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Catherine "Katie" Gehl, 101, of Altoona, passed away Friday at Garvey Manor Nursing Home, Hollidaysburg, after a brief illness. She was born in Altoona, the daughter of John and Julianna (Wieland) Horell.
Katie married Frederick J. Gehl on June 19, 1946, at St. Mary's Catholic Church, Altoona. He preceded her in death on Aug. 10, 1993.
She is survived by her daughter, Helene C. Flick (John) of Aubrey, Texas; her son, Joseph A. Gehl II of Altoona; six grandchildren: Adam Flick (Staci), Eric Flick (Holly), Ellen Flick, Natalie Monahan (Troy), Joseph A. Gehl III (Kathryn) and Alexander Gehl; a great-granddaughter, Sofia Katherine Flick; and five great-grandsons: Jack L. Flick, Brycen T. Monahan, Tate J. Flick, Carter S. Monahan and Chance L. Flick; also surviving are her two sisters-in-law, Rita Horell and JoEllen Gehl.
Katie was the last of her immediate family and was preceded in death by her nine siblings: three brothers, six sisters; and her daughter-in-law, Sheila Gehl.
She was a lifelong member of St. Mary's Catholic Church, where she was a part of the Marian Choir.
Katie had retired from Veeder-Root Co. after 19 years as an assembler.
She liked to crochet and enjoyed bowling with the Unter Uns Ladies Sunday Bowlers for 50 years. Katie was one of the first ladies to become a member of the Unter Uns and had been the President Retired Ladies Unter Uns and the Vice-President of the Unter Uns Auxiliary.
Katie enjoyed playing cards while having an ice-cold Coors Light, Swiss cheese and pretzels and was an avid fan of the Pittsburgh Pirates.
A special thanks to Mum's caregiver of many years, Susanna Tomlinson.
Friends will be received from 1 to 3 and 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday, June 5, 2025, at The Stevens Mortuary Inc., 1421 Eighth Ave., Altoona, where a vigil for the deceased will be held.
A funeral Mass will be held at 1 p.m. Friday, June 6, 2025, at St. Mary's Catholic Church, 1405 Fifth Ave., Altoona, with Father Lubomir Strecok, celebrant. Committal will be held at St. Mary's Cemetery, Altoona.
Online condolences may be shared at www.stevensfamilyfuneralhomes.com or Stevens Family Funeral Homes Facebook page.