Charlotte M. Irwin
April 21, 1936 – Aug. 7, 2025
Charlotte M. Irwin, 89, Altoona, passed away Thursday. She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late Martin and Mary (Van Vackenberg) Brumm.
She married Joseph N. Irwin in 1954, and he preceded her in death in 1996.
Surviving are her children: Douglas A. Irwin (Susan), Donna J. Kelleher (Hugh), Diane M. Irwin (Wendi); and daughter-in-law, Sheila Irwin.
She is also survived by eight grandchildren: Shane (Christin), Nicholas, Megan and Kelly Irwin, Austin Irwin, Jennifer Smith and Lucas and Rory Kelleher; and nine great-grandchildren: Kierra, Ashlynn, Alannah, Morgan, Nicholas, Sarah, Kayden, Sayla and Jaxson.
She is preceded in death by a son, Dennis E. Irwin; her brother, John Brumm; her sisters, Teresa Lechner and Dolores Clark; and a great-grandson, Tyler Irwin.
Charlotte retired from K-Mart with over 30 years of dedicated service. She also worked as a caregiver, serving area families for many years.
First and foremost, Charlotte loved her family. She had a joyful spirit, a generous heart and always put others first. She was a good friend who helped many over the years. With her entertaining personality and witty humor, you couldn’t spend time with her without a good laugh.
She was a member of Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church, Altoona.
Friends will be received from 4 to 6 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 13, 2025, at the Santella Funeral Home. A funeral service will immediately follow the visitation at 6 p.m.
Interment will be at Alto Reste Park.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in memory of Charlotte to Cathedral Christian Mothers c/o Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament at One Cathedral Square, Altoona, PA 16601.
Online condolences may be made at www.santellafuneralhome.com
