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Frederick Alan Fornwalt, 76, of Altoona, passed away unexpectedly at his residence Monday morning. He was born in Altoona, the son of the late Roy A. and Helen M. (Farabaugh) Fornwalt.
On June 15, 1974, Fred married Donna M. Curry.
He is survived by his loving wife, Donna, of 51 years; a sister-in-law, Debra Shaffer (Robert); a niece, Sandra Marie Herrera; a nephew, Scott Eliot Shaffer; great-nieces; great-nephews; his cousins: Kenneth M. Farabaugh Jr., Robert Farabaugh, Mary Jo Leamer, Annette Almes and Lori D'Amato; and his faithful dog, Teddi.
He was preceded in death by his cousin, Kathy Mika.
Fred was a 1967 graduate of Bishop Guilfoyle Catholic High School and went on to receive his bachelor's degree in music education from Penn State University.
He was a veteran of the United States Army, and played in the Army National Guard Band and the Penn State Blue Band.
Fred was the owner and operator of Fornwalt Piano for 55 years, as a piano tuner and technician, serving all of central Pa., including Penn State University and many of the area's premier musical venues, restoring and maintaining their pianos.
He was a faithful member of St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church, Lakemont.
Fred was a member of the Piano Technicians Guild, a former member of the Altoona Symphony, the St. John's church choir and the Hollidaysburg Community Band.
Friends will be received from 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 25, 2025, at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church, 344 Baynton Ave., Altoona, where a funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11 a.m. with Monsignor Michael Becker, celebrant.
Committal will be held at Calvary Cemetery.
Arrangements are by The Stevens Mortuary Inc., 1421 Eighth Ave., Altoona.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions be made in Fred's memory to Central Pennsylvania Humane Society, 1837 E. Pleasant Valley Blvd., Altoona, PA 16602 (centralpahumane.org); or St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church/Music Department, 344 Baynton Ave., Altoona, PA 16602.
Condolences may be made at www.stevensfamilyfuneralhomes.com or Stevens Family Funeral Homes Facebook page.