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Maximillian ‘Jerry’ Watt

Feb. 24, 1945 – Nov. 12, 2025

Maximillian “Jerry” Watt, 80, of Altoona, passed away Wednesday. He was born in Loretto, son of the late Walter and Cecilia (Smith) Watt.

He married Donna M. Luther in 1972. She preceded him in death in 2010 after sharing 37 years of marriage.

Surviving are his son, David; a sister, Mary Buzzella and husband, Bob; two brothers, Duane and Pat (Ginger).

He was preceded in death by a son, Brian Joseph in 1996; and a sister-in-law, Judith A. Watt.

Jerry was a member of the U.S. Army and U.S. Army Reserves, and retired from the railroad.

He enjoyed hunting and fishing.

Friends will be received from noon until 2 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 18, 2025, at St. Patrick Church, Newry, where a funeral Mass will immediately follow at 2 p.m. with Father Allen P. Zeth, Celebrant.

Private interment at Calvary Cemetery.

Arrangements are by Sorge Funeral Home & Crematory Inc., Hollidaysburg.

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