Elizabeth Ann ‘Liz’ DeStefano
Oct. 16, 1953 – Dec. 9, 2025
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Elizabeth Ann “Liz” DeStefano, 72, a resident of Cedarwood Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center, Tyrone, formerly of Altoona, stepped into the presence of Jesus, peacefully, surrounded by those who loved her on Tuesday at UPMC Altoona. She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late Louis M. and Blanche E. (D’Elia) DeStefano.
Surviving are her daughter, Angelina “Angel” DeStefano-Mast (Don) of Altoona; a grandson, Elliot Mast (Rebecca) of Atlantic Beach, Fla.; siblings: Daniel DeStefano (Susan) of Boston, Mass., Mary “Cookie” DeStefano of Altoona, David DeStefano (Bernice) of Lewisburg and Norma Sanders and Robert DeStefano, both of Altoona; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Liz was a graduate of Altoona Area High School and studied psychology at Penn State.
She was a member of Altoona First Southern Baptist Church.
Liz was an avid reader and enjoyed books, art and old movies. She had a fantastic sense of humor.
She was a very good grandmother to her grandson, Elliot.
Friends will be received from 2 until the 4 p.m. funeral service Saturday, Dec. 13, 2025, at Brown Funeral Home & Cremation Services Inc., Duncansville. Pastor Don Mast will officiate. Interment will take place at Calvary Cemetery.
Liz had a love for animals. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Central Pennsylvania Humane Society, 1837 E. Pleasant Valley Blvd., Altoona, PA 16602.
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