John F. Mallow

He married Deborah Lingenfelter in 1971.

Surviving are his wife of 55 years; two daughters, Jennifer Larrimore and husband, Michael, and Megan Burchfield and husband, James, all of Altoona; three granddaughters: Abigail, Victoria and Isabell; a brother, Jay; and nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by a brother, James, in 2021.

John worked his entire life at the family business, Mallow’s Service Centers Inc. in Altoona.

He was a member of Mountain Lodge No. 281 F&AM; an Honorary 33rd Degree member of AASR Valley of Altoona; and a member of the Jaffa Shriners, where he served as stage manager for many years.

John was a member of Providence Presbyterian Church and enjoyed spending time with his granddaughters, working at the Jaffa and managing the garage.

Friends will be received from 2 to 3:30 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 28, 2025, at Providence Presbyterian Church, where a Masonic Service will immediately follow at 3:30 p.m. and a memorial service will follow the Masons.

In lieu of flowers, please make memorials to Shriners Hospital for Children Philadelphia: shrinerschildrens.org.

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

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