Dennis M. ‘Denny’ Jones

In addition to his father, Denny was preceded in death by his sisters, Abigail Becker and Leeann Walters; and brothers-in-law, Robert Walters and David Ammerman.

He is survived by his wife, the love of his life, Lori (Way) Jones of Altoona; his children: Rachel (Matt O’Connor) Jones and Ryan (Hannah Lee) Way of Altoona and Stephanie (Joe) Gonzalez in Virginia; his grandchildren: Bryson O’Connor, Nadia (Steven) Olvitt, Jaidon Mullen, Asher Wyatt Gonzalez, Justyse Rose Gonzalez, Ryker Friedenberger, Paislee Way and Wynston Way; a great-grandchild, Lilith Saphira Olvitt; his special niece, Amber (Amir) Dervic; and his siblings: William (Shauna) Shaffer Jr., James (Samantha) Jones, Roxanne Walter, Jessica Ammerman, Penny (Paul) Huss and Lori Hunt.

Denny was a graduate of Altoona Area High School, and spent 38½ years devoted to his job at Small Tube Products Inc. as a bench supervisor.

Denny was a Catholic and served as an altar boy when he was young.

He loved spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren.

Denny really enjoyed anything to do with the outdoors, mostly hunting, fishing and four-wheeling with the PA Ridge Runners. He also enjoyed taking vacations with his wife Lori to the Caribbean. He was an animal lover and held his two pugs, BoBo and Penny, dear to his heart.

He was an amazing husband, father, grandfather and friend. He was a kind and gentle man that would do anything for anyone in need, often volunteering at the Catholic War Veterans Post #1691, where he was a lifetime member. He will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved him.

A funeral service will be held privately for the family at Santella Funeral Home.

A Celebration of Life for Denny will be held from noon until 6 p.m. Sunday, March 22, 2026, at Catholic War Veterans Post #1691, 290 Valley Ave., Altoona.

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