Beth A. Fockler
Nov. 24, 1962 – May 16, 2026
Fockler
Beth A. Fockler, 63, of Altoona, passed away Saturday at UPMC Shadyside, Pittsburgh, surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Johnstown, the daughter of Thomas and Gertrude (Bennett) Maurer.
Beth married Scott R. Fockler on Oct. 8, 1983.
She is survived by her loving husband; her parents; three daughters: Kelli A. Burns (Matthew) of Mechanicsburg, Kara A. Fockler of Altoona and Kaitlyn E. Danzey (Alex) of Hummelstown; four grandchildren: Landon, Liam, Reese and Owen; seven siblings: Thomas Maurer (Denise) of Richmond, Va., Michael Maurer (Kristen), Michele Budman (Jan), Edward Maurer and Melissa Maurer all of Mechanicsburg, Mary Ann Franklin (Bobby) in Arkansas and Julie Krupa (John) of Altoona. Also surviving are her in-laws: Brenda Shrefler (Bob) of Richland, Wendy Rex (Art) of Johnstown and Todd Fockler (Dorice) of Windber; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Beth was preceded in death by her grandparents; mother and father-in-law; and sisters-in-law, Bobbi Fockler and Patti Stayrock.
She was a graduate of Johnstown Vo-Tech for nursing and was an LPN, retiring after 43 years of service.
Beth was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church.
She enjoyed gardening, was a Pittsburgh Penguins fan, and liked spending time at Deep Creek Lake and taking care of her dog, Sully, and cat, Geno. Beth loved spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren.
Friends will be received from 4 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, May 20, 2026, at The Stevens Mortuary Inc., 1421 Eighth Ave., Altoona, where a vigil for the deceased will be held.
A funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Thursday, May 21, 2026, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 511 20th St., Altoona.
Committal will be held at Calvary Cemetery.
The family kindly requests that contributions be made in Beth’s memory to Skills of Central PA Inc., 341 Science Park Road, State College, PA 16803.
Condolences may be made at www.stevensfamilyfuneralhomes.com or Stevens Family Funeral Homes Facebook page.
