Wanda J. Hawk
Sept. 7, 1945 – May 13, 2026
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Wanda J. Hawk, 80, Altoona, passed away Wednesday at UPMC Altoona. She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late Ealor and Dorothy Merritts.
On Dec. 17, 1965, she married Stanley L. Hawk, who preceded her in death.
Wanda is survived by a daughter, Kelly Hawk of Altoona; a son, Stanley L. Hawk Jr. (Tina) of Altoona; stepdaughters: Renee Bankert, Cindy Beauchamp and Leisha Ott; grand-children: Brandon, Ryan, Allison, Hunter and Nichole; and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by a stepdaughter, Sheila Lynn Hawk; and a sister, Dorothy.
Wanda was a graduate of Altoona High School and graduated from nursing school.
She retired as marketing director for Silver Leaf Resorts and previously worked as an LPN at Altoona Hospital.
Wanda was a member of First Baptist Church, Altoona, and enjoyed spending time with her family.
Friends will be received from 4 to 6 p.m. Wednesday, May 20, 2026, at E. Merrill Smith Funeral Home Inc., 2309 Broad Ave., Altoona, where a funeral service will immediately follow at 6 p.m., with Pastor Tyler Pepper officiating.
Interment will be at Blair Memorial Park.
Condolences may be made at www.stevensfamilyfuneralhomes.com or Stevens Family Funeral Homes Facebook page.
