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Jesse J. Blazer, 99, of Altoona died early Thursday morning at his residence. He was born in Altoona, a son of the late Jesse L. and Mary G. (Nearhoof) Blazer.
He married Constance L. Locke in 1954 in Winchester, Va.
Surviving are his wife; three children: daughter, Connie L. McKendree of Altoona; son, Stanley J. Blazer (Diane Louise) of Williamsport; and son, Steven J. Blazer (Terri) of Altoona; six grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; four siblings: brother, Samuel Blazer of Antis; sister, Jean Kelly of Altoona; brother, Lee Blazer of Altoona; and brother, Robert Blazer.
Jesse was preceded in death by an infant brother, Ralph Blazer; an infant sister, Irene Blazer; brother, Raymond Blazer; brother, Donald Blazer; and sister, Helen McCann.
Mr. Blazer was a 1945 graduate of Bellwood-Antis High School.
He was a U.S. Army veteran serving in both World War II and the Korean Conflict, attaining the rank of Private First Class.
Jesse was employed as a fireman/brakeman/conductor, first by the Pennsylvania Railroad, then Penn Central Railroad, and finally by Conrail retiring in 1989 with more than 42 years' service.
He enjoyed traveling to Florida.
A graveside service will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 13, 2026, at Blair Memorial Park, Bellwood, with Pastor Timothy W. Guyer officiating. Military funeral honors will follow.
Arrangements are by Myers-Somers Funeral Home Inc., 501 Sixth Ave., Altoona.
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