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Ronald E. Grove, 79, of Altoona, passed away Monday at UPMC Altoona. He was born in Altoona, son of the late Walter and Ruth (Crooks) Grove.
Ron married JoAnne Gaisior on July 8, 2002. She preceded him in death on April 10, 2014.
Surviving Ron are a son, Jason R. Grove, of Altoona; and four daughters: Bobbi Jo Smith (Dennis) of Jacksonville, Fla., Lori Skaggs (Kevin) in West Virginia, Stephanie Castle (Michael Gennarino) of Altoona and Susan "Nicki" Turner-Deibert (Bill) of Welaka, Fla.; 11 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and a sister, Bobbi Grove Nickum (Bruce) of Hollidaysburg.
He was a 1968 graduate of Hollidaysburg Area Senior High School.
Ron retired as a surveyor from New Enterprise Stone & Lime Co. Inc.
He enjoyed volunteering at St. Vincent de Paul Soup Kitchen. Ron also liked collecting coins, loved target shooting and Penn State football. He especially looked forward to spending time with his friends at Tom & Joe's for breakfast and playing Poker with his friends at the Graystone.
Friends will be received from 2 to 4 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2026, at The Stevens Mortuary Inc., 1421 Eighth Ave., Altoona, where a funeral service will immediately follow in the Stevens Memorial Chapel.
Interment will be held at Calvary Cemetery.
The family kindly request that contributions be made in Ron's memory to St. Vincent de Paul Food for Families, 2201 Union Ave., Altoona, PA 16601.
Condolences may be made at www.stevensfamilyfuneralhomes.com or Stevens Family Funeral Homes Facebook page.