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Russ Price, 91, of Altoona, passed away Tuesday at UPMC Altoona. He was born in Altoona, son of the late Charles Russell and Helen (Booth) Price; and was raised in the family home of the late Jim and Mary Adams.
Russ married Joan Galanick at the Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament on Nov. 15, 1958.
Surviving Russ are his loving wife of 67 years; his four sons: Brian Price of Hollidaysburg, Jeff Price (Sherrie), Kevin Price (Denise) and Eric Price (Nancy), all of Altoona; nine grandchildren: Laura, Jennifer, Mike, Zack, Mackinzie, Joshua, Jeremiah, Sarah and Rebekah; four great-grandchildren: Holden, Myles, Maya and Blaire. He is also survived by his brother, Edward Price of Norwich, Conn.; and his sister, Doris Strimel of James Creek.
Russ was preceded in death by a daughter-in-law, Karen Price.
He was a 1953 graduate of Altoona High School and went on to serve in the U.S. Army, later joining the Army National Guard and the Reserves.
Russ retired from the Blair County Courthouse Tax Assessment Office as a tax assessor and mapper with more than 40 years of service. He had previously been employed with Gwin Engineers.
He was an avid sports fan of Bishop Guilfoyle Catholic High School and Altoona Area High School basketball, football and track and field. Russ enjoyed attending all of his grandchildren's sporting events and loved spending time with his family.
Committal will be held at 11:30 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 3, 2026, at the Calvary Mausoleum. A Celebration of Life will follow at 12:15 p.m. at Liberty Hall at the U.S. Hotel Tavern, 401 S. Juniata St., Hollidaysburg.
Arrangements are by The Stevens Mortuary Inc., 1421 Eighth Ave., Altoona.
Interment will be held at Calvary Cemetery.
Condolences may be made at www.stevensfamilyfuneralhomes.com or Stevens Family Funeral Homes Facebook page.