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Barbara P. Albright, 92, of Hollidaysburg, formerly of Altoona, passed away Saturday at the Lutheran Home at Hollidaysburg. She was born in Garrett, Somerset County, daughter of the late William F. and Mollie I. (Sweeney) Phennicie.
Barbara married Neil R. Albright and he preceded her in death on Dec. 2, 2007.
Surviving Barbara are her three sons: Mark A. Albright (Travis C. Peiffer) of Houston, Texas, Gary N. Albright (Cathy) and David B. Albright (Sandy), both of Altoona; along with seven grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her sister, Nancy J. Moser.
Barbara was a 1952 graduate of Meyersdale High School, a 1956 graduate of Juniata College and received her master's degree in education from Shippensburg University.
She retired from the Altoona Area School District, where Barbara was a fourth grade teacher and reading specialist at Baker Elementary.
Barbara was a member of Jaggard First United Methodist Church.
She enjoyed reading, music, dancing and traveling.
An especially proud achievement was her participation in the American/Canadian Girls Band in 1949.
Friends will be received from 2 to 3:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 3, 2026, at The Stevens Mortuary Inc., 1421 Eighth Ave., Altoona.
Interment will be held at Alto-Reste Park.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to Juniata College in Barbara's memory.
Condolences may be made at www.stevensfamilyfuneralhomes.com or on the Stevens Family Funeral Homes Facebook page.