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Major Francis J. Hainley, 89, of Altoona, passed away Monday at home after a brief illness. He was a son of the late Howard and Viola Hainley of Altoona.
He married the late Donna R. DiRoma on Feb. 28, 1987.
Major Hainley served in the United States Air Force for 24 years and was a veteran of The Vietnam Conflict.
After retirement, he returned to the Altoona area and became the sole proprietor of SAMSOF Computer Services.
Surviving are a daughter, Teri Sponseller and husband, Mark, in Texas; a daughter, Cindy, in Texas; a son, Shawn P. Hainley and wife, Jerri, in Texas; a son, Brett Hainley and wife, Donna, in Texas; a stepdaughter, Tammy MimiLahlou; three stepsons: Christopher DiRoma, David DiRoma and wife, Donna, and Richard A. Diroma and wife, Katherine, of Connellsville, Pa.; grandchildren: Jason Sponseller, Michael Pence, Jacob Sponseller, Matthew Haniley, Lauren Hainley, David DiRoma, Marissa Pacifico, Brent DiRoma, Jaime Sponseller, Daniela DiRoma, Jordan DiRoma, Collin DiRoma, Tori DiRoma and Rachel DiRoma; brothers, David Hainley and wife, Barbara, of Altoona, and Lee Hainley and wife, Judy, in Missouri; and a sister, Betty Letscher and husband, David, of Windber.
Also surviving are his cherished honorary grandchildren and great-grandchildren, Jamie Winters and Callie Weyandt, who held a special place in his heart.
Friends and family will be received from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 23, 2026, at The Good Funeral Home Inc., 108 Alto-Reste Park, Altoona.
A funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 24, 2026, at the funeral home, with the Rev. David Letscher officiating.
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