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Michael G. Berndt, 75, of Altoona, passed away Saturday at UPMC Altoona. He was born in Altoona, the son of the late Wilmont and Naomi (Bopp) Berndt.
Michael was a 1968 graduate of Altoona Area High School. He dedicated 47 years of service to the Altoona Mirror as a District Manager before retiring in 2015.
He was a member of Heidelberg, the Federation of Clubs, Catholic War Veterans, the Smithville and Coalport VFWs, and Masonic Lodge Logan No. 490.
Michael enjoyed mowing, yard-work, and working around the house, and there was always a project waiting to be done. He especially enjoyed putting up birdhouses at the mountain house, spending time at Camp Ability, a camp for families with special needs in Millville, Pa., watching wrestling and boating at Glendale.
He is survived by his fiancee, Denise Podradsky; his daughters, Heather Hollen, married to Perry, and Shannon Mikolajczyk Berndt, married to Adam; and his beloved grandchildren: Keone Hollen, Joaquin Hollen and Cowan Mikolajczyk.
Michael was preceded in death by his parents; his sister; and his wife, Bernice Berndt.
Friends and family will be received from 5 to 7 p.m. Monday, Nov. 2, 2026, at The Good Funeral Home Inc., 108 Alto-Reste Park, Altoona.
A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026, at the funeral home. Interment will follow at Alto-Reste Park.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Michael's memory to: Central Pennsylvania Humane Society, 1837 E. Pleasant Valley Blvd., Altoona, PA 16602; or Camp Ability, 58 Camp Victory Road, Millville, PA 17846; or Heidelberg Country Club, 812 Frankstown Road, Altoona, PA 16601.
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