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Richard "Dick" Saylor, 94, of Altoona, passed away Tuesday at Hilltop Healthcare and Rehab, Altoona. He was born in Altoona, son of the late Herbert and Juletta (Kimmen) Saylor.
Dick was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 60 years, Marcia O'Donnell, who passed away 10 years ago; and siblings: Helen, Edna, Marion, Clyde and Bryce.
Surviving are his five children: Dennis (Teresa) of Duncansville, David (Kristy) of Roaring Spring, Darryl (Marcia) of Altoona, Diane (Jeff Williams) of Altoona and Dan (Jenny) of Worthington, Ohio; 10 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and a sibling, Mary Clare.
Dick was a veteran of the U.S. Navy and devoted much of his life to public service through the Altoona Fire Department.
He founded Saylor Excavating and owned Saylor Honda until his full retirement in 2005.
Dick was also a member of the Jaffa Shrine and the Masonic Lodge.
May God bless all who knew and loved him.
Friends will be received from 1 to 3 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 25, 2026, at The Good Funeral Home Inc., 108 Alto-Reste Park, Altoona, followed by a funeral service officiated by retired Pastor Douglas McGaffin.
Interment to take place at Alto-Reste Park.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Dick's memory may be made to a charity of the donor's choice.
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