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Robert M. Risbon II

Oct. 20, 1952 – Oct. 19, 2026

Robert M. Risbon II, 73, of Altoona, passed away Monday. He was born in Johnstown, son of the late Robert M. Risbon and Dorothy R. (Costlow) Risbon.

He was preceded in death by his sister, Patricia Ondriezek.

Surviving are his wife, Rebecca W. (Ward); three sons: Robert M. III (Niema Jackson), Daniel J. (Grace) and Scott W. (Ashley) Risbon. Also surviving are seven grandchildren: Krysten, Matthew, Maggie, Shyanne, Betheny, Paige and Danny; and a great-granddaughter, Kaylan.

Robert retired as a crane operator for Bethlehem Steel and was a member of the Blair County Antique Auto Club.

Friends and family will be received from 9:30 until the 11 a.m. funeral Mass on Saturday, Oct. 31, 2026, at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 623 E. Third St., Bellwood, with Father Michael Pleva, officiant.

Arrangements are by Rose Hill Funeral & Cremation Care Inc., Altoona.

Condolences may be made at RoseHillFuneralCare.com.

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