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Bertha Mae "Bert" Frederick, 73, of Hollidaysburg, passed away Oct. 28, 2026, at her residence. She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late George and Nora Mae (Nuttall) Socie.
Bertha married Robert S. "Bob" Frederick on March 28, 1981. He preceded her in death on Sept. 29, 2018.
Bert is survived by her siblings: Walter Socie, Delores Stehley (Wally) and Catherine Hockenberry (Jobie), all of Altoona.
She was preceded in death by her beloved daughter, Laura M. Frederick, on Oct. 26, 2018. Also preceding Bert are her brothers, George and Raymond Socie; and sister, Elizabeth Coppock.
Bert was a 1972 graduate of Altoona Area High School.
She retired from Valley View Home as a certified nurse's aide.
Bert was previously a member of Altoona Bible Church.
She enjoyed needlepoint and sitting outside, enjoying nature.
Friends will be received from 10 to 11 a.m. Monday, Nov. 9, 2026, at E. Merrill Smith Funeral Home Inc., 2309 Broad Ave., Altoona, where a funeral service will immediately follow at 11 a.m.
Interment will follow at New Canoe Creek Cemetery, Hollidaysburg.
The family requests that memorial contributions be made to Billy Graham Evangelical Association, 1 Billy Graham Parkway, Charlotte, NC 28201.
Condolences may be made at www.stevensfamilyfuneralhomes.com or Stevens Family Funeral Homes Facebook page.