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Robert S. "Bob" Hammel, 56, of Hollidaysburg, passed away Monday at his residence. He was born in Altoona, the son of the late Richard Hammel and Janet (Porta) Lego.
Bob was preceded in death by his wife, Sherry M. Forsht; a son, Tyler Hammel; and cousin, James Porta Jr.
Surviving are his four children: Robert S. Hammel II and Larissa J. Hammel, both of Hollidaysburg, Billy Hammel of Harrisburg and Damien Hammel of Altoona; and six siblings: Richard Hammel of Altoona, Cheryl Lafferty (Dave) of Hollidaysburg, Cynde Smith (Jeff) in Florida, Delsa (Gregg) Miller of East Freedom, Kayla Mercer (Cory) of Pittsburgh and Shawn Hammel (Billie Jo) in South Carolina.
He was a 1988 graduate of Altoona Area High School.
Bob had been a commercial manager with Auto Zone.
He enjoyed being in a pool league, fishing and was an avid fan of Penn State and Pittsburgh Steelers football. Bob looked forward to spending time with his family and he especially loved time with his kids.
Friends will be received from 10 a.m. until the service at noon on Saturday, Nov. 14, 2026, at E. Merrill Smith Funeral Home Inc., 2309 Broad Ave., Altoona, with Pastor Douglas McGaffin officiating.
The family requests that contributions be made in Bob's memory to American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 862, Carnegie, PA 15106 (cancer.org/givehope).
Condolences may be made at www.stevensfamilyfuneralhomes.com or Stevens Family Funeral Homes Facebook page.