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Samuel T. Heverly, 75, of Altoona, passed away peacefully on Tuesday after an extended illness. He was born in Altoona, son of the late Samuel and Joan (Weakland) Heverly.
Samuel was preceded in death by his long-time companion, Vera Downs; and by his two brothers, Edward and Martin Heverly.
Surviving are his two sisters, Susan Shannon of Foley, Ala., and Mary Laughlin of Hollidaysburg. Also surviving are many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Samuel was a graduate of Altoona Area High School and worked as a Fuller Brush Salesman.
He was very active in the Boy Scouts of America, The Lions Club of Altoona, The Jaycees and the Blair/Clearfield Association for the Blind.
Friends and family will be received from 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2026, at Rose Hill Funeral & Cremation Care Inc., 118 Rosehill Cemetery Drive, Altoona.
A funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 19, 2026, at St. Mary's Immaculate Conception Roman Catholic Church, 1405 Fifth Ave., Altoona, with Father Mariusz Gorazd celebrant. Committal at Calvary Cemetery, Altoona.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Blair/Clearfield Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired; or Central Pennsylvania Humane Society, 1837 E. Pleasant Valley Blvd., Altoona, PA 16602.
Condolences may be made at RoseHillFuneralCare.com.