Eleanor A. 'Ellie' Frank, 76, Garvey Manor Nursing Home, Hollidaysburg, formerly of Altoona, died Wednesday at the home after a battle with ALS, Lou Gehrig's disease. She was born in Altoona to John & Eva (Horell) Frank. Survived by four brothers: John (Mary), William (Janet) and Vincent Frank, all of Altoona and Thomas (Anita) Frank of State College; two sisters: Jane Steinbugl of Altoona and Marjorie Frantz of Mechanicsburg; a dear aunt, Catherine Gehl; and many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by brother, Walter Frank. Ellie was a 1954 graduate of Altoona Catholic High School and retired from Ward Trucking Co. of Altoona with 45+ years of service. She was a lifetime member of St. Mary's Catholic Church, where she was a Eucharistic Minister of Communion. She served as a sacristan for many years, where she worked closely with the pastors, especially Monsignor Timothy Stein. She was also a former president of Christian Mothers. Ellie's last few months were spent as a resident of Garvey Manor. Friends will be received from 4-8 p.m. today and 8-9:15 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 11, 2012, at Stevens Mortuary, 1421 Eighth Ave., Altoona, where a vigil for the deceased will be held. A funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Saturday at St. Mary's Catholic Church, Altoona. Committal, St. Mary's Cemetery.
Eleanor A. 'Ellie' Frank, 76, Garvey Manor Nursing Home, Hollidaysburg, formerly of Altoona, died Wednesday at the home after a battle with ALS, Lou Gehrig's disease. She was born in Altoona to John & Eva (Horell) Frank. Survived by four brothers: John (Mary), William (Janet) and Vincent Frank, all of Altoona and Thomas (Anita) Frank of State College; two sisters: Jane Steinbugl of Altoona and Marjorie Frantz of Mechanicsburg; a dear aunt, Catherine Gehl; and many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by brother, Walter Frank. Ellie was a 1954 graduate of Altoona Catholic High School and retired from Ward Trucking Co. of Altoona with 45+ years of service. She was a lifetime member of St. Mary's Catholic Church, where she was a Eucharistic Minister of Communion. She served as a sacristan for many years, where she worked closely with the pastors, especially Monsignor Timothy Stein. She was also a former president of Christian Mothers. Ellie's last few months were spent as a resident of Garvey Manor. Friends will be received from 4-8 p.m. today and 8-9:15 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 11, 2012, at Stevens Mortuary, 1421 Eighth Ave., Altoona, where a vigil for the deceased will be held. A funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Saturday at St. Mary's Catholic Church, Altoona. Committal, St. Mary's Cemetery.
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