Irene Decker

Irene Decker, 73, Altoona, passed away Saturday at UPMC Altoona.

She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late Carl A. and Mae J. (Morgan) Farber.

On February 29, 1981, she married John Decker. He preceded her in death in May of 2001.

She is survived by a daughter, Nichole Decker of Altoona; grandson, John Decker; siblings: Carol Hummel (Terry) of Jacksonville, FL, Donald Farber (Suzanne) of Gross Pointe Farms, MI and Susan Smith of Roaring Spring; sister-in-law, Mona Walker; an uncle, Jim Deffibaugh (Kay); and numerous nieces and nephews. She is also survived by her beloved cats, Oliver and Stuffing.

Irene worked as a Registered Nurse and retired in August of 2016.

She enjoyed crocheting and sewing.

A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. Arrangements are by Mauk & Yates Funeral Home, Inc.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Mending Hearts Animal Rescue at http://www.mhanimalrescue.org/donate.