Marie E. Altfather

Marie E. Altfather, 68 of Tarentum passed away Friday, Sept 11,2020  following a brief illness. Marie was born Jan 18, 1952 in Harrison a daughter of the late Merle W. and Dorothy A. (Schaefers) Bowser.

Marie lived her entire life in Tarentum where she owned and operated a Beauty Shop for 50 years. She was a member of Bridgepoint Church in Tarentum, and was a 1969 graduate of Highlands High School as well as Franco’s Beauty Academy in New Kensington.

Marie enjoyed their family camp in West Virginia, travelling to Disney World, doing arts and crafts, meeting once a month  with her fellow classmates for lunch, however she especially enjoyed spending time with her family, children and her grandchildren.

She is survived by her husband of 51 yrs,Walter R. Altfather,Jr. her children Carrie L. De Vita of West Deer Twp ,Christine M. (Roy) Berg ,Upper Burrell Twp, and Chad  R. (Tekla)  Altfather of Fawn Twp. Her grandchildren, Carissa (Nick) Linza, Cole Berg, Alexis , Zachary , and  Sydney  Altfather ,  Darian and  Dominic  De Vita, and a sister Shirley  Hudec, and  4 nephews .

Besides her parents she was preceded in death by a grandson Shane.

Visitation will be on Tuesday from 2-4 PM & 6-8 PM in the Duster Funeral Home, Inc. 347 East 10^th Ave, Tarentum, 724-224-1526 where a service will be conducted on Wednesday at 11:00 AM with her Pastor, Rev. Valerie G. Schubert officiating. Interment will be in Mt .Airy Cemetery ,Natrona Hghts.visitdusterfh.com