Marla Dawn (Stiver) Crust
Sept. 22, 1937 – June 22, 2022
Marla Dawn (Stiver) Crust, 84, Altoona, went peacefully to be with her Lord and Saviour on Wednesday, at home with her loving husband and family by her side. She was born in Tyrone, daughter of the late John “Wilson” and Elda (Hartsock) Stiver.
Marla attended Tyrone High School where she met and married the love of her life, Richard Crust. They celebrated 68 years of marriage on June 18, 2022.
Surviving are her husband; son, Rick Crust (fianceé, Evellyn Hook); daughters: Cindy (Ron) McCready, Rhonda Crust and Melody Hewitt; and a daughter-in-law, Margee Grata Crust, all of Altoona; 12 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; and a great- great- grandchild.
She was preceded in death by a son, Timothy Crust; daughter-in-law, Jackie Roland Crust; granddaughter, Kristie Tragon; brother, Melvin Stiver; and sisters: Phyllis Weatherbee, Viola Garbinsky, Ardith Albright and Sue Light. She was the last surviving member of her immediate family.
Marla was a seamstress for Puritan Sportswear, enjoyed waitressing for many years, and was an activity director at Bellmeade Manor.
She was dedicated to her husband and children, loving, kind, and always full of laughter. She also had many talents including: cooking, canning, baking and quilting.
Marla was a member of Altoona Christian and Missionary Alliance Church, Altoona.
The family would like to give special thanks and appreciation to the UPMC Hospice care team for the dedicated support they provided to Marla and her family.
At Marla’s request, there will be no viewing. An open Celebration of Life will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday July 6, 2022 with Pastor Tim McGarvey officiating. Interment will be held at Alto-Reste Park.
Arrangements are by The Good Funeral Home Inc., 108 Alto-Reste Park, Altoona.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Altoona Christian and Missionary Alliance Church Missionary Fund, 3220 Pleasant Valley Blvd., Altoona, PA 16602.
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