Leroy Foor

Leroy Foor, 88, Veterans Home at Hollidaysburg, died Saturday at Altoona Regional. He was born in Bedford County, son of the late Chester T. and Martha V. (Gilbert) Foor. He married Rebecca Moore on November 15, 1946, in Hagerstown, MD. Surviving is his wife of 65 years; three children: Deborah F. Jeffco of Altoona, Thomas C. Foor and his wife Nancy of Alexandria, VA, and Michele L. Smithmyer and her husband Charles of Altoona; 6 grandchildren; 6 great-grandchildren; one sister Charlotte I. Foor, as well as many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his son Daniel L. Foor, and his siblings Violet, Frank, Margaret, Daniel, Bessie, Hazel, Jeremiah, and William. Leroy retired as a driver's helper from Lafferty Trucking after 32 years of service. He served in the United States Army Air Corps during WWII, when he participated in the air offenses in Normandy and Ardennes-Northern France. He was a 1942 graduate of Altoona High School, and enjoyed travelling, was an avid sports fan- playing baseball in Eldorado City League for many years, as well as having played for the base he was stationed at while serving in the Army. He also played softball in various church leagues around the city. He was a life member of the Bavarian Aid Society, and a past member of the Juniata VFW. Friends will be received from 1-2 PM Friday, November 9, 2012, at Mauk & Yates Funeral Home, Inc. Inurnment will be at Grandview Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Miracle League of Blair County, P.O. Box 1091, Altoona, PA 16603.