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Dolores I. Gens, 87, of Patton, passed away August 23, 2022 at Celebration Villa of Altoona. Born February 21, 1935 in Patton, daughter of the late Michael E. Sr. and Rozella M. (Sisco) Fedor. Preceded in death by loving husband of 57 years, George E. Gens on December 27, 2011, brother, Michael and sister, Rose Marie Ball. Dolores loved people, she enjoyed helping people in need and making people around her just a little bit happier. She had worked as a parent involvement specialist at Cambria County Head Start until her retirement. She was also passionately involved with the St. Vincent de Paul Society Food Bank in Patton for over 30 years with her husband George. She served 2 sessions on the St. Peter Lempke Council, and 4 years on the St. Vincent de Paul Board of Directors in Johnstown. Over the years she was also a spiritual director, home visitor, nursing home visitor, and performed communion calls. Her family remembers her as someone who has never met a stranger. Dolores loved to wear purple. She is survived by 4 children; Gary (Della), Wayne (Kim), Edward (Denise), and Lisa (David) Woodley, 7 grandchildren; Lisa (Jeff) Kubalek, Haley (Brett) Donoughe, Zack (Kaitlin) Woodley, Grant, Drake and Abby Gens, and Todd (Gina) Malligan, 2 great grandchildren; Reagan Kubalek and Ryan Malligan. Dolores was the last member of her immediate family. Friends will be received from 9:00 AM until 10:00 AM Monday, August 29, 2022 at the Gibbons Funeral Home, 1688 Liberty St., Ashville, PA 16613. A funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11:00 AM Monday at Queen of Peace Catholic Church, Patton by Benedictine Fathers. Committal, St. Lawrence Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations be made to the Patton St. Vincent de Paul Society in Dolores’ memory. www.gibbonsfhashvillecoalport.com
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