ANNA MARIE SHURA

Anna Marie Shura, 62, Altoona, passed away Monday at UPMC Altoona.

She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late Stanley and Julia (Babiak) Nebelski. On May 29, 1976, she married Stanley E. Shura at St. Mary Ukrainian Catholic Church, Altoona.

Surviving are her husband; a daughter, Julia M.; a son, David S.; and several brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, cousins, nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by a sister, Mary Ann Harkless.

Anna Marie was a 1972 graduate of Altoona Area High Class. She was a secretary for Puritan Sportswear, working in the payroll department. She was a member of St. Mary Ukrainian Catholic Church, Altoona.

She enjoyed cooking; planting flowers; sitting on the porch; taking care of her dogs, Rocky and Winston; game shows; and the Andy Griffith show. The holidays were her favored times, especially Christmas, which she loved the most. She also enjoyed spending time with her family.

Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 17, 2016, at Stanley J. Krish Funeral Home Inc., 1204 17th St., Altoona, where a Panikhida will be held at 7 p.m. A funeral liturgy will be held at 10 a.m. Friday, Nov. 18, 2016, at St. Mary's Ukrainian Catholic Church, 21 Ave. and 20th St., Altoona, Father Andrew Clarke officiating. Committal will be at St. Mary Ukrainian Catholic Cemetery, Altoona.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial donations be sent to Bedford County Humane Society, 1108 Lutzville Road, Everett, PA 1553.