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Sharyn A. Askey-Kemberling, 80, of Altoona, Pennsylvania entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, April 15, 2026, at UPMC Altoona.
Sharyn was born in Lancaster, PA., to the late Catherine C. (Crum) and Silas N. Ringler, Sr on May 15, 1945.
In addition to her parents, Sharyn is preceded in death by a loving son Gary Askey and her brothers and sisters, Catherine, Silas Jr., Charlotte, June, Sara, Johanna, John, Donna, Dave, and Phil.
Sharyn is survived by her loving children; Ed (Sandy) Askey of Johnstown, PA., Rick (Daelle) Askey of Gallitzin, PA., and Tammy Askey of Altoona, Pa., her loving grandchildren; Eddie, Phillip, Nathan, Tamera, Catherine, Gary, Nicholas, Crystal, Danielle, Jasmine, Ricki, James Jr, and Megan and 15 Great Grandchildren.
Sharyn was Christian by faith and loved spending time with her family. In her free time, Sharyn enjoyed bingo and loved solving different puzzles. Sharyn recently retired from working at Dollar General as a Cashier which she enjoyed doing greatly.
Friends and family will be received Wednesday, April 22, 2026, at Leslie P. Axe Funeral Home for a public viewing from 10 AM – 12PM.
A Funeral Service will be held on Wednesday, April 22, 2026, at 12PM with Pastor Sonya McNeal at the Leslie P. Axe Funeral Home with interment immediately following at Catfish Ridge Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers Memorial Contributions can be sent in Sharyn’s name to the Leslie P. Axe Funeral Home to assist with funeral expenses
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