Jean Elizabeth Friedenberger, 79 of Altoona died Friday December 30, 2016 at Allegheny General Hospital, Pittsburgh.

            She was born September 6, 1937 in Altoona a daughter of the late Elmer H. and Nova F. (Fleming) Bookhamer. She married Frank S. Friedenberger, Sr. on August 8, 1956 in Richmond, VA.

            Surviving are her husband Frank; five sons, Steven G. Friedenberger (Lorie M.); Frank S. Friedenberger, Jr. (Pauline L.); Michael K. Friedenberger (Sandra D.); Joseph A. Friedenberger (Valerie K.); and Mark E. Friedenberger, Sr. all of Altoona; five siblings, Linda K. Thompson; Roy E. Bookhamer; Barb A. Weigand; Vivian F. Plummer and Richard E. “Dick” Bookhamer.

            Jean was preceded in death by siblings, Jerry E. Bookhamer; Tom F. Bookhamer; Robert Joseph “Joe” Bookhamer; Shirley L. Mowery; Alma E. Moyer and Elnora M. Moyer.

            Mrs. Friedenberger enjoyed Bingo, knitting and crocheting. She especially enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and great grandchildren.

            Friends will be received from 2-7 p.m. Wednesday January 4, 2017 and 10-11 a.m. Thursday January 5, 2017 at Myers-Somers Funeral Home, Inc., 501 Sixth Avenue, Altoona where a funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Thursday with Pastor Bill Pepper officiating. Interment will be made at Blair Memorial Park, Bellwood.

            In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.