Candace E. (Altman) Gard
Candace E. (Altman) Gard, 50, of Gilpin Township, Pa., passed away on Thursday at her residence.
She was born June 24, 1967, in Natrona Heights, and was a daughter of the late A.G. Paul Altman and Alene (Claypool) Altman.
Candace graduated from Leechburg Area High School in 1985 after attending Lenape Technical School for cosmetology.
For over 30 years as a cosmetologist, she was employed as an assistant manager with Holiday Hair in Hyde Park and was a co-owner of Changing Styles.
She was a life-long member of Forks Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church in Gilpin Township.
As a devoted mother to her children, Candace was active in the Leechburg Area Gridiron Club and Leechburg Volleyball Boosters.She enjoyed sunbathing on the beach, shopping, and going to the Leechburg Area Pool.
Survivors include her husband of 22 years, Benjamin A. Gard; and three children, Christa Langston, Jacob Gard and Miranda Gard, all of Gilpin Township; a brother, Louis D. (Nancy) Altmanof Gilpin Township; two sisters, Diane Riffer of Shelocta, Pa., and Sandra Nemeth of Leechburg; her mother-in-law, Eleanor H. Gard of Marwood, Pa.; her brother-in-law, Richard (Maxine) Gard of Ashburn, Va.; and numerous nieces and nephews; several aunts, uncles and cousins; adored pets Sofie, Max and Sissy, and beloved grand-dogs, Otis and Lola.
GARD — Friends of Candace E. (Altman) Gard, who died Thursday, Jan. 4, 2018, will be welcomed by her family from 1 until 5 p.m. Sunday at Clawson Funeral & Cremation Center, 170 Main St., Leechburgwhere funeral ceremonies will begin at 5 p.m. following visitation with the Rev. Don Scandrol, officiating.Private interment will be made at the convenience of the family.In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Candace may be made to Our Clubhouse (412-338-1919), a free program and support services for people fighting cancer and for cancer survivors as well, on 2816 Smallman Street in Pittsburgh, PA. Specify “United Way — #221008”Condolences to the Gard family may be offered atwww.clawsonfuneralhome.com.
