Christina M. Hammel

Christina M. Hammel, 66, of Claysburg, died Wednesday, March 8, 2023, at Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center, Johnstown.

She was born July 25, 1956, in Roaring Spring, the daughter of George and Dorothy (Hammel) Stine.

She is survived by three children: Jason Frederick and wife Kara of Altoona, Alicia Burket and husband Travis of Roaring Spring and Melony Butler of Roaring Spring; seven grandchildren: Blake, Tre, Trenton, Kendall, Carson, Mason, and Aria; and a great grandson, Hudson. She is also survived by two brothers: Andy Deffibaugh of Claysburg and Bobby Deffibaugh of Wisconsin; and a niece, Tina Deffibaugh of Claysburg.

She was preceded in death by her companion and special friend, Diane Frederick.

Christina was a member of St. Thomas More Catholic Church. She enjoyed playing cards with her friends, playing bingo, her dog, ZZ, and she especially loved spending time with her grandchildren.

A funeral liturgy outside of Mass was held Monday, March 13, 2023, in the Todd T. Thompson Funeral Home Inc., Roaring Spring, (www.thompsonfh.com).

In lieu of flowers, contributions in Christina’s memory may be given to the funeral home.