LaRay C. McMullen

LaRay C. (Patterson) McMullen, 78, of Altoona, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, November 18, 2024, at UPMC St. Margaret Hospital, Pittsburgh. She was born on January 14, 1946, in Altoona to the late Thomas and Myrtle (Leonard) Patterson. LaRay worked for many years as an executive secretary for Automotive Supply and later for Fishers Automotive, retiring in 2009. She was a member of Sacred Heart R.C. Church in Altoona. LaRay is survived by her sons, William Biddle, Robert Biddle, Brian (Stacy) Biddle, Michael (Melissa) McMullen, Robert (Tammy) McMullen Jr., and John (Ileana) McMullen, Grandchildren, Ashley Biddle, William Biddle, Brian Biddle, Jenna (Josh) Franks, Morgan (Brian) Heinle, Brandon Biddle, Christian Biddle, Denyel Cooper, Denielle (Abbey) McMullen, Rob McMullen III, Kaylie (Dakota) Lansberry, and numerous great grandchildren and by her sister, Dee (Sonny) Steinbrunner. In addition to her parents, her husband Robert V. McMullen Sr. passed away a week after her on November 25, 2024, brothers, Wayne, Larry and Gene Patterson and sister, Kay Cullen preceded her in death.

Services and burial for LaRay were private. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.  Arrangements were under the care of the Cicholski-Zidek Funeral Home, Inc.,  Natrona Heights 724-224-8688. To send an online condolence please visit www.cicholski-zidekfh.com