Larry "Wayne" Loose

January 9, 1946 – September 2, 2025         

Larry “Wayne” Loose, 79, of Hollidaysburg passed away Tuesday. He was born in Altoona, son of the late James K. Sr. and Helen (Irvin) Loose.  He married Paulette Gordon in 1970.

Surviving are his wife of 55 years; two daughters: Collette Holmes (Ken) of Huntingdon, Janell Byrnes (Ron) of Duncansville; a son, Layne in VT; five grandchildren: Joshua, Caleb, Courtney, Dalton, Marissa, and five great-grandchildren; two sisters: Debbie Burket (Dan) and Carolyn Brumbaugh (Dennis); and two brothers: James Jr. (Connie) and Vaughn (Miriam).

He was preceded in death by a brother, Melvin.

Wayne graduated from Williamsburg High School in 1963 and retired from Veeder-Root in 2009 after 33 years as a Facilities Manager.

He was a member of the AMTMA Model Train Club and he enjoyed bowling at the Bavarian Aid Club.  He liked gardening and wood working, and spending time with his family.

Friends will be received from 11am - 12 noon on Friday Sept 5, 2025, at McConnellstown Church of the Nazarene: 5851 Newtown Ave., Huntingdon, PA, where a Celebration of Life will immediately follow at 12 noon. 

In lieu of flowers, please make memorials to: covecause4cancer.org

Arrangements by Sorge Funeral Home & Crematory Inc.

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