Pravinchand Mehta, 86, of Altoona, passed away Sunday at UPMC Altoona. He was born in Surat, India, son of the late Shambu and Sarswati (Taylor) Mehta. He married Jyotsana Surti in 1959. Surviving are his wife of 61 years, Jyotsana Mehta of Altoona; a daughter, Greetaben P. Presswala; two sons: Bhavesh P. Mehta and Vipul P. Mehta, all of India; two grandchildren: Dev B. Mehta and Tishya P. Presswala; a sister, Nirjala J. Surti; and a brother, Dhaneshbhai S. Mehta, all of India.
Pravinchand was a tailor and he enjoyed reading books, meditating, and chanting God’s name.
All services are private at Sorge Funeral Home & Crematory Inc., Hollidaysburg.