Tia R. Simchick Kephart, 36 of 601 Fourth Avenue, Altoona and formerly of Johnsonburg, died unexpectedly late Sunday evening, October 25, 2020 at her residence.

She was born in Williamsport, PA the daughter of Alan Simchick and Susan Hanner Simchick. Tia had lived in Altoona for the past 3 years and had lived most of her life in Johnsonburg. She was a 2003 graduate of Johnsonburg Area High School.

She was an avid nature lover and loved to be outdoors, especially fishing with her son Mitchell. She loved dancing and singing, doing crafts and writing poetry.

She was currently employed by Boyer Candy Co. of Altoona and had previously worked for Martin's Grocery Stores.

Tia is survived by her father Alan Simchick and his wife Margeret "Maggie" of Johnsonburg, and her mother Susan Hanner Simchick of Williamsport, 2 sons Mitchell Kephart and Jaxson Pretak both of Johnsonburg, a sister Alaina Simchick of Johnsonburg, and stepbrother Damen Ordway of Pittsburgh. Numerous aunts, uncles and cousins also survive.

She is predeceased by her paternal grandparents Joseph and Mary Ann Simchick, maternal grandmother Joyce Hanner, a cousin Kyle Hall and an aunt Susie Simchick.

Friends and family are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial for Tia R. Kephart to be celebrated at Holy Rosary Church, Johnsonburg on Friday October 30, 2020 at 10 AM with Fr. David Wilson, Pastor as celebrant. Visitation will be private.

Interment will be in Holy Rosary Cemetery, Johnsonburg.

Arrangements are under direction of the Anthony F Ferragine Funeral Home 401 Chestnut Street Johnsonburg, Pa