Kephart, Austin L., 85, Altoona, passed away Saturday, March 28, 2026, at Graystone Manor, Altoona. Born May 15, 1940, Egypt, Clearfield County, son of Austin L. and Goldie E. (Lenhart) Kephart. Preceded in death by his parents; step-father, Lewis Fleming; brothers, Arnold Kephart, Bill Fleming and Ed Fleming; sisters, Ann Worth and Sandy DeMore; and son-in-law, Tim Kurtz. Survived by his daughters, Kathy Prosser and husband John, Cheryl Kurtz; and Rhonda “Kim” Shearer and husband Richard; grandchildren, Jacob Shearer, Joshua Swartzbaugh, Joshua Shearer, Deb Markle, Kate Livingston, Barry Kurtz II, Misty Pinzone, Amanda Prosser and Jonathan Prosser; many loving great-grandchildren; brother, Lewis Fleming and wife Pat; sisters, Dorothy Kephart, Grace Smeal and husband Garry; and Mary Fleming Miles; many nieces and nephews; and his beloved dog, Tessa. Austin was a graduate of BCI High School, Coalport. He was an Air Force veteran, serving from 1959 to 1963, earning the rank of Airman First Class. Austin retired from Teledyne McKay as a welder. He was a classic jack of all trades and had a knack for being able to do it all. Austin also enjoyed hunting, fishing and had a love for vehicles. Most importantly, he was a devout Christian and was a loving father, grandfather, great-grandfather and brother. At Austin’s request there will be no viewing. A memorial service will be held, Saturday, April 18, 2026 at 1 p.m., at the funeral home. Inurnment Beaver Valley Cemetery, Flinton. Arrangements have been entrusted to Rose Hill Funeral & Cremation Care, Inc., 118 Rosehill Cemetery Dr., Altoona, PA 16602. Condolences may be made at RoseHillFuneralCare.com.