Kaleb Stephen Barth, son of Misty Dickson (Bill) and Shawn Barth (Terri), born in Altoona, Pennsylvania on January 4th, 2001, was the eldest of nine siblings. He passed away unexpectedly on March 1st, 2025 at the age of 24.
Kaleb attended Elementary and Middle school in the Altoona Area and was a 2019 graduate from State College High School. Kaleb was pursuing his associates degree at South Hills in Engineering Technology to begin a career in Architectural Engineering and Design. Kaleb was expected to graduate in May 2025.
Growing up, Kaleb enjoyed being involved in many sports including baseball, football, basketball, and soccer. However, he found his true passion in 2010 when he discovered ice hockey. He played for various teams including: McDonald’s in house league, Altoona Area Mt. Lions, State College Icers and State College High School. It was through hockey where he met some of his closest friends: Bladen Stratton and David Mansell. His favorite professional sports teams were the Pittsburgh Penguins and the Green Bay Packers.
Kaleb had a big heart. He was a great listener, kind and caring, always there for his friends and family when they needed him. Kaleb had a passion for collecting sports cards, designer shoes and clothing, enjoyed playing video games online with friends, and loved listening to his favorite artists Mac Miller and Juice WRLD. He was also very competitive, never someone I would bet against on Xbox when playing NHL (chel). Kaleb also had a way of cheering you up when you were feeling down by helping you find the comedy in life. He loved sitting back and watching his favorite shows such as “My Name Is Earl”, “Family Guy”, “The Boys” and “Cops/Live PD”. Kaleb was always up for going on road trips and adventures coming out of each one with great memories, humorous stories to tell and an even bigger hangover. He would always find ways to celebrate the joys of life.
Kaleb is survived by his beloved mother Misty (Bill Dickson) and father Shawn Barth (Terri), as well as his siblings William Dickson, Blake Dickson, Aubriella Dickson, Atticus Dickson, Phoenix Dickson and Carter McCrystal, Conor McCrystal and Caden McCrystal and Emily Barth; grandparents Paul Dickson, Michael Chura, Karen and Tommy Seal, Diana and Tom Barth; and his many aunts, uncles and cousins. His family will forever cherish Kaleb’s memory.
Kaleb’s Celebration of Life will be held on Monday, March 10, 2025, at The Shop, 129 Snyder Brook Lane, Bellefonte, PA. The family will begin receiving guests at 2pm.
Arrangements are under the direction of Wetzler Funeral Service, Inc. in Bellefonte.