All Obituaries

Boland, Gerald F. “Jerry”, 83, Gibsonia, PA, formerly of Cresson, died December 12, 2019 at St. Margaret Hospital in Pittsburgh, PA. He was born March 26, 1936 in Cresson, son of the late Harold J. and Savilla A. (Sellers) Boland. On June 6, 1964 he married Mary Judith "Judy" Bishop at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church, Cresson. Surviving are his wife of 55 years; two daughters, Bonnie and son-in-law, Rodney D. Mallory of Raleigh, NC; Anne and son-in-law, John P....

Porter, Shalon Elizabeth (Heaster), 36, Mount Union, passed away unexpectedly December 8, 2019 at her home. Born June 22, 1983, Huntingdon, daughter of Dennis R. “Moe” and Karen S. (Taylor) Heaster. She was married to Thomas D. Porter on October 31, 2010 in Mill Creek. Preceded in death by her husband, father, maternal and paternal grandparents, brother, Joseph Heaster; and aunts, Carlene and Deborah Taylor. Survived by her mother; children, Jackson, Dylan, Tristan and Londyn...

Knepper, Arley L, 94, Three Springs, passed away December 5, 2019 at AristaCare at Woodland Park. Born January 23, 1925, Three Springs, son of the late Elmer and Nellie (Yingling) Knepper. Preceded in death by siblings, Ladema Barnett, Chalmer Knepper and Pryor Knepper. Survived by nieces and nephews, Merrill Kerlin, Hagerstown, MD; Carl Barnett and wife, Pat, Huntingdon; LaVonna Greene, Marklesburg; Nellie Jack and husband, Johnny, Blackwell OK; Elmer Barnett, Dillwyn, VA; and Glenn Barnett...

Rickens, John Peter "Pete", 56, Cresson, passed away at his home in Sankertown on November 30, 2019. Born May 15, 1963, Rapid City, SD, son of Robert W. and Janet E. (Moran) Rickens. Preceded in death by his father; and Joe and Craig Baum, whom he cared for. Survived by his mother; children, Amber Rickens (Jason K.), Jason Rickens (Becca D.) and Sarah Smith (Steve); six grandchildren, Kaylee, Aubree and Bailee Rickens, Addison, Dylan and Aiden Smith; siblings, Robert Rickens Jr....

Gutshall, Arnold “Buzz”, 79, Three Springs, passed away November 30, 2019 at AristaCare at Woodland Park. Born October 8, 1940, Orbisonia, son of the late Vaughn Richard and Virginia Mae (Hoffman) Gutshall. Preceded in death by son, Doug Gutshall; sister, Pat Jenkins; and brother, David Gutshall. Survived by his loving wife of 60 years, Sandra; children, Rhonda Knepper and husband, Leroy; Richard Gutshall and wife, Tammy; and Perry Gutshall all of Three Springs; 9 grandchildren,...

Richards, Joanne Darlene, 80, Calvin, passed away November 30, 2019 at 2:10 a.m. at AristaCare at Woodland Park. Born June 17, 1939, Duncansville, daughter of the late Alfred L. and Vivian M. (Magill) White. She was united in marriage to Wayne L. Richards on June 17, 1957 at the Hicks Memorial Methodist Church by the Rev. Louis Barth. Joanne is survived by her loving husband; sons, Bruce and wife, Kathy of Mapleton; Carl and Brenda of Newark, MD; and Dale and wife, Joy of Sunbury; four...

Price, Viola May (Grove), 87, Huntingdon, formerly of Mount Union, passed away November 28, 2019 at home surrounded by her family. Born February 21, 1932, Mount Union, daughter of the late Raymond and Mable (Marshal) Grove, Sr. Preceded in death by her loving husband, Clair L. Price; brothers, Raymond Jr., Robert, Donald and Bert Grove; and sister, Betty Tower. Survived by her daughter, Judith Burke and husband, Donald; grandsons, Keith Price and fiancé, Paige Allison; Derrick Beaston...

Kling, George W., 79, Mount Union, Shirley Twp., passed away November 28, 2019 at home after a brief illness with cancer. Born July 25, 1940, Manor Hill, Huntingdon Co., son of the late James A. and Esther R. (Haulman) Kling. Preceded in death by his loving wife, Judy (McMullen) and daughter, Georgia Reese. Survived by his children, Jeffrey Kling and Laura Scott; step-children, Jennifer Miller and Chelsey Mallon; numerous grandchildren; brothers, Clyde, David and Henry Kling; and sister,...

Sroka, Betty P., 91, Mount Union, passed away November 26, 2019 at AristaCare at Woodland Park. Born December 31, 1927, Shirley Twp., daughter of the late Bertram C. and Margaret A. (Gorsuch) Fisher. Preceded in death by her loving husband, Anthony G. Sroka, whom she married on October 13, 1944; and brothers, Jackson, William and James Fisher. Survived by her sons, Michael Sroka and wife, Cathy, Carlisle; Dennis Sroka, Mount Union; three grandchildren, Michael Sroka Jr., Carlisle; Kris...

Miller, Wilda J., 69, Orbisonia, passed away November 25, 2019 at AristaCare at Woodland Park. Born July 26, 1950, Mount Union, daughter of the late Clayton L. and Ceretha E. (Yocum) Miller. Preceded in death by her infant sister; infant brother, Jimmy; brothers, Clarence, John “Mike”, George and Robert Miller; and sister, Mildred Mayhue. Survived by sisters, Darlene Kauffman and husband, Edward, of Lewistown, Arlene Swope of Mount Union, Carol Covert and husband, Emory, of...