All Obituaries

Rinker, Alton Edward Jr., 68, Huntingdon, passed away unexpectedly January 15, 2020 at Penn Highlands. Born March 10, 1951, Huntingdon, son of the late Alton and Arlene (Hess) Rinker. Survived by his children, Jamie Marshall; Alton “Bubbs” Marshall and wife, Bobbi; Wendy Prough and husband, Tim; and Stephanie Rinker and significant other, Dennis Hagans; 11 grandchildren, especially those closest to him, Alyssa Rinker-Turner, Arianna Rinker, Aiden Hagans, Ryan...

Smith, Joann R., 81, Cresson, went to be with the Lord, January 11, 2020 at her residence. Born May 2, 1938, Lilly, daughter of the late Joseph and Izora “Dolly” (McMullen) Eger. Preceded in death by her brothers, Eugene “Hound”, Walter “Gary” and Clair Eger. Survived by her children, Ernie Smith (Debbie); Michael Smith (Kim Harris), all of Cresson; 6 grandchildren, Dawn Christy (Tre), Darcy Smith (Tyson), Dana Smith, Jonathan Smith (Justine), Samantha...

Hoffman, Jack Denton, 85, was welcomed by our Lord and Savior January 10, 2020, to be reunited with his wife, Edna. Born March 31, 1934, Three Springs, son of the late Aubrey and Alfaretta Hoffman. He graduated from Saltillo High School in 1952. Jack then met his wife of 63 years at the Shade Gap Picnic, where Edna was working the french fry stand. They were married on March 30, 1956. Living in Three Springs, they grew their family with 5 children; Mike Hoffman and wife Carol, Three...

Winfree, Nora Marie (Secrest), 81, Mount Union, passed away January 9, 2020 at home surrounded by her family. Born August 25, 1938, Mount Union, daughter of the late Jackson L. and Bessie “Flo” (Arnold) Secrest. Preceded in death by her loving husband, Luther F. Winfree Sr.; brothers, Gary Arnold; Charles “Buckwheat” Secrest; and Rodney Secrest; sisters, Rosa Yocum and Jackie Moist. Survived by children, Carmella and Chip Lovett, Huntingdon; Kersey Winfree and Donna...

Dell, Paul A., 70, Three Springs, passed away unexpectedly January 6, 2020 at his home. Born September 28, 1949, Shirleysburg, son of the late Earl A. and Janet I. (Fogal) Dell. Preceded in death by his siblings, Delores Koch and Sheldon Dell. Survived by his loving wife, Wilma L. (Souders); sons, Allen Dell and wife, Deanna, Three Springs; Paul Dell and wife, Sarah, Mapleton Depot; Jason Dell and wife, Brandy, Shippensburg; 9 grandchildren, Michael Detwiler, Allyson Shoemaker, Michaella...

Bass, Helen Ellen, 93, Newton Hamilton, passed away January 1, 2020 at AristaCare at Woodland Park, Orbisonia. Born February 6, 1926, Wilson, NC, daughter of the late Jasper Farmer and Rhoda Farmer-Pennington. Preceded in death by her loving husband, Fred J. Bass, with whom she shared over 70 years of marriage; son, Frederick Bass; grandson, James Bass; great-grandson, Alex Bass; and 4 sisters and 4 brothers. Survived by her daughters, Jeanne Varner and husband, Ronald, Newton Hamilton;...

Copenhaver, Herbert E., 75, passed away December 31, 2019, at UPMC Altoona. Born March 24, 1944, the son of the late Clarence and Leora (Gibson) Copenhaver. Preceded in death by brother, William Copenhaver Sr. Survived by his loving wife, Shirley K. (Pollock); daughters, Sharon M. Greenholt and husband, Mark, Mechanicsburg; Nancy K. Kuntz and husband Thomas, Montoursville; son, Jeremy L. Copenhaver and wife Melissa, Pella, Iowa; brothers, James E. Copenhaver; Clarence B. Copenhaver Jr.;...

Fulton, Debra Ann, 66, Cresson, passed away December 31, 2019 at UPMC Altoona. Born February 21, 1953, Sewickly, daughter of John F. Fulton and the late Dorothy L. (Plunkett) Fulton. Survived by her siblings, Beth Itle and husband, Matt; Chris Lybarger and husband, Jim; Karen Swain and husband, Dave; and Kim McCloskey and husband, Ray; nieces and nephews, Shannon Itle (Lea); Jody Conrad (Adam); David Lybarger; Nickole Bender (Jason); Brian Lybarger (Joanne); great-nieces and great-nephews,...

Miller, John Frank Sr., 75, Neelyton, passed away December 31, 2019 at UPMC Altoona. Born August 9, 1944, Rockhill Furnace, son of Frank and Lillie (Colyer) Miller. Preceded in death his father; and siblings, Michael Miller and Susan Brant. Survived by his mother, Shade Gap; wife, Betty (Holden), whom he married on March 1, 1965 in Winchester, VA; son, John Miller, Jr. and wife, Leslie, Blairs Mills; granddaughter, Delaine Paige Miller, Blairs Mills; siblings, William Miller, Shade Gap; and...

Shields, Dorothy M., 91, Mount Union, passed away December 30, 2019, at Penn Highlands. Born May 21, 1928, Saltillo, daughter of the late Howard and Emily (Drake) Hershey. Preceded in death by husband, John W. Shields and brother, Glenn Hershey. Survived by daughter, Linda Jenkins and husband, Thomas; son, David Shields and wife, Brenda; brother, Gary Hershey; 4 grandchildren, Christine Foster, Michael Shields, Derek Jenkins and Todd Shields; 4 great-grandchildren, Erin Foster, Brock...