All Obituaries

Heiney, II, Samuel Chester, 73, Mount Union, passed away January 17, 2021 at Geisinger Medical Center Danville. Born June 29, 1947, Lancaster, son of the late Samuel J. and Leoda Jeanette (Shertzer) Heiney. Preceded in death by daughters, Sharon J. Heiney and Joyce Kennedy; siblings, Dennis Heiney, Kyla Heiney, Sharon Shertzer, Vonda Jeffries, Samuel Heiney, Clarence Heiney, Brenda Heiney and David Heiney. Survived by wife, Sharon Viel-Heiney; children, Sammi Lynn Fisher and husband, Jason,...

Deborah Jean (Gutshall) Brant, 68, of Orbisonia, passed away January 11, 2021 at Embassy of Woodland Park in Orbisonia. Born April 19, 1952, in Huntingdon County, she was a daughter of the late Frederick W. and Iva O. (Singer) Gutshall. Deb was preceded in death by her loving, longtime companion, Ronald Ruby, Sr. She is survived by a daughter, Michele L. Gutshall, of Shirleysburg; brother, Frederick R. Gutshall, of Mount Union; and 3 grandchildren, Jacquelyn Scott, Griffin Scott, and Kendra...

  Troutman, Kenneth E., 87, of Mount Union, passed away peacefully Jan. 12, 2021 at Harmony at State College, where he had been a resident for the past year. Born Aug. 24, 1933, in Lewistown, he was the son of the late Victor W. and Vera Troutman. He is survived by his wife of 68 years, Jean Troutman, a resident at Harmony at State College, and like her husband a long-time resident of Mount Union. Also surviving are his son, John Troutman and wife Linda of New Cumberland; two...

Miller, Sr., John Conrad, 95, Orbisonia, passed away January 10, 2021 at home surrounded by his family. Born January 1, 1926 son of the late Arthur and Mary (Grissinger) Miller. Preceded in death by his loving wife, Lois E. (Glunt) Miller; brothers, Norman and Ray Miller. Survived by children, Darlene Gilliland; Eugene Miller and wife, Vicki; Roy Miller; Maryann Bennett and husband, James; John Miller, Jr. and companion Annette; 11 grandchildren, Cory, John III, Kassandra, Robert III, Matt,...

Gaff, Shirley Jean, 75, Mount Union, passed away January 9, 2021 at Penn Highlands Huntingdon. Born February 3, 1945 daughter of the late Forrest L. and Ada I. (Jenkins) Gaff. Preceded in death by brother, Thomas “Butch” Gaff Sr. and nephew, Thomas Gaff Jr. Survived by son, Thomas Michael “Mike” Gaff, Smithfield; sister-in-law, Annie Gartland, McVeytown and niece, Susan Gaff, McVeytown. Shirley enjoyed reading and spending time with her cat. Arrangements have been...

McConnell, Patricia “Patty”, 84, resident of Garvey Manor, Hollidaysburg, formerly of Cresson, went home to be with the Lord January 7, 2021. Born March 17, 1936, Lilly, daughter of the late August R. and Carmella (Courvina) Campagna. Preceded in death by her loving husband William H. McConnell, Jr. on November 22, 2014; brothers, John, Natale “Cook” and Victor Campagna; and sisters, Louise Armold, Florine, Cindy, Nilda and Lucille Campagna. Survived by her daughters,...

Rosenbery, Linda Lee, 77, Mount Union, passed away January 6, 2021 at AristaCare Hearthside, State College. Born March 30, 1943, Mount Union, daughter of the late Gerald and Lena (Park) Rosenbery. Survived by sister, Barbara Atherton and husband, Richard, Mount Union; niece, Amy S. Burkholder, Virginia; nephew, Ronald Atherton and wife, Kay, Mapleton Depot; and many other loving nieces, nephews and relatives. Linda was a devout and faithful member of the Allenport United Methodist Church....

Wilkerson, Erma R. , 83, a lifelong resident of Mount Union, entered into everlasting rest on January 4, 2021, at home surrounded by her family. Born in 1937, daughter of the late Harrison and Cassanna (Carter) Galloway. On November 21, 1954 she was united in marriage to the love of her life, Merritt “Midd” Wilkerson. Midd preceded Erma in death on January 23, 1985. Erma leaves to mourn the following children and step-children: Merritt “Turk” Wilkerson and wife,...

Goltz, Linda LeeAnn (Conrad), 73, resident of Concordia of Franklin Park, Sewickley, formerly of Cresson, went home to be with the Lord January 3, 2021. Born April 20, 1947, Altoona, daughter of the late Matthew J. and Ceora C (Sanders) Conrad. Preceded in death by her son, Todd Goltz; brothers-in-law, Robert Glass and Geno Petrarca. Survived by her son Frederick Goltz and wife Emma, their children, Katherine, William and Elsbeth of Marlborough, England; daughter, Lindy Burns and husband...

Grainey, Patricia “Patty” A., 73, McVeytown, passed away January 2, 2021 at home surrounded by her family. Born December 18, 1947, Harrisburg, daughter of the late William G. Reese and Zana (Giardine) Brennan. Preceded in death by her husband, Donald “Newtie” W. Grainey, Sr.; brother, William “Billy” Reese; and step-father, Michael J. Brennan. Survived by her children, Kelly Grainey, McVeytown; Tricia Dornisch and husband Charles, Phoenixville; Kristine...