OBITUARIES
Ronald M. Baker
May 8, 2026
Ronald M. Baker, 87, passed away on May 8, 2026, at the James E. Van Zandt VA Medical Center, Altoona. Ron was a lifelong resident of Trough Creek Valley. Born August 17, 1938, son of the late Richard M. and Lorraine (Speck) Baker. Additionally, Ronald is also preceded in death by sister, Marie Adams and two brothers, Joe Baker and...
Sally J. Hockenberry
May 8, 2026
Sally J. Hockenberry, 71, Mount Union, passed away at home on May 8, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. Born August 1, 1954, daughter of the late Clarence Fleming and Elizabeth (Himes) Booher. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by great-grandson, Deklan Snook. Sally is survived by her husband David Carl Hockenberry. In addition to her...
James "Jimmy" M. Wright
May 7, 2026
James Madison Wright, also known as "Jimmy", passed away peacefully on May 7, 2026, in Penn Highlands Tyrone Hospital. Born December 13, 1932, in Huntingdon, PA, he was raised by his father, Quay S. Wright and housekeeper, Nettie Martin. He was the last member of his immediate family, preceded in death by his father, survived only by cousins and friends....
Daniel P. George
May 3, 2026
Daniel Phillip George, 81, of Cresson, Pennsylvania, passed away on May 3, 2026, surrounded by his family after battling multiple myeloma for 9 years. He was born on April 22, 1945, to the late Leo and Sarah (Helsel) George. Dan was the beloved husband of Monna Sheehan George, with whom he shared 54 years of marriage after they were united...
Marlene C. Norris
May 2, 2026
Marlene C. Norris, 88, Shirleysburg, passed away peacefully at her home in Shirleysburg on May 2, 2026. Born September 10, 1937, daughter of the late Joseph and Gladys (Stuller) Battistella. In addition to her parents, Marlene is also preceded in death by her husband Edwin J. Norris, Sr. Marlene is survived by sons; Edwin Norris, Jr., Erik (Tanya) Norris; daughters,...
Deborah A. McCarthy
May 1, 2026
McCarthy, Deborah A., 73, Lilly, passed away Friday, May 1, 2026 at her home surrounded by her family. Born May 12, 1952, Altoona, daughter of the late Stanley and Lymira (McGonigle) Yarnish. Preceded in death by her son, Ernie McCarthy; sisters, Janice Muriceak, DeSales Yingling and Dorothy Mae Conrad; and brothers, James and Joe Yarnish; sister-in-law, Jean Yarnish; brothers-in-law, Lewis...
Patricia L. Edgin
Apr 29, 2026
Patricia ‘Pat’ Edgin, 92, of Traverse City, MI, formerly of Oakdale, PA, passed away at French Manor Terra on April 29, 2026. Pat was born February 20, 1934, in Newton Hamilton, PA, daughter of James and Naomi (Irvin) Palmer. She was united in marriage to Clair E. Edgin on February 1, 1953, and enjoyed 56 years of marriage prior to...
Carol A. Thiery
Apr 29, 2026
Thiery, Carol A., 89, Cresson, formerly of Shamokin, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 29, 2026, at her house. Born January 28, 1937, Wyandotte, Michigan, daughter of the late Glenard and Laura May (McLeod) Neifert. Carol is preceded in death by her loving husband, John Thiery. Carol is survived by her children, Joan Thiery, Mary Mitterando, and Glenard Malcom; grandsons,...
Marcia L. Miller
Apr 27, 2026
Marcia L. Miller, 55, Formally of Rockhill Furnace, currently Mount Union, a gentle and kindhearted soul passed away on April 27, 2026, at UPMC Altoona. Born October 24, 1970, daughter of the late Diana P. Miller Jordan. In addition to her mother, Marcia is preceded in death by grandparents, Paul and Dorothy Miller, and uncle, Gerry Miller. Marcia is survived...
Amanda M. Ahles
Apr 22, 2026
Ahles, Amanda M., 37, Cresson Township, passed away Wednesday, April 22, 2026, at her home surrounded by her loved ones. Born July 17, 1988, Altoona, daughter of Gary F. and Karen L. (Dobbie) Ahles. In addition to her parents, Amanda is also survived by her sisters, Carrie (Brian) Conrad, Nicole Panick (Shawn Young); nephews, Kyle Conrad, Seth Conrad, Carter Panick,...
Thelma J. Davis
Apr 20, 2026
Thelma J. Davis, 94, of Huntingdon, formerly of Alexandria, went to be with the Lord April 20, 2026. Born December 16, 1931, in Gallitzin, the daughter of the late Chance L. and Esther R. (Blankenbaker) Watson. Her husband, Richard H. Davis, Sr., preceded her in death on October 7, 2023. She is survived by children, Judith E. Davis and partner...
David H. Gunter
Apr 19, 2026
David H. Gunter, 82, Mount Union, PA, passed away peacefully at home on April 19, 2026. Born April 18, 1944, in Baltimore, MD, son of the late Herman and Elizabeth (Davis) Gunter. In addition to his parents Mr. Gunter was preceded in death by daughter Karen Suders and son-in-law Don Suders, and 6 sisters and 1 brother. David was the...
Thomas M. Varner
Apr 18, 2026
Thomas M. Varner, 71, Shirleysburg, passed away peacefully at home on April 18, 2026. Born October 24, 1954, son of the late Thomas L. and Virginia (Gearhart) Varner. In addition to his parents, Thomas is preceded in death by a son, Nathaniel Varner; brothers, Luther, Charles; sisters, Naomi, Anna, Pauline, and Cuma. He is survived by his loving wife, Judy...
Georgia Ann Miller
Apr 13, 2026
Georgia Ann Miller, 60, Pottsville, formerly of Mount Union, was called home by the Lord on April 13, 2026, at Saint Luke's Hospital in Orwigsburg, PA. Georgia Ann was born on May 27, 1965, in Huntingdon, PA, daughter of the late George F. and Mary L. (Martin) Miller. She is survived by her children, India Miller, Canei Miller, Drai Miller...
Earleen F. Rice
Apr 13, 2026
Rice, Earleen F., 62, Cresson, passed away Monday, April 13, 2026, surrounded by her loved ones at home. Born January 23, 1964, Nyack, New York, daughter of the late John W. and Patricia A. (Elig) Gorba Sr. Earleen was preceded in death by siblings, John W. Gorba Jr. and Laura A. Gorba. Survived by her children, Roseann M. (Jason) Farabaugh...
Richard N. Ernest
Apr 11, 2026
Richard N. Ernest, 80, Mount Union, passed away on April 11, 2026, at The Embassy of Woodland Park, Orbisonia, after a brief illness. Born August 14, 1945, son of the late Norman and Flora (DeMario) Ernest. Richard was the last surviving member of his immediate family and was preceded in death by siblings, Arthur Ernest, Donna Beeler, infant brother, Ronald...
Robert A. Whitsel
Apr 9, 2026
Whitsel, Robert A., 89, Cresson, passed away peacefully Thursday, April 9, 2026, at home surrounded by his family. Born June 2, 1936, Mill Creek, son of the late Alexander and Anna Mae (Hall) Whitsel. Robert is preceded in death by his daughter, Pamela Kay Kopera. Robert is survived by his loving wife, Nancy J. (Mayes) Whitsel, who he spent 66...
Mary E. Vaughn
Apr 6, 2026
Mary E. Vaughn, 74, Allentown, passed away on April 6, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. Born May 6, 1951, daughter of the late Amon and Essie (Harris) Vaughn. Mary is survived by brothers, Robert (Julia) Vaughn, James “Butchie” (Phyllis) Vaughn, Samuel (Liann) Vaughn, Fernando Vaughn; sisters, Shirley Cook, and Edith Berry. A 1969 graduate of Mount Union Area High...
Levi A. Grissinger
Apr 6, 2026
Grissinger, Levi A., 84, Lancaster, passed away Monday, April 6, 2026 at Penn State Health Lancaster Medical Center. Born June 1, 1941, Mount Joy, son of the late Edward G. Sr. and Dorothy C. (Henry) Grissinger. Preceded in death by his loving wife, Jeanette L. (Wheary) Grissinger; and siblings, John, Ed, Ella, Mary, Jerry, Bill and Dorothy. Survived by his...
Cindy D. Inch
Apr 5, 2026
Cindy Diane Inch, 72, of Mount Union, passed away on April 5, 2026, at Fulton County Medical Center Long Term Care, McConnellsburg. Born June 24, 1954, daughter of the late Harvey and Genevieve (Edgin) Inch. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her daughter-in-law, Sandy Inch. Cindy is survived by sons, Jeff Inch of Petersburg, Jason...
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