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Dennis James Boozel

Dennis James Boozel

Jan 4, 2023

 

Boozel, Dennis James, 67, McVeytown, passed away January 4, 2023, at Arden Courts Susquehanna, Harrisburg. Born December 22, 1955, Huntingdon at J.C. Blair Memorial Hospital, son of the late Theodore E. and Myrtle I. (Rinker) Boozel. Survived by his loving wife, Sunday L. (Matthews) Boozel, Two daughters, Dana Mae Myers husband Tony, Danielle I. Hamilton husband Adam, his stepdaughter;...

Mary Anne Kumpf

Mary Anne Kumpf

Jan 2, 2023

Kumpf, Mary Anne, 86, of 109 Ferguson Valley Road, Mount Union, passed away on Tuesday January 2, 2023, at Embassy at Woodland Park. Born July 4, 1936, Altoona, daughter of the late William and Mildred (Beahm) Berndt. Preceded in deathy by her loving husband, Leo Kumpf; and grandson, Alan Kumpf. Survived by children, Melody Komir and husband, Michael, Mount Union;...

William "Mike" Latterner

William "Mike" Latterner

Jan 1, 2023

Latterner Sr., William M. “Mike”, 65, Cresson, passed away January 1, 2023 at UPMC Altoona. Born September 10, 1957, Altoona, son of the late William H. “Sonny” and Anita J. “Jean” (Radcliffe) Latterner. Preceded in death by wife, Bonnie K. (Lantz); and brothers, Christopher and Gary Latterner. Survived by his children William Jr. “Bill” and Cassidi Latterner, both of Cresson; grandson, Jace;...

Donald Eugene Winfree Jr.

Donald Eugene Winfree Jr.

Jan 1, 2023

Winfree, Donald Eugene Jr., 69, Mount Union, departed this world on January 1, 2023, unexpectedly at home. Donnie, also known as “Duck” and “Stonewall”, was born May 29, 1953, Huntingdon, son of the late Donald Eugene Sr. and Jane Esther (Collins) Winfree. Survived by children, Donald Eugene Winfree III and Emily Long; 6 grandchildren; his long time and faithful beloved...

Shania Lee Williamson

Shania Lee Williamson

Dec 30, 2022

Williamson, Shania Lee, 23, Mount Union, passed away December 30, 2022, at home. Born September 22, 1999, daughter of the late Oshell F. Scott and Lisa Williamson. Survived by siblings, Edward Scott, Joshua Scott, and Tiffany Williamson; niece, Adriana Williamson; aunt, Melissa Staley; cousins, David Hamman, Brooke Reeder, and her children, Thea Waters and Beckin Reeder. Shania was described by...

William Morris Teeters

William Morris Teeters

Dec 29, 2022

Teeters, William Morris, 76, Huntingdon, passed away on December 29, 2022, at UPMC Altoona. Born September 22, 1946, Huntingdon, son of the late James E. Sr. and Anna (Lee) Teeters. Survived by his loving wife, Kathleen (Dorman) Teeters; children, Nichole Haffey and husband, Tad; Jessica Teeters and companion, Aric Snyder; 4 grandchildren, Tesa Haffey, Ella Haffey, Blayne Sager and Ava...

Virginia Elizabeth Fortson

Virginia Elizabeth Fortson

Dec 27, 2022

Fortson, Virginia Elizabeth “Cheita” (Posey), 79, of 11 West Chestnut St. Mount Union, PA passed away on Tuesday December 27, 2022, peacefully at home with her family by her side.  Born Sept 8, 1943, in Mount Union PA, she was the daughter of the late Violet (Posey) Norris.  Survived by her husband, Donald Lee Fortson Sr., who she was united in...

David A. Plewa

David A. Plewa

Dec 25, 2022

Plewa, David A., 61, Gallitzin, passed away December 25, 2022 at his home. Born September 28, 1961, Colver, son of Joseph J. and Elizabeth “Betty” M. (Brutvan) Plewa. Preceded in death by his father; infant daughter, Kimberly Plewa; and brother, Joseph “Joey” Plewa. Survived by his mother; son, Matthew Plewa; siblings, Debra (Stanley) Noga; Michael Plewa; Susan Pawvluk; and Robert...

Patricia J. Stewart

Patricia J. Stewart

Dec 25, 2022

Stewart, Patricia Jane (Staubs), 89, died unexpectedly Sunday, December 25, 2022, at her home at 102 Dale Road, Mount Union. Born February 2, 1933, Germany Valley, daughter of the late Clarence R. “Jack” and Mary E. (Mentzer) Staubs. Survived by her loving husband, Frederick G. “Ted” Stewart whom she was united in marriage to on November 30, 1957. Also surviving...

Brian Leroy Mills

Brian Leroy Mills

Dec 24, 2022

Mills, Brian Leroy, 57, Mifflintown, passed away December 24, 2022, at his home following a courageous battle with Cancer. Born March 7, 1965, Mount Union, son of the late Jesse Hartman and Leora (McCreary) Mills. Survived by his six siblings, Paul Mills; Charlene Truitt and husband Virgil; Cheryl Blair and husband Donnie; Dennis Mills and wife Heather; Sarah Dell and...

Michaela B. Carson

Michaela B. Carson

Dec 19, 2022

Carson, Michaela B. (Daly) “Kella”, 60, Shirleysburg, passed away unexpectedly on December 19, 2022, at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital, Pittsburgh. Born October 16, 1962, Neptune NJ, daughter of Thomas Daly and the late, Janice (Hamilton) Daly. Survived by her loving husband, Mervin J. Carson; son, Shawn Klunk; and siblings, Thomas Daly Jr., Shawn Daly, Michael Daly, and Mary Philips; and numerous...

Patricia A. Drake

Patricia A. Drake

Dec 16, 2022

Drake, Patricia A. (Woodward), 82, Mount Union, went to be with the Lord on Friday December 16, 2022, at home surrounded by her family. Born March 8, 1940, Huntingdon, daughter of the late Harry and Laura (Price) Woodward. Preceded in death by her loving husband, Gary S. Drake; 3 children, Homer Ripple, Josephine Harris and baby girl Ripple; siblings, Martha...

Marilyn E. Isett

Marilyn E. Isett

Dec 14, 2022

Isett, Marilyn “Sis” E., 87, James Creek, passed away Wednesday, December 14, 2022, at home surrounded by her family. Born December 18, 1934, Allegheny County, daughter of the late Charles W. and Cleora M. (Graham) Brindle. Preceded in death by her husband, Harold R. “Dick” Isett; and son, Ronald Isett. Survived by children, Richard K. Isett and wife, Wanda; Timothy...

Brandy L. Rinker

Brandy L. Rinker

Dec 14, 2022

Rinker, Brandy L., 45, Huntingdon, passed away Wednesday, December 14, 2022, at Penn Highlands Huntingdon. Born February 4, 1977, Lewistown, daughter of Robbin Lynne (Maben) Snyder and the late Mark Frederick Rinker. Survived by companion, Albert; brothers, Jeremiah Rinker and wife, Ashley; Justin Rinker, and Trevor Maben; uncle, Jesse W. Rinker Sr.; cousins, Jesse W. Rinker Jr. and wife, Hannah;...

Betty L. Conner

Betty L. Conner

Dec 14, 2022

Conner, Betty L., 90, Mount Union, passed away December 14, 2022, at her home. Born April 22, 1932, Mount Union, daughter of the late John and Ella (Secrest) Welch. Preceded in death by her first husband, William “Billy” Whitsel who passed away in 1952. She married Frank “Pete” Conner who passed away in 2008. Surviving are her two daughters, Sandra...

Payden J. Miller

Payden J. Miller

Dec 8, 2022

Miller, Payden J., 33, McVeytown, passed away on December 8, 2022. Born May 30, 1989, Lewistown, daughter of Wendell Miller Jr. and Shari (Johns) McConaughey and husband, Craig. Survived by daughters, Teagan and Sparrow Rose Miller; paternal grandfather, Wendell Miller Sr; siblings, Brett Leggore and wife, Rachael; Sarah Shade and husband, Justin; Dalton Miller and companion, Montana Bolinger; stepsister, Charlotte...

Betty J. McMaster

Betty J. McMaster

Dec 7, 2022

 

McMaster, Betty J (Baker), 68, Huntingdon, passed away December 7, 2022, at UPMC Altoona. Born February 3, 1954, Huntingdon, daughter of the late Fred and Mildred (Bathe) Baker.  Survived by loving husband, Robert L. McMaster; children, Melissa McMaster and fiancé, Brandon Whisonant; Robert C. McMaster; Danielle McMaster and fiancé Randy Greene; Sharon McMaster; grandchildren, Charles Miller Jr.; Madison Roddy;...

Constance A. Dixon

Constance A. Dixon

Dec 7, 2022

Dixon, Constance A. (Crum), 88, of State College, passed away December 7, 2022, at Embassy of Hearthside. Born March 4, 1934, Huntingdon, daughter of the late James Roscoe Crum and Bessie (Shafer) Crum Durbec. She was preceded in death by her husband Elsworth ‘Mike” J. Dixon. Surviving are her children, Michael D. Dixon wife Vicki of Burnham, Mark E. Dixon...

Ricky Gene O'Banion

Ricky Gene O'Banion

Dec 6, 2022

O’Banion, Ricky Gene, 47, Mount Union, passed away Tuesday December 6, 2022, at UPMC Altoona. Born March 5, 1975, Killeen Texas, son of Gary Gene O’Banion and Teresa Anne (Gilpin) Reynolds. Survived by wife, Cristal Dawn (Spennati) O’Banion; father, Don Reynolds; children, Alex O’Banion, Haley O’Banion, Andria O’Banion, Eric O’Banion, Tressa Spennatti, Dustin Spennatti and Merrill Thomas Taylor Jr.; 12...

Kurt William Keilhofer

Kurt William Keilhofer

Dec 6, 2022

Keilhofer, Kurt William, 66, Mapleton, passed away on Tuesday December 6, 2022, in the line of duty in Huntingdon County. Born August 21, 1956, Pittsburgh, son of the late Richard and Bernadine (Fulton) Keilhofer. Survived by his loving wife, Mary Kathryn (Kyler) Keilhofer; daughters, Crystal Isenberg and wife, Tiffany; Constance Keilhofer; and Amanda Duck and husband, Michael; 15 grandchildren, Colton...

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