OBITUARIES
Barbara A. Brush
Dec 23, 2023
Brush, Barbara A., 77, Cresson, passed away unexpectedly December 23, 2023 at UPMC Altoona. Born November 18, 1946, Spangler, daughter of the late Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Kielbowick. Preceded in death by her husband, John J. Brush on May 4, 2003. Survived by her two sons, Brian Graboski, Nanty Glo; and Steven Graboski, Cresson. Barbara worked in healthcare as a...
Arlene Mae Goss
Dec 23, 2023
Goss, Arlene Mae, 97, formally of Hesston and most recently of Orbisonia, passed away peacefully on December 23, 2023, surrounded by her family at Embassy at Woodland Park. Born September 8, 1926, Pogue, daughter of the late John and Myrtle (Jaka) Cohenour. Preceded in death by her husband, Clair H. Goss whom she married in Huntingdon County in June of...
Barbara Jane Getz
Dec 12, 2023
Getz, Barbara Jane, 89, Mount Union, passed away Tuesday December 12, 2023, at Embassy at Woodland Park, Orbisonia. Born June 20, 1934, Altoona, daughter of the late George and Ruth Bliss. Preceded in death by her husband, Robert Getz Sr. who passed away on January 28, 1993. Also preceded in death by 5 brothers and 4 sisters. Survived by...
Patty Jo Varner
Dec 11, 2023
Varner, Patty Jo, 60, McVeytown, passed away Monday December 11, 2023, at Penn Highlands Huntingdon. Born March 23, 1963, Lewistown, daughter of the late Harold William and Helen Agnes (Boozel) Smith. Survived by her children, Leroy Varner Jr. and wife, Stacy; Randy Varner and wife, Danyle; and Shawn Varner and wife, Alicia; 11 grandchildren, Tayla, Raieghlyn Wright, Braytin, Kasey, Kenley,...
Gary Lee Hower
Dec 8, 2023
Hower, Gary Lee, 76, Mount Union, passed away Friday December 8, 2023, at Westminster Woods, Huntingdon. Born October 12, 1947, Mount Union, son of the late Clinton and Lois (Snyder) Hower. Survived by children, Franklin Hower; Angela Belkin and husband, Seth; 2 grandchildren, Matthew Cipriano and Jacob Belkin; brother, Charles Hower; nephew, Shane Hower and wife, Paige; and previous wife,...
William B. Reed
Dec 6, 2023
Reed, William B. “Bill”, 86, McVeytown, passed away December 6, 2023, at Valley View Rehabilitation, Belleville. Born March 6, 1937, Atkinson Mills, son of the late Theodore and Verna (Kirby) Reed. Survived by his loving wife of 66 years, Betty L. (Sechrist) Reed. Also surviving are siblings, Thomas Reed and wife, Barbara; and Jane Pollock; and numerous special nieces, nephews,...
Norman D. Brant
Dec 1, 2023
Brant, Norman D., 75, Mount Union, passed away December 1, 2023, at Embassy at Woodland Park, Orbisonia. Born April 18, 1948, Huntingdon, son of the late Harry and Helen (Winnick) Brant. Survived by his sons, Ryan M. Miller and wife, Christy; and Justin Brant and wife, Mikyung Yeon; 2 grandchildren, Ryan E. Miller and Jared Miller. Preceded in death by...
Merle T. Smay
Nov 29, 2023
Smay, Merle T., 92, Gallitzin, passed away November 29, 2023 at his home. Born March 22, 1931, Cresson, son of Eugene and Kathleen (Rudolph) Smay. Preceded in death by his parents; and sister, Betty Lou Shay. Survived by his loving wife, Dorothy (Eckenrode) Smay, whom he married August 22, 1959; children, Wayne and wife Sheryn, CA; Charlotte, Cresson; Chris and...
Nathaniel L. Trice
Nov 28, 2023
Trice, Nathaniel L., 81, Mount Union, went home to be with the Lord, November 28, 2023, at Penn Highlands Huntingdon Hospital. Born March 28, 1942, Huntingdon, son of the late Nathaniel H. and Evelyn ‘Sue’ (Frye) Trice. Survived by loving wife, Judith A. Trice, Mount Union; sons, Nathaniel L. Jr. and wife, Theraesa Trice, Largo, FL.; Douglas E Lester, Orbisonia;...
Nora J. Grissinger
Nov 25, 2023
Grissinger, Nora J. (Brown), 89, Orbisonia, passed away Saturday November 25, 2023, at home. Born July 3, 1934, Huntingdon, daughter of the late Janvier L. and Muriel A. (Fraker) Brown. Preceded in death by her husband, Andrew Grissinger, whom she married on September 4, 1954. Also preceding her in death are a grandson, Justin Locke and a sister, Betty Fleck....
Jean E. Troutman
Nov 25, 2023
Jean E. Troutman, 90, a long-time resident of Mount Union, passed away Nov. 25 at Harmony at State College. Born Dec. 1, 1932, in Burnham, she was the daughter of the late John and Hazel Harpster Dean. She was preceded in death by her husband, Kenneth E. Troutman of Mount Union; a brother, Calvin Dean of Burnham; a sister, Hazel...
Paul H. Link
Nov 24, 2023
Link, Paul H., 93, Cresson, passed away Friday, November 24, 2023 at home surrounded by his family. Born January 25, 1930, Ebensburg, son of the late T. Gordon and Gladys (Yingling) Link. Preceded in death by his loving wife, Pheobe (Hines) Link; son-in-law, Tim Fincham; brothers, Thomas, Joseph and Pete Link. Survived by daughter Alisa Henrich and husband, Rick; and...
Darlene J. Shehan
Nov 23, 2023
Shehan, Darlene J. (Werner), 74, Mill Creek, passed away Thursday November 23, 2023, at Embassy at Huntingdon Park. Born September 25, 1949, Huntingdon, daughter of the late Harry T. and Dora B. (Ardrey) Fetzer. Survived by her loving husband, Dennis L. Shehan; children, Tammy Rummings and fiancé, Dan Aumiller; Daniel Shehan and wife, Kayla; and Alan Shehan and wife, Roberta;...
Scott Thomas Hancock
Nov 18, 2023
Hancock, Scott Thomas, 61, Mount Union died November 18, 2023. Born March 6, 1962, Altoona, son of the late Thomas L. Hancock, Elaine Myers Stevens, and stepfather Harold “Buck” Stevens. Preceded in death by his grandparents, Tone and Edith Hancock and Clair and Ruth Prough. Scott is survived by two sons, Caleb French, McVeytown, and Braden Hancock, Shade Gap; siblings,...
Fern A. Dean
Nov 16, 2023
Dean, Fern A., 73, Mount Union, passed away Thursday November 16, 2023. Born September 9, 1950, Huntingdon, son of the late Ralp J. and Violet I. (Rinker) Dean. Preceded in death by his wife, Sandra (Booher) Dean; and siblings, Ronald J. Dean and Loraine Dean. Survived by children, Shilo Dean Drake and husband, Mark; Nakuma J. Dean; Donald Keiser and...
Patricia Jean Snyder
Nov 15, 2023
Snyder, Patricia Jean, 84, Mount Union, passed away November 15, 2023, surrounded by her family at her residence. Born February 10, 1939, Mount Union, daughter of the late Howard L. and Ida Jane (Burdge) Snyder. Preceded in death by brother, Howard L. Snyder and sister, Kay Snyder Ripple. Survived by brother, Donald Snyder and wife, Diana, Mount Union; Rodney Snyder...
John G. Urban
Nov 14, 2023
Urban, John George, 85, Mifflinville, passed away November 14, 2023 at his residence. Born May 28, 1938, Johnstown, son of the late John and Grace (Jacoby) Urban. Survived by his loving wife, Nadine (Koons) Urban, whom he married November 28, 1959 at St. Francis Xavier Church, Cresson; children, Dena St. Clair and husband, Jeff; John Urban and wife, Melissa; and...
Dennis Alvin Heeter
Nov 13, 2023
Heeter, Dennis Alvin “Gabe”, 81, Alexandria, passed away Monday November 13, 2023, at home. Born February 16, 1942, Saxton, son of the late Royer and Leona (Kensinger) Heeter. Survived by his loving wife, Linda Jean (Rumberger) Heeter; children, Dennis Andrew Heeter; Patricia Lancaster and husband, Donald; Dionne Mills; Joseph Heeter and fiancé, Joan; and Heather Heeter; 9 grandchildren; several great...
Charles C. Connacher
Nov 12, 2023
Connacher, Charles C., 76, Cresson, passed away November 12, 2023 at the Hollidaysburg Veterans Home after his fight with Alzheimer’s. Born March 3, 1947, Altoona, son of Fred R. and Camilla M. (Lantzy) Connacher. Preceded in death by his father, whom Charlie had always loved and admired. Survived by his mother, who continues to cherish the memories they shared together;...
Paula Elaine Harman
Nov 8, 2023
Harman, Paula Elaine (Briner), 83, Mount Union, passed away Wednesday November 8, 2023, at Embassy Woodland Park, Orbisonia. Born August 28, 1940, Burnham, daughter of the late Amos and Mary Pauline (Miller) Briner. Survived by her loving husband, George Jackson “Jack” Harman Jr. Also survived by children, Barron Herrington and wife Lori, Sharpsburg MD; George Jeffrey Harman and significant other...
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