OBITUARIES

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...

Irene L. Link

Irene L. Link

Dec 3, 2022

Link, Irene L., 100, Cresson, passed away peacefully Saturday, December 3, 2022 at the Presbyterian Village at Hollidaysburg. Born October 24, 1922, Portage, daughter of the late Earl and Agnes (Mulvihill) Kiel. Preceded in death by her beloved husband, Clayton J. Link. She is survived by her children, Tharba (Edward) Urben and Eric Link; grandchildren, Heidi Urben and Andrew (Ashley)...

Benjamin F. Whitsel

Benjamin F. Whitsel

Dec 2, 2022

Whitsel, Benjamin “Ben” Franklin, 91, of Hill Valley, Huntingdon Co., passed away from complications of Alzheimer’s on Friday, December 2, 2022 at UPMC Altoona. Born July 22, 1931 in Cromwell Township, Ben was one of thirteen children of the late Richard Doyle and Fannie Catherine (Gabert) Whitsel. He is survived by his wife of sixty-three years, Marcia Ann (Shank) Whitsel....

Roxann G. Santulli

Roxann G. Santulli

Dec 1, 2022

Santulli, Roxann G., 63, Cresson, passed away unexpectedly December 1, 2022 at her home. Born December 11, 1958, Queens, NY, daughter of Leslie Milnes and Zorina (Rivera) Bowman. Preceded in death by her father; and husband, Carmine Santulli, Jr. Survived by her mother; and son, Duane Horton. At Roxann’s request, there will be no viewing or service. Arrangements have been...

Rose Anna Flagle

Rose Anna Flagle

Nov 30, 2022

Flagle, Rose Anna, 103, Lewistown, passed away November 30, 2022, at the William Penn Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center of Lewistown. Born May 25, 1919, Vineyard, Pennsylvania, daughter of the late Frank and Sophia (Jachowicz) Semla. Preceded in death by her husband, Charles R. Flagle. Survived by her daughter, Judith Ann Hayduk husband Ronald of McVeytown; her son, Richard W. Flagle...

Linda Dean (Havice) Stidfole

Linda Dean (Havice) Stidfole

Nov 29, 2022

Linda Dean (Havice) Stidfole passed away in her home surrounded by her family on the morning of November 29, 2022, at the age of 84. Linda was born on May 6,1938 in Lewistown. She was one of six children born to the late Laura (Firth) Zong and Blaine Havice, Sr. Linda was preceded in death by her husband of 65...

Judy E. Glasgow

Judy E. Glasgow

Nov 29, 2022

Glasgow, Judy Elizabeth, 74, Mapleton, passed away November 29, 2022 at UPMC Altoona. Born May 28, 1948, Mill Creek, Henderson Twp., daughter of the late Kenneth N. and Mazzie J. (Hockenberry) O’Donnell. Preceded in death by her husband, Herman L. Glasgow; brothers, Andy “Burp” and John O’Donnell. Survived by her sons, Brian and Kevin Glasgow, Mapleton; four grandchildren, Brandon, Shon,...

Marnie L. Fields

Marnie L. Fields

Nov 28, 2022

Fields, Marnie L., 75, Shirleysburg, passed away November 28, 2022, at Penn Highlands Huntingdon. Born October 1, 1947, Huntingdon, daughter of the late Myron and Leona (Shore) Horton. Preceded in death by her husband, Harold A. Fields. Survived by her three sons, Richard H., Jonathan wife Brandi, and James Fields; five grandchildren, Shyla, Jonny, Nicholas, Carter, and Emily Fields. Also...

Donald G. Suders

Donald G. Suders

Nov 27, 2022

Suders, Donald Gene, 55, McVeytown, passed away November 27, 2022, at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville. Born August 28, 1967, son of the late Earl E. and Mary C. (Cramer) Suders. Preceded in death by his loving wife and soulmate, Karen Marie (Gunter) Suders. Survived by his two brothers: Terry E, wife Mary “Cookie” of Mapleton and William G. “Bill” wife...

Peggy E. Stickler

Peggy E. Stickler

Nov 26, 2022

Stickler, Peggy Elizabeth (Schilling), 59, Huntingdon, passed away unexpectedly November 26, 2022 at UPMC Altoona due to complications from surgery. Born July 2, 1963, Bellfonte, Centre County, daughter of Frederick V. and Carolyn E. (Showers) Schilling. She was preceded in death by her parents; sister, Debbie; and brother, Scott. Survived by her honey of 33 years, Albert Fragassi; sons, Jesse...

Diana Marie Bright

Diana Marie Bright

Nov 25, 2022

Bright, Diana, 68, McVeytown, passed away November 25, 2022. Born January 16, 1954, Dillon, South Carolina, daughter of the late Jack and Mildred (Berry) Whisonant. Survived by her longtime companion, Wayne King; children, Dinky Bright, Dennis Bright, Danny Bright, and Mary Bright; along with 13 grandchildren. Diana was also survived by her siblings, Johnny Whisonant, Ohio; Dennis Whisonant; Jacky Spell and...

Kristopher M. McConnell

Kristopher M. McConnell

Nov 25, 2022

McConnell, Kristopher “Kook” Michael, 37, Lilly, was freed of his earthly suffering and entered into eternal paradise November 25, 2022 at UPMC Altoona. Born September 29, 1985, Altoona, son of Michael S. and Pauline L. (Drunek) McConnell. Preceded in death by paternal grandmother, Takeko McConnell and loyal furry companion, Heinz. Survived by his ever-loving parents of Lilly; sons, Brexin and...

Penny Louise Miles

Penny Louise Miles

Nov 24, 2022

Miles, Penny Louise (Shoemaker), 58, Huntingdon, passed away Thursday November 24, 2022, at home surrounded by her family. Born February 23, 1964, Huntingdon, daughter of the late Edward and Betty (Miller) Shoemaker. Survived by daughter, Heather Miles and companion, Timothy; son, Wesley Miles and wife, Trisha; and 4 grandchildren, Derrick Fultz, Cierra Fultz, Taylynn Miles and Raegan Miles. Preceded in...

Stella C. Ketchessin

Stella C. Ketchessin

Nov 21, 2022

Ketchessin, Stella Cecelia (Campagna), 102, entered eternal life on November 21, 2022. She was born January 19, 1920 in Lilly to the late Carlo Amerigo and Maria Grazia Corvino (Mary Grace Courvina) Campagna. She is preceded in death by her beloved husband, Michael Joseph Ketchessin; Grandparents, Antonio and Maria Giuseppina (Iapalucci) Corvino; Sisters and Best Friends, Margaret, Ida, Elnora, Christina,...

Timothy J. VanGuilder

Timothy J. VanGuilder

Nov 21, 2022

VanGuilder, Timothy J., 58, Blairsville, passed away unexpectedly November 21, 2022. Born October 28, 1964, Altoona, son of Patricia A. (Delaney) Slattery and the late John R. VanGuilder. Preceded in death by his step-father, Dennis P. Slattery; and maternal grandparents, Leroy and Florence Delaney. Survived by his mother; sisters, Jacqueline Eberhart and husband, Kenneth; and Denise Reese and husband, Michael...

John W. Sollers

John W. Sollers

Nov 20, 2022

Sollers, John W., 90, Huntingdon, passed away Sunday November 20, 2022, at Penn Highlands Huntingdon. Born July 3, 1932, Alexandria, son of the late Carl F. and Bessie (Locke) Sollers. Survived by his loving wife of 40 years, Ardeth M. (Hill) Sollers; daughter, Rose Marie Mosley of Millvale NJ, Stepdaughter, Donna Schueck and husband, Joe; stepson, Donald Blair and, wife...

Annette Marie Yoder

Annette Marie Yoder

Nov 16, 2022

Yoder, Annette Marie (Stubbs), 74, went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Wednesday November 16, 2022, at home. Born August 28, 1948, Mapleton, daughter of the late Walter L. and Edith Marie (Dell) Stubbs. Survived by her loving husband, Leon Yoder, whom she married on November 5, 1993. Also survived by sons, Stephen Todaro and wife,...

Karen Marie Suders

Karen Marie Suders

Nov 15, 2022

Suders, Karen Marie (Gunter), 49, McVeytown, passed away November 15, 2022, in Mifflin County. Born August 6, 1973, daughter of David H. and Nina R. (Appold) Gunter. Survived by loving husband and soulmate, Donald Gene Suders; brothers, Jon Gunter and fiancé, Jennifer, Pasadena MD; James Gunter and companion, Zoey, Red Line; Jeffrey Gunter and wife, Charlotte, Germany; and many special...

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