OBITUARIES
Paula A. George
Oct 1, 2023
George, Paula A. (Ahles), 78, Cresson, passed away Sunday, October 1, 2023 peacefully at UPMC Altoona. Born April 21, 1945, Steubenville, OH, daughter of the late Pollard J. and Luella K. (Godfrey) Ahles. Survived by her husband, Patrick George; four children, Joann Horn, James (Amanda) Coudriet, Cheryl Bush and Kathy Netterblade; 9 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; and her brother, Ray Ahles....
Robert Drobnoek
Sep 23, 2023
Drobnoek, Robert, 63, Huntingdon, passed away Saturday, September 23, 2023. Born January 18, 1960, Altoona, son of the late Michael F. and Virginia M. (McConnell) Drobnoek. Survived by his son, Robert M. Drobnoek wife, Emily, Claysburg and by his daughter, Heather E. Kozlov, Altoona; six grandchildren, Klaus, Alexander, Miley, Madisyn, Hannah, and Isaiah. Also surviving are two brothers, Michael Drobnoek,...
Helen A. Marshall
Sep 22, 2023
Marshall, Helen A. (Knable), 77, formerly of Mount Union, went to be with the Lord on Friday September 22, 2023, at William Penn Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center, Lewistown. Born April 28, 1946, Huntingdon, daughter of the late Walter and Dolly (Matthews) Knable. Preceded in death by her husband, William R. Marshall; son, Ronald Marshall; and siblings, Jim, Walter “Sonny”, Emma,...
Warren Harold Hess Sr.
Sep 17, 2023
Hess, Warren Harold Sr. “Hessy”, 86, formerly of Mount Union, passed away Sunday September 17, 2023, at Embassy at Woodland Park, Orbisonia. Born September 7, 1937, Huntingdon County, son of the late Samuel and Ruth (Latherow) Hess. Preceded in death by his wife, Shirley Mae (Varner) Hess; also preceded in death by son, Theodore “Teddy” Hess; and siblings. Survived by...
Ty Michael Harrison
Sep 16, 2023
Harrison, Ty Michael, 28, Loretto, passed away unexpectedly September 16, 2023 at his home after a courageous battle with mental illness. Born May 31, 1995, Altoona, son of Michael C. and Miche E. (LeComte) Harrison. Preceded in death by his grandmother, Susan (Fukas) Harrison; grandfathers, Michael “Big Mike” Harrison, Ronald “Buster” Evon, and John LeComte. Survived by parents; his loving...
Richard William Fortney
Sep 15, 2023
Fortney, Richard William, 71, Lewistown, passed away on Friday September 15, 2023, at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville. Born November 10, 1951, Lewistown, son of the late William R. and Edna J. (Pecht) Fortney. Survived by his wife, Connie (Boozel) Fortney; children, Angela Miner; and Melissa Freeberg, and husband, Todd; stepchildren, Rob Ritter; Suzanne Ritter and husband, Crist Stimley; and Mary...
Brian D. Markley
Sep 13, 2023
Brian D. Markley, 68, Dublin Twp., Huntingdon Co., passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, September 13, 2023 at his home. Born July 2, 1955, Warren, Ohio, son of the late Alex C. and Ruth E. (Herman) Markley. At his request there will be no viewing or service. Arrangements have been entrusted to Heath-Anderson Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 61 E. Shirley St.,...
Mark William Kumpf
Sep 13, 2023
Kumpf, Mark William, 63, Mount Union, passed away on Wednesday September 13, 2023, at home surrounded by his family, after a courageous battle with illness. Born April 28, 1960, Altoona, son of the late Leo and Mary (Berndt) Kumpf. Survived by his loving wife, Audrey (Ehouse) Kumpf; daughter, Briana Cheyenne Kumpf and companion, Paul; 3 grandchildren, Aiden Carolus, Aliyah Kumpf,...
Gay Rosalie Wirrick
Sep 10, 2023
Wirrick, Gay Rosalie, 90, Lilly, passed away September 10, 2023 at Martha’s Manor, Lilly. Born August 15, 1933, Old Fields, WV, daughter of the late Carson and Ollie (Weatherholtz) Baldwin. Preceded in death by her sisters, Mary E. Shoemaker and Katherine Walls; and brothers, Luther, Bob, Omer and Wayne Baldwin. Survived by her loving husband of 57 years, John A....
Kenneth E. "Tom" Wharton
Sep 10, 2023
Wharton, Kenneth E. “Tom”, 89, Shirleysburg, passed away Sunday September 10, 2023, at home. Born November 1, 1933, Mapleton Depot, son of the late Melvin E. and Mary B. (Sheets) Wharton. Preceded in death by his wife, Barbara (Dell) Wharton; and son, Edward C. Wharton; siblings, Robert Wharton, Donald Wharton, Nina Shaffer, and infant Litha. Survived by his daughter, Peggy...
Samuel V. Hooper III
Sep 8, 2023
Hooper, Samuel Vaughn III., 61, Mapleton Depot, passed away on Friday September 8, 2023, at UPMC Altoona. Born September 2, 1962, Huntingdon, son of the late Samuel Vaughn Hooper II and Alice Mae (Henry) Hooper. Survived by his loving wife, Robin G. (Jamison) Hooper whom he married on June 27, 1987; son, Samuel Vaughn Hooper IV and wife, Karen; stepdaughter,...
Peggy M. Waite
Sep 8, 2023
Waite, Peggy M. (Park), 93, Huntingdon, passed away Friday September 8, 2023, at Westminster Woods, Huntingdon. She was the last surviving member of her family. Born May 27, 1930, Mapleton Depot, daughter of the late Chester and Florence (Miller) Park. Preceded in death by her loving husband, Roy M. Waite; and siblings, Chester Paul Park, Mary Querry, Beatrice Carson, Edwin...
Wilmer A. Jury
Sep 6, 2023
Jury, Wilmer A., 64, Kistler, passed away Wednesday, September 6, 2023. Born November 5, 1958, Huntingdon, son of the late Wilmer Carl and Blanche L. Jury. Survived by his loving wife of 33 years, Tammy S. (Carter); daughters, Brittany Jury and her fiancé’ Terry Leonard of Mount Union; Alisha Bankes and her husband Paul of Kistler; five grandchildren, Damien James...
Justin M. Lundberg
Sep 6, 2023
Lundberg, Justin M., 39, Gallitzin, passed away September 6, 2023 at UPMC Altoona. Born February 7, 1984, Guymon, OK, son of Jeffrey Lundberg and Debra (McCloskey) Lundberg. Preceded in death by his grandfathers, Patrick McCloskey and Clair Lundberg; and two uncles, Patrick “Pitter” and Steven McCloskey. Survived by his son, Dustin Eberhart; mother and father; stepmother, Jennifer Baum-Lundberg; brothers, Jason...
Patrick Allen Kyler
Aug 30, 2023
Kyler, Patrick Allen, 76, Newton Hamilton, passed away on Wednesday August 30, 2023, surrounded by his family at UPMC Shadyside, Pittsburgh. Born January 4, 1947, Huntingdon, son of the late Buddy B. and Mary J. (Miles) Kyler. Survived by his loving wife, Patricia Mae (Laird) Kyler; children, Jodi Atherton and husband, Kyle; Patrick W. Kyler and wife, Sue; and Matthew...
Willis Allen Nearhood Sr.
Aug 28, 2023
Nearhood, Willis Allen, 69, Mifflintown, passed away Monday August 28, 2023. Born September 14, 1953, Huntingdon, son of the late Allen Charles and Lucy Marie (Watkins) Nearhood. Preceded in death by his loving wife and high school sweetheart, Barbara A. (Booher) Nearhood. Also preceded in death by an infant sister, Veronica Nearhood. Survived by his children, Willis A. Nearhood Jr....
Wendell A. Miller Sr.
Aug 25, 2023
Miller, Wendell A. Sr. 82, Cedar Crest, passed away surrounded by his family at his home on August 25, 2023. Born October 11, 1940, Huntingdon, son of the late William G. and Violet M. (Gross) Miller. Preceded in death by his loving wife, Linda Lee Miller, granddaughter, Payden and grandson, Corey, brothers, Thomas, Kenyon, and John E. Miller, and infant...
Nellie Rosemond Lewis
Aug 23, 2023
Nellie Rosemond Lewis, beloved mother and grandmother passed away unexpectedly on August 23, 2023, at the age of 74. Nellie was born on March 12, 1949, to the late Daisy A and Malakia Jackson Sr. and grew up in Mount Union with her brothers, sisters and a host of cousins and extended family. Nellie graduated from Captain Jack High School....
Roger Lee Henry
Aug 17, 2023
Henry, Roger Lee, 74, Hill Valley, passed away Thursday August 17, 2023, at home. Born January 29, 1949, Mill Creek, son of the late Frank and Betty (Bowser) Henry. Surviving at home are his loving wife, Penny (Aurand) Henry; daughter, Melinda Henry and Della. Also survived by 5 grandchildren, Korey, Brandon, Kayla, Emily and Hannah; 12 great-grandchildren; and brothers, Gene,...
Nancy Jane Isenberg
Aug 16, 2023
Nancy Jane Isenberg passed away, surrounded by loved ones, on Wednesday August 16th, 2023. Jane is reunited in death with her beloved husband, Steven Lex Isenberg of Alexandria, PA. She is also preceded in death by her cherished mother, Nancy Jane Riley and grandparents Elva Mae and Charles Noah Bare, as well as her eldest stepson, Steven Nathan “Nate” Isenberg....
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