OBITUARIES

Joseph F. Witters Sr.

Joseph F. Witters Sr.

Nov 13, 2022

Witters, Joseph F. Sr., 60, Middletown, passed away November 13, 2022, at home. Born August 9, 1962, Wayne Township, son of the late James E. and Lulu (Gillam) Witters. Survived by his companion, Jodie Hawthorne Pierce; children, Amy Lynn Dumez, Amy Lou Witters, Jessica Walizer, Joseph F. Witters Jr., and Tyler Witters; 8 grandchildren; brother, James E. Witters Jr. and...

Darlene "Chunk" King

Darlene "Chunk" King

Nov 13, 2022

Darlene “Chunk” King, 79, Mount Union, passed away November 13, 2022 at UPMC West Shore, Mechanicsburg, PA. Born July 10, 1943, Huntingdon, daughter of the late Ralph W. and Ethel M. (McNerlin) Ramey. Preceded in death by her loving husband, Kenneth D. King. Survived by her two daughters, Tammy J. King and companion Buddy Kester; and Jodi Booher and husband...

Montague "Q" Walker Jr.

Montague "Q" Walker Jr.

Nov 12, 2022

Walker, Montague Jr. “Q”, 51, Huntingdon and formerly of Mount Union, passed away Saturday November 12, 2022, at UPMC Presbyterian, Pittsburgh. Born March 4, 1971, Huntingdon, son of Montague Walker Sr. and the late, Joan (Fortson) Walker. Survived by children, Trevon A. Walker, Destiny M. Walker and Marcel A. Walker; 2 grandchildren, Ka’mari Walker and Nyomi Dior Walker; brother, Travis...

Ronald Lee Anderson

Ronald Lee Anderson

Nov 7, 2022

Ronald L. Anderson, 75, of Three Springs died Monday, November 7, 2022, at his home. A private memorial will be held at the convenience of the family. Arrangements have been entrusted to Heath-Anderson Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 61 E. Shirley St., Mount Union, “Honored Provider of Veterans Funeral Care™.” Condolences may be made at AndersonFamilyFuneralHomes.com.

Leandra Renee Hanes

Leandra Renee Hanes

Nov 6, 2022

Hanes, Leandra Renee, 31, Dubois, passed away unexpectedly Sunday, November 6, 2022, at her home. Born May 3, 1991, Huntingdon, Daughter of Steven T. Hanes Sr. and Mary L. Hanes. Survived by her parents; her two children, Ashin and Bella Hanes; two brothers, Steven Hanes Jr. and Chase Hanes and companion Heather. Also surviving is her special companion, Mike Whelpley;...

Kelly Lou Rogers

Kelly Lou Rogers

Nov 5, 2022

Rogers, Kelly Lou (Bard), 59, Shirleysburg, Pennsylvania, passed away on November 5, 2022, after a well fought battle with cancer. Born July 11, 1963, daughter of the late Barry and Faye Bard (Miller). Survived by sister, Joey Glassco (Bard); brother, Michael Bard; niece, Mia Glassco; and nephew, Joshua Bard. Preceded in death by brother, Joshua Bard. She was a graduate...

Marlin Edward Horne

Marlin Edward Horne

Nov 5, 2022

Horne, Marlin Edward “Ed”, 81, Huntingdon, passed away Saturday November 5, 2022, at Penn Highlands Huntingdon. Born September 16, 1941, Mount Union, son of the late William S. and Nellie (McMullen) Horne. Survived by his loving wife, Erna (Ittner) Horne, whom he married on September 6, 1963, in Augsburg, Germany. Also survived by his children, Cindy LaVella and husband, Rick,...

Joyce E. Reck

Joyce E. Reck

Nov 4, 2022

Reck, Joyce “Jo”, 76, died Friday November 4, 2022, at Penn Highlands Huntingdon. Born September 12, 1946, Mount Union, daughter of the late John and Elsie (Snyder) Reck. Survived by sister, Linda, Mount Union; brother, Dave Reck and wife, Pat, Mount Union; niece Cheryl Johns and husband, Rob, Huntingdon; nephew, Jon Reck and wife, Deanna, York; sister-in-law, Marian Reck, Huntingdon;...

Russell E. Eckenrod

Russell E. Eckenrod

Nov 3, 2022

Eckenrod, Russell E., 76, Cresson, passed away unexpectedly November 3, 2022 at his home. Born April 21, 1946, Cresson, son of Leroy P. and Mary (Cogan) Eckenrod. Preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Leroy and Leonard Eckenrod; and sisters, Louise Eckenrod and Darlene Ruth. Survived by his loving wife, Monica A. (Novak); daughter, Debbie Miladinovich and husband Bob; grandchildren,...

James Earl White Sr.

James Earl White Sr.

Nov 3, 2022

White Sr., James Earl “Jim”, 72, Mount Union, passed away November 3, 2022. Born March 1, 1950, son of the late Gerald J. and Anna Marie (White) Dunmire. Survived by his loving wife, LuAnn A. (Snyder) White; children, Michele Reihart and husband, Scott; Rachele Dawn Rountree and husband, Michael; James Earl “Jimmy” White Jr. and companion, Erin; and Jamie White...

Brenda J. Hamman

Brenda J. Hamman

Nov 3, 2022

Hamman, Brenda J., 77, Three Springs, passed away Thursday November 3, 2022, at Penn Highlands Huntingdon. Born September 24, 1945, Tyrone, daughter of the late Leonard R. and Willie P. (Hall) Light. Preceded in death by her husband, Fred D. Hamman; and sister, Nancy Crosson. Survived by her son, Clarence Slates, Three Springs; Leonard Slates and wife, Rosalie, Three Springs;...

Laura W. Copenhaver

Laura W. Copenhaver

Nov 2, 2022

Copenhaver, Laura (Wasson), 75, Mount Union, went to be with the Lord on November 2, 2022, at home surrounded by her family. Born June 7, 1947, Huntingdon, daughter of the late Lorraine “LA” and Edna (Claycomb) Wasson. Survived by her loving husband, James E. Copenhaver Sr.; son, James E. Copenhaver Jr. and wife, Betsy; 2 grandchildren, James E. Copenhaver III...

Leroy Worthy

Leroy Worthy

Oct 30, 2022

Worthy, Leroy “Jake”, 83, Shirleysburg, passed away Sunday October 30, 2022, at home. Born February 13, 1939, Orbisonia, son of the late Roy and Eva (Varner) Worthy. Survived by his sons, Rodney Worthy and wife, Susi; and Neal Worthy and wife, Tammy; brothers, Tom and Gene Worthy; and numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren, nephews, nieces, cousins and friends. Preceded in death...

Loretta Kay Haubrick

Loretta Kay Haubrick

Oct 29, 2022

Haubrick, Loretta Kay (Byers), 80, Hill Valley, went to be with the Lord on Saturday October 29, 2022, at home surrounded by her family. Born June 30, 1942, Allenport, daughter of the late, James and Ethel (Naugle) Byers. Survived by her loving husband, Wilbur C. “Dink” Haubrick; children, Roxanne Scott and husband, Anthony, Wyoming; Tammy Starr and husband, John, Mount...

Ashlee Nicole Nolan

Ashlee Nicole Nolan

Oct 21, 2022

Nolan, Ashlee Nicole, 31, Harrisburg formerly of Lilly, passed away unexpectedly Friday, October 21, 2022. Born October 27, 1990, Lancaster, daughter of Kellie F. (Kirkland) Wade and husband, Gregory Wade Sr., Lilly; and Patrick M. Nolan and fiancée, Dawn Arwine, Elgin, South Carolina. Preceded in death by grandmother, Barbara Akerberg; grandfathers, William Kirkland and Patrick Nolan, Sr.; aunt, Katie Kirkland;...

Leslie Karen Loner

Leslie Karen Loner

Oct 21, 2022

Leslie Karen (McConahy) Loner, 70, Mount Union, passed away October 21, 2022, at 10:12pm at Westminster Woods, Huntingdon.  Born May 5, 1952, daughter of the late Gladys Elda (Wagner) and Ralph Elden McConahy. Survived by her husband, Joseph Loner Jr.; son, Joseph “Joey” Loner III; and daughter, Jessi Loner; 4 grandchildren, Adriana, Carmen, Rocco, and Dorian.  She loved animals, specifically dogs,...

Wanda Marie Pabian

Wanda Marie Pabian

Oct 21, 2022

Pabian, Wanda Marie, 65, a resident of the Ebensburg Center, passed away October 21, 2022 at UPMC Presbyterian, Pittsburgh. Born February 1, 1957, Spangler, daughter of the late Stanley C. and Louise M. (Dibble) Pabian. Preceded in death by her brother, Floyd Pabian; and brother-in-law, Bill Gadomski. Survived by her sisters, Sandy Delaney, Erie; Maralee “Mitzi” Maher and husband Thomas,...

Clair D. Horne

Clair D. Horne

Oct 21, 2022

Horne, Clair D., 87, Mount Union, passed away Friday October 21, 2022, at the James E. Van Zandt VA Medical Center, Altoona. Born March 18, 1935, Mount Union, son of the late Norman and Erna Horne. Survived by his loving wife Antonia (Cortes) Horne. Mr. Horne honorably served his country in the United States Air Force and retired with the...

Patsy Ann Harven

Patsy Ann Harven

Oct 20, 2022

Harven, Patsy Ann, 81, Mount Union, went to be with the Lord on October 20, 2022, at Geisinger Lewistown. Born July 2, 1941, daughter of the late, John and Dorothy (Heidel) Atherton. Survived by her children, Gregory Harven, Matthew Harven and wife, Pamela; Cindy Herrington and husband, Phil; Vickie Price; Carla McCarty and husband, Jimmy; 18 grandchildren; and 28 great-grandchildren;...

Mary M. Obester

Mary M. Obester

Oct 18, 2022

Obester, Mary Margaret, 99, Lilly, went home to be with the Lord October 18, 2022 surrounded by her family. Born August 3, 1923, Lilly, daughter of the late John J. and Anna V. (Mericsko) Obester. Preceded in death by her sister, Agnes Obester. Survived by her sisters, Dr. Dorothy Obester, Lilly; Theresa Byrnes and husband David, Cresson; and nephew, Very...

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