OBITUARIES
Dorothy Jean Sloan
Sep 20, 2022
Sloan, Dorothy Jean, 90, Lilly, passed away unexpectedly September 20, 2022 at her home. Born April 30, 1932, Lilly, daughter of John T. and Dorothy P. (Diehl) Sloan. Preceded in death by her parents and brother, Merle E. Sloan. She was the last survivor of her immediate family. Dorothy is survived by her numerous cousins and her beloved cat, Beauty....
Helen D. Rinker
Sep 15, 2022
Rinker, Helen D., 92, Kistler, went to be with the Lord September 15, 2022. Born November 19, 1929, daughter of the late Michael and Anna Mary (Sepela) Kurey. Preceded in death by her husband, Harry M. Rinker; son Michael F. Rinker; brothers, Steven, Joseph, Michael, John, and Andrew Kurey. Survived by her daughter Debra A. Rinker as well as many...
Andrew Grissinger
Sep 13, 2022
Grissinger, Andrew, 87, Orbisonia, went to be with the Lord on September 13, 2022, at Embassy at Woodland Park. Born November 8, 1934, Maddensville, son of the late Harvey and Ruth (Knepp) Grissinger. Survived by loving wife, Nora Jean (Brown) Grissinger; children, Steven L. Grissinger, Donna Grissinger Locke, and Ruth E. Grissinger; 5 grandchildren; 10 great grandchildren; and 2 great...
Jerry Grant Bumgardner
Sep 8, 2022
Bumgardner, Jerry Grant, 71, Lewistown, passed away Thursday September 8, 2022, at Geisinger Lewistown. Born October 11, 1950, son of the late Melvin Rance Bumgardner Sr. and Mary Lou (Tate) Bornman. Survived by his loving wife, Linda K. (Harpster) Bumgardner; daughter, Christy Billett and husband, Greg; stepchildren, Thomas Wilson and wife, Crystal; Marla Gahagen; Eric Wilson and wife, Taryn; 25...
Frances B. Hocker
Sep 6, 2022
Hocker, Frances B., 79, resided with her granddaughter Chasity Dillman in McConnellsburg, passed away September 6, 2022, at Embassy at Woodland Park, Orbisonia. Born July 1, 1943, Richmond VA., daughter of the late William P. and Marguerite (Harris) Brown. Preceded in death by loving husband, John W. Hocker; and siblings, William S. Brown, Martha King and Mary Suder. Survived by...
Jared Jack McCartney
Aug 26, 2022
McCartney, Jared Jack, 21, Shirleysburg, went to be with the Lord Friday August 26, 2022. Born October 13, 2000, Huntingdon, son of Jack D. McCartney Jr. and Lee-Ann Tustin. Survived by his parents; paternal grandparents, Jack D. McCartney Sr. and Daphne McCartney; siblings, Josh McCartney and partner, Katelynn Feather; Jack McCartney III; Kristina Gallaher and husband, Ervin; and Justin McCartney;...
Wilbert E. Hileman
Aug 21, 2022
Hileman, Wilbert E., 91, Mount Union, went to be with the Lord on Sunday August 21, 2022, at Geisinger Lewistown. Born February 16, 1931, in Hill Valley, Huntingdon County, son of the late Walter and Frances (Stange) Hileman. Survived by his loving wife, Agnes (Dubey) Hileman of 48 years; loving daughter, Eileen H. Muir and husband, Gene; son, John Hileman and daughter,...
Mabel E. Foster
Aug 18, 2022
Foster, Mabel E. (Davis), 100, formerly of Newton Hamilton, passed away Thursday, August 18, 2022, at Valley View Haven, Belleville. Born July 1, 1922, Mifflintown, daughter of the late Ralph E. and Emma F. (Bard) Davis. Preceded in death by her loving husband, Chester F. Foster and grandchildren, Jennifer Elizabeth Knepp and Madison Foster. Survived by son, Robert R. Foster...
Lester B. Hull
Aug 16, 2022
Hull, Lester Benjamin, 78, Rockhill, passed away August 16, 2022, at Geisinger Lewistown Hospital. Born August 30, 1943, Hancock Maryland, son of the late Lester and Dorothy (Younker) Hull. Survived by his loving wife, Pauline Louise (Booher); 2 stepsons, Michael Booher and wife Christine; and Anthony Booher and his wife Terri; 3 grandchildren, Brandey, Nakisha, and Whitney; 7 great grandchildren,...
Robert "Bob" J. Conway
Aug 16, 2022
Conway, Robert “Bob” J., 88, Cresson, passed away August 16, 2022 at UPMC Altoona. Born July 13, 1934, Cresson, son of the late Charles and Bertha (Beiswenger) Conway. He was preceded in death by his brother, Thomas. He was a great husband, father, and brother and a kind person. He was loved by many, including his wife of 59 years,...
Donald F. Eckenrode
Aug 14, 2022
Eckenrode, Donald F., 71, Cresson, passed away unexpectedly Sunday, August 14, 2022 at his home. Born May 31, 1951, Altoona, son of Harold T. and Edna E. (Trexler) Eckenrode. Preceded in death by his father; brothers, Michael, James, and Robert Eckenrode; and father-in-law, Richard Yeckely. Survived by his loving wife, Cynthia L. (Yeckley); children, Angelina Valvo and husband Tony, Aliquippa;...
Blayne M.W. Sheeler
Aug 12, 2022
Sheeler, Blayne M.W., 17, Mount Union, passed away August 12, 2022. Born February 3, 2005, son of Tonya M. Sheeler. Survived by his mother; grandmother, Sandy Sheeler; grandfathers, Terry Sheeler and Robert Kester; brother, Caleb Sheeler; uncles, Dustin Kester and fiancé, Kristy and Joshua Sheeler; aunts, Kara Kester and Jessica Walker and husband, Dean ; and numerous cousins. Preceded in...
Barry W. Renninger
Aug 12, 2022
Barry W. Renninger, 78, Mount Union, passed away on August 12, 2022 at UPMC Altoona with his family by his side. Born February 21, 1944 in Shirley Township, son of the late Carl and Elsie (Oppel) Renninger. He married his loving wife, Nancy Jane Morgan on November 16, 1968 in the Calvin United Methodist Church. She preceded him in death on...
Ronald "Buster" J. Evon
Aug 7, 2022
Evon, Ronald “Buster” J., 72, Loretto, passed away unexpectedly Sunday, August 7, 2022 at his home. Born January 17, 1950, Gallitzin, son of the late Andrew P. and Elizabeth J. (Halleran) Evon. Survived by his loving wife, Elaine A. (Marino); children, Heather Evon, Duncansville; Miche Harrison and husband Michael, Loretto; Chris Stevens and wife Amy, Loretto; and Shawn Stevens and...
Carole A. Parrish
Aug 6, 2022
Parrish, Carole A., 79, Cresson, formerly of Rochester, NY, passed away Saturday, August 6, 2022. Born September 1, 1942, Rochester, NY, daughter of the late Joseph Earl and Irene A. (Grove) Parrish. Preceded in death by her siblings, Joseph and Joan Hogan. Survived by her daughter, Ann Otolinsky and husband Walter, Cresson; and grandson, Tyler Moudry; and many nieces and...
LaRue Locke
Jul 28, 2022
LaRue Locke, 99, of SpiriTrust Lutheran Home, Chambersburg, PA where she resided for the last 1 ½ years, went home to be with the Lord Thursday, July 28, 2022. She was the beloved wife of the late Donald Locke, with whom she shared many wonderful years of marriage prior to his passing in 2002. LaRue was born March 23, 1923...
Beverly Ann Stevens
Jul 27, 2022
Stevens, Beverly Ann (Wyland) Melhorn, 84, Duncansville, passed away July 27, 2022 at Conemaugh Nason Medical Center, Roaring Spring. Born September 12, 1937, Cresson, daughter of the late Norman and M. Monica (Waltz) Wyland. Preceded in death by her brothers, Joseph “Barry”, Gerald “Jerry”, and Boyd “David” Wyland. Survived by her husband of 40 years, Terry Stevens, whom she married...
Thomas D. Slattery
Jul 25, 2022
Slattery, Thomas D., 85, Cresson, passed away July 25, 2022 at UPMC Altoona. Born August 14, 1936, Sankertown, son of the late John and Annie (Barchen) Slattery, Sr. Preceded in death by his brothers, John Jr., Michael and Dennis Slattery. Survived by his son, Thomas D. Slattery Jr., Altoona; sister, Lenora Niles, Alexandria, VA; and brother, Robert Slattery, Cresson. Thomas...
Jerry C. Shope
Jul 23, 2022
Shope, Jerry C., 67, Saltillo, went home to be with the Lord on July 23, 2022, at the Fulton County Medical Center following an extended illness. Born December 19, 1954, Saltillo, son of the late Jerry F. and Mildred E. (Leonard) Shope. Survived by his loving wife, Alethea K. (Bollinger) Shope whom he married on July 17, 1976, by his...
Vickie E. Madilia
Jul 22, 2022
Madilia, Vickie (Price), 72, Mount Union, passed away July 22, 2022, at home. Born August 12, 1949, Huntingdon, daughter of the late Doyle C. and Phyllis J. (Montgomery) Price. Preceded in death by husband, Anthony Madilia III. Survived by her loving companion, Charles “Shade” Varner; sons, William Dinardi and John Madilia; 5 grandchildren, Brandon Dinardi, Joshua Madilia, Justin Madilia, Margaret...
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