OBITUARIES
Jean E. McElrath
Apr 23, 2023
McElrath, Jean E. 84, Mount Union, passed away Sunday, April 23, 2023, at her residence. Born August 31, 1938, to the late Clayton Ellsworth and Jane E. (Shoop) McElrath. She is survived by daughters: Judy A. Winfree, Brenda S. Collins and Kathy L. St. Louis; grandchildren, Michelle Corbin Brown, Hannah Wert and Brandie Coons; great-grandchildren, Kaitlyn Norris, Alex Zeigler, Weston...
John W. Murphy
Apr 22, 2023
Murphy, John W. “Murph”, 88, Cresson, passed away Saturday, April 22, 2023 at home with his family at his side. Born October 14, 1934, Munster Twp., son of the late Leo F. and Esther R. (Krug) Murphy. Preceded in death by his infant brother, Patrick. Survived by his loving wife of 63 years, Susan (Koons); children, David Murphy and wife,...
Virginia D. Reed
Apr 22, 2023
Reed, Virginia D., Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of His saints. Victoriously Virginia D. Reed went Home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on April 22, 2023, at the age of 93. Her vision and hearing are now perfect as she saw and heard her Lord say, "Welcome home, thou good and...
Victoria Prough
Apr 19, 2023
Prough, Victoria, 83, Mount Union, passed away on Wednesday, April 19, 2023, at the UPMC Altoona Hospital. Born August 11, 1939, Mount Union, daughter of the late John and Mary (Maskulyak) Petron. Preceded in death by her husband, Ronald E. Prough. Survived by her son, Ronald C. Prough; and daughter, Julie A. Prough; 2 grandsons, Nicholas R. Prough and wife Kelsey;...
Stephen Edward Calon
Apr 19, 2023
Calon, Stephen Edward, 68, Huntingdon, passed away April 19, 2023. Born May 27, 1954, Huntingdon, son of the late Stephen and Geraldine (Weaver) Calon. Survived by his two sons; siblings, Dianne Hawn and husband, Lawrence; Madeline Weinstein and husband, Gerald; and John Calon and companion, Karen; and many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Stephen was a graduate of Huntingdon Area...
Amanda Raylene Bookwalter
Apr 10, 2023
Bookwalter, Amanda Raylene, 42, Arkansas, passed away April 10, 2023. Born March 29, 1981, Huntingdon, daughter of Rick Bookwalter and the late Bonita (Holloway). Survived by children, Michael Smith Jr. and wife, Anna; Jacob Smith, and Emily Smith; and 2 grandchildren. Preceded in death by siblings, Misty and Ralph Bookwalter. Amanda graduated from Mount Union Area High School. She was...
Annette L. Bilger
Apr 7, 2023
Bilger, Annette L., 66, Mount Union, went home to be with the Lord April 7, 2023, at Embassy of Huntingdon. Born December 16, 1956, Huntingdon, daughter of the late Fern E. and Ruth J. (Banks) Parks. Preceded in death by her loving husband, Ronald L. Bilger whom she married March 20, 1976; sister, Tina Boozel; and granddaughter, Hannah Long. Survived...
Dorothy Mae Emery
Apr 5, 2023
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, Dorothy Mae Emery, who was a devoted Christian. Dorothy went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, April 5th, 2023, at the age of 92 years old.
Dorothy was a pillar of strength for our family and lived a life that was...
Fr. Paul M. Robine
Apr 4, 2023
Robine, Father Paul M., 89, a resident of Garvey Manor, Hollidaysburg, went home to be with the Lord April 4, 2023 at UPMC Altoona after a brief illness. Born February 15, 1934, Altoona, son of the late Martin D. and Mary M. (Weidmann) Robine. Preceded in death by his sister, Bernadette Robine; and step-mother, Lucile B. (Locke) Robine. Fr. Robine...
Robert D. Mull
Apr 2, 2023
Robert David Mull, 79, of Huntingdon, PA, passed away Palm Sunday, April 2nd, 2023, at UPMC Altoona. He was the son of the late Harry and Harriet (Waggoner) Mull of Chicago. He was married to Joyce (Crissman) Mull for 40 years. Bob was preceded in death by his parents, his in-laws, Earl and Dorothy Crissman, niece Amanda Crist, and first...
Jane R. Rorer
Apr 2, 2023
Rorer, Jane R., 94, Belleville, went to be with the Lord on Sunday April 2, 2023, at Valley View Retirement Community. Born April 29, 1928, Mount Union, daughter of the late Owen S. and Iva E. (Shade) Rosenbery. Preceded in death by her husband, Garth G. Rorer, whom she married on June 12, 1954 at the Allenport United Methodist Church....
David L. Cornelius
Mar 26, 2023
Cornelius, David L. “Korky” 58, Huntingdon, passed away at his home Sunday March 26, 2023. Born December 25, 1964, Huntingdon, son of Brenda (Cornelius) and stepfather, Norman Clugston. Survived by lifelong companion, Dana L. Lippert and her daughter, Autumn Pentland; sister, Norma Clugston; brother, Norman Clugston and wife, Joni; sister Tracy Daugherty; nephew, Cody Bertres; nieces, Chelsea Richner and husband,...
Gertrude A. Lucas
Mar 19, 2023
Lucas, Gertrude A. (Flasher), 81, Three Springs, went to be with the Lord Sunday March 19, 2023, at UPMC Altoona. Born October 9, 1941, Shirley Township, daughter of the late Chester and Amanda (Walker) Flasher. Preceded in death by husband, Andrew Lucas Jr.; son, Andrew J. Lucas; and siblings, Marion White, John Flasher, Robert Flasher, Clara DiSalvo and Hazel Cain....
John N. Harkleroad
Mar 19, 2023
Harkleroad, John N., 82, Mapleton Depot, passed away March 19, 2023 at Penn Highlands, Huntingdon. Born October 10, 1940, Cedar Crest, son of the late Nathan H. Sr. and Dorothy Marie (Williams) Harkleroad. Preceded in death by his loving wife, Carole E. (Lape) . Survived by his children, Mark Harkleroad and wife, Robin, of Parker Colorado; Sherry L. Smith of...
Trevon Alexander Walker
Mar 17, 2023
Walker, Trevon Alexander, 26, Lebanon and formerly of Mount Union, passed away unexpectedly on Friday March 17, 2023 at Wellspan Hospital, York. Born October 11, 1996, Huntingdon, son of Jennifer (Briar) Walker and the late Montague “Q” Walker Jr. Survived by fiancé, Amanda McKim; children, Destinee and Jace Newton; siblings, Destiny and Marcel Walker; nephew, Ka’Mari Walker; niece, Nyomi Walker;...
Kenneth L. Holley
Mar 16, 2023
Holley, Kenneth L., 74, Cresson, passed away unexpectedly Thursday, March 16, 2023 at his home. Born October 6, 1948, Altoona, son of the late Earl G. and Mary L. (Campbell) Holley. Preceded in death by his son, Shawn Holley; and brother, Roger Holley. Survived by his loving wife, Julie K. (Garlow) Holley; children, Patrick (Michelle) Holley, Rick Holley, April (John)...
Ralson D. Varner Jr.
Mar 15, 2023
Varner, Ralson D. Jr., 47, Newton Hamilton, passed away March 15, 2023. Born July 14, 1975, Huntingdon, son of late Ralson D. Sr. and Stella (Hampton) Varner. Survived by siblings, April D. Wilson and husband, Eric, Newton Hamilton; Julie Sheeder and husband, Mark, Shirleysburg; Carolyn Blosser and companion, Kyle, Mount Union; John Kidd III and companion, Candy, Mount Union; Emily...
Elvin George Heisey Sr.
Mar 15, 2023
Heisey, Elvin George, 63, Huntingdon, passed away Wednesday March 15, 2023, at home surrounded by his family. Born August 11, 1959, Lancaster, son of the late Elvin and Bessie Mae (Shertzer) Smith. Survived by his loving wife, Dena Mae (Wright) Faust; children, Jennifer Moyer; Elvin George Heisey Jr. and wife, April; and Brianna Nicole Heisey; stepsons, Brice Fisher and Joshua...
Josephine Kozak
Mar 12, 2023
Kozak, Josephine, 96, Lilly, passed away March 12, 2023 at Maple Winds Health & Rehab, Portage. Born December 17, 1926, Lilly, daughter of the late Andrew and Honorata (Godzisz) Zajdel. She was married to beloved husband, John Kozak for 58 years before his death in 2009. They had four children together, Jeanie DeLuca, Larry, Bill and Jim Kozak. She was...
Edna R. Harker
Mar 10, 2023
Harker, Edna R. (Miller), 94, Mount Union, passed away Friday March 10, 2023, at home. Born March 5, 1929, Centre County, daughter of the late Rev. Charles F. and Claudia (Stapleton) Miller. Preceded in death by husbands, Bruce Walter; Jack Lender; and Larry Harker; infant daughter, Peggy; infant brother, Charles Jr.; 2 grandchildren; 1 great grandchild; and brother, Edwin Miller....
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