OBITUARIES
Patricia Jean Snyder
Nov 15, 2023
Snyder, Patricia Jean, 84, Mount Union, passed away November 15, 2023, surrounded by her family at her residence. Born February 10, 1939, Mount Union, daughter of the late Howard L. and Ida Jane (Burdge) Snyder. Preceded in death by brother, Howard L. Snyder and sister, Kay Snyder Ripple. Survived by brother, Donald Snyder and wife, Diana, Mount Union; Rodney Snyder...
John G. Urban
Nov 14, 2023
Urban, John George, 85, Mifflinville, passed away November 14, 2023 at his residence. Born May 28, 1938, Johnstown, son of the late John and Grace (Jacoby) Urban. Survived by his loving wife, Nadine (Koons) Urban, whom he married November 28, 1959 at St. Francis Xavier Church, Cresson; children, Dena St. Clair and husband, Jeff; John Urban and wife, Melissa; and...
Dennis Alvin Heeter
Nov 13, 2023
Heeter, Dennis Alvin “Gabe”, 81, Alexandria, passed away Monday November 13, 2023, at home. Born February 16, 1942, Saxton, son of the late Royer and Leona (Kensinger) Heeter. Survived by his loving wife, Linda Jean (Rumberger) Heeter; children, Dennis Andrew Heeter; Patricia Lancaster and husband, Donald; Dionne Mills; Joseph Heeter and fiancé, Joan; and Heather Heeter; 9 grandchildren; several great...
Charles C. Connacher
Nov 12, 2023
Connacher, Charles C., 76, Cresson, passed away November 12, 2023 at the Hollidaysburg Veterans Home after his fight with Alzheimer’s. Born March 3, 1947, Altoona, son of Fred R. and Camilla M. (Lantzy) Connacher. Preceded in death by his father, whom Charlie had always loved and admired. Survived by his mother, who continues to cherish the memories they shared together;...
Paula Elaine Harman
Nov 8, 2023
Harman, Paula Elaine (Briner), 83, Mount Union, passed away Wednesday November 8, 2023, at Embassy Woodland Park, Orbisonia. Born August 28, 1940, Burnham, daughter of the late Amos and Mary Pauline (Miller) Briner. Survived by her loving husband, George Jackson “Jack” Harman Jr. Also survived by children, Barron Herrington and wife Lori, Sharpsburg MD; George Jeffrey Harman and significant other...
Charles E. Williams, Sr.
Nov 8, 2023
Williams Sr., Charles E. “24Strong”, 64, Cresson, passed away Wednesday, November 8, 2023 at UPMC Altoona, surrounded by his family. Born October 1, 1959, Altoona, son of Russell H. and Daisy B. (Weatherwalk) Williams, Sr. Preceded in death by his father; and brothers, Russell H. Williams, Jr. and Larry C. Williams, Sr. Survived by his mother; loving wife, Cheryl L....
Fred H. Diak
Nov 6, 2023
Diak, Fred H., 86, Mount Union, passed away Monday November 6, 2023, at home following a lengthy illness. Born December 14, 1936, Robertsdale, son of the late John and Ellen (Rubbick) Diak. Survived by his loving wife, Mary Jane (Hileman) Diak, whom he married on April 4, 1965, at the First United Methodist Church, Mount Union. Also surviving are children,...
Roxanne M. Roberts
Nov 4, 2023
Roberts, Roxanne M., 65, Cresson, passed away November 4, 2023 surrounded by her family after a brief battle with cancer at her residence. Born May 18, 1958, Altoona, daughter of Marie (Seabolt) Kuntz. Preceded in death by her husband, Gary Roberts Sr.; stepfathers, Clarence Teeter Sr. and Bill Kuntz; brother, Clarence “Sonny” Teeter Jr.; and grandson, Cody “CJ” Maines. Survived...
John M. Pifko
Nov 3, 2023
Pifko, John M., 86, resident of John Paul II Manor, formerly of Loretto, passed away peacefully November 3, 2023 at the manor. Born December 3, 1936, Newell, WV, son of the late Michael and Agnes (Nakoneczny) Pifko. Preceded in death by his two brothers; two sisters; and two nephews. Survived by his loving wife, Mary E. (Madachy), whom he married...
Harold W. Norris
Nov 1, 2023
Norris, Harold W., 81, Huntingdon, passed away Wednesday, November 1, 2023. Born July 13, 1942, Huntingdon, son of the late Carl and Amy Norris. Survived by his loving wife, Lois M. (Pahel); two daughters, Rachel A. Miller and husband Brian of Hesston; and Patricia A. Christiansen and husband Rich of Bellefonte; three grandchildren, Cathy Ross, William Harris, and Elizabeth Litzinger;...
Constance T. Atherton
Nov 1, 2023
Atherton, Constance T. (Ginithan), 86, McVeytown, passed away Wednesday November 1, 2023, at Geisinger Hospital, Lewistown. Born March 20, 1937, Cedar Crest, daughter of the late Harry and Opal (Snyder) Ginithan. Survived by her loving husband, Leslie M. Atherton, whom she married on June 5, 1955. Also surviving are her children, Tonja Charnesky; David Atherton and wife, Brenda; Debra Beck...
Barbara K. Hand
Oct 31, 2023
Hand, Barbara K. (Shehan), 73, Mount Union, passed away October 31, 2023, at Geisinger Hospital, Lewistown. Born January 18, 1950, Lewistown, daughter of the late Lawrence and Faye (Traxler) Shehan. Survived by her loving husband, Charles A. Hand; children, Charles L. Hand and fiancé, Joelene Seilhamer; Catherine J. Dixon and husband, John; and Crystal K. Cannon and husband, Paul, all...
Nancy Lee Wertz
Oct 28, 2023
Wertz, Nancy Lee (Foust), 71, McVeytown, passed away Saturday October 28, 2023, at Mount Nittany Medical Center, State College. Born March 15, 1952, Lewistown, daughter of the late James and Elsie (Jenkins) Foust. Survived by her daughter, Tammy Wertz; special cousins, Annie Gartland and Susan Gaff; bonus daughter, Michele Gutshall; grandchildren, Jacquelyn Scott, Griffin Scott and Kendra Wertz; special friend...
John David Kalinowski
Oct 28, 2023
Kalinowski, John David, 73, Mount Union, passed away Saturday October 28, 2023, at home surrounded by his family. Born September 13, 1950, Huntingdon, son of the late John J. and Martha P. (Grenoble) Kalinowski. Survived by his loving wife, Cynthia E. (Datres) Kalinowski; daughter, Natalie Rhodes and husband, Daryl; stepson, Phillip Hess and wife, Lindsey; 4 grandchildren, Blake, McKenzie, Vaughn...
Shirley Jean Wray
Oct 28, 2023
Wray, Shirley Jean (Lamberson), 80, Orbisonia, passed away Saturday October 28, 2023, at Embassy at Woodland Park. Born April 23, 1943, Huntingdon, daughter of the late Irvin T. and Elizabeth Jean (Kelly) Lamberson. Survived by her companion, Fred Taylor Sr.; children, Teressa Bilger and husband, Carl; Brian “Tiny” Wray and wife, Donna; and Leslie Wesolowski and husband, Anthony; 3 grandchildren,...
Cynthia Ann Wiser
Oct 27, 2023
Wiser, Cynthia Ann, 64, Mount Union, passed away Friday October 27, 2023. Born March 23, 1959, Mount Union, daughter of the late Paul A. and Rachel A. (Ripple) Wiser. Survived by her brother, David E. Wiser; a niece, Pamela Wiser, three nephews, Derrick, Darin, and Dane Wiser, and by her sister-in-law, Ina Wiser. Cynthia was preceded in death by her...
Dixie L. Bingle
Oct 21, 2023
Bingle, Dixie L. (Gilbert), 82, of Mount Union, passed away October 21, 2023, at the William Penn Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center, Lewistown. Born January 16, 1941, Mount Union, daughter of the late Norman S. and Leda Fay (Hooper) Gilbert. Dixie was preceded in death by her husband John A. Bingle, by her son Kenny J. Gilbert, and by three brothers,...
Jeffrey L. Hamman
Oct 16, 2023
Hamman, Jeffrey L., 63, Mount Union, went to be with the Lord on Monday October 16, 2023, at home surrounded by his family. Born October 28, 1959, Huntingdon, son of the late Edsel Sr. and Norma (Shehan) Hamman. Survived by his loving wife, Marilyn R. (Simmons) Hamman; daughters, Tawnya Abrashoff and husband, Randall; and Mashelle Smith; 5 grandchildren, Drew Abrashoff,...
Michael D. Boozel
Oct 14, 2023
Boozel, Michael D., 60, Three Springs, passed away Saturday October 14, 2023, as the result of a motorcycle accident. Born November 17, 1962, Huntingdon, son of Robert J. and Rachel P. (Aurand) Boozel. Michael was preceded in death by his wife, Tina M. (Parks), his granddaughter, Ruthie Boozel, and by his brother, Scott and sister Deborah Spencer. Surviving are his...
Carmen M. Torres Rivera
Oct 13, 2023
Carmen M. Torres Rivera, 88, Orbisonia, passed away Friday October 13, 2023. Born June 25, 1935, Aguas Buenas Puerto Rico, daughter of the late Pedro and Secundina (Torres) Rivera. Preceded in death by children, Efrain Irizarry and Milagros Irizarry Sneath; granddaughter, Angel Adkins; and siblings, Ignacia, Basilia, Louisa, Andres, Emiliano, Alberto, Jacinta and Felix. Survived by her son, Roque L....
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