OBITUARIES
Brandy L. Rinker
Dec 14, 2022
Rinker, Brandy L., 45, Huntingdon, passed away Wednesday, December 14, 2022, at Penn Highlands Huntingdon. Born February 4, 1977, Lewistown, daughter of Robbin Lynne (Maben) Snyder and the late Mark Frederick Rinker. Survived by companion, Albert; brothers, Jeremiah Rinker and wife, Ashley; Justin Rinker, and Trevor Maben; uncle, Jesse W. Rinker Sr.; cousins, Jesse W. Rinker Jr. and wife, Hannah;...
Betty L. Conner
Dec 14, 2022
Conner, Betty L., 90, Mount Union, passed away December 14, 2022, at her home. Born April 22, 1932, Mount Union, daughter of the late John and Ella (Secrest) Welch. Preceded in death by her first husband, William “Billy” Whitsel who passed away in 1952. She married Frank “Pete” Conner who passed away in 2008. Surviving are her two daughters, Sandra...
Payden J. Miller
Dec 8, 2022
Miller, Payden J., 33, McVeytown, passed away on December 8, 2022. Born May 30, 1989, Lewistown, daughter of Wendell Miller Jr. and Shari (Johns) McConaughey and husband, Craig. Survived by daughters, Teagan and Sparrow Rose Miller; paternal grandfather, Wendell Miller Sr; siblings, Brett Leggore and wife, Rachael; Sarah Shade and husband, Justin; Dalton Miller and companion, Montana Bolinger; stepsister, Charlotte...
Betty J. McMaster
Dec 7, 2022
McMaster, Betty J (Baker), 68, Huntingdon, passed away December 7, 2022, at UPMC Altoona. Born February 3, 1954, Huntingdon, daughter of the late Fred and Mildred (Bathe) Baker. Survived by loving husband, Robert L. McMaster; children, Melissa McMaster and fiancé, Brandon Whisonant; Robert C. McMaster; Danielle McMaster and fiancé Randy Greene; Sharon McMaster; grandchildren, Charles Miller Jr.; Madison Roddy;...
Constance A. Dixon
Dec 7, 2022
Dixon, Constance A. (Crum), 88, of State College, passed away December 7, 2022, at Embassy of Hearthside. Born March 4, 1934, Huntingdon, daughter of the late James Roscoe Crum and Bessie (Shafer) Crum Durbec. She was preceded in death by her husband Elsworth ‘Mike” J. Dixon. Surviving are her children, Michael D. Dixon wife Vicki of Burnham, Mark E. Dixon...
Ricky Gene O'Banion
Dec 6, 2022
O’Banion, Ricky Gene, 47, Mount Union, passed away Tuesday December 6, 2022, at UPMC Altoona. Born March 5, 1975, Killeen Texas, son of Gary Gene O’Banion and Teresa Anne (Gilpin) Reynolds. Survived by wife, Cristal Dawn (Spennati) O’Banion; father, Don Reynolds; children, Alex O’Banion, Haley O’Banion, Andria O’Banion, Eric O’Banion, Tressa Spennatti, Dustin Spennatti and Merrill Thomas Taylor Jr.; 12...
Kurt William Keilhofer
Dec 6, 2022
Keilhofer, Kurt William, 66, Mapleton, passed away on Tuesday December 6, 2022, in the line of duty in Huntingdon County. Born August 21, 1956, Pittsburgh, son of the late Richard and Bernadine (Fulton) Keilhofer. Survived by his loving wife, Mary Kathryn (Kyler) Keilhofer; daughters, Crystal Isenberg and wife, Tiffany; Constance Keilhofer; and Amanda Duck and husband, Michael; 15 grandchildren, Colton...
Irene L. Link
Dec 3, 2022
Link, Irene L., 100, Cresson, passed away peacefully Saturday, December 3, 2022 at the Presbyterian Village at Hollidaysburg. Born October 24, 1922, Portage, daughter of the late Earl and Agnes (Mulvihill) Kiel. Preceded in death by her beloved husband, Clayton J. Link. She is survived by her children, Tharba (Edward) Urben and Eric Link; grandchildren, Heidi Urben and Andrew (Ashley)...
Benjamin F. Whitsel
Dec 2, 2022
Whitsel, Benjamin “Ben” Franklin, 91, of Hill Valley, Huntingdon Co., passed away from complications of Alzheimer’s on Friday, December 2, 2022 at UPMC Altoona. Born July 22, 1931 in Cromwell Township, Ben was one of thirteen children of the late Richard Doyle and Fannie Catherine (Gabert) Whitsel. He is survived by his wife of sixty-three years, Marcia Ann (Shank) Whitsel....
Roxann G. Santulli
Dec 1, 2022
Santulli, Roxann G., 63, Cresson, passed away unexpectedly December 1, 2022 at her home. Born December 11, 1958, Queens, NY, daughter of Leslie Milnes and Zorina (Rivera) Bowman. Preceded in death by her father; and husband, Carmine Santulli, Jr. Survived by her mother; and son, Duane Horton. At Roxann’s request, there will be no viewing or service. Arrangements have been...
Rose Anna Flagle
Nov 30, 2022
Flagle, Rose Anna, 103, Lewistown, passed away November 30, 2022, at the William Penn Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center of Lewistown. Born May 25, 1919, Vineyard, Pennsylvania, daughter of the late Frank and Sophia (Jachowicz) Semla. Preceded in death by her husband, Charles R. Flagle. Survived by her daughter, Judith Ann Hayduk husband Ronald of McVeytown; her son, Richard W. Flagle...
Linda Dean (Havice) Stidfole
Nov 29, 2022
Linda Dean (Havice) Stidfole passed away in her home surrounded by her family on the morning of November 29, 2022, at the age of 84. Linda was born on May 6,1938 in Lewistown. She was one of six children born to the late Laura (Firth) Zong and Blaine Havice, Sr. Linda was preceded in death by her husband of 65...
Judy E. Glasgow
Nov 29, 2022
Glasgow, Judy Elizabeth, 74, Mapleton, passed away November 29, 2022 at UPMC Altoona. Born May 28, 1948, Mill Creek, Henderson Twp., daughter of the late Kenneth N. and Mazzie J. (Hockenberry) O’Donnell. Preceded in death by her husband, Herman L. Glasgow; brothers, Andy “Burp” and John O’Donnell. Survived by her sons, Brian and Kevin Glasgow, Mapleton; four grandchildren, Brandon, Shon,...
Marnie L. Fields
Nov 28, 2022
Fields, Marnie L., 75, Shirleysburg, passed away November 28, 2022, at Penn Highlands Huntingdon. Born October 1, 1947, Huntingdon, daughter of the late Myron and Leona (Shore) Horton. Preceded in death by her husband, Harold A. Fields. Survived by her three sons, Richard H., Jonathan wife Brandi, and James Fields; five grandchildren, Shyla, Jonny, Nicholas, Carter, and Emily Fields. Also...
Donald G. Suders
Nov 27, 2022
Suders, Donald Gene, 55, McVeytown, passed away November 27, 2022, at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville. Born August 28, 1967, son of the late Earl E. and Mary C. (Cramer) Suders. Preceded in death by his loving wife and soulmate, Karen Marie (Gunter) Suders. Survived by his two brothers: Terry E, wife Mary “Cookie” of Mapleton and William G. “Bill” wife...
Peggy E. Stickler
Nov 26, 2022
Stickler, Peggy Elizabeth (Schilling), 59, Huntingdon, passed away unexpectedly November 26, 2022 at UPMC Altoona due to complications from surgery. Born July 2, 1963, Bellfonte, Centre County, daughter of Frederick V. and Carolyn E. (Showers) Schilling. She was preceded in death by her parents; sister, Debbie; and brother, Scott. Survived by her honey of 33 years, Albert Fragassi; sons, Jesse...
Diana Marie Bright
Nov 25, 2022
Bright, Diana, 68, McVeytown, passed away November 25, 2022. Born January 16, 1954, Dillon, South Carolina, daughter of the late Jack and Mildred (Berry) Whisonant. Survived by her longtime companion, Wayne King; children, Dinky Bright, Dennis Bright, Danny Bright, and Mary Bright; along with 13 grandchildren. Diana was also survived by her siblings, Johnny Whisonant, Ohio; Dennis Whisonant; Jacky Spell and...
Kristopher M. McConnell
Nov 25, 2022
McConnell, Kristopher “Kook” Michael, 37, Lilly, was freed of his earthly suffering and entered into eternal paradise November 25, 2022 at UPMC Altoona. Born September 29, 1985, Altoona, son of Michael S. and Pauline L. (Drunek) McConnell. Preceded in death by paternal grandmother, Takeko McConnell and loyal furry companion, Heinz. Survived by his ever-loving parents of Lilly; sons, Brexin and...
Penny Louise Miles
Nov 24, 2022
Miles, Penny Louise (Shoemaker), 58, Huntingdon, passed away Thursday November 24, 2022, at home surrounded by her family. Born February 23, 1964, Huntingdon, daughter of the late Edward and Betty (Miller) Shoemaker. Survived by daughter, Heather Miles and companion, Timothy; son, Wesley Miles and wife, Trisha; and 4 grandchildren, Derrick Fultz, Cierra Fultz, Taylynn Miles and Raegan Miles. Preceded in...
Stella C. Ketchessin
Nov 21, 2022
Ketchessin, Stella Cecelia (Campagna), 102, entered eternal life on November 21, 2022. She was born January 19, 1920 in Lilly to the late Carlo Amerigo and Maria Grazia Corvino (Mary Grace Courvina) Campagna. She is preceded in death by her beloved husband, Michael Joseph Ketchessin; Grandparents, Antonio and Maria Giuseppina (Iapalucci) Corvino; Sisters and Best Friends, Margaret, Ida, Elnora, Christina,...
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