OBITUARIES

Linda C. Brumbaugh

Linda C. Brumbaugh

Feb 11, 2022

Brumbaugh, Linda C. (Speck), 73, Mapleton, passed away on February 11, 2022, at Penn Highlands Huntingdon due to complications from Covid 19 and Cancer. Daughter of Geraldine (June) and the late Wilfred Speck of Mapleton. She is survived by her loving husband of 55 years, Richard “Dick” Brumbaugh, 2 children, Son Wayne and wife Carole, Midlothian VA, Daughter Lisa, and...

Gary S. Drake Sr.

Gary S. Drake Sr.

Feb 5, 2022

Gary S. Drake Sr., 75, of Valley View Circle, Mount Union, went to be with the Lord on Saturday February 5, 2022, surrounded by his family at his home. He was born October 3, 1946, in Huntingdon County. He was the son of the late Torrence and Dola (Crotsley) Drake. He is survived by his loving wife of 51 years,...

Kenneth J. Myers, Jr.

Kenneth J. Myers, Jr.

Feb 5, 2022

Myers Jr., Kenneth J., 71, Cresson, passed away peacefully February 5, 2022 at home surrounded by his family. Born November 21, 1950, Gallitzin, Kenneth and Dorothy (Stafford) Myers, Sr. Preceded in death by parents and infant grandson, Shane. Survived by his wife of 45 years, Maureen (Koons); children, Christopher (Jennifer) of Cresson; Jacquelyn Steele (Andrew) of Hawaii; Brandon of Greensburg;...

Helen M. Rinker

Helen M. Rinker

Feb 5, 2022

Rinker, Helen M., 91, Orbisonia, passed away February 5, 2022, at Penn Highlands, Huntingdon. Born December 7, 1930, McVeytown, daughter of the late Clell and Mary ( Cutshall) Pollock.   Preceded in death by her husband, Lewis J. Rinker. Survived by her two daughters, Johanna C. Rinker and Judy K. Villarreal and husband, D. Mark; two grandsons, Jesse, and David Villarreal;...

Ronald Lee Varner

Ronald Lee Varner

Feb 4, 2022

Varner, Ronald Lee, 73, Newton Hamilton, passed away February 4, 2022, at Penn Highlands, Huntingdon. Born March 1, 1948, in Perulack, Ronald was the son of the late James and May (Jones) Varner. Survived by loving wife, Helen Jean (Bass) Varner; children, Tonya Holsomback and husband, Jimmy; Ashlee Varner; and Amber Anderson and husband, Javan; 5 grandchildren, James Rhett Holsomback,...

Todd K. Domboski

Todd K. Domboski

Feb 4, 2022

Domboski, Todd K., 53, Altoona, passed away unexpectedly February 4, 2022 at his home. Born March 9, 1968, Ashland, Schuylkill Co., son of Robert Domboski and Florence (Wolfgang) Kelley. Preceded in death by his father. Survived by his daughter, Paige Domboski; future son-in-law, George Schwaderer; wife, Kerra Domboski; mother, Florence Kelley; and father and mother-in-law, John and Elaine Kuzo. Todd...

David "Dave" M. Stossel

David "Dave" M. Stossel

Feb 2, 2022

Stossel, David “Dave” M., 65, Cresson, died February 2, 2022 at his apartment that he loved at Summit Manor, Cresson. Born July 22, 1956, Altoona, son of the late Rudolph “Rudy” and Julia (Orehowsky) Stossel of Lilly. Preceded in death special uncle, John Orehowsky; brother-in-law, Gary Bradley; and infant niece, Maria Bradley. Survived by sisters, Therese Griffith, Brush Valley and...

Jeannine H. Ryan

Jeannine H. Ryan

Feb 2, 2022

Ryan, Jeannine H., 92, Altoona, formerly of Cresson, went home to be with the Lord February 2, 2022 at UPMC Altoona. Born March 24, 1929, Cresson, daughter of the late Charles J. and Irma G. (Kirby) Hertzog. Preceded in death by her loving husband, Paul G. Ryan and sister, Joyce Dillon. Survived by her sons, Gregory Ryan, Massachusetts; Patrick Ryan,...

Thelma I. Pyles

Thelma I. Pyles

Jan 31, 2022

Pyles, Thelma I., 95, Belleville, passed away January 31, 2022, at Valley View Retirement Center, Belleville. Born September 25, 1926, Wayne Township, Mifflin County, daughter of the late Oscar and Blanche (Hamilton) Pollock.  Preceded in death by her loving husband, Raymond D. Pyles; her daughter, Nancy Lee Rhone; 6 brothers, Fern, Raymond, Oscar, Robert, Richard, and Jack Pollock; and two...

Carole Anne Stodgel

Carole Anne Stodgel

Jan 29, 2022

Stodgel, Carole Anne, 65, Mount Union, passed away January 29, 2022, at Penn Highlands, Huntingdon. Born November 11, 1956, Fredericksburg, VA, daughter of the late John and Mary Ann (Lee) McDonald. Survived by her fiancé, Charles E. Lemasters; five children, Josh Gray, Jason Gray, Gregory Stodgel, Betty Mills, and Charles Mills; three grandchildren; three sisters, Judy Blankenbaker, Cathy Jones, Barbara...

James W.  Taylor

James W. Taylor

Jan 28, 2022

Taylor, James W., 89, McVeytown, passed away January 28, 2022, at Geisinger Lewistown Hospital. Born June 29, 1932, McVeytown, son of the late William L. and Olive E. (Shore) Taylor. Preceded in death by his loving wife, Margaret E. (Edgin); his daughter Vickie L. Peachey, two sisters; Martha Sarra and Clara Glenney; and by two brothers; Barton and Lawrence “Bill”...

David C. Wilson, Sr.

David C. Wilson, Sr.

Jan 27, 2022

Wilson Sr., David C., 75, Altoona, passed away January 27, 2022 at UPMC Altoona. Born February 28, 1946, Altoona, son of the late Kessler D. and Ida E. (Swander) Wilson. Preceded in death by his wife, Irean E. Rodgers; and brother, Jackie Wilson. Survived by his daughter, Bobbi G. Wilson; son, David C. Wilson Jr.; grandchildren, Mattrina B. Wilson, Geneeva...

Thomas A. Mentzer

Thomas A. Mentzer

Jan 27, 2022

Mentzer, Thomas A., 79, Shirleysburg, passed away January 27, 2022 at Geisinger Lewistown Hospital. Born January 6, 1943, Mount Union, son of the late Kenneth R. and Ilene F. (Swope) Mentzer. Preceded in death by two brothers Chris Beatty, infant brother Raymond, infant sister Melinda Mentzer and nephew Kenny Mentzer. Survived by his three daughters, Melinda L. Shumac, Brenda K....

Phyllis Jane Covert

Phyllis Jane Covert

Jan 27, 2022

Covert, Phyllis Jane (Wible), 79, Three Springs, went to her heavenly home January 27, 2022, at the Fulton County Medical Center, McConnellsburg. Born November 10, 1942, Three Springs, daughter of the late Chester A. and Edna M. (Long) Wible. Survived by spouse, Kirk Danfelt; children, Melinda Miller and husband, Steve; Karen Nemes and husband, Richard; Guy V. Covert Jr. and...

Judy L. Carbaugh

Judy L. Carbaugh

Jan 25, 2022

Carbaugh, Judy L. (Rhodes), 84, Mount Union, passed away January 25, 2022, at Embassy at Huntingdon Park, Huntingdon. Born January 12, 1938, Huntingdon, daughter of the late H. Frank and Thelma (Sunderland) Rhodes. Preceded in death by her loving husband, Leroy R. Carbaugh; siblings Reverend Charlie Rhodes, Lottie Runk, Edward Rhodes, Harry Rhodes, Blair Rhodes, Erma Moore, Donald Rhodes, and...

Robert L. Hicks

Robert L. Hicks

Jan 25, 2022

Hicks, Robert L., 86, Mifflintown, passed away January 25, 2022, at home. Born March 5, 1935, Huntingdon, son of the late Lester and Edie (Hess) Hicks. Preceded in death by loving wife, Nellie E. (Dziedzic) Hicks; and brothers, Tom, George, Sam and Lanny Hicks. Survived by children, Debra Hicks and life partner, Burnell Bennings, McChanicsville MD; Joseph Hicks and wife,...

Nellie S. Coates

Nellie S. Coates

Jan 25, 2022

Coates, Nellie S., 81, Mount Union, passed away Tuesday, January 25, 2022, at Embassy of Huntingdon Park. Born June 4, 1940, in Mapleton Depot, daughter of the late William and Evaline (Booher) Shives. Preceded in death by her husband Edward Coates Jr. who died on March 21, 1981. Nellie is survived by two siblings: her sister, Nancy Shives Benson and...

Peter "Pete" P. Stolarski

Peter "Pete" P. Stolarski

Jan 25, 2022

Stolarski Sr., Peter “Pete” P., 82, Cresson, passed away January 25, 2022 at UPMC Altoona. Born April 2, 1939, Canonsburg, son of the late Bronislaus and Josephine (Wysocki) Stolarski. Preceded in death by his loving wife, Joan R. (McConnell), whom he met while he was a patient at the Cresson Sanatorium; brothers, Walter, Enoch and John Stolarski; and sisters, Rose...

Mary M. Reck

Mary M. Reck

Jan 23, 2022

Mary Margaret (Kelly) Reck, 78, of Mount Union, passed away Sunday, January 23, 2022, at her home. Born June 21, 1943, in Huntingdon, she was the daughter of the late Clair and Martha (Jones) Kelly. She was married for 56 years to Lawrence E. Reck who preceded her in death on June 27, 2019. Mary is survived by her loving...

Nancy L. Trybus

Nancy L. Trybus

Jan 23, 2022

Trybus, Nancy L., 75, formerly of Cresson, went home to be with the Lord January 23, 2022. Born March 13, 1946, Johnstown, daughter of the late John and Dorothy (Ambrisko) Green. Preceded in death by her loving husband, Robert C. Trybus. Survived by her children, John “Jack” (Tammy Rose), Elkton, MD; Robert “Bob” (Christina Kielbowick), Carmichaels; Jill Selfridge (Jason), New...