OBITUARIES
Kurt Andrew Wenzel
Dec 28, 2021
Wenzel, Kurt Andrew, 64, Shirleysburg, passed away December 28, 2021. Born September 17, 1957, Sligo Park, MD, son of the late Carlton E. and Joan M. (Hoenstein) Wenzel. Survived by loving wife, Anna Mary (Walker) Wenzel, Shirleysburg; children, Megan Mellott and husband, Mark, Willow Hill; Bryan Wenzel and significant other, Jonna Fisher, Mount Union; 2 granddaughters, Maria, and Marissa Mellott;...
Keith Theodore "Ted" Lantz
Dec 26, 2021
Lantz, Keith “Ted” Theodore, 70, Cresson, died peacefully Sunday, December 26, 2021 at UPMC Altoona. Born November 16, 1951, Cleveland, OH, son of the late John Winfield and Alice Jane (Deichert) Lantz. Preceded in death by brother, Harry “Fred” Lantz; and sisters, Dorothy Lantz and Bonnie Latterner. Survived by his brother, Richard Lantz; brother-in-law, Mike Latterner; and numerous nieces and...
Sarah A. Frederick
Dec 25, 2021
Frederick, Sarah A. (McCauley), 66, Thompsontown, passed away December 25, 2021, at her daughter’s home in Mount Union. Born July 28, 1955, Japan, daughter of Ryoko McCauley and the late Melvin McCauley. Preceded in death by granddaughter, Tori Frederick and brother, Luke McCauley. Survived by children, William Frederick; Ryoko Frederick and companion, Eddie Walker; and Crystal Frederick and companion, John;...
Brenda A. Roberts
Dec 23, 2021
Roberts, Brenda A. (Hayes), 71, Hanover, passed away December 23, 2021, at her son’s house in Hanover. Born November 5, 1950, Huntingdon County, daughter of the late Merrel and Annabelle (Brumbaugh) Hayes. Preceded in death by her loving husband, Chester Roberts. Survived by sons, Chester Roberts, Florida; Brian Roberts, Hanover; 3 grandchildren, Trent Roberts, Kaylynne Roberts, and Dakota Chell. Brenda...
Maurice H. Stidfole
Dec 23, 2021
Stidfole, Maurice H. “Moe”, 84, McVeytown, passed away December 23, 2021, at home surrounded by his family. Born February 25, 1937, Lewistown, son of the late William and Marie (Stackhouse) Stidfole. Survived by a loving wife of 65 years, Linda D. (Havice) Stidfole; children, Laurinda Shafer and husband, Robert; William Stidfole and wife, Lori; and Maurine Hockenberry and husband, Jason,...
Joanetta Louise Green
Dec 23, 2021
Green, Joanetta Louise (Byers), 82, formerly of Mount Union, Pennsylvania, passed away December 23, 2021, at Penn Highlands Hospital, Huntingdon. Born October 1, 1939, in Little Washington, North Carolina, daughter of the late Douglas and Mary Byers. Preceded in death by her husband, Willie Green; her parents, Douglas and Mary Byers; and her sister, Barbara Wheeler. Survived by children, Yolanda...
Karen S. Ellenberger
Dec 22, 2021
Ellenberger, Karen S. (Wagner), 57, Mill Creek, passed away December 22, 2021, at Mount Nittany Hospital, State College. Born September 29, 1964, Huntingdon County, daughter of Ellen (Steel) Wagner and the late Richard Wagner. Preceded in death by loving husband, Charles “Jake” Ellenberger II, and mother-in-law, Nora Bowser. Survived by daughter, Sierra Moist and husband, Nathan; stepchildren, Charles Ellenberger III...
Paul H. Buck
Dec 22, 2021
Buck, Paul H., 87, Cresson, passed away December 22, 2021, at his niece’s home in Perry, Ohio. Born December 12, 1934, Cresson, son of the late Adrian J. and Margaret C. (Latterner) Buck. Preceded in death by siblings, John A. Buck, Margaret “Bernie” Laverne Buck, Patricia A. Muffie, and William F. Buck. Survived by numerous nieces and nephews. Paul was...
Barbara J. Eberhart
Dec 16, 2021
Eberhart, Barbara J., 86, Lilly, passed away December 16, 2021, at the Lutheran Home at Hollidaysburg surrounded by her children. Born September 16, 1935, Morgantown, WV, daughter of the late Howard J. and Mary B. (Williamson) Gray. Preceded in death by her loving husband, Ronald R. Eberhart, Sr. and daughter, Judy L. Eberhart. Survived by her children, Ronald R. Eberhart,...
Joseph A. Heidler
Dec 15, 2021
Heidler, Joseph A., 59, Altoona, passed away Wednesday, December 15, 2021 at UPMC Altoona. Born June 11, 1962, Altoona, son of the late Russell and Rosemary (Burket) Heidler, Sr. Survived by his wife, Kathleen (Shannon) Heidler; brothers, Russell Heidler Jr. and Steven Heidler, both of Altoona; step-sons, Garrick Sr., Nickolas, and Roderick Kruis; 8 grandchildren, Garrick Jr., Abigail, Atraya, Drake,...
Margaret E. Hocker
Dec 15, 2021
Hocker, Margaret E., 78, Hustontown, passed away December 15, 2021, at home. Born May 13, 1943, Huntingdon, daughter of the late Aaron and Jenny (Harman) Hocker. Survived by her children, Helen Johnson and husband, Carl; Lee Hobble and wife, Cindy; and Sandy Starliper and husband, Charlie; 10 grandchildren; and 16 great grandchildren. Preceded in death by daughter, Cindy Hornbaker; six...
Betty Ann Welsh
Dec 15, 2021
Welsh, Betty Ann, 57, formerly of McVeytown, passed away December 15, 2021, at home. Born August 19, 1964, daughter of the late Frank C. and Catherine M. (Lower) Jordan. Survived by daughter, Tracy Bolinger and husband, Tyler; 2 grandchildren, Ryker, and Catherine Bolinger; and 3 siblings, Audrey Jordan, Amy Chelton and Tammy Jordan. Betty worked as a contractor for various...
Susan K. Morgan
Dec 15, 2021
Morgan, Susan Kay, 71, Mapleton Depot, passed away peacefully at her son’s home on December 15, 2021. Born June 16, 1950, Huntingdon, daughter of the late Earl and Anna Mary (Dell) Barclay and adopted by the late Marvin and Emma (Brumbaugh) Hamman. Survived by 3 children, 8 grandchildren, 3 great grandchildren, and the following siblings, Andy Barclay, Beverly Wright, Dale...
Diana Pauline Jordan
Dec 12, 2021
Jordan, Diana Pauline, 65, Rockill, passed away December 12, 2021, at Penn Highlands Hospital, Dubois. Born June 23, 1956, Huntingdon, daughter of the late Paul W. and Dorothy B. (Fleming) Miller. Survived by her daughter, Marcia L. Miller, her sister, Sharon L. Flasher and brother Danny L. Miller, Five nieces, five nephews, and several great nieces and nephews. Preceded in...
Evelyn Joan Beatty
Dec 11, 2021
Beatty, Evelyn Joan (Wagner), 88, formerly of Shirleysburg, passed away December 11, 2021, at Embassy at Hearthside, State College. Born July 28, 1933, Mount Union, daughter of the late Gilbert and Ethel (Ray) Wagner. Preceded in death by husbands, Blaine A. Beatty, and Lewis M. Grove; sons, Roger Beatty, Jerry Beatty, and Norman Beatty; siblings, Bernard Wagner, Edna Wagner-Edgin, Gilbert...
Margaret Louise Heidel
Dec 10, 2021
Heidel, M. Louise (Morgan), 81, Mount Union, passed away Friday December 10, 2021, at home surrounded by her family. Born February 13, 1940, daughter of the late William H. and Eva (Runk) Morgan. Preceded in death by loving husband, Clifford F. Heidel. Also preceding her in death is a granddaughter, Donna Heidel; and siblings, Harold R. Morgan, William D. Morgan,...
David James Stake
Dec 10, 2021
Stake, David James, 52, Mount Union, passed away December 10, 2021, at home surrounded by his family. Born February 8, 1969, Huntingdon, son of Norma L. (Bilger) and the late Donald H. Stake. Preceded in death by infant sons, Matthew and Anthony. Survived by loving wife, Kimberly M. (Brown) Stake; children, Derrick Hunter Stake, Luke Hawkeye Stake and wife, Trisha;...
Thomas W. Muriceak
Dec 8, 2021
Muriceak, Thomas W., 84, Cresson, passed away Wednesday, December 8, 2021 at his home. Born July 3, 1937 in Lilly, son of the late Francis and Lucy (Krawick) Muriceak. Preceded in death by his wife, Margaret “Peggy” (Benedict); daughter, Shari Zeiders; and brothers, James, William and Raymond Muriceak. Survived by his life partner, Patricia “Trish” Eckenrode; daughter, Michele Swab and...
John A. Sherman Jr.
Dec 8, 2021
John A. Sherman Jr., 60, of Mount Union, passed away Wednesday, December 8, 2021, at his home following a courageous battle with cancer. He was born on December 18, 1960, in Schenectady, New York, son of the late John A. Sr. and Pauline J. (Vanpatten) Sherman. Surviving is his loving fiancée and lifetime companion, Sherrie Campbell; stepdaughters, Louann Campbell and...
Jean Mabel Rutter
Dec 6, 2021
Rutter, Jean Mabel (Myers), 93, Mount Union, passed away December 6, 2021, at Embassy at Woodland Park. Born June 15, 1928, daughter of the late William E. and Cecil B. (Merritt) Myers. Preceded in death by her loving husband, Gerald M. Rutter. Also preceded in death by great grandchild, Ashley Reed; and siblings, William “Billie” Myers and Thomas Myers. Survived...
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