OBITUARIES
Darlene K. Harker
Dec 4, 2021
Harker, Darlene K. (Covert), 73, Mount Union, passed away December 4, 2021, at Embassy of Woodland Park, Orbisonia. Born June 22, 1948, Huntingdon, daughter of the late, Presley H. and Alberta F. (Hockenberry) Covert. Preceded in death by her husband, Terry Lee Harker; siblings, Margaret Rohrer, Edna Cox, Esther Claypoole, and Harold Covert. Survived by daughter, Lori A. Cramer, and...
Brian "Skinny" T. Dupirack
Dec 4, 2021
Dupirack, Brian “Skinny” T., 49, Pittsburgh, formerly of Lilly, passed away December 4, 2021 at his home. Born November 2, 1972, Johnstown, son of Stephen M. and Eulalia June (Riley) Dupirack, Jr. Preceded in death by his father. Survived by his mother, Ebensburg; brothers, Steve Dupirack, Lilly; David (Jess) Dupirack, Cresson; James Dupirack, Lilly; and Greg (Becky) Dupirack, Chesapeake, Va.;...
Douglas Mack Posey
Nov 22, 2021
Posey, Douglas Mack, 65, formerly of Mount Union, passed away Tuesday November 22, 2021. Born February 2, 1956, son of the late McKinley Holmes and Ada Belle Posey. Preceded in death by his parents; sister, Jacqueline Boone-Posey; and 12 aunts and uncles, Joyce Phillips, Louise Posey, John Posey, Grover Posey, Cleo Wilkinson, Violet Norris, Charles Posey, Mildred Lee, Virginia Posey,...
Terry Lee Rogers
Nov 21, 2021
Rogers, Terry Lee, 71, Mount Union, passed away at home November 21, 2021, surrounded by family. Born May 14, 1950, Huntingdon, son of the late James Herbert and Frances (Grice) Rogers. Preceded in death by his loving wife Delynn F. (Fortson) Rogers; grandson, Julius Rogers; and brothers, Richard “Cookie” Grice, and Lowell James Rogers. Survived by daughters Terri Rogers, Philadelphia;...
Howard "Butch" E. Becker
Nov 20, 2021
Becker, Howard “Butch” E., 75, DuBois, passed away Saturday, November 20, 2021 at his son’s house in Fallentimber, surrounded by his loving family. Born May 25, 1946, Brookville, son of the late Walter and Margaret (Plyler) Becker, Sr. Preceded in death by his siblings, Ben Becker and Brenda Jarrell. Survived by his loving wife, Glenda J. (Strouse); children, Robin (Dan)...
Alice Elizabeth Forker
Nov 19, 2021
Forker, Alice Elizabeth (McCoy), 94, Three Springs, went to her Heavenly home on November 19, 2021, at Ohesson Manor, Lewistown. Born December 1, 1926, Three Springs, daughter of the late John H. and Lucy (Baith) McCoy. Alice was the second of 10 children. Preceded in death by husband, Asher H. Forker; grandparents, Benjamin and Clara (Long) Baith; parents; siblings, Edith...
Rose Mary Wasil
Nov 18, 2021
Wasil, Rose Mary, 67, a 60-year resident of the Ebensburg Center, passed away Thursday, November 18, 2021 at Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center, Johnstown. Born December 9, 1953, Altoona, daughter of Andrew J. and Helen B. (Orehowsky) Wasil. Preceded in death by her parents; brother, Mark Wasil; and Godparents, Julia and Rudy Stossel. Survived by her siblings, Ron (Linda) Wasil; Genevieve...
Jason C. Boozel
Nov 18, 2021
Boozel, Jason C., 36, Newton Hamilton, passed away at home on November 18, 2021. Born June 28, 1985, Lewistown, son of William C., and Mary E. (Varner) Boozel. Preceded in death by paternal grandfather Albert Boozel, and Maternal grandmother Bonnie (Wilson) Varner. Survived by his parents William, and Mary; sister Christine Miller and husband Daniel, Shirleysburg; brother Eric Boozel, and...
Joanne Leap
Nov 16, 2021
Leap, Joanne, 92, Lilly, passed away Tuesday November 16, 2021 at the Allegheny Lutheran Home at Hollidaysburg. Born June 17, 1929, Lilly, daughter of Clarence M. and Zeta V. (Aurandt) Leap. Preceded in death by her parents; infant brother, Harold Leap; sisters, Jane Tortoriello, Mary Lou Shroder; Fritzi Knapp; brothers-in-law, Torchy Tortoriello, Rex Shroder, Vick Knapp and Jerry Glass; and...
Wayne L. Delozier
Nov 16, 2021
Delozier, Wayne L., 74, Altoona, went home to be with the Lord Tuesday, November 16, 2021 at UPMC Altoona. Born February 24, 1947, Altoona, son of the late Walter and Frances (Lynch) Delozier, Sr. Preceded in death by 7 brothers and 4 sisters. Survived by his loving wife, Gloria (Culley); daughter, Rhonda (Brad) Hewitt; son, Thomas (Chastity) Delozier; grandsons, Ryen...
Kenneth Paul Taylor
Nov 14, 2021
Taylor, Kenneth Paul, 67, Mount Union, passed away Sunday November 14, 2021, at Geisinger Lewistown. Born May 24, 1954, Huntingdon County, son of the late Kenneth and Josephine (Bair) Taylor. Preceded in death by his parents; and reared parents, Gerald and Winefred David; step grandson, Michael Le Ingiosi; and niece, Melinda Urban. Survived by wife, Joyce (O’Donald) Taylor; children, Mark...
Kerry G. Zook
Nov 13, 2021
Zook, Kerry G., 59, Mount Union, passed away Saturday November 13, 2021, at Penn Highlands Huntingdon. Born April 1, 1962, Lewistown, son of Beverly Jean (Bair) Zook and the late Robert Wilson Zook Jr. Preceded in death by his maternal and paternal grandparents. Survived by his mother; soulmate and life partner, Stephanie Saleski; children, Shannon Siebert and Jordan Zook; 3...
Crystal Michelle Drake
Nov 13, 2021
Drake, Crystal Michelle, 50, Huntingdon, passed away Saturday November 13, 2021, at home surrounded by her family. Born December 21, 1970, daughter of Dennis L. and Sharon E. (Schnaufer) Drake. Preceded in death by paternal grandparents, Paul and Dorothy Drake; maternal grandparents, Elwood and Mildred Schnaufer; many aunts and uncles; and an infant brother. Survived by her parents, numerous cousins...
Keley Jo Fisher-Baldwin
Nov 12, 2021
Fisher–Baldwin, Keley Jo, 62, Altoona, passed away peacefully Friday, November 12, 2021 at UPMC Altoona Hospital. She was born on October 19, 1959 in Lawton, OK, daughter of the late Al Baldwin and survived by her mother Linda (Covington) Cox. Keley is also survived by her daughter, Sara Fisher of NC; sister, Allison Hughes of NC; and by her beloved...
Shane S. Slebodnick
Nov 11, 2021
Slebodnick, Shane S., 35, Cresson, passed away unexpectedly Thursday, November 11, 2021 at home. Born January 22, 1986, Altoona, son of Christopher J. Hollen and Mary G. Slebodnick. Preceded in death by his maternal grandparent, Regina and Chico Slebodnick; paternal grandparents, Lloyd and Donna Hollen; and cousins, Brandon Hollen and Steven Wirfel. Survived by his parents; children, Gavin, Skyliegh, and...
Linda A. Wyland
Nov 10, 2021
Wyland, Linda A. (Adams), 74, Cresson, passed away Wednesday, November 10, 2021 at her home. Born August 8, 1947, Altoona, daughter of the late Howard R. and Mary M. (Phelps) Adams. Preceded in death by her loving husband, Gerald Wyland, Sr.; and infant siblings, Robert and Mary. Survived by her children, Gerald Jr. (Tracy), Altoona; Brent (Michele), Virginia Beach; JoeAnna,...
Debbie Lee Scott
Nov 10, 2021
Scott, Debbie Lee (Youtzy), 64, Shade Gap, passed away on November 10, 2021, surrounded by her family. Born April 23, 1957, Derry Township, daughter of the late Robert Barnett and Leona Joy (Ritzman) Youtzy. Preceded in death by her sister, Brenda Mcvey. Survived by her husband, Randall D. Scott Sr., whom she had been with for over 40 years; son,...
Elmer Wallace Green
Nov 10, 2021
Elmer Wallace Green “Wally” 79, of Mount Union, PA our beloved father and “pap” peacefully went to be with the lord on November 10, 2021, at 12:15am, surrounded by his loving family. Wallace was born in Huntingdon, PA on March 23, 1942, to the late James and Elizabeth (Richardson) Green. He was a 1962 graduate of Captain Jack High School,...
Ruth M. Covert
Nov 9, 2021
Ruth M. (Locke) Covert, 92, Orbisonia, passed away on Tuesday November 9, 2021, at Fulton County Medical Center. Born October 16, 1929, daughter of the late Carrie Locke. Ruth was united in marriage to E. Leroy Covert on August 20, 1946. Her husband preceded her in death on February 17, 1991. Surviving are her children, David L. Covert and wife,...
Gloria J. Newman
Nov 4, 2021
Newman, Gloria Jean “Jeanie” (Glunt), 60, Mount Union, passed away at home on November 4, 2021. Born April 24, 1961, Huntingdon, daughter of the late John E. and Lois M. (Gabert) Glunt. Preceded in death by son Douglas Whitsel Jr, and 7 Siblings. Survived by her loving husband Richard Newman; 4 children, Heather A. Freet, Jodi Heary and husband Mike,...
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