OBITUARIES

Rose M. Seymore

Rose M. Seymore

Nov 4, 2021

Seymore, Rose M., 93, Cresson, went home to be with the Lord November 4, 2021 at Cambria Care Center, Ebensburg. Born February 7, 1928, Gallitzin, daughter of the late Harry and Beatrice (Myers) Moore. Preceded in death by her husband, John Seymore; sister, Cass Lynch; and brothers, Bill, Paul, John and Earl Moore. Survived by her children, Bob Seymore and...

Timothy L. Prough

Timothy L. Prough

Nov 3, 2021

Prough, Timothy L., 49, of Mount Union, passed away November 3, 2021. Born September 2, 1972, son of Charles W. and Roxie R. (Miller) Prough. Survived by his wife Wendy D. (Rinker) Prough, his six children, Thomas Adams wife, Ashley; Luke Prough, Hunter Prough, Matthew Prough, Charles “CJ” Prough and Alyssa Hicks husband, Stephin. Also surviving are three grandchildren, Jocelyn,...

Loretta  L. Kerr

Loretta L. Kerr

Nov 1, 2021

Kerr, Loretta Louise, 84, formerly of Mount Union, passed away Monday November 1, 2021, at Embassy at Woodland Park. Born November 3, 1936, Newton Hamilton, daughter of the late Leon J. and Anna M. (Kyle) Kerr. Preceded in death by sister, Mary Linda Kerr. Survived by sister, Helen I. Holesa. Loretta graduated from Captain Jack Joint High School Class of...

Grace Neason Meinhart

Grace Neason Meinhart

Nov 1, 2021

Meinhart, Grace Neason, 84, Huntingdon, passed away November 1, 2021, at her home. Born December 8, 1936, in Mount Union, daughter of the late Cornelius and Josephine (Todaro) Neason. She is survived by her loving husband Roger E. Meinhart; son Roger A. Meinhart, six grandchildren, and by five sisters, Anna Powell, Joan LeTrent, Ellen Booher, Rose Snair, and Fay Smith....

Paul T. Seymour

Paul T. Seymour

Oct 31, 2021

Seymour, Paul T., 79, Lilly, passed away October 31, 2021 at UPMC Altoona. Born May 21, 1942, Cresson, son of the late Paul G. and Rita E. (Washington) Seymour. Preceded in death by his wife, Dolores A. (Lacovitch); sons, Michael and Matthew Seymour; brothers, Raymond “Buck” and David Seymour; sister-in-law, Bernadette Seymour; and brother-in-law, Ed Weiland. Survived by his children,...

Lucia D. March

Lucia D. March

Oct 29, 2021

March, Lucia D. (Dumanig), 77, Shirleysburg, passed away October 29, 2021, at Wellspan Hospital, Chambersburg. Born December 13, 1943, Bagacay Del Carmen, Philippines, daughter of the late Dionsio and Maria (Consignia) Dumanig. Preceded in death by niece, Ning-Ning Dumanig, and nephew Joleto Dumanig. Survived by her loving husband, Ralph March, sister Rosaria Dumanig, and numerous nieces and nephews. Lucia was...

Patrick W. Tremel, Sr.

Patrick W. Tremel, Sr.

Oct 28, 2021

Tremel, Sr., Patrick “Pat” W., 70, Cassandra, passed away October 28, 2021 after battling a brief illness at Conemaugh Nason Hospital, Roaring Spring. Born April 14, 1951, Johnstown, son of the late Charles L. and Ann M. (Franey) Tremel. Preceded in death by brother, Dan; and his beloved uncle, Bill Franey. He is survived by his loving wife, Jaytricia Tremel;...

Robert I. McKnight Jr.

Robert I. McKnight Jr.

Oct 28, 2021

McKnight, Robert Jr., 66, Mount Union, passed away Thursday, October 28, 2021, at 6:22 p.m. at home surrounded by his family and friends. Born January 27, 1955, Mount Union, son of the late Robert I. Sr. and Betty K. (Hobble) McKnight. Preceded in death by maternal grandmother, Rhoda M. Hobble; uncles, Raymond L. Hobble Jr. and Kenneth Moore. Survived by...

Maureen A. McCormick

Maureen A. McCormick

Oct 26, 2021

McCormick, Maureen A., 67, Altoona, passed away unexpectedly October 26, 2021 at her residence. Born September 1, 1954, Altoona, daughter of the late Howard L. and Alma J. (Bigham) McCormick. At the family’s request, there will be no services. A full obituary will appear at a later date. Arrangements have been entrusted to Anderson Family Funeral Home & Cremation Services,...

Denise M. (Koons) Slebodnick

Denise M. (Koons) Slebodnick

Oct 24, 2021

Slebodnick, Denise M. (Koons), 68, Sankertown, passed away Sunday, October 24, 2021 at UPMC Altoona surrounded by her family. Born October 12, 1953, daughter of Robert Koons and the late Janet (Jones) Koons. Preceded in death by siblings, Gary Koons and Mara “Tink” Tickerhoof. Survived by her loving husband, Eugene “Cutzie” Slebodnick, Sr.; son, William (Robyn) Bloom, Jr.; daughter, Dena...

Rubye V. Ludy

Rubye V. Ludy

Oct 22, 2021

Ludy, Rubye V. (Koons), 85, Huntingdon, passed away Friday October 22, 2021, at home. Born July 26, 1936, Antrin Township, PA, daughter of the late Earl C. and Enza P. (Minnich) Koons. Preceded in death by her loving husband, Cyrus K. Ludy. Survived by her children, Earl Ludy and wife, Cheryl; Melinda Ludy and wife, Joann; Max Ludy, and Laurie...

Bertha Jane Renninger

Bertha Jane Renninger

Oct 22, 2021

Renninger, Bertha Jane (Pollock), 91, Kistler, passed away on October 22, 2021, at Penn Highlands Huntingdon. Born January 20, 1930, Newton Hamilton, Daughter of the late Oscar Fern Pollock, and Blanche Berndeulia (Hamilton). Preceded in death by her loving husband, James W. “Boots” Renninger Sr. and 7 siblings. Survived by her children, James W. Renninger and wife Dixie, Huntingdon; Douglas...

Hector  A. Miron

Hector A. Miron

Oct 20, 2021

Miron, Jr., Hector A., 29, Mount Union, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday October 20, 2021, at Geisinger Lewistown. Born December 10, 1991, Guatemala City, son of Hector A. Sr. and Rosa E. (Hernandez) Miron. Survived by loving wife, Jentrey D. (Secrest) Miron; daughter, Paisley Evanee Miron and newborn son, Hector Torrentto Malloy Miron; brother, Kesler Grijalva and...

Doris M. (Ahles) Ruffley

Doris M. (Ahles) Ruffley

Oct 20, 2021

Ruffley, Doris M., 97, formerly of Cresson, passed away Wednesday, October 20, 2021 at Cambria Care Center, Ebensburg. Born March 29, 1924, Loretto, daughter of the late Lawrence A. and Mary V. (Moran) Ahles. Preceded in death by her husband, William “Bill” Ruffley on October 16, 1985; brother, Paul; and sisters, Florence and Jane. Survived by her twin daughters, Diane...

Cassandra "Cassie" L. Jones-Thompson

Cassandra "Cassie" L. Jones-Thompson

Oct 19, 2021

Jones-Thompson, Cassandra “Cassie” L., 33, Livingston, TX, formerly of Altoona, died tragically on October 19, 2021, from the result of a motor vehicle accident in Indiana County. Born November 22, 1987, Homestead, FL, daughter of James Jones and Beth (Miller) Brown. Preceded in death by her maternal grandmother, Corrinne Miller. Survived by her parents; husband, James Thompson; five children, Chase...

Nancy Lou (Skidmore) Laney

Nancy Lou (Skidmore) Laney

Oct 16, 2021

Laney, Nancy Lou (Skidmore), 72, Cresson, passed away October 16, 2021 at UPMC Altoona. Born October 14, 1949, Altoona, daughter of the late Richard B. and Alverta M. (Seitz) Skidmore. Preceded in death by her step-daughter, Shari Laney; and step-grandson, Adam Fry. Survived by her loving husband of 45 years, Ronald Laney; children, Julie (Andy) Sprang, Cindy (Mike) Kline, and...

Jeffery D. Lenz

Jeffery D. Lenz

Oct 14, 2021

Lenz, Jeffery D., 53, Altoona, passed away October 14, 2021 at Altoona Regional Health System. Born February 5, 1968, Altoona, son of Lawrence Lenz and Jeannine Hall. Preceded in death by his mother. Survived by his father; brother, Terry Lenz; special friend, Deb Boyer; and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. Jeffery received his associates degree in electrical engineering. He served...

Charles "Chuck" T. John

Charles "Chuck" T. John

Oct 14, 2021

John, Charles “Chuck” T., 66, Cresson, passed away October 14, 2021 at UPMC Presbyterian, Pittsburgh. Born October 25, 1954, Worcester, Mass., son of the late Theodore K. and Rita A. (Tasi) John. Preceded in death by his father-in-law, Donald Scanlon; and sister-in-law, Katherine Hook. Survived by his loving wife, Judith M. (Scanlon); sister, Elizabeth Jezierski and husband David, Conn.; mother-in-law,...

Maxine F. North

Maxine F. North

Oct 13, 2021

North, Maxine F. (Marshall), 74, Mount Union, went to be with the Lord Wednesday October 13, 2021, at 4:55 a.m. surrounded by her family. Born September 15, 1947, daughter of the late Harry and Dorothy (Stiffler) Marshall. Those receiving her into Heaven with open arms along with the Lord are her loved ones who preceded her in death, husband, Monty,...

George W. Marlin

George W. Marlin

Oct 13, 2021

Marlin, George Wayne, 77, Hollidaysburg, passed away October 13, 2021 at UPMC Altoona. Born September 27, 1944, son of the late George Washington and Mildred Marie (Wertz) Marlin. Preceded in death by his sisters, Betty Lynch and Joan Butler. Survived by his children, Vaughn (Crystal) Marlin, Duncansville; Christian Marlin, Hollidaysburg; Patrick Marlin, Altoona; Pamela (Erasmo) Diaz-Marlin, Altoona; and Georgia Marlin,...