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Getz, Barbara Jane, 89, Mount Union, passed away Tuesday December 12, 2023, at Embassy at Woodland Park, Orbisonia. Born June 20, 1934, Altoona, daughter of the late George and Ruth Bliss. Preceded in death by her husband, Robert Getz Sr. who passed away on January 28, 1993. Also preceded in death by 5 brothers and 4 sisters. Survived by...
Varner, Patty Jo, 60, McVeytown, passed away Monday December 11, 2023, at Penn Highlands Huntingdon. Born March 23, 1963, Lewistown, daughter of the late Harold William and Helen Agnes (Boozel) Smith. Survived by her children, Leroy Varner Jr. and wife, Stacy; Randy Varner and wife, Danyle; and Shawn Varner and wife, Alicia; 11 grandchildren, Tayla, Raieghlyn Wright, Braytin, Kasey, Kenley,...
Hower, Gary Lee, 76, Mount Union, passed away Friday December 8, 2023, at Westminster Woods, Huntingdon. Born October 12, 1947, Mount Union, son of the late Clinton and Lois (Snyder) Hower. Survived by children, Franklin Hower; Angela Belkin and husband, Seth; 2 grandchildren, Matthew Cipriano and Jacob Belkin; brother, Charles Hower; nephew, Shane Hower and wife, Paige; and previous wife,...
Reed, William B. “Bill”, 86, McVeytown, passed away December 6, 2023, at Valley View Rehabilitation, Belleville. Born March 6, 1937, Atkinson Mills, son of the late Theodore and Verna (Kirby) Reed. Survived by his loving wife of 66 years, Betty L. (Sechrist) Reed. Also surviving are siblings, Thomas Reed and wife, Barbara; and Jane Pollock; and numerous special nieces, nephews,...
Brant, Norman D., 75, Mount Union, passed away December 1, 2023, at Embassy at Woodland Park, Orbisonia. Born April 18, 1948, Huntingdon, son of the late Harry and Helen (Winnick) Brant. Survived by his sons, Ryan M. Miller and wife, Christy; and Justin Brant and wife, Mikyung Yeon; 2 grandchildren, Ryan E. Miller and Jared Miller. Preceded in death by...
Smay, Merle T., 92, Gallitzin, passed away November 29, 2023 at his home. Born March 22, 1931, Cresson, son of Eugene and Kathleen (Rudolph) Smay. Preceded in death by his parents; and sister, Betty Lou Shay. Survived by his loving wife, Dorothy (Eckenrode) Smay, whom he married August 22, 1959; children, Wayne and wife Sheryn, CA; Charlotte, Cresson; Chris and...
Trice, Nathaniel L., 81, Mount Union, went home to be with the Lord, November 28, 2023, at Penn Highlands Huntingdon Hospital. Born March 28, 1942, Huntingdon, son of the late Nathaniel H. and Evelyn ‘Sue’ (Frye) Trice. Survived by loving wife, Judith A. Trice, Mount Union; sons, Nathaniel L. Jr. and wife, Theraesa Trice, Largo, FL.; Douglas E Lester, Orbisonia;...
Grissinger, Nora J. (Brown), 89, Orbisonia, passed away Saturday November 25, 2023, at home. Born July 3, 1934, Huntingdon, daughter of the late Janvier L. and Muriel A. (Fraker) Brown. Preceded in death by her husband, Andrew Grissinger, whom she married on September 4, 1954. Also preceding her in death are a grandson, Justin Locke and a sister, Betty Fleck....
Jean E. Troutman, 90, a long-time resident of Mount Union, passed away Nov. 25 at Harmony at State College. Born Dec. 1, 1932, in Burnham, she was the daughter of the late John and Hazel Harpster Dean. She was preceded in death by her husband, Kenneth E. Troutman of Mount Union; a brother, Calvin Dean of Burnham; a sister, Hazel...
Link, Paul H., 93, Cresson, passed away Friday, November 24, 2023 at home surrounded by his family. Born January 25, 1930, Ebensburg, son of the late T. Gordon and Gladys (Yingling) Link. Preceded in death by his loving wife, Pheobe (Hines) Link; son-in-law, Tim Fincham; brothers, Thomas, Joseph and Pete Link. Survived by daughter Alisa Henrich and husband, Rick; and...
Shehan, Darlene J. (Werner), 74, Mill Creek, passed away Thursday November 23, 2023, at Embassy at Huntingdon Park. Born September 25, 1949, Huntingdon, daughter of the late Harry T. and Dora B. (Ardrey) Fetzer. Survived by her loving husband, Dennis L. Shehan; children, Tammy Rummings and fiancé, Dan Aumiller; Daniel Shehan and wife, Kayla; and Alan Shehan and wife, Roberta;...
Hancock, Scott Thomas, 61, Mount Union died November 18, 2023. Born March 6, 1962, Altoona, son of the late Thomas L. Hancock, Elaine Myers Stevens, and stepfather Harold “Buck” Stevens. Preceded in death by his grandparents, Tone and Edith Hancock and Clair and Ruth Prough. Scott is survived by two sons, Caleb French, McVeytown, and Braden Hancock, Shade Gap; siblings,...
Dean, Fern A., 73, Mount Union, passed away Thursday November 16, 2023. Born September 9, 1950, Huntingdon, son of the late Ralp J. and Violet I. (Rinker) Dean. Preceded in death by his wife, Sandra (Booher) Dean; and siblings, Ronald J. Dean and Loraine Dean. Survived by children, Shilo Dean Drake and husband, Mark; Nakuma J. Dean; Donald Keiser and...
Snyder, Patricia Jean, 84, Mount Union, passed away November 15, 2023, surrounded by her family at her residence. Born February 10, 1939, Mount Union, daughter of the late Howard L. and Ida Jane (Burdge) Snyder. Preceded in death by brother, Howard L. Snyder and sister, Kay Snyder Ripple. Survived by brother, Donald Snyder and wife, Diana, Mount Union; Rodney Snyder...
Urban, John George, 85, Mifflinville, passed away November 14, 2023 at his residence. Born May 28, 1938, Johnstown, son of the late John and Grace (Jacoby) Urban. Survived by his loving wife, Nadine (Koons) Urban, whom he married November 28, 1959 at St. Francis Xavier Church, Cresson; children, Dena St. Clair and husband, Jeff; John Urban and wife, Melissa; and...
Heeter, Dennis Alvin “Gabe”, 81, Alexandria, passed away Monday November 13, 2023, at home. Born February 16, 1942, Saxton, son of the late Royer and Leona (Kensinger) Heeter. Survived by his loving wife, Linda Jean (Rumberger) Heeter; children, Dennis Andrew Heeter; Patricia Lancaster and husband, Donald; Dionne Mills; Joseph Heeter and fiancé, Joan; and Heather Heeter; 9 grandchildren; several great...
Connacher, Charles C., 76, Cresson, passed away November 12, 2023 at the Hollidaysburg Veterans Home after his fight with Alzheimer’s. Born March 3, 1947, Altoona, son of Fred R. and Camilla M. (Lantzy) Connacher. Preceded in death by his father, whom Charlie had always loved and admired. Survived by his mother, who continues to cherish the memories they shared together;...
Harman, Paula Elaine (Briner), 83, Mount Union, passed away Wednesday November 8, 2023, at Embassy Woodland Park, Orbisonia. Born August 28, 1940, Burnham, daughter of the late Amos and Mary Pauline (Miller) Briner. Survived by her loving husband, George Jackson “Jack” Harman Jr. Also survived by children, Barron Herrington and wife Lori, Sharpsburg MD; George Jeffrey Harman and significant other...
Williams Sr., Charles E. “24Strong”, 64, Cresson, passed away Wednesday, November 8, 2023 at UPMC Altoona, surrounded by his family. Born October 1, 1959, Altoona, son of Russell H. and Daisy B. (Weatherwalk) Williams, Sr. Preceded in death by his father; and brothers, Russell H. Williams, Jr. and Larry C. Williams, Sr. Survived by his mother; loving wife, Cheryl L....
Diak, Fred H., 86, Mount Union, passed away Monday November 6, 2023, at home following a lengthy illness. Born December 14, 1936, Robertsdale, son of the late John and Ellen (Rubbick) Diak. Survived by his loving wife, Mary Jane (Hileman) Diak, whom he married on April 4, 1965, at the First United Methodist Church, Mount Union. Also surviving are children,...
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