OBITUARIES
Clara M. Bradley
Oct 12, 2021
Bradley, Clara M., 98, Cresson, passed away October 12, 2021 at her home. Born August 28, 1923, Gallitzin, daughter of the late John and Otillia (Jancoski) Bradley. Preceded in death by her infant son, Daniel; siblings, Marie Vasas, Theresa Sweeney, Louise Schoenfeld, Ester Diehl, Joseph Bismark and Dorothy Eckenrode; and brothers-in-law, Frank Vasas, Warren Sweeney, Norman Schoenfeld, Wesley Diehl and...
James Edward Fortson
Oct 11, 2021
Fortson, James Edward, 72, Huntingdon, died Monday October 11, 2021, at UPMC Altoona. Born January 11, 1949, Mount Union, son of Margaret Fortson and the late Marshall Sadler. Survived by siblings, David Fortson, and wife, Dorrie, Huntingdon; Ken Fortson and wife, Julia, Altoona; Howard Fortson, Lewistown; Robin (Fortson) Boots, Chambersburg; Linda Fortson, McConnellsburg and numerous nieces and nephews. Preceded in...
Robin R. Salinas
Oct 10, 2021
Salinas, Robin R. (Wiser), 57, Berlin, passed away Sunday October 10, 2021, at UPMC Altoona. Born February 18, 1964, daughter of the late James F. and Betty L. (Smith) Wiser. Preceded in death by siblings, Stephen “Smitty” Smith and Cheryl Kelly. Survived by children, Roxanna “Rocky” Ritchey and husband, Harry, Berlin; Natalio J. Mendoza, Three Springs; Chance J. Mendoza, Everett;...
Elsie E. Lynn
Oct 7, 2021
Lynn, Elsie E. (McBride), 88, James Creek, passed away October 7, 2021, at her residence. Born July 16, 1933, Huntingdon, daughter of the late Lester and Dorothy (Thomas) McBride. Preceded in death by her husband, Ralph Lynn; and siblings, Maxine Guillard, Lester “Sonny” McBride, Samuel McBride, and Rosella Keith. Survived by her children, Diane Speck and husband Jack; and Stephen...
Daniel A. Nepa
Oct 5, 2021
Nepa, Daniel A., 71, Gallitzin, passed away October 5, 2021 at UPMC Altoona after an extended illness. Born March 1, 1950, Altoona, son of the late Daniel M. and Dolores A. (Vermeulin) Nepa. Preceded in death by his sister, Darlene Nepa; and the mother of his daughters, Janet (Hudimac) Nepa. Survived by his daughters, Danielle Nepa, Gallitzin; and Dominique Nepa,...
Homer Clinton Ripple Sr.
Oct 5, 2021
Homer Clinton Ripple Sr., 83, of Mount Union, passed away on Tuesday, October 5th, surrounded by loved ones at the home of his dear friend LaTona Costa in Orbisonia.
Born on April 9th, 1938, in Shirley Township, he was the son of the late Wayne and Josephine (Gifford) Ripple.
Mr. Ripple is survived by four children: Patty Zook and husband...
Glenda "Laney" Lewis
Oct 2, 2021
Lewis, Glenda (Houp) “Laney”, 51, Huntingdon, went to be with the Lord on Saturday October 2, 2021, at home surrounded by her family. Born January 16, 1970, Huntingdon, daughter of Linda (Lawson) and the late Glenn Houp. Preceded in death by a niece, Christiana. Survived by loving husband, Bruce “Chip” Lewis; children, Melinda Nicholas, and Chandler Lewis; sisters, Tereasa Shepherd...
Gregory S. Winnick
Oct 2, 2021
Winnick, Gregory S., 54, Rockhill Furnace, passed away unexpectedly on October 2, 2021. Born December 31, 1966, Huntingdon, son of George L. and Naomi G. (Roher) Winnick, Sr. Preceded in death by his father and brother, George L. Winnick, Jr. Survived by his mother, Three Springs; daughters, Christina S. Myers and husband Phillip; McKenzie A. Spennati, both of Rockhill Furnace;...
Frances G. Cramer
Oct 1, 2021
Cramer, Frances G., 92, Shirleysburg, went to be with the Lord Friday October 1, 2021, surrounded by her family at home. Born December 18, 1928, Mount Union, daughter of the late Franklin and Frances (Whitney) Pollock. She was united in marriage to the late Alfred R. Cramer Sr. on February 11, 1948. Mrs. Cramer is survived by 4 children, Alfred...
Tara Beth Matthews
Sep 30, 2021
Matthews, Tara Beth, 33, McVeytown, passed away Thursday September 30, 2021, at home. Born September 13, 1988, daughter of Charles Matthews and Vicki Marshall. Survived by husband, Nathanael D. Fisher; daughter, Ashlinne Fisher and son, Nathanael Fisher Jr; sister, Jennifer Atherton and nephew, Patrick Walker. Tara attended Mount Union Area Schools. She enjoyed fishing and loved to be outdoors. Tara...
Fern E. Parks
Sep 30, 2021
Parks, Fern E., 86, Mount Union, passed away Thursday, September 30, 2021, at Penn Highlands Huntingdon. Born February 25, 1935, Huntingdon, son of the late Chesley G. and Linny A. (Fink) Parks. Preceded in death by loving wife, Ruth J. (Banks) Parks; daughter, Tina M. Boozel; 9 grandchildren and siblings, Kenny Parks, Selwyn Parks, Luther Parks, Marie Lane and a...
Jean Arlene DeVecchis
Sep 29, 2021
DeVecchis, Jean Arlene (Stump), 102, of 8 N. Washington Street, Mount Union, went to her heavenly reward on Wednesday, September 29, 2021, at 12:30 a.m. at home surrounded by her family. Mrs. DeVecchis was born on September 14, 1919, Mount Union. She graduated from Mount Union High School in the Class of 1937. She married her high school sweetheart, Wilson...
John A. Coder Jr.
Sep 26, 2021
Coder, Jr., John A., 53, Huntingdon, passed away September 26, 2021 at Penn Highlands, DuBois. Born September 12, 1968, Huntingdon, son of Evenlyn J. (Brumbaugh) Coder and the late John A. Coder Sr. Preceded in death by sister, Faith Peters and paternal grandmother, La Rue Coder. Survived by companion, Sherry Bollinger; children, Brianna Coder; Kelvin Coder and wife, Samantha; Kaylie...
Clair M. Plank
Sep 25, 2021
Plank, Clair Max, 96, died on Saturday September 25, 2021, at VAMC-CLC in Altoona. Clair, formerly of Mount Union RD, moved to Graystone Apartments in Huntingdon soon after his wife’s death. He was admitted to the Altoona VAMC-CLC in May of 2021. Born May 10, 1925, at home on the farm near Shirleysburg he then lived most of his life...
Mary Jo "Mimmy" Adams
Sep 24, 2021
Adams, Mary Jo “Mimmy”, 88, Cresson, passed away September 24, 2021 at the Lutheran Home at Hollidaysburg. Born July 30, 1933, Cresson, daughter of the late Edward D. and Mary R. (Madigan) Melley. Preceded in death by her loving husband, Francis “Stooge” Adams; four brothers and a sister. Survived by her daughter, Tammy Effinger and husband Jim, Cresson; grandsons, Dave...
Joanna V. Hicks
Sep 21, 2021
Hicks, Joanna Veronica (Henry), 75, Gettysburg, passed away Tuesday September 21, 2021, surrounded by her family at Transitions Healthcare, Gettysburg. Born September 25, 1945, Shirleysburg, daughter of the late Melvin Clair and Dorothy Arlene (Booher) Henry. Preceded in death by her loving husband, Samuel C. Hicks, who passed away February 18, 2006; sisters, Donna McElrath, Sharon Welch and Nancy Chilcote;...
Michael D. Shaver
Sep 21, 2021
Shaver, Michael D, 76, Mapleton Depot, passed away September 21, 2021, at Penn Highlands, Huntingdon. Born April 27, 1945, Huntingdon, son of the late William Raymond and Theda Floyene (Long) Shaver. Preceded in death by daughter, Katie Shaver and brother, William “Gee” Shaver. Survived by loving wife, Kimberly A. (Whitsel) Shaver; son Gregory M. Shaver and wife, Julie; and 2...
Terry L. Morder, Jr.
Sep 16, 2021
Morder Jr., Terry L., 47, Mount Union, passed away tragically on September 16, 2021, due to the results of a motor vehicle accident. Born April 16, 1974, Huntingdon, son of the late Terry L. Morder, Sr. and Gloria Jean Hampton. Preceded in death by brother, Ronald Morder; great niece, Maddison Copenhaver; father-in-law, Richard Book Sr.; and brother-in-law, Gary Kreider. Survived...
Trella M. Ostrander
Sep 16, 2021
Ostrander, Trella M., 91, passed on to her reward on September 16, 2021. She had been a resident of Westminster Woods for several years due to declining health. “Sud” as she was known to many of her friends and neighbors, was a life long resident of Mapleton. Born on February 3, 1930, in Mapleton, she was the daughter of the...
Dolores T. Colian
Sep 15, 2021
Colian, Dolores T., 85, Cresson, ended her journey in this world on September 15, 2021 at Amber Hills, Ebensburg. She will begin her new journey with her best friend and husband, Albert Colian Sr. who passed on June 30, 2014. She was born February 20, 1936 in Altoona, daughter of the late Harry and Edna (Lilly) Murray. Preceded in death...
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