OBITUARIES
Jeanette L. Grissinger
Feb 20, 2022
Grissinger, Jeanette “Jan” L. (Wheary), 77, Lancaster, passed away Sunday, February 20, 2022 at Lancaster General Hospital. Born May 13, 1944, Columbia, Lancaster Co., daughter of the late Thomas J. and Jacqueline (Snyder) Wheary, Sr. Preceded in death by brother, Thomas J. Wheary, Jr. Survived by her husband of 59 years, Levi A. Grissinger, whom she married on July 8,...
Margaret Ann (Wallace) Reed
Feb 19, 2022
Margaret Ann (Wallace) Reed, 73, Chambersburg, went to be with the Lord on Saturday February 19, 2022. She currently resided at Laurel Lakes Rehabilitation Center and previously at Menno Haven Retirement Community, both of Chambersburg. Born January 11, 1949, daughter of the late Jack Dubestski and Evelyn Louise (Zeigler) Wallace. Survived by children, George Allan Wallace and wife, Jill, Mount...
Shirley J. Runk
Feb 18, 2022
Runk, Shirley J. (Kane), 86, formerly of Shirleysburg, passed away on February 18, 2022, at Geisinger Lewistown Hospital. Born September 18, 1935, Mifflin County, daughter of the late Lloyd Kane and Kathryn (Snyder) Kane. Preceded in death by her loving husband, Robert R. Runk whom she married on June 29, 1957 at the Sugar Run Church of the Brethren by...
Nancy S. Hampton
Feb 17, 2022
Hampton, Nancy S., 82, Shirley Township, Mount Union, passed away February 17, 2022 at Penn Highlands Huntingdon. Born January 21, 1940, Lewistown, daughter of the late Isaac and Elmira (McCartney) Sechrist. Preceded in death by husband, DeWayne Hampton, and son, Steven Hampton. Survived by her son, Travis Hampton. At Nancy’s request, there will be no services. Arrangements have been entrusted...
Sally A. Heck
Feb 17, 2022
Heck, Sally A. (McConaughey), 73, Mount Union, passed away February 17, 2022, at UPMC Altoona. Born June 8, 1948, Mount Union, daughter of the late Chester L. and Charlotte (Casner) McConaughey. Preceded in death by her loving husband Paul F. Heck; brothers, Luther, and Ronald McConaughey; daughter Nancy Kay Burke; stepdaughter, Cheryl Heck; and great grandson’s, Bracten Russell Fisher, and...
Nancy L. Yagodich
Feb 15, 2022
Yagodich, Nancy L., 56, Altoona, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, February 15, 2022 at her home. Born July 3, 1965, Johnstown, daughter of Joseph J. and Nancy J. (Locher) Yagodich. Preceded in death by her father and infant brother, Michael Yagodich. Survived by her brother, Matt Yagodich and wife, Michele; niece, Kenzie; nephew, Louie; Dona Bardell, who was a mother figure...
Ricky Edward Wilson
Feb 13, 2022
Wilson, Ricky Edward, 68, Mount Union, passed away February 13, 2022, at Penn Highlands, Huntingdon. Born February 6, 1954, Mount Union, son of the late Lawrence E. and Margaret L. (Dick) Wilson. Survived by his daughter, Katy Rowe and husband, Dylan; brother, Randall K. Wilson and companion, Jessica Simpson; and nephews, James Williams and wife, Tara; Gavin Shoop and Damyan...
PO1 Hayes R. Spangler, NAVY (Ret)
Feb 11, 2022
Spangler, Hayes R., Petty Officer First Class, US Navy (Ret), 63, Gallitzin, passed away February 11, 2022 at the James E. Van Zandt VA Medical Center, Altoona. Born March 27, 1958, Akron, OH, son of the late Robert H. and Nadine L. (Brosch) Spangler. Preceded in death by brother-in-law, Gary Ramirez. Survived by his loving wife, Sheila R. (McCusker); daughter,...
Linda C. Brumbaugh
Feb 11, 2022
Brumbaugh, Linda C. (Speck), 73, Mapleton, passed away on February 11, 2022, at Penn Highlands Huntingdon due to complications from Covid 19 and Cancer. Daughter of Geraldine (June) and the late Wilfred Speck of Mapleton. She is survived by her loving husband of 55 years, Richard “Dick” Brumbaugh, 2 children, Son Wayne and wife Carole, Midlothian VA, Daughter Lisa, and...
Gary S. Drake Sr.
Feb 5, 2022
Gary S. Drake Sr., 75, of Valley View Circle, Mount Union, went to be with the Lord on Saturday February 5, 2022, surrounded by his family at his home. He was born October 3, 1946, in Huntingdon County. He was the son of the late Torrence and Dola (Crotsley) Drake. He is survived by his loving wife of 51 years,...
Kenneth J. Myers, Jr.
Feb 5, 2022
Myers Jr., Kenneth J., 71, Cresson, passed away peacefully February 5, 2022 at home surrounded by his family. Born November 21, 1950, Gallitzin, Kenneth and Dorothy (Stafford) Myers, Sr. Preceded in death by parents and infant grandson, Shane. Survived by his wife of 45 years, Maureen (Koons); children, Christopher (Jennifer) of Cresson; Jacquelyn Steele (Andrew) of Hawaii; Brandon of Greensburg;...
Helen M. Rinker
Feb 5, 2022
Rinker, Helen M., 91, Orbisonia, passed away February 5, 2022, at Penn Highlands, Huntingdon. Born December 7, 1930, McVeytown, daughter of the late Clell and Mary ( Cutshall) Pollock. Preceded in death by her husband, Lewis J. Rinker. Survived by her two daughters, Johanna C. Rinker and Judy K. Villarreal and husband, D. Mark; two grandsons, Jesse, and David Villarreal;...
Ronald Lee Varner
Feb 4, 2022
Varner, Ronald Lee, 73, Newton Hamilton, passed away February 4, 2022, at Penn Highlands, Huntingdon. Born March 1, 1948, in Perulack, Ronald was the son of the late James and May (Jones) Varner. Survived by loving wife, Helen Jean (Bass) Varner; children, Tonya Holsomback and husband, Jimmy; Ashlee Varner; and Amber Anderson and husband, Javan; 5 grandchildren, James Rhett Holsomback,...
Todd K. Domboski
Feb 4, 2022
Domboski, Todd K., 53, Altoona, passed away unexpectedly February 4, 2022 at his home. Born March 9, 1968, Ashland, Schuylkill Co., son of Robert Domboski and Florence (Wolfgang) Kelley. Preceded in death by his father. Survived by his daughter, Paige Domboski; future son-in-law, George Schwaderer; wife, Kerra Domboski; mother, Florence Kelley; and father and mother-in-law, John and Elaine Kuzo. Todd...
David "Dave" M. Stossel
Feb 2, 2022
Stossel, David “Dave” M., 65, Cresson, died February 2, 2022 at his apartment that he loved at Summit Manor, Cresson. Born July 22, 1956, Altoona, son of the late Rudolph “Rudy” and Julia (Orehowsky) Stossel of Lilly. Preceded in death special uncle, John Orehowsky; brother-in-law, Gary Bradley; and infant niece, Maria Bradley. Survived by sisters, Therese Griffith, Brush Valley and...
Jeannine H. Ryan
Feb 2, 2022
Ryan, Jeannine H., 92, Altoona, formerly of Cresson, went home to be with the Lord February 2, 2022 at UPMC Altoona. Born March 24, 1929, Cresson, daughter of the late Charles J. and Irma G. (Kirby) Hertzog. Preceded in death by her loving husband, Paul G. Ryan and sister, Joyce Dillon. Survived by her sons, Gregory Ryan, Massachusetts; Patrick Ryan,...
Thelma I. Pyles
Jan 31, 2022
Pyles, Thelma I., 95, Belleville, passed away January 31, 2022, at Valley View Retirement Center, Belleville. Born September 25, 1926, Wayne Township, Mifflin County, daughter of the late Oscar and Blanche (Hamilton) Pollock. Preceded in death by her loving husband, Raymond D. Pyles; her daughter, Nancy Lee Rhone; 6 brothers, Fern, Raymond, Oscar, Robert, Richard, and Jack Pollock; and two...
Carole Anne Stodgel
Jan 29, 2022
Stodgel, Carole Anne, 65, Mount Union, passed away January 29, 2022, at Penn Highlands, Huntingdon. Born November 11, 1956, Fredericksburg, VA, daughter of the late John and Mary Ann (Lee) McDonald. Survived by her fiancé, Charles E. Lemasters; five children, Josh Gray, Jason Gray, Gregory Stodgel, Betty Mills, and Charles Mills; three grandchildren; three sisters, Judy Blankenbaker, Cathy Jones, Barbara...
James W. Taylor
Jan 28, 2022
Taylor, James W., 89, McVeytown, passed away January 28, 2022, at Geisinger Lewistown Hospital. Born June 29, 1932, McVeytown, son of the late William L. and Olive E. (Shore) Taylor. Preceded in death by his loving wife, Margaret E. (Edgin); his daughter Vickie L. Peachey, two sisters; Martha Sarra and Clara Glenney; and by two brothers; Barton and Lawrence “Bill”...
David C. Wilson, Sr.
Jan 27, 2022
Wilson Sr., David C., 75, Altoona, passed away January 27, 2022 at UPMC Altoona. Born February 28, 1946, Altoona, son of the late Kessler D. and Ida E. (Swander) Wilson. Preceded in death by his wife, Irean E. Rodgers; and brother, Jackie Wilson. Survived by his daughter, Bobbi G. Wilson; son, David C. Wilson Jr.; grandchildren, Mattrina B. Wilson, Geneeva...
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