OBITUARIES
Thomas A. Mentzer
Jan 27, 2022
Mentzer, Thomas A., 79, Shirleysburg, passed away January 27, 2022 at Geisinger Lewistown Hospital. Born January 6, 1943, Mount Union, son of the late Kenneth R. and Ilene F. (Swope) Mentzer. Preceded in death by two brothers Chris Beatty, infant brother Raymond, infant sister Melinda Mentzer and nephew Kenny Mentzer. Survived by his three daughters, Melinda L. Shumac, Brenda K....
Phyllis Jane Covert
Jan 27, 2022
Covert, Phyllis Jane (Wible), 79, Three Springs, went to her heavenly home January 27, 2022, at the Fulton County Medical Center, McConnellsburg. Born November 10, 1942, Three Springs, daughter of the late Chester A. and Edna M. (Long) Wible. Survived by spouse, Kirk Danfelt; children, Melinda Miller and husband, Steve; Karen Nemes and husband, Richard; Guy V. Covert Jr. and...
Judy L. Carbaugh
Jan 25, 2022
Carbaugh, Judy L. (Rhodes), 84, Mount Union, passed away January 25, 2022, at Embassy at Huntingdon Park, Huntingdon. Born January 12, 1938, Huntingdon, daughter of the late H. Frank and Thelma (Sunderland) Rhodes. Preceded in death by her loving husband, Leroy R. Carbaugh; siblings Reverend Charlie Rhodes, Lottie Runk, Edward Rhodes, Harry Rhodes, Blair Rhodes, Erma Moore, Donald Rhodes, and...
Robert L. Hicks
Jan 25, 2022
Hicks, Robert L., 86, Mifflintown, passed away January 25, 2022, at home. Born March 5, 1935, Huntingdon, son of the late Lester and Edie (Hess) Hicks. Preceded in death by loving wife, Nellie E. (Dziedzic) Hicks; and brothers, Tom, George, Sam and Lanny Hicks. Survived by children, Debra Hicks and life partner, Burnell Bennings, McChanicsville MD; Joseph Hicks and wife,...
Nellie S. Coates
Jan 25, 2022
Coates, Nellie S., 81, Mount Union, passed away Tuesday, January 25, 2022, at Embassy of Huntingdon Park. Born June 4, 1940, in Mapleton Depot, daughter of the late William and Evaline (Booher) Shives. Preceded in death by her husband Edward Coates Jr. who died on March 21, 1981. Nellie is survived by two siblings: her sister, Nancy Shives Benson and...
Peter "Pete" P. Stolarski
Jan 25, 2022
Stolarski Sr., Peter “Pete” P., 82, Cresson, passed away January 25, 2022 at UPMC Altoona. Born April 2, 1939, Canonsburg, son of the late Bronislaus and Josephine (Wysocki) Stolarski. Preceded in death by his loving wife, Joan R. (McConnell), whom he met while he was a patient at the Cresson Sanatorium; brothers, Walter, Enoch and John Stolarski; and sisters, Rose...
Mary M. Reck
Jan 23, 2022
Mary Margaret (Kelly) Reck, 78, of Mount Union, passed away Sunday, January 23, 2022, at her home. Born June 21, 1943, in Huntingdon, she was the daughter of the late Clair and Martha (Jones) Kelly. She was married for 56 years to Lawrence E. Reck who preceded her in death on June 27, 2019. Mary is survived by her loving...
Nancy L. Trybus
Jan 23, 2022
Trybus, Nancy L., 75, formerly of Cresson, went home to be with the Lord January 23, 2022. Born March 13, 1946, Johnstown, daughter of the late John and Dorothy (Ambrisko) Green. Preceded in death by her loving husband, Robert C. Trybus. Survived by her children, John “Jack” (Tammy Rose), Elkton, MD; Robert “Bob” (Christina Kielbowick), Carmichaels; Jill Selfridge (Jason), New...
Vera I. Thomas
Jan 22, 2022
Thomas, Vera I. (Wible), 93, Saltillo, passed away January 22, 2022, at Embassy of Woodland Park, Orbisonia. Born February 27, 1928, Huntingdon County, daughter of the late John and Esther (Wilson) Wible. Preceded in death by her loving husband, Don Thomas; and brother, Lee Wible. Survived by her children, Tonia Little and husband, Gaylord; Kerry Thomas and wife, Valerie; Denee...
Tamia Trice
Jan 20, 2022
Tamia Mae Chey’anne Trice, 20, resident of Port Matilda entered into everlasting rest at Mt. Nittany Hospital on January 20, 2022. Born September 18, 2001, Altoona, daughter of Tijuna (Trice) and Allen Crosby. Survived by parents, Along with her mother and father she leaves to mourn; sisters Chanique (Bobby) Sies, Te’nea Trice and Ali’auna Crosby; grandparents Beatrice Trice, Allen and...
Robyn Ann Cornelius
Jan 19, 2022
Cornelius, Robyn Ann, 64, McVeytown, passed away January 19, 2022, at home. Born September 19, 1957, Huntingdon County. Robyn liked watching Little House on the Prairie, The Waltons and the Golden Girls. She was a football fan and loved cheering on the Pittsburgh Steelers. Robyn enjoyed collecting purses and sunglasses. She also liked traveling to the beach, attending theatre shows,...
Jon Cris Gerholt
Jan 19, 2022
Gerholt, Jon Cris, 61, Shirleysburg, passed away January 19, 2022, at home surrounded by his family. Born July 15, 1960, Cherry Point, NC, son of Nancy L. (Atherton) and the Late John R. Gerholt. Survived by loving wife, Janet (Morgan) Gerholt, whom he married on June 23, 1979; children, Jon R. Gerholt and wife, Amber; Sharon M. Gerholt and fiancé,...
Joseph J. Plewa
Jan 18, 2022
Plewa, Joseph J., 85, Cresson, passed away January 18, 2022 at Maybrook Hills Rehab and Healthcare Center, Altoona. Born January 10, 1937, Dysart, son of the late Andrew and Alda (McMullen) Plewa. Preceded in death by son, Joseph “Joey” Plewa; and siblings, Patty Clawson, Jeanne Slebodnick, and Robert Plewa. Survived by his loving wife, Elizabeth “Betty” Plewa; children, David Plewa;...
Eugene M. Smith
Jan 18, 2022
Smith, Eugene M. “Smitty”, 75, Tyrone, passed away January 18, 2022. Born May 8, 1946, Burnt Cabins, son of the late Clarence J. and Maxine (McMullen) Smith. Survived by children, Shyla, Eugene, Charles R., Mike, and David S. Smith; 24 grandchildren, 14 great grandchildren; siblings, Nancy Smith, Linda Smith, Marietta Smith, Helen Hockenberry, Charlesetta Morgan, Maxine Smith Kidd, Richard Smith,...
Clyde Hanes
Jan 18, 2022
Hanes, Clyde “Sonny”, 86, Mount Union, passed away January 18, 2022, at home surrounded by his family. Born August 23, 1935, Galeton, Pennsylvania, son of the late Clyde M. and Virginia (Rhodes) Hanes. Survived by companion, Ruth Hanes; children, Nancy Kumpf and husband, Guy, Mount Union; Clyde Edward Hanes, Athens GA; Denny Leroy Hanes, Mount Union; and Steven Hanes, Huntingdon;...
Alice G. Noga
Jan 13, 2022
Noga, Alice G., 84, resident of Graystone Manor Altoona, passed away January 13, 2022. Born November 28, 1937, Altoona, daughter of the late Walter C. and Clara E. (Byrne) Montgomery, Sr. Preceded in death by her loving husband, Stanley F. Noga Sr.; and brothers, Walter Jr., John, Richard and William Montgomery. Survived by her children, Joseph Vargo III and wife...
Vickie L. Peachey
Jan 11, 2022
Peachey, Vickie L., 65, Shirleysburg, passed away January 11, 2022, at Geisinger Lewistown Hospital. Born October 26, 1956, Huntingdon, daughter of James W. and the late Margaret (Edgin) Taylor. Survived by her father; her loving husband, Wayne W. Peachey; son, Jeptha J. and wife, Rachel; 3 grandchildren, Josh, AJ, and Maddie; brother, James A. Taylor, and wife Rebecca, and by...
Nelson Frank Baer
Jan 10, 2022
Nelson Frank Baer, 91, Mount Union, passed away January 10, 2022, at home surrounded by his family. Born November 2, 1930, Huntingdon County, son of the late Harvey and Ruth (Snyder) Baer. He was united in marriage to JoAnn Harry on August 15, 1953 who proceeded him in death in 2017. Survived by children, Karen D. Goodman and husband, Tim;...
James C. Wilcox
Jan 9, 2022
James Clifford Wilcox, 87, peacefully journeyed to be with Jesus on Sunday, January 9, 2022 at Westminster Woods in Huntingdon, PA where he had resided for the past 4 years. Jim, as he was known by all who called him friend, was born on January 31, 1934 in Leroy Township, Bradford County, PA. He was born to Bertha (Bryington) Wilcox...
Robert M. Semple
Jan 8, 2022
Semple, Robert M., 71, Mount Union, died January 8, 2022, at Geisinger Danville. Born September 2, 1950, Huntingdon County, son of the late Edward and Dorothy (Bair) Semple. Survived by his loving wife, Mary J. (Christoff) Semple; son, James “Chico” Chaney and wife, Brandy; 3 grandchildren, Justin, Allyssa and Jerrick Chaney; siblings, Sandra Brumbaugh and husband, Ronald; Ronald Semple and...
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