OBITUARIES

Jan 8, 2021

Shope, Betty Ann, 76, a lifelong resident of Mount Union, PA died unexpectedly on January 8, 2021 at her home.

Betty Ann is survived by a sister, Patricia Giacobello, of Whitehouse Station, NJ; a brother, Gerald Shope (wife, Linda) of Alexandria, PA; and several cousins. She is preceded in death by her parents, Charles and Helen Shope; grandparents, Bruce and...

Jan 7, 2021

McConnell, Patricia “Patty”, 84, resident of Garvey Manor, Hollidaysburg, formerly of Cresson, went home to be with the Lord January 7, 2021. Born March 17, 1936, Lilly, daughter of the late August R. and Carmella (Courvina) Campagna. Preceded in death by her loving husband William H. McConnell, Jr. on November 22, 2014; brothers, John, Natale “Cook” and Victor Campagna; and...

Jan 6, 2021

Rosenbery, Linda Lee, 77, Mount Union, passed away January 6, 2021 at AristaCare Hearthside, State College. Born March 30, 1943, Mount Union, daughter of the late Gerald and Lena (Park) Rosenbery. Survived by sister, Barbara Atherton and husband, Richard, Mount Union; niece, Amy S. Burkholder, Virginia; nephew, Ronald Atherton and wife, Kay, Mapleton Depot; and many other loving nieces, nephews...

Jan 4, 2021

Wilkerson, Erma R. , 83, a lifelong resident of Mount Union, entered into everlasting rest on January 4, 2021, at home surrounded by her family. Born in 1937, daughter of the late Harrison and Cassanna (Carter) Galloway. On November 21, 1954 she was united in marriage to the love of her life, Merritt “Midd” Wilkerson. Midd preceded Erma in death...

Jan 3, 2021

Goltz, Linda LeeAnn (Conrad), 73, resident of Concordia of Franklin Park, Sewickley, formerly of Cresson, went home to be with the Lord January 3, 2021. Born April 20, 1947, Altoona, daughter of the late Matthew J. and Ceora C (Sanders) Conrad. Preceded in death by her son, Todd Goltz; brothers-in-law, Robert Glass and Geno Petrarca. Survived by her son Frederick...

Jan 2, 2021

Grainey, Patricia “Patty” A., 73, McVeytown, passed away January 2, 2021 at home surrounded by her family. Born December 18, 1947, Harrisburg, daughter of the late William G. Reese and Zana (Giardine) Brennan. Preceded in death by her husband, Donald “Newtie” W. Grainey, Sr.; brother, William “Billy” Reese; and step-father, Michael J. Brennan. Survived by her children, Kelly Grainey, McVeytown;...

Dec 31, 2020

Alesi, John L., 72, Mount Union, passed away December 31, 2020 at UPMC Altoona. Born August 11, 1948, son of the late Anthony J. and Mary W. (Drake) Alesi. Mr. Alesi was united in marriage to the former Cathy A. Moist on February 27, 1968. Sadly, his wife of 52 years preceded him in death just one month ago. Also...

Dec 30, 2020

Nancy Jane (Morgan) Renninger, 73, of Mount Union, passed away at 2:14 a.m Wednesday, December 30, 2020 at UPMC Altoona. Born June 21, 1947 in Huntingdon, she was the daughter of the late Russell G. and Mary V. (Burdge) Morgan. She married her loving husband of 52 years, Barry W. Renninger on November 14, 1968 in the Calvin United Methodist...

Dec 22, 2020

Jones, Frances “Fran” R., 79, resident of Cambria Care Center, Ebensburg, passed away December 22, 2020. Born February 18, 1941, Altoona, daughter of the late Samuel A. and Loretta F. (Campbell) Runzo. Survived by her brothers, Sam Runzo and wife Denise, Cresson; Charles R. Runzo and fiancée, Jackie Calisti, Greensburg; nephew, Chuck S. Runzo, Cresson; nieces, Lori M. Runzo and...

Dec 21, 2020

Dec 20, 2020

Filak, Susan M., 56, Lilly, went home to be with the Lord December 20, 2020 at UPMC Altoona. Born November 2, 1964, Altoona, daughter of the late Francis P. and Mary E. (Albright) Filak. Preceded in death by siblings, Kathy Jackson; Mary and Peter Filak; and many aunts and uncles. Survived by her siblings, Ruth Taylor and husband, Crippen, Cresson;...

Dec 19, 2020

Howe, Julia A., 105, resident of Cambria Care Center, formerly of Cresson, went home to be with the Lord on December 19, 2020. Born February 25, 1915, Cresson, daughter of the late Joseph and Marie (Mignona) Vassalotti. Preceded in death by her husband Alfred L. Howe on November 11, 1968; sisters, Mary D’Auria and Josephine Reed; brothers, Paul, Lewis, Pat...

Dec 19, 2020

Price, Sr., Robert Eugene, 78, Orbisonia, passed away December 19, 2020 surrounded by his family at his home. Born April 2, 1942, Kistler, son of the late John D. and Lydia Mae (Hardy) Price. Preceded in death by loving wife, Mary Jane Price, with whom he spent over 55 years. Survived by sons, Robert E. Price, Jr. and Wife, Candy,...

Dec 18, 2020

Johnson, Lola DeForrest, 74, McVeytown, PA, passed away on December 18, 2020 with her beloved husband of 51 years by her side. Born December 20, 1945 in Chester, PA, daughter of the late Donald H. and Kathryn McCune DeForrest. Survived by her husband, Raymond “Dip” Johnson; children, Eric Walker and wife, Vyvyan; Greg Johnson and wife, Maxine; grandchildren, Gigi, Jonathan,...

Dec 13, 2020

Curry, Kathie “Kay” A. (Lundberg), 66, Lilly, passed away December 13, 2020 at Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center, Johnstown. Born May 12, 1954, Altoona, daughter of the late Raymond M. and Deanna G. (Durbin) Lundberg, Sr. Survived by her brothers, Ray Lundberg, Jr. and wife Cynthia; Greg Lundberg and wife Mary; nieces and nephews, Sarah Knotts and husband Chester III; Nicole...

Dec 12, 2020

Wheeler Sr., Chris D., 49, Duncansville, died Saturday, December 12, 2020, at the Conemaugh Nason Medical Center, Roaring Spring. Born October 31, 1971, Altoona, son of Charles T. “Pete” and Linda (Doyle) Wheeler, Jr. Preceded in death by his brother, Charles “Charlie” Wheeler III; maternal grandmother, Vera C. (Hershel) Doyle; paternal grandparents, Charles “Chal” and Genevieve (Marks) Wheeler, Sr.; uncles,...

Dec 11, 2020

Trybus, Gertrude “Trudy” M., 81, Cresson, passed away December 11, 2020 at UPMC Altoona. Born October 16, 1939, Cresson Twp., daughter of the late Ferdinand A. and Hilda M. (Hershel) McConnell. Preceded in death by her beloved son, Michael Trybus; grandson, Shawn; and brothers, Paul, Ronald, Gerald “Jerry”, and Patrick “Pat” McConnell. Survived by her loving husband, Walter J. Trybus,...

Dec 9, 2020

Elsie P. Wright, 87, of Mount Union, passed away December 9, 2020 at AristaCare in Huntingdon Park, Huntingdon.  Born January 30, 1933 in Mount Union, she was the daughter of the late John and Mary (Maskulyak) Petron.  Preceded in death by her loving husband, Edward A. Wright.  Also preceded in death by her son, Edward A. “Eddie” Wright Jr. and...

Dec 8, 2020

 Cathy A. Alesi, 69, Mount Union entered eternal rest December 8, 2020 at UPMC Altoona. Her death was unexpected. Born June 21, 1951, Lewistown, she was a daughter of the late John E. and Irma L. (Allison) Moist. She was preceded in death by a grandson, Wyatt Alesi, and a brother, John “Eddie” Moist. Cathy leaves behind her husband of...

Dec 6, 2020

Plazek, John K., 83, Cresson, passed away December 6, 2020 at his home. Born December 17, 1936, Cresson, son of the late Walter C. and Mary K. (Conrad) Plazek. Preceded in death by his loving wife, Shirley J. (Smith) Plazek. Survived by his son, David Plazek and wife Malisa, Cresson; three grandchildren, Kayla, Phillip, Christopher and wife Sarah; and brothers,...