OBITUARIES

Joanna V. Hicks

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

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.

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

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

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...

Andrew J. Ketner, Sr.

Andrew J. Ketner, Sr.

Sep 11, 2021

Ketner, Sr., Andrew J., 74, Mount Union, went home to be with the Lord, Saturday, September 11, 2021, at UPMC Altoona. Born June 27, 1947, Huntingdon, son of the late Martin L. and Doris (Walker) Ketner. Preceded in death by his sister, Thelma Dermitt Kruger. Survived by his loving wife, Louise A. (Ticconi), whom he married on June 26, 1971;...

Michael R. Nonemaker

Michael R. Nonemaker

Sep 7, 2021

Nonemaker, Michael R., 70, Three Springs passed away September 7, 2021, at home surrounded by his family. Born September 26, 1950, Saltillo, son of Miriam J. (Shope) and the late Veryl R. Nonemaker. Survived by his wife of over 50 years, Linda S. (Hileman) Nonemaker; children, Tammy Nonemaker, Adam Nonemaker and John Nonemaker; 4 grandchildren, Sam, Emelie, Dylan and Lane...

Bonnie Kay (Jaymes) Cohenour

Bonnie Kay (Jaymes) Cohenour

Sep 2, 2021

Cohenour, Bonnie Kay (Jaymes), 77, Three Springs, passed away September 2, 2021, at Fulton County Medical Center. Born May 18, 1944, Huntingdon, daughter of the late Lester and Mildred (Whitsel) Jaymes. Preceded in death by her brother, Donnie Jaymes. Survived by her loving husband, Cecil M. Cohenour; son, Carl Cohenour and companion, Mary; daughter, Deanna Camerer and husband, Dave; granddaughters,...

Terrance D. Heidel Jr.

Terrance D. Heidel Jr.

Sep 2, 2021

Heidel, Terrance D. Jr., 62, Mill Creek, passed away September 2, 2021, at home surrounded by his family. Born December 26, 1958, Huntingdon, son of the late Terrance D. and Bonnie (Woodward) Heidel. Survived by his loving wife, Annette R. (Summers) Heidel; children, Terrance D. Heidel III, Kevin Heidel, and Brandy Heidel; 2 grandchildren; 1 greatgrandchild; siblings, Jerry Heidel and...

Robert "Peck" E. Prough

Robert "Peck" E. Prough

Aug 29, 2021

Prough, Robert E. “Peck”, 82, Shirleysburg, passed away Sunday August 29, 2021, at Embassy at Woodland Park. Born May 8, 1939, son of the late Ira M. and Sarah M. (Diven) Prough. Survived by his loving wife, Martha A. (Cramer) Prough whom he married September 14, 1976. Also surviving are children, Brent R. Prough, Jeffrey S. Prough, Rhonda L. Cramer...

Charles "Jack" J. Shoop

Charles "Jack" J. Shoop

Aug 28, 2021

Shoop, Charles “Jack” J., 72, Blairs Mills, passed away Saturday, August 28, 2021, at UPMC Harrisburg. Born October 31, 1948, Concord, Fannett Twp., Franklin Co., son of the late Jay Shoop and Pauline (Coons) George. Preceded in death by his stepfather, Ray George and brother, George Shoop. Survived by his loving wife, Bernadine L. (Glunt), whom he married on November...

Flora Bell Glasgow

Flora Bell Glasgow

Aug 26, 2021

Glasgow, Flora Bell (Peters), 91, formerly of Newton Hamilton, passed away Thursday, August 26, 2021, at Embassy at Woodland Park, Orbisonia. Born October 10, 1929, daughter of the late William Elwood and Elizabeth Hannah (Beatty) Peters, Wayne Township. Preceded in death by loving husband, Carl J. Glasgow Sr. and son, Stephen Glasgow. Survived by daughter, Kathy Glasgow Panella and husband,...

Julia Mae Lemin

Julia Mae Lemin

Aug 25, 2021

Lemin, Julia Mae (Duvall), 71, Mount Union, passed away Wednesday August 25, 2021, at home surrounded by her family. Born December 27, 1949, Jollar, daughter of the late Lee and Florence (Foore) Duvall. Survived by children, Sherry Brown and husband, Ronald; John Lemin Jr.; Dwayne Lemin and wife, Lori; Jeffrey Lemin and wife, Jenny; and Todd Lemin and partner, Patty;...

Sarah A. Seabolt

Sarah A. Seabolt

Aug 19, 2021

Sarah A. “Gail” Seabolt, 96, of Cresson, went home to be with the Lord August 19, 2021, at John Paul II Manor. She was born February 15, 1925, in Roaring Spring, a daughter to the late Reverend Stephen D. and Margaret Belle (Zeigler) Yoder. Surviving are a son, Mark Seabolt and wife, Tammy of Cresson; granddaughter, Crystal Hensler and husband...

Dakota Michael Todaro

Dakota Michael Todaro

Aug 14, 2021

Todaro, Dakota Michael, 21, Mount Union, passed away August 14, 2021. Born January 31, 2000, Chambersburg, son of Gregg A. and Mary E. (Hockenberry) Todaro and biological mother, Jessica Heilman. Survived by grandparents, Leon and Annette Yoder; Trish Reck; and Linda Heilman; siblings, Paul Todaro and fiancé, Selina; Heather Walls and wife, Liz; Deazerae Shives; Josiah Weller; Patrick Rogers; and...

Catherine R. Peck

Catherine R. Peck

Aug 11, 2021

Catherine “Kay” Rhuhama (Griffith) Peck, 80, Greenbriar Crossover, McVeytown, went to be with her Lord Wednesday, August 11, 2021, at Mount Nittany Medical Center surrounded by her family. Born July 10, 1941, Reedsville, daughter of the late Robert Nelson and Rosie Pauline (Weaver) Griffith. Survived by her loving husband, William “Bill” Peck whom she was united in marriage to on...

David E. Hollabaugh Sr.

David E. Hollabaugh Sr.

Aug 5, 2021

Hollabaugh, Sr., David E. “Joe”, 75, Mapleton Depot, passed away August 5, 2021, at Embassy at Woodland Park, Orbisonia. Born January 14, 1946, Huntingdon, son of the late Paul E. and June (Atherton) Hollabaugh. Survived by his loving wife, Rebecca M. (Allen) Hollabaugh; children, David E. Hollabaugh Jr., Mount Union and Josh L. Hollabaugh, Albion; 9 grandchildren, David, Navaeh, Krystiana,...

Leo James Kowalski, Sr.

Leo James Kowalski, Sr.

Jul 31, 2021

Kowalski, Sr., Leo J., 93, Cresson, went home to be with the Lord July 31, 2021 at Cambria Care Center, Ebensburg. Born January 1, 1928, Coupon, son of the late John and Sophie (Yonkoski) Kowalski. Preceded in death by his loving wife, Margaret Ann (Roberts). Survived by his sons, Leo Kowalski, Jr. and companion Joanna, Aliquippa; and Danny Kowalski and...

William James Mitchell, Jr.

William James Mitchell, Jr.

Jul 29, 2021

Mitchell, Jr., William J., 44, Altoona, passed away July 29, 2021. Born January 25, 1977, Altoona, son of William J. Mitchell, Sr. and Irene M. Stitslow. Preceded in death by his parents. Survived by his son, Connor Mitchell, Altoona; siblings, Regina Becker and husband Jeffrey, Florida; Debbie Quinn; Patricia McIntyre; Billie Jo Mickley, all of Altoona; and Gregory Mickley and...

Suzanne Ruth Willauer

Suzanne Ruth Willauer

Jul 28, 2021

Willauer, Suzanne Ruth (Cash), 72, Mount Union, passed away July 28, 2021, surrounded by her family at home. Born March 17, 1949, West Chester, daughter of the late Thomas and Luzilla (Rogers) Cash. Survived by her loving husband, James R. Willauer; daughter, Angela Sweitzer and husband, Matthew; two grandchildren, Kathlynn and Alexander; and brothers, Edward and Terry Cash. Suzanne worked...