OBITUARIES

Linda M. Miesko

Linda M. Miesko

Oct 18, 2020

Miesko, Linda M., 69, Lilly, died October 18, 2020 at her residence. Born April 8, 1951, Lilly, daughter of the late Joseph J. and Ann D. (Sisto) Miesko, Sr. Preceded in death by her brother, Thomas Miesko. Survived by her brother, Joseph (Peggy) Miesko, Jr. and her nieces and nephews. Services will be held at the convenience of the family....

Agnes M. Phillips

Agnes M. Phillips

Oct 17, 2020

Phillips, Agnes M. (Kozak), 101, Cresson, formerly of Lilly, went home to be with the Lord October 17, 2020 at John Paul II Manor, Cresson. Born December 31, 1918, daughter of the late John and Ann (Stephanik) Kozak. Preceded in death by her loving husband, Henry Phillips, with whom she shared 65 years with until his death in 2004; grandson,...

Harold B. Grimes

Harold B. Grimes

Oct 17, 2020

Grimes, Harold B., 94, Cresson, passed away October 17, 2020 at Maple Winds Healthcare and Rehab Center, Portage. Born July 19, 1926, Center Twp., Greene County, son of the late Charles T. and Mary E. (Woods) Grimes. Preceded in death by his loving wife of 60 years, Marie (Hughes); brother, Thomas Grimes; and sister, Catherine Dunn. Survived by his three...

Peggy R. Fazenbaker

Peggy R. Fazenbaker

Oct 14, 2020

Fazenbaker, Peggy Ruth, 90, formerly of Mount Union, passed away October 14, 2020 at Locust Grove Retirement Village, Mifflin. Born December 7, 1929 daughter of the late Andrew and Margaret (Carl) Fazenbaker. Preceded in death by siblings, Barbara E. Powley, Anna Mae Linn, Robert Fazenbaker, M. Elizabeth Peoples, and Eugene Fazenbaker. Peggy was an avid reader and enjoyed knitting, cross...

Stella M. Los

Stella M. Los

Oct 14, 2020

Los, Stella M., 89, Formerly of Mount Union, passed away Wednesday, October 14, 2020 at Elmcroft Senior Living Center in Reedsville. Born on September 1, 1931, Mount Union, daughter of the late Andrew and Annie (Chrowska) Los. Preceded in death by brothers, John Losh, Michael Los, Louis Los and Joseph Los. Survived by her sister,  Sophie Semla, McVeytown; 10 nieces...

Francis "Duck" D. Adelsberg

Francis "Duck" D. Adelsberg

Oct 9, 2020

Adelsberg, Francis “Duck” D., 80, Cresson, passed away October 9, 2020 at his home. Born April 30, 1940, Cresson, son of the late Henry J. and Mary Jane (Reed) Adelsberg. Survived by sister-in-law, Barbara J. Adelsberg, Cresson. At Duck’s request, there will be no viewing and services.  Arrangements have been entrusted to Anderson Family Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 233...

James R. Steel

James R. Steel

Oct 8, 2020

Steel, James R., 74, Reedsville, passed away October 8, 2020 at Elmcroft of Reedsville. Born March 7, 1946, Mapleton, son of the late George A. and Mary A. (Arnold) Steel. Preceded in death by his brothers, George, Sam and Dennis Steel. Survived by his son, Craig Steel and wife, Tammy; daughters, Amy Smith and husband, Todd; and Amber Moore and...

J. Walter Klein

J. Walter Klein

Oct 8, 2020

Klein, J. Walter, 95, who resided in Cresson, PA for over 63 years, passed away Thursday, October 8, 2020 while residing in Loveland, Ohio. Born June 25, 1925, Walter was the son of the late Walter and Mary (Cunningham) Klein of Portage, PA. Walter, a beloved husband, was preceded in death by his wife Anne (Vancavage) to whom he was married...

Ronald G. Blair Sr.

Ronald G. Blair Sr.

Oct 5, 2020

Blair, Sr., Ronald George, 71, Mount Union, passed away unexpectedly October 5, 2020 at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville. Born January 16, 1949, in Calvin, PA son of the late Andrew John and Rella Mae (Grissinger) Blair. Survived by his loving wife, Bonnie (Love); Children Pamela Zilch and husband, Larry; Rebecca Taylor and husband, James; Michele Knepp and husband, Paul; Ronald...

James L. Diven

James L. Diven

Sep 28, 2020

Diven, James L., 78, Newton Hamilton, passed away September 28, 2020 at home surrounded by his family. Born April 28, 1942, Newton Hamilton, son of the late Blair and Margaret (Rittenhouse) Diven. Preceded in death by brothers, Bob and Terry Diven; and sister, Peggy Diven. Survived by his loving wife, Evelyn Diane (Brunner); daughter, Tammy (Sam) Diven; son, Brian (Caitlyn)...

Paul Joseph Doyle

Paul Joseph Doyle

Sep 28, 2020

Doyle, Paul Joseph, 71, Munster Twp., passed away September 28, 2020 at UPMC Altoona. Born March 2, 1949, Lilly, son of the late Catherine “Vera” (Hershel) Doyle. Preceded in death by his brother, Robert. Survived by his loving wife, Mary C. (Carnes), whom he married on August 30, 1975 and just celebrated their 45th wedding anniversary; daughter, Missy Diehl, Huntingdon;...

Myrl E. Hocker

Myrl E. Hocker

Sep 26, 2020

Hocker, Myrl E, 80, Huntingdon, died September 26, 2020 at Westminster Woods, Huntingdon. Born August 8, 1940, Huntingdon, son of the late George and Helen (Suter) Hocker. Preceded in death by siblings, John D. Hocker, Thelma Shore, Charles Hocker and half-brother, Joe Newman. Survived by wife, Sandra J. (Stallman) Hocker; daughters, Candy Keilly and husband, Bob, Lebanon; Pam Hampton, Mount...

Eugenia "Genie" M. Parrish

Eugenia "Genie" M. Parrish

Sep 21, 2020

Parrish, Eugenia “Genie” M. (Moran), 74, was called home to heaven surrounded by her family on September 21, 2020 at UPMC Altoona. Born August 10, 1946, Altoona, daughter of the late Peter and Lydia (Bollman) Moran. Preceded in death by her childhood sweetheart Joseph E. Parrish, whom she married on August 19, 1961 and created a beautiful family; infant granddaughter,...

Stephen Curtis Taylor

Stephen Curtis Taylor

Sep 21, 2020

Taylor, Stephen Curtis, 59, Mount Union, passed away September 21, 2020 surrounded by his family at his home. Born September 18, 1961, Huntingdon, son of the late Curtis B. and Sharon V. (McCreary) Taylor. Survived by his loving wife, Linda; Children, Jody Fye and husband, Jason; Joseph Huffnagle and fiancé, Sherry Smith; and Doug Huffnagle and wife, Erica; Two sisters,...

John Joseph Suchan

John Joseph Suchan

Sep 20, 2020

Suchan, John Joseph “Yuno”, 73, Hill Valley, passed away September 20, 2020 surrounded by his family at home. Born June 9, 1947, Mount Union, son of the late John F. and Anna P. (Danish) Suchan. Preceded in death by siblings, Frank Suchan, Edward Suchan, and Cathy Williams. Survived by his loving wife, Carolyn Jane (Hancock) Suchan; children, Amy Mittermeier and...

James K. Hollibaugh

James K. Hollibaugh

Sep 19, 2020

Hollibaugh, James K., 76, Mount Union, passed away September 19, 2020 at home surrounded by his family. Born October 23, 1943, Rockhill, son of the late Kenneth and Anna (Byers) Hollibaugh. Preceded in death by his loving wife, Ruthann (Roberts) Hollibaugh; brothers, Tom and Richard Hollibaugh; sister, Natha Harris; and step-father, John Miller. Survived by his children, Thomas J. Hollibaugh...

Winifred E. Cooper

Winifred E. Cooper

Sep 18, 2020

Cooper, Winifred E., 94, Orbisonia, passed away September 18, 2020 at AristaCare at Woodland Park. Born February 13, 1926, Orbisonia, daughter of the late James and Anna (Drake) Pheasant. Preceded in death by her husband, Melvin Cooper, Sr.; children, Barbara McGarvey; Melvin Cooper, Jr.; siblings, Manice Wakefield; Wendell “Buzz” Pheasant; and Joann Gilland. Survived by her children, James Cooper and...

Kevin Ross Flasher

Kevin Ross Flasher

Sep 14, 2020

Flasher, Kevin Ross, 59, Mount Union, passed away September 14, 2020 at Hershey Medical Center after an ongoing illness. Born August 5, 1961, Huntingdon, son of the late Arthur B. and Lillian L. (Hayes) Flasher. Preceded in death by siblings, Terry Wayne Flasher and Dennis Jack Flasher. Survived by siblings, Vicki Lefler, Arthur Flasher and wife Patricia, and Randy Flasher,...

Carla J. Weaver

Carla J. Weaver

Sep 14, 2020

Weaver, Carla J., 68, Cresson, passed away peacefully September 14, 2020 at UPMC Altoona. Born April 26, 1952, daughter of the late Francis and Rita (Stoltz) Moyer. Preceded in death by her husband, Wayne Weaver; sister, Joan Moyer; brother, John Moyer, brothers-In-Law, David Endler and Elmer Rickens. Survived by her children, Hope Benning, Duncansville; and Brian Weaver and girlfriend, Laura...

Jo Ann Lee

Jo Ann Lee

Sep 10, 2020

Lee, Jo Ann, 73, Mount Union, passed away September 10, 2020 surrounded by her family at UPMC Altoona. Born February 25, 1947, Huntingdon, daughter of the late Joseph and Tommiesene (Alexander) Loner. Preceded in death by siblings, Julia Richardson, Jack Loner and Jim Loner. Survived by children, Anthony Lee and Annette Copeland and husband, Cedric; 3 grandchildren, Shawnta Spriggs, Romikia...