OBITUARIES

Lavonda J. McClain

Lavonda J. McClain

Apr 19, 2020

McClain, Lavonda J., 89, Mount Union, passed away April 19, 2020 at her home. Born May 18, 1930, in Allenport, Shirley Twp., daughter of the late Harry S. and C. Gladys (Jenkins) Carl. She was united in marriage to Gerald L. McClain on July 29, 1953 at the Allenport United Methodist Church by the Rev. Frank Crawford. Her husband of...

Charles Barry Fuhrman

Charles Barry Fuhrman

Apr 17, 2020

Fuhrman, Charles Barry, 77, Mount Union, passed away April 17, 2020 at William Penn Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center, Lewistown. Born May 28, 1942, Fishing Creek Valley, Dauphin County, son of the late Martin and Maggie (Shaffer) Fuhrman. Preceded in death by siblings, Phillip Fuhrman and Martina Magaro. Survived by his loving wife, Carol A. (Sweigart); daughter, Dawn E. Burnham and...

Dennis P. Derr

Dennis P. Derr

Apr 17, 2020

Derr, Dennis P., 42, Cresson, passed away April 17, 2020 at his residence. Born December 30, 1977, Berwick, son of Fred L. and Patricia J. (Hoover) Derr. Preceded in death by his father; sister, Patty Grosz; brother, David Derr; and maternal and paternal grandparents. Survived by his mother, Patricia Derr, Ashville; sisters, Karen (Dustin) Burkey, Carrolltown; Stephanine (Brian) Risban, Cresson;...

B. Jean Edgin

B. Jean Edgin

Apr 14, 2020

B. Jean Edgin, 82, Mount Union, died Tuesday April 14, 2020, at Pennknoll Village, Everett. Born December 11, 1937, Shade Gap, daughter of the late Raymond and Ada Mae (Leedy) Johnson. At the request of the deceased there will be no services. Arrangements have been entrusted to Heath-Anderson Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Mount Union. Condolences may be made at AndersonFamilyFuneralHomes.com

Mark A. Welch

Mark A. Welch

Apr 11, 2020

Welch, Mark A., 52, Huntingdon, passed away unexpectedly April 11, 2020 due to a motor vehicle accident. Born December 1, 1967, Huntingdon, son of Benjamin A. and Sharon E. (Henry) Welch, Sr. Preceded in death by his mother. Survived by father; sons, Bradley A. (Amber Cohenour) Welch, Port Royal; Matthew R. Welch, Marysville; Andrew M. Welch, West Chester; two grandchildren,...

Clair "Tom" F. Boozel

Clair "Tom" F. Boozel

Apr 10, 2020

Boozel, Clair F. “Tom”, McVeytown, took his final trip, April 10, 2020 after battling Leukemia for 5 months. Born February 4, 1941, Wayne Township, son of the late John R. and Olive O. (Gill) Boozel. Preceded in death by siblings, John, Roy, Helen, Elsie, James, David, Norman, Harold, Margie, Glen and Sylvia; in-laws, David and Nora Renninger. Survived by his...

Margaret V. Drake

Margaret V. Drake

Apr 8, 2020

Drake, Margaret V., 99, Huntingdon, passed away April 8, 2020 at AristaCare at Huntingdon Park. Born January 26, 1921, Allenport, daughter of the late John T. and Mary (Pheasant) Varner. Preceded in death by her former husband, Donald Drake; and brother, Russell Varner. Survived by her niece, Sherry Waldron, and nephew, John Varner. Margaret was a 1939 graduate of Mount...

Nathan M. McDermott

Nathan M. McDermott

Apr 2, 2020

McDermott, Nathan Michael, 42, Cresson, passed away April 2, 2020. Born September 8, 1977, Altoona, son of Michael and Mary (Dziabo) McDermott. Preceded in death by maternal grandparents, Anthony and Anne Dziabo; paternal grandparents, James and Rose Mary McDermott; uncles, Patrick and Daniel McDermott; aunt, Kathleen McDermott; and cousin, Kristina Giblock. Survived by parents; wife, Stacy (Crynock) McDermott; children, Gracie Havrilla and Izabella...

Roderick D. Aurand

Roderick D. Aurand

Apr 1, 2020

Aurand, Roderick Dale, 67, Rockhill Furnace, passed away peacefully April 1, 2020 at home surrounded by his family. Born December 12, 1952 son of the late Dale Aurand of McVeytown. Survived by his companion of 38 years, Patricia Freeman; daughter, Wendy Anderson and husband Tim, Orbisonia; 3 grandchildren, Tyi McCartney, Rockhill Furnace; Kyle Smith, Hustontown; Alexys Anderson, Orbisonia; 3 great-grandchildren,...

James Richard Myers, III

James Richard Myers, III

Apr 1, 2020

Myers, III, James “Jimmy” Richard, 25, Mount Union, passed away April 1, 2020 at home. Born September 14, 1994, Huntingdon, son of the late Crystal Dawn Myers. Preceded in death by great-grandparents, James R. and Iva Myers; uncle, Sam Myers. Survived by fiancé, Akaysha Cullen; children, Rolland Myers and Ryot Myers; brothers, Bryan Copenhaver and Kyle Houck Myers; sister, Kendra...

Gralen E. Hobble

Gralen E. Hobble

Mar 27, 2020

Hobble, Gralen Eugene, 70, Shirleysburg, passed away unexpectedly March 27, 2020 at home. Born October 17, 1949, Newton Hamilton, son of the late Joseph and Helen (Kerr) Hobble. Predeceased by brother, Joseph Hobble Jr. Survived by his son, Daniel Hobble and fiancé Taylor Stark; sisters, Helen Harshbarger and husband Dick; Sandra Keith and husband Dean; nephews, Clint and Corey; nieces,...

Lois Ann Rosensteel

Lois Ann Rosensteel

Mar 27, 2020

Rosensteel, L Ann, 83, formerly of Mount Union, passed away on March 27, 2020 at AristaCare at Hillsdale Park. Born May 6, 1936, Lewistown, daughter of the late Paul W. and Mabel I. (Harris) Gilbert. Preceded in death by her loving husband, Fredrick I. Rosensteel. Survived by daughters, Julie Rosensteel, Melinda Eaken and husband Calvin; and Donna Flowers; 5 grandchildren,...

Carol A. Lidonnice

Carol A. Lidonnice

Mar 25, 2020

Lidonnice, Carol A., 75, Lilly, passed away on March 25, 2020 at home. Born August 6, 1944, Elizabeth City, NC, daughter of the late Dr. James B. and Mary (Sanderson) Leap. Preceded in death by her husband, Joseph R. Lidonnice. Survived by her daughter, Julie McDonald, Philadelphia, PA; son, John Lidonnice (Melissa), Columbus, OH; sister, Maribeth Mitchell, Dunedin, New Zealand; brother,...

Robert M. Baker, Sr.

Robert M. Baker, Sr.

Mar 25, 2020

Baker, Sr., Robert M., 80, Hudson, FL, formerly of Cresson passed away on March 25, 2020 at Gulfside Hospice at Heather Hill, New Port Ritchey, FL. Born April 26, 1939, Altoona, PA, son of the late Leo A. and Grace M (Noel) Baker. Proceeded in death by his loving wife Judith L. (Gettings), with whom he shared 57 years of marriage;...

Crystal M. Wagner

Crystal M. Wagner

Mar 25, 2020

Wagner, Crystal Michele, 47, McVeytown, passed away March 25, 2020 surrounded by her family at home. Born February 4, 1973, Huntingdon, daughter of John R. and Linda K. (Price) Donaldson, Sr. Preceded in death by her grandparents, Mary Braun and Harv McCreary. Survived by her loving husband, James L. Wagner Jr.; children, Miranda Saia; Abram Wagner; brother, John R. Donaldson...

Walter L. Vinglas

Walter L. Vinglas

Mar 24, 2020

Vinglas, Walter L., 93, Cresson, went home to be with the Lord March 24, 2020 at Vindobona Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Frederick, MD. Born November 15, 1926, Gallitzin, son of the late Joseph and Catherine (Abretski) Vinglas. Preceded in death by his loving wife, Marjorie O. (Chernesky), whom he married on June 7, 1948 and shared 68 years with; sons,...

Loretta J. Wilson

Loretta J. Wilson

Mar 23, 2020

Wilson, Loretta J. (Green), 85, Boalsburg, went peacefully with the Lord on Monday, March 23, 2020, surrounded by her loving family. Born March 29, 1934, Mount Union, daughter of the late James E. and Elizabeth R. (Richardson) Green. Loretta was preceded in death by her loving husband, Paul S. Wilson, whom she was united in marriage on October 13, 1968;...

Allan J. Vaughn

Allan J. Vaughn

Mar 22, 2020

Vaughn, Allan J., 68, passed away March 22, 2020. Born July 26, 1951, Huntingdon, son of the late Charles and Helen (Mellott) Vaughn. Survived by brothers, Mark Vaughn and wife Sandy; and Charles Vaughn and wife Debra; numerous nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and friends. Allan attended the Huntingdon Church of Christ. Allan enjoyed farming when he was able. He also...

Barbara J. Zischang

Barbara J. Zischang

Mar 17, 2020

Zischang, Barbara J., 66, Cresson, passed away unexpectedly March 17, 2020 at her home. Born October 1, 1953, Philadelphia, daughter of the late Joseph and Margaret (Coll) Poling. Preceded in death by her loving husband, Alfred Zischang; son, Robert “Robbie” Brey; and sisters, Marge Hendrick and Alicia Welsh. Survived by her daughters, Anita Brey; Amanda Popish and husband, Joshua; and...

Louella Coons

Louella Coons

Mar 16, 2020

Coons, Louella (Clymans), 87, Mount Union, passed away March 16, 2020 at Penn Highlands Huntingdon. Born September 17, 1932, Decorum, daughter of the late Lela M. (Cornelius) and Chalmer B. Clymans. Preceded in death by her loving husband, Robert N. Coons, whom she married at the First United Methodist Church in Mount Union on July 6, 1957; 6 brothers and...