OBITUARIES
Emma R. Buseck
Mar 16, 2020
Buseck, Emma R., 95, Orbisonia, passed away March 16, 2020 at AristaCare at Woodland Park. Born February 17, 1925, Bellwood, daughter of the late Lewis B. and Mary L. (Robinson) Otto. Preceded in death by her loving husband, Clarence R.; brothers, Gerald and Bobby; and sisters, Isabel, Dorothy and Alice. Survived by her daughters, Susan Wilson, Dallas, GA; Linda Greenland...
Margaret A. Cassatt
Mar 14, 2020
Cassatt, Margaret A. (Bodnar), 88, Mount Union, went home to be with the Lord March 14, 2020 at Ohesson Manor, Lewistown. Born July 28, 1931, Mount Union, daughter of the late George and Anna Bodnar. Preceded in death by siblings, Michael Bodnar, Helen Komir and George Bodnar. Survived by her children, Suzanne Brown and husband, Dan, Mount Union; Gregory Cassatt,...
Richard "Rick" J. Berkheimer, Sr.
Mar 9, 2020
Berkheimer, Sr., Richard “Rick” J., 61, Gallitzin, passed away after a brief illness March 9, 2020 at Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center, Johnstown. Born September 22, 1958, Altoona, son of the late Victor and Marie (Wilt) Berkheimer. Survived by his loving wife of 34 years, Catherine “Cathy” (Benzie) whom he married on July 6, 1985 at St. Mary’s Church, Gallitzin; sons,...
Victor G. Fulton
Mar 5, 2020
Fulton, Victor G., 71, Cresson, passed away March 5, 2020 at Elmcroft of Altoona. Born May 30, 1948, Johnstown, son of the late Ralph and Lois (Brosch) Fulton. Survived by his wife, Patricia (DeMayo) Bushaw-Fulton; children, Jason Fulton, Robert Reed, Geri Reed, Patrick Reed and Doug Reed; grandchildren, Sarah Reed, Kayla Reed, Lee Ann Reed, Danielle Reed and Penelope Johnston;...
Ida Mae Scott
Mar 4, 2020
Scott, Ida Mae, 91, Orbisonia, went to be with the Lord on March 4, 2020 at AristaCare at Woodland Park. Born April 2, 1928, Huntingdon, daughter of the late Raymond and Effie (Semple) Carbaugh. Preceded in death by her loving husband, Glenn A. Scott, whom she married on August 30, 1947; daughter, Beverly Jean Scott; sister, Mardella Fleck; brothers, Harold,...
Ana C. Fortson
Mar 3, 2020
Fortson, Ana C., 53, Mount Union, passed away unexpectedly March 3, 2020 at her residence. Born November 1, 1966, Guayama, Puerto Rico, daughter of Pedro and Carmen (Dones) Amaro. Survived by her parents; husband, James Benson, Jr.; children, Angel Garcia, Gianna Dones, Naaila Brinkley and Yasmeen Stewart; and 9 grandchildren. Preceded in death by her brother, Tony Marbelt. Ana enjoyed...
Thelma B. Miller
Mar 3, 2020
Miller, Thelma B., 89, Newton Hamilton, passed away March 3, 2020 at home surrounded by her family. Born December 15, 1930, Wayne Twp, daughter of the late Albert and Mary (Bilger) Boozel. Preceded in death by her loving husband, Robert Miller; brothers, Melvin, Foster, Brooks, John, Bertis, Lester and Albert, Jr.; sisters, Stella, Gladys, Becky, Geraldine, Mary and Shirley. Survived...
Harold "Red" L. Lantz
Mar 2, 2020
Lantz, Sr., Harold L. “Red”, 87, Mount Union, passed away March 2, 2020 surrounded by his family at home. Born August 2, 1932, Mount Union, son of the late Emory and Nellie (Glunt) Lantz. Preceded in death by his loving wife of 66 years, Rosalie J. Lantz; son, Ricky Lee Lantz; brothers, Emory Lantz Jr., and Robert “Lefty” Lantz. Survived...
Eleanor L. George
Feb 25, 2020
George, Eleanor L., 99, Cresson, went home to be with the Lord February 25, 2020 at her home. Born April 7, 1920, Lilly, daughter of the late Alex and Margaret (Rodden) Tickerhoof. Preceded in death by her loving husband, Joseph George, Jr.; son, Joseph George, III; grandson, Robert George, Jr.; brothers, Earl, Paul and Robert Tickerhoof; and sisters, Margaret Sweeney,...
Janet R. Lazere-Gottlied
Feb 23, 2020
Update:
The visitation and vigil service for Janet R. Lazere-Gottlied has been postponed until further notice. The family wishes to extend their heartfelt appreciation to each of you for your expressions of sympathy, but they also want everyone to be safe against the spread of the Coronavirus.
Lazere-Gottlied, Janet R., 70, Fort Washington, MD, formerly of Cresson, went home to...
Preston F. Lamberson
Feb 21, 2020
Lamberson, Preston Fred, 95, Mount Union, passed away on February 21, 2020 at AristaCare at Woodland Park. Born February 29, 1924, Mapleton Depot, son of the late Walter and Sarah (Parsons) Lamberson. Survived by his loving wife, Dorothy M. (Miller) Lamberson; children, William Lamberson, Janice K. Revercomb and husband, Mike, Michael Lamberson and husband, Will; step-children, Randall Roll and wife,...
Dorothy J. Rutter
Feb 20, 2020
Rutter, Dorothy Jane, 91, 14876 Croghan Pike, Mount Union, passed away February 20, 2020 surrounded by her family at Penn Highlands Huntingdon after a courageous 10-year battle with Alzheimer’s. Born February 18, 1929, Shade Gap, daughter of the late McCellan and Blanche (Robinson) Kerlin. Preceded in death by her loving husband of 62 years, Eugene D. Rutter, whom she married...
Anna Mae Myers
Feb 18, 2020
Myers, Anna Mae, 90, a resident of Garvey Manor Nursing Home, Hollidaysburg, formerly of Cresson, passed away Tuesday evening, February 18, 2020 at the home. Born in Sankertown on July 10, 1929, daughter of the late Herman I. and Elizabeth M. (Effinger) Eckenrod. On January 8, 1952 she married Leonard J. “Bud” Myers at St. Francis Xavier Church in Cresson,...
Lawrence "Dutch" A. Varner
Feb 16, 2020
Varner, Lawrence A. "Dutch", 58, McVeytown, passed away February 16, 2020 surrounded by his family at home. Born July 15, 1961, Trenton, NJ, son of the late Luther and Loretta (Fritsch) Varner. Survived by siblings, Luther Varner and wife, Judy; Linda Varner; Leona Peck and husband, Timothy; Leroy Varner and companion, Tracie Holder, all of McVeytown; several aunts and uncles;...
Darla Jeanne Sibis
Feb 7, 2020
Sibis, Darla Jeanne, 60, Cresson, passed away February 7, 2020 at UPMC Altoona. Born January 11, 1960, Altoona, daughter of Frank P. and Joan A. (Tremel) Sibis. Preceded in death by her father; and maternal and paternal grandparents. Survived by her mother; daughters, Christina (Tim) and Katrina (Pat); brothers, Dan (Karen), Frank (Nancy), Bob (Cheryl) and Tom; sister, Becky Maloskey;...
Mary V. Harshbarger
Feb 5, 2020
Harshbarger, Mary V., 93, Mount Union, passed away February 5, 2020 at Penn Highlands Hospital, Huntingdon. Born January 10, 1927, Wayne Twp., Mifflin Co., 9th daughter of the late Albert and Mary (Bilger) Boozel, Sr. family of 18 children. Preceded in death by her loving husband, Paul W.C. Harshbarger whom she married on June 17, 1950 in Mt. Pleasant; brothers,...
Kenneth R. Grove, Jr.
Feb 4, 2020
Grove, Jr., Kenneth Robert, 80, Newton Hamilton, passed away February 4, 2020 surrounded by his family at Valley View Retirement Community, Belleville. Born May 19, 1939, Huntingdon, son of the late Kenneth R. and Freeda E. (Kelley) Grove, Sr. Preceded in death by his loving wife, Sarah J. (Minnick). Survived by his children, Gary Grove and wife, Deb, McVeytown; Sally...
Chauncey C. Steel
Feb 3, 2020
Steel, Chauncey C., 37, Mount Union, passed away unexpectedly February 3, 2020 at his home. Born June 19, 1982, Huntingdon, son of Otis Cook, Sr. and Dawn Steel. Preceded in death by his father and grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Phillips. Survived by his mother; adopted mother, Joyce E. Phillips; siblings, Otis, Jr. and Greg, both of Lewistown; Patrick “Beanie”, Mount...
Mary Ellen Scott
Feb 1, 2020
Scott, Mary Ellen, 88, Huntingdon, formerly of Mount Union, passed away February 1, 2020 at AristaCare at Huntingdon Park. Born November 2, 1931, Shade Gap, daughter of the late Lester and Hazel (Moore) Scott. Preceded in death by her grandson, George Lancaster, Jr. and five brothers. Survived by her children, Anthony Scott and wife, Roxanne, Rawlins, WY; Cynthia Lancaster and...
Cathy M. Grove
Feb 1, 2020
Grove, Cathy M. (Condrack), 65, Mill Creek, passed away February 1, 2020 at Geisinger Hospital, Lewistown. Born October 2, 1954, Three Springs, daughter of the late Michael J. and Joy A. (Lane) Condrack, Jr. Preceded in death by her brother, David Condrack. Survived by her companion, Kenneth Osborne, Sr.; son, Ronald Grove, Jr. and wife, Heidi; daughter, Kay Grove and...
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