OBITUARIES
Gerald "Jerry" F. Boland
Dec 12, 2019
Boland, Gerald F. “Jerry”, 83, Gibsonia, PA, formerly of Cresson, died December 12, 2019 at St. Margaret Hospital in Pittsburgh, PA. He was born March 26, 1936 in Cresson, son of the late Harold J. and Savilla A. (Sellers) Boland. On June 6, 1964 he married Mary Judith "Judy" Bishop at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church, Cresson. Surviving are his wife...
Shalon Elizabeth Heaster-Porter
Dec 8, 2019
Porter, Shalon Elizabeth (Heaster), 36, Mount Union, passed away unexpectedly December 8, 2019 at her home. Born June 22, 1983, Huntingdon, daughter of Dennis R. “Moe” and Karen S. (Taylor) Heaster. She was married to Thomas D. Porter on October 31, 2010 in Mill Creek. Preceded in death by her husband, father, maternal and paternal grandparents, brother, Joseph Heaster; and...
Arley L. Knepper
Dec 5, 2019
Knepper, Arley L, 94, Three Springs, passed away December 5, 2019 at AristaCare at Woodland Park. Born January 23, 1925, Three Springs, son of the late Elmer and Nellie (Yingling) Knepper. Preceded in death by siblings, Ladema Barnett, Chalmer Knepper and Pryor Knepper. Survived by nieces and nephews, Merrill Kerlin, Hagerstown, MD; Carl Barnett and wife, Pat, Huntingdon; LaVonna Greene,...
Arnold "Buzz" Gutshall
Nov 30, 2019
Gutshall, Arnold “Buzz”, 79, Three Springs, passed away November 30, 2019 at AristaCare at Woodland Park. Born October 8, 1940, Orbisonia, son of the late Vaughn Richard and Virginia Mae (Hoffman) Gutshall. Preceded in death by son, Doug Gutshall; sister, Pat Jenkins; and brother, David Gutshall. Survived by his loving wife of 60 years, Sandra; children, Rhonda Knepper and husband,...
Joanne Darlene Richards
Nov 30, 2019
Richards, Joanne Darlene, 80, Calvin, passed away November 30, 2019 at 2:10 a.m. at AristaCare at Woodland Park. Born June 17, 1939, Duncansville, daughter of the late Alfred L. and Vivian M. (Magill) White. She was united in marriage to Wayne L. Richards on June 17, 1957 at the Hicks Memorial Methodist Church by the Rev. Louis Barth. Joanne is...
John "Pete" Rickens
Nov 30, 2019
Rickens, John Peter "Pete", 56, Cresson, passed away at his home in Sankertown on November 30, 2019. Born May 15, 1963, Rapid City, SD, son of Robert W. and Janet E. (Moran) Rickens. Preceded in death by his father; and Joe and Craig Baum, whom he cared for. Survived by his mother; children, Amber Rickens (Jason K.), Jason Rickens (Becca...
George W. Kling
Nov 28, 2019
Kling, George W., 79, Mount Union, Shirley Twp., passed away November 28, 2019 at home after a brief illness with cancer. Born July 25, 1940, Manor Hill, Huntingdon Co., son of the late James A. and Esther R. (Haulman) Kling. Preceded in death by his loving wife, Judy (McMullen) and daughter, Georgia Reese. Survived by his children, Jeffrey Kling and...
Viola May Price
Nov 28, 2019
Price, Viola May (Grove), 87, Huntingdon, formerly of Mount Union, passed away November 28, 2019 at home surrounded by her family. Born February 21, 1932, Mount Union, daughter of the late Raymond and Mable (Marshal) Grove, Sr. Preceded in death by her loving husband, Clair L. Price; brothers, Raymond Jr., Robert, Donald and Bert Grove; and sister, Betty Tower. Survived...
Betty P. Sroka
Nov 26, 2019
Sroka, Betty P., 91, Mount Union, passed away November 26, 2019 at AristaCare at Woodland Park. Born December 31, 1927, Shirley Twp., daughter of the late Bertram C. and Margaret A. (Gorsuch) Fisher. Preceded in death by her loving husband, Anthony G. Sroka, whom she married on October 13, 1944; and brothers, Jackson, William and James Fisher. Survived by her...
Wilda J. Miller
Nov 25, 2019
Miller, Wilda J., 69, Orbisonia, passed away November 25, 2019 at AristaCare at Woodland Park. Born July 26, 1950, Mount Union, daughter of the late Clayton L. and Ceretha E. (Yocum) Miller. Preceded in death by her infant sister; infant brother, Jimmy; brothers, Clarence, John “Mike”, George and Robert Miller; and sister, Mildred Mayhue. Survived by sisters, Darlene Kauffman and...
Walter "Walt" Edwin Bilger
Nov 23, 2019
Bilger, Walter “Walt” Edwin, 77, Mount Union, passed away November 23, 2019 at UPMC Altoona. Born July 17, 1942, Black Log Valley, son of the late Walter I. and Minnie (Smith) Bilger. Preceded in death by infant son; and brother, Willard G. Bilger. Survived by his loving wife of 25 years, Amy (Smith), whom he married on October 7, 1994;...
Charles "Tom" Thomas Fields
Nov 21, 2019
Fields, Charles Thomas “Tom”, 72, Three Springs, passed away unexpectedly November 21, 2019 at home. Born July 13, 1947, Huntingdon, son of the late Charles Thoburn and Mary Catherine (Crum) Fields. Preceded in death by his loving wife, Norma Jean (Linn). Survived by his children, Mary Anne Sprout, MD; Kathy Clark and husband, Howard, Shirleysburg; Kelly McMullen and husband, David,...
Diane M. Murray
Nov 16, 2019
Murray, Diane M. (McConnell), 64, Cresson, went home to be with the Lord November 16, 2019 at Maybrook Hills Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center, Altoona. Born December 7, 1954, Altoona, daughter of Earl “Red” and Mary (Callahan) McConnell. Preceded in death by her father; and brothers, Kenneth and Joseph McConnell. Survived by her loving husband, William Murray; children, Randy Murray and...
Gary M. Bradley
Nov 12, 2019
Bradley, Gary Michael, 68, Cresson, died November 12, 2019 at UPMC Altoona surrounded by family and friends. Born October 30, 1951, in Altoona, son of Michael “Mick” and Iva (McDermott) Bradley. Beloved husband of Kathryn (Stossel) whom he married on August 10, 1974. Preceded in death by father, Michael, and infant daughter Maria. Survived by sons, Michael (Sarah) Bradley of Ebensburg;...
Raymond "Pete" E. Naugle
Nov 12, 2019
Naugle, Raymond Eugene “Pete”, 81, Mount Union, passed away November 12, 2019 at Mount Nittany Hospital with his family by his side. Born at home on October 20, 1938 in Mount Union, son of the late Raymond Zane and Madeline Annie (Swope) Naugle. Preceded in death by his loving wife of 50 years, Hulda Louise (Love) Naugle; grandson, Nelson Raymond Baker;...
Nancy G. Chilcote
Nov 4, 2019
Chilcote, Nancy Gail (Gearhart), 80, Mount Union, passed away unexpectedly November 4, 2019 at UPMC Altoona. Born October 7, 1939, Mount Union, daughter of the late Melvin C. Henry and Sara “Sally” Gearhart. Preceded in death by son, Rodney Chilcote; sisters, Donna McElrath and Sharon Welch; brothers, Lewis “Butch” Gearhart and Thomas Henry; and step-mother, Dorothy Henry. Survived by her...
David L. Roles
Nov 2, 2019
Roles, David L., 75, McVeytown, passed away surrounded by his family November 2, 2019 at home. Born August 31, 1944, Saltillo, son of the late Ralph C. and Edith V. (Scott) Roles. Preceded in death by his granddaughter, Aria Roles; brother, Ralph D. “Denny” Roles; infant sister, Sharon Roles; and son-in-law, Dave Shaffer. Survived by his loving wife, Gloria E....
Ryan A. McBreen
Nov 1, 2019
McBreen, Ryan A., 43, Cresson, formerly of Johnstown, passed away unexpectedly November 1, 2019 at his home. Born January 23, 1976, Cleveland, OH, beloved son of Donald C. and Janis M. (Camut) McBreen, Jr. Preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Jim S. and Adelaide S. Camut; and paternal grandparents, Donald C. and Doris J. McBreen, Sr. Survived by his...
Shirley A. Wise
Oct 31, 2019
Wise, Shirley A., 81, Mapleton Depot, passed away October 31, 2019. Born August 11, 1938, Huntingdon, daughter of the late Henry and Helen (Richardson) Young. Preceded in death by her daughter, Leigh A. Baird, whom died on August 27, 2013; and brothers, Ronald and James Young. Survived by her loving husband, Richard C. Wise, whom she married on June 30,...
Michael "Mike" D. King
Oct 31, 2019
King, Michael “Mike” D., 54, Mount Union, passed away at his home surrounded by his family October 31, 2019 after a brief battle with pancreatic cancer. Born March 17, 1965, Huntingdon, son of Kenneth and Darlene “Chunk” (Ramey) King. Preceded in death by his father and brother, Shawn King. Survived by his loving wife, Pamela (Harkleroad), whom he married on...
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