OBITUARIES
Nancy K. States
Apr 28, 2020
States, Nancy K., 77, Warrington, formerly of Fairless Hills and Mount Union, went home to be with the Lord April 28, 2020 at Neshaminy Manor, Warrington. Born May 29, 1942, Mount Union, daughter of the late Andrew and Katharine (King) Calupca. Preceded in death by her loving husband, Harry States; sisters, Sally Cunningham and Andrea Runk; and brother-in-law, Fred Cunningham....
Maria Anna Brooks
Apr 24, 2020
Brooks, Maria Anna, 85, Cresson, passed away April 24, 2020 at home. Born December 11, 1934, Athens, New York, daughter of the late William J. and Lorretta N. (Ellsworth) Brooks. Preceded in death by an infant daughter and son; two husbands; son, Michael MacDowell; brothers, Eugene, George and Francis Brooks; and son-in-law, Regis Newfield. Survived by her four children, John “Jake”...
Charles N. Biles
Apr 22, 2020
Charles “Trapper Chuck” Biles born December 2, 1940, Elrama, Washington County went to be with the Lord and his beloved wife on April 22, 2020, at his residence.
Charles was preceded in death by his parents, Charles W. and Elizabeth (Ruffing) Biles; his loving wife, Doris M. (Myers) Biles; brothers, Paul and William Biles and other beloved relatives.
Charles is...
Ronald R. Woodward
Apr 21, 2020
Woodward, Ronald R., 84, Rockhill Furnace, passed away unexpectedly at his home April 21, 2020. Born October 13, 1935, Shade Gap, he was the only son of the late Violet Lurene Woodward. Survived by wife, Barbara J. (Chilcoat) Woodward whom he married June 11, 1955 in Hagerstown Maryland; children, Deborah L. Denison, Orbisonia; David N. Woodward and wife Michele, Rockhill;...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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,...
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