OBITUARIES
David J. Seymour, Sr.
Aug 28, 2019
Seymour, David J., Sr., 73, Lilly, went home to be with the Lord August 28, 2019 at UPMC Altoona. Born April 22, 1946, Cresson, son of the late Paul J. and Rita E. (Washington) Seymour. Preceded in death by his loving wife, Bernadette M. (Cassidy); nephews, Matthew Seymour and Ritchie Duron; sister-in-law, Dolores Seymour; and son-in-law, Ralph Tressler. Survived by...
Herbert W. Lear
Aug 23, 2019
Lear, Herbert William, 76, Mount Union, went to be with the Lord on August 23, 2019 at the William Penn Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Lewistown. Born on March 10, 1943, Altoona, son of the late Robert G. Lear and Betty Jane (Manspeaker) Lear. He was united in marriage to his beloved wife Sue (Sarra) Lear in 1965, who preceded him...
Kenneth R. Boggs
Aug 22, 2019
Boggs, Kenneth R., 94, Mount Union, passed away August 22, 2019 at AristaCare at Woodland Park, Orbisonia. Born December 21, 1924, Mount Union, son of the late Charles and Carrie (Lehman) Boggs. Preceded in death by two brothers and one sister. Survived by his wife of 42 years, Winifred (Linn) Boggs; son, Dennis Boggs, Carlisle; step-children, Judy Voigt and husband,...
Rebecca "Becky" L. Schettig
Aug 22, 2019
Schettig , Rebecca “Becky” L., 66, Cresson, passed away on August 22, 2019 at her home. She was born on November 20, 1952 in Washington, D.C., daughter of the late Edward C. and Loretta T. (McCartney) Yarnish. Preceded in death by her sister, Roberta Ann (Yarnish) Weldon. She is survived by her husband of 43 years, Bruce Schettig of Cresson;...
Joy Bernice Wennick
Aug 18, 2019
Wennick, Joy Bernice (Atherton), 84, Chambersburg, passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 18, 2019 at The Village at Luther Ridge, Chambersburg. Born October 26, 1934, Cedar Crest, Mifflin County, daughter of the late Roy James and Thelma Mae (Woodward) Atherton. Preceded in death by several brothers and sisters. Survived by her husband, Robert E. Wennick, Sr. of Chambersburg; children, Robert...
Larry R. Miller
Aug 18, 2019
Miller, Larry R., 79, Huntingdon, passed away August 18, 2019 at home. Born April 17, 1940, in Ryde, son of the late Blair and Blanche (Appleby) Miller. Preceded in death by a sister, Mary Kathryn Truscott; and brothers, Paul and J. Treman Miller. Survived by his wife, Janet (Long), whom he married on December 26, 1987; children, Julia and husband,...
Donald J. Biter, Sr.
Aug 14, 2019
Biter, Donald J., Sr., 79, Cresson, died suddenly August 14, 2019 at home. Born on his mother’s leap year birthday February 29, 1940, Altoona, son of the late Alvin J. and Leona E. (Link) Biter. He married Agnes Charlotte Wright, May 17, 1958 and her death this past January broke a marriage of over 60 years. He was also preceded in...
Erman P. Getz
Aug 9, 2019
Getz, Erman P., 96, Kistler, passed away August 9, 2019 at home. Born September 5, 1922, Mapleton Depot, son of the late Arthur and Edna (Flasher) Getz. Preceded in death by his son, Randy Getz; companion, Delores Rabenstein; five grandchildren; and three sisters and five brothers. Survived by his children, Allen Getz and wife, Brenda, Huntingdon; Sharon Cox and husband,...
Paul Yakymac
Aug 8, 2019
Yakymac, Paul, 92, Mount Union, went home to be with the Lord August 8, 2019 at AristaCare at Huntingdon Park. Born April 17, 1927, Mount Union, son of the late Daniel and Esther (McKinnis) Yakymec. Preceded in death by his sisters, Mary Rippert, Stella Loope, and Catherine Heidel. Survived by his loving wife, Katherine (Stasko); children, Paul and fiancée, Stacy...
Sharon V. Taylor
Aug 8, 2019
Taylor, Sharon V., 74, Mount Union, passed away August 8, 2019 at her home. Born February 10, 1945, in Kistler, daughter of the late Clarence and Huldah (Hicks) McCreary. Preceded in death by her siblings, Ronald and Harvey McCreary, Leora Mills, Naomi Gibbons, and Dennis McCreary. Survived by her children, Stephen Taylor and wife, Linda, of Mount Union, PA; Lori...
Patricia A. Dabaghi
Aug 2, 2019
Dabaghi, Patricia A. (McGuire), 68, Cresson, went home to be with the Lord August 2, 2019 at home surrounded by family. Born April 29, 1951, Altoona, daughter of the late Francis and Hilda (Strawmyer) McGuire. She was preceded in death by her brothers, Gerry, Harry and Tim McGuire; sister, Jane McClellan; brother-in-law, Bill Guzic; and niece, Christa McClellan. She is survived by her daughters,...
William R. Freidhof
Aug 1, 2019
Freidhof, William R., 77, Baltimore, MD, went home to be with the Lord August 1, 2019 at Genesis Multi-Medical Center, Towson, MD. Born August 19, 1941, Baltimore, MD, son of the late Raymond E. and Geraldine J. (Ford) Freidhof. At William’s request there will be no services. Interment St. Aloysius Cemetery, Cresson. Arrangements handled by Kennedy-Anderson Funeral Home & Cremation...
Loretta L. Morgan
Jul 31, 2019
Morgan, Loretta L., 82, of Shirleysburg, went to be with her Lord and Savior Wednesday, July 31, 2019 at UPMC Altoona. Born August 21, 1936 in Huntingdon County, she was the daughter of the late Wendell and Pauline (Worthing) Snyder. She was united in marriage to Leon “Jim” R. Morgan, Sr., who preceded her in death on May 21, 2003....
Maxine E. Horton
Jul 28, 2019
Horton, Maxine E. (Park), 94, Three Springs, passed away July 28, 2019 at Westminster Woods at Huntingdon. Born March 8, 1925, Three Springs, daughter of the late Raymond and Emma (Lane) Park, Sr. Preceded in death by her husband, Pershing Q. Horton; grandson, Terry Heaster; granddaughter, Melissa Cutshall; and siblings, Raymond Park, Jr., Sam Park, Louise Newman and James Park....
Robin "Rob" W. Zoldos
Jul 25, 2019
Zoldos, Robin W. “Rob”, 69, Cresson, formerly of Phoenix, AZ, passed away at his home on July 25, 2019 surrounded by his family after a brief illness. Born September 11, 1949, Philadelphia, son of Jerome A. and Betty (Hoop) Zoldos. Preceded in death by his mother and his best friend, Barry Kovach. Survived by his father; wife of 44 years,...
John R. Orehowsky
Jul 24, 2019
Orehowsky, John R., 90, Lilly, passed away Wednesday, July 24, 2019 at James E. Van Zandt VA Medical Center surrounded by his family. He was born June 24, 1929, Lilly, son of the late Francis and Sophie (Halupchak) Orehowsky. Preceded in death by sisters, Anna Walrow, Catherine Waschalk, Mary Zavada, Helen Wasil and Julia Stossel; and brother, Michael F. Orehowsky. ...
Rita L. Wilks
Jul 23, 2019
Wilks, Rita L. (Eberhart), 88, Cresson, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 23, 2019 at Cambria Care Center, Ebensburg, PA. Born June 8, 1931, she was the daughter of Lewis and Caroline Eberhart. She was preceded in death by her parents, and siblings: Paul, William, Janet, Donald, Lewis, Gerald, and infant brother, Patrick. She married Chief Warrant Officer Four, Benny H....
Harry E. Bobst
Jul 22, 2019
Bobst, Harry E., 71, Mount Union, passed away July 22, 2019 at AristaCare at Huntingdon Park. Born January 20, 1948, Washington D.C., son of Harry T. and Doris (Longwell) Bobst. Preceded in death by his father. Survived by his mother; wife, Gail (Bingle) Bobst; brother, Ronnie Bobst and wife, Tina, OH; nieces and nephews, Kristy Bobst, OH; Marquee Strait, McVeytown;...
Barbara A. Gill
Jul 21, 2019
Gill, Barbara A., 61, Mount Union, passed away July 21, 2019 at UPMC Altoona. Born April 14, 1958, Huntingdon, daughter of the late Ray L. and Barbara C. (Miller) Hughes. Preceded in death by her husband, Joseph L. Gill; grandson, Noah Beatty; and half-sister, Charlene Walker. Survived by her daughters, Barbara and Crystal Frick, both of Mount Union; two grandchildren, Raylee...
Darla Mae Worthy
Jul 20, 2019
Worthy, Darla Mae, 23 week stillborn, precious baby girl of Aaron E. Worthy and Kayla R. Barry, was born into the arms of angels on July 20, 2019 at UPMC McGee Womens Hospital. Darla is survived by her parents; siblings, Jacob E., Faith L., and Noah A. Worthy; paternal grandparents, Eugene N. and Beth A. (Smith) Worthy; maternal grandparents, Karl...
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