OBITUARIES
Barbara J. Whitsel
Jul 20, 2019
Whitsel, Barbara J., 94, of Mount Union, passed away on July 20, 2019 at her home. Born May 27, 1925, in Brownsville, Pennsylvania, daughter of the late Roy E. and Hazel (Warne) Jensen. She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Paul E. Whitsel; son, Stanley; and sister, JoAnn Betts. Survived by her children, Ralph Weaver and wife, Karin,...
William P. Summers
Jul 20, 2019
Summers, William P., 92, formerly of Bellwood and Orlando, Fla., passed away on Saturday, July 20, 2019 at the Hollidaysburg Veterans Home. Born on January 30, 1927, son of Paul and Charlotte Summers. He married Lina Morrison, who preceded him in death. In addition to his parents and wife, he was preceded in death by a daughter, Linda. Surviving are...
Audrey Jean Glunt
Jul 19, 2019
Glunt, Audrey Jean, 89, Orbisonia, passed away July 19, 2019 at her home. Born January 25, 1930, Rockhill Furnance, daughter of the late Earl and Alberta (Starr) Painter. Preceded in death by her loving husband, Jonathan Glunt; sisters, Cleo Snyder, Christine McConaughey, Joan Painter and Donna Waite; brothers, Jack & Donald Painter, and two infant brothers who died in infancy....
Lester D. Edgin
Jul 19, 2019
Edgin, Lester D., 78, Mount Union, went to be with the Lord on July 19, 2019. Born on November 19, 1940, Mount Union, son of the late Chalmer R. and Minerva (Crone) Edgin. Preceded in death by four brothers and four sisters, Lenora, Robert, Mary, Elwood, Arthur, Clair, Jean, and Helen. Survived by his wife of 50 years, Linda J....
Thomas L. Gaff, Jr.
Jul 12, 2019
Gaff, Jr., Thomas L., 49, Mount Union, passed away July 12, 2019. Born June 18, 1970, Lewistown, son of Thomas “Butch” L. Gaff, Sr. and Annie L. (Lower) Gartland. Preceded in death by his father and his beloved dog, Ozzy, whom he enjoyed spending time with. Survived by his mother of McVeytown; wife, Dena Gaff of Mount Union; son, Brett...
Louis Nickoloff
Jul 10, 2019
Nickoloff, Louis, 95, lifetime resident of Mount Union, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Wednesday, July 10, 2019 at Aristacare at Woodland Park, Orbisonia, PA. Born February 11, 1924 in Cedar Crest, Lucy Furnace, Mount Union, Lou was the son of Crist and Mary Agnes (Mazer) Nickoloff. Lou was married twice. First to Rose Scrivo and later to Mary...
Gwendolyn A. Parks
Jul 10, 2019
Parks, Gwendolyn A., 90, James Creek, passed away July 10, 2019 at AristaCare at Huntingdon Park. Born March 6, 1929, Newton Hamilton, daughter of the late John Wilson Norton and Grace Mae (Hazzard) Frankhouser. Preceded in death by her husband, Herman R. Parks; son, Zane E. Parks; and three sisters. Survived by her children, Mike Parks and wife, Darlene, Duncansville;...
Mayward E. Snyder
Jul 8, 2019
Snyder, Mayward E., 94, Mount Union, passed away July 8, 2019 at the Hollidaysburg Veterans Home, Duncansville. Born November 24, 1924, son of the late George and Jane (Fink) Snyder. Preceded in death by his loving wife, Frances “Olive” (Crouse); son, Joseph Snyder; son-in-law, Gary Wilson; brothers, Charles and Dale Snyder. Survived by his children, Mary Merriam and husband, John,...
Clarence "Sonny" H. Teeter, Jr.
Jul 7, 2019
Teeter, Jr., Clarence H. “Sonny”, 59, Cresson, passed away July 7, 2019 at home. Born July 23, 1959, Raritan Twp., NJ, son of Clarence H. Teeter, Sr. and Marie E. (Seabolt) Kuntz. Preceded in death by his father. Survived by his mother; son, Matt Teeter; grandson, Carter Stoltz; siblings, Roxanne Roberts and husband, Jim; Charlene Teeter, all of Cresson; Bruce...
Norma J. Lacovitch
Jun 24, 2019
Lacovitch, Norma J., 79, Cresson, died June 24, 2019, at home. Born December 8, 1939, Cresson, daughter of the late William B. and Dorothy A. (Straw) Szuch. Preceded in death by her loving husband, Joseph S. Lacovitch, whom passed April 18, 2016; and brother, William Szuch. Survived by her daughter, Karlyn Murphy and husband, Tim; grandsons, Zachary Murphy and wife,...
Dennis P. Slattery
Jun 15, 2019
Slattery, Dennis P., 83, Cresson, passed away peacefully to be with the Lord on June 15, 2019, surrounded by his loved ones at home. Born July 30, 1935, Cresson, son of the late John and Anne (Barchen) Slattery, Sr. Preceded in death by his brothers, John Jr. and Michael Slattery; parents-in-law, Leroy and Florence Delaney; and his beloved dog, Bou....
Mary Edna Filak
Jun 12, 2019
Filak, Mary Edna, 79, Lilly, went home to be with the Lord June 12, 2019 at her home. Born June 14, 1939, Claysburg, daughter of the late Leroy S. and Anna C. (Leydig) Albright. Preceded in death by her loving husband, Francis P. Filak; children, Kathy Jackson; Mary and Peter Filak; sister, Gertrude Way; and brothers, Howard and John “Bob”...
Walter "Sonny" Nadolsky, Jr.
May 22, 2019
Nadolsky, Jr., Walter “Sonny”, 87, Lilly, went home to be with the Lord, May 22, 2019 at Garvey Manor, Hollidaysburg. Born November 19, 1931, Lilly, son of the late Walter and Martha (Martynuska) Nadolsky, Sr. Preceded in death by four brothers and five sisters. Survived by his loving wife, June E. (Steiger); children, Ron Nadolsky and wife, Joanna, Hollidaysburg; Bill...
Gerard F. McGuire
May 19, 2019
McGuire, Gerard F., 72, Cresson, went home to be with the Lord May 19, 2019 at UPMC Altoona. Born May 17, 1947, Altoona, son of the late Francis and Hilda (Strawmyer) McGuire. Preceded in death by grandson, Maxwell McGuire; sister, Jane McClellan; brothers, Harry and Tim McGuire; niece, Christa McClellan; and nephews, Jamy Markovich and Jason Eger. Survived by his...
Sophie "Sally" H. Lassak
May 14, 2019
Lassak, Sophie “Sally” H., 95, Lilly, went home to be with the Lord on May 14, 2019. Born April 20, 1924, Lilly, daughter of the late Adam and Anna (Kustron) Panek. Preceded in death by her loving husband, Frank S. Lassak; daughter, Yvonne Conway; five sisters and three brothers. Survived by her children, Francis Lassak and wife, Pat, WA; Jeanie...
Helen F. Hammond
May 6, 2019
Hammond, Helen F., 91, Cresson, passed away peacefully to be with the Lord on May 6, 2019, surrounded by her family at her home. Born June 4, 1927, Altoona, daughter of the late Robert C. and Marie C. (Westrick) Eckenrode. Preceded in death by her loving husband, Bernard “Red” Hammond and son-in-law, Chet Beres. Survived by her children, Bernie Hammond...
Donald P. Strunk, Sr.
Apr 13, 2019
Strunk, Donald P. Sr., 74, Cresson, passed away April 13, 2019. Born September 11, 1944, Altoona, son of the late Homer P. and Gertrude M. (Galbrath) Strunk. Preceded in death by his loving wife, Phyllis L. (Maloney); and sisters, Margie, Betty, and Doris. Survived by his three sons, Donald Jr. and wife, Rebecca, Lilly; Thomas, Cresson; Jason and wife, Wendy,...
Debra J. Robertson
Apr 13, 2019
Robertson, Debra Jean, 57, Johnstown, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family on April 13, 2019. Born August 31, 1961, Johnstown, daughter of Harry Sr. and Nancy Robertson. Preceded in death by her father; and brother, Harry Jr. Survived by her mother; daughter, Brittany Spory and husband, Jesse; three grandchildren, Kylee, Isabella, and Maci, who were her pride...
Robert "Bob" E. Lytle, Sr.
Apr 12, 2019
Lytle, Robert “Bob” E. Sr., 74, Altoona, passed away April 12, 2019 at UPMC Altoona. Born August 8, 1944, Beccaria, son of the late Lester and Pearl (Lloyd) Lytle. Preceded in death by sister, Virginia Lytle. Survived by his loving wife, Barbara (Lysinger); children, Robert Lytle, Jr. and wife, Carla, Indio, CA; Lorraine Gaither and significant other, Louis Sherman, Las...
Robert "Bo" "Bubbles" A. Summerville
Apr 4, 2019
Summerville, Robert “Bo” “Bubbles” A., 66, Cresson, went home to be with the Lord April 4, 2019 at Good Samaritan Nursing Care, Johnstown. Born August 18, 1952, Johnstown, son of the late Emerson D. and Grace H. (Ritchey) Summerville. Preceded in death by his brother, David Summerville. Survived by his siblings, Larry and wife, Darla, Lilly; James and wife, Diane,...
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