OBITUARIES
Jackie A. Jodon
Jul 24, 2025
Jodon, Jacqueline “Jackie” A., 68, Cresson, passed away on July 24, 2025, at UPMC Hamot. Born November 5, 1956 in Jamestown, New York, daughter of the late John and Miriam (Williams) Boreck. Also preceded in death by her son, Brian Murray. Survived by her loving husband, Archie Jodon; sons, Jerry (Heather) and Scott Murray; stepson, Shaun (Melanie) Jodon; grandchildren, Trevor,...
Shawn G. Koegler Sr.
Jul 20, 2025
Koegler, Shawn G. Sr., 51, Chest Springs, passed away Sunday, July 20, 2025, at his home. Born November 8, 1973, Fort Campbell, KY, son of the late Charles and Rosemarie (Kotch) Koegler. Survived by his wife Melena (Schwartz) Koegler and children, Heath Koegler, Garret Koegler, Payton Koegler, Shawn Koegler Jr., Melisa Koegler, Ashley Koegler, Amber Pressel and stepson Dustin Schwartz....
Robert Davis
Jul 19, 2025
Robert “Bob” Davis, 83, Shirleysburg, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday July 19, 2025, following a brief illness, at the Milton S. Hershey Medical Center, Hershey, Pennsylvania. Born December 26, 1941, Philadelphia, son of the late James W. and Evelyn (Yingling) Davis. Preceded in death by his loving wife, Dorothy M. (Phillips) Davis, affectionately known as “Dolly”....
Christopher M. Whitsel
Jul 17, 2025
Christopher M. Whitsel, 60, formerly of Hill Valley, passed away following a lengthy illness on Thursday July 17, 2025, at Sunnyview Nursing and Rehab, Butler. Born December 28, 1964, Huntingdon, son of the late Paul E. and Barbara (Jensen) Whitsel. Survived by his siblings, Brad Whitsel and wife, Laurie; Jonathan Weaver and wife, Angelina; Ralph Weaver and wife, Karin; and...
Maxine D. Bliss
Jul 14, 2025
Bliss, Maxine D. (Beatty), 91, Morrisville, passed away on Monday July 14, 2025, at St. Mary Hospital, Langhorn Pennsylvania. Born August 1, 1933, Shirley Township, daughter of the late Oscar and Eva Beatty. Preceded in death by her loving husband, Gerald D. Bliss Sr., whom she married on July 6, 1953, at St. Catherine of Siena Catholic Church in Mount...
Charles G. Varner Sr.
Jul 13, 2025
Varner, Charles G. Sr., 90, Silverford Heights, passed away Sunday July 13, 2025, at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville. Born October 8, 1934, Newton Hamilton, son of the late Thomas and Virginia (Gearhart) Varner. Preceded in death by his loving wives, Anna Sophia (McMullen) and Caroline June (Morrow) Varner. Survived by children, Debra Kay Varner, Connie Larue Fields, and Pamela J....
John G. Hanczaryk
Jul 7, 2025
Hanczaryk, John G., 75, Cassandra, passed away July 7, 2025, at his home. Born February 11, 1950, Philadelphia, son of the late John and Paula Hanczaryk. Also preceded in death by a brother, Joseph Hanczaryk. Survived by his loving wife Ann (Emerson) Hanczaryk; children, Charles (Cindy), Joseph (Kerri), John (Samantha), Sonja (Tim), and Katie; sisters, Barbara Stevens and Sonja Mackuse;...
Bernadette A. Hmiel
Jul 7, 2025
Hmiel, Bernadette Anne, 87, Lilly, passed away on July 7, 2025, at University Hospital Geauga, Chardon, OH. Born June 3, 1938, Lilly, daughter of the late John and Pearl (Dubis) Starchville. She is survived by her loving husband, Donald Hmiel, and twin sister Bernadine Starchville. Bernadette worked as a seamstress in several garment factories, and she often made her own...
Steven Carl Boozel
Jul 2, 2025
Boozel, Steven Carl, 72, Kistler, passed away peacefully on July 2, 2025, at the Milton S. Hershey Medical Center, Hershey. Born April 16, 1953, Lewistown, son of the late John and Olive (Gill) Boozel. Survived by his loving wife, Nancy Irene (Sunderland) Boozel. Also survived by children, Dale Sunderland, Anne Boozel, and Amanda Hammock; 9 grandchildren; and 1 great grandchild;...
Nancy D. Benson
Jul 2, 2025
Benson, Nancy, 86, formerly of Mapleton, passed away July 2, 2025, at Embassy of Huntingdon Park. Born August 13, 1938, daughter of the late William and Evaline (Booher) Shives. Survived by children, Sherian Kelley; and William Benson; four grandchildren, Stephanie Renninger; Elisabeth Foley; Jonathan Kelley; Gabrielle Benson; and Tristan Benson; five great-grandchildren; and a brother, William Shives. Preceded in death...
Robert C. Miller
Jun 24, 2025
Miller, Robert C. “Bob”, 87, of Hill Valley Road, Mount Union, went to be with our Lord and Savior on Tuesday June 24, 2025, at James E Van Zandt VA Medical Center, Altoona. Born August 13, 1937, Huntingdon, son of the late George and Eunice (Burdge) Miller. Survived by his loving wife of 62 years, Judith A. (Williams) Miller, whom...
Kathleen J. Wright
Jun 23, 2025
Wright, Kathleen J. (Kavish) “Dolly”, 92, Cassville, passed away Monday June 23, 2025, at Geisinger Hospital, Danville. Born June 25, 1932, Bessemer, Michigan, daughter of the late William P. and Kathryn M. (Giacherio) Kavish. She was united in marriage to Nick Vestich on August 4, 1951, at the Christ the King Church in Ramsay, Michigan. He preceded her in death...
Clarence "Tuck" Crawley
Jun 21, 2025
Clarence Edward Crawley, Jr. affectionately known as “Tuck”, 61, of Newton Hamilton, departed from this earthly realm on Saturday, June 21, 2025, at his home. He was born in Brooklyn, NY on February 22, 1964. He was preceded in death by his Father Clarence Edward Crawley Sr. Left to mourn his transition are his beloved partner Emily Stumpf, his children,...
Alicia Dawn Fidler
Jun 14, 2025
Fidler, Alicia Dawn, 37, Mifflin, passed away Saturday June 14, 2025, at Geisinger Hospital, Danville. Born January 5, 1988, Lewistown, daughter of John Shotzberger and the late Sandra Lane. Survived by siblings, Mark Carl, Stephanie Weaver, Tiffany Powe, and Wilbur Shotzberger; and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Preceded in death by adopted parents, Zelda (Laird) and Charles Fidler. Alicia...
Raymond Bruce Secrest
Jun 12, 2025
Secrest, Raymond Bruce, 70, Mount Union, passed away Thursday June 12, 2025, at home. Born May 17, 1955, Huntingdon, son of the late Bernard and Alberta (Stapleton) Secrest. Survived by his sisters, Debra Secrest and Tina Secrest; and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Preceded in death by siblings, Ronnie, Robert, George Secrest and Bonnie Garber. Raymond enjoyed hunting and...
Alfred "Gene" Eugene Kelley
Jun 9, 2025
Kelley, Alfred “Gene” Eugene, 63, of James Creek, passed away on June 9, 2025. Born February 3, 1962 in Elton, Gene was the son of Evelyn (Zolnosky) Kelley and the late Alfred “Skip” Kelley. He graduated from Forest Hills in 1980 and retired from Pepsi in 2013. He and his wife, Leah (Grigg) Kelley, raised their 3 daughters in Richland...
John F. “Jack” Fulton
Jun 6, 2025
Fulton, John F., “Jack” 95, Altoona, passed away on June 6, 2025, at Graystone Manor Altoona. Born October 10, 1929 in Gallitzin, son of the late David and Gladys (Cornell) Fulton. Preceded in death by his wife Dorothy L. (Plunkett); second wife Anna (Lumbatis); special friend Carol Patterson; daughters Debra Fulton, Beth Itle; and brothers, James, David, Robert, William, and...
Gary Lee Grove
Jun 5, 2025
On June 5, 2025, at the age of 79, Gary Lee Grove went home to be with his Lord and Savior. He fought a valiant fight, but his time had come to return home. His loving wife, Vickie (Felmlee) Grove, married April 19, 2001, remains here with their family. He was born on November 20, 1946, in Huntingdon, Pennsylvania to...
Jayme Christopher Piper
Jun 1, 2025
Jayme Christopher Piper went home to his Lord and Savior on June 1, 2025. Born September 17, 1985, beloved son of Jeff and Julia (Glunt) Piper. Jayme was a man who put others needs and wants before his own. He loved the Lord with his entire heart and worked to help bring many others to Jesus Christ as their Lord...
Charles A. Miller
May 29, 2025
Miller, Charles A., 68, Cresson, passed away on May 29, 2025, at Midtown Oaks Health and Rehab Center in Altoona. Born August 4, 1956, Altoona, son of the late Alvin C. and Carolyn C. (Ligas) Miller. Preceded in death by his brother, Richard Miller and sister, Carol McCarty. Charles is survived by his brothers, Philip Miller of Cresson and Allan...
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