OBITUARIES
Keith D. Askins
Aug 10, 2023
Askins, Keith Duane, 62, Cresson, entered into the heavenly kingdom on Thursday, August 10, 2023, unexpectedly in Hancock, MD after suffering a medical emergency. Keith was born in Mount Vernon, Washington on June 3, 1961, to Donald Eugene Askins and Carolyn Coleen (McCann) Herrington. He married the love of his life, Denise (Boast) Askins, on September 24, 1981, in Junction...
Margaret E. Fortson
Aug 7, 2023
Fortson, Margaret E. 94, Chambersburg, went home to be with the Lord Monday August 7, 2023, at the Laurel Lakes Rehab and Wellness Center, Chambersburg. Born November 26, 1928, Mount Union, daughter of the late Willy H. and Natlene E. (Patterson) Fortson. Survived by children, David L. Fortson wife Dori, Huntingdon; Kenneth D. Fortson wife Julia, Altoona; Howard L. Fortson...
Kathy Diane Worthy
Aug 5, 2023
Worthy, Kathy Diane, 67, Mount Union, passed away Saturday August 5, 2023, at UPMC Altoona. Born September 13, 1955, Huntingdon County, daughter of the late Alfred and Ruth (Mentzer) Kyler. Survived by her daughter, Crystal D. Worthy; 3 grandchildren, Racheal Klester, Kendra Worthy and Keairra Worthy; 1 great grandson, Lucas Brown; sisters, Nancy and Evelyn; and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins...
Robert C. Emery
Jul 31, 2023
Robert “Bobby” Emery left his temporary home for his eternal, heavenly home on Monday, July 31, 2023. Bobby was born on November 25, 1949, to the late Robert and Dorothy (Harman) Emery. He married his beautiful bride, Doris (Wood) Emery, on November 29, 1975. In addition to his wife, Bobby is survived by his children: Seth (Chris) Emery and Lori...
James Henry Kyle III
Jul 31, 2023
Kyle, James Henry III, 75, Mount Union, passed away Monday July 31, 2023, at Hilltop Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center, Altoona. Born September 19, 1947, Huntingdon, son of the late James Henry Kyle II and Myra Pearl (Aurand) Kyle. Survived by his siblings, Dolly Ranck and husband David, McVeytown; Jeffrey Kyle and wife Valerie, Hagerstown MD; and Bonnie Morningstar, Huntingdon; good...
John R. McVey
Jul 27, 2023
McVey, John R., 88, McVeytown, passed away July 27, 2023. Born January 11, 1935, Wayne Twp, son of the late J. Earl and Lorma (Vaughan) McVey. Preceded in death by his wife Shirley E. (Rutherford) McVey. Survived by his children, Pamela McVey Kennedy, husband Tim of Saylorsburg; Robert E. McVey wife, Donna of McVeytown; Gregory N. McVey of Carlisle; Tammy...
Panzy J. Fortney
Jul 27, 2023
Fortney, Panzy J., 68, Mount Union, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday July 27, 2023. Born May 16, 1955, Sunbury, daughter of the late Gene Ward and Marie (Blanchard) Kauffman. She was preceded in death by her husband Jack I. Fortney Sr. and by an infant son, a brother, Roger Ward, and by her sister, Gene Yvonne...
Max J. Gaisior Sr.
Jul 24, 2023
Gaisior, Max J. Sr., 96, McVeytown, passed away Monday July 24, 2023, at Greenwood Village, Lewistown. Born September 28, 1926, Vineyard Station, son of the late Joseph and Catherine (Walcyzk) Gaisior. Survived by his loving wife, Esther C. (Kauffman) Gaisior; children, Max Gaisior Jr. and wife, Traci; and Richard Gaisior; 6 grandchildren; 9 great grandchildren and 1 great great grandchild....
Windford R. Lane
Jul 20, 2023
Lane, Windford R. “Sonny”, 75, Newton Hamilton, passed on July 20, 2023, surrounded by family at Hilltop Health Care & Rehab Center, Altoona. Born September 28, 1947, Shirleysburg, son of the late Cloyd and Luella (Hayes) Lane. Survived by his wife, Trudy D. (Sunderland) Lane; children, James Lane and wife Diane, Greenbrier; Jody Lane, Newton Hamilton; Jason Lane and wife,...
Lois T. Mazzocco
Jul 19, 2023
Mazzocco, Lois T., 88, Cresson, went home to be with the Lord Wednesday, July 19, 2023 at the Celebration Villa of Altoona. Born June 16, 1935, Loretto, daughter of Edward and Susan (Biller) Little. Preceded in death by her parents, brother and five sisters. She was the last survivor of the Little family. Survived by her husband, Ronald C. Mazzocco,...
Herbert E. Stevens
Jun 26, 2023
Stevens, Herbert E., 79, Cresson, passed away June 26, 2023 at the James E. Van Zandt VA Medical Center, Altoona. Born September 21, 1943, Gallitzin, son of the late Raymond A. and Jennie T. (Canonie) Stevens. Survived by his sons, Christopher and Shawn Stevens. Herbert served in the US Army from 1965-1967, earning the rank of specialist. He enjoyed to...
Ralph Ernest March
Jun 24, 2023
March, Ralph Ernest, 63, Three Springs, passed away on Saturday June 24, 2023, at home. Born November 1, 1959, Fort Knox Kentucky, son of Wayne Wesley March and the late Marian Helen (Monroe) March. Preceded in death by his loving wife, Lucia March. Survived by siblings, Wesley March and wife, Nancy; Lynda Edwards and husband, Jerry; and Anthony March and...
Denise M. Gorba
Jun 22, 2023
Gorba, Denise M., 61, Sankertown, passed away Thursday, June 22, 2023 at Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center, Johnstown. Born August 14, 1961, Altoona, daughter of John Slebodnick and Shirley (Owens) Latterner. Preceded in death by her parents; and sisters, Kathy McGarry and Diane Swope. Survived by her sons, John Gorba III and wife, Jessica; and Lucas Gorba and wife, Amber; grandchildren,...
Marco L. Guzman II
Jun 21, 2023
Guzman, Marco L. II, 42, Mount Union, passed away Wednesday June 21, 2023, unexpectedly at home. Born August 6, 1980, Huntingdon, son of Tonya L. (Newingham) Guzman and the late Marco L. Guzman. Survived by his loving wife, Teresa L. (Fagan) Guzman; son, Jake Guzman; and uncles, Tom and Troy Newingham. Preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Thomas and...
Harold Kenneth "Pete" Knable Sr.
Jun 21, 2023
Knable, Harold K. “Pete” Sr., 78, of Newton Hamilton, passed away June 21, 2023, at home. Born July 26, 1944, Mount Union, son of the late Lawrence Sr. and Bertha (Beatty) Knable. Harold is survived by his loving wife of 58 years, Nancy (Bickel) Knable; two sons, Brian Knable and wife, Janice; Eric Knable and wife, Michelle; grandchildren, Michaela Adams...
Cody Isaac Banks
Jun 20, 2023
Banks, Cody Isaac, 21, Mount Union, passed away Tuesday June 20, 2023, at UPMC Shadyside, Pittsburgh, after a courageous battle with cancer. Born May 28, 2002, Lewistown, son of Nicholas E. and Sarah C. (Blakeslee) Banks. Survived by paternal grandparents, Robert and Deanna “Pat” Banks; maternal grandmother, Sue Ann Blakeslee; future stepmother, Laura and future stepfather, Chris; brother, Cameron Banks;...
Larry J. Behe
Jun 20, 2023
Behe, Larry J., 79, Cresson, went home to be with the Lord Tuesday, June 20, 2023 at his home. Born June 2, 1944, Washington Twp., Cambria Co., son of Jerome and Pearl (Fanari) Behe. Preceded in death by his parents; brother, Fred Behe; and stepson, Jamy Markovich. Survived by his loving wife, Susan (Eger) Behe; daughter, Tammy Hoover and husband,...
Richard Clair Walters
Jun 16, 2023
Walters, Richard Clair, 68, McClure, passed away Friday June 16, 2023, at Embassy of Woodland Park. Born February 5, 1955, Lewistown, son of the late Clair and Jean (Bousum) Walters. Survived by his daughter, Kimber Fisher; 2 grandchildren, Keegan and Haley Fisher; and long-time companion, Mary Goss. Preceded in death by his parents; sibling, Linda Herbert and an infant sister....
James A. Bilger Sr.
Jun 13, 2023
Bilger, James A. Sr., 88, Mount Union and formerly of Black Log, passed away Monday June 13, 2023, at Embassy Huntingdon Park. Born July 4, 1934, Black Log, son of the late Fred McCoy and Mary Louise (McCroy) Bilger. Preceded in death by his loving wife, Myra Jane (Fitzgerald) Bilger and sister, Barbara Halgren. Survived by sons, James A. Bilger...
Donald "Don" J. Nadolsky
Jun 9, 2023
Nadolsky, Donald “Don” James, 61, Cresson, passed away peacefully on June 9, 2023, in Pittsburgh surrounded by his loving family. Born proudly on New Year’s Eve in 1961, Altoona, son of the late Francis S. and Mary Ruth (Byrnes) Nadolsky. Don was a devoted father to his son, Ross, of East Haven, Connecticut; and daughters, Kiana and Kiera of Cresson....
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