OBITUARIES
Robert R. "Bob" Morgan
Sep 7, 2024
Morgan, Robert R. “Bob”, 91, Hill Valley, went to be with the Lord on Saturday September 7, 2024, at home surrounded by his family. Born January 29, 1933, Hill Valley, son of the late Ralph S. and Agnes G. (Garver) Morgan. Preceded in death by his loving wife, Della (Pawuk) Morgan; and a brother, Leon “Jim” Morgan. Survived by children,...
Nancy J. Roth
Sep 3, 2024
Roth, Nancy J., 81, Johnstown, passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her loving family on Tuesday, September 3, 2024. Born November 4, 1942, Johnstown, daughter of the late Melvin E. and Imogene D. (Ickes) Gallagher. She is preceded in death by her sister, Maryann Miles; daughter, Debra Robertson; son, Harry Robertson; and granddaughter, Brandy Robertson. Survived by her...
Kenneth M. Anderson
Aug 27, 2024
Anderson, Kenneth M. Sr., 74, Gallitzin, passed away Tuesday, August 27, 2024 at Maybrook Hills, Altoona. Born December 22, 1949, Johnstown, son of the late Francis C. and Evelyn M. (Gindlesberger) Anderson. He was also preceded in death by a brother, Bob Anderson. Survived by his sons, Kenneth Anderson Jr. and Beldazar Anderson; daughter, Nikki Abdulla; sister, Lois Acker-Worley; and...
James F. Lynch
Aug 25, 2024
James F. Lynch, 70, Murrysville, formerly of Altoona, passed away Sunday, August 25, 2024 at UPMC Presbyterian, Pittsburgh. Born September 12, 1953, Altoona, son of the late Thomas W. and Madeline C. (Lumadue) Lynch. Preceded in death by his sister, Frances Davinsizer. Survived by his loving wife, Rosemary L. (Softy) Lynch; daughters, Angelique Lynch of Pittsburgh, and Alisha Seelye of...
Delores W. "Red" Long
Aug 24, 2024
Long, Delores W. (Wakefield) “Red”, 93, Huntingdon, passed away Saturday August 24, 2024, at Westminster Woods. Born August 7, 1931, Mapleton, daughter of the late Charles and Anna (Conway) Wakefield. Preceded in death by her husband, Willard “Max” Long; and siblings, Dora, Phyllis, Kathy, Betty, Richard, Russell, and George. Survived by her children, Pamella Hess and husband, Mark; Christine Dimoff...
Betty M. Walker
Aug 24, 2024
Walker, Betty “Betsy” Melinda (Keiser), 68, Mapleton, passed away Saturday August 24, 2024, at Embassy of Huntingdon Park. Born August 9, 1956, at home on Water Street in Mount Union, daughter of the late Ralph and Betty (Flagle) Keiser. Survived by children, Pam Somers and husband, Mark; Scott Walker and wife, April; Shawn Walker and ex-wife, Chass; Coty Phachansiri; Nicci...
Carl R. Albright Jr.
Aug 24, 2024
Albright, Carl R. Jr. “Rocky”, 71, Huntingdon, passed away Saturday August 24, 2024, at Embassy at Huntingdon Park. Born November 25, 1952, New Brighton, son of the late Carl R. Albright Sr. and Betty J. (Wallace) Albright. Survived by his loving wife, Barbara J. (Douglass) Albright; daughters, Carla J. Rhodes and husband, Kelly; and Nancy J. Querry; stepsons, Daniel C....
Mary D. Brenneman
Aug 21, 2024
Brenneman, Mary D. (Saia), 93, Mount Union, passed away Tuesday August 21, 2024, at Celebration Villa Dillsburg. Born December 11, 1930, Mount Union, daughter of the late Frank J. and Catherine (Corda) Saia. Survived by her loving husband of 74 years, William “John” Brenneman; sons, Frank J. Brenneman and wife, Bonnie; Pierre A. Brenneman; and Jon J. Brenneman and wife,...
Kathleen J. Zinza
Aug 20, 2024
Zinza, Kathleen J., 71, Portage, formerly of Burnside, passed away peacefully on August 20, 2024, at her home. Born October 22, 1952, Indiana, PA., daughter of the late John B. Sr. and Audrey J. (Cunningham) Shimko. Preceded in death by her loving husband David Zinza; and brother, Ron Shimko. Survived by her daughter, Jennifer Wilkinson, Wilmore; son, Matthew Zinza, New...
Deborah Ann Sechrist
Aug 19, 2024
Sechrist, Deborah Ann (Morgan), 75, Hill Valley, passed away Monday August 19, 2024, at home surrounded by her family. Born July 8, 1949, Hill Valley, daughter of the late Bill L. and Lawanda (Wilson) Morgan. Survived by her husband, Barry R. Sechrist, whom she married on October 3, 1970. Also survived by her children, Barry R. Sechrist Jr. and wife...
Jack L. Ramsey
Aug 19, 2024
Ramsey, Jack L., 85, Orbisonia, passed away Monday August 19, 2024, at Wellspan Chambersburg Hospital. Born January 5, 1939, Clear Ridge Fulton Co., son of the late Clarence and Olive (Taylor) Ramsey. Survived by companion Betty M. (Miller) Ramsey; children, Brenda Varner; James Ramsey and wife, Leslie; Jacki Lehman and husband, Bob; Jim Whitsel and wife, Kelly; and Norman Whitsel...
Curtis L. White
Aug 10, 2024
White, Curtis L., 55, Mount Union, passed away Saturday August 10, 2024, at UPMC Shadyside, Pittsburgh. Born June 24, 1969, Huntingdon, son of Estella (Croyle) and the late Alvin White. Survived by his loving wife, Lois M. (Anderson) White; children, Micah, Anna, Abigail, Caleb, Andrew, and Grace; siblings, Tom White, Elaine White, Larry White, Wesley White and Paula Krouse. Curtis...
Katrina Dawn Danley
Aug 10, 2024
Danley, Katrina Dawn (Heath), 54, lost her battle from breast cancer on August 10, 2024. Born March 8, 1970, Huntingdon, daughter of Sandra D. (Focht) and the late Herbert Duane Dubbs. Survived by her loving husband, Richard O. “Rod” Danley; and only child, Chelsie N. Wilkerson and husband, Broc; 3 grandchildren, Hazel, Emmeline, and Wren; brother, Trevor Dubbs and wife,...
Richard E. Henderson
Aug 8, 2024
Richard E. Henderson, 78, of Duncansville, passed away Thursday, August 8, 2024, at his home. Born June 18, 1946, in Altoona, son of the late John C. and Betty M. (Lingenfelter) Henderson. He was preceded in death by his sister, Carol Neeley. Survived by his loving wife Billie Kearney of Duncansville; daughter, Christy Rickabaugh and husband, Kris of Pittsburgh; sister,...
Charles E. Hower
Aug 8, 2024
Hower, Charles Eugene, 74, Hill Valley, passed away August 8, 2024, at UPMC Altoona. Born July 7, 1950, Hill Valley, son of the late Clinton and Lois (Snyder) Hower. Survived by his son, Shane M. Hower and wife, Paige; grandchildren, Vance Hower and Ava Hower; nephew, Frank Hower; and niece, Angela Belkin. Preceded in death by a brother, Gary Hower....
Janet Louise Sechrist
Jul 25, 2024
Sechrist, Janet Louise (Lockett), 92, McVeytown, passed away on Thursday July 25, 2024, at Geisinger Lewistown. Born November 7, 1931, Lewistown, daughter of the late Clair and Edith (Flynn) Lockett. Preceded in death by her husband, Mervin C. Sechrist; and siblings, Roy Lockett, Clair Lockett Jr. and Mary Clark. Survived by children, Harold Lockett and wife, Sandy; Gary Sechrist; Albert...
Stephen J. Gergel
Jul 22, 2024
Gergel, Stephen J., 92, of Jacksonville, FL formerly of Mount Union, passed away July 22, 2024, in Florida. Born October 28, 1931, Mount Union, son of the late Michael and Agnes (Kuflick) Gergel. Surviving is his sister Helen Black and several nieces and nephews. He retired as an Lieutenant from the United States Navy after 25 years of service. Stephen...
Ruth E. Wilson
Jul 21, 2024
Wilson, Ruth E. (Lowry), 75, Orbisonia, passed away Sunday July 21, 2024, at Penn Highlands Huntingdon. Born August 18, 1948, Robertsdale, daughter of the late Albert Levi and Evelyn Jane Lowry. Survived by her husband, Guy Clyde Wilson Jr.; children, Chrystal Spayd and husband, Chris; Brian Benson and wife, Brandy; Jessica Benson; and Johnny Benson; 6 grandchildren, Derek, Sylver, Brayden,...
Bonnie Kay Hooper
Jul 20, 2024
Hooper, Bonita “Bonnie” Kay, 74, Three Springs, passed away Saturday July 20, 2024, at Mercy House of Chambersburg. Born April 6, 1950, Huntingdon, daughter of the late Allen C. and Lucy M. (Watkins) Nearhood. Survived by her loving husband, Frank Hooper; son, Scott R. A. Hooper and wife, Christy (Rydbom); brother, Roger “Robbie” Nearhood and wife, Teresa; nieces and nephews,...
John A. Atherton
Jul 13, 2024
Atherton, John A., 89, Shirleysburg, passed away Saturday July 13, 2024, at home surrounded by his family. Born January 30, 1935, Cedar Crest, son of the late Harry and Evelyn (Reeder) Atherton. Survived by his loving wife, Loretta J. (Snyder) Atherton. Also survived by children, Kris Wylupek; Kyle Atherton and wife, Jodi; Karl Atherton and wife, Karen; 7 grandchildren, Rebekah...
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