OBITUARIES
Todd Owen Reeder
May 22, 2025
Todd Owen Reeder, 46, went to be with the Lord on May 22nd, 2025. Born Todd Owen Scott, son of Janice K. (Lamberson) Revercomb and John Steven Scott, came into the world on June 25th, 1978, at J.C. Blair Hospital. Todd and brothers Abraham S. of Texas and John P. of Newton Hamilton were later adopted by stepfather, David R....
Anna Marie Brackett
May 22, 2025
Brackett, Anna Marie, 75, State College, went home to be with her Heavenly Father Thursday, May 22, 2025, at the Centre Care Nursing Home State College, PA. Born March 24, 1950, daughter of the late, Clarence and Virginia (Skipper) Feeser. Survived by Daughter, Jennifer “Jenn” Stewart and husband, Mike; her pet dogs, Cooper and Bella. Preceded in death by daughter,...
Mary Jane Helton
May 22, 2025
Obituary – Mary Jane Helton
Mary Jane Helton, affectionately known as Mum, Gangaw, Grammy, Nana and Nanny, passed away peacefully on May 22, 2025 in State College, PA, at the blessed age of 94. She was born on January 5, 1931 to Richard White and Sarah Lemon. In 1947, she married John Morris Helton and together, they built a beautiful life,...
Norma Evelyn Henry
May 21, 2025
Henry, Norma Evelyn (Barger), 88, passed away Wednesday May 21, 2025, at Greenwood Village, Lewistown. Born June 11, 1936, Kistler, daughter of the late Arthur Barger and Mary (Banks) Barger Fleming. Preceded in death by husband, Dennis M. Henry Sr.; and siblings, Louise Kosack, Robert Barger and Irene Panddifino. Survived by children, Dennis M. Henry Jr. and wife, Candis; Timothy...
James Louis Barger
May 19, 2025
Barger, James Louis “Jim”, 68, Mount Union, passed away at UPMC Altoona Hospital Monday May 19, 2025. Born December 28, 1956, son of the late James Edward and Dorothy May (McLain) Barger. Survived by Son, Steven Barger and wife, April of Mount Union; granddaughter, Chelsea Barger; and multiple nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by brother, John Barger and sister,...
Harvey R. Wagner
May 17, 2025
Wagner, Harvey R., 74, Huntingdon, passed away Saturday May 17, 2025, at Penn Highlands, DuBois. Born November 3, 1950, Petersburg, son of the late John and Maude (Koch) Wagner. Survived by his wife, Geraldine F. (Gibbons) Wagner; and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Homer Wagner. Harvey served in the United...
Ridgeleigh Ann Kauffman
May 12, 2025
Kauffman, Ridgeleigh Ann, Mount Union, gained her wings Monday, May 12, 2025 at Hershey Medical Center Hershey, PA. Born November 6, 2024, daughter of Bradley Richard and Emilee Marie (Brechbiel) Kauffman. Survived by grandparents, Marla Brechiel, Bradley C. and Ann Kauffman; Aunts, Miranda Brechbiel and Becky McKnight and husband, Andy; Cousin, Maddalynn Brechbiel - Ellerman. Preceded in death by grandfather,...
David L. Grove
May 8, 2025
Grove, David (Dave) Lynn, 57, Mount Union, passed away unexpectedly at his home Thursday, May 8, 2025. Born September 12, 1967, in Huntingdon, he was the youngest son of the late Kenneth R. Grove and Sarah “Sally” (Minnick) Grove. He was previously married to the former Michele L. Snyder. He is survived by three children: Andrew and fiancé, Erin; Alex...
William C. Peck
Apr 28, 2025
Peck, William (Bill) Curtis, 85, Greenbriar Crossover, McVeytown, went home to be with his Lord and Savior at Geisinger Lewistown Hospital Monday, April 28, 2025. Born March 10, 1940, in little Greenbriar, McVeytown. Son of the late Virginia Goldie (Young) and James Russell Peck. Preceded in death by his loving wife of 62 years, Catherine Rhuhama (Griffith) Peck August 11,...
Brenda K. (Cornelius) Clugston
Apr 27, 2025
Clugston, Brenda K. (Cornelius), 77, Huntingdon, passed away Sunday April 27, 2025 at her home surrounded by her family. Born April 12, 1948, Huntingdon daughter of the late Harvey and Tola (Cohenour) Cornelius. Survived by children, Norma J. Clugston, Huntingdon; Tracy A. (Clugston) Daugherty, Huntingdon; Norman D. Clugston and wife, Joni Huntingdon; 3 grandchildren, Chelsea P. (Gladfelter) Richner and spouse...
Laraea Nevaeh - Lynn Barney
Apr 24, 2025
Barney, Laraea Nevaeh – Lynn, Mount Union, gained her wings on April 24, 2025, at Hershey Medical Center, Hershey, PA. Born April 1, 2025, daughter of Brentlee Barney and Haley O’Banion. Survived by her parents; brother, Legend Barney; grandparents, Tera O’Banion, Donna Barney, and Alvin Barney; along with many uncles, aunts and cousins; and her pet dog, Meadow. Preceded in...
Judy A. Korman
Apr 23, 2025
Korman, Judy A. (Eckenrode), 79, Gallitzin, passed away April 23, 2025 at her home. Born July 7, 1945, Altoona, daughter of the late Francis and Lorraine (Snyder) Eckenrode. Preceded in death by her grandson, Justin Lee and sister, Nancy Stephens. Survived by her children, Gene (Peggy) Korman Jr., Tina Lee, and Shannon (Kevin) Lee; 9 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren; and numerous...
Frank J. Chichy Jr.
Apr 22, 2025
Chichy, Frank J. Jr., 70, Cresson, passed away Tuesday, April 22, 2025, at home. Born April 30, 1954, Cleveland, OH, son of the late Frank J. Sr. and Lila L. (Chapman) Chichy. Frank is survived by his 3 children, Jenette Bruce, Lisa (Darin) Blunt, and Travis Chichy, and numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren. He was also one of six siblings....
Joseph E. Helton Sr.
Apr 19, 2025
Joseph E. Helton Sr. “Joe Bean”, 70, Mount Union passed Saturday, April 19, 2025, while doing what he loved with his son. Born August 21, 1954, in Huntingdon, he was the son of the late Isaac “Ike” Helton and Helen (Helton) Harris. Surviving are son, Joseph E. Helton, Jr., and wife, Brandi. He was “Pappy Joe” to granddaughter Brianna Helton....
Benton John Robert Hancock
Apr 19, 2025
Benton John Robert Hancock passed away peacefully on Saturday April 19, 2025, at the age of 23, after a 2-year battle with Osteosarcoma. Born April 2, 2002, Huntingdon. Survived by his love, Courtlynne Danyell Sheeder; his mother Sheila Hancock-Sunderland and husband, Melvin; his father, David C. Hann Sr. and wife, Pam, all of Mount Union; siblings, Mallory Downes and David...
Gerald A. Shoop
Apr 15, 2025
Shoop, Gerald A., 84, Mapleton, passed away Tuesday April 15, 2025, at his home. Born May 5, 1940, Brady Twp, son of the late William and Anna (Hunt) Shoop. Survived by children, Heidi Keiser; and Greg Shoop and wife, Brittany; 4 grandsons, Tyler, Jacob, Eli and Noah; and a granddaughter, Gemma; and a sister-in-law, Velma Shoop. Preceded in death by...
David L. Shope
Apr 14, 2025
Shope, David L., 76, Saltillo, passed away April 14, 2025, at Embassy Woodland Park Orbisonia, PA. Born February 10, 1949, son of Doris Jean (Fleck) and the late David L. Shope. Survived by children, Dana Whitsel and husband, Ronnie of Orbisonia; Erica Gahagan and husband Brian of Three Springs; brother, Dale Shope and wife, Debra; Sister Deanna Anderson and husband,...
Nicholas Michael Imperioli
Apr 13, 2025
Imperioli, Nicholas Michael “Nick”, 81, Mount Union, passed away Sunday April 13, 2025, at Westminster Woods, Huntingdon, surrounded by his family. Born November 5, 1943, Mount Union, son of the late Michael and Anella (Ambrosino) Imperioli. Survived by his loving wife of 54 years, Cinda G. (Knox) Imperioli; a daughter, Jennifer Komir and husband, Joe; 2 granddaughters, Mackenzie and Alexandra...
Lisa J. Maxwell
Apr 13, 2025
Maxwell, Lisa J. (Mullen), 51, Cresson, entered Eternal Life on Sunday, April 13, 2025 at her home. Born October 27, 1973, Altoona, daughter of Daniel and Sheila (Cassidy) Mullen. She is survived by her loving parents; daughters, Lily, Emma and Tia Maxwell; son, Sean Maxwell; brothers, Benjamin, Brian, Peter (Katherine) and Andrew (Ritu) Mullen; former husband, David Maxwell and his...
Marcus R. Chappell
Apr 12, 2025
Chappell, Marcus R., 78, McConnellstown, passed away Saturday April 12, 2025, at home. Born July 6, 1947, Evanssville Indiana, son of the late James and Magdalene (Albrey) Chappell. Survived by his loving wife, Susan L. (Smith) Chappell; children, Marcus Randale Chappell and wife, Shannon; and James Chappell and wife, Leslie; stepchildren, Wayne M. McManus and companion, Lynne; and Carrie A....
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