OBITUARIES
Bonnie Kay McWhirt
Jun 25, 2024
McWhirt, Bonnie Kay Gilliand, 76, Orbisonia, passed away June 25, 2024, at Embassy at Woodland Park, Orbisonia. Born February 9, 1948, Huntingdon, daughter of the late John and Delores (Gill) Gilliland. Survived by daughter, Elizabeth McWhirt; granddaughter, Caroline McWhirt; brother, John Gilliland and wife, Teresa; and long-time companion, Terry “Skip” Rinker. Preceded in death by siblings, Terry Gilliland, Steve Gilliland,...
Angel Arocho Cruz
Jun 16, 2024
Arocho Cruz, Angel, 80, Cresson, passed away on Sunday, June 16, 2024, at Hilltop Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center, Altoona. Born March 7, 1944, San Sebastian, Puerto Rico, son of the late Carmelo Arocho Ramus and Felicita Cruz Perez. Survived by daughters, Rosa and Sonya Arocho; sons, Jospeh Arocho and Angel Arocho Gonzalez; daughter in law, Norma Marrero; grandson, Mike Marrero;...
Waneta Strauser Zimmerman
Jun 10, 2024
Waneta (Moore) Strauser Zimmerman, 73, Reedesville, passed away June 10, 2024, at Geisinger Lewistown Hospital. Born October 3, 1950, Mifflin County, daughter of the late Raymond and Betsy (Thompson) Moore. Survived by children, Tammy Heebner, Michael Strauser, Betty Myers, Karl Strauser, and Kerry Cutshall; 12 grandchildren, 6 great grandchildren with 2 on the way. Preceded in death by 11 brothers...
Huguette Jenkins
Jun 9, 2024
Huguette (Brenon) Jenkins, 89, of Hill Valley, Mount Union, passed away peacefully on June 9th, 2024, at Embassy at Woodland Park in Orbisonia, PA after a brief illness. Mrs. Jenkins was born February 3rd, 1935, in Nancy, France to Robert Brenon and Marcelle Barbe Dine. At the age of 24, Huguette was united in marriage to John L. Jenkins in...
Ronald R. Laney
Jun 7, 2024
Laney, Ronald R., 82, Cresson, passed away unexpectedly Friday, June 7, 2024 at his home. Born October 13, 1941, Indiana Co., son of the late Arthur H. and Amanda M (Long) Laney. Preceded in death by his wife, Nancy Lou (Skidmore); daughter, Shari Laney; and grandson, Adam Fry; and 7 sisters and 4 brothers. Survived by his children, Julie (Andy)...
Leonard W. Garrett
Jun 6, 2024
Leonard Garrett completed his earthly journey on Thursday, June 6, 2024, passing peacefully during the early morning hours. While Leonard is joining our heavenly father, angels and other loved ones who have passed, his 94-year journey as the patriarch includes a legacy of his loving wife, Dorothy (Delozier), four children, Karen; Mark & wife Tammy; Beth & husband Robert; and...
Richard Allen Gergel
Jun 6, 2024
Gergel, Richard Allen, 77, Huntingdon, passed away Thursday June 6, 2024, at William Penn Nursing Home, Lewistown, following a brief illness. Born October 3, 1946, Washington D.C., son of the late John M. Gergel Sr. and Susan (Svrcek). Survived by his loving wife, Susan J. (Quinn) Gergel; daughter, Deanne M. Kylor and husband, Travis; grandson, Devon Kylor and companion, Courtney;...
Elwood "Jim" J. Drass, Jr.
Jun 1, 2024
Drass, Elwood “Jim” J. Jr., 89, Cresson, passed away on Saturday, June 1, 2024, at Hilltop Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center, Altoona. Born April 30, 1935, Loretto, son of the late Elwood J. Sr. and Kathryn D. (Batulis) Drass. Preceded in death by his loving wife, Mary Elizabeth (Conrad) Drass; daughter-in-law, Tammy Drass; and a brother, Mark Drass. Survived by his...
John W. Egnot
Jun 1, 2024
Egnot, John W., 79, Cresson, went to be with his heavenly family on Saturday, June 1, 2024. Born May 23, 1945, Uniontown, Fayette Co., son of the late John P. and Anne (Csmos) Egnot. John was the last surviving member of his immediate family. He is survived by wife, Susan M. (Schenk) and son, John W. Egnot Jr. and wife...
Rodney Earl Worthy
May 20, 2024
Worthy, Rodney Earl, 62, Huntingdon, passed away Monday May 20, 2024, at home surrounded by his family. Born May 10, 1962, Huntingdon, son of the late Leroy and Darlene (Garlock) Worthy. Survived by his loving wife, Susi D. (Rhodes) Worthy; children, Angela Leonard and husband, David; and Rodney E. Worthy Jr. and companion, Cassie Riley; and a brother, Neal Worthy....
Raymond M. Singer Jr.
May 19, 2024
Singer, Raymond M. Jr. “Bud”, 75, McVeytown, went home to be with the Lord Sunday May 19, 2024 at his residence surrounded by his family. Born September 16, 1948, Mount Union, son of the late Raymond M. Sr. and Martha (Kruis) Singer. Survived by loving wife of 54 years, Connie (Bowser) Singer, children, Roxanne Hassinger, Monica Simcisko and spouse, Denny;...
Judy Lynn Goss
May 18, 2024
Goss, Judy Lynn, 69, Huntingdon, passed away May 18, 2024. Born March 12, 1955, Huntingdon, daughter of the late Clair and Arlene (Cohenour) Goss. Preceded in death by a brother, Lee Goss; and her beloved dog of 16 years, Dillon. Survived by her siblings, Valerie Goss and Brad Goss; and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Judy was a 1973...
Nancy A. McConnell
May 18, 2024
McConnell, Nancy A., 74, Loretto, went home to be with the Lord Saturday, May 18, 2024 surrounded by her family. Born April 11, 1950, Altoona, daughter of the late Walter “Bud” C. and Dorothy “Rose” R. (Bismark) Eckenrode. Preceded in death by her sister, Beth Eckenrode. Survived by her loving husband of 54 years, Oscar T. McConnell Jr.; sons, Oscar...
Lawrence "Larry" "Bud" W. Lassak
May 18, 2024
Lassak, Lawrence “Larry” “Bud” W., 75, Lilly, passed away unexpectedly Saturday, May 18, 2024 at his home. Born December 15, 1948, Altoona, son of the late Walter G. and Mary (Yartin) Lassak. Survived by his wife, Susan G. (Kowardy) Lassak; daughter, Lisa Ross and husband Bill, Cherry Tree; two granddaughters, Emily Doyle and husband Keith, and Olivia Stein and significant...
Norma Joanne Gibson
May 14, 2024
Gibson, Norma Joanne (Clark), 84, Mount Union, went home to be with her Lord and Savior Tuesday, May 14, 2024, at Westminster Wood, Huntingdon, PA. Born May 28, 1939, Shirleysburg, daughter of the late Norman E. and Alma E. (Shields) Clark. Survived by her loving husband of 60 years, John D. Gibson Sr., children, Cheryl Beatty, Mount Union; Deborah Walters...
Warren Russell Peters Sr.
May 11, 2024
Peters, Warren Russell Sr., 84, McConnellstown, went home to be with his Lord and Savior Saturday May 11, 2024, at home surrounded by his family. Born February 22, 1940, son of the late Gilbert and Agnes (VanFossen) Peters. Survived by wife, Jane Elaine (Ogin) Peters, children, Warren Russell Peters Jr., Denver, PA; Holly Joyce Dunham and husband, Paul, Kenly, NC;...
Daniel Jay Seilhamer Sr.
May 7, 2024
Seilhamer, Daniel Jay Sr., 65, Mount Union, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his family on Tuesday May 7, 2024, to be with the Lord, after a long battle with cancer. Born March 7, 1959, Huntingdon, son of the late John E. and Nellie M. (Fortney) Seilhamer. Survived by his loving wife of 42 years, Debra S. (Smith)...
Mary E. Baum
May 6, 2024
Baum, Mary E., 50, Cresson, passed away on Monday May 6, 2024, at her home. Born January 10, 1974, in Altoona, PA, daughter of Beverly J. (Zitsch) and the late Fredrick J. Baum. Preceded in death by her grandparents, and brothers, Jim, and Jack Baum. Mary is survived by her aunt, Joan; sister, Jennifer (Jeff); nephew, Dylan (Kayla); long time...
Paul Kevin Smeal
Apr 26, 2024
Smeal, Paul Kevin, 68, Mount Union, passed away Friday April 26, 2024, in Mechanicsburg. Born October 1, 1955, Johnstown, son of the late Charles T. Smeal and Clara B. Lambert Smeal Satterlee. Survived by his loving wife, Shirley Moore Smeal; and son, Raymond Johnson (Tara); 3 grandchildren, Raya Alyn, Kainen Kevalle, and Laylah Kacylle Johnson; siblings, Dr. Janis Smeal (Mill);...
Jeanette Mae Banks
Apr 23, 2024
Banks, Jeanette Mae (Estep), 89, passed away April 23, 2024, at her residence, Mill Creek. Born October 13, 1934, Huntingdon, daughter of the late James Howard and Francis (Brenneman) Estep. Jeanette was preceded in death by her husband of 51 years, Marvin Lee Banks; children, Linda Reeder, Kenneth Banks, Kathy Price, Clair Banks, and 7 siblings. Survived by children, Doris...
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