OBITUARIES
Nancy Jean Stiles
Apr 5, 2025
Stiles, Nancy Jean (Casher), 93, Cresson, passed away Saturday, April 5, 2025 at Hilltop Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, Altoona. Born January 22, 1932, Cresson, daughter of the late Norman P. and Theresa C. (Wyland) Casher. Preceded in death by husband, Russell A. Stiles Sr.; daughters, Carol, Susan, Mary, and Margaret; brothers, Charles and Francis; sisters, LaRue, Marie, Bernice, Dorothy and...
Bernice Elizabeth George
Apr 2, 2025
George, Bernice Elizabeth (Clark), 91, Huntingdon, passed away Wednesday April 2, 2025, at home surrounded by her family. Born April 15, 1933, Huntingdon County, daughter of the late Norman and Alma (Shields) Clark. Preceded in death by husbands, Harold Hollibaugh and Peter George; and life partner, Edward Frash. Also preceded in death by 2 sons, Gene W. Hollibaugh and Larry...
James F. Granire
Apr 1, 2025
Granire, James F., 83, Cresson, passed away at UPMC Altoona on Monday, April 1, 2025. Born October 4, 1941, Sankertown, son of the late Paul P. and Jennie T. (Roberts) Granire. Preceded in death by brother-in-laws, Robert Price, Bill Rosa, and Willie Gravitte. Survived by sisters, Philapena Price, Rosalie Rosa, and Rita Gravitte and his nieces Melissa Longo, Jennifer (Dane)...
John W. Patterson
Mar 30, 2025
Patterson, John W. “Joe”, 87, Lilly, went to be with his family in heaven on Sunday, March 30, 2025. Born June 7, 1937, Nanty Glo, son of the late John and Anna (Bender) Patterson. Preceded in death by brothers, William, Francis “Hubba,” and Donald; and sisters-in-law, Ruth and Doris. Survived by his loving wife of 67 years, Shirley (O’Donnell); three...
Patricia G. Gladfelter
Mar 22, 2025
Gladfelter, Patricia G. (Kauffman), 88, Mill Creek, passed away on Saturday March 22, 2025, at Geisinger Lewistown Hospital. Born August 26, 1936, Mifflin County, daughter of the late Raymond Wagner and Helen Kauffman. Survived by children, Russell Aumiller, Sharon Grainey, David Aumiller and wife, Tina (Lewis); Lisa Glover and husband, Eric; and Thomas Gladfelter; 10 grandchildren, Nicole Ross, Natasha Harris...
Carolyn Joan Holtry
Mar 19, 2025
Holtry, Carolyn Joan (Shore), 88, Orbisonia, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday March 19, 2025, at Juniper Village at Wellspring in State College. Born September 15, 1936, Maddensville, daughter of the late Ira Sr. and Elizabeth (Snyder) Shore. Preceded in death by her husband, Hull Holtry; and siblings, Ira Shore Jr., Floyd Shore, Richard Shore, and Nina Roher; and a niece,...
Donald Edwin Stapleton
Mar 17, 2025
Stapleton, Donald Edwin, 93, Huntingdon, went home to be with his Heavenly Father Monday, March 17, 2025, at Penn Highlands Hospital, Huntingdon. Born December 9, 1931, son of the late Robert and Rachel (Bupp) Stapleton. Preceded in death by his loving wife of fifty-one years, Nan (Bailey) Stapleton. daughter, Debra Ann Brown and brother, Robert Stapleton. Survived by daughters, Denise...
Regetta Posey
Mar 16, 2025
Posey, Regetta, 67, Mount Union, passed away Sunday March 16, 2025, at home surrounded by her family. Born January 24, 1958, Philadelphia, daughter of the late Jeff Griffin and Ella Louise Posey. Survived by her children, Kevin Posey and Kahlena Carmichael and partner, Saeed; 5 grandchildren, Arianna Posey and partner, Brian Scott; Sadiya Marant; Syneira Cox; Keyona Carmichael; and Saeed...
Karen M. Sibis
Mar 14, 2025
Sibis, Karen M., 66, Loretto, a devoted wife, loving mother, sister, and daughter, passed away unexpectedly at UPMC Shadyside on Friday, March 14, 2025 after a long battle with cancer. Born September 11, 1958, Spangler, daughter of Eileen (Wills) and the late Eugene Krug. Also preceded in death by her sister, Linda Smith; mother and father-in-law, Frank and Joan Sibis;...
Faye D. Matthews
Mar 11, 2025
Faye Deloris Beatty Matthews, 81, passed away on March 11, 2025, at Woodland Park retirement home in Orbisonia, PA. She was born on October 7, 1943, the daughter of the late Seibert and Catherine Manning Beatty. She grew up in Buck Valley, PA and graduated from Southern Fulton High School where she was an honors student before moving to Washington,...
Sheree L. Law
Mar 5, 2025
Law, Sheree L. (Walter), 65, Cresson, passed away Wednesday, March 5, 2025 at UPMC Altoona. Born July 3, 1959, Altoona, daughter of the late Joseph H. and Mary A. (Guzic) Walter. Preceded in death by husband, Samuel Law, whom she shared 21 years of marriage until his passing in 2006. Survived by her children, Samuel Law, Zachary Law (Halie), and...
Barry Todd Glover
Mar 4, 2025
Glover, Barry Todd, 61, Huntingdon, passed away on Tuesday, March 4, 2025, at Hershey Medical Center. Born July 4, 1963, Bristol TN, son of Evelyn (Pollock) Glover and the late Haldean Glover. Also preceded in death by wife, Cindy (Collins) Glover. Survived by sons, Nicholas T. Glover and Kristopher R. Glover; stepdaughter, Sara Collins; 1 step grandson and a step...
Ronald L. Miller
Mar 3, 2025
Miller, Ronald L., 78, Shirleysburg, passed away Monday March 3, 2025, at Embassy at Woodland Park, Orbisonia. Born January 21, 1947, Huntingdon, son of the late Cloyd and Blanche (Johnson) Miller. Preceded in death by his loving wife, Bonnie (Dell) Miller; and siblings, Hilda Meinhart, Marie Stapleton, Faye Bard, Darlene Warfel, and Paul Miller. Survived by children, Lori Wible; Amy...
Mona J. Pagano
Mar 1, 2025
Pagano, Mona J. (Knepp), 85, York and formerly of Mount Union, passed away Saturday March 1, 2025, at Kingston Court Nursing and Rehabilitation, York. Born August 17, 1939, Lewistown, daughter of the late Jon and Freda (Lynn) Knepp. Survived by her son, Peter J. Pagano and wife, Amy; grandson, Jeremy V. Pagano and wife, Maura; and 1 great granddaughter, Isabella...
Arthur R. Flasher
Feb 28, 2025
Flasher, Arthur R., 77, Mapleton Depot, passed away Friday February 28, 2025, at home surrounded by his family. Born January 10, 1948, Mount Union, son of the late Arthur B. and Lilian L. (Hayes) Flasher. Survived by his loving wife Patricia L. (Kelley) Flasher, whom he married on July 3, 1975. Also survived by his son, Scott Flasher; 2 grandchildren,...
Robin E. (Fortson) Hoch
Feb 28, 2025
Hoch, Robin E. (Fortson), 60, Chambersburg, passed away Friday February 28, 2025, at home. Born April 7, 1964, Huntingdon, daughter of the late Margaret Fortson. Survived by her loving husband, Christopher R. Hoch; children, Shawn Fortson, Tyler Boots, and Marissa Fraley; 2 grandchildren, Keshawn Lester and Abrianna Fortson; 3 great grandchildren, Olivia, Ari’yella and Xander; and siblings, David Fortson, Howard...
Tracy L. Minnear
Feb 26, 2025
Minnear, Tracy L. (Peace), 65, Cresson, passed away at home on Wednesday, February 26, 2025. Born August 19, 1959, DuBois, daughter of the late John L. and Gladys R. (Strouse) Peace. Survived by her loving husband, David Minnear. Also survived by her sons, Jeff and Matthew Minnear; sister, Amy Gigliotti; and brothers, Jon, Arnold, Kenneth, and Arik Peace, and sister-in-law,...
Edward J. Hines, Jr.
Feb 26, 2025
Hines, Edward J. “Jr.” “JR” “Eddie Joe”, 84, Cresson, passed away Wednesday, February 26, 2025 at his home. Born December 9, 1940, Altoona, son of Edward J. Sr. and Hannah (Kittell) Hines. Ed married Rita M. Cepuch on July 16, 1960 at St. Francis Xavier, Cresson – his passing ends their 64 year union. Father to Annette Hines (husband, Mick...
Daphne Lou McCartney
Feb 22, 2025
McCartney, Daphne Lou (Dysard), 74, Mount Union, passed away on Saturday, February 22, 2025, surrounded by her family and friends at her home. Born June 1, 1950, daughter of the late Percy and Nora (Rinker) Dysard. Survived by her loving husband of 58 years, Jack D. McCartney Sr.; children, Lori S. Eberly and husband, Brian, Lebanon; Jack D. McCartney Jr....
Mildred E. Mazur
Feb 21, 2025
Mazur, Mildred E. (Conrad), 99, Cresson, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, February 21, 2025, surrounded by her loved ones. Born February 2, 1926, Ashville, daughter of the late Matthew and Dorothy (Wirtner) Conrad. Preceded in death by her loving husband, Walter M. Mazur. Also preceded in death by 11 brothers and sisters, making her the last survivor of...
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