OBITUARIES

Glenda N. Anderson

Glenda N. Anderson

Sep 7, 2025

Anderson, Glenda Norinne (Cromer), 85, Orbisonia, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, September 7, 2025, at Fulton County Medical Center, McConnellsburg. Born February 25, 1940, daughter of the late Donald and Norma (Rabenstein) Cromer. She was preceded in death by sisters, Gloria Malone and Shelby Howard, as well as a grandson, Matthew. She is survived by her...

Trudy Elaine Lego

Trudy Elaine Lego

Sep 4, 2025

Lego, Trudy Elaine (DeVecchis), 84, Mount Union, went to be with the Lord and her family, Thursday September 4, 2025, at Graystone Manor, Huntingdon, after a long battle with dementia. Born February 8, 1941, Huntingdon, daughter of the late Wilson and Jean (Stump) DeVecchis. Survived by her loving husband, James Lego; daughter, Jennifer Lego; a son; 5 grandchildren; and 1...

John D. "Denny" Kreshalk Sr.

John D. "Denny" Kreshalk Sr.

Sep 1, 2025

Kreshalk, John D. Sr., “Denny” “Big D”, 81, Cresson, passed away at UPMC Altoona on September 1, 2025. Born August 17, 1944, son of the late Metro J. and Isabel (Varelotte) Kreshalk. Also preceded in death by his brother, Jimmy Kreshalk. Survived by his loving wife, Sally J. (Thomas) Kreshalk; children, Andrea (Mark) Folcarelli, Melissa (Tony) Zembrowski, Dennis “Video” (Erika)...

Darlene E. Cox

Darlene E. Cox

Aug 31, 2025

Cox, Darlene Elizabeth, 81, Mount Union, passed away Sunday August 31, 2025, at Geisinger Lewistown Hospital. Born June 19, 1944, daughter of the late Leroy and Thelma (James) Arnold. Survived by her loving husband, Paul E. Cox Sr. Also survived by children, Paul E. Cox Jr. and wife, Andrea; Michele D. Strong and husband, Matt; grandchildren, Jessica Heidel-Wagner, Brittany Cox,...

Kevin S. Wharton

Kevin S. Wharton

Aug 28, 2025

Wharton, Kevin Sherwood, 62, Lewistown, passed away Thursday August 28, 2025, at home. Born October 12, 1962, Orbisonia, son of the late Sherwood J. and Margaret M. (O’Rourke) Wharton. Preceded in death by brothers, Michael Wharton, Snellville GA; and Bartley Wharton, Westminster MD. Survived by sisters, Margaret Love and husband Ken, Mechanicsburg PA; Maureen Olson and husband Roger, Sykesville MD;...

David R. Linn

David R. Linn

Aug 28, 2025

Linn, David R., 78, Newton Hamilton, passed away Thursday August 28, 2025, at home surrounded by his family. Born July 11, 1947, Huntingdon, son of the late Clarence “Rusty” and Beatrice (May) Linn. Survived by his loving wife, Cinda G. (Myers) Linn. Also survived by daughters, Heather Worthy and husband, Mike; and Michele Jones and husband, Brian; 2 grandchildren, Katelyn...

Paul A. Sarra

Paul A. Sarra

Aug 27, 2025

Sarra, Paul Arthur, 72, Mount Union, passed away Wednesday August 27, 2025, at William Penn Nursing and Rehabilitation, Lewistown. Born January 16, 1953, Huntingdon, son of the late Dominic and Martha (Taylor) Sarra. Survived by a sister, Arla G. Kent; and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Preceded in death by siblings, Sam Sarra, Sue Lear, and Nancy Smyer. Mr....

Raymond E. Lane

Raymond E. Lane

Aug 25, 2025

Lane, Raymond E., 88, Mount Union, died Monday August 25, 2025, at Embassy of Woodland Park, Orbisonia. Born November 14, 1936, Springfield Twp., Huntingdon Co. son of the late Homer E. and Roxie B. (Rohrer) Lane. Married Mary E. (Ruth) Lane on March 26, 1955, in the Three Springs Methodist Church, Three Springs, PA. She preceded him in death on...

Robert C. Latterner

Robert C. Latterner

Aug 22, 2025

Latterner, Robert C., 78, Cresson, passed away at UPMC Altoona on Friday, August 22, 2025, surrounded by his family. Born February 20, 1947, in Sankertown, son of the late Cloyd and Marie (Eckenrode) Latterner. Robert is survived by his loving wife, Catherine (Thompson) Latterner. Also survived by his daughter, Nicole (Shane); son, Kelly (Rae Chele); grandchildren, Tyler, Emily, Camron, Drew,...

Janice Irene Hancock

Janice Irene Hancock

Aug 22, 2025

Hancock, Janice Irene (Foreman) “The Queen of Hill Valley”, 91, passed away on Friday August 22, 2025, at home surrounded by her family. Born April 27, 1934, Newton Hamilton, daughter of the late Robert B. and Catharine (Rogers) Foreman. Preceded in death by her loving husband, Donald B. Hancock, whom she married on May 5, 1956, at the Lovely Lane...

Margaret T. Frank

Margaret T. Frank

Aug 18, 2025

Frank, Margaret T., 91, Cresson, passed away on August 18, 2025, at Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center in Johnstown. Born September 8, 1933, daughter of the late Joseph and Mary (DiMento) Frank. Also preceded in death by siblings, Nancy, Ann, Frances, Rose, Rita, Samuel and Albert. She is survived by her twin sister, Polly; sister, Phyllis, and many nieces and nephews....

Richard D. Scott Sr.

Richard D. Scott Sr.

Aug 18, 2025

Scott, Richard D. Sr., 85, the oldest living man in Shirleysburg, passed away on Monday August 18, 2025, at Embassy of Huntingdon Park. Born February 22, 1940, Rockhill, son of the late Donald and Mary (Campbell) Scott. Preceded in death by his loving wife of 55 years, Beryl A. (Peterson) Scott. Also preceded by a son, Galen Scott Sr.; siblings,...

Deborah Kaye Whitsel

Deborah Kaye Whitsel

Aug 17, 2025

Whitsel, Deborah Kaye (Felten), 74, Shirleysburg, passed away on Sunday August 17, 2025, at Embassy of Woodland Park. Born September 17, 1950, Everett, daughter of the late Charles H. and Shirley L. (Shaffer) Felten. Survived by her loving husband, Daniel R. Whitsel. Also survived by sons, Daniel C. Whitsel and wife, Rebecca; and David A. Whitsel and wife, Angela; 3...

Rita M. Thomas

Rita M. Thomas

Aug 14, 2025

Thomas, Rita Margaret, 93, Ebensburg, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, August 14, 2025. Born June 30, 1932, Loretto, daughter of the late James and Bertha (Criste) Thomas. Also preceded in death by brothers, Eugene and Charles and her sister-in-law, Donna Thomas. She is survived by a niece, Carissa (Mike) Ringler; great-nephews, Alex (Koral), Aiden (Miranda); her exceptional...

John R. Tennis

John R. Tennis

Aug 13, 2025

Tennis, John R., 82, Frenchville, PA, passed away at Heritage Ridge Senior Living in Philipsburg on August 13, 2025. Born July 8, 1943, son of the late George and Mary (Schirm) Tennis. He is also preceded in death by a son, Timothy Tennis. Survived by his loving lifelong partner for over 25 years, Dorothy H. Smith. Also survived by his...

Robert Bruce Hewitt

Robert Bruce Hewitt

Aug 13, 2025

Hewitt, Robert Bruce “Bob”, 72, Mount Union, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday August 13, 2025, at home following an extended illness. Born May 15, 1953, Red Bank NJ, son of the late Burbon and Anne (Ernst) Hewitt. Survived by his friends and recovery family. Bob was a proud member of Alcoholics Anonymous and passed away clean and...

Leonard J. McConnell

Leonard J. McConnell

Aug 6, 2025

McConnell, “Len” J., 70, Cresson, passed away Wednesday, August 6, 2025, at UPMC Presbyterian. Born November 13, 1954, son of the late Ferdinand and Hilda (Hershel) McConnell. Also preceded in death by his only son, Lenny McConnell Jr.; his siblings who he considered his best friends, Gert Trybus, Pat, Ron, Jake, and Paul; brothers-in-law, Bobby Jr. and John Slattery; sisters-in-law,...

Margaret J. Hanlon

Margaret J. Hanlon

Aug 4, 2025

Hanlon, Margaret J., 80, Cresson, passed away at home on August 4, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. Born March 19, 1945, in Cresson, daughter of the late Francis and Ruth (Eckenrode) Glass. She is also preceded in death by her husband, Raymond, and infant son, Joseph. Survived by six children; Mary Ann (Erik), Cheryl (Rodney) Jennifer, Raeann, Roy (Katie),...

Frederick L. Crum

Frederick L. Crum

Aug 3, 2025

Crum, Frederick L., 82, Kistler, passed away on Sunday August 3, 2025, at Penn Highlands Hospital Huntingdon. Born January 8, 1943, Kistler, son of the late Frederick H. and Geraldine (Banks) Crum. Preceded in death by his wife, Bonnie Kay (Rosensteel) Crum. Survived by his daughter, Jennifer Wilson and husband, Nate; siblings, Anita Mort; David Crum and wife, Jeanie; Charles...

Jody I. Sunderland

Jody I. Sunderland

Aug 3, 2025

Sunderland, Jody I, 66, Mount Union, went to be with the Lord on Sunday August 3, 2025, at Geisinger Lewistown. Born June 21, 1959, Huntingdon, daughter of the late Dale and Lena (Horne) Shields. Survived by her loving husband, Troy A. Sunderland. Also survived by children, Selena Grenoble and husband, Elijah; and Derek Sunderland; and a brother, Dale Shields II....