OBITUARIES
Nancy D. Benson
Jul 2, 2025
Benson, Nancy, 86, formerly of Mapleton, passed away July 2, 2025, at Embassy of Huntingdon Park. Born August 13, 1938, daughter of the late William and Evaline (Booher) Shives. Survived by children, Sherian Kelley; and William Benson; four grandchildren, Stephanie Renninger; Elisabeth Foley; Jonathan Kelley; Gabrielle Benson; and Tristan Benson; five great-grandchildren; and a brother, William Shives. Preceded in death...
Robert C. Miller
Jun 24, 2025
Miller, Robert C. “Bob”, 87, of Hill Valley Road, Mount Union, went to be with our Lord and Savior on Tuesday June 24, 2025, at James E Van Zandt VA Medical Center, Altoona. Born August 13, 1937, Huntingdon, son of the late George and Eunice (Burdge) Miller. Survived by his loving wife of 62 years, Judith A. (Williams) Miller, whom...
Kathleen J. Wright
Jun 23, 2025
Wright, Kathleen J. (Kavish) “Dolly”, 92, Cassville, passed away Monday June 23, 2025, at Geisinger Hospital, Danville. Born June 25, 1932, Bessemer, Michigan, daughter of the late William P. and Kathryn M. (Giacherio) Kavish. She was united in marriage to Nick Vestich on August 4, 1951, at the Christ the King Church in Ramsay, Michigan. He preceded her in death...
Alicia Dawn Fidler
Jun 14, 2025
Fidler, Alicia Dawn, 37, Mifflin, passed away Saturday June 14, 2025, at Geisinger Hospital, Danville. Born January 5, 1988, Lewistown, daughter of John Shotzberger and the late Sandra Lane. Survived by siblings, Mark Carl, Stephanie Weaver, Tiffany Powe, and Wilbur Shotzberger; and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Preceded in death by adopted parents, Zelda (Laird) and Charles Fidler. Alicia...
Raymond Bruce Secrest
Jun 12, 2025
Secrest, Raymond Bruce, 70, Mount Union, passed away Thursday June 12, 2025, at home. Born May 17, 1955, Huntingdon, son of the late Bernard and Alberta (Stapleton) Secrest. Survived by his sisters, Debra Secrest and Tina Secrest; and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Preceded in death by siblings, Ronnie, Robert, George Secrest and Bonnie Garber. Raymond enjoyed hunting and...
John F. “Jack” Fulton
Jun 6, 2025
Fulton, John F., “Jack” 95, Altoona, passed away on June 6, 2025, at Graystone Manor Altoona. Born October 10, 1929 in Gallitzin, son of the late David and Gladys (Cornell) Fulton. Preceded in death by his wife Dorothy L. (Plunkett); second wife Anna (Lumbatis); special friend Carol Patterson; daughters Debra Fulton, Beth Itle; and brothers, James, David, Robert, William, and...
Gary Lee Grove
Jun 5, 2025
On June 5, 2025, at the age of 79, Gary Lee Grove went home to be with his Lord and Savior. He fought a valiant fight, but his time had come to return home. His loving wife, Vickie (Felmlee) Grove, married April 19, 2001, remains here with their family. He was born on November 20, 1946, in Huntingdon, Pennsylvania to...
Jayme Christopher Piper
Jun 1, 2025
Jayme Christopher Piper went home to his Lord and Savior on June 1, 2025. Born September 17, 1985, beloved son of Jeff and Julia (Glunt) Piper. Jayme was a man who put others needs and wants before his own. He loved the Lord with his entire heart and worked to help bring many others to Jesus Christ as their Lord...
Charles A. Miller
May 29, 2025
Miller, Charles A., 68, Cresson, passed away on May 29, 2025, at Midtown Oaks Health and Rehab Center in Altoona. Born August 4, 1956, Altoona, son of the late Alvin C. and Carolyn C. (Ligas) Miller. Preceded in death by his brother, Richard Miller and sister, Carol McCarty. Charles is survived by his brothers, Philip Miller of Cresson and Allan...
Robert Eugene Leidy Jr.
May 26, 2025
Leidy, Robert Eugene Jr., 30, Blairs Mills, passed away Monday May 26, 2025. Born March 21, 1995, Huntingdon, son of Stacey McCartney and the late Robert E. Leidy Sr. Survived by his wife, Kerri M. (Souders) Leidy; children, Dirk Leidy, Marlyn Leidy, and Robert E. Leidy III; maternal grandfather, Jack McCartney Sr.; and paternal grandfather, Kenneth Leidy and wife, Sonia;...
Alice E. Hopkins
May 26, 2025
Hopkins, Alice E., 77, Cresson, passed away peacefully on May 26, 2025 at Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center, Johnstown. Born on September 3, 1947, Johnstown, daughter of the late Andrew and Eileen (Bolvin) Chuckalovchak. Preceded in death by her loving husband of 35 years, Lynn; son, Jeffery; and brother, Joseph Chuckalovchak. Survived by daughters, Gail (Bruce) Mulhern, Cresson; and Jill Salomie,...
Darlene K. Jenkins
May 26, 2025
Jenkins, Darlene K., 82, Mount Union, passed away Monday May 26, 2025, at Penn Highlands DuBois. Born April 12, 1943, Huntingdon, daughter of the late Daniel and Mary (Hughes) Wilson. Preceded in death by her husband, John L. Jenkins. Also preceded in death by a sister, Bonnie Bookheimer. Survived by children, Judy Huffnagle and husband, Art; Diana Stoner and husband,...
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...
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