OBITUARIES
Corinne K. Pyles
Oct 9, 2025
Pyles, Corinne K., 73, Mount Union, passed away peacefully in the comfort of her niece’s home on October 9, 2025. Born November 15, 1951, Mount Union, daughter of the late Donald V. Briggs Sr., Phyllis M. Morder and stepfather Edwin G. Uttley. She is preceded in death by her sister Sheila Hileman. Corinne is survived by sons, Herb Wolfe, Donald...
Ellen N. Booher
Oct 3, 2025
Booher, Ellen N., 84, Mount Union, went to be with the Lord on October 3, 2025, at Mount Nittany Medical Center, State College. Born February 25, 1941, Mount Union, daughter of the late Cornelius and Josephine (Todaro) Neason. She is preceded in death by husband, Kenneth C. Booher; infant son, Jason Booher; and siblings, Mary, Grace, and John. Ellen is...
Robert B. Meyer II
Oct 3, 2025
Meyer, Robert B. II, 91, Spruce Creek, went to be with the Lord on Friday, October 3, 2025, at UPMC Altoona. Born August 31, 1934, Johnstown, son of the late Robert and Mossella (Kuckenbrod) Meyer Sr. He now joins his beloved wife Gloria Jean (Krollman) Meyer in heaven where they are both now at peace. Robert is survived by daughters...
Dolores J. Mickey
Sep 27, 2025
Mickey, Dolores J., 94, Newton Hamilton, passed away on Saturday, September 27, 2025 at the Embassy of Woodland Park, Orbisonia. Born March 6, 1931, Sugar Valley, Mifflin County, daughter of the late James Earl and Lorna E. (Vaughan) McVey. She was married to Harold W. Mickey at the Newton Hamilton United Methodist Parsonage on August 6, 1952, and he preceded...
Michael W. Stefanka
Sep 25, 2025
Stefanka, Michael W., 56, Cresson, passed away Thursday, September 25, 2025, at Maybrook Hills Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center in Altoona. Born November 27, 1968, Johnstown, son of the late William J. Stefanka. Michael is survived by his loving wife, Monica T. (Mullen) Stefanka. He is also survived by his mother, Andrea A. (Kondash) Vara; son, Andrew Stefanka; stepsons, Charles (Miranda)...
Shirley J. Raffensberger
Sep 21, 2025
Raffensberger, Shirley J. (Renninger), 89, Mount Union, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, September 21, 2025, at Penn Highlands Huntingdon. Born October 14, 1935, daughter of the late Carl and Elsie (Oppel) Renninger of Allenport. She joins her late husband, Samuel C. Raffensberger, to whom she was married for 33 years. Additionally, she is preceded in death by...
Ronald C. Mazzocco
Sep 18, 2025
Mazzocco, Ronald C., 92, Cresson, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, September 18, 2025, at his home. Born January 5, 1933, son of the late George and Marie (Cheslock) Mazzocco. Ronald is also preceded by his loving wife, Lois Mazzocco, whom he married on August 18, 1956. Survived by his children, Lisa Mazzocco, Duncansville, Ronald B. (Tammy)...
Marian Lee Wilson
Sep 17, 2025
Marian Lee Wilson, a beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away at her home in Arizona, on September 17, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. Born in Mount Union, Pennsylvania, on April 30, 1946, daughter of George Marion Wilson and Naomi Elizabeth (Frye) Wilson. She was preceded in death by her parents and her siblings Brenda Martin, Josamarie Colston,...
Robert G. Werner, Sr.
Sep 16, 2025
Werner, Robert G. Sr., 88, of Mapleton Depot, passed away on September 16, 2025, at home surrounded by his family. Born June 20, 1937, in Shirleysburg, son of the late Glenn and Mary (Smith) Werner. Also preceded in death by his wife, Jacqueline (Weller); son, Gregory Werner; daughter-in-law, Gloria Jean; and sister, Sandra Brumbaugh. Survived by his children, Edward (Della)...
Barbara A. Faust
Sep 15, 2025
Faust, Barbara A., 70, Loretto, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, September 15, 2025, with her loving husband at her side. Born July 5, 1955, Blairsville, daughter of the late Fred and Jane (Painter) Sorbin Jr. She is survived by her loving husband, Mark Faust. She is also survived by a daughter, Jackie Wallace. Barbara worked for many years...
Theresa M. Hines
Sep 12, 2025
Hines, Theresa M., 79, Cresson, passed away at Homewood Living in Martinsburg on Friday, September 12, 2025, after an extended illness surrounded by her loving family. Born July 5, 1946, daughter of the late Lambert A. and Rita M. (Lee) Hines. Also preceded in death by a sister, Rhonda Himes; niece, Kendra Grager; and a nephew, Brendon Seymour. Survived by...
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...
Erin Lynn Kratzer
Sep 6, 2025
Kratzer, Erin Lynn, 39, of Debary, Florida, formerly of Mount Union, passed away on September 6, 2025. Born February 24, 1986, Johnstown, daughter of Leslie (Snyder) Backenstoss and the late James “Squeak” Kratzer. Additionally, she is preceded in death by; grandparents Bonnie and Claire “Jerry” Kratzer; a special cousin, Jayann; and three uncles, including her Uncle Jamie Cornelius, whom she...
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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...
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