OBITUARIES
George L. Lancaster Sr.
Feb 19, 2025
Lancaster, George L., 75, Mount Union, passed away Wednesday February 19, 2025, at Hilltop Nursing and Rehabilitation, Altoona. A graveside service, with military honors, will be held on Monday February 24, 2025, at 1 p.m., at Haven Rest Memorial Park, Shirleysburg, Joseph Barrett, officiant. Arrangements have been entrusted to Heath-Anderson Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 61 E. Shirley St., Mount...
Donna Jean Ramsey
Feb 19, 2025
Ramsey, Donna Jean (Painter), 85, Shirleysburg, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday February 19, 2025, at the Embassy at Woodland Park, Orbisonia. Born August 11, 1939, Pogue, daughter of the late Paul and Myrtle (Barron) Painter. Preceded in death by her husband, Dean Ramsey Sr.; and siblings, Thelma Stevens, Lois Price, Lester Painter, Orlando “Crud” Painter and Doris...
Diane L. Helsel
Feb 9, 2025
Helsel, Diane L., 76, passed away peacefully Sunday, February 9, 2025, at Maple Heights Health and Rehab Center in Ebensburg. Born July 24, 1948, Altoona, daughter of the late Paul and Lois (Hoffner) Helsel. Also preceded in death by her longtime family friend, Mary. Survived by a brother, Larry (Donna); her best friend who was more like a sister to...
Eugene Melvin White
Feb 8, 2025
White, Eugene Melvin, 84, Mount Union, passed away Saturday, February 8, 2025, surrounded by his family at home. Born July 24, 1940, son of the late Melvin M. and Edith K (Miller) White. Survived by his loving wife of 45 years, Suzanna Beth (Drake) White; daughter, Katrina N. Best; 2 granddaughters, Belen E. Best and Madie N. Best; and several...
Elizabeth M. "Betty" Plewa
Feb 4, 2025
Plewa, Elizabeth “Betty” M. (Brutvan), 84, passed away peacefully at home surround by her loved ones on Tuesday, February 4, 2025. Born September 14, 1940, Benscreek, daughter of the late Paul and Violet (Ream) Brutvan. Elizabeth was preceded in death by her loving husband, Joseph J. Plewa. Also preceded in death by two sons, Joseph “Joey” P. and David Plewa....
Stanley E. Miller
Feb 4, 2025
Miller, Stanley E., 84, Mount Union, passed away peacefully Tuesday February 4, 2025, at home surrounded by his family. Born December 3, 1940, Newton Hamilton, son of the late Paul Eugene and Esther Gertrude (Boaz) Miller. Survived by his loving wife, Caroline M. (Coder) Miller. Also survived by children, Crystal Miller and Brian Miller and wife, Denise; 1 granddaughter, Shayna...
Brian E. Walter
Feb 2, 2025
Brian E. Walter, 65, of 890 Little Greenbriar Road, McVeytown, passed away Sunday February 2, 2025, at 5:32 p.m. at home surrounded by his family. Born October 13, 1959, Huntingdon, son of Charles and Reba (Foore) Walter, of Saltillo. Survived by his loving wife, Deborah K. (Peck) Walter, whom he married on December 22, 1992, in Mount Union. Also survived...
Jean Lukens
Jan 30, 2025
Lukens, Marjorie Jean (Love), 93, Belleville, passed away January 30, 2025, at Valley View Retirement Community, Belleville. Born August 17, 1932, Orbisonia, daughter of the late Clair M. and Marjorie Mae (Walls) Love. Preceded in death by her loving husband, Gerald D. Lukens Jr., whom she married on Valentines Day 1953. Also preceded by siblings, Anne Smith, James Love, and...
John Paul Fraley Jr.
Jan 27, 2025
Fraley, John Paul Jr., 63, Orbisonia, passed away January 27, 2025, at Embassy at Woodland Park, Orbisonia. Born March 6, 1961, Camden NJ, son of the late John Paul Fraley Sr. and Ruth Ann (Harrison). Survived by his children, Kyle Deamer, Jane Deamer, Tabitha Fraley and Alicia Shore; 13 grandchildren; and a sister, Linda Bower. Preceded in death by granddaughter,...
Clinton P. Huntsman Sr.
Jan 27, 2025
Clinton Paul Huntsman Sr., 86, of 16237 Hill Valley Road, Mount Union, passed away Monday, Jan. 27, 2025, at his home, following some health issues.
Born Aug. 23, 1938, in Mill Creek, he was a son of the late Abram and Clara (Detwiler) Huntsman. He was united in marriage to Janice Fay McConaughey Aug. 26, 1967. The couple was married 58...
Ruth M. Blair
Jan 27, 2025
Blair, Ruth Marie (Benson), 77, McVeytown, passed away Monday January 27, 2025, at Geisinger Lewistown Hospital. Born February 11, 1947, Huntingdon County, daughter of the late Archie and Marjorie (Prough) Benson. Survived by her loving husband, John A. Blair, whom she married in June 1965. Also survived by her children, SuzAnne M. Moore and husband, Jim; AnnMarie S. Dean and...
Donald Shields
Jan 25, 2025
Shields, Donald, 72, Shirleysburg, passed away Saturday, January 25, 2025, at his residence. Born June 27, 1952, son of the late Kenneth E. Shields and Helen L. (Wharton) Thomas. Survived by his siblings, Charles Shields, Kenneth W. Shields, and Peggy Lightner. Preceded in death by his brother, Thomas Shields. Donald graduated from Mount Union Area School District, class of 1970....
Clair Lloyd Diven Sr.
Jan 25, 2025
Diven, Clair Lloyd Sr., 84, McVeytown, passed away Saturday January 25, 2025, at Geisinger Lewistown Hospital. Born July 16, 1940, son of the late Blair R. and Margaret P. (Rittenhouse) Diven. Survived by his loving wife of 58 years, Sharon (McKee) Diven; children, Clair Diven Jr. and wife, Deanna; Todd Diven and wife, Carla; Shawn P. Diven and wife, Lacrisha;...
James F. McElrath
Jan 23, 2025
McElrath, James F., 94, McVeytown, passed away Thursday January 23, 2025, at home. Born October 22, 1930, Thompsontown, son of the late Clayton and Jane (Shoop) McElrath. Preceded in death by his wife, Shirley A. (Magnuson) McElrath; a son, Gary McElrath; and siblings, Dale, Richard, Donald, Carl, Jean, Fred, Tom, Nancy and John. Survived by his sons, James McElrath and...
Marion E. "Peanut" Copenhaver Jr.
Jan 19, 2025
Copenhaver, Marion E. Jr “Peanut”, 71, Shirleysburg, passed away Sunday January 19, 2025, at home surrounded by his family. Born October 22, 1953, Huntingdon, son of the late Marion E. Sr. and Clara (Edgar) Copenhaver. Survived by his loving wife, Deborah L. (Kirchoff) Copenhaver; children, Helen Whitsel and companion, Rob Burke; Marion Copenhaver III and companion, Paige Wagner; Jonathan Copenhaver;...
Harris "Ice" Wilson Jr.
Jan 18, 2025
Wilson, Harris Jr. “Ice”, 70, Harrisburg, passed away January 18, 2025. Born June 2, 1954, Huntingdon, son of the late Harris and Rosalee (Martin) Wilson. Survived by sisters, Rose Marie Houck, Harrisburg; and Cynthia Wilson, California; nieces, Kristen Murray, Ashanti and Ayeshia Rose McMickens, and Tiffany Wilson; nephew, Matthew Houck; aunts, Dorothy Winfree and Cora Owens; and a host of...
John L. Russ
Jan 18, 2025
Russ, John L., 83, Mount Union, passed away Saturday January 18, 2025, at UPMC Altoona. Born June 1, 1941, Altoona, son of the late Edward and Aileen Bell (Bridenstien) Russ. Survived by his loving wife, Patricia J. (Gries) Russ; children, Karri Moser and husband, Sean; Tamara Henney and husband, Michael; and daughters Bobbi Johnson and Wendi Brunner from his previous...
Martha J. Salvetti
Jan 16, 2025
Salvetti, Martha J. (Seger), 93, Cresson, passed away on January 16, 2025, at Maple Heights in Ebensburg. Born February 10, 1931, in Revloc, daughter of the late Royden and Agnes (Gustafson) Seger. She is survived by her husband, John L. Salvetti; daughters, Joann (Richard) Salony, Beth (Jamey) Walizer, Sue (Jerry) Boland; son, Mark (Cess) Salvetti; numerous nieces and nephews; grandchildren...
Laura A. McCardle
Jan 15, 2025
McCardle, Laura A., 86, Huntingdon, passed away January 15, 2025, at UPMC Altoona. Born February 1, 1938, West Chester, daughter of the late Clarence and Lena (Williamson) McCardle. Survived by a sister, Rev. Linda Jaberg, Florida; nephews, Jeffrey McCardle, State College; Timothy McCardle, New Jersey; and Peter Jaberg, Florida. Preceded in death by her brother, Lee McCardle and his wife,...
Francis A. Filak
Jan 14, 2025
Filak, Francis A. “Peanuts”, 75, Cresson, passed away on January 14, 2025, at UPMC Altoona. Born January 25, 1949, Lilly, son of the late Andrew P. Filak and Florence (Ahles) Zelenski. Francis is survived by his loving wife, Angeline T. “Cookie” (Guzic) Filak. Also survived by his daughter, Toni (Jeff) Krug; son, Andrew “Andy” Filak; grandchildren, Madison Krug, Morghan Krug,...
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