OBITUARIES
Judy A. Korman
Apr 23, 2025
Korman, Judy A. (Eckenrode), 79, Gallitzin, passed away April 23, 2025 at her home. Born July 7, 1945, Altoona, daughter of the late Francis and Lorraine (Snyder) Eckenrode. Preceded in death by her grandson, Justin Lee and sister, Nancy Stephens. Survived by her children, Gene (Peggy) Korman Jr., Tina Lee, and Shannon (Kevin) Lee; 9 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren; and numerous...
Joseph E. Helton Sr.
Apr 19, 2025
Joseph E. Helton Sr. “Joe Bean”, 70, Mount Union passed Saturday, April 19, 2025, while doing what he loved with his son. Born August 21, 1954, in Huntingdon, he was the son of the late Isaac “Ike” Helton and Helen (Helton) Harris. Surviving are son, Joseph E. Helton, Jr., and wife, Brandi. He was “Pappy Joe” to granddaughter Brianna Helton....
Benton John Robert Hancock
Apr 19, 2025
Benton John Robert Hancock passed away peacefully on Saturday April 19, 2025, at the age of 23, after a 2-year battle with Osteosarcoma. Born April 2, 2002, Huntingdon. Survived by his love, Courtlynne Danyell Sheeder; his mother Sheila Hancock-Sunderland and husband, Melvin; his father, David C. Hann Sr. and wife, Pam, all of Mount Union; siblings, Mallory Downes and David...
Gerald A. Shoop
Apr 15, 2025
Shoop, Gerald A., 84, Mapleton, passed away Tuesday April 15, 2025, at his home. Born May 5, 1940, Brady Twp, son of the late William and Anna (Hunt) Shoop. Survived by children, Heidi Keiser; and Greg Shoop and wife, Brittany; 4 grandsons, Tyler, Jacob, Eli and Noah; and a granddaughter, Gemma; and a sister-in-law, Velma Shoop. Preceded in death by...
David L. Shope
Apr 14, 2025
Shope, David L., 76, Saltillo, passed away April 14, 2025, at Embassy Woodland Park Orbisonia, PA. Born February 10, 1949, son of Doris Jean (Fleck) and the late David L. Shope. Survived by children, Dana Whitsel and husband, Ronnie of Orbisonia; Erica Gahagan and husband Brian of Three Springs; brother, Dale Shope and wife, Debra; Sister Deanna Anderson and husband,...
Nicholas Michael Imperioli
Apr 13, 2025
Imperioli, Nicholas Michael “Nick”, 81, Mount Union, passed away Sunday April 13, 2025, at Westminster Woods, Huntingdon, surrounded by his family. Born November 5, 1943, Mount Union, son of the late Michael and Anella (Ambrosino) Imperioli. Survived by his loving wife of 54 years, Cinda G. (Knox) Imperioli; a daughter, Jennifer Komir and husband, Joe; 2 granddaughters, Mackenzie and Alexandra...
Lisa J. Maxwell
Apr 13, 2025
Maxwell, Lisa J. (Mullen), 51, Cresson, entered Eternal Life on Sunday, April 13, 2025 at her home. Born October 27, 1973, Altoona, daughter of Daniel and Sheila (Cassidy) Mullen. She is survived by her loving parents; daughters, Lily, Emma and Tia Maxwell; son, Sean Maxwell; brothers, Benjamin, Brian, Peter (Katherine) and Andrew (Ritu) Mullen; former husband, David Maxwell and his...
Marcus R. Chappell
Apr 12, 2025
Chappell, Marcus R., 78, McConnellstown, passed away Saturday April 12, 2025, at home. Born July 6, 1947, Evanssville Indiana, son of the late James and Magdalene (Albrey) Chappell. Survived by his loving wife, Susan L. (Smith) Chappell; children, Marcus Randale Chappell and wife, Shannon; and James Chappell and wife, Leslie; stepchildren, Wayne M. McManus and companion, Lynne; and Carrie A....
Betty L. Shingler
Apr 12, 2025
Shingler, Betty L. (Hawn), 75, Huntingdon, passed away Saturday April 12, 2025, at the Embassy at Huntingdon Park. Born September 8, 1949, Mill Creek, daughter of the late Robert and Verna Hawn. Preceded in death by her husband, John Shingler Sr.; daughter, April (Hawn) Miller; and a brother, Danny Hawn. Survived by son, John Shingler Jr.; granddaughter, Kendra Shingler; 3...
Helen M. Sunderland
Apr 9, 2025
Sunderland, Helen M. (Rhodes) “Toods”, 80, McVeytown, passed away Thursday April 9, 2025, at home. Born January 22, 1945, Mifflin County, daughter of the late Melvin and Madeline (Himes) Rhodes. Preceded in death by her husband, Eugene Sunderland; and siblings, Paul, James, Bruce, Donald, Lewis, Lorma and Betty. Survived by her children, Betty “Girt” Boozel and husband, Brian; Melvin Paul...
Marian Louise Reck
Apr 9, 2025
Marian Louise (Rutter) Reck, 83, of Graystone Manner, Huntingdon, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, April 9, 2025, surrounded by family, friends and loving staff at Graystone Manor. Marian was in failing health for several years. She was born August 30, 1941, in Shirleysburg, daughter of the late Robert Z. and Anna (Garver) Rutter. Marian resided in Hill...
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;...
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