OBITUARIES
Norman D. Brant
Dec 1, 2023
Brant, Norman D., 75, Mount Union, passed away December 1, 2023, at Embassy at Woodland Park, Orbisonia. Born April 18, 1948, Huntingdon, son of the late Harry and Helen (Winnick) Brant. Survived by his sons, Ryan M. Miller and wife, Christy; and Justin Brant and wife, Mikyung Yeon; 2 grandchildren, Ryan E. Miller and Jared Miller. Preceded in death by...
Merle T. Smay
Nov 29, 2023
Smay, Merle T., 92, Gallitzin, passed away November 29, 2023 at his home. Born March 22, 1931, Cresson, son of Eugene and Kathleen (Rudolph) Smay. Preceded in death by his parents; and sister, Betty Lou Shay. Survived by his loving wife, Dorothy (Eckenrode) Smay, whom he married August 22, 1959; children, Wayne and wife Sheryn, CA; Charlotte, Cresson; Chris and...
Nathaniel L. Trice
Nov 28, 2023
Trice, Nathaniel L., 81, Mount Union, went home to be with the Lord, November 28, 2023, at Penn Highlands Huntingdon Hospital. Born March 28, 1942, Huntingdon, son of the late Nathaniel H. and Evelyn ‘Sue’ (Frye) Trice. Survived by loving wife, Judith A. Trice, Mount Union; sons, Nathaniel L. Jr. and wife, Theraesa Trice, Largo, FL.; Douglas E Lester, Orbisonia;...
Nora J. Grissinger
Nov 25, 2023
Grissinger, Nora J. (Brown), 89, Orbisonia, passed away Saturday November 25, 2023, at home. Born July 3, 1934, Huntingdon, daughter of the late Janvier L. and Muriel A. (Fraker) Brown. Preceded in death by her husband, Andrew Grissinger, whom she married on September 4, 1954. Also preceding her in death are a grandson, Justin Locke and a sister, Betty Fleck....
Jean E. Troutman
Nov 25, 2023
Jean E. Troutman, 90, a long-time resident of Mount Union, passed away Nov. 25 at Harmony at State College. Born Dec. 1, 1932, in Burnham, she was the daughter of the late John and Hazel Harpster Dean. She was preceded in death by her husband, Kenneth E. Troutman of Mount Union; a brother, Calvin Dean of Burnham; a sister, Hazel...
Paul H. Link
Nov 24, 2023
Link, Paul H., 93, Cresson, passed away Friday, November 24, 2023 at home surrounded by his family. Born January 25, 1930, Ebensburg, son of the late T. Gordon and Gladys (Yingling) Link. Preceded in death by his loving wife, Pheobe (Hines) Link; son-in-law, Tim Fincham; brothers, Thomas, Joseph and Pete Link. Survived by daughter Alisa Henrich and husband, Rick; and...
Darlene J. Shehan
Nov 23, 2023
Shehan, Darlene J. (Werner), 74, Mill Creek, passed away Thursday November 23, 2023, at Embassy at Huntingdon Park. Born September 25, 1949, Huntingdon, daughter of the late Harry T. and Dora B. (Ardrey) Fetzer. Survived by her loving husband, Dennis L. Shehan; children, Tammy Rummings and fiancé, Dan Aumiller; Daniel Shehan and wife, Kayla; and Alan Shehan and wife, Roberta;...
Scott Thomas Hancock
Nov 18, 2023
Hancock, Scott Thomas, 61, Mount Union died November 18, 2023. Born March 6, 1962, Altoona, son of the late Thomas L. Hancock, Elaine Myers Stevens, and stepfather Harold “Buck” Stevens. Preceded in death by his grandparents, Tone and Edith Hancock and Clair and Ruth Prough. Scott is survived by two sons, Caleb French, McVeytown, and Braden Hancock, Shade Gap; siblings,...
Fern A. Dean
Nov 16, 2023
Dean, Fern A., 73, Mount Union, passed away Thursday November 16, 2023. Born September 9, 1950, Huntingdon, son of the late Ralp J. and Violet I. (Rinker) Dean. Preceded in death by his wife, Sandra (Booher) Dean; and siblings, Ronald J. Dean and Loraine Dean. Survived by children, Shilo Dean Drake and husband, Mark; Nakuma J. Dean; Donald Keiser and...
Patricia Jean Snyder
Nov 15, 2023
Snyder, Patricia Jean, 84, Mount Union, passed away November 15, 2023, surrounded by her family at her residence. Born February 10, 1939, Mount Union, daughter of the late Howard L. and Ida Jane (Burdge) Snyder. Preceded in death by brother, Howard L. Snyder and sister, Kay Snyder Ripple. Survived by brother, Donald Snyder and wife, Diana, Mount Union; Rodney Snyder...
John G. Urban
Nov 14, 2023
Urban, John George, 85, Mifflinville, passed away November 14, 2023 at his residence. Born May 28, 1938, Johnstown, son of the late John and Grace (Jacoby) Urban. Survived by his loving wife, Nadine (Koons) Urban, whom he married November 28, 1959 at St. Francis Xavier Church, Cresson; children, Dena St. Clair and husband, Jeff; John Urban and wife, Melissa; and...
Dennis Alvin Heeter
Nov 13, 2023
Heeter, Dennis Alvin “Gabe”, 81, Alexandria, passed away Monday November 13, 2023, at home. Born February 16, 1942, Saxton, son of the late Royer and Leona (Kensinger) Heeter. Survived by his loving wife, Linda Jean (Rumberger) Heeter; children, Dennis Andrew Heeter; Patricia Lancaster and husband, Donald; Dionne Mills; Joseph Heeter and fiancé, Joan; and Heather Heeter; 9 grandchildren; several great...
Charles C. Connacher
Nov 12, 2023
Connacher, Charles C., 76, Cresson, passed away November 12, 2023 at the Hollidaysburg Veterans Home after his fight with Alzheimer’s. Born March 3, 1947, Altoona, son of Fred R. and Camilla M. (Lantzy) Connacher. Preceded in death by his father, whom Charlie had always loved and admired. Survived by his mother, who continues to cherish the memories they shared together;...
Paula Elaine Harman
Nov 8, 2023
Harman, Paula Elaine (Briner), 83, Mount Union, passed away Wednesday November 8, 2023, at Embassy Woodland Park, Orbisonia. Born August 28, 1940, Burnham, daughter of the late Amos and Mary Pauline (Miller) Briner. Survived by her loving husband, George Jackson “Jack” Harman Jr. Also survived by children, Barron Herrington and wife Lori, Sharpsburg MD; George Jeffrey Harman and significant other...
Charles E. Williams, Sr.
Nov 8, 2023
Williams Sr., Charles E. “24Strong”, 64, Cresson, passed away Wednesday, November 8, 2023 at UPMC Altoona, surrounded by his family. Born October 1, 1959, Altoona, son of Russell H. and Daisy B. (Weatherwalk) Williams, Sr. Preceded in death by his father; and brothers, Russell H. Williams, Jr. and Larry C. Williams, Sr. Survived by his mother; loving wife, Cheryl L....
Fred H. Diak
Nov 6, 2023
Diak, Fred H., 86, Mount Union, passed away Monday November 6, 2023, at home following a lengthy illness. Born December 14, 1936, Robertsdale, son of the late John and Ellen (Rubbick) Diak. Survived by his loving wife, Mary Jane (Hileman) Diak, whom he married on April 4, 1965, at the First United Methodist Church, Mount Union. Also surviving are children,...
Roxanne M. Roberts
Nov 4, 2023
Roberts, Roxanne M., 65, Cresson, passed away November 4, 2023 surrounded by her family after a brief battle with cancer at her residence. Born May 18, 1958, Altoona, daughter of Marie (Seabolt) Kuntz. Preceded in death by her husband, Gary Roberts Sr.; stepfathers, Clarence Teeter Sr. and Bill Kuntz; brother, Clarence “Sonny” Teeter Jr.; and grandson, Cody “CJ” Maines. Survived...
John M. Pifko
Nov 3, 2023
Pifko, John M., 86, resident of John Paul II Manor, formerly of Loretto, passed away peacefully November 3, 2023 at the manor. Born December 3, 1936, Newell, WV, son of the late Michael and Agnes (Nakoneczny) Pifko. Preceded in death by his two brothers; two sisters; and two nephews. Survived by his loving wife, Mary E. (Madachy), whom he married...
Harold W. Norris
Nov 1, 2023
Norris, Harold W., 81, Huntingdon, passed away Wednesday, November 1, 2023. Born July 13, 1942, Huntingdon, son of the late Carl and Amy Norris. Survived by his loving wife, Lois M. (Pahel); two daughters, Rachel A. Miller and husband Brian of Hesston; and Patricia A. Christiansen and husband Rich of Bellefonte; three grandchildren, Cathy Ross, William Harris, and Elizabeth Litzinger;...
Constance T. Atherton
Nov 1, 2023
Atherton, Constance T. (Ginithan), 86, McVeytown, passed away Wednesday November 1, 2023, at Geisinger Hospital, Lewistown. Born March 20, 1937, Cedar Crest, daughter of the late Harry and Opal (Snyder) Ginithan. Survived by her loving husband, Leslie M. Atherton, whom she married on June 5, 1955. Also surviving are her children, Tonja Charnesky; David Atherton and wife, Brenda; Debra Beck...
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