OBITUARIES

Anita Louise Singer

Anita Louise Singer

May 9, 2023

Singer, Anita Louise, 81, Ashville, passed away Tuesday, May 9, 2023 at Haida Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center, Hastings. Born February 23, 1942, Altoona, daughter of the late Walter R. and Mary Catherine (Landers) Link. Preceded in death by her sister, MaryAnn Miller; and brother, Richard Link. Survived by her daughter, Tracy Dillingham and husband Robert Sr., Ashville; sister, Virginia Boland,...

Stacy Ann Hoover

Stacy Ann Hoover

May 8, 2023

Hoover, Stacy A., 47, Sankertown, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, May 8, 2023 at her home. Born January 13, 1976, Altoona, daughter of John B. and Carol “Bim” M. (Zachesky) Myers Jr. Survived by her parents; husband, Jeffrey M. Hoover, who she married on May 26, 2007; daughters, Briana (Colin) Shable, Cresson; Olivia Hoover, Sankertown; her soon to be grandchild;...

Patrick "Frank" E. Healy

Patrick "Frank" E. Healy

May 5, 2023

Healy, Patrick “Frank” E., 64, Gallitzin, passed away unexpectedly May 5, 2023 at UPMC Altoona. Born June 19, 1958, Altoona, son of the late James E. Healy and Catherine D. Landi. Preceded in death by his beloved wife, Mary Lou (Michelangelo) whom he missed dearly. Survived by daughter, Erin Healy; two granddaughters, Mackenzie Healy and Peyton Lynch all of Gallitzin;...

Walter Earl "Gov" Yeager

Walter Earl "Gov" Yeager

May 4, 2023

Yeager, Walter Earl “Gov”, 103, Orbisonia, passed away May 4, 2023, at Embassy at Woodland Park. Born March 12, 1920, Mapleton Depot, son of the late John and Edith (Miller) Yeager. Preceded in death by his loving wife, Audrey D. (Wakefield); daughter, Brenda Clark; 3 sisters, Edith Rhodes, Hazel Bell, and Ruth Heaster; 3 brothers, Bruce Yeager, Charles Yeager, Irvin...

Camilla E. Burns

Camilla E. Burns

May 2, 2023

Burns, Camilla E. “Tootie”, 90, resident of Hollidaysburg Veterans Home, formerly of Cresson, passed away May 2, 2023 at the Home surrounded by loved ones. Born October 26, 1932 in Allegheny Township, Cambria Co., daughter of late Cyril J. and Camilla E. (Itle) Hogue. Preceded in death by husband, Ellis “Sonny” Burns in August of 1984; children, James and Sally,...

James Allen Worthy

James Allen Worthy

Apr 26, 2023

Worthy, James Allen, 68, Mount Union, died unexpectedly on April 26, 2023. Born March 12, 1955, Huntingdon, son of Freda Grace (Boozel) and the late Harvey Leo Worthy. Survived by his mother; companion, Diana Waite; children, James Worthy Jr. and wife, Michelle; and Brandy Peterson and husband, Pete; grandchildren, Emily, Bethany, Austin, Jackson, Rance, Tre, Marshawn, Kieara, Morgan, and Hunter;...

Lorraine Marie Bomboy

Lorraine Marie Bomboy

Apr 23, 2023

Bomboy, Lorraine Marie (Florence), 66, Mapleton Depot, passed away Sunday April 23, 2023, at Hershey Medical Center. Born December 2, 1956, Ware, Massachusetts, daughter of the late Stanley L. and Marilyn B. (Tower) Florence.  Survived by stepmother, Marjorie Florence; husband, Stephen Bomboy; children, David Florence and spouse, Janice; Jason Weinberg and spouse, Michele; Tinisi Rogers and spouse, Aaron; Christine Weinberg;...

Jean E. McElrath

Jean E. McElrath

Apr 23, 2023

McElrath, Jean E. 84, Mount Union, passed away Sunday, April 23, 2023, at her residence. Born August 31, 1938, to the late Clayton Ellsworth and Jane E. (Shoop) McElrath. She is survived by daughters: Judy A. Winfree, Brenda S. Collins and Kathy L. St. Louis; grandchildren, Michelle Corbin Brown, Hannah Wert and Brandie Coons; great-grandchildren, Kaitlyn Norris, Alex Zeigler, Weston...

John W. Murphy

John W. Murphy

Apr 22, 2023

Murphy, John W. “Murph”, 88, Cresson, passed away Saturday, April 22, 2023 at home with his family at his side. Born October 14, 1934, Munster Twp., son of the late Leo F. and Esther R. (Krug) Murphy. Preceded in death by his infant brother, Patrick. Survived by his loving wife of 63 years, Susan (Koons); children, David Murphy and wife,...

Virginia D. Reed

Virginia D. Reed

Apr 22, 2023

Reed, Virginia D., Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of His saints. Victoriously Virginia D. Reed went Home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on April 22, 2023, at the age of 93. Her vision and hearing are now perfect as she saw and heard her Lord say, "Welcome home, thou good and...

Victoria Prough

Victoria Prough

Apr 19, 2023

Prough, Victoria, 83, Mount Union, passed away on Wednesday, April 19, 2023, at the UPMC Altoona Hospital. Born August 11, 1939, Mount Union, daughter of the late John and Mary (Maskulyak) Petron. Preceded in death by her husband, Ronald E. Prough. Survived by her son, Ronald C. Prough; and daughter, Julie A. Prough; 2 grandsons, Nicholas R. Prough and wife Kelsey;...

Stephen Edward Calon

Stephen Edward Calon

Apr 19, 2023

Calon, Stephen Edward, 68, Huntingdon, passed away April 19, 2023. Born May 27, 1954, Huntingdon, son of the late Stephen and Geraldine (Weaver) Calon. Survived by his two sons; siblings, Dianne Hawn and husband, Lawrence; Madeline Weinstein and husband, Gerald; and John Calon and companion, Karen; and many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Stephen was a graduate of Huntingdon Area...

Amanda Raylene Bookwalter

Amanda Raylene Bookwalter

Apr 10, 2023

Bookwalter, Amanda Raylene, 42, Arkansas, passed away April 10, 2023. Born March 29, 1981, Huntingdon, daughter of Rick Bookwalter and the late Bonita (Holloway). Survived by children, Michael Smith Jr. and wife, Anna; Jacob Smith, and Emily Smith; and 2 grandchildren. Preceded in death by siblings, Misty and Ralph Bookwalter. Amanda graduated from Mount Union Area High School. She was...

Annette L. Bilger

Annette L. Bilger

Apr 7, 2023

Bilger, Annette L., 66, Mount Union, went home to be with the Lord April 7, 2023, at Embassy of Huntingdon. Born December 16, 1956, Huntingdon, daughter of the late Fern E. and Ruth J. (Banks) Parks. Preceded in death by her loving husband, Ronald L. Bilger whom she married March 20, 1976; sister, Tina Boozel; and granddaughter, Hannah Long. Survived...

Dorothy Mae Emery

Dorothy Mae Emery

Apr 5, 2023

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, Dorothy Mae Emery, who was a devoted Christian.  Dorothy went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, April 5th, 2023, at the age of 92 years old.

Dorothy was a pillar of strength for our family and lived a life that was...

Fr. Paul M. Robine

Fr. Paul M. Robine

Apr 4, 2023

Robine, Father Paul M., 89, a resident of Garvey Manor, Hollidaysburg, went home to be with the Lord April 4, 2023 at UPMC Altoona after a brief illness. Born February 15, 1934, Altoona, son of the late Martin D. and Mary M. (Weidmann) Robine. Preceded in death by his sister, Bernadette Robine; and step-mother, Lucile B. (Locke) Robine. Fr. Robine...

Robert D. Mull

Robert D. Mull

Apr 2, 2023

Robert David Mull, 79, of Huntingdon, PA, passed away Palm Sunday, April 2nd, 2023, at UPMC Altoona. He was the son of the late Harry and Harriet (Waggoner) Mull of Chicago. He was married to Joyce (Crissman) Mull for 40 years. Bob was preceded in death by his parents, his in-laws, Earl and Dorothy Crissman, niece Amanda Crist, and first...

Jane R. Rorer

Jane R. Rorer

Apr 2, 2023

Rorer, Jane R., 94, Belleville, went to be with the Lord on Sunday April 2, 2023, at Valley View Retirement Community. Born April 29, 1928, Mount Union, daughter of the late Owen S. and Iva E. (Shade) Rosenbery. Preceded in death by her husband, Garth G. Rorer, whom she married on June 12, 1954 at the Allenport United Methodist Church....

David L. Cornelius

David L. Cornelius

Mar 26, 2023

Cornelius, David L. “Korky” 58, Huntingdon, passed away at his home Sunday March 26, 2023. Born December 25, 1964, Huntingdon, son of Brenda (Cornelius) and stepfather, Norman Clugston.  Survived by lifelong companion, Dana L. Lippert and her daughter, Autumn Pentland; sister, Norma Clugston; brother, Norman Clugston and wife, Joni; sister Tracy Daugherty; nephew, Cody Bertres; nieces, Chelsea Richner and husband,...

Gertrude A. Lucas

Gertrude A. Lucas

Mar 19, 2023

Lucas, Gertrude A. (Flasher), 81, Three Springs, went to be with the Lord Sunday March 19, 2023, at UPMC Altoona. Born October 9, 1941, Shirley Township, daughter of the late Chester and Amanda (Walker) Flasher. Preceded in death by husband, Andrew Lucas Jr.; son, Andrew J. Lucas; and siblings, Marion White, John Flasher, Robert Flasher, Clara DiSalvo and Hazel Cain....

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