OBITUARIES

Brian D. Markley

Brian D. Markley

Sep 13, 2023

Brian D. Markley, 68, Dublin Twp., Huntingdon Co., passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, September 13, 2023 at his home. Born July 2, 1955, Warren, Ohio, son of the late Alex C. and Ruth E. (Herman) Markley. At his request there will be no viewing or service. Arrangements have been entrusted to Heath-Anderson Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 61 E. Shirley St.,...

Mark William Kumpf

Mark William Kumpf

Sep 13, 2023

Kumpf, Mark William, 63, Mount Union, passed away on Wednesday September 13, 2023, at home surrounded by his family, after a courageous battle with illness. Born April 28, 1960, Altoona, son of the late Leo and Mary (Berndt) Kumpf. Survived by his loving wife, Audrey (Ehouse) Kumpf; daughter, Briana Cheyenne Kumpf and companion, Paul; 3 grandchildren, Aiden Carolus, Aliyah Kumpf,...

Gay Rosalie Wirrick

Gay Rosalie Wirrick

Sep 10, 2023

Wirrick, Gay Rosalie, 90, Lilly, passed away September 10, 2023 at Martha’s Manor, Lilly. Born August 15, 1933, Old Fields, WV, daughter of the late Carson and Ollie (Weatherholtz) Baldwin. Preceded in death by her sisters, Mary E. Shoemaker and Katherine Walls; and brothers, Luther, Bob, Omer and Wayne Baldwin. Survived by her loving husband of 57 years, John A....

Kenneth E. "Tom" Wharton

Kenneth E. "Tom" Wharton

Sep 10, 2023

Wharton, Kenneth E. “Tom”, 89, Shirleysburg, passed away Sunday September 10, 2023, at home. Born November 1, 1933, Mapleton Depot, son of the late Melvin E. and Mary B. (Sheets) Wharton. Preceded in death by his wife, Barbara (Dell) Wharton; and son, Edward C. Wharton; siblings, Robert Wharton, Donald Wharton, Nina Shaffer, and infant Litha. Survived by his daughter, Peggy...

Samuel V. Hooper III

Samuel V. Hooper III

Sep 8, 2023

Hooper, Samuel Vaughn III., 61, Mapleton Depot, passed away on Friday September 8, 2023, at UPMC Altoona. Born September 2, 1962, Huntingdon, son of the late Samuel Vaughn Hooper II and Alice Mae (Henry) Hooper. Survived by his loving wife, Robin G. (Jamison) Hooper whom he married on June 27, 1987; son, Samuel Vaughn Hooper IV and wife, Karen; stepdaughter,...

Peggy M. Waite

Peggy M. Waite

Sep 8, 2023

Waite, Peggy M. (Park), 93, Huntingdon, passed away Friday September 8, 2023, at Westminster Woods, Huntingdon. She was the last surviving member of her family. Born May 27, 1930, Mapleton Depot, daughter of the late Chester and Florence (Miller) Park. Preceded in death by her loving husband, Roy M. Waite; and siblings, Chester Paul Park, Mary Querry, Beatrice Carson, Edwin...

Wilmer A. Jury

Wilmer A. Jury

Sep 6, 2023

Jury, Wilmer A., 64, Kistler, passed away Wednesday, September 6, 2023. Born November 5, 1958, Huntingdon, son of the late Wilmer Carl and Blanche L. Jury. Survived by his loving wife of 33 years, Tammy S. (Carter); daughters, Brittany Jury and her fiancé’ Terry Leonard of Mount Union; Alisha Bankes and her husband Paul of Kistler; five grandchildren, Damien James...

Justin M. Lundberg

Justin M. Lundberg

Sep 6, 2023

Lundberg, Justin M., 39, Gallitzin, passed away September 6, 2023 at UPMC Altoona. Born February 7, 1984, Guymon, OK, son of Jeffrey Lundberg and Debra (McCloskey) Lundberg. Preceded in death by his grandfathers, Patrick McCloskey and Clair Lundberg; and two uncles, Patrick “Pitter” and Steven McCloskey. Survived by his son, Dustin Eberhart; mother and father; stepmother, Jennifer Baum-Lundberg; brothers, Jason...

Patrick Allen Kyler

Patrick Allen Kyler

Aug 30, 2023

Kyler, Patrick Allen, 76, Newton Hamilton, passed away on Wednesday August 30, 2023, surrounded by his family at UPMC Shadyside, Pittsburgh. Born January 4, 1947, Huntingdon, son of the late Buddy B. and Mary J. (Miles) Kyler. Survived by his loving wife, Patricia Mae (Laird) Kyler; children, Jodi Atherton and husband, Kyle; Patrick W. Kyler and wife, Sue; and Matthew...

Willis Allen Nearhood Sr.

Willis Allen Nearhood Sr.

Aug 28, 2023

Nearhood, Willis Allen, 69, Mifflintown, passed away Monday August 28, 2023. Born September 14, 1953, Huntingdon, son of the late Allen Charles and Lucy Marie (Watkins) Nearhood. Preceded in death by his loving wife and high school sweetheart, Barbara A. (Booher) Nearhood. Also preceded in death by an infant sister, Veronica Nearhood. Survived by his children, Willis A. Nearhood Jr....

Wendell A. Miller Sr.

Wendell A. Miller Sr.

Aug 25, 2023

Miller, Wendell A. Sr. 82, Cedar Crest, passed away surrounded by his family at his home on August 25, 2023. Born October 11, 1940, Huntingdon, son of the late William G. and Violet M. (Gross) Miller. Preceded in death by his loving wife, Linda Lee Miller, granddaughter, Payden and grandson, Corey, brothers, Thomas, Kenyon, and John E. Miller, and infant...

Nellie Rosemond Lewis

Nellie Rosemond Lewis

Aug 23, 2023

Nellie Rosemond Lewis, beloved mother and grandmother passed away unexpectedly on August 23, 2023, at the age of 74. Nellie was born on March 12, 1949, to the late Daisy A and Malakia Jackson Sr. and grew up in Mount Union with her brothers, sisters and a host of cousins and extended family. Nellie graduated from Captain Jack High School....

Roger Lee Henry

Roger Lee Henry

Aug 17, 2023

Henry, Roger Lee, 74, Hill Valley, passed away Thursday August 17, 2023, at home. Born January 29, 1949, Mill Creek, son of the late Frank and Betty (Bowser) Henry. Surviving at home are his loving wife, Penny (Aurand) Henry; daughter, Melinda Henry and Della. Also survived by 5 grandchildren, Korey, Brandon, Kayla, Emily and Hannah; 12 great-grandchildren; and brothers, Gene,...

Nancy Jane Isenberg

Nancy Jane Isenberg

Aug 16, 2023

Nancy Jane Isenberg passed away, surrounded by loved ones, on Wednesday August 16th, 2023. Jane is reunited in death with her beloved husband, Steven Lex Isenberg of Alexandria, PA. She is also preceded in death by her cherished mother, Nancy Jane Riley and grandparents Elva Mae and Charles Noah Bare, as well as her eldest stepson, Steven Nathan “Nate” Isenberg....

Frederick A. Getz

Frederick A. Getz

Aug 15, 2023

Getz, Frederick Allen, 75, Mount Union, passed away Tuesday August 15, 2023, at home. Born May 21, 1949, Huntingdon County, son of the late Robert and Phyllis (Yocum) Getz. Survived by his loving daughter, Jennie Lewis and husband, Brian; 1 granddaughter, Jacqueline Shives; 1 great-granddaughter, Brooklyn Godart; brother, Russell Getz and wife, Meda; sister, Louise Cortez; sister-in-law, Bonnie Getz; brother-in-law,...

Robyn Gail Forsythe

Robyn Gail Forsythe

Aug 12, 2023

Forsythe, Robyn Gail, 65, Mount Union, passed away Saturday August 12, 2023, in Mifflin County following an automobile accident. Born October 2, 1957, Huntingdon, daughter of the late Richard and Althea (Flasher) Forsythe. Preceded in death by her paternal grandparents, Robert H. and Alma (Knepp) Forsythe; and maternal grandparents, Clair and Jessie (Price) Flasher. Survived by numerous cousins, extended family...

Keith D. Askins

Keith D. Askins

Aug 10, 2023

Askins, Keith Duane, 62, Cresson, entered into the heavenly kingdom on Thursday, August 10, 2023, unexpectedly in Hancock, MD after suffering a medical emergency. Keith was born in Mount Vernon, Washington on June 3, 1961, to Donald Eugene Askins and Carolyn Coleen (McCann) Herrington. He married the love of his life, Denise (Boast) Askins, on September 24, 1981, in Junction...

Margaret E. Fortson

Margaret E. Fortson

Aug 7, 2023

Fortson, Margaret E. 94, Chambersburg, went home to be with the Lord Monday August 7, 2023, at the Laurel Lakes Rehab and Wellness Center, Chambersburg. Born November 26, 1928, Mount Union, daughter of the late Willy H. and Natlene E. (Patterson) Fortson. Survived by children, David L. Fortson wife Dori, Huntingdon; Kenneth D. Fortson wife Julia, Altoona; Howard L. Fortson...

Kathy Diane Worthy

Kathy Diane Worthy

Aug 5, 2023

Worthy, Kathy Diane, 67, Mount Union, passed away Saturday August 5, 2023, at UPMC Altoona. Born September 13, 1955, Huntingdon County, daughter of the late Alfred and Ruth (Mentzer) Kyler. Survived by her daughter, Crystal D. Worthy; 3 grandchildren, Racheal Klester, Kendra Worthy and Keairra Worthy; 1 great grandson, Lucas Brown; sisters, Nancy and Evelyn; and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins...

Robert C. Emery

Robert C. Emery

Jul 31, 2023

Robert “Bobby” Emery left his temporary home for his eternal, heavenly home on Monday, July 31, 2023. Bobby was born on November 25, 1949, to the late Robert and Dorothy (Harman) Emery. He married his beautiful bride, Doris (Wood) Emery, on November 29, 1975. In addition to his wife, Bobby is survived by his children: Seth (Chris) Emery and Lori...