OBITUARIES

John N. Harkleroad

John N. Harkleroad

Mar 19, 2023

Harkleroad, John N., 82, Mapleton Depot, passed away March 19, 2023 at Penn Highlands, Huntingdon. Born October 10, 1940, Cedar Crest, son of the late Nathan H. Sr. and Dorothy Marie (Williams) Harkleroad. Preceded in death by his loving wife, Carole E.  (Lape) . Survived by his children, Mark Harkleroad and wife, Robin, of Parker Colorado; Sherry L. Smith of...

Trevon Alexander Walker

Trevon Alexander Walker

Mar 17, 2023

Walker, Trevon Alexander, 26, Lebanon and formerly of Mount Union, passed away unexpectedly on Friday March 17, 2023 at Wellspan Hospital, York. Born October 11, 1996, Huntingdon, son of Jennifer (Briar) Walker and the late Montague “Q” Walker Jr. Survived by fiancé, Amanda McKim; children, Destinee and Jace Newton; siblings, Destiny and Marcel Walker; nephew, Ka’Mari Walker; niece, Nyomi Walker;...

Kenneth L. Holley

Kenneth L. Holley

Mar 16, 2023

Holley, Kenneth L., 74, Cresson, passed away unexpectedly Thursday, March 16, 2023 at his home. Born October 6, 1948, Altoona, son of the late Earl G. and Mary L. (Campbell) Holley. Preceded in death by his son, Shawn Holley; and brother, Roger Holley. Survived by his loving wife, Julie K. (Garlow) Holley; children, Patrick (Michelle) Holley, Rick Holley, April (John)...

Ralson D. Varner Jr.

Ralson D. Varner Jr.

Mar 15, 2023

Varner, Ralson D. Jr., 47, Newton Hamilton, passed away March 15, 2023. Born July 14, 1975, Huntingdon, son of late Ralson D. Sr. and Stella (Hampton) Varner. Survived by siblings, April D. Wilson and husband, Eric, Newton Hamilton; Julie Sheeder and husband, Mark, Shirleysburg; Carolyn Blosser and companion, Kyle, Mount Union; John Kidd III and companion, Candy, Mount Union; Emily...

Elvin George Heisey Sr.

Elvin George Heisey Sr.

Mar 15, 2023

Heisey, Elvin George, 63, Huntingdon, passed away Wednesday March 15, 2023, at home surrounded by his family. Born August 11, 1959, Lancaster, son of the late Elvin and Bessie Mae (Shertzer) Smith. Survived by his loving wife, Dena Mae (Wright) Faust; children, Jennifer Moyer; Elvin George Heisey Jr. and wife, April; and Brianna Nicole Heisey; stepsons, Brice Fisher and Joshua...

Josephine Kozak

Josephine Kozak

Mar 12, 2023

Kozak, Josephine, 96, Lilly, passed away March 12, 2023 at Maple Winds Health & Rehab, Portage. Born December 17, 1926, Lilly, daughter of the late Andrew and Honorata (Godzisz) Zajdel. She was married to beloved husband, John Kozak for 58 years before his death in 2009. They had four children together, Jeanie DeLuca, Larry, Bill and Jim Kozak. She was...

Edna R. Harker

Edna R. Harker

Mar 10, 2023

Harker, Edna R. (Miller), 94, Mount Union, passed away Friday March 10, 2023, at home. Born March 5, 1929, Centre County, daughter of the late Rev. Charles F. and Claudia (Stapleton) Miller. Preceded in death by husbands, Bruce Walter; Jack Lender; and Larry Harker; infant daughter, Peggy; infant brother, Charles Jr.; 2 grandchildren; 1 great grandchild; and brother, Edwin Miller....

William G. Gumbert

William G. Gumbert

Mar 9, 2023

Gumbert, William G., 68, Mill Creek, passed away March 9, 2023, at Mount Nittany Medical Center, State College. Born December 5, 1954, Huntingdon, son of the late Zane B. and Mable (Stallman) Gumbert. Survived by his loving companion of 40 years, Teresa Shingler; 3 stepdaughters, Tina Rogers, Brenda Welsh, and Billie Jo Henry; 8 step-grandchildren, and 6 step-great grandchildren; two brothers,...

Janet Marie Yacobucci

Janet Marie Yacobucci

Mar 7, 2023

Yacobucci, Janet Marie (Miller), 103, resident of the Celebration Villa of Altoona, Duncansville, formerly of Cresson, went home to be with the Lord March 7, 2023. Born January 26, 1920, Altoona, daughter of the late Edward A. and Mardie A. (Wagner) Miller. Preceded in death by her sister, Helen Bruder. Survived by her daughters, Patricia A. Yoder and husband Larry...

Margaret Dianne McDaniel

Margaret Dianne McDaniel

Mar 6, 2023

McDaniel, Margaret Dianne (Carroll), 77, Mount Union, passed away unexpectedly Monday March 6, 2023, at home. Born October 21, 1945, daughter of the late Lidell Carroll. Survived by 2 cousins, Sidney and Elana; 2 great cousins, Jakki and Karla; great great cousin, Mackenzie and 4 God children, Darnella Fortson, Karla West, Brian Stennett, and Zoe Morris-Wakefield and a host of...

Mona Lynn McGarry

Mona Lynn McGarry

Feb 27, 2023

McGarry, Mona Lynn, 75, Winder, Ga., formerly of Cresson, passed away February 27, 2023 at Northeast Georgia Medical Center, Braselton, Ga., surrounded by her family. Born December 23, 1947, Johnstown, daughter of the late Quentin and Marguerite (Lees) Cooper. Preceded in death by her grandson, Francis McGarry. Survived by her loving husband, Arnold E. McGarry, whom she married on July...

Wayne E. Coulter

Wayne E. Coulter

Feb 27, 2023

Coulter, Wayne, 71, of Embassy at Woodland Park and formerly of the Shirley Home, passed away Monday, February 27, 2023. Born February 13, 1952, son of the late Elwood and Sumiko (Tarumi) Coulter. Survived by his siblings, Margaret Carson and husband, Randy; and Cindy Coulter; and nephews, Brandon and Justin Carson. Wayne graduated from Mount Union Area High School in 1970....

Gary J. Loar

Gary J. Loar

Feb 24, 2023

Loar, Gary J., 70, Cresson, passed away unexpectedly Friday, February 24, 2023 at his home. Born March 30, 1952, Cumberland, Maryland, son of the late Michael and Rae (Huster) Loar. Survived by his daughter, Diana Loar. There will be no viewing or services. Arrangements have been entrusted to Anderson Family Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 233 Keystone Ave., Cresson, “Honored...

Arlene B. Hughes

Arlene B. Hughes

Feb 19, 2023

Hughes, Arlene B. (Ritchey), 92, formerly of Mount Union, passed away Sunday February 19, 2023, at Embassy at Woodland Park. Born March 2, 1930, Allenport, daughter of the late Harrison and Tinnie (Beatty) Ritchey. Preceded in death by her husband, Walter Leroy “Buck” Hughes Jr.; daughter, Shelley White; son-in-law, and Johnny Harman; siblings, Hilda Yetter, Virginia McCartney, Mable McMullen, and...

Justin Michael Henry

Justin Michael Henry

Feb 18, 2023

Henry, Justin Michael, 35, Mount Union, passed away Saturday February 18, 2023, at home. Born December 29, 1987, son of Robert Burke Sr. and Melinda Leigh (Henry) Jones. Survived by spouse, Chelsea Lynn (Tuckey) Henry; children, Braxton Noah Peterson-Henry, Brinley Michelle Henry, Addison Renee Dreese, Joshua Bradley Dreese Jr., and Kenneth Michael Dreese; siblings, Robbie, Doug, Schae, Emily, Sammi, Saun,...

Ardeth M. Sollers

Ardeth M. Sollers

Feb 14, 2023

Sollers, Ardeth M. (Hill), 91, Huntingdon, went home to be with the Lord February 14, 2023, at UPMC Altoona.  Born November 21, 1931, Newton Hamilton daughter of the late Fern and Alma (Hill) Woodward, and late reared parents, Towanda and Bertha Hill. Preceded in death by loving husband, John W. Sollers, who passed in November of 2022; stepdaughter, Betty Ann...

Taneisha Ann Ellis

Taneisha Ann Ellis

Feb 12, 2023

Ellis, Taneisha Ann, 34, Altoona, passed away Sunday February 12, 2023, at UPMC Altoona. Born January 10, 1989, Philadelphia, daughter of Charles A. Ellis III and the late Crystal A. Pleasant. Survived by companion, Shane Benson; siblings, Rasheen A., Jasmine C., Daquane D. and Michael J. Ellis; aunts, Charlene Brown, Joyce Albertini, and Gina Pleasant; uncle, Howard Brown; and nieces...

Irene W. Glunt

Irene W. Glunt

Feb 7, 2023

Glunt, Irene W., 99, formerly of Shade Gap, went home to be with the Lord February 7, 2023 at the Embassy at Woodland Park, Orbisonia. Born September 16, 1923, daughter of the late William and Myrtle (Kelly) Krause. Preceded in death by her loving husband, Edwin R. Glunt, whom she married on September 8, 1942 in Hagerstown Maryland; siblings, Boyd...

Jason Paul Taylor

Jason Paul Taylor

Feb 4, 2023

Taylor, Jason P., 46, Huntingdon, passed away unexpectedly Saturday, February 4, 2023, at home. Born November 9, 1976, son of the late Richard “Butch” Helton and Carlene Taylor. Survived by his children, Karem K. Taylor, Ashlee L. Taylor and Johnaven P. Taylor; brothers, Timothy Taylor and Matthew Helton; and many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Preceded in death...

Nancy Joan Layaou

Nancy Joan Layaou

Jan 27, 2023

Layaou, Nancy Joan (Noel), 84, Cresson, died peacefully at home Friday, January 27, 2023. Born December 3, 1938, Cresson, daughter of the late William L. and Agnes A. (Parrish) Noel. Preceded in death by her husband of 29 years, James E. Layaou; son, Carl F. Saksa, Jr.; two brothers, John J. Noel and Francis J. Noel Jr.; and her former...

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