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Crystal Grace Dunmire

Crystal Grace Dunmire

Jan 25, 2023

Dunmire, Crystal Grace (Locke), 79, Reedsville, passed away on Wednesday January 25, 2023, at Geisinger Lewistown. Born November 13, 1943, Lewistown, daughter of the late James Blaine and Margaret Irene (Snyder) Locke. Survived by her children, Charles Todd Doyle and wife, Casey, Lewistown; and Cami Wise and husband, Jon, Reedsville; 5 grandchildren, Amanda, Samantha, Arle, Colby, and Peyton; 11 greatgrandchildren,...

Kay Strayer

Kay Strayer

Jan 24, 2023

Kay Strayer, 77, Three Springs, passed away Tuesday January 24, 2023, at Penn Highlands, Huntingdon. Born May 10, 1945, Harrisburg, daughter of the late William L. and Phyllis (Crawford) Gilbert. Surviving are her four children, Ernest I Kreider Jr. and wife Stormy F. Kissinger of Huntingdon; Melissa Kay Walker and husband Ronald H.Walker Jr. of Three Springs; Marie Resh of...

Gordon Bauman Hayes

Gordon Bauman Hayes

Jan 23, 2023

Hayes, Gordon Bauman, 82, of McVeytown, passed away January 23, 2023, at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital, Pittsburgh. Born June 8, 1940, Syracuse NY, son of the late Gordon W. and Rosa Belle (Henderson) Hayes. Survived by loving wife, Mary Jane (Anderson) Hayes; sons, Christopher Hayes; Jonathan Hayes; Gordon Henderson Hayes; and adopted daughter, Michelle Andrea Hayes. After high school, Gordon obtained...

Charles F. "Chip" Heidel

Charles F. "Chip" Heidel

Jan 18, 2023

Heidel, Charles F. “Chip”, 82, Mount Union, passed away Wednesday January 18, 2023, at Embassy at Woodland Park, Orbisonia. Born April 26, 1940, son of the late Charles and Virginia (Miller) Heidel. Survived by brother, Jack Heidel and wife, Ruth; niece, Jacqueline Miller and husband, Jeff; nephew, Steven Heidel and wife, Contance; and Matthew Simpson; cousins, Dennis Leo Dinardi; Janet...

Joseph H. Schueck

Joseph H. Schueck

Jan 15, 2023

Schueck, Joseph Henry, 74, Millersburg, passed away January 15, 2023. Born August 7, 1948, son of the late Henry and Ara Lynn (Ware) Schueck. Survived by loving wife, Donna E. (Blair) Schueck; children, Joseph D. Schueck; Christopher Schueck and wife, Tara; Brian Schueck; and stepson, Jonathan R. Parks; grandchildren, Alicia Hoke; Joshua Schueck; and Chandler Schueck; 2 great grandchildren, Avelyn...

Wilbert I. McCartney Jr.

Wilbert I. McCartney Jr.

Jan 15, 2023

McCartney, Wilber I. “Bud” Jr., 59, Mount Union, passed away unexpectedly Sunday January 15, 2023, at home. Born June 24, 1963, Huntingdon, son of the late Wilbert I. Sr. and Hilda E. (Longenecker) McCartney. Survived by his loving companion of 40 years, Kathy Myers; children, Angel Wilson; and Jason Myers; 7 grandchildren, Triston, Kendyl and Cree Wilson; Kiersten, Austin, and...

Leon R. Morgan

Leon R. Morgan

Jan 11, 2023

Leon R. Morgan, 91, of Mechanicsburg, formerly of Mount Union, passed away at his home on Wednesday, January 11, 2023. Born August 20, 1931, in Mount Union, he was the son of the late Russell and Lorma (Shank) Morgan. He was united in marriage to Edna Grace (Getz) Morgan, on May 4, 1950, by Pastor Ronald Wilson at the Presbyterian Church...

Robert Wilson Zook III

Robert Wilson Zook III

Jan 10, 2023

Zook, Robert Wilson III., 61, Newton Hamilton, passed away unexpectedly on January 10, 2023. Born January 16, 1961, Lewistown, son of Beverly Jean (Bair) Zook and the late Robert Wilson Zook Jr. Survived by his children, Amy Zook and husband, Jason; Mathew Scott Zook; and Robert Whitsel Zook and companion, Hannah; siblings, Sandra J. Terry and husband, Timothy; and Randall...

Helen V. Singel

Helen V. Singel

Jan 8, 2023

Helen V. (Patrick) Singel, 89, formerly of Hollidaysburg, passed away January 8, 2023 at the Celebration Villa of Altoona, where she’s been a resident since 2019. Born May 5, 1933, Spangler, daughter of Frank and Mary (Kobal) Patrick. Preceded in death by her parents and son, Mark Singel. Survived by her son, Eric Singel of Philadelphia; sisters, Lois Smith of...

Dennis James Boozel

Dennis James Boozel

Jan 4, 2023

 

Boozel, Dennis James, 67, McVeytown, passed away January 4, 2023, at Arden Courts Susquehanna, Harrisburg. Born December 22, 1955, Huntingdon at J.C. Blair Memorial Hospital, son of the late Theodore E. and Myrtle I. (Rinker) Boozel. Survived by his loving wife, Sunday L. (Matthews) Boozel, Two daughters, Dana Mae Myers husband Tony, Danielle I. Hamilton husband Adam, his stepdaughter;...

Mary Anne Kumpf

Mary Anne Kumpf

Jan 2, 2023

Kumpf, Mary Anne, 86, of 109 Ferguson Valley Road, Mount Union, passed away on Tuesday January 2, 2023, at Embassy at Woodland Park. Born July 4, 1936, Altoona, daughter of the late William and Mildred (Beahm) Berndt. Preceded in deathy by her loving husband, Leo Kumpf; and grandson, Alan Kumpf. Survived by children, Melody Komir and husband, Michael, Mount Union;...

William "Mike" Latterner

William "Mike" Latterner

Jan 1, 2023

Latterner Sr., William M. “Mike”, 65, Cresson, passed away January 1, 2023 at UPMC Altoona. Born September 10, 1957, Altoona, son of the late William H. “Sonny” and Anita J. “Jean” (Radcliffe) Latterner. Preceded in death by wife, Bonnie K. (Lantz); and brothers, Christopher and Gary Latterner. Survived by his children William Jr. “Bill” and Cassidi Latterner, both of Cresson; grandson, Jace;...

Donald Eugene Winfree Jr.

Donald Eugene Winfree Jr.

Jan 1, 2023

Winfree, Donald Eugene Jr., 69, Mount Union, departed this world on January 1, 2023, unexpectedly at home. Donnie, also known as “Duck” and “Stonewall”, was born May 29, 1953, Huntingdon, son of the late Donald Eugene Sr. and Jane Esther (Collins) Winfree. Survived by children, Donald Eugene Winfree III and Emily Long; 6 grandchildren; his long time and faithful beloved...

Shania Lee Williamson

Shania Lee Williamson

Dec 30, 2022

Williamson, Shania Lee, 23, Mount Union, passed away December 30, 2022, at home. Born September 22, 1999, daughter of the late Oshell F. Scott and Lisa Williamson. Survived by siblings, Edward Scott, Joshua Scott, and Tiffany Williamson; niece, Adriana Williamson; aunt, Melissa Staley; cousins, David Hamman, Brooke Reeder, and her children, Thea Waters and Beckin Reeder. Shania was described by...

William Morris Teeters

William Morris Teeters

Dec 29, 2022

Teeters, William Morris, 76, Huntingdon, passed away on December 29, 2022, at UPMC Altoona. Born September 22, 1946, Huntingdon, son of the late James E. Sr. and Anna (Lee) Teeters. Survived by his loving wife, Kathleen (Dorman) Teeters; children, Nichole Haffey and husband, Tad; Jessica Teeters and companion, Aric Snyder; 4 grandchildren, Tesa Haffey, Ella Haffey, Blayne Sager and Ava...

Virginia Elizabeth Fortson

Virginia Elizabeth Fortson

Dec 27, 2022

Fortson, Virginia Elizabeth “Cheita” (Posey), 79, of 11 West Chestnut St. Mount Union, PA passed away on Tuesday December 27, 2022, peacefully at home with her family by her side.  Born Sept 8, 1943, in Mount Union PA, she was the daughter of the late Violet (Posey) Norris.  Survived by her husband, Donald Lee Fortson Sr., who she was united in...

David A. Plewa

David A. Plewa

Dec 25, 2022

Plewa, David A., 61, Gallitzin, passed away December 25, 2022 at his home. Born September 28, 1961, Colver, son of Joseph J. and Elizabeth “Betty” M. (Brutvan) Plewa. Preceded in death by his father; infant daughter, Kimberly Plewa; and brother, Joseph “Joey” Plewa. Survived by his mother; son, Matthew Plewa; siblings, Debra (Stanley) Noga; Michael Plewa; Susan Pawvluk; and Robert...

Patricia J. Stewart

Patricia J. Stewart

Dec 25, 2022

Stewart, Patricia Jane (Staubs), 89, died unexpectedly Sunday, December 25, 2022, at her home at 102 Dale Road, Mount Union. Born February 2, 1933, Germany Valley, daughter of the late Clarence R. “Jack” and Mary E. (Mentzer) Staubs. Survived by her loving husband, Frederick G. “Ted” Stewart whom she was united in marriage to on November 30, 1957. Also surviving...

Brian Leroy Mills

Brian Leroy Mills

Dec 24, 2022

Mills, Brian Leroy, 57, Mifflintown, passed away December 24, 2022, at his home following a courageous battle with Cancer. Born March 7, 1965, Mount Union, son of the late Jesse Hartman and Leora (McCreary) Mills. Survived by his six siblings, Paul Mills; Charlene Truitt and husband Virgil; Cheryl Blair and husband Donnie; Dennis Mills and wife Heather; Sarah Dell and...

Michaela B. Carson

Michaela B. Carson

Dec 19, 2022

Carson, Michaela B. (Daly) “Kella”, 60, Shirleysburg, passed away unexpectedly on December 19, 2022, at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital, Pittsburgh. Born October 16, 1962, Neptune NJ, daughter of Thomas Daly and the late, Janice (Hamilton) Daly. Survived by her loving husband, Mervin J. Carson; son, Shawn Klunk; and siblings, Thomas Daly Jr., Shawn Daly, Michael Daly, and Mary Philips; and numerous...

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