OBITUARIES
Michele D. Sterling
May 28, 2023
Sterling, Michele D. (Norris), 57, Huntingdon, passed away on Sunday May 28, 2023, at home. Born September 8, 1965, Huntingdon, daughter of Gary and Naomi (DeArmitt) Norris. Survived by her parents; daughter, Hannah Crownover; 2 grandchildren, Logan and Lucas; siblings, Nathan and Sheridan Norris; and special aunt, Jane Mateer. Preceded in death by brother, William Norris. Michele was a graduate...
Alvin Eugene Bowser
May 27, 2023
Bowser, Alvin Eugene, 63, Lilly, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, May 27, 2023 at home surrounded by his family. Born February 9, 1960, Windber, Somerset Co., son of the late Chester D. and Naomi “Bunny” P. (Hubert) Bowser. Survived by his loving wife of 43 years, Martha M. (Parsons); daughters, Jennifer Bowser and Jessica (Carlos) Bowser;...
David W. McConnell
May 22, 2023
McConnell, David W., MSgt, US Air Force (Ret), 57, of Yulee, FL, formerly of Cresson, passed away unexpectedly Monday, May 22, 2023 at his brother’s house in Loretto. Born May 13, 1966, Altoona, son of Earl B. and Mary E. “Betty” (Callahan) McConnell. Preceded in death by his father; sister, Diane Murray; and brothers, Kenneth and Joseph McConnell. Survived by...
Carol Ann Booher
May 18, 2023
Booher, Carol Ann (Werner), 79, Mount Union, passed away May 18, 2023, at home. Born August 28, 1943, Mount Union, daughter of the late Melvin and Mary (Hayduk) Werner. Preceded in death by her husband, James E. Booher; sons, Scott Booher and Jamie Booher; and brother, Terry Werner. Survived by her daughter, Stephanie Vincentii; 6 grandchildren, Tyler Bailets, Seth Booher...
Tyrone M. Posey
May 14, 2023
Posey, Tyrone M., 70, Mount Union, went home to be with the Lord Sunday, May 14, 2023, after a courageous battle with cancer. Born July 4, 1952, Mount Union, son of the late McKinley Holmes and Ada Belle Posey. Survived by children, Carissa Martin Ticconi and husband Louis Brandon, Florida; Adalee Martin Jones and husband Derek, Harrisburg, PA; RosAnn Posey,...
Kenneth R. Roddy
May 13, 2023
Roddy, Kenneth R., 91, Huntingdon and formerly of Mount Union, passed away Saturday May 13, 2023, at Westminster Woods, Huntingdon. Born June 27, 1931, Huntingdon, son of the late Kenneth B. and Margaret M. (Rice) Roddy. Survived by his loving wife, Eva C. (Lennartz) Roddy; children, Karen A. Roddy, Kathryn D. Roddy, Paul R. Roddy, Charles D. Roddy and Helmut...
Sheila Marie Benson
May 12, 2023
Benson, Sheila Marie (Clemens), 59, McVeytown, went to be with the Lord on Friday May 12, 2023, at home surrounded by her family. Born July 4, 1963, daughter of Terry D. and Wanda M. (Wertz) Clemens. Survived by her loving husband, William D. Benson; children, Gabrielle E. Benson and Tristan L.T. Benson and fiancé, Adam Pivovarnik; sister, Pamela Clemens and...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
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