OBITUARIES
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
Patricia A. Drake
Dec 16, 2022
Drake, Patricia A. (Woodward), 82, Mount Union, went to be with the Lord on Friday December 16, 2022, at home surrounded by her family. Born March 8, 1940, Huntingdon, daughter of the late Harry and Laura (Price) Woodward. Preceded in death by her loving husband, Gary S. Drake; 3 children, Homer Ripple, Josephine Harris and baby girl Ripple; siblings, Martha...
Marilyn E. Isett
Dec 14, 2022
Isett, Marilyn “Sis” E., 87, James Creek, passed away Wednesday, December 14, 2022, at home surrounded by her family. Born December 18, 1934, Allegheny County, daughter of the late Charles W. and Cleora M. (Graham) Brindle. Preceded in death by her husband, Harold R. “Dick” Isett; and son, Ronald Isett. Survived by children, Richard K. Isett and wife, Wanda; Timothy...
Brandy L. Rinker
Dec 14, 2022
Rinker, Brandy L., 45, Huntingdon, passed away Wednesday, December 14, 2022, at Penn Highlands Huntingdon. Born February 4, 1977, Lewistown, daughter of Robbin Lynne (Maben) Snyder and the late Mark Frederick Rinker. Survived by companion, Albert; brothers, Jeremiah Rinker and wife, Ashley; Justin Rinker, and Trevor Maben; uncle, Jesse W. Rinker Sr.; cousins, Jesse W. Rinker Jr. and wife, Hannah;...
Betty L. Conner
Dec 14, 2022
Conner, Betty L., 90, Mount Union, passed away December 14, 2022, at her home. Born April 22, 1932, Mount Union, daughter of the late John and Ella (Secrest) Welch. Preceded in death by her first husband, William “Billy” Whitsel who passed away in 1952. She married Frank “Pete” Conner who passed away in 2008. Surviving are her two daughters, Sandra...
Payden J. Miller
Dec 8, 2022
Miller, Payden J., 33, McVeytown, passed away on December 8, 2022. Born May 30, 1989, Lewistown, daughter of Wendell Miller Jr. and Shari (Johns) McConaughey and husband, Craig. Survived by daughters, Teagan and Sparrow Rose Miller; paternal grandfather, Wendell Miller Sr; siblings, Brett Leggore and wife, Rachael; Sarah Shade and husband, Justin; Dalton Miller and companion, Montana Bolinger; stepsister, Charlotte...
Betty J. McMaster
Dec 7, 2022
McMaster, Betty J (Baker), 68, Huntingdon, passed away December 7, 2022, at UPMC Altoona. Born February 3, 1954, Huntingdon, daughter of the late Fred and Mildred (Bathe) Baker. Survived by loving husband, Robert L. McMaster; children, Melissa McMaster and fiancé, Brandon Whisonant; Robert C. McMaster; Danielle McMaster and fiancé Randy Greene; Sharon McMaster; grandchildren, Charles Miller Jr.; Madison Roddy;...
Constance A. Dixon
Dec 7, 2022
Dixon, Constance A. (Crum), 88, of State College, passed away December 7, 2022, at Embassy of Hearthside. Born March 4, 1934, Huntingdon, daughter of the late James Roscoe Crum and Bessie (Shafer) Crum Durbec. She was preceded in death by her husband Elsworth ‘Mike” J. Dixon. Surviving are her children, Michael D. Dixon wife Vicki of Burnham, Mark E. Dixon...
Ricky Gene O'Banion
Dec 6, 2022
O’Banion, Ricky Gene, 47, Mount Union, passed away Tuesday December 6, 2022, at UPMC Altoona. Born March 5, 1975, Killeen Texas, son of Gary Gene O’Banion and Teresa Anne (Gilpin) Reynolds. Survived by wife, Cristal Dawn (Spennati) O’Banion; father, Don Reynolds; children, Alex O’Banion, Haley O’Banion, Andria O’Banion, Eric O’Banion, Tressa Spennatti, Dustin Spennatti and Merrill Thomas Taylor Jr.; 12...
Kurt William Keilhofer
Dec 6, 2022
Keilhofer, Kurt William, 66, Mapleton, passed away on Tuesday December 6, 2022, in the line of duty in Huntingdon County. Born August 21, 1956, Pittsburgh, son of the late Richard and Bernadine (Fulton) Keilhofer. Survived by his loving wife, Mary Kathryn (Kyler) Keilhofer; daughters, Crystal Isenberg and wife, Tiffany; Constance Keilhofer; and Amanda Duck and husband, Michael; 15 grandchildren, Colton...
Irene L. Link
Dec 3, 2022
Link, Irene L., 100, Cresson, passed away peacefully Saturday, December 3, 2022 at the Presbyterian Village at Hollidaysburg. Born October 24, 1922, Portage, daughter of the late Earl and Agnes (Mulvihill) Kiel. Preceded in death by her beloved husband, Clayton J. Link. She is survived by her children, Tharba (Edward) Urben and Eric Link; grandchildren, Heidi Urben and Andrew (Ashley)...
Benjamin F. Whitsel
Dec 2, 2022
Whitsel, Benjamin “Ben” Franklin, 91, of Hill Valley, Huntingdon Co., passed away from complications of Alzheimer’s on Friday, December 2, 2022 at UPMC Altoona. Born July 22, 1931 in Cromwell Township, Ben was one of thirteen children of the late Richard Doyle and Fannie Catherine (Gabert) Whitsel. He is survived by his wife of sixty-three years, Marcia Ann (Shank) Whitsel....
Roxann G. Santulli
Dec 1, 2022
Santulli, Roxann G., 63, Cresson, passed away unexpectedly December 1, 2022 at her home. Born December 11, 1958, Queens, NY, daughter of Leslie Milnes and Zorina (Rivera) Bowman. Preceded in death by her father; and husband, Carmine Santulli, Jr. Survived by her mother; and son, Duane Horton. At Roxann’s request, there will be no viewing or service. Arrangements have been...
Rose Anna Flagle
Nov 30, 2022
Flagle, Rose Anna, 103, Lewistown, passed away November 30, 2022, at the William Penn Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center of Lewistown. Born May 25, 1919, Vineyard, Pennsylvania, daughter of the late Frank and Sophia (Jachowicz) Semla. Preceded in death by her husband, Charles R. Flagle. Survived by her daughter, Judith Ann Hayduk husband Ronald of McVeytown; her son, Richard W. Flagle...
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