OBITUARIES
Timothy W. Holden-Krause
Oct 9, 2022
Holden-Krause, Timothy W. “T.K.”, 34, Mapleton, passed away October 9, 2022. Survived by his wife, Lynette Holden-Krause as well as his children Izabella Wolfe and Colsyn Holden-Krause. Parents, Karen Ticconi, Patty Krause, Timothy Holden, and Rick Engle, Siblings, Natalie Krause, Christopher Christensen, Justin Holden, Thomas Holden, Samantha Holden, Louis Ticconi III, Annette Ticconi, and Heather Barger; and by many nieces...
Mary T. "Tammy" Wilkinson
Oct 6, 2022
Wilkinson, Mary T. “Tammy”, 63, Cresson, died October 6, 2022 at UPMC Presbyterian, Pittsburgh. Born April 13, 1959, Altoona, daughter of the late Willard A. and Colleen A. (Cassidy) Wilkinson. Survived by her brother, Bill (Kimberly) Wilkinson; sisters, Lisa Martyak, Robin Burns and Chastity (Brian) McCleary; nieces and nephews, Brandon Martyak; Billy and Maria Burns; Miranda, Will and Melanie Wilkinson;...
Gerard William Lyons
Oct 6, 2022
Lyons, Gerard William, 71, Mapleton Depot, passed away October 6, 2022, at home surrounded by his family. Born November 5, 1950, Philadelphia County, son of the late William J. and Geraldine M. (Kohler) Lyons. Survived by his loving wife, Mary E. (Croul) Lyons; sons, Christopher W. Lyons and Thomas J. Lyons and wife, Christa; sister, Susan B. Lyons and niece,...
John W. Houck Jr.
Oct 4, 2022
Houck Jr., John W., 79, Alexandria, passed away October 4, 2022, at his home, following an extended illness. Born March 6, 1943, Williamsburg, son of the late John and Ruth (Lightner) Houck, Sr. Survived by his children, Melinda L. Weko and husband Metz of Alexandria and Brian Houck and wife Tonia of Warriors Mark; 6 grandchildren, Katie Weishaar husband Jim of Taneytown,...
Taray Denise Wilkerson
Oct 3, 2022
Wilkerson, Taray Denise, 35, Chambersburg, went to be with the Lord October 3, 2022, at Wellspan Health Chambersburg. Born July 30, 1987, daughter of Christopher and Mary Jo (Pagano) Wilkerson. Survived by sister, Nikki Wilkerson; nephews, Christopher and Tyvin; niece, Serenity; and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. Taray graduated from Chambersburg High School. She enjoyed playing soccer, softball and...
Charles Russell Himes
Sep 27, 2022
Himes, Charles Russell “Squeek”, 74, Huntingdon, passed away September 27, 2022, at Penn Highlands DuBois. Born February 11, 1948, Mount Union, son of the late Harry and Phyllis (Conway) Himes. Survived by children, Amity Geddes and husband, Derek, Swansboro NC; and Jared Himes, Huntingdon; two grandchildren, Brady and Carter Geddes; and brother, Robert Himes; and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and...
William F. Bennett Jr.
Sep 23, 2022
Bennett Jr., William F., 73, McVeytown, passed away September 23, 2022. Born June 5, 1949 to the late William F. and Catherine L. (Householder) Bennett, Sr. Preceded in death by wife, Judy (Utley) Bennett; and brother, Daniel Bennett. Survived by his three daughters, Sharon Schmeling, Shelly Sheetz, and Heather Maldonado; step-children, Donald Morrow, Jane Varner, Randy Morrow; along with 16 grandchildren...
Carolyn Sue Ashman
Sep 23, 2022
Ashman, Carolyn Sue (Burnett), 63, Mount Union, passed away September 23, 2022, at home. Born December 15, 1957, Cameron Missouri, daughter of the late Hazel Burnett. Survived by her loving husband, Paul E. Ashman Sr.; children, Brad Ryan, Hope Davis and husband, Adrian; Tysin Hovey and wife, Amy; Carrie Fitzgerald; Jamie Harris; Maranda Ashman, Heidi Martz and husband, Joe; stepchildren,...
Jean M. Miller
Sep 21, 2022
Miller, Jean M. (Devor), 91, formerly of Mount Union, passed away September 21, 2022, at Embassy at Huntingdon Park. Born January 2, 1931, Allenport, daughter of the late Jesse J. and Effie M. (Wagner) Devor. Preceded in death by her husband, Charles A. Miller, whom she married on April 26, 1952. Survived by many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Jean...
Dorothy Jean Sloan
Sep 20, 2022
Sloan, Dorothy Jean, 90, Lilly, passed away unexpectedly September 20, 2022 at her home. Born April 30, 1932, Lilly, daughter of John T. and Dorothy P. (Diehl) Sloan. Preceded in death by her parents and brother, Merle E. Sloan. She was the last survivor of her immediate family. Dorothy is survived by her numerous cousins and her beloved cat, Beauty....
Helen D. Rinker
Sep 15, 2022
Rinker, Helen D., 92, Kistler, went to be with the Lord September 15, 2022. Born November 19, 1929, daughter of the late Michael and Anna Mary (Sepela) Kurey. Preceded in death by her husband, Harry M. Rinker; son Michael F. Rinker; brothers, Steven, Joseph, Michael, John, and Andrew Kurey. Survived by her daughter Debra A. Rinker as well as many...
Andrew Grissinger
Sep 13, 2022
Grissinger, Andrew, 87, Orbisonia, went to be with the Lord on September 13, 2022, at Embassy at Woodland Park. Born November 8, 1934, Maddensville, son of the late Harvey and Ruth (Knepp) Grissinger. Survived by loving wife, Nora Jean (Brown) Grissinger; children, Steven L. Grissinger, Donna Grissinger Locke, and Ruth E. Grissinger; 5 grandchildren; 10 great grandchildren; and 2 great...
Jerry Grant Bumgardner
Sep 8, 2022
Bumgardner, Jerry Grant, 71, Lewistown, passed away Thursday September 8, 2022, at Geisinger Lewistown. Born October 11, 1950, son of the late Melvin Rance Bumgardner Sr. and Mary Lou (Tate) Bornman. Survived by his loving wife, Linda K. (Harpster) Bumgardner; daughter, Christy Billett and husband, Greg; stepchildren, Thomas Wilson and wife, Crystal; Marla Gahagen; Eric Wilson and wife, Taryn; 25...
Frances B. Hocker
Sep 6, 2022
Hocker, Frances B., 79, resided with her granddaughter Chasity Dillman in McConnellsburg, passed away September 6, 2022, at Embassy at Woodland Park, Orbisonia. Born July 1, 1943, Richmond VA., daughter of the late William P. and Marguerite (Harris) Brown. Preceded in death by loving husband, John W. Hocker; and siblings, William S. Brown, Martha King and Mary Suder. Survived by...
Jared Jack McCartney
Aug 26, 2022
McCartney, Jared Jack, 21, Shirleysburg, went to be with the Lord Friday August 26, 2022. Born October 13, 2000, Huntingdon, son of Jack D. McCartney Jr. and Lee-Ann Tustin. Survived by his parents; paternal grandparents, Jack D. McCartney Sr. and Daphne McCartney; siblings, Josh McCartney and partner, Katelynn Feather; Jack McCartney III; Kristina Gallaher and husband, Ervin; and Justin McCartney;...
Wilbert E. Hileman
Aug 21, 2022
Hileman, Wilbert E., 91, Mount Union, went to be with the Lord on Sunday August 21, 2022, at Geisinger Lewistown. Born February 16, 1931, in Hill Valley, Huntingdon County, son of the late Walter and Frances (Stange) Hileman. Survived by his loving wife, Agnes (Dubey) Hileman of 48 years; loving daughter, Eileen H. Muir and husband, Gene; son, John Hileman and daughter,...
Mabel E. Foster
Aug 18, 2022
Foster, Mabel E. (Davis), 100, formerly of Newton Hamilton, passed away Thursday, August 18, 2022, at Valley View Haven, Belleville. Born July 1, 1922, Mifflintown, daughter of the late Ralph E. and Emma F. (Bard) Davis. Preceded in death by her loving husband, Chester F. Foster and grandchildren, Jennifer Elizabeth Knepp and Madison Foster. Survived by son, Robert R. Foster...
Lester B. Hull
Aug 16, 2022
Hull, Lester Benjamin, 78, Rockhill, passed away August 16, 2022, at Geisinger Lewistown Hospital. Born August 30, 1943, Hancock Maryland, son of the late Lester and Dorothy (Younker) Hull. Survived by his loving wife, Pauline Louise (Booher); 2 stepsons, Michael Booher and wife Christine; and Anthony Booher and his wife Terri; 3 grandchildren, Brandey, Nakisha, and Whitney; 7 great grandchildren,...
Robert "Bob" J. Conway
Aug 16, 2022
Conway, Robert “Bob” J., 88, Cresson, passed away August 16, 2022 at UPMC Altoona. Born July 13, 1934, Cresson, son of the late Charles and Bertha (Beiswenger) Conway. He was preceded in death by his brother, Thomas. He was a great husband, father, and brother and a kind person. He was loved by many, including his wife of 59 years,...
Donald F. Eckenrode
Aug 14, 2022
Eckenrode, Donald F., 71, Cresson, passed away unexpectedly Sunday, August 14, 2022 at his home. Born May 31, 1951, Altoona, son of Harold T. and Edna E. (Trexler) Eckenrode. Preceded in death by his father; brothers, Michael, James, and Robert Eckenrode; and father-in-law, Richard Yeckely. Survived by his loving wife, Cynthia L. (Yeckley); children, Angelina Valvo and husband Tony, Aliquippa;...
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