OBITUARIES
Blayne M.W. Sheeler
Aug 12, 2022
Sheeler, Blayne M.W., 17, Mount Union, passed away August 12, 2022. Born February 3, 2005, son of Tonya M. Sheeler. Survived by his mother; grandmother, Sandy Sheeler; grandfathers, Terry Sheeler and Robert Kester; brother, Caleb Sheeler; uncles, Dustin Kester and fiancé, Kristy and Joshua Sheeler; aunts, Kara Kester and Jessica Walker and husband, Dean ; and numerous cousins. Preceded in...
Barry W. Renninger
Aug 12, 2022
Barry W. Renninger, 78, Mount Union, passed away on August 12, 2022 at UPMC Altoona with his family by his side. Born February 21, 1944 in Shirley Township, son of the late Carl and Elsie (Oppel) Renninger. He married his loving wife, Nancy Jane Morgan on November 16, 1968 in the Calvin United Methodist Church. She preceded him in death on...
Ronald "Buster" J. Evon
Aug 7, 2022
Evon, Ronald “Buster” J., 72, Loretto, passed away unexpectedly Sunday, August 7, 2022 at his home. Born January 17, 1950, Gallitzin, son of the late Andrew P. and Elizabeth J. (Halleran) Evon. Survived by his loving wife, Elaine A. (Marino); children, Heather Evon, Duncansville; Miche Harrison and husband Michael, Loretto; Chris Stevens and wife Amy, Loretto; and Shawn Stevens and...
Carole A. Parrish
Aug 6, 2022
Parrish, Carole A., 79, Cresson, formerly of Rochester, NY, passed away Saturday, August 6, 2022. Born September 1, 1942, Rochester, NY, daughter of the late Joseph Earl and Irene A. (Grove) Parrish. Preceded in death by her siblings, Joseph and Joan Hogan. Survived by her daughter, Ann Otolinsky and husband Walter, Cresson; and grandson, Tyler Moudry; and many nieces and...
LaRue Locke
Jul 28, 2022
LaRue Locke, 99, of SpiriTrust Lutheran Home, Chambersburg, PA where she resided for the last 1 ½ years, went home to be with the Lord Thursday, July 28, 2022. She was the beloved wife of the late Donald Locke, with whom she shared many wonderful years of marriage prior to his passing in 2002. LaRue was born March 23, 1923...
Beverly Ann Stevens
Jul 27, 2022
Stevens, Beverly Ann (Wyland) Melhorn, 84, Duncansville, passed away July 27, 2022 at Conemaugh Nason Medical Center, Roaring Spring. Born September 12, 1937, Cresson, daughter of the late Norman and M. Monica (Waltz) Wyland. Preceded in death by her brothers, Joseph “Barry”, Gerald “Jerry”, and Boyd “David” Wyland. Survived by her husband of 40 years, Terry Stevens, whom she married...
Thomas D. Slattery
Jul 25, 2022
Slattery, Thomas D., 85, Cresson, passed away July 25, 2022 at UPMC Altoona. Born August 14, 1936, Sankertown, son of the late John and Annie (Barchen) Slattery, Sr. Preceded in death by his brothers, John Jr., Michael and Dennis Slattery. Survived by his son, Thomas D. Slattery Jr., Altoona; sister, Lenora Niles, Alexandria, VA; and brother, Robert Slattery, Cresson. Thomas...
Jerry C. Shope
Jul 23, 2022
Shope, Jerry C., 67, Saltillo, went home to be with the Lord on July 23, 2022, at the Fulton County Medical Center following an extended illness. Born December 19, 1954, Saltillo, son of the late Jerry F. and Mildred E. (Leonard) Shope. Survived by his loving wife, Alethea K. (Bollinger) Shope whom he married on July 17, 1976, by his...
Vickie E. Madilia
Jul 22, 2022
Madilia, Vickie (Price), 72, Mount Union, passed away July 22, 2022, at home. Born August 12, 1949, Huntingdon, daughter of the late Doyle C. and Phyllis J. (Montgomery) Price. Preceded in death by husband, Anthony Madilia III. Survived by her loving companion, Charles “Shade” Varner; sons, William Dinardi and John Madilia; 5 grandchildren, Brandon Dinardi, Joshua Madilia, Justin Madilia, Margaret...
Anna Louise Craig
Jul 20, 2022
Anna Louise Craig, 98, passed away Wednesday, July 20, 2022 at her home in Newton Hamilton, PA. Born October 30, 1923 in Wayne Township, Mifflin County, to the late Herman B. and Nellie A. (Lane) Bard, she was united in marriage to Edward L. Craig in 1945. Anna’s parents, her husband, brother H. Fred Bard, and one grandchild, Elizabeth Craig,...
Jayne Frances Booher
Jul 19, 2022
Booher, Jayne Frances (Wagner), 92, Huntingdon, passed away July 19, 2022, at Embassy Park Huntingdon. Born March 6, 1930, Mill Creek, daughter of the late Charlotte Elizabeth (Bousum) and Jacob Kinney Wagner. Preceded in death by her loving husband, Myrtus Sylvester Booher, whom she married on September 1, 1946, in Mapleton Depot; granddaughter, Brandy Sue Booher; sisters, Ruth Sims, Betty...
Barry L. Gillam Sr.
Jul 17, 2022
Gillam, Barry L. Sr., 84, Mapleton Depot, passed away July 17, 2022, at home. Born May 25, 1938, Allenport, son of the late William G. and Nellie V. (Baer) Gillam. Survived by his loving wife, Doris R. (Kauffman) Gillam; son, Barry L. Gillam Jr. and wife, Cindy; 4 grandchildren, Keith Gillam and wife, Sharon; Bryan Gillam and fiancé, Emily; Erin...
Kenneth C. Booher
Jul 13, 2022
Booher, Kenneth C., 84, Mount Union, passed away July 13, 2022, at Westminster Woods at Huntingdon. Born November 14, 1937, Mount Union, son of the late Joshua and Freda M. (Lancaster) Booher. Survived by his loving wife, Ellen N. (Neason) Booher; two sons, Jeffrey D. Booher wife Karen of Dubois, PA, and Bradley M. Booher wife Angelina of Bellefonte; four...
Alan M. Hobbs Jr.
Jul 7, 2022
Hobbs, Alan M. Jr., 66, Mount Union, passed away July 7, 2022, at home surrounded by his family. Born January 17, 1956, son of the late Alan M. Hobbs Sr. and Shirley (Reed) Hobbs. Survived by his loving wife, Deborah (Gerholt) Hobbs; children, Derrick Hobbs and wife, Rose; Dana Parson and husband, Barry; and Jodi Riley; 4 grandchildren, Madilyn Parson,...
Kenneth Edward Lotridge
Jul 3, 2022
Lotridge, Kenneth Edward, 81, Hesston, passed away July 3, 2022, at UPMC Altoona. Born January 6, 1941, Brant Michigan, son of the late Elmer J. and Loretta V. (Mott) Lotridge. Preceded in death by his loving wife, Deena Marie (Kyle) Lotridge. Survived by his children, grandchildren and sister. Kenneth honorably served his country in the United States Marine Corps. Upon...
Larry J. Harker
Jun 18, 2022
Harker, Larry J., 82, Mount Union, went to be with the Lord June 18, 2022, at Embassy at Woodland Park. Born January 3, 1940, Pogue, son of the late James Harker and Viola (Jacka) Bowen. Preceded in death by stepmother Ann (Petron) Harker and stepfather, Samuel Bowen. Survived by his loving wife of 52 years, Edna R. (Miller)...
Cecil Russell Hicks
Jun 14, 2022
Hicks, Cecil Russell, 85, Mount Union, passed away June 14, 2022, at Penn Highlands DuBois surrounded by his family. Born September 16, 1936, Mount Union, son of the late Lester and Edith (Hess) Hicks. Survived by his loving wife, Judith A. (Hooper) Hicks; children, Amy Flasher and husband, Stanley; Toby Hicks and wife, Nicole; and Brett Hicks; 6 grandchildren;...
Pamela A. DiSalvo
Jun 14, 2022
DiSalvo, Pamela A. (Maggs), 67, Huntingdon, died June 14, 2022, at home. Born May 11, 1955, Windber, daughter of the late Jack and Ruth Maggs. Survived by her loving husband, Andrew DiSalvo, whom she married on July 31, 2010, at the Most Holy Trinity Church, Huntingdon. Also survived by Andrew’s daughters, Anthia and Andrea; brother, John Maggs; sister, Lori...
Sandra Lee Lane
Jun 12, 2022
Lane, Sandra Lee, 54, Port Royal, passed away June 12, 2022, at Geisinger Lewistown. Born February 21, 1968, daughter of Windford “Sonny” and Trudy Lane and the late Carolyn (Fortney) Lane. Preceded in death by her longtime companion, Donald Fogleman; and sisters, Crystal Lane and Melissa Lane. Survived by children, Alecia, Mark and Stephanie; grandchildren; and siblings, James Lane, Jody...
Janet L. Nead
Jun 7, 2022
Nead, Janet L. (Wilson), 74, Mapleton Depot, passed away June 7, 2022, at Geisinger Lewistown. Born September 27, 1947, Huntingdon County, daughter of the late Lehman and Iva (Rutter) Wilson. Survived by her loving husband of 57 years, Ralph W. Nead; son, Michael Nead and wife, Debbie (Barrick); siblings, Ronald Wilson, Linda North and Darlene Hockenberry; and many nieces, nephews...
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