OBITUARIES
Daryl Ivan Briggs
Apr 5, 2022
Briggs, Daryl Ivan, 74, A longtime resident of Shirleysburg, PA entered peacefully through the gates of heaven on Tuesday, April 5, 2022, at his home surrounded by family. Born September 5, 1947, in Newton Hamilton, PA to the late Hilda (Parsons) and Calvin Briggs. Daryl graduated from Captain Jack High School, Mt. Union in 1965. Daryl proudly served as an...
Linda L. Settle
Apr 4, 2022
Settle, Linda Lou, 67, Altoona, passed away April 4, 2022 at UPMC Altoona. Born October 7, 1954, Altoona, daughter of the late George T. and Patricia A. (Hail) Cheslock. Preceded in death by her sister, Susan Ellis. Survived by her children, Stephen Espenlaub and wife, Natalie Friley; Shawn Espenlaub and wife, Angela; 10 grandchildren, Gage Espenlaub; Jared, Andrew, and Kadyn...
Robert D. McCafferty
Apr 1, 2022
McCafferty, Robert Dean, 73, of Huntingdon, passed away April 1, 2022, at Penn Highlands Huntingdon. Born April 29, 1948, Huntingdon, son of the late Robert H. and Jeanne (Strickler) McCafferty. Survived by his loving companion, Marti A. Brown; his sister, Diane Kalos husband James all of Huntingdon, several nieces, nephews, and by special friends, Sam and Michele Rupert. Bob was...
Richard L. Brumbaugh
Mar 31, 2022
Brumbaugh, Richard “Dick” Lee, 75, Mapleton, died March 31, 2022 due to COVID-19 complications. Born June 10, 1946, Huntingdon, son of the late John and Alberta (McNerlin) Brumbaugh of Cassville. Preceded in death by his loving wife, Linda, who passed in February 2022. Also preceded by brother, John Brumbaugh, Mapleton. Survived by children, Wayne Brumbaugh and wife, Carole, Midlothian VA;...
James Charles Booher
Mar 30, 2022
Booher, James Charles, 52, Mapleton Depot, passed away March 30, 2022. Born December 30, 1969, Huntingdon, son of Carol A. (Werner) Booher and the late James Elder Booher. Survived by his loving wife, Cheryl A. (Stever) Booher; daughter, Cari E. Atherton and husband, Andrew; son, Trey J. Booher and significant other, Taylor; grandson, Carson Atherton; sister, Stephanie Vincetti; nephews, Seth...
Linda Lee Miller
Mar 26, 2022
Miller, Linda Lee, 79, Mount Union, passed away Saturday, March 26, 2022, at home, following an extended illness. Born August 10, 1942, Allenport, daughter of the late Charles and Virginia (Ritchey) McCartney. Survived by her loving husband, Wendell A. Miller Sr.; her children, Wendell A. Miller Jr.; Wendy S. Beatty and husband Kevin; and Tanya Kyle and husband Philip; 7...
Sandra Kay Gardner
Mar 22, 2022
Sandra Kay (Williams) Gardner, 73, Mount Union, passed away Tuesday March 22, 2022, at UPMC Altoona. Born March 13, 1949, Huntingdon, daughter of the late Charles and Eva (Linn) Williams. Survived by her loving husband, Joel E. Gardner; daughter, Emily Whitesel and husband, Curt; stepsons, Josh Zinn and wife, Smokey; and Zach Gardner and wife, Paige; 8 grandchildren, Livia, Camilla,...
Melissa Sue Briggs
Mar 20, 2022
Briggs, Melissa Sue, 47, McVeytown, ran to the arms of Jesus and received her ultimate healing on Sunday, March 20, 2022. Born Sunday March 2, 1975, Huntingdon daughter of Stanley B. and Beverly J. (McKee) Briggs, of McVeytown. Survived by brother, Carl Briggs and wife, Tandi, Lewistown; and sister, Amanda Sechrist and husband, Chad, McVeytown. Melissa’s pride and joy was...
Jay W. Cook
Mar 19, 2022
Jay W. Cook, 77, Huntingdon, passed away Saturday, March 19, 2022, at his home following a courageous battle with cancer. Born December 12, 1944, in Huntingdon, he was the son of the late John W. and Freda G. (Stoner) Cook. He is survived by his loving wife, Trudy K. (Reed); three children, Cassi Cook-Ramper and husband Ronald of Broad Top; Courtney W. Cook and his...
Donna A. (Estep) Schickling
Mar 15, 2022
Schickling, Donna A. (Estep), 85, of 1020 Martin St., Clearfield, passed away March 15, 2022, at home. Born December 10, 1936, Mount Union, daughter of the late Harold “Red” and Anna (Svrcek) Estep. She was united in marriage to James J. Schickling in 1987. Donna was previously married to the late Terrence Mohney. Donna is survived by her children, Carol...
Dixie Lee Henry
Mar 11, 2022
Henry, Dixie Lee, 83, Mount Union, passed away March 11, 2022, at Penn Highlands Huntingdon. Born October 27, 1938, Mount Union, daughter of the late George C. and Eunice (Burdge) Miller. Dixie married W. Jay Henry on December 28, 1957, who preceded her in death. Dixie was also preceded in death by her son, Robert J. Henry and by her...
Margaret "Peggy" M. Bianconi
Mar 11, 2022
Bianconi, Margaret “Peggy” M., 91, Cresson, went home to be with the Lord Friday, March 11, 2022 with her family by her side. Born November 15, 1930, Pittsburgh, daughter of the late Bernard F. and Margaret A. (Parrish) Cassidy. Preceded in death by her loving husband, Palmarino “Palmy” Bianconi; son, Patrick Bianconi; sisters, Deanna Richardson, Colleen Wilkinson and Linda Spanella;...
Edna Mae Westin
Mar 9, 2022
Westin, Edna Mae, 82, Cresson, passed away March 9, 2022 at Maybrook Hills, Altoona. Born October 6, 1939, Cresson, daughter of the late Paul H. and Augusta M. (Krupka) Stiffler. Preceded in death by her loving husband, Theodore Westin, Sr.; granddaughter, Rose Mae Westin; and siblings, Rosaline Weaver, and Catherine and John Stiffler. Survived by her children, Theodore Westin, Jr....
Nicholas J. Foreman
Mar 8, 2022
Foreman, Nicholas Joseph, 21, Gallitzin, passed away Tuesday, March 8, 2022. Born March 10, 2000, Altoona, son of Dena (Chris) Karabinos and Dominic (Holly) DelGrande. Preceded in death by grandparents, Denise Slebodnick, William Foreman and Sam DelGrande; uncles, Franco DelGrande, Bobby Montgomery, Eugene Slebodnick Jr., and Larry Foreman. Survived by grandparents, Eugene Slebodnick Sr., Marsha Foreman, Joyce (Joe) Landi; great-grandfather,...
Florence E. Stevens
Mar 7, 2022
Stevens, Florence E., 94, Lilly, went home to be with the Lord March 7, 2022 at UPMC Altoona. Born November 28, 1927, Lilly, daughter of Walter and Clara (Kois) Godish. Preceded in death by her parents; husband, William R. Stevens; and 11 brothers and sisters. Survived by her children, John Stevens; Sandra Thompson Rechtiene and husband, Michael; grandchildren, Jaron, Joyelle,...
Gary L. Mutchock
Mar 5, 2022
Mutchock, Gary L., 60, Cresson, passed away March 5, 2022 at his wife’s house in Fallentimber. Born July 27, 1961, Pittsburgh, son of James and Nancy (Smith) Mutchock. Preceded in death by his sisters, Nancy Mutchock, Christine Worley, and Sue Pasirko. Survived by his parents; wife, Michele (Madachick) Mutchock; children, Shawna (Zac) Maughan, Cindy Craig, Scott Mutchock, Stacy (Ben) Abebe,...
Geneva P. "Sis" Shoop
Mar 5, 2022
Shoop, Geneva P. “Sis”, 95, Mapleton Depot, passed away March 5, 2022, at Embassy Huntingdon Park. Born September 20, 1926, Three Springs, daughter of the late Frank and Grace (Kerlin) Covert. Preceded in death by her loving husband, Leroy S. Shoop, whom she married February 19, 1944; siblings, Kenneth Covert, Frank “Hank” Covert Jr., Marian (Covert) O’Donnell; and nephew, Steven...
Johnnie J. Perdue
Mar 5, 2022
Perdue, Johnnie J., 52, Mount Union, passed away March 5, 2022. Born August 2, 1969, Trenton NJ, son of the late Johnnie J. Baldwin and Betty L. (Watkins) Perdue. Survived by his loving fiancé, Pamela Hampton, Mount Union; sister, Tina Perdue, New Jersey; uncle, Roosevelt Coates, New Jersey; and a host of cousins. Johnnie worked for Curbs Plus Inc. in...
Jimmy Lee DeCamp
Mar 3, 2022
DeCamp, Jimmy Lee, 81, Shirleysburg, went to be with the Lord on March 3, 2022, at Penn Highlands DuBois. Born October 8, 1940, Huntingdon County, son of the late August and Amy (Foor) DeCamp. Survived by his loving wife of 56 years, Virginia Mae (Park) DeCamp; son, Rodney L. DeCamp and wife, Susan; grandson, Derek T. DeCamp and wife, Elizabeth;...
Jennifer Marie (Wise) Weller
Feb 24, 2022
Weller, Jennifer Marie (Wise), 77, Mapleton Depot, went to be with the Lord on February 24, 2022, at UPMC Altoona. Born December 7, 1944, Huntingdon, daughter of the late Fred Wise and Helen (Stair). Survived by her loving husband of nearly 58 years, Harold Weller; children, Lisa Weller; Darren Weller and wife, Jennifer; Kevin Weller and wife, Julie; Yvette Satteson...
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