OBITUARIES
Evelyn I. Brown
Apr 22, 2022
Evelyn I. (Goshorn) Brown, 100, formerly of Mount Union, passed away April 22, 2022, at Laurel Lakes Nursing Center, Chambersburg. Born December 12, 1921, in Shade Valley, she was the daughter of the late Charles Earl and Mary Belle (Parson) Goshorn. Survived by her children, Charles Brown (Carolyn) of OK; daughters-in-law, Margaret Brown of AR and Donna Brown of Chambersburg;...
Debrah L. Cramer
Apr 18, 2022
Cramer, Debrah L. (Swope), 75, formerly of Mount Union, passed away April 18, 2022, at Embassy at Woodland Park, Orbisonia. Born October 18, 1946, daughter of the late William and Geraldine (Garman) Swope. Survived by children, Carl Cramer Jr. and wife, Mary, Texas; Mark Cramer and wife, Lisa, Shippensburg; 6 grandchildren, Amber Richard and husband, Jason, Shippensburg; Mark Cramer Jr....
Barbara C. Heit
Apr 16, 2022
Heit, Barbara C., 72, Cresson, passed away unexpectedly April 16, 2022 at UPMC Altoona. Born April 12, 1950, Altoona, daughter of the late William P. and Margaret I. (Ross) Harris. Preceded in death by her grandson, George Heit V. Survived by her loving husband, George Heit III; children, Jamie Heit; Alexis (David Ledwich) Heit; and George (Megan) Heit IV; grandchildren, Jordan Stiles, Kylie...
Robert Richard Wagner
Apr 13, 2022
Wagner, Robert R., 100, formerly of Mount Union, went to be with the Lord Wednesday April 13, 2022, at Graystone Manor, Huntingdon. Born July 30, 1921, Huntingdon, son of the late Clarence A. and Musetta A. (Rosenteel) Wagner. Preceded in death by his loving wife of 72 years, Helen V. (Atherton) Wagner, whom he was united in marriage to July...
Hull Jacob Holtry
Apr 12, 2022
Hull Jacob Holtry, 90, of Orbisonia, went to be with his Lord on April 12, 2022, at home, surrounded by family. He was born on October 14, 1931, in Chambersburg, and was a son of the late Harvey and Sarah (Hendricks) Holtry. He is survived by his loving wife, Carolyn Joan (Shore) Holtry. He is both survived by and was...
Dolores G. Glass
Apr 9, 2022
Glass, Dolores G., 90, State College formerly of Cresson, died April 9, 2022 at Eagle Valley Personal Care Home, Milesburg. Born May 31, 1931, Altoona, daughter of the late William P. and Mildred A. (Norris) Dietzel. Preceded in death by her husband, Joseph M. Glass; brother, William Dietzel; grandson, Matthew Glass; grandson-in-law, Jason Rollison; and numerous sisters and brothers-in-law. Survived...
Delores J. Coy
Apr 8, 2022
Coy, Delores J. (Leonard), 85, of McVeytown, passed away April 8, 2022, at home surrounded by family. Born June 28, 1936, Broad Top, daughter of the late Walter G. and Dorothy (Hess) Leonard. Delores was preceded in death by her husband, Leonard G. Coy; and her son, Randy Lee Coy. She is survived by her three children, Bonnie Hile and...
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....
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