OBITUARIES

James C. Wilcox

James C. Wilcox

Jan 9, 2022

James Clifford Wilcox, 87, peacefully journeyed to be with Jesus on Sunday, January 9, 2022 at Westminster Woods in Huntingdon, PA where he had resided for the past 4 years. Jim, as he was known by all who called him friend, was born on January 31, 1934 in Leroy Township, Bradford County, PA. He was born to Bertha (Bryington) Wilcox...

Robert M. Semple

Robert M. Semple

Jan 8, 2022

Semple, Robert M., 71, Mount Union, died January 8, 2022, at Geisinger Danville. Born September 2, 1950, Huntingdon County, son of the late Edward and Dorothy (Bair) Semple. Survived by his loving wife, Mary J. (Christoff) Semple; son, James “Chico” Chaney and wife, Brandy; 3 grandchildren, Justin, Allyssa and Jerrick Chaney; siblings, Sandra Brumbaugh and husband, Ronald; Ronald Semple and...

Joline Soisson

Joline Soisson

Jan 7, 2022

Soisson, Joline (Kirby), 86, Hanover, died January 7, 2022 at home. Born November 28, 1935, Cresson, she was the daughter of the late Daniel R. and Leta (Short) Kirby. Survived by her husband, Mark Soisson, whom she married on September 7, 1957 at St. Francis Xavier Church in Cresson by Fr. Charles Leonardis. In addition to her husband, Joline is...

Stephanine M. Risban

Stephanine M. Risban

Jan 7, 2022

Risban, Stephanine M., 47, Cresson, passed away January 7, 2022 at UPMC Altoona surrounded by her family. Born May 15, 1974, Painesville, OH, daughter of Fred L. and Patricia J. (Hoover) Derr. Preceded in death by her father; brother, Dennis Derr; step-brother, David Derr; step-sister, Patty Grosz; maternal and paternal grandparents; and her beloved Samoyed, Piper. Survived by her loving...

Anna Marie Harker

Anna Marie Harker

Jan 7, 2022

Harker, Anna Marie (Evanetz), 93, formerly of Mill Creek, passed away January 7, 2022, surrounded by her family at Westminster Woods, Huntingdon. Born December 12, 1928, daughter of the late Vasile Evanetz and Mary (Maskulyak) Petron. Preceded in death by loving husband, Kenneth Harker Sr.; siblings, Gregory Evanetz, John Evanetz, Gloria Maslanik, Andy Petron, Eddie Petron, Helen Jenkins, Elsie Wright,...

Margaret E. Taylor

Margaret E. Taylor

Jan 6, 2022

Taylor, Margaret (Edgin)., 87, Mcveytown passed away at home January 6, 2022. Born June 30, 1934, Huntingdon County, daughter of the late George J. and Ruth (Carter) Edgin. Preceded in death by 4 siblings, Jacob Edgin, Jesse Edgin, George Edgin, and Edna Yoder. Survived by loving husband James W. Taylor; 2 children, Vickie L. Peachey and husband Wayne, James A....

Steven J. Noland, Sr.

Steven J. Noland, Sr.

Dec 29, 2021

Noland Sr., Steven J., 71, Cresson, passed away December 29, 2021 at UPMC Altoona. Born November 29, 1950, Altoona, son of Dewey and Pearl (Mulhern) Noland, Sr. Preceded in death by his father and sister, Dawn Hodgson. Survived by his mother; loving wife, Linda (Sherry); children, Steve Noland Jr.; Melissa (Jason) Seymore; Jason Noland, Christina Noland; step-daughter, Cheri (Carl) Askins;...

Kurt Andrew Wenzel

Kurt Andrew Wenzel

Dec 28, 2021

Wenzel, Kurt Andrew, 64, Shirleysburg, passed away December 28, 2021. Born September 17, 1957, Sligo Park, MD, son of the late Carlton E. and Joan M. (Hoenstein) Wenzel. Survived by loving wife, Anna Mary (Walker) Wenzel, Shirleysburg; children, Megan Mellott and husband, Mark, Willow Hill; Bryan Wenzel and significant other, Jonna Fisher, Mount Union; 2 granddaughters, Maria, and Marissa Mellott;...

Keith Theodore "Ted" Lantz

Keith Theodore "Ted" Lantz

Dec 26, 2021

Lantz, Keith “Ted” Theodore, 70, Cresson, died peacefully Sunday, December 26, 2021 at UPMC Altoona. Born November 16, 1951, Cleveland, OH, son of the late John Winfield and Alice Jane (Deichert) Lantz. Preceded in death by brother, Harry “Fred” Lantz; and sisters, Dorothy Lantz and Bonnie Latterner. Survived by his brother, Richard Lantz; brother-in-law, Mike Latterner; and numerous nieces and...

Sarah A. Frederick

Sarah A. Frederick

Dec 25, 2021

Frederick, Sarah A. (McCauley), 66, Thompsontown, passed away December 25, 2021, at her daughter’s home in Mount Union. Born July 28, 1955, Japan, daughter of Ryoko McCauley and the late Melvin McCauley. Preceded in death by granddaughter, Tori Frederick and brother, Luke McCauley. Survived by children, William Frederick; Ryoko Frederick and companion, Eddie Walker; and Crystal Frederick and companion, John;...

Maurice H. Stidfole

Maurice H. Stidfole

Dec 23, 2021

Stidfole, Maurice H. “Moe”, 84, McVeytown, passed away December 23, 2021, at home surrounded by his family. Born February 25, 1937, Lewistown, son of the late William and Marie (Stackhouse) Stidfole. Survived by a loving wife of 65 years, Linda D. (Havice) Stidfole; children, Laurinda Shafer and husband, Robert; William Stidfole and wife, Lori; and Maurine Hockenberry and husband, Jason,...

Brenda A. Roberts

Brenda A. Roberts

Dec 23, 2021

Roberts, Brenda A. (Hayes), 71, Hanover, passed away December 23, 2021, at her son’s house in Hanover. Born November 5, 1950, Huntingdon County, daughter of the late Merrel and Annabelle (Brumbaugh) Hayes. Preceded in death by her loving husband, Chester Roberts. Survived by sons, Chester Roberts, Florida; Brian Roberts, Hanover; 3 grandchildren, Trent Roberts, Kaylynne Roberts, and Dakota Chell. Brenda...

Joanetta Louise Green

Joanetta Louise Green

Dec 23, 2021

Green, Joanetta Louise (Byers), 82, formerly of Mount Union, Pennsylvania, passed away December 23, 2021, at Penn Highlands Hospital, Huntingdon. Born October 1, 1939, in Little Washington, North Carolina, daughter of the late Douglas and Mary Byers. Preceded in death by her husband, Willie Green; her parents, Douglas and Mary Byers; and her sister, Barbara Wheeler. Survived by children, Yolanda...

Karen S. Ellenberger

Karen S. Ellenberger

Dec 22, 2021

Ellenberger, Karen S. (Wagner), 57, Mill Creek, passed away December 22, 2021, at Mount Nittany Hospital, State College. Born September 29, 1964, Huntingdon County, daughter of Ellen (Steel) Wagner and the late Richard Wagner. Preceded in death by loving husband, Charles “Jake” Ellenberger II, and mother-in-law, Nora Bowser. Survived by daughter, Sierra Moist and husband, Nathan; stepchildren, Charles Ellenberger III...

Paul H. Buck

Paul H. Buck

Dec 22, 2021

Buck, Paul H., 87, Cresson, passed away December 22, 2021, at his niece’s home in Perry, Ohio. Born December 12, 1934, Cresson, son of the late Adrian J. and Margaret C. (Latterner) Buck. Preceded in death by siblings, John A. Buck, Margaret “Bernie” Laverne Buck, Patricia A. Muffie, and William F. Buck. Survived by numerous nieces and nephews. Paul was...

Barbara J. Eberhart

Barbara J. Eberhart

Dec 16, 2021

Eberhart, Barbara J., 86, Lilly, passed away December 16, 2021, at the Lutheran Home at Hollidaysburg surrounded by her children. Born September 16, 1935, Morgantown, WV, daughter of the late Howard J. and Mary B. (Williamson) Gray. Preceded in death by her loving husband, Ronald R. Eberhart, Sr. and daughter, Judy L. Eberhart. Survived by her children, Ronald R. Eberhart,...

Betty Ann Welsh

Betty Ann Welsh

Dec 15, 2021

Welsh, Betty Ann, 57, formerly of McVeytown, passed away December 15, 2021, at home. Born August 19, 1964, daughter of the late Frank C. and Catherine M. (Lower) Jordan. Survived by daughter, Tracy Bolinger and husband, Tyler; 2 grandchildren, Ryker, and Catherine Bolinger; and 3 siblings, Audrey Jordan, Amy Chelton and Tammy Jordan. Betty worked as a contractor for various...

Joseph A. Heidler

Joseph A. Heidler

Dec 15, 2021

Heidler, Joseph A., 59, Altoona, passed away Wednesday, December 15, 2021 at UPMC Altoona. Born June 11, 1962, Altoona, son of the late Russell and Rosemary (Burket) Heidler, Sr. Survived by his wife, Kathleen (Shannon) Heidler; brothers, Russell Heidler Jr. and Steven Heidler, both of Altoona; step-sons, Garrick Sr., Nickolas, and Roderick Kruis; 8 grandchildren, Garrick Jr., Abigail, Atraya, Drake,...

Margaret E. Hocker

Margaret E. Hocker

Dec 15, 2021

Hocker, Margaret E., 78, Hustontown, passed away December 15, 2021, at home. Born May 13, 1943, Huntingdon, daughter of the late Aaron and Jenny (Harman) Hocker. Survived by her children, Helen Johnson and husband, Carl; Lee Hobble and wife, Cindy; and Sandy Starliper and husband, Charlie; 10 grandchildren; and 16 great grandchildren. Preceded in death by daughter, Cindy Hornbaker; six...

Susan K. Morgan

Susan K. Morgan

Dec 15, 2021

Morgan, Susan Kay, 71, Mapleton Depot, passed away peacefully at her son’s home on December 15, 2021. Born June 16, 1950, Huntingdon, daughter of the late Earl and Anna Mary (Dell) Barclay and adopted by the late Marvin and Emma (Brumbaugh) Hamman. Survived by 3 children, 8 grandchildren, 3 great grandchildren, and the following siblings, Andy Barclay, Beverly Wright, Dale...

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