OBITUARIES

Nicholas J. Foreman

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

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,...

Geneva P. "Sis" Shoop

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...

Gary L. Mutchock

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,...

Johnnie J. Perdue

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

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

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...

Rose Agnes Richardson

Rose Agnes Richardson

Feb 22, 2022

Richardson, Rose Agnes (Kearney), 90, Melbourne, Florida, formerly of Cresson, died February 22, 2022, in Melbourne. She was born July 17, 1931, Lilly, daughter of Albert Patrick and Agnes Catherine (Robine) Kearney. Rose was preceded in death by her parents; husband, William Curtis Richardson, whom she married May 24, 1958; daughter, Sharon Kay Richardson; brothers, Albert Patrick Kearney, Jr. (Gladys);...

Thomas J. Cox

Thomas J. Cox

Feb 20, 2022

Cox, Thomas J., 67, Cresson, passed away February 20, 2022 at home. Born April 17, 1954, Cresson, son of the late Joseph and Helen (McGuire) Cox. Preceded in death by brother, Dennis Cox; sisters, Susan Zentack; Christine, Catherine and Connie Cox. Survived by his wife, Toni (Bucynski); son, Justin Cox; brother, Michael (Rose) Cox; sisters, Barbara (Paul) Sensebaugh and Lisa...

Jeanette L. Grissinger

Jeanette L. Grissinger

Feb 20, 2022

Grissinger, Jeanette “Jan” L. (Wheary), 77, Lancaster, passed away Sunday, February 20, 2022 at Lancaster General Hospital. Born May 13, 1944, Columbia, Lancaster Co., daughter of the late Thomas J. and Jacqueline (Snyder) Wheary, Sr. Preceded in death by brother, Thomas J. Wheary, Jr. Survived by her husband of 59 years, Levi A. Grissinger, whom she married on July 8,...

Margaret Ann (Wallace) Reed

Margaret Ann (Wallace) Reed

Feb 19, 2022

Margaret Ann (Wallace) Reed, 73, Chambersburg, went to be with the Lord on Saturday February 19, 2022.  She currently resided at Laurel Lakes Rehabilitation Center and previously at Menno Haven Retirement Community, both of Chambersburg. Born January 11, 1949, daughter of the late Jack Dubestski and Evelyn Louise (Zeigler) Wallace. Survived by children, George Allan Wallace and wife, Jill, Mount...

Shirley J. Runk

Shirley J. Runk

Feb 18, 2022

Runk, Shirley J. (Kane), 86, formerly of Shirleysburg, passed away on February 18, 2022, at Geisinger Lewistown Hospital. Born September 18, 1935, Mifflin County, daughter of the late Lloyd Kane and Kathryn (Snyder) Kane. Preceded in death by her loving husband, Robert R. Runk whom she married on June 29, 1957 at the Sugar Run Church of the Brethren by...

Nancy S. Hampton

Nancy S. Hampton

Feb 17, 2022

Hampton, Nancy S., 82, Shirley Township, Mount Union, passed away February 17, 2022 at Penn Highlands Huntingdon. Born January 21, 1940, Lewistown, daughter of the late Isaac and Elmira (McCartney) Sechrist. Preceded in death by husband, DeWayne Hampton, and son, Steven Hampton. Survived by her son, Travis Hampton. At Nancy’s request, there will be no services. Arrangements have been entrusted...

Sally A. Heck

Sally A. Heck

Feb 17, 2022

Heck, Sally A. (McConaughey), 73, Mount Union, passed away February 17, 2022, at UPMC Altoona. Born June 8, 1948, Mount Union, daughter of the late Chester L. and Charlotte (Casner) McConaughey. Preceded in death by her loving husband Paul F. Heck; brothers, Luther, and Ronald McConaughey; daughter Nancy Kay Burke; stepdaughter, Cheryl Heck; and great grandson’s, Bracten Russell Fisher, and...

Nancy L. Yagodich

Nancy L. Yagodich

Feb 15, 2022

Yagodich, Nancy L., 56, Altoona, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, February 15, 2022 at her home. Born July 3, 1965, Johnstown, daughter of Joseph J. and Nancy J. (Locher) Yagodich. Preceded in death by her father and infant brother, Michael Yagodich. Survived by her brother, Matt Yagodich and wife, Michele; niece, Kenzie; nephew, Louie; Dona Bardell, who was a mother figure...

Ricky Edward Wilson

Ricky Edward Wilson

Feb 13, 2022

Wilson, Ricky Edward, 68, Mount Union, passed away February 13, 2022, at Penn Highlands, Huntingdon. Born February 6, 1954, Mount Union, son of the late Lawrence E. and Margaret L. (Dick) Wilson. Survived by his daughter, Katy Rowe and husband, Dylan; brother, Randall K. Wilson and companion, Jessica Simpson; and nephews, James Williams and wife, Tara; Gavin Shoop and Damyan...

PO1 Hayes R. Spangler, NAVY (Ret)

PO1 Hayes R. Spangler, NAVY (Ret)

Feb 11, 2022

Spangler, Hayes R., Petty Officer First Class, US Navy (Ret), 63, Gallitzin, passed away February 11, 2022 at the James E. Van Zandt VA Medical Center, Altoona. Born March 27, 1958, Akron, OH, son of the late Robert H. and Nadine L. (Brosch) Spangler. Preceded in death by brother-in-law, Gary Ramirez. Survived by his loving wife, Sheila R. (McCusker); daughter,...

Linda C. Brumbaugh

Linda C. Brumbaugh

Feb 11, 2022

Brumbaugh, Linda C. (Speck), 73, Mapleton, passed away on February 11, 2022, at Penn Highlands Huntingdon due to complications from Covid 19 and Cancer. Daughter of Geraldine (June) and the late Wilfred Speck of Mapleton. She is survived by her loving husband of 55 years, Richard “Dick” Brumbaugh, 2 children, Son Wayne and wife Carole, Midlothian VA, Daughter Lisa, and...

Gary S. Drake Sr.

Gary S. Drake Sr.

Feb 5, 2022

Gary S. Drake Sr., 75, of Valley View Circle, Mount Union, went to be with the Lord on Saturday February 5, 2022, surrounded by his family at his home. He was born October 3, 1946, in Huntingdon County. He was the son of the late Torrence and Dola (Crotsley) Drake. He is survived by his loving wife of 51 years,...

Kenneth J. Myers, Jr.

Kenneth J. Myers, Jr.

Feb 5, 2022

Myers Jr., Kenneth J., 71, Cresson, passed away peacefully February 5, 2022 at home surrounded by his family. Born November 21, 1950, Gallitzin, Kenneth and Dorothy (Stafford) Myers, Sr. Preceded in death by parents and infant grandson, Shane. Survived by his wife of 45 years, Maureen (Koons); children, Christopher (Jennifer) of Cresson; Jacquelyn Steele (Andrew) of Hawaii; Brandon of Greensburg;...