OBITUARIES
Jon Cris Gerholt
Jan 19, 2022
Gerholt, Jon Cris, 61, Shirleysburg, passed away January 19, 2022, at home surrounded by his family. Born July 15, 1960, Cherry Point, NC, son of Nancy L. (Atherton) and the Late John R. Gerholt. Survived by loving wife, Janet (Morgan) Gerholt, whom he married on June 23, 1979; children, Jon R. Gerholt and wife, Amber; Sharon M. Gerholt and fiancé,...
Joseph J. Plewa
Jan 18, 2022
Plewa, Joseph J., 85, Cresson, passed away January 18, 2022 at Maybrook Hills Rehab and Healthcare Center, Altoona. Born January 10, 1937, Dysart, son of the late Andrew and Alda (McMullen) Plewa. Preceded in death by son, Joseph “Joey” Plewa; and siblings, Patty Clawson, Jeanne Slebodnick, and Robert Plewa. Survived by his loving wife, Elizabeth “Betty” Plewa; children, David Plewa;...
Eugene M. Smith
Jan 18, 2022
Smith, Eugene M. “Smitty”, 75, Tyrone, passed away January 18, 2022. Born May 8, 1946, Burnt Cabins, son of the late Clarence J. and Maxine (McMullen) Smith. Survived by children, Shyla, Eugene, Charles R., Mike, and David S. Smith; 24 grandchildren, 14 great grandchildren; siblings, Nancy Smith, Linda Smith, Marietta Smith, Helen Hockenberry, Charlesetta Morgan, Maxine Smith Kidd, Richard Smith,...
Clyde Hanes
Jan 18, 2022
Hanes, Clyde “Sonny”, 86, Mount Union, passed away January 18, 2022, at home surrounded by his family. Born August 23, 1935, Galeton, Pennsylvania, son of the late Clyde M. and Virginia (Rhodes) Hanes. Survived by companion, Ruth Hanes; children, Nancy Kumpf and husband, Guy, Mount Union; Clyde Edward Hanes, Athens GA; Denny Leroy Hanes, Mount Union; and Steven Hanes, Huntingdon;...
Alice G. Noga
Jan 13, 2022
Noga, Alice G., 84, resident of Graystone Manor Altoona, passed away January 13, 2022. Born November 28, 1937, Altoona, daughter of the late Walter C. and Clara E. (Byrne) Montgomery, Sr. Preceded in death by her loving husband, Stanley F. Noga Sr.; and brothers, Walter Jr., John, Richard and William Montgomery. Survived by her children, Joseph Vargo III and wife...
Vickie L. Peachey
Jan 11, 2022
Peachey, Vickie L., 65, Shirleysburg, passed away January 11, 2022, at Geisinger Lewistown Hospital. Born October 26, 1956, Huntingdon, daughter of James W. and the late Margaret (Edgin) Taylor. Survived by her father; her loving husband, Wayne W. Peachey; son, Jeptha J. and wife, Rachel; 3 grandchildren, Josh, AJ, and Maddie; brother, James A. Taylor, and wife Rebecca, and by...
Nelson Frank Baer
Jan 10, 2022
Nelson Frank Baer, 91, Mount Union, passed away January 10, 2022, at home surrounded by his family. Born November 2, 1930, Huntingdon County, son of the late Harvey and Ruth (Snyder) Baer. He was united in marriage to JoAnn Harry on August 15, 1953 who proceeded him in death in 2017. Survived by children, Karen D. Goodman and husband, Tim;...
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
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...
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,...
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
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...
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.
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
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
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
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;...
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...
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,...
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...
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