OBITUARIES

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,...

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...

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...

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...

Diana Pauline Jordan

Diana Pauline Jordan

Dec 12, 2021

Jordan, Diana Pauline, 65, Rockill, passed away December 12, 2021, at Penn Highlands Hospital, Dubois. Born June 23, 1956, Huntingdon, daughter of the late Paul W. and Dorothy B. (Fleming) Miller. Survived by her daughter, Marcia L. Miller, her sister, Sharon L. Flasher and brother Danny L. Miller, Five nieces, five nephews, and several great nieces and nephews. Preceded in...

Evelyn Joan Beatty

Evelyn Joan Beatty

Dec 11, 2021

Beatty, Evelyn Joan (Wagner), 88, formerly of Shirleysburg, passed away December 11, 2021, at Embassy at Hearthside, State College. Born July 28, 1933, Mount Union, daughter of the late Gilbert and Ethel (Ray) Wagner. Preceded in death by husbands, Blaine A. Beatty, and Lewis M. Grove; sons, Roger Beatty, Jerry Beatty, and Norman Beatty; siblings, Bernard Wagner, Edna Wagner-Edgin, Gilbert...

Margaret Louise Heidel

Margaret Louise Heidel

Dec 10, 2021

Heidel, M. Louise (Morgan), 81, Mount Union, passed away Friday December 10, 2021, at home surrounded by her family. Born February 13, 1940, daughter of the late William H. and Eva (Runk) Morgan. Preceded in death by loving husband, Clifford F. Heidel. Also preceding her in death is a granddaughter, Donna Heidel; and siblings, Harold R. Morgan, William D. Morgan,...

David James Stake

David James Stake

Dec 10, 2021

Stake, David James, 52, Mount Union, passed away December 10, 2021, at home surrounded by his family. Born February 8, 1969, Huntingdon, son of Norma L. (Bilger) and the late Donald H. Stake. Preceded in death by infant sons, Matthew and Anthony. Survived by loving wife, Kimberly M. (Brown) Stake; children, Derrick Hunter Stake, Luke Hawkeye Stake and wife, Trisha;...

Thomas W. Muriceak

Thomas W. Muriceak

Dec 8, 2021

Muriceak, Thomas W., 84, Cresson, passed away Wednesday, December 8, 2021 at his home. Born July 3, 1937 in Lilly, son of the late Francis and Lucy (Krawick) Muriceak. Preceded in death by his wife, Margaret “Peggy” (Benedict); daughter, Shari Zeiders; and brothers, James, William and Raymond Muriceak. Survived by his life partner, Patricia “Trish” Eckenrode; daughter, Michele Swab and...

John A. Sherman Jr.

John A. Sherman Jr.

Dec 8, 2021

John A. Sherman Jr., 60, of Mount Union, passed away Wednesday, December 8, 2021, at his home following a courageous battle with cancer. He was born on December 18, 1960, in Schenectady, New York, son of the late John A. Sr. and Pauline J. (Vanpatten) Sherman. Surviving is his loving fiancée and lifetime companion, Sherrie Campbell; stepdaughters, Louann Campbell and...

Jean Mabel Rutter

Jean Mabel Rutter

Dec 6, 2021

Rutter, Jean Mabel (Myers), 93, Mount Union, passed away December 6, 2021, at Embassy at Woodland Park. Born June 15, 1928, daughter of the late William E. and Cecil B. (Merritt) Myers. Preceded in death by her loving husband, Gerald M. Rutter. Also preceded in death by great grandchild, Ashley Reed; and siblings, William “Billie” Myers and Thomas Myers. Survived...

Darlene K. Harker

Darlene K. Harker

Dec 4, 2021

Harker, Darlene K. (Covert), 73, Mount Union, passed away December 4, 2021, at Embassy of Woodland Park, Orbisonia. Born June 22, 1948, Huntingdon, daughter of the late, Presley H. and Alberta F. (Hockenberry) Covert. Preceded in death by her husband, Terry Lee Harker; siblings, Margaret Rohrer, Edna Cox, Esther Claypoole, and Harold Covert. Survived by daughter, Lori A. Cramer, and...

Brian "Skinny" T. Dupirack

Brian "Skinny" T. Dupirack

Dec 4, 2021

Dupirack, Brian “Skinny” T., 49, Pittsburgh, formerly of Lilly, passed away December 4, 2021 at his home. Born November 2, 1972, Johnstown, son of Stephen M. and Eulalia June (Riley) Dupirack, Jr. Preceded in death by his father. Survived by his mother, Ebensburg; brothers, Steve Dupirack, Lilly; David (Jess) Dupirack, Cresson; James Dupirack, Lilly; and Greg (Becky) Dupirack, Chesapeake, Va.;...

Douglas  Mack Posey

Douglas Mack Posey

Nov 22, 2021

Posey, Douglas Mack, 65, formerly of Mount Union, passed away Tuesday November 22, 2021. Born February 2, 1956, son of the late McKinley Holmes and Ada Belle Posey. Preceded in death by his parents; sister, Jacqueline Boone-Posey; and 12 aunts and uncles, Joyce Phillips, Louise Posey, John Posey, Grover Posey, Cleo Wilkinson, Violet Norris, Charles Posey, Mildred Lee, Virginia Posey,...

Terry  Lee Rogers

Terry Lee Rogers

Nov 21, 2021

Rogers, Terry Lee, 71, Mount Union, passed away at home November 21, 2021, surrounded by family. Born May 14, 1950, Huntingdon, son of the late James Herbert and Frances (Grice) Rogers. Preceded in death by his loving wife Delynn F. (Fortson) Rogers; grandson, Julius Rogers; and brothers, Richard “Cookie” Grice, and Lowell James Rogers. Survived by daughters Terri Rogers, Philadelphia;...

Howard "Butch" E. Becker

Howard "Butch" E. Becker

Nov 20, 2021

Becker, Howard “Butch” E., 75, DuBois, passed away Saturday, November 20, 2021 at his son’s house in Fallentimber, surrounded by his loving family. Born May 25, 1946, Brookville, son of the late Walter and Margaret (Plyler) Becker, Sr. Preceded in death by his siblings, Ben Becker and Brenda Jarrell. Survived by his loving wife, Glenda J. (Strouse); children, Robin (Dan)...

Alice Elizabeth Forker

Alice Elizabeth Forker

Nov 19, 2021

Forker, Alice Elizabeth (McCoy), 94, Three Springs, went to her Heavenly home on November 19, 2021, at Ohesson Manor, Lewistown. Born December 1, 1926, Three Springs, daughter of the late John H. and Lucy (Baith) McCoy. Alice was the second of 10 children. Preceded in death by husband, Asher H. Forker; grandparents, Benjamin and Clara (Long) Baith; parents; siblings, Edith...