OBITUARIES
Patrick W. Tremel, Sr.
Oct 28, 2021
Tremel, Sr., Patrick “Pat” W., 70, Cassandra, passed away October 28, 2021 after battling a brief illness at Conemaugh Nason Hospital, Roaring Spring. Born April 14, 1951, Johnstown, son of the late Charles L. and Ann M. (Franey) Tremel. Preceded in death by brother, Dan; and his beloved uncle, Bill Franey. He is survived by his loving wife, Jaytricia Tremel;...
Robert I. McKnight Jr.
Oct 28, 2021
McKnight, Robert Jr., 66, Mount Union, passed away Thursday, October 28, 2021, at 6:22 p.m. at home surrounded by his family and friends. Born January 27, 1955, Mount Union, son of the late Robert I. Sr. and Betty K. (Hobble) McKnight. Preceded in death by maternal grandmother, Rhoda M. Hobble; uncles, Raymond L. Hobble Jr. and Kenneth Moore. Survived by...
Maureen A. McCormick
Oct 26, 2021
McCormick, Maureen A., 67, Altoona, passed away unexpectedly October 26, 2021 at her residence. Born September 1, 1954, Altoona, daughter of the late Howard L. and Alma J. (Bigham) McCormick. At the family’s request, there will be no services. A full obituary will appear at a later date. Arrangements have been entrusted to Anderson Family Funeral Home & Cremation Services,...
Denise M. (Koons) Slebodnick
Oct 24, 2021
Slebodnick, Denise M. (Koons), 68, Sankertown, passed away Sunday, October 24, 2021 at UPMC Altoona surrounded by her family. Born October 12, 1953, daughter of Robert Koons and the late Janet (Jones) Koons. Preceded in death by siblings, Gary Koons and Mara “Tink” Tickerhoof. Survived by her loving husband, Eugene “Cutzie” Slebodnick, Sr.; son, William (Robyn) Bloom, Jr.; daughter, Dena...
Rubye V. Ludy
Oct 22, 2021
Ludy, Rubye V. (Koons), 85, Huntingdon, passed away Friday October 22, 2021, at home. Born July 26, 1936, Antrin Township, PA, daughter of the late Earl C. and Enza P. (Minnich) Koons. Preceded in death by her loving husband, Cyrus K. Ludy. Survived by her children, Earl Ludy and wife, Cheryl; Melinda Ludy and wife, Joann; Max Ludy, and Laurie...
Bertha Jane Renninger
Oct 22, 2021
Renninger, Bertha Jane (Pollock), 91, Kistler, passed away on October 22, 2021, at Penn Highlands Huntingdon. Born January 20, 1930, Newton Hamilton, Daughter of the late Oscar Fern Pollock, and Blanche Berndeulia (Hamilton). Preceded in death by her loving husband, James W. “Boots” Renninger Sr. and 7 siblings. Survived by her children, James W. Renninger and wife Dixie, Huntingdon; Douglas...
Hector A. Miron
Oct 20, 2021
Miron, Jr., Hector A., 29, Mount Union, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday October 20, 2021, at Geisinger Lewistown. Born December 10, 1991, Guatemala City, son of Hector A. Sr. and Rosa E. (Hernandez) Miron. Survived by loving wife, Jentrey D. (Secrest) Miron; daughter, Paisley Evanee Miron and newborn son, Hector Torrentto Malloy Miron; brother, Kesler Grijalva and...
Doris M. (Ahles) Ruffley
Oct 20, 2021
Ruffley, Doris M., 97, formerly of Cresson, passed away Wednesday, October 20, 2021 at Cambria Care Center, Ebensburg. Born March 29, 1924, Loretto, daughter of the late Lawrence A. and Mary V. (Moran) Ahles. Preceded in death by her husband, William “Bill” Ruffley on October 16, 1985; brother, Paul; and sisters, Florence and Jane. Survived by her twin daughters, Diane...
Cassandra "Cassie" L. Jones-Thompson
Oct 19, 2021
Jones-Thompson, Cassandra “Cassie” L., 33, Livingston, TX, formerly of Altoona, died tragically on October 19, 2021, from the result of a motor vehicle accident in Indiana County. Born November 22, 1987, Homestead, FL, daughter of James Jones and Beth (Miller) Brown. Preceded in death by her maternal grandmother, Corrinne Miller. Survived by her parents; husband, James Thompson; five children, Chase...
Nancy Lou (Skidmore) Laney
Oct 16, 2021
Laney, Nancy Lou (Skidmore), 72, Cresson, passed away October 16, 2021 at UPMC Altoona. Born October 14, 1949, Altoona, daughter of the late Richard B. and Alverta M. (Seitz) Skidmore. Preceded in death by her step-daughter, Shari Laney; and step-grandson, Adam Fry. Survived by her loving husband of 45 years, Ronald Laney; children, Julie (Andy) Sprang, Cindy (Mike) Kline, and...
Jeffery D. Lenz
Oct 14, 2021
Lenz, Jeffery D., 53, Altoona, passed away October 14, 2021 at Altoona Regional Health System. Born February 5, 1968, Altoona, son of Lawrence Lenz and Jeannine Hall. Preceded in death by his mother. Survived by his father; brother, Terry Lenz; special friend, Deb Boyer; and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. Jeffery received his associates degree in electrical engineering. He served...
Charles "Chuck" T. John
Oct 14, 2021
John, Charles “Chuck” T., 66, Cresson, passed away October 14, 2021 at UPMC Presbyterian, Pittsburgh. Born October 25, 1954, Worcester, Mass., son of the late Theodore K. and Rita A. (Tasi) John. Preceded in death by his father-in-law, Donald Scanlon; and sister-in-law, Katherine Hook. Survived by his loving wife, Judith M. (Scanlon); sister, Elizabeth Jezierski and husband David, Conn.; mother-in-law,...
Maxine F. North
Oct 13, 2021
North, Maxine F. (Marshall), 74, Mount Union, went to be with the Lord Wednesday October 13, 2021, at 4:55 a.m. surrounded by her family. Born September 15, 1947, daughter of the late Harry and Dorothy (Stiffler) Marshall. Those receiving her into Heaven with open arms along with the Lord are her loved ones who preceded her in death, husband, Monty,...
George W. Marlin
Oct 13, 2021
Marlin, George Wayne, 77, Hollidaysburg, passed away October 13, 2021 at UPMC Altoona. Born September 27, 1944, son of the late George Washington and Mildred Marie (Wertz) Marlin. Preceded in death by his sisters, Betty Lynch and Joan Butler. Survived by his children, Vaughn (Crystal) Marlin, Duncansville; Christian Marlin, Hollidaysburg; Patrick Marlin, Altoona; Pamela (Erasmo) Diaz-Marlin, Altoona; and Georgia Marlin,...
Clara M. Bradley
Oct 12, 2021
Bradley, Clara M., 98, Cresson, passed away October 12, 2021 at her home. Born August 28, 1923, Gallitzin, daughter of the late John and Otillia (Jancoski) Bradley. Preceded in death by her infant son, Daniel; siblings, Marie Vasas, Theresa Sweeney, Louise Schoenfeld, Ester Diehl, Joseph Bismark and Dorothy Eckenrode; and brothers-in-law, Frank Vasas, Warren Sweeney, Norman Schoenfeld, Wesley Diehl and...
James Edward Fortson
Oct 11, 2021
Fortson, James Edward, 72, Huntingdon, died Monday October 11, 2021, at UPMC Altoona. Born January 11, 1949, Mount Union, son of Margaret Fortson and the late Marshall Sadler. Survived by siblings, David Fortson, and wife, Dorrie, Huntingdon; Ken Fortson and wife, Julia, Altoona; Howard Fortson, Lewistown; Robin (Fortson) Boots, Chambersburg; Linda Fortson, McConnellsburg and numerous nieces and nephews. Preceded in...
Robin R. Salinas
Oct 10, 2021
Salinas, Robin R. (Wiser), 57, Berlin, passed away Sunday October 10, 2021, at UPMC Altoona. Born February 18, 1964, daughter of the late James F. and Betty L. (Smith) Wiser. Preceded in death by siblings, Stephen “Smitty” Smith and Cheryl Kelly. Survived by children, Roxanna “Rocky” Ritchey and husband, Harry, Berlin; Natalio J. Mendoza, Three Springs; Chance J. Mendoza, Everett;...
Elsie E. Lynn
Oct 7, 2021
Lynn, Elsie E. (McBride), 88, James Creek, passed away October 7, 2021, at her residence. Born July 16, 1933, Huntingdon, daughter of the late Lester and Dorothy (Thomas) McBride. Preceded in death by her husband, Ralph Lynn; and siblings, Maxine Guillard, Lester “Sonny” McBride, Samuel McBride, and Rosella Keith. Survived by her children, Diane Speck and husband Jack; and Stephen...
Daniel A. Nepa
Oct 5, 2021
Nepa, Daniel A., 71, Gallitzin, passed away October 5, 2021 at UPMC Altoona after an extended illness. Born March 1, 1950, Altoona, son of the late Daniel M. and Dolores A. (Vermeulin) Nepa. Preceded in death by his sister, Darlene Nepa; and the mother of his daughters, Janet (Hudimac) Nepa. Survived by his daughters, Danielle Nepa, Gallitzin; and Dominique Nepa,...
Homer Clinton Ripple Sr.
Oct 5, 2021
Homer Clinton Ripple Sr., 83, of Mount Union, passed away on Tuesday, October 5th, surrounded by loved ones at the home of his dear friend LaTona Costa in Orbisonia.
Born on April 9th, 1938, in Shirley Township, he was the son of the late Wayne and Josephine (Gifford) Ripple.
Mr. Ripple is survived by four children: Patty Zook and husband...
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