OBITUARIES
Donald Shields
Jan 25, 2025
Shields, Donald, 72, Shirleysburg, passed away Saturday, January 25, 2025, at his residence. Born June 27, 1952, son of the late Kenneth E. Shields and Helen L. (Wharton) Thomas. Survived by his siblings, Charles Shields, Kenneth W. Shields, and Peggy Lightner. Preceded in death by his brother, Thomas Shields. Donald graduated from Mount Union Area School District, class of 1970....
Clair Lloyd Diven Sr.
Jan 25, 2025
Diven, Clair Lloyd Sr., 84, McVeytown, passed away Saturday January 25, 2025, at Geisinger Lewistown Hospital. Born July 16, 1940, son of the late Blair R. and Margaret P. (Rittenhouse) Diven. Survived by his loving wife of 58 years, Sharon (McKee) Diven; children, Clair Diven Jr. and wife, Deanna; Todd Diven and wife, Carla; Shawn P. Diven and wife, Lacrisha;...
James F. McElrath
Jan 23, 2025
McElrath, James F., 94, McVeytown, passed away Thursday January 23, 2025, at home. Born October 22, 1930, Thompsontown, son of the late Clayton and Jane (Shoop) McElrath. Preceded in death by his wife, Shirley A. (Magnuson) McElrath; a son, Gary McElrath; and siblings, Dale, Richard, Donald, Carl, Jean, Fred, Tom, Nancy and John. Survived by his sons, James McElrath and...
Marion E. "Peanut" Copenhaver Jr.
Jan 19, 2025
Copenhaver, Marion E. Jr “Peanut”, 71, Shirleysburg, passed away Sunday January 19, 2025, at home surrounded by his family. Born October 22, 1953, Huntingdon, son of the late Marion E. Sr. and Clara (Edgar) Copenhaver. Survived by his loving wife, Deborah L. (Kirchoff) Copenhaver; children, Helen Whitsel and companion, Rob Burke; Marion Copenhaver III and companion, Paige Wagner; Jonathan Copenhaver;...
Harris "Ice" Wilson Jr.
Jan 18, 2025
Wilson, Harris Jr. “Ice”, 70, Harrisburg, passed away January 18, 2025. Born June 2, 1954, Huntingdon, son of the late Harris and Rosalee (Martin) Wilson. Survived by sisters, Rose Marie Houck, Harrisburg; and Cynthia Wilson, California; nieces, Kristen Murray, Ashanti and Ayeshia Rose McMickens, and Tiffany Wilson; nephew, Matthew Houck; aunts, Dorothy Winfree and Cora Owens; and a host of...
John L. Russ
Jan 18, 2025
Russ, John L., 83, Mount Union, passed away Saturday January 18, 2025, at UPMC Altoona. Born June 1, 1941, Altoona, son of the late Edward and Aileen Bell (Bridenstien) Russ. Survived by his loving wife, Patricia J. (Gries) Russ; children, Karri Moser and husband, Sean; Tamara Henney and husband, Michael; and daughters Bobbi Johnson and Wendi Brunner from his previous...
Martha J. Salvetti
Jan 16, 2025
Salvetti, Martha J. (Seger), 93, Cresson, passed away on January 16, 2025, at Maple Heights in Ebensburg. Born February 10, 1931, in Revloc, daughter of the late Royden and Agnes (Gustafson) Seger. She is survived by her husband, John L. Salvetti; daughters, Joann (Richard) Salony, Beth (Jamey) Walizer, Sue (Jerry) Boland; son, Mark (Cess) Salvetti; numerous nieces and nephews; grandchildren...
Laura A. McCardle
Jan 15, 2025
McCardle, Laura A., 86, Huntingdon, passed away January 15, 2025, at UPMC Altoona. Born February 1, 1938, West Chester, daughter of the late Clarence and Lena (Williamson) McCardle. Survived by a sister, Rev. Linda Jaberg, Florida; nephews, Jeffrey McCardle, State College; Timothy McCardle, New Jersey; and Peter Jaberg, Florida. Preceded in death by her brother, Lee McCardle and his wife,...
Francis A. Filak
Jan 14, 2025
Filak, Francis A. “Peanuts”, 75, Cresson, passed away on January 14, 2025, at UPMC Altoona. Born January 25, 1949, Lilly, son of the late Andrew P. Filak and Florence (Ahles) Zelenski. Francis is survived by his loving wife, Angeline T. “Cookie” (Guzic) Filak. Also survived by his daughter, Toni (Jeff) Krug; son, Andrew “Andy” Filak; grandchildren, Madison Krug, Morghan Krug,...
Karen L. Hamman
Jan 12, 2025
Hamman, Karen L. (Moore), 69, Mount Union, passed away Sunday, January 12, 2025, at UPMC Altoona. Born February 14, 1955, daughter of the late Grady and Eleanor Moore. Preceded in death by her husband, Ronald Hamman; son, Ralph Brotemarkle Jr.; granddaughter, Ashlyn Brotemarkle; and sister, Ann Tustin. Survived by children, Richard Brotemarkle and companion, Stacey King, Lorton, Virginia; James Brotemarkle,...
Charles "Ed" Miller
Jan 6, 2025
Miller, Charles Edward, “Ed”, 88, Newton Hamilton, went home to be with his Heavenly Father Monday, January 6, 2025, at Geisinger Danville Hospital. Born June 9, 1936, son of the late Clyde E. and Bertha B (Bratton) Miller. Preceded in death by his loving wife of 62 years Mary Anne (Yocum) Miller; sons, John Charles Miller and David Edward Miller;...
Joan A. Sibis
Jan 2, 2025
Sibis, Joan A. (Tremel), 86, Lilly, passed away peacefully at home on January 2, 2025, surrounded by her loved ones. Born June 24, 1938, Lilly, daughter of the late Charles and Mary (Galla) Tremel. Preceded in death by her loving husband Francis “Frank” P. Sibis whom she married December 1, 1956. Also preceded in death by her daughter, Darla Sibis;...
Linda K. Kent
Dec 31, 2024
Kent, Linda K. (Alleman), 77, Orbisonia, passed away December 31, 2024, at Embassy of Woodland Park. Born June 6, 1947, Huntingdon, daughter of the late Walter and Mildred Alleman. Survived by her children, Dianna Lynn Ramirez, James Douglas McMullen, and Lori Ann McMullen; 8 grandchildren, and several great grandchildren; siblings, Edward Norris, Joann Garmin, Bryce Alleman, and Lisa Hawn. Preceded...
Barbara L. Cottrill
Dec 17, 2024
Cottrill, Barbara L. (Nelen), 57, Cresson, passed away Tuesday, December 17, 2024, at UPMC Altoona. Born November 14, 1967, Altoona, daughter of the late Carl B. and Beverly H. (Graham) Nelen. Survived by her daughter, Amanda (Ryan) Gorba; significant other of 30 years, Brian Boast; three grandchildren, Hannah, Madison, and Elliott; siblings, Rick Nelen, Ruth (Earl) Diehl, Ronald “Pete” Nelen,...
Oscar T. McConnell, Jr.
Dec 16, 2024
McConnell, Oscar Thomas Jr., 77, Cresson, died Monday, December 16, 2024, at home surrounded by his family. Born February 5, 1947, in Cresson, son of the late Oscar and Mary Rita (Farabaugh) McConnell. Preceded in death by wife of 54 years, Nancy A. (Eckenrode) McConnell; brothers, Ronald and P. Frederic, Joseph, and Frank; and sisters, Patricia Vermeulin and Joan Stolarski....
Billy Lee Roher
Dec 13, 2024
Roher, Billy Lee, 82, Maddensville Pike, Orbisonia, went to his eternal rest on December 13, 2024. His health had been declining for more than a year. Born on July 11, 1942, Springfield Twp., he was the son of Melvin F. and Edwinna I. (Hoffman) Roher. On June 18th, 1966, he was united in marriage to Nina Jane (Shore) at the...
Gerald C. Ordanoff
Dec 11, 2024
Ordanoff, Gerald Clinton, 89, Kistler, passed away Wednesday December 11, 2024, at home surrounded by his family. Born February 3, 1935, Kistler, son of the late Sate and Turza (Palm) Ordanoff. Preceded in death by his loving wife, Myra L. (Mellott) Ordanoff; and a sister, Shirly McKinnley. Survived by daughters, Karla J. Sowers and husband, Bill; Alanna Grove and husband,...
John A. Wirrick
Dec 8, 2024
John A. Wirrick, 80, Lilly, passed away Sunday morning, December 8, 2024, at Martha’s Manor to his heavenly home. Born December 6, 1944, a twin son of the late Arthur and Grace (Sweeney) Wirrick. John fought a long and courageous battle of 7 years of cancer, and this past year of a broken heart and several other illnesses. In addition...
Curtis A. Hopkins
Dec 5, 2024
Hopkins, Curtis A., 70, Cresson, passed away on December 5, 2024, at his home. Born on February 7, 1954, Tyrone, son of the late James and Marjorie (Krieger) Hopkins. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by brother; Lynn, sisters; Karen, Judy, and Terry. Curt is survived by his sons, Michael Hopkins and Jason Hopkins; and his...
Mary Anne Miller
Nov 27, 2024
Miller, Mary Anne (Yocum), 81, McVeytown, went home to be with her Heavenly Father Wednesday November 27, 2024, surrounded by her family at Geisinger Lewistown Hospital. Born August 19, 1943, daughter of the late John Blair and Florence A. (Hiles) Yocum. Survived by her loving Husband of 62 years, Charles E. Miller; daughter, Elizabeth Sheeler and spouse, Sprad Boyett; grandchildren,...
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