OBITUARIES

Glenda "Laney" Lewis

Glenda "Laney" Lewis

Oct 2, 2021

Lewis, Glenda (Houp) “Laney”, 51, Huntingdon, went to be with the Lord on Saturday October 2, 2021, at home surrounded by her family. Born January 16, 1970, Huntingdon, daughter of Linda (Lawson) and the late Glenn Houp. Preceded in death by a niece, Christiana. Survived by loving husband, Bruce “Chip” Lewis; children, Melinda Nicholas, and Chandler Lewis; sisters, Tereasa Shepherd...

Gregory S. Winnick

Gregory S. Winnick

Oct 2, 2021

Winnick, Gregory S., 54, Rockhill Furnace, passed away unexpectedly on October 2, 2021. Born December 31, 1966, Huntingdon, son of George L. and Naomi G. (Roher) Winnick, Sr. Preceded in death by his father and brother, George L. Winnick, Jr. Survived by his mother, Three Springs; daughters, Christina S. Myers and husband Phillip; McKenzie A. Spennati, both of Rockhill Furnace;...

Frances G. Cramer

Frances G. Cramer

Oct 1, 2021

Cramer, Frances G., 92, Shirleysburg, went to be with the Lord Friday October 1, 2021, surrounded by her family at home. Born December 18, 1928, Mount Union, daughter of the late Franklin and Frances (Whitney) Pollock. She was united in marriage to the late Alfred R. Cramer Sr. on February 11, 1948. Mrs. Cramer is survived by 4 children, Alfred...

Tara  Beth Matthews

Tara Beth Matthews

Sep 30, 2021

Matthews, Tara Beth, 33, McVeytown, passed away Thursday September 30, 2021, at home. Born September 13, 1988, daughter of Charles Matthews and Vicki Marshall. Survived by husband, Nathanael D. Fisher; daughter, Ashlinne Fisher and son, Nathanael Fisher Jr; sister, Jennifer Atherton and nephew, Patrick Walker. Tara attended Mount Union Area Schools. She enjoyed fishing and loved to be outdoors. Tara...

Fern E. Parks

Fern E. Parks

Sep 30, 2021

Parks, Fern E., 86, Mount Union, passed away Thursday, September 30, 2021, at Penn Highlands Huntingdon. Born February 25, 1935, Huntingdon, son of the late Chesley G. and Linny A. (Fink) Parks. Preceded in death by loving wife, Ruth J. (Banks) Parks; daughter, Tina M. Boozel; 9 grandchildren and siblings, Kenny Parks, Selwyn Parks, Luther Parks, Marie Lane and a...

Jean  Arlene DeVecchis

Jean Arlene DeVecchis

Sep 29, 2021

DeVecchis, Jean Arlene (Stump), 102, of 8 N. Washington Street, Mount Union, went to her heavenly reward on Wednesday, September 29, 2021, at 12:30 a.m. at home surrounded by her family. Mrs. DeVecchis was born on September 14, 1919, Mount Union. She graduated from Mount Union High School in the Class of 1937. She married her high school sweetheart, Wilson...

John A. Coder Jr.

John A. Coder Jr.

Sep 26, 2021

Coder, Jr., John A., 53, Huntingdon, passed away September 26, 2021 at Penn Highlands, DuBois. Born September 12, 1968, Huntingdon, son of Evenlyn J. (Brumbaugh) Coder and the late John A. Coder Sr. Preceded in death by sister, Faith Peters and paternal grandmother, La Rue Coder. Survived by companion, Sherry Bollinger; children, Brianna Coder; Kelvin Coder and wife, Samantha; Kaylie...

Clair M. Plank

Clair M. Plank

Sep 25, 2021

Plank, Clair Max, 96, died on Saturday September 25, 2021, at VAMC-CLC in Altoona. Clair, formerly of Mount Union RD, moved to Graystone Apartments in Huntingdon soon after his wife’s death. He was admitted to the Altoona VAMC-CLC in May of 2021. Born May 10, 1925, at home on the farm near Shirleysburg he then lived most of his life...

Mary Jo "Mimmy" Adams

Mary Jo "Mimmy" Adams

Sep 24, 2021

Adams, Mary Jo “Mimmy”, 88, Cresson, passed away September 24, 2021 at the Lutheran Home at Hollidaysburg. Born July 30, 1933, Cresson, daughter of the late Edward D. and Mary R. (Madigan) Melley. Preceded in death by her loving husband, Francis “Stooge” Adams; four brothers and a sister. Survived by her daughter, Tammy Effinger and husband Jim, Cresson; grandsons, Dave...

Joanna V. Hicks

Joanna V. Hicks

Sep 21, 2021

Hicks, Joanna Veronica (Henry), 75, Gettysburg, passed away Tuesday September 21, 2021, surrounded by her family at Transitions Healthcare, Gettysburg. Born September 25, 1945, Shirleysburg, daughter of the late Melvin Clair and Dorothy Arlene (Booher) Henry. Preceded in death by her loving husband, Samuel C. Hicks, who passed away February 18, 2006; sisters, Donna McElrath, Sharon Welch and Nancy Chilcote;...

Michael D. Shaver

Michael D. Shaver

Sep 21, 2021

Shaver, Michael D, 76, Mapleton Depot, passed away September 21, 2021, at Penn Highlands, Huntingdon. Born April 27, 1945, Huntingdon, son of the late William Raymond and Theda Floyene (Long) Shaver. Preceded in death by daughter, Katie Shaver and brother, William “Gee” Shaver. Survived by loving wife, Kimberly A. (Whitsel) Shaver; son Gregory M. Shaver and wife, Julie; and 2...

Terry L. Morder, Jr.

Terry L. Morder, Jr.

Sep 16, 2021

Morder Jr., Terry L., 47, Mount Union, passed away tragically on September 16, 2021, due to the results of a motor vehicle accident. Born April 16, 1974, Huntingdon, son of the late Terry L. Morder, Sr. and Gloria Jean Hampton. Preceded in death by brother, Ronald Morder; great niece, Maddison Copenhaver; father-in-law, Richard Book Sr.; and brother-in-law, Gary Kreider. Survived...

Trella M. Ostrander

Trella M. Ostrander

Sep 16, 2021

Ostrander, Trella M., 91, passed on to her reward on September 16, 2021. She had been a resident of Westminster Woods for several years due to declining health. “Sud” as she was known to many of her friends and neighbors, was a life long resident of Mapleton. Born on February 3, 1930, in Mapleton, she was the daughter of the...

Dolores T. Colian

Dolores T. Colian

Sep 15, 2021

Colian, Dolores T., 85, Cresson, ended her journey in this world on September 15, 2021 at Amber Hills, Ebensburg. She will begin her new journey with her best friend and husband, Albert Colian Sr. who passed on June 30, 2014. She was born February 20, 1936 in Altoona, daughter of the late Harry and Edna (Lilly) Murray. Preceded in death...

Andrew J. Ketner, Sr.

Andrew J. Ketner, Sr.

Sep 11, 2021

Ketner, Sr., Andrew J., 74, Mount Union, went home to be with the Lord, Saturday, September 11, 2021, at UPMC Altoona. Born June 27, 1947, Huntingdon, son of the late Martin L. and Doris (Walker) Ketner. Preceded in death by his sister, Thelma Dermitt Kruger. Survived by his loving wife, Louise A. (Ticconi), whom he married on June 26, 1971;...

Michael R. Nonemaker

Michael R. Nonemaker

Sep 7, 2021

Nonemaker, Michael R., 70, Three Springs passed away September 7, 2021, at home surrounded by his family. Born September 26, 1950, Saltillo, son of Miriam J. (Shope) and the late Veryl R. Nonemaker. Survived by his wife of over 50 years, Linda S. (Hileman) Nonemaker; children, Tammy Nonemaker, Adam Nonemaker and John Nonemaker; 4 grandchildren, Sam, Emelie, Dylan and Lane...

Bonnie Kay (Jaymes) Cohenour

Bonnie Kay (Jaymes) Cohenour

Sep 2, 2021

Cohenour, Bonnie Kay (Jaymes), 77, Three Springs, passed away September 2, 2021, at Fulton County Medical Center. Born May 18, 1944, Huntingdon, daughter of the late Lester and Mildred (Whitsel) Jaymes. Preceded in death by her brother, Donnie Jaymes. Survived by her loving husband, Cecil M. Cohenour; son, Carl Cohenour and companion, Mary; daughter, Deanna Camerer and husband, Dave; granddaughters,...

Terrance D. Heidel Jr.

Terrance D. Heidel Jr.

Sep 2, 2021

Heidel, Terrance D. Jr., 62, Mill Creek, passed away September 2, 2021, at home surrounded by his family. Born December 26, 1958, Huntingdon, son of the late Terrance D. and Bonnie (Woodward) Heidel. Survived by his loving wife, Annette R. (Summers) Heidel; children, Terrance D. Heidel III, Kevin Heidel, and Brandy Heidel; 2 grandchildren; 1 greatgrandchild; siblings, Jerry Heidel and...

Robert "Peck" E. Prough

Robert "Peck" E. Prough

Aug 29, 2021

Prough, Robert E. “Peck”, 82, Shirleysburg, passed away Sunday August 29, 2021, at Embassy at Woodland Park. Born May 8, 1939, son of the late Ira M. and Sarah M. (Diven) Prough. Survived by his loving wife, Martha A. (Cramer) Prough whom he married September 14, 1976. Also surviving are children, Brent R. Prough, Jeffrey S. Prough, Rhonda L. Cramer...

Charles "Jack" J. Shoop

Charles "Jack" J. Shoop

Aug 28, 2021

Shoop, Charles “Jack” J., 72, Blairs Mills, passed away Saturday, August 28, 2021, at UPMC Harrisburg. Born October 31, 1948, Concord, Fannett Twp., Franklin Co., son of the late Jay Shoop and Pauline (Coons) George. Preceded in death by his stepfather, Ray George and brother, George Shoop. Survived by his loving wife, Bernadine L. (Glunt), whom he married on November...