OBITUARIES
James "Jim" E. Stoner
Jun 19, 2021
Stoner, James “Jim” E., 84, McVeytown, passed away June 19, 2021 at his home. Born March 11, 1937, Newton Hamilton, son of the late Charles E. and Mary F. (Taylor) Stoner. Preceded in death by his brother, Donald Stoner; nephew, Charlie Stoner; and brother-in-law, Jack Fleck. Survived by his siblings, Ron Stoner and companion, Diane Fleck; Gary Stoner and wife,...
Lewis Paul Winfree II
Jun 17, 2021
Winfree, Lewis Paul II, 63, Upper Marlboro MD, formerly of Mount Union, departed this life Thursday June 17, 2021. Born September 12, 1957, Huntingdon, son of Dorothy (Martin) Winfree, Waldorf MD and the late Lewis Paul Winfree. Preceded in death by sisters, Tuesday Ann Winfree and Charmaine Winfree; brother, Thurston David Winfree; paternal grandparents, Charles, and Helen Winfree; maternal grandparents,...
Anna M. (McKinnis) Holesa
Jun 13, 2021
Holesa, Anna M., 100, Mount Union, went to be with the Lord Sunday, June 13, 2021, at Penn Highlands Hospital, Huntingdon. Born January 25, 1921, Chester, daughter of the late Daniel and Esther (Romanko) Yakymac. Preceded in death by her loving husband, Steve J. Holesa whom she married on November 15, 1947, at St. Catherine of Siena Catholic Church, Mount...
Peter F. Burkholder
Jun 11, 2021
Burkholder, Peter F., 79, Altoona, passed away June 11, 2021 at Maybrook Hills, Altoona. Born July 19, 1941, Lancaster, son of the late H. Clay and Catharine H. (Falck) Burkholder, Sr. Preceded in death by his brother, John “Nick” Burkholder. Survived by his loving wife, Patricia L. (Servello); children, Wendy Cannarsa and husband, Michael; Heather Kaspi and husband, Solomon; and...
Clifford "Cliff" Charles Haney
Jun 11, 2021
Haney, Clifford “Cliff” Charles, 74, Shirleysburg, passed away Friday June 11, 2021. Born December 23, 1946, Huntingdon, son of Violet Marie (Shetrom) Dick and the late, George Clifford Haney. Preceded in death by stepfather, Walter Dick Jr., and brother, Lester Haney. Survived by siblings, Carolyn Varner, Mount Union, and sister-in-law, Shirley Haney, Huntingdon. Cliff is also survived by his nieces;...
Brent Patric Renninger
Jun 11, 2021
Renninger, Brent Patric, 33, Brookville, formerly of Mount Union, passed away June 11, 2021. Born July 18, 1987, Lewistown, son of Richard H. O’Donnell and Gaylene F. Renninger. Survived by fiancé, Ashley L. Preston; daughter, Paige Renninger; stepson, Isaac Rowles; brothers, Kyle Renninger and wife, Becky; Lucas Sheets, Aaron O’Donnell, Shane O’Donnell and partner, Taylor; aunts, Kaylene Diedrich and husband,...
Helen Lee Barr
May 30, 2021
Barr, Helen Lee, 73, Niagara Falls, NY, passed away May 30, 2021 at Javon Bea Hospital, Rockford, IL. Born August 10, 1947, Niagara Falls, NY, daughter of the late Leo D. Reed and Florine M. Edmiston. Preceded in death by daughters, Lisa and Lesly Barr; brother, Bill Reed; and step-mother, Marian Williams. Survived by her loving husband, William “Bill” Barr;...
Shawn Alan Parks
May 28, 2021
Parks, Shawn Alan “Pops”, 55, Alexandria, died peacefully Friday May 28, 2021, at home. Born March 6, 1966, Cleveland, OH, son of Daniel H. Parks and the late Judith A. (Plummer) Parks. Survived by his loving wife, Michelle A. (Rourke) Parks, Alexandria; daughter, Paige Thomas; two grandsons, Chance and Liam, all of North Carolina; brother, Brian Parks; sisters, Melissa Kulawiecz,...
Donna Beeler
May 24, 2021
Beeler, Donna Louise (Ernest), 81, Mount Union, passed away Monday May 24, 2021 at Westminster Woods, Huntingdon. Born August 14, 1939 daughter of the late Norman C. and Flora G. (DeMario) Ernest. Survived by children, Susan Beeler, McConnelsburg; Gregory Beeler, McVeytown; Michael Beeler, Raleigh NC; Steven Beeler, Lancaster; and Aimee Beeler, Mapleton Depot; 11 grandchildren, Jessica, Samantha, Brian, Kadeja, Alesha,...
Breckin Mataea Guiliante
May 22, 2021
Guiliante, Breckin Mataea, 28, Mount Union, passed away May 22, 2021 surrounded by her family at UPMC Altoona. Born January 20, 1993, Huntingdon, daughter of William V. and Courtney D. (Secrest) Guiliante. Preceded in death by loving husband, Paul Leroy Coons Jr. Survived by parents; daughter, Savayin Wren Coons; sister, Chapin Landrey Guiliante; maternal grandparents, Darrell and Donna Secrest; Tom...
Frank Pollicino
May 17, 2021
Pollicino, Frank, 97, a resident of the Hollidaysburg Veterans Home, passed away May 17, 2021 at the home. Born September 12, 1923, Ardenheim, Huntingdon County, son of the late Antonio and Catherine (Chila) Pollicino. Preceded in death by his loving wife, Jessie M. (Flasher) on April 4, 2014; son-in-law, Kenny Smith; and siblings, Angela Pasquini, Mary Viola, and Tony Pollicino....
Lewis J. Rinker
May 15, 2021
Rinker, Lewis J., 92, Mount Union, passed away May 15, 2021, at Embassy at Woodland Park. Born August 21, 1928, Mount Union, son of the late Doran and Isabel (Ewing) Rinker. Survived by his loving wife, Helen M. (Pollock) Rinker. Also surviving are daughters, Johanna Rinker, Mount Union; and Judy Villarreal and husband, Mark, Texas; 2 grandsons, David Villarreal Jr.,...
Vaughn T. Lyons
May 14, 2021
Lyons, Vaughn T., 73, died Friday, May 14, 2021, at the Shirley Home for the Aged in Shirleysburg. At the request of the deceased no services will be held. Arrangements have been entrusted to Heath-Anderson Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 61 E. Shirley St., Mount Union, “Honored Provider of Veterans Funeral Care™.” Condolences may be made at AndersonFamilyFuneralHomes.com.
William Blair Banks
May 5, 2021
Banks, William Blair “Bill”, 66, Mill Creek, passed away May 5, 2021 at the Embassy of Huntingdon Park, Huntingdon. Born May 1, 1955, son of the late Elwood R. and Edith K. (Smith) Banks. Survived by sisters, Esther M. Ashley and husband, Billy, Hixson TN; Dorothy K. Corcelius and husband, Martin, Huntingdon; brother, Elwood E. Banks and wife, Maxine and...
Judy Louise Hamman
May 4, 2021
Hamman, Judy Louise (Folmer), 69, Mapleton Depot, passed away May 4, 2021 at her home. Born September 5, 1951, Phillipsburg, daughter of the late Edward J. and Gertrude E. (Wigfield) Folmer. Survived by her husband, George C. Hamman; sons, Adam, Carl and Ed Hamman; grandchildren, Dalton, Lynzee Amelia, Eddie, Isaiah and Gabrielle; sisters, Marie Taylor and husband Jim; Debra Wigfield;...
Joan Anne Renninger
Apr 30, 2021
Renninger, Joan Anne (Svrcek), 84, Mount Union, went home to be with the Lord Friday, April 30, 2021, surrounded by her family. Born April 5, 1937, Huntingdon County, daughter of the late John M. and Mary E. (Harkle) Svrcek. Preceded in death by her infant brother, John M. Svrcek who died a couple days after birth. She was the last...
Russell Lloyd Madden
Apr 25, 2021
Madden, Russell Lloyd, 74, Mount Union, passed away April 25, 2021 at home. Born November 29, 1946, Huntingdon, son of the late Samuel L. and Romaine (Guyler) Madden. Survived by younger siblings, Sue Manoskey, Mark Madden, and Tim Madden. Russ spent his time as a teen working with his dad in the car business. He graduated from Captain Jack High...
Olene V. Bost
Apr 17, 2021
Bost, Olene V. (Sanker), 90, Cresson, went home to be with the Lord April 17, 20201 at UPMC Altoona. Born August 17, 1930, Gallitzin, daughter of the late Leo and Annie (Farran) Sanker. Preceded in death by her loving husband, Patrick Bost; brothers, Leo and Raymond Sanker; step-brother, Bob Lowery; daughter-in-law, Laura Bost; and son-in-law, Tom Pozycki. Survived by her...
Richard Snyder
Apr 17, 2021
Snyder, Richard, 64, Three Springs, passed away April 17, 2021 at UPMC Altoona. Born July 7, 1956, Atlantic City, NJ, son of the late George and Mary (Davis) Schneider. Survived by his wife, Catherine Snyder; sons, Richard G. Snyder, Three Springs; and Jeffery Snyder and wife Isabel, Hazelton; stepdaughters, Elizabeth Good, Phoenixville; and Christina Neill and husband Brian, Atlanta, GA;...
Rose A. Lazere
Apr 16, 2021
Lazere, Rose A. (Sako), 91, of Cresson, went home to be with the Lord on April 16, 2021 at her home, surrounded by her loving family. Rose was born November 27, 1929 in Johnstown, the daughter of the late Frank and Rose (Hoyak) Sako. She was preceded in death by her husband of 69 years, Frederick M. Lazere, daughter, Janet...
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