OBITUARIES
Francis "Stooge" E. Adams
Nov 5, 2020
Adams, Francis “Stooge” E., 88, Cresson, passed away November 5, 2020 at UPMC Altoona. Born July 16, 1932, Cresson, son of the late Clifford and Ella (Sheehan) Adams. Preceded in death by his brothers, Robert “Boobie”, Elwood “Woody” and Randall Adams; and sister, Irene “Peckie” Myers. Survived by his loving wife, Mary Jo (Melley); daughter, Tammy Effinger and husband Jim,...
Samuel D. Price
Nov 4, 2020
Samuel D. Price, 86, 14033 2nd Street, Mount Union, passed away Wednesday, November 4, 2020 at Westminster Woods in Huntingdon. Born February 18, 1934, in Mount Union, he was the son of the late Samuel G. and Mary B. (Clark) Price. He was preceded in death by a son, Michael Price in 2018. Survivors include his loving wife of 68...
Brenda J. Bertram
Nov 3, 2020
Bertram, Brenda J. (Lefort), 75, Loretto, passed away unexpectedly November 3, 2020 at UPMC Altoona. Born February 5, 1945, Johnstown, daughter of the late Kenneth and Olive (Costlow) Lefort. Preceded in death by her husband, George Bertram, whom she married on November 7, 2001; son, Edward Helsel III; and brothers, Kenneth and Gerald Lefort. Survived by her children, Sarah (Gerald)...
Donald Eugene Naugle Jr.
Oct 31, 2020
Naugle, Donald Eugene, Jr., 74, Shade Gap, passed away unexpectedly October 31, 2020 at UPMC Altoona. Born December 29, 1945, Shade Gap, son of the late Donald W. Sr. and Emma M. (Lake) Naugle. Preceded in death by his loving wife, Darlene E. (Mellott) Naugle; brothers, Ellis D. McCommons and Gary L. Naugle. Survived by children, Patricia “Patty” Erb and...
Kathy E. Wakefield
Oct 29, 2020
Wakefield, Kathy E., 68, Harrisburg, formerly of Mount Union, passed away October 29, 2020 at Penn Highlands Huntingdon. Born December 26, 1951, Huntingdon, daughter of the late Charles A. and Anna E. (Conway) Wakefield. Preceded in death by siblings, Russell Wakefield, Betty Woods, Phyllis Daros, and Richard Wakefield. Survived by sisters, Patricia Reck and husband, Dave, Mount Union; Delores Long,...
Shirley M. Wargo
Oct 28, 2020
Wargo, Shirley M., 83, Windber, died October 28, 2020 at Windber Woods. Born March 14, 1937, Johnstown, daughter of the late Peter and Viola (Jeffers) Bifano. Preceded in death by her beloved husband, William “Bill” Wargo, Sr.; grandson, Todd Garrety; brothers, Tony and Nick Bifano; sisters, Mary Jane Gula, Jeanette Zechman, Betty Brezensky and Delores Burkett. Survived by children, Cynthia,...
Richard Leroy Pyles
Oct 26, 2020
Pyles, Richard Leroy, 98, Mount Union, passed away on October 26, 2020 at AristaCare at Woodland Park, Orbisonia. Born October 19, 1922, Mount Union, son of the late Harry and Ida (Stone) Pyles. Preceded in death by loving wife, Zella (Heclo) Pyles; and sisters, Esther Shaffer and Hazel Miller. Survived by daughter, Connie J. Cramer, Mount Union; granddaughters Kristal Swem...
Marleen F. Prosser
Oct 26, 2020
Prosser, Marleen F. (Lingafelt), 67, Lilly, went home to be with the Lord October 26, 2020 at UPMC Altoona. Born December 1, 1952, Altoona, daughter of the late Charles G. and Mary (Chervick) Lingafelt. Preceded in death by her sister, Helen Von Stein; brother-in-law, William Von Stein; and nephew, Charles Von Stein. Survived by her loving husband, L. Kevin Prosser;...
Sandra A. Gutshall
Oct 24, 2020
Gutshall, Sandra A., 78, Three Springs, passed away on October 24, 2020 surrounded by her family at her home. Born December 23, 1941, Three Springs, daughter of the late Melvin S. and Mary M. (Long) Madden. Preceded in death by her loving husband, Arnold “Buzz” Gutshall, to whom she was married for 60 years; son, Doug Gutshall; and brother, Robert...
Fae R. Jaymes
Oct 21, 2020
Jaymes, Fae R., 85, Mount Union, went to be with the Lord on October 21, 2020 at Mount Nittany Medical Center in State College as a result of Covid-19. Born September 6, 1935, Mount Union, daughter of the late George B. Kline, Sr. and Olive (McClure) Kline. Preceded in death by loving husband Lawrence E. Jaymes, united in marriage from...
Amanda L. Speck
Oct 19, 2020
Amanda Lee Speck, 38, formerly of Mount Union, passed away October 19, 2020 at her home in Carlisle. Born March 14, 1982, Huntingdon, survived by loving parents, Wendell R. Speck Sr. and Linda L. Speck, Mount Union. Also survived by 3 children, Jayden P. White, Mount Union; Delarae L. White, Mount Union; Adreeyan J. Jakomas, Carlisle; siblings, Rob Speck and...
Sarah E. Marshall
Oct 19, 2020
Marshall, Sarah E., 83, Mount Union, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday, October 19, 2020 at the home of her daughter Cindy Robinson. Born September 25, 1937, in McConnellstown, she was the daughter of the late Jacob E. and Mary (Lamberson) Bigelow. Preceded in death by her loving husband, Richard K. Marshall; sister, Jean M....
Terry K. Wennick
Oct 18, 2020
Wennick, Terry Kent, 82, Mount Union, went to be with the Lord on October 18, 2020 at his home. Born November 20, 1937, Kistler, son of the late Clinton G. and Charlotte (Palm) Wennick. Terry was united in marriage to Gayle Pyne on May 1, 1959 at Mill Creek. Mrs. Wennick preceded him in death on December 4, 2008. He...
Linda M. Miesko
Oct 18, 2020
Miesko, Linda M., 69, Lilly, died October 18, 2020 at her residence. Born April 8, 1951, Lilly, daughter of the late Joseph J. and Ann D. (Sisto) Miesko, Sr. Preceded in death by her brother, Thomas Miesko. Survived by her brother, Joseph (Peggy) Miesko, Jr. and her nieces and nephews. Services will be held at the convenience of the family....
Agnes M. Phillips
Oct 17, 2020
Phillips, Agnes M. (Kozak), 101, Cresson, formerly of Lilly, went home to be with the Lord October 17, 2020 at John Paul II Manor, Cresson. Born December 31, 1918, daughter of the late John and Ann (Stephanik) Kozak. Preceded in death by her loving husband, Henry Phillips, with whom she shared 65 years with until his death in 2004; grandson,...
Harold B. Grimes
Oct 17, 2020
Grimes, Harold B., 94, Cresson, passed away October 17, 2020 at Maple Winds Healthcare and Rehab Center, Portage. Born July 19, 1926, Center Twp., Greene County, son of the late Charles T. and Mary E. (Woods) Grimes. Preceded in death by his loving wife of 60 years, Marie (Hughes); brother, Thomas Grimes; and sister, Catherine Dunn. Survived by his three...
Peggy R. Fazenbaker
Oct 14, 2020
Fazenbaker, Peggy Ruth, 90, formerly of Mount Union, passed away October 14, 2020 at Locust Grove Retirement Village, Mifflin. Born December 7, 1929 daughter of the late Andrew and Margaret (Carl) Fazenbaker. Preceded in death by siblings, Barbara E. Powley, Anna Mae Linn, Robert Fazenbaker, M. Elizabeth Peoples, and Eugene Fazenbaker. Peggy was an avid reader and enjoyed knitting, cross...
Stella M. Los
Oct 14, 2020
Los, Stella M., 89, Formerly of Mount Union, passed away Wednesday, October 14, 2020 at Elmcroft Senior Living Center in Reedsville. Born on September 1, 1931, Mount Union, daughter of the late Andrew and Annie (Chrowska) Los. Preceded in death by brothers, John Losh, Michael Los, Louis Los and Joseph Los. Survived by her sister, Sophie Semla, McVeytown; 10 nieces...
Francis "Duck" D. Adelsberg
Oct 9, 2020
Adelsberg, Francis “Duck” D., 80, Cresson, passed away October 9, 2020 at his home. Born April 30, 1940, Cresson, son of the late Henry J. and Mary Jane (Reed) Adelsberg. Survived by sister-in-law, Barbara J. Adelsberg, Cresson. At Duck’s request, there will be no viewing and services. Arrangements have been entrusted to Anderson Family Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 233...
James R. Steel
Oct 8, 2020
Steel, James R., 74, Reedsville, passed away October 8, 2020 at Elmcroft of Reedsville. Born March 7, 1946, Mapleton, son of the late George A. and Mary A. (Arnold) Steel. Preceded in death by his brothers, George, Sam and Dennis Steel. Survived by his son, Craig Steel and wife, Tammy; daughters, Amy Smith and husband, Todd; and Amber Moore and...
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