OBITUARIES

Randy K. Bilger

Randy K. Bilger

Jul 22, 2020

Bilger, Randy K., 55, Mount Union, passed away July 22, 2020 at home surrounded by his family. Born September 7, 1964, son of the late Forest H. and Gertrude I. (Brotemarkle) Bilger. Preceded in death by his brother, Ronald Bilger. Survived by his children, Heather Leonard and husband, Adam, Huntingdon; Jacob Bilger, Mount Union; sisters, Shirley Sunderland, Faye Fisher, Joanne...

Steven D. Hampton

Steven D. Hampton

Jul 22, 2020

Hampton, Steven D., 60, Mount Union, passed away Wednesday, July 22, 2020 at Penn Highlands, Huntingdon. Born November 7, 1959, Huntingdon, son of DeWayne and Nancy (Sechrist) Hampton. A private inurnment will take place at Haven Rest Memorial Park, Shirleysburg. Arrangements have been entrusted to Heath-Anderson Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 61 E. Shirley St., Mount Union, “Honored Provider of...

Boyd Warren Runk

Boyd Warren Runk

Jul 15, 2020

Runk, Boyd Warren, 87, Mount Union, died July 15, 2020 at Bob Fryer & Family Inpatient Center, Manheim. Born July 4, 1933, Shirley Township, son of the late David W. and Naomi (Newman) Runk. Preceeded in death by siblings, Edwin Runk, Hayden Runk, Kenneth Runk, Max Runk, Sheldon Runk, Wayne Runk, Thelma Runk, Iona (Runk) Hooper, Vera (Runk) Ranck and Eva (Runk)...

Barbara A. Stiffler

Barbara A. Stiffler

Jul 2, 2020

Stiffler, Barbara A., 80, Lilly, passed away July 2, 2020 surrounded by her family at home. Born October 5, 1939, Lilly, daughter of the late John and Catharine (Stevens) Warner. Preceded in death by her siblings, Jake, John and Mary Warner, Betty Cramer, Helen Paul and Myra Kreger. Survived by her loving husband, Gary “Bud” Stiffler; daughters, Beth Ann Stransky...

Jeffrey D. Martin

Jeffrey D. Martin

Jun 24, 2020

Martin, Jeffrey D., 57, Huntingdon, transitioned to be with his Lord and Savior on June 24, 2020 due to a motor vehicle accident. Born July 3, 1962, Jersey City, NJ, son of Clarence Martin and Cora (Walker) Owens. Preceded in death by his father; stepfather, Rev. Irwin S. Owens; paternal grandparents, David and Louise Martin; maternal grandparents, Jerry and Rosa...

David A. Alianiello, Jr.

David A. Alianiello, Jr.

Jun 15, 2020

Alianiello, Jr., David A., 88, a resident of Hollidaysburg Veterans Home, Duncansville, formerly of Cresson, passed away June 15, 2020 at UPMC Altoona. Born February 15, 1932, Altoona, son of the late David and Teresa (Colabove) Alianiello, Sr. Preceded in death by his wife, the former M. Virginia Traino, whom he married on June 9, 1956; brother, Rocco Alianiello, whom...

Leonard Glenn Coy

Leonard Glenn Coy

Jun 12, 2020

Coy, Leonard Glenn, 86, McVeytown, passed away June 12, 2020 surrounded by his family at home. Born November 12, 1933, Robertsdale, son of the late Martin and Pearl (Hicks) Coy. Preceded in death by son, Randy Lee Coy; sister, Lila Powell; and an infant sister. Survived by his loving wife, Delores J. (Leonard) Coy; children, Bonnie Hile and husband, Don;...

Cecil E. Dunmire

Cecil E. Dunmire

Jun 11, 2020

Dunmire, Cecil E., 79, Three Springs, passed away June 11, 2020 at AristaCare at Woodland Park, Orbisonia. Born July 5, 1940, Ryde, son of the late Wilson O. and Mildred A. (Moist) Dunmire. Preceded in death by his wife, Anna Marie (White) Dunmire; grandson; brother, Jason Dumire; 2 sister-in-laws, Janet and Bobbie; brother-in-law, Chauncey J. McGarvey. Survived by 4 step-children,...

Aloysius "Bucky" J. Talko

Aloysius "Bucky" J. Talko

Jun 7, 2020

Talko, Aloysius “Bucky” J., 74, Cresson, passed away June 7, 2020 at Select Specialty Hospital, Johnstown. Born August 20, 1945, Lilly, son of the late John F. and Helen R. (Rapsky) Talko. Preceded in death by his sister, Theresa Talko; sister-in-law, Louise Talko; and brother-in-law, Frank Jaraczek. Survived by his sister, Mary Ann Jaraczek, Chicago, IL; brothers, Eugene Talko and...

Peter M. Parrish

Peter M. Parrish

Jun 4, 2020

Parrish, Peter M., 83, resident of Cambria Care Center, Ebensburg, formerly of Cresson, went home to be with the Lord June 4, 2020. Born June 21, 1936, Cresson, son of the late Peter P. and Julia E. (Reilly) Parrish. Preceded in death by brothers, Jim and Michael Parrish; and brother-in-law, Joseph Peduzzi. Survived by sister, Mary Ann Peduzzi, Ebensburg; sisters-in-law,...

Elizabeth M. Hamilton

Elizabeth M. Hamilton

Jun 1, 2020

Hamilton, Elizabeth Mae, 51, Mount Union, passed away June 1, 2020 surrounded by her family at home after a courageous battle with cancer. Born April 19, 1969, Huntingdon, daughter of the late William and Dorothy (Wagner) Hamilton. Survived by sons, Eligh M. and Ean M. Kuhns; granddaughter, Isabella Kuhns; sisters, Roseanne Bulick, Suzanne Duda, and Christine Hamilton; niece, Autumn Moyer....

Bette B. Parks

Bette B. Parks

May 31, 2020

Parks, Bette B. (Cypher), 70, McVeytown, passed away May 31, 2020 at home. Born December 1, 1949, Huntingdon, daughter of the late Joseph Cypher. Survived by loving husband Selwyn “Bud” Parks Jr., whom she married on November 19, 1977; mother, Elizabeth (McIntyre) Cypher; daughter, Apryl Connors, Manhattan, Montana; brother, Thomas Cypher, Saxton; sister-in-law, Joyce Snyder, Saxton. Preceded in death by brother,...

Ella Louise Posey

Ella Louise Posey

May 22, 2020

 

Posey, Ella Louise, 86, Mount Union, passed away May 22, 2020 surrounded by her family at home. Born October 14, 1933, Mount Union, daughter of the late Raymond and Anna Pauline (Mosby) Posey. Preceded in death by daughter, Veronica Posey; siblings, Virginia Henry; Mildred Lee; Ada Posey; Frances Johnson; Cleo Wilkinson; Charles Posey; John Posey; Grover Posey; Russell Posey;...

Frederick C. Cullen

Frederick C. Cullen

May 21, 2020

 

Cullen, Frederick Clair, 80, Mount Union, passed away May 21, 2020 surrounded by his family at UPMC Altoona. Born September 8, 1939, Allenport, son of the late Thomas K. and Ruth Pauline (Henry) Cullen. Preceded in death by brother, Patrick Cullen. Survived by his longtime companion, Helen Holesa; children, Sean Cullen and wife, Nichole, Hummelstown; Shannon Cullen, Harrisburg; two...

Kenneth "Kenny" R. Snowberger

Kenneth "Kenny" R. Snowberger

May 18, 2020

Snowberger, Kenneth “Kenny” R., 42, Cresson, formerly of Ashville RD, passed peacefully May 18, 2020 at home after a 2 year battle with cancer. Born August 15, 1977, Altoona, son of Kenneth and Christine (Weaver) Snowberger. Preceded in death by his maternal granparents, Charles and Mary Ruth Weaver and paternal grandparents, Elmer and Margaret Snowberger. Survived by his parents of...

Mary Kay Rightnour

Mary Kay Rightnour

May 11, 2020

Rightnour, Mary Kay, Cresson, died May 11, 2020 at home with her loving husband by her side. Born May 1, 1929, Johnstown, daughter of the late Earl and Marguerite (Bender) Bachtell. Preceded in death by her sister, Dr. Janice Bachtell. Survived by her husband, J. Robert Rightnour, with whom she had a loving marriage with for 58 years; sisters, Rhoda...

Toni R. Hughes

Toni R. Hughes

May 8, 2020

Hughes, Toni R., 69, Cresson, passed away May 8, 2020 at Select Specialty Hospital, Johnstown. Born October 18, 1950, Chicago, IL, daughter of the late Leelan and Aline (Sigmon) Estep. Preceded in death by her husband, Donald “Sonny” Hughes; brother, Allen Estep; niece, Sydnie Estep; and nephews, Craig and Joseph Baum, and Tyler Montgomery. Survived by her children, Bryan (Trish)...

Kathryn "Kate" M. Swemba

Kathryn "Kate" M. Swemba

May 8, 2020

Swemba, Kathryn “Kate” Margaret, 90, Las Vegas, NV, formerly of Cresson, went home to be with the Lord on May 8, 2020. Born April 1, 1930, daughter of the late Stephen and Margaret (Howe) Prebish. Preceded in death by her loving husband, Walter on May 3, 2013. She was the loving mother of her 3 children, Robert (Jaime) Swemba of...

Shakeria Jollene Morder

Shakeria Jollene Morder

May 4, 2020

Morder, Shakeria Jollene, 42, Mount Union, passed away unexpectedly May 4, 2020. Born April 17, 1978, Huntingdon, daughter of John E. and Pamela (Morder) Mitchell. Preceded in death by her grandparents, Milton and Patricia Turner; Izona Mitchell and James McMicke; uncle, Ronald Beaston. Survived by her parents; children, Symier Fortson, Mount Union; Alena Walker, Alexandra, VA; Kenyion Rivera Fortson, Mount...

Kathy M. Kreider

Kathy M. Kreider

May 3, 2020

Kreider, Kathy M., 70, Shirleysburg, passed away May 3, 2020 after a courageous battle with cancer. Born February 10, 1950, Washington D.C., daughter of the late George Ben and Eileen Elizabeth (Heflin) Britt. Preceded in death by her adopted mother, Argyle Tucker. Survived by her loving husband of 37 years, Raymond S. Kreider, Shirleysburg; daughters, Anita Gipe, Mechanicsburg; Raynette Kreider,...

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