OBITUARIES
J. Walter Klein
Oct 8, 2020
Klein, J. Walter, 95, who resided in Cresson, PA for over 63 years, passed away Thursday, October 8, 2020 while residing in Loveland, Ohio. Born June 25, 1925, Walter was the son of the late Walter and Mary (Cunningham) Klein of Portage, PA. Walter, a beloved husband, was preceded in death by his wife Anne (Vancavage) to whom he was married...
Ronald G. Blair Sr.
Oct 5, 2020
Blair, Sr., Ronald George, 71, Mount Union, passed away unexpectedly October 5, 2020 at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville. Born January 16, 1949, in Calvin, PA son of the late Andrew John and Rella Mae (Grissinger) Blair. Survived by his loving wife, Bonnie (Love); Children Pamela Zilch and husband, Larry; Rebecca Taylor and husband, James; Michele Knepp and husband, Paul; Ronald...
James L. Diven
Sep 28, 2020
Diven, James L., 78, Newton Hamilton, passed away September 28, 2020 at home surrounded by his family. Born April 28, 1942, Newton Hamilton, son of the late Blair and Margaret (Rittenhouse) Diven. Preceded in death by brothers, Bob and Terry Diven; and sister, Peggy Diven. Survived by his loving wife, Evelyn Diane (Brunner); daughter, Tammy (Sam) Diven; son, Brian (Caitlyn)...
Paul Joseph Doyle
Sep 28, 2020
Doyle, Paul Joseph, 71, Munster Twp., passed away September 28, 2020 at UPMC Altoona. Born March 2, 1949, Lilly, son of the late Catherine “Vera” (Hershel) Doyle. Preceded in death by his brother, Robert. Survived by his loving wife, Mary C. (Carnes), whom he married on August 30, 1975 and just celebrated their 45th wedding anniversary; daughter, Missy Diehl, Huntingdon;...
Myrl E. Hocker
Sep 26, 2020
Hocker, Myrl E, 80, Huntingdon, died September 26, 2020 at Westminster Woods, Huntingdon. Born August 8, 1940, Huntingdon, son of the late George and Helen (Suter) Hocker. Preceded in death by siblings, John D. Hocker, Thelma Shore, Charles Hocker and half-brother, Joe Newman. Survived by wife, Sandra J. (Stallman) Hocker; daughters, Candy Keilly and husband, Bob, Lebanon; Pam Hampton, Mount...
Eugenia "Genie" M. Parrish
Sep 21, 2020
Parrish, Eugenia “Genie” M. (Moran), 74, was called home to heaven surrounded by her family on September 21, 2020 at UPMC Altoona. Born August 10, 1946, Altoona, daughter of the late Peter and Lydia (Bollman) Moran. Preceded in death by her childhood sweetheart Joseph E. Parrish, whom she married on August 19, 1961 and created a beautiful family; infant granddaughter,...
Stephen Curtis Taylor
Sep 21, 2020
Taylor, Stephen Curtis, 59, Mount Union, passed away September 21, 2020 surrounded by his family at his home. Born September 18, 1961, Huntingdon, son of the late Curtis B. and Sharon V. (McCreary) Taylor. Survived by his loving wife, Linda; Children, Jody Fye and husband, Jason; Joseph Huffnagle and fiancé, Sherry Smith; and Doug Huffnagle and wife, Erica; Two sisters,...
John Joseph Suchan
Sep 20, 2020
Suchan, John Joseph “Yuno”, 73, Hill Valley, passed away September 20, 2020 surrounded by his family at home. Born June 9, 1947, Mount Union, son of the late John F. and Anna P. (Danish) Suchan. Preceded in death by siblings, Frank Suchan, Edward Suchan, and Cathy Williams. Survived by his loving wife, Carolyn Jane (Hancock) Suchan; children, Amy Mittermeier and...
James K. Hollibaugh
Sep 19, 2020
Hollibaugh, James K., 76, Mount Union, passed away September 19, 2020 at home surrounded by his family. Born October 23, 1943, Rockhill, son of the late Kenneth and Anna (Byers) Hollibaugh. Preceded in death by his loving wife, Ruthann (Roberts) Hollibaugh; brothers, Tom and Richard Hollibaugh; sister, Natha Harris; and step-father, John Miller. Survived by his children, Thomas J. Hollibaugh...
Winifred E. Cooper
Sep 18, 2020
Cooper, Winifred E., 94, Orbisonia, passed away September 18, 2020 at AristaCare at Woodland Park. Born February 13, 1926, Orbisonia, daughter of the late James and Anna (Drake) Pheasant. Preceded in death by her husband, Melvin Cooper, Sr.; children, Barbara McGarvey; Melvin Cooper, Jr.; siblings, Manice Wakefield; Wendell “Buzz” Pheasant; and Joann Gilland. Survived by her children, James Cooper and...
Kevin Ross Flasher
Sep 14, 2020
Flasher, Kevin Ross, 59, Mount Union, passed away September 14, 2020 at Hershey Medical Center after an ongoing illness. Born August 5, 1961, Huntingdon, son of the late Arthur B. and Lillian L. (Hayes) Flasher. Preceded in death by siblings, Terry Wayne Flasher and Dennis Jack Flasher. Survived by siblings, Vicki Lefler, Arthur Flasher and wife Patricia, and Randy Flasher,...
Carla J. Weaver
Sep 14, 2020
Weaver, Carla J., 68, Cresson, passed away peacefully September 14, 2020 at UPMC Altoona. Born April 26, 1952, daughter of the late Francis and Rita (Stoltz) Moyer. Preceded in death by her husband, Wayne Weaver; sister, Joan Moyer; brother, John Moyer, brothers-In-Law, David Endler and Elmer Rickens. Survived by her children, Hope Benning, Duncansville; and Brian Weaver and girlfriend, Laura...
Jo Ann Lee
Sep 10, 2020
Lee, Jo Ann, 73, Mount Union, passed away September 10, 2020 surrounded by her family at UPMC Altoona. Born February 25, 1947, Huntingdon, daughter of the late Joseph and Tommiesene (Alexander) Loner. Preceded in death by siblings, Julia Richardson, Jack Loner and Jim Loner. Survived by children, Anthony Lee and Annette Copeland and husband, Cedric; 3 grandchildren, Shawnta Spriggs, Romikia...
Eunice M. Croll
Sep 5, 2020
Croll, Eunice M. (Illig), 94, Cresson, formerly of North Tonawanda, NY, passed away September 5, 2020 at the Presbyterian Village at Hollidaysburg. Born August 18, 1926, Ebensburg, daughter of the late Cyril A. and Cecelia L. (Sharp) Illig. Preceded in death by her grandsons, Daniel J. Croll, Jr. and Kenney Denson; brothers, William, Harold, Glen, Raymond and Richard Illig; and...
Joy L. Ginithan
Sep 5, 2020
Ginithan, Joy L. (Atherton), 83, Mount Union, passed away September 5, 2020 at home. Born February 18, 1937, Wayne Twp., daughter of the late Harry and Evelyn (Reeder) Atherton. Preceded in death by her loving husband, Robert Harry Ginithan, Sr., whom she married on November 14, 1954; grandson, Andrew Ginithan; siblings, Dennis Atherton, and Judy Myers; son-in-law, Max Brechbiel. Survived...
Jerry D. Atherton
Sep 2, 2020
Atherton, Jerry Don, 79, Mount Union, passed away September 2, 2020 surrounded by his family at home. Born September 20, 1940, Mount Union, son of the late Roy James and Thelma Mae (Woodward) Atherton. Preceded in death by his daughter, Sherry Atherton; siblings, Betty Myers, Charlotte Jaymes, Joy Winnick, Ken Atherton, Ben Atherton, Max Atherton, Tom Atherton, and Bradley Atherton....
James T. Caldwell
Aug 30, 2020
Caldwell, James Thomas, 72, Mount Union, passed away August 30, 2020 at UPMC Altoona after a courageous battle with cancer. Born December 28, 1947, Middletown, he was the son of the late Daniel R. and B. Jean (Williams) Caldwell. Survived by his loving wife, Diana (Atherton) Caldwell; daughters, Wendy Caldwell Gensimore and significant other, Keith; Brenda Phillips and husband, George;...
Arlene R. Dicosimo
Aug 25, 2020
Dicosimo, Arlene R. (Hollibaugh), 86, St. Thomas, formerly of Mount Union, passed away August 25, 2020 surrounded by her family at home. Born July 28, 1934, Rockhill Furnace, daughter of the late Orlando H. “Scamp” and Edith M. (Love) Hollibaugh. Preceded in death by her loving husband, James “Jimmy” Dicosimo; siblings, Pauline Hollibaugh, Esther Moore, Harold Hollibaugh, B. Jane Ford,...
Leo F. Glass, Sr.
Aug 24, 2020
Glass, Sr., Leo Francis, 87, Portage, passed away Monday, August 24, 2020 at Maybrook Hills, Altoona. Born on July 13, 1933 in Munster, son of the late Thomas and Clara (Rodgers) Glass. Preceded in death by his son, Charles Glass; grandson, Carter Allison; and sister, Dolores Burley. Survived by his son, Tom (Kelly) Glass of State College; daughter, Kathleen (Dwayne)...
Jules H. Shaffer
Aug 13, 2020
Shaffer, Jules H., 78, Mount Union, passed away unexpectedly August 13, 2020 at his home. Born January 5, 1942, Lewistown, son of the late Henry D. and Edith P. (Wilt) Shaffer. Preceded in death by his wife, Esther R. (Pyles); son, David Shaffer; and grandson, Cameron Wissinger. Survived by his daughter, Mary Lu Wissinger and husband Samuel; and grandsons, Brendan...
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