OBITUARIES
Crystal M. Wagner
Mar 25, 2020
Wagner, Crystal Michele, 47, McVeytown, passed away March 25, 2020 surrounded by her family at home. Born February 4, 1973, Huntingdon, daughter of John R. and Linda K. (Price) Donaldson, Sr. Preceded in death by her grandparents, Mary Braun and Harv McCreary. Survived by her loving husband, James L. Wagner Jr.; children, Miranda Saia; Abram Wagner; brother, John R. Donaldson...
Walter L. Vinglas
Mar 24, 2020
Vinglas, Walter L., 93, Cresson, went home to be with the Lord March 24, 2020 at Vindobona Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Frederick, MD. Born November 15, 1926, Gallitzin, son of the late Joseph and Catherine (Abretski) Vinglas. Preceded in death by his loving wife, Marjorie O. (Chernesky), whom he married on June 7, 1948 and shared 68 years with; sons,...
Loretta J. Wilson
Mar 23, 2020
Wilson, Loretta J. (Green), 85, Boalsburg, went peacefully with the Lord on Monday, March 23, 2020, surrounded by her loving family. Born March 29, 1934, Mount Union, daughter of the late James E. and Elizabeth R. (Richardson) Green. Loretta was preceded in death by her loving husband, Paul S. Wilson, whom she was united in marriage on October 13, 1968;...
Allan J. Vaughn
Mar 22, 2020
Vaughn, Allan J., 68, passed away March 22, 2020. Born July 26, 1951, Huntingdon, son of the late Charles and Helen (Mellott) Vaughn. Survived by brothers, Mark Vaughn and wife Sandy; and Charles Vaughn and wife Debra; numerous nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and friends. Allan attended the Huntingdon Church of Christ. Allan enjoyed farming when he was able. He also...
Barbara J. Zischang
Mar 17, 2020
Zischang, Barbara J., 66, Cresson, passed away unexpectedly March 17, 2020 at her home. Born October 1, 1953, Philadelphia, daughter of the late Joseph and Margaret (Coll) Poling. Preceded in death by her loving husband, Alfred Zischang; son, Robert “Robbie” Brey; and sisters, Marge Hendrick and Alicia Welsh. Survived by her daughters, Anita Brey; Amanda Popish and husband, Joshua; and...
Emma R. Buseck
Mar 16, 2020
Buseck, Emma R., 95, Orbisonia, passed away March 16, 2020 at AristaCare at Woodland Park. Born February 17, 1925, Bellwood, daughter of the late Lewis B. and Mary L. (Robinson) Otto. Preceded in death by her loving husband, Clarence R.; brothers, Gerald and Bobby; and sisters, Isabel, Dorothy and Alice. Survived by her daughters, Susan Wilson, Dallas, GA; Linda Greenland...
Louella Coons
Mar 16, 2020
Coons, Louella (Clymans), 87, Mount Union, passed away March 16, 2020 at Penn Highlands Huntingdon. Born September 17, 1932, Decorum, daughter of the late Lela M. (Cornelius) and Chalmer B. Clymans. Preceded in death by her loving husband, Robert N. Coons, whom she married at the First United Methodist Church in Mount Union on July 6, 1957; 6 brothers and...
Margaret A. Cassatt
Mar 14, 2020
Cassatt, Margaret A. (Bodnar), 88, Mount Union, went home to be with the Lord March 14, 2020 at Ohesson Manor, Lewistown. Born July 28, 1931, Mount Union, daughter of the late George and Anna Bodnar. Preceded in death by siblings, Michael Bodnar, Helen Komir and George Bodnar. Survived by her children, Suzanne Brown and husband, Dan, Mount Union; Gregory Cassatt,...
Richard "Rick" J. Berkheimer, Sr.
Mar 9, 2020
Berkheimer, Sr., Richard “Rick” J., 61, Gallitzin, passed away after a brief illness March 9, 2020 at Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center, Johnstown. Born September 22, 1958, Altoona, son of the late Victor and Marie (Wilt) Berkheimer. Survived by his loving wife of 34 years, Catherine “Cathy” (Benzie) whom he married on July 6, 1985 at St. Mary’s Church, Gallitzin; sons,...
Victor G. Fulton
Mar 5, 2020
Fulton, Victor G., 71, Cresson, passed away March 5, 2020 at Elmcroft of Altoona. Born May 30, 1948, Johnstown, son of the late Ralph and Lois (Brosch) Fulton. Survived by his wife, Patricia (DeMayo) Bushaw-Fulton; children, Jason Fulton, Robert Reed, Geri Reed, Patrick Reed and Doug Reed; grandchildren, Sarah Reed, Kayla Reed, Lee Ann Reed, Danielle Reed and Penelope Johnston;...
Ida Mae Scott
Mar 4, 2020
Scott, Ida Mae, 91, Orbisonia, went to be with the Lord on March 4, 2020 at AristaCare at Woodland Park. Born April 2, 1928, Huntingdon, daughter of the late Raymond and Effie (Semple) Carbaugh. Preceded in death by her loving husband, Glenn A. Scott, whom she married on August 30, 1947; daughter, Beverly Jean Scott; sister, Mardella Fleck; brothers, Harold,...
Ana C. Fortson
Mar 3, 2020
Fortson, Ana C., 53, Mount Union, passed away unexpectedly March 3, 2020 at her residence. Born November 1, 1966, Guayama, Puerto Rico, daughter of Pedro and Carmen (Dones) Amaro. Survived by her parents; husband, James Benson, Jr.; children, Angel Garcia, Gianna Dones, Naaila Brinkley and Yasmeen Stewart; and 9 grandchildren. Preceded in death by her brother, Tony Marbelt. Ana enjoyed...
Thelma B. Miller
Mar 3, 2020
Miller, Thelma B., 89, Newton Hamilton, passed away March 3, 2020 at home surrounded by her family. Born December 15, 1930, Wayne Twp, daughter of the late Albert and Mary (Bilger) Boozel. Preceded in death by her loving husband, Robert Miller; brothers, Melvin, Foster, Brooks, John, Bertis, Lester and Albert, Jr.; sisters, Stella, Gladys, Becky, Geraldine, Mary and Shirley. Survived...
Harold "Red" L. Lantz
Mar 2, 2020
Lantz, Sr., Harold L. “Red”, 87, Mount Union, passed away March 2, 2020 surrounded by his family at home. Born August 2, 1932, Mount Union, son of the late Emory and Nellie (Glunt) Lantz. Preceded in death by his loving wife of 66 years, Rosalie J. Lantz; son, Ricky Lee Lantz; brothers, Emory Lantz Jr., and Robert “Lefty” Lantz. Survived...
Eleanor L. George
Feb 25, 2020
George, Eleanor L., 99, Cresson, went home to be with the Lord February 25, 2020 at her home. Born April 7, 1920, Lilly, daughter of the late Alex and Margaret (Rodden) Tickerhoof. Preceded in death by her loving husband, Joseph George, Jr.; son, Joseph George, III; grandson, Robert George, Jr.; brothers, Earl, Paul and Robert Tickerhoof; and sisters, Margaret Sweeney,...
Janet R. Lazere-Gottlied
Feb 23, 2020
Update:
The visitation and vigil service for Janet R. Lazere-Gottlied has been postponed until further notice. The family wishes to extend their heartfelt appreciation to each of you for your expressions of sympathy, but they also want everyone to be safe against the spread of the Coronavirus.
Lazere-Gottlied, Janet R., 70, Fort Washington, MD, formerly of Cresson, went home to...
Preston F. Lamberson
Feb 21, 2020
Lamberson, Preston Fred, 95, Mount Union, passed away on February 21, 2020 at AristaCare at Woodland Park. Born February 29, 1924, Mapleton Depot, son of the late Walter and Sarah (Parsons) Lamberson. Survived by his loving wife, Dorothy M. (Miller) Lamberson; children, William Lamberson, Janice K. Revercomb and husband, Mike, Michael Lamberson and husband, Will; step-children, Randall Roll and wife,...
Dorothy J. Rutter
Feb 20, 2020
Rutter, Dorothy Jane, 91, 14876 Croghan Pike, Mount Union, passed away February 20, 2020 surrounded by her family at Penn Highlands Huntingdon after a courageous 10-year battle with Alzheimer’s. Born February 18, 1929, Shade Gap, daughter of the late McCellan and Blanche (Robinson) Kerlin. Preceded in death by her loving husband of 62 years, Eugene D. Rutter, whom she married...
Anna Mae Myers
Feb 18, 2020
Myers, Anna Mae, 90, a resident of Garvey Manor Nursing Home, Hollidaysburg, formerly of Cresson, passed away Tuesday evening, February 18, 2020 at the home. Born in Sankertown on July 10, 1929, daughter of the late Herman I. and Elizabeth M. (Effinger) Eckenrod. On January 8, 1952 she married Leonard J. “Bud” Myers at St. Francis Xavier Church in Cresson,...
Lawrence "Dutch" A. Varner
Feb 16, 2020
Varner, Lawrence A. "Dutch", 58, McVeytown, passed away February 16, 2020 surrounded by his family at home. Born July 15, 1961, Trenton, NJ, son of the late Luther and Loretta (Fritsch) Varner. Survived by siblings, Luther Varner and wife, Judy; Linda Varner; Leona Peck and husband, Timothy; Leroy Varner and companion, Tracie Holder, all of McVeytown; several aunts and uncles;...
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