OBITUARIES

Darla Jeanne Sibis

Darla Jeanne Sibis

Feb 7, 2020

Sibis, Darla Jeanne, 60, Cresson, passed away February 7, 2020 at UPMC Altoona. Born January 11, 1960, Altoona, daughter of Frank P. and Joan A. (Tremel) Sibis. Preceded in death by her father; and maternal and paternal grandparents. Survived by her mother; daughters, Christina (Tim) and Katrina (Pat); brothers, Dan (Karen), Frank (Nancy), Bob (Cheryl) and Tom; sister, Becky Maloskey;...

Mary V. Harshbarger

Mary V. Harshbarger

Feb 5, 2020

Harshbarger, Mary V., 93, Mount Union, passed away February 5, 2020 at Penn Highlands Hospital, Huntingdon. Born January 10, 1927, Wayne Twp., Mifflin Co., 9th daughter of the late Albert and Mary (Bilger) Boozel, Sr. family of 18 children. Preceded in death by her loving husband, Paul W.C. Harshbarger whom she married on June 17, 1950 in Mt. Pleasant; brothers,...

Kenneth R. Grove, Jr.

Kenneth R. Grove, Jr.

Feb 4, 2020

Grove, Jr., Kenneth Robert, 80, Newton Hamilton, passed away February 4, 2020 surrounded by his family at Valley View Retirement Community, Belleville. Born May 19, 1939, Huntingdon, son of the late Kenneth R. and Freeda E. (Kelley) Grove, Sr. Preceded in death by his loving wife, Sarah J. (Minnick). Survived by his children, Gary Grove and wife, Deb, McVeytown; Sally...

Chauncey C. Steel

Chauncey C. Steel

Feb 3, 2020

Steel, Chauncey C., 37, Mount Union, passed away unexpectedly February 3, 2020 at his home. Born June 19, 1982, Huntingdon, son of Otis Cook, Sr. and Dawn Steel. Preceded in death by his father and grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Phillips. Survived by his mother; adopted mother, Joyce E. Phillips; siblings, Otis, Jr. and Greg, both of Lewistown; Patrick “Beanie”, Mount...

Cathy M. Grove

Cathy M. Grove

Feb 1, 2020

Grove, Cathy M. (Condrack), 65, Mill Creek, passed away February 1, 2020 at Geisinger Hospital, Lewistown. Born October 2, 1954, Three Springs, daughter of the late Michael J. and Joy A. (Lane) Condrack, Jr. Preceded in death by her brother, David Condrack. Survived by her companion, Kenneth Osborne, Sr.; son, Ronald Grove, Jr. and wife, Heidi; daughter, Kay Grove and...

Mary Ellen Scott

Mary Ellen Scott

Feb 1, 2020

Scott, Mary Ellen, 88, Huntingdon, formerly of Mount Union, passed away February 1, 2020 at AristaCare at Huntingdon Park. Born November 2, 1931, Shade Gap, daughter of the late Lester and Hazel (Moore) Scott. Preceded in death by her grandson, George Lancaster, Jr. and five brothers. Survived by her children, Anthony Scott and wife, Roxanne, Rawlins, WY; Cynthia Lancaster and...

Faith Ann Peters

Faith Ann Peters

Jan 31, 2020

Peters, Faith Ann, 49, Huntingdon, passed away unexpectedly January 31, 2020 at home. Born March 1, 1970, Huntingdon, daughter of John Alonza and Evelyn Jean (Brumbaugh) Coder, Sr. Preceded in death by her grandfather, William Brumbaugh; and grandmothers, Connie Brumbaugh and LaRue Coder. Survived by her parents; husband, Kenneth Peters; brothers, John A. Coder, Jr. and partner, Sherry; Van W....

Fredrick B. Snair

Fredrick B. Snair

Jan 30, 2020

Snair, Fredrick B., 76, Mount Union, formerly of Orbisonia, passed away unexpectedly January 30, 2020 at Penn Highlands. Born September 28, 1943, Altoona, son of the late James and Arlene (Park) Snair. Preceded in death by his siblings, Freeman Snair, Sandy Braho and Linda Gabert. Survived by his loving wife, Rose L. (Neason); daughters, Kim Clemens and husband, Dave, Mount Union;...

Robert Eugene Marshall

Robert Eugene Marshall

Jan 22, 2020

Marhsall, Robert Eugene, 66, Mount Union, passed away January 22, 2020 at home surrounded by family. Born September 5, 1953, Mount Union, son of the late Albert F. and Christine A. (Boriety) Marshall. Preceded in death by brother, John Marshall. Survived by brother, Gerald Marshall and wife, Carol, St. Thomas; sisters, Ilona Rinker, Florida; and Vicki Marshall, Mount Union; niece,...

Helen McMullen Fisher

Helen McMullen Fisher

Jan 19, 2020

Fisher, Helen (McMullen), 93, Mapleton Depot, passed away peacefully Sunday January 19, 2020, surrounded by her family. Born May 17, 1926, Mount Union, daughter of the late Melvin G. and Blanche (Welch) McMullen. Preceded in death by her loving husband, Donald J. “Flick” Fisher, whom she married on December 21, 1946, following his return from World War II; infant daughter;...

Alton Edward Rinker, Jr.

Alton Edward Rinker, Jr.

Jan 15, 2020

Rinker, Alton Edward Jr., 68, Huntingdon, passed away unexpectedly January 15, 2020 at Penn Highlands. Born March 10, 1951, Huntingdon, son of the late Alton and Arlene (Hess) Rinker. Survived by his children, Jamie Marshall; Alton “Bubbs” Marshall and wife, Bobbi; Wendy Prough and husband, Tim; and Stephanie Rinker and significant other, Dennis Hagans; 11 grandchildren, especially those closest to...

Joann R. Smith

Joann R. Smith

Jan 11, 2020

Smith, Joann R., 81, Cresson, went to be with the Lord, January 11, 2020 at her residence. Born May 2, 1938, Lilly, daughter of the late Joseph and Izora “Dolly” (McMullen) Eger. Preceded in death by her brothers, Eugene “Hound”, Walter “Gary” and Clair Eger. Survived by her children, Ernie Smith (Debbie); Michael Smith (Kim Harris), all of Cresson; 6...

William Gray Hunter

William Gray Hunter

Jan 11, 2020

Hunter, William Gray, 75, Orbisonia, formerly of Mount Union and Williamsport, passed away January 11, 2020 at UPMC Altoona. Born March 4, 1946, Jacksonville, FL, son of the late William and Beatrice (Williams) Hunter. Preceded in death by his loving wife, Phyllis A. (McKinney); sister, Myrtle Kane; and son-in-law, Steve Williams. Survived by his children, William “Butch” Hunter and wife,...

Jack D. Hoffman

Jack D. Hoffman

Jan 10, 2020

Hoffman, Jack Denton, 85, was welcomed by our Lord and Savior January 10, 2020, to be reunited with his wife, Edna. Born March 31, 1934, Three Springs, son of the late Aubrey and Alfaretta Hoffman. He graduated from Saltillo High School in 1952. Jack then met his wife of 63 years at the Shade Gap Picnic, where Edna was working the...

Nora Marie Winfree

Nora Marie Winfree

Jan 9, 2020

Winfree, Nora Marie (Secrest), 81, Mount Union, passed away January 9, 2020 at home surrounded by her family. Born August 25, 1938, Mount Union, daughter of the late Jackson L. and Bessie “Flo” (Arnold) Secrest. Preceded in death by her loving husband, Luther F. Winfree Sr.; brothers, Gary Arnold; Charles “Buckwheat” Secrest; and Rodney Secrest; sisters, Rosa Yocum and Jackie...

Paul A. Dell

Paul A. Dell

Jan 6, 2020

Dell, Paul A., 70, Three Springs, passed away unexpectedly January 6, 2020 at his home. Born September 28, 1949, Shirleysburg, son of the late Earl A. and Janet I. (Fogal) Dell. Preceded in death by his siblings, Delores Koch and Sheldon Dell. Survived by his loving wife, Wilma L. (Souders); sons, Allen Dell and wife, Deanna, Three Springs; Paul Dell...

Helen Ellen Bass

Helen Ellen Bass

Jan 1, 2020

Bass, Helen Ellen, 93, Newton Hamilton, passed away January 1, 2020 at AristaCare at Woodland Park, Orbisonia. Born February 6, 1926, Wilson, NC, daughter of the late Jasper Farmer and Rhoda Farmer-Pennington. Preceded in death by her loving husband, Fred J. Bass, with whom she shared over 70 years of marriage; son, Frederick Bass; grandson, James Bass; great-grandson, Alex Bass;...

Debra Ann Fulton

Debra Ann Fulton

Dec 31, 2019

Fulton, Debra Ann, 66, Cresson, passed away December 31, 2019 at UPMC Altoona. Born February 21, 1953, Sewickly, daughter of John F. Fulton and the late Dorothy L. (Plunkett) Fulton. Survived by her siblings, Beth Itle and husband, Matt; Chris Lybarger and husband, Jim; Karen Swain and husband, Dave; and Kim McCloskey and husband, Ray; nieces and nephews, Shannon Itle...

Herbert E. Copenhaver

Herbert E. Copenhaver

Dec 31, 2019

Copenhaver, Herbert E., 75, passed away December 31, 2019, at UPMC Altoona. Born March 24, 1944, the son of the late Clarence and Leora (Gibson) Copenhaver. Preceded in death by brother, William Copenhaver Sr. Survived by his loving wife, Shirley K. (Pollock); daughters, Sharon M. Greenholt and husband, Mark, Mechanicsburg; Nancy K. Kuntz and husband Thomas, Montoursville; son, Jeremy L....

John Frank Miller, Sr.

John Frank Miller, Sr.

Dec 31, 2019

Miller, John Frank Sr., 75, Neelyton, passed away December 31, 2019 at UPMC Altoona. Born August 9, 1944, Rockhill Furnace, son of Frank and Lillie (Colyer) Miller. Preceded in death his father; and siblings, Michael Miller and Susan Brant. Survived by his mother, Shade Gap; wife, Betty (Holden), whom he married on March 1, 1965 in Winchester, VA; son, John...

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