OBITUARIES
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
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
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...
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...
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)...
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
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,...
Thelma L. Biter
May 1, 2020
Biter, Thelma L., 82, Cresson, passed away peacefully May 1, 2020 at home surrounded by her family. Born July 31, 1937, Mooresville, WV, daughter of the late Jesse A. and Alice J. (Trexler) Wright, Sr. She married Robert “Bob” A. Biter on June 14, 1958. Survived by her loving husband of 61 years; four daughters, Reine Bianconi and husband John...
Jean E. Yelovich
May 1, 2020
Yelovich, Jean A., 87, Mount Union, died Friday May 1, 2020 following an extended illness. Born December 1, 1932, Mapleton Depot, daughter of the late Lawrence R. and Thelma P. (Park) Andrews. Preceded in death by her loving husband, Michael Yelovich, whom she married on January 30, 1956 at St. Catherine’s Roman Catholic Church, Mount Union; brother, L. Park Andrews,...
Nancy K. States
Apr 28, 2020
States, Nancy K., 77, Warrington, formerly of Fairless Hills and Mount Union, went home to be with the Lord April 28, 2020 at Neshaminy Manor, Warrington. Born May 29, 1942, Mount Union, daughter of the late Andrew and Katharine (King) Calupca. Preceded in death by her loving husband, Harry States; sisters, Sally Cunningham and Andrea Runk; and brother-in-law, Fred Cunningham....
Maria Anna Brooks
Apr 24, 2020
Brooks, Maria Anna, 85, Cresson, passed away April 24, 2020 at home. Born December 11, 1934, Athens, New York, daughter of the late William J. and Lorretta N. (Ellsworth) Brooks. Preceded in death by an infant daughter and son; two husbands; son, Michael MacDowell; brothers, Eugene, George and Francis Brooks; and son-in-law, Regis Newfield. Survived by her four children, John “Jake”...
Charles N. Biles
Apr 22, 2020
Charles “Trapper Chuck” Biles born December 2, 1940, Elrama, Washington County went to be with the Lord and his beloved wife on April 22, 2020, at his residence.
Charles was preceded in death by his parents, Charles W. and Elizabeth (Ruffing) Biles; his loving wife, Doris M. (Myers) Biles; brothers, Paul and William Biles and other beloved relatives.
Charles is...
Ronald R. Woodward
Apr 21, 2020
Woodward, Ronald R., 84, Rockhill Furnace, passed away unexpectedly at his home April 21, 2020. Born October 13, 1935, Shade Gap, he was the only son of the late Violet Lurene Woodward. Survived by wife, Barbara J. (Chilcoat) Woodward whom he married June 11, 1955 in Hagerstown Maryland; children, Deborah L. Denison, Orbisonia; David N. Woodward and wife Michele, Rockhill;...
Lavonda J. McClain
Apr 19, 2020
McClain, Lavonda J., 89, Mount Union, passed away April 19, 2020 at her home. Born May 18, 1930, in Allenport, Shirley Twp., daughter of the late Harry S. and C. Gladys (Jenkins) Carl. She was united in marriage to Gerald L. McClain on July 29, 1953 at the Allenport United Methodist Church by the Rev. Frank Crawford. Her husband of...
Charles Barry Fuhrman
Apr 17, 2020
Fuhrman, Charles Barry, 77, Mount Union, passed away April 17, 2020 at William Penn Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center, Lewistown. Born May 28, 1942, Fishing Creek Valley, Dauphin County, son of the late Martin and Maggie (Shaffer) Fuhrman. Preceded in death by siblings, Phillip Fuhrman and Martina Magaro. Survived by his loving wife, Carol A. (Sweigart); daughter, Dawn E. Burnham and...
Dennis P. Derr
Apr 17, 2020
Derr, Dennis P., 42, Cresson, passed away April 17, 2020 at his residence. Born December 30, 1977, Berwick, son of Fred L. and Patricia J. (Hoover) Derr. Preceded in death by his father; sister, Patty Grosz; brother, David Derr; and maternal and paternal grandparents. Survived by his mother, Patricia Derr, Ashville; sisters, Karen (Dustin) Burkey, Carrolltown; Stephanine (Brian) Risban, Cresson;...
B. Jean Edgin
Apr 14, 2020
B. Jean Edgin, 82, Mount Union, died Tuesday April 14, 2020, at Pennknoll Village, Everett. Born December 11, 1937, Shade Gap, daughter of the late Raymond and Ada Mae (Leedy) Johnson. At the request of the deceased there will be no services. Arrangements have been entrusted to Heath-Anderson Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Mount Union. Condolences may be made at AndersonFamilyFuneralHomes.com
Mark A. Welch
Apr 11, 2020
Welch, Mark A., 52, Huntingdon, passed away unexpectedly April 11, 2020 due to a motor vehicle accident. Born December 1, 1967, Huntingdon, son of Benjamin A. and Sharon E. (Henry) Welch, Sr. Preceded in death by his mother. Survived by father; sons, Bradley A. (Amber Cohenour) Welch, Port Royal; Matthew R. Welch, Marysville; Andrew M. Welch, West Chester; two grandchildren,...
Clair "Tom" F. Boozel
Apr 10, 2020
Boozel, Clair F. “Tom”, McVeytown, took his final trip, April 10, 2020 after battling Leukemia for 5 months. Born February 4, 1941, Wayne Township, son of the late John R. and Olive O. (Gill) Boozel. Preceded in death by siblings, John, Roy, Helen, Elsie, James, David, Norman, Harold, Margie, Glen and Sylvia; in-laws, David and Nora Renninger. Survived by his...
Margaret V. Drake
Apr 8, 2020
Drake, Margaret V., 99, Huntingdon, passed away April 8, 2020 at AristaCare at Huntingdon Park. Born January 26, 1921, Allenport, daughter of the late John T. and Mary (Pheasant) Varner. Preceded in death by her former husband, Donald Drake; and brother, Russell Varner. Survived by her niece, Sherry Waldron, and nephew, John Varner. Margaret was a 1939 graduate of Mount...
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