OBITUARIES
Nathan M. McDermott
Apr 2, 2020
McDermott, Nathan Michael, 42, Cresson, passed away April 2, 2020. Born September 8, 1977, Altoona, son of Michael and Mary (Dziabo) McDermott. Preceded in death by maternal grandparents, Anthony and Anne Dziabo; paternal grandparents, James and Rose Mary McDermott; uncles, Patrick and Daniel McDermott; aunt, Kathleen McDermott; and cousin, Kristina Giblock. Survived by parents; wife, Stacy (Crynock) McDermott; children, Gracie Havrilla and Izabella...
Roderick D. Aurand
Apr 1, 2020
Aurand, Roderick Dale, 67, Rockhill Furnace, passed away peacefully April 1, 2020 at home surrounded by his family. Born December 12, 1952 son of the late Dale Aurand of McVeytown. Survived by his companion of 38 years, Patricia Freeman; daughter, Wendy Anderson and husband Tim, Orbisonia; 3 grandchildren, Tyi McCartney, Rockhill Furnace; Kyle Smith, Hustontown; Alexys Anderson, Orbisonia; 3 great-grandchildren,...
James Richard Myers, III
Apr 1, 2020
Myers, III, James “Jimmy” Richard, 25, Mount Union, passed away April 1, 2020 at home. Born September 14, 1994, Huntingdon, son of the late Crystal Dawn Myers. Preceded in death by great-grandparents, James R. and Iva Myers; uncle, Sam Myers. Survived by fiancé, Akaysha Cullen; children, Rolland Myers and Ryot Myers; brothers, Bryan Copenhaver and Kyle Houck Myers; sister, Kendra...
Gralen E. Hobble
Mar 27, 2020
Hobble, Gralen Eugene, 70, Shirleysburg, passed away unexpectedly March 27, 2020 at home. Born October 17, 1949, Newton Hamilton, son of the late Joseph and Helen (Kerr) Hobble. Predeceased by brother, Joseph Hobble Jr. Survived by his son, Daniel Hobble and fiancé Taylor Stark; sisters, Helen Harshbarger and husband Dick; Sandra Keith and husband Dean; nephews, Clint and Corey; nieces,...
Lois Ann Rosensteel
Mar 27, 2020
Rosensteel, L Ann, 83, formerly of Mount Union, passed away on March 27, 2020 at AristaCare at Hillsdale Park. Born May 6, 1936, Lewistown, daughter of the late Paul W. and Mabel I. (Harris) Gilbert. Preceded in death by her loving husband, Fredrick I. Rosensteel. Survived by daughters, Julie Rosensteel, Melinda Eaken and husband Calvin; and Donna Flowers; 5 grandchildren,...
Carol A. Lidonnice
Mar 25, 2020
Lidonnice, Carol A., 75, Lilly, passed away on March 25, 2020 at home. Born August 6, 1944, Elizabeth City, NC, daughter of the late Dr. James B. and Mary (Sanderson) Leap. Preceded in death by her husband, Joseph R. Lidonnice. Survived by her daughter, Julie McDonald, Philadelphia, PA; son, John Lidonnice (Melissa), Columbus, OH; sister, Maribeth Mitchell, Dunedin, New Zealand; brother,...
Robert M. Baker, Sr.
Mar 25, 2020
Baker, Sr., Robert M., 80, Hudson, FL, formerly of Cresson passed away on March 25, 2020 at Gulfside Hospice at Heather Hill, New Port Ritchey, FL. Born April 26, 1939, Altoona, PA, son of the late Leo A. and Grace M (Noel) Baker. Proceeded in death by his loving wife Judith L. (Gettings), with whom he shared 57 years of marriage;...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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