OBITUARIES
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
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
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
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
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...
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...
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....
Dorothy M. Shields
Dec 30, 2019
Shields, Dorothy M., 91, Mount Union, passed away December 30, 2019, at Penn Highlands. Born May 21, 1928, Saltillo, daughter of the late Howard and Emily (Drake) Hershey. Preceded in death by husband, John W. Shields and brother, Glenn Hershey. Survived by daughter, Linda Jenkins and husband, Thomas; son, David Shields and wife, Brenda; brother, Gary Hershey; 4 grandchildren, Christine...
Charles "Jake" Ellenberger
Dec 29, 2019
Ellenberger, Charles “Jake” M. Jr., 71, Mill Creek, passed away December 29, 2019. Born July 26, 1948, Huntingdon, son of the late Charles and Nora (Dell) Ellenberger. Survived by his loving wife Karen Sue (Wagner); sons, Charles III “Tyke” and wife, Dawn, Maryland; Scott “Booger” and wife, Josie, Manor Hill; daughter, Sierra and husband, Nathan, Strodes Mills; 9 grandchildren and...
Evelyn "Mitzie" L. Stoner
Dec 29, 2019
Stoner, Evelyn “Mitzie” Louise, 89, Mapleton Depot, passed away December 29, 2019 at Aristacare at Woodland Park in Orbisonia. Born March 9, 1930, Huntingdon, daughter of the late Vaughn and Hulda (Gloss) Hooper. Preceded in death by her husband of nearly 53 years, Marvin E. Stoner and 3 sisters and 4 brothers. Survived by daughters, Debby Miller and husband, Bill...
Wayne L. Runk
Dec 25, 2019
Runk, Wayne L., 83, Mount Union, passed away December 25, 2019, at his son’s home in McVeytown. Born October 24, 1936, in Springfield Township, Huntingdon County, he was the son of the late Moses and Ruth (Ramsey) Runk. He was married to the former Donna L. Long on December 23, 1955. Mrs. Runk preceded him in death December 14, 2013. ...
Hazel O. Bell
Dec 22, 2019
Bell, Hazel O., 93, of Mapleton Depot, passed away unexpectedly December 22, 2019 at her home. Hazel was born on June 4, 1926, daughter of the late John and Edith Yeager. She was preceded in death by her loving husband of nearly 67 years, Vern R. Bell, Sr. Hazel is survived by her children, Robert Bell and wife, Judy; Edwin...
William S. Higgins
Dec 20, 2019
Higgins, William S., 72, Mount Union, passed away December 19, 2019. Born December 29, 1946, Sparta, Wisconsin, son of the late William L. and Catherine M. (Plough) Higgins. Preceded in death by his dear son, Robert W. Higgins. Survived by his loving wife, Darlene Higgins; children, Billy Higgins; and Katie Garber and husband, Patrick; granddaughter, Aidan; grandson, Landon; brothers, Raymond...
Edna Grace Hoffman
Dec 14, 2019
Hoffman, Edna Grace (Harry), 82, Three Springs, made the journey to her forever home in Heaven with her Lord & Savior Jesus Christ on December 14, 2019, surrounded by family. Born August 26, 1937, Shade Gap, daughter of the late Wilbur “Red” Harry and Violet (Snyder) Meily. She devoted her 82 years of life to serving the Lord, being a...
Gerald "Jerry" F. Boland
Dec 12, 2019
Boland, Gerald F. “Jerry”, 83, Gibsonia, PA, formerly of Cresson, died December 12, 2019 at St. Margaret Hospital in Pittsburgh, PA. He was born March 26, 1936 in Cresson, son of the late Harold J. and Savilla A. (Sellers) Boland. On June 6, 1964 he married Mary Judith "Judy" Bishop at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church, Cresson. Surviving are his wife...
Shalon Elizabeth Heaster-Porter
Dec 8, 2019
Porter, Shalon Elizabeth (Heaster), 36, Mount Union, passed away unexpectedly December 8, 2019 at her home. Born June 22, 1983, Huntingdon, daughter of Dennis R. “Moe” and Karen S. (Taylor) Heaster. She was married to Thomas D. Porter on October 31, 2010 in Mill Creek. Preceded in death by her husband, father, maternal and paternal grandparents, brother, Joseph Heaster; and...
Arley L. Knepper
Dec 5, 2019
Knepper, Arley L, 94, Three Springs, passed away December 5, 2019 at AristaCare at Woodland Park. Born January 23, 1925, Three Springs, son of the late Elmer and Nellie (Yingling) Knepper. Preceded in death by siblings, Ladema Barnett, Chalmer Knepper and Pryor Knepper. Survived by nieces and nephews, Merrill Kerlin, Hagerstown, MD; Carl Barnett and wife, Pat, Huntingdon; LaVonna Greene,...
Arnold "Buzz" Gutshall
Nov 30, 2019
Gutshall, Arnold “Buzz”, 79, Three Springs, passed away November 30, 2019 at AristaCare at Woodland Park. Born October 8, 1940, Orbisonia, son of the late Vaughn Richard and Virginia Mae (Hoffman) Gutshall. Preceded in death by son, Doug Gutshall; sister, Pat Jenkins; and brother, David Gutshall. Survived by his loving wife of 60 years, Sandra; children, Rhonda Knepper and husband,...
Joanne Darlene Richards
Nov 30, 2019
Richards, Joanne Darlene, 80, Calvin, passed away November 30, 2019 at 2:10 a.m. at AristaCare at Woodland Park. Born June 17, 1939, Duncansville, daughter of the late Alfred L. and Vivian M. (Magill) White. She was united in marriage to Wayne L. Richards on June 17, 1957 at the Hicks Memorial Methodist Church by the Rev. Louis Barth. Joanne is...
John "Pete" Rickens
Nov 30, 2019
Rickens, John Peter "Pete", 56, Cresson, passed away at his home in Sankertown on November 30, 2019. Born May 15, 1963, Rapid City, SD, son of Robert W. and Janet E. (Moran) Rickens. Preceded in death by his father; and Joe and Craig Baum, whom he cared for. Survived by his mother; children, Amber Rickens (Jason K.), Jason Rickens (Becca...
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