OBITUARIES
Donald J. Biter, Sr.
Aug 14, 2019
Biter, Donald J., Sr., 79, Cresson, died suddenly August 14, 2019 at home. Born on his mother’s leap year birthday February 29, 1940, Altoona, son of the late Alvin J. and Leona E. (Link) Biter. He married Agnes Charlotte Wright, May 17, 1958 and her death this past January broke a marriage of over 60 years. He was also preceded in...
Erman P. Getz
Aug 9, 2019
Getz, Erman P., 96, Kistler, passed away August 9, 2019 at home. Born September 5, 1922, Mapleton Depot, son of the late Arthur and Edna (Flasher) Getz. Preceded in death by his son, Randy Getz; companion, Delores Rabenstein; five grandchildren; and three sisters and five brothers. Survived by his children, Allen Getz and wife, Brenda, Huntingdon; Sharon Cox and husband,...
Paul Yakymac
Aug 8, 2019
Yakymac, Paul, 92, Mount Union, went home to be with the Lord August 8, 2019 at AristaCare at Huntingdon Park. Born April 17, 1927, Mount Union, son of the late Daniel and Esther (McKinnis) Yakymec. Preceded in death by his sisters, Mary Rippert, Stella Loope, and Catherine Heidel. Survived by his loving wife, Katherine (Stasko); children, Paul and fiancée, Stacy...
Sharon V. Taylor
Aug 8, 2019
Taylor, Sharon V., 74, Mount Union, passed away August 8, 2019 at her home. Born February 10, 1945, in Kistler, daughter of the late Clarence and Huldah (Hicks) McCreary. Preceded in death by her siblings, Ronald and Harvey McCreary, Leora Mills, Naomi Gibbons, and Dennis McCreary. Survived by her children, Stephen Taylor and wife, Linda, of Mount Union, PA; Lori...
Patricia A. Dabaghi
Aug 2, 2019
Dabaghi, Patricia A. (McGuire), 68, Cresson, went home to be with the Lord August 2, 2019 at home surrounded by family. Born April 29, 1951, Altoona, daughter of the late Francis and Hilda (Strawmyer) McGuire. She was preceded in death by her brothers, Gerry, Harry and Tim McGuire; sister, Jane McClellan; brother-in-law, Bill Guzic; and niece, Christa McClellan. She is survived by her daughters,...
William R. Freidhof
Aug 1, 2019
Freidhof, William R., 77, Baltimore, MD, went home to be with the Lord August 1, 2019 at Genesis Multi-Medical Center, Towson, MD. Born August 19, 1941, Baltimore, MD, son of the late Raymond E. and Geraldine J. (Ford) Freidhof. At William’s request there will be no services. Interment St. Aloysius Cemetery, Cresson. Arrangements handled by Kennedy-Anderson Funeral Home & Cremation...
Loretta L. Morgan
Jul 31, 2019
Morgan, Loretta L., 82, of Shirleysburg, went to be with her Lord and Savior Wednesday, July 31, 2019 at UPMC Altoona. Born August 21, 1936 in Huntingdon County, she was the daughter of the late Wendell and Pauline (Worthing) Snyder. She was united in marriage to Leon “Jim” R. Morgan, Sr., who preceded her in death on May 21, 2003....
Maxine E. Horton
Jul 28, 2019
Horton, Maxine E. (Park), 94, Three Springs, passed away July 28, 2019 at Westminster Woods at Huntingdon. Born March 8, 1925, Three Springs, daughter of the late Raymond and Emma (Lane) Park, Sr. Preceded in death by her husband, Pershing Q. Horton; grandson, Terry Heaster; granddaughter, Melissa Cutshall; and siblings, Raymond Park, Jr., Sam Park, Louise Newman and James Park....
Robin "Rob" W. Zoldos
Jul 25, 2019
Zoldos, Robin W. “Rob”, 69, Cresson, formerly of Phoenix, AZ, passed away at his home on July 25, 2019 surrounded by his family after a brief illness. Born September 11, 1949, Philadelphia, son of Jerome A. and Betty (Hoop) Zoldos. Preceded in death by his mother and his best friend, Barry Kovach. Survived by his father; wife of 44 years,...
John R. Orehowsky
Jul 24, 2019
Orehowsky, John R., 90, Lilly, passed away Wednesday, July 24, 2019 at James E. Van Zandt VA Medical Center surrounded by his family. He was born June 24, 1929, Lilly, son of the late Francis and Sophie (Halupchak) Orehowsky. Preceded in death by sisters, Anna Walrow, Catherine Waschalk, Mary Zavada, Helen Wasil and Julia Stossel; and brother, Michael F. Orehowsky. ...
Rita L. Wilks
Jul 23, 2019
Wilks, Rita L. (Eberhart), 88, Cresson, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 23, 2019 at Cambria Care Center, Ebensburg, PA. Born June 8, 1931, she was the daughter of Lewis and Caroline Eberhart. She was preceded in death by her parents, and siblings: Paul, William, Janet, Donald, Lewis, Gerald, and infant brother, Patrick. She married Chief Warrant Officer Four, Benny H....
Harry E. Bobst
Jul 22, 2019
Bobst, Harry E., 71, Mount Union, passed away July 22, 2019 at AristaCare at Huntingdon Park. Born January 20, 1948, Washington D.C., son of Harry T. and Doris (Longwell) Bobst. Preceded in death by his father. Survived by his mother; wife, Gail (Bingle) Bobst; brother, Ronnie Bobst and wife, Tina, OH; nieces and nephews, Kristy Bobst, OH; Marquee Strait, McVeytown;...
Barbara A. Gill
Jul 21, 2019
Gill, Barbara A., 61, Mount Union, passed away July 21, 2019 at UPMC Altoona. Born April 14, 1958, Huntingdon, daughter of the late Ray L. and Barbara C. (Miller) Hughes. Preceded in death by her husband, Joseph L. Gill; grandson, Noah Beatty; and half-sister, Charlene Walker. Survived by her daughters, Barbara and Crystal Frick, both of Mount Union; two grandchildren, Raylee...
Darla Mae Worthy
Jul 20, 2019
Worthy, Darla Mae, 23 week stillborn, precious baby girl of Aaron E. Worthy and Kayla R. Barry, was born into the arms of angels on July 20, 2019 at UPMC McGee Womens Hospital. Darla is survived by her parents; siblings, Jacob E., Faith L., and Noah A. Worthy; paternal grandparents, Eugene N. and Beth A. (Smith) Worthy; maternal grandparents, Karl...
Barbara J. Whitsel
Jul 20, 2019
Whitsel, Barbara J., 94, of Mount Union, passed away on July 20, 2019 at her home. Born May 27, 1925, in Brownsville, Pennsylvania, daughter of the late Roy E. and Hazel (Warne) Jensen. She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Paul E. Whitsel; son, Stanley; and sister, JoAnn Betts. Survived by her children, Ralph Weaver and wife, Karin,...
William P. Summers
Jul 20, 2019
Summers, William P., 92, formerly of Bellwood and Orlando, Fla., passed away on Saturday, July 20, 2019 at the Hollidaysburg Veterans Home. Born on January 30, 1927, son of Paul and Charlotte Summers. He married Lina Morrison, who preceded him in death. In addition to his parents and wife, he was preceded in death by a daughter, Linda. Surviving are...
Audrey Jean Glunt
Jul 19, 2019
Glunt, Audrey Jean, 89, Orbisonia, passed away July 19, 2019 at her home. Born January 25, 1930, Rockhill Furnance, daughter of the late Earl and Alberta (Starr) Painter. Preceded in death by her loving husband, Jonathan Glunt; sisters, Cleo Snyder, Christine McConaughey, Joan Painter and Donna Waite; brothers, Jack & Donald Painter, and two infant brothers who died in infancy....
Lester D. Edgin
Jul 19, 2019
Edgin, Lester D., 78, Mount Union, went to be with the Lord on July 19, 2019. Born on November 19, 1940, Mount Union, son of the late Chalmer R. and Minerva (Crone) Edgin. Preceded in death by four brothers and four sisters, Lenora, Robert, Mary, Elwood, Arthur, Clair, Jean, and Helen. Survived by his wife of 50 years, Linda J....
Thomas L. Gaff, Jr.
Jul 12, 2019
Gaff, Jr., Thomas L., 49, Mount Union, passed away July 12, 2019. Born June 18, 1970, Lewistown, son of Thomas “Butch” L. Gaff, Sr. and Annie L. (Lower) Gartland. Preceded in death by his father and his beloved dog, Ozzy, whom he enjoyed spending time with. Survived by his mother of McVeytown; wife, Dena Gaff of Mount Union; son, Brett...
Louis Nickoloff
Jul 10, 2019
Nickoloff, Louis, 95, lifetime resident of Mount Union, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Wednesday, July 10, 2019 at Aristacare at Woodland Park, Orbisonia, PA. Born February 11, 1924 in Cedar Crest, Lucy Furnace, Mount Union, Lou was the son of Crist and Mary Agnes (Mazer) Nickoloff. Lou was married twice. First to Rose Scrivo and later to Mary...
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