OBITUARIES
Samuel B. Decker
Oct 7, 2024
Decker, Samuel Benjamin, 35, Cresson, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, October 7, 2024. Born May 21, 1989, DuBois, Clearfield County, son of David & Jeanine Decker and Kathryn & William Elenchin. Sam leaves behind brothers, Travis, Jacob (Amanda), Adam and Zac; and sisters; Nichole (Bobby), Mary Kate (Tyler) and Hannah (Carter). He was also adored by...
Jerry R. Frankenburger
Oct 3, 2024
Jerry R Frankenburger, 78, of Mill Creek, PA passed away on October 3, 2024, at his home from pancreatic cancer. He was born August 27,1946 in Williamsburg, Kentucky. He was the son of Robert Frankenburger and Mildred Freeman, both preceded him in death. He is survived by his loving wife, Deborah Frankenburger, whom he married in 1988. They enjoyed fishing,...
Coreen Trice Lewis
Oct 2, 2024
Lewis, Corren (Trice), 75, Mount Union, passed away Wednesday October 2, 2024, at home surrounded by her family. Born September 4, 1949, Huntingdon, daughter of the late John Jefferson Jr. and Eula Mae (Grice) Trice. Survived by her loving companion, Wayne Perkins; daughter, Felicia Trice Richardson and husband, Tyron; 1 granddaughter, Rahmaea Lockley; siblings, Julia Mae Vaughn and husband, Robert;...
Elmer E. Davis
Oct 1, 2024
Davis, Elmer Earl “Sock”, 93, West Township Petersburg, passed away Tuesday October 1, 2024, at home surrounded by his family. Born June 26, 1931, at Peaceful Terrain Farms, Petersburg, son of the late E. Earl and Virginia (Gensimore) Davis. He was united in marriage to the former Marcella Mitchell on February 19, 1960. In addition to his wife of 64...
John G. Atherton
Oct 1, 2024
Atherton, John G. “Johnny”, 62, Cedar Crest, passed away unexpectedly Monday October 1, 2024, at home. Born February 22, 1962, Cedar Crest, son of the late John S. and Judith (Booher) Atherton. Survived by his wife, Susan R. Walters; children, Alicia Farver and husband, Tom; Renee Covert and husband, Galen; Chevelle Atherton; John Hunter Atherton; and Tayler Massey and husband,...
Patricia Lou Sunderland
Sep 29, 2024
Patricia Lou Sunderland, 93, of 3813 US HWY 522 South, McVeytown, passed away at 10:20 a.m. on Sunday, September 29, 2024, at her home in Wayne Township, where she had resided for the past 74 years. She was born October 21, 1930, in Bratton Township, Mifflin County, the middle child of the late William Charles “Turk” Miller and Gertrude Kauffman...
Samuel D. Heath
Sep 28, 2024
Heath, Samuel D., 79, Huntingdon, passed away Saturday September 28, 2024, at home. Born September 28, 1945, Dudley, son of the late Norman and Mary (Detwiler) Heath. Survived by a daughter, Wendy Snyder and companion, Ron; 2 grandchildren, Nathan Smithmyer and Athena Canonico; and siblings, Sheldon “Bud” Heath, Judy C. Hoover, Pearl Dianne Neville, and Becky Nieves. Preceded in death...
Ruth Gwendolyn Hanes
Sep 28, 2024
Hanes, Ruth Gwendolyn (Tressler), 91, Mount Union, passed away Saturday September 28, 2024, surrounded by her family at Penn Highlands DuBois. Born April 25, 1933, Howard, daughter of the late Fred and Madline (Markle) Tressler. Survived by children, Nancy Kumpf and husband, Guy; Clyde Edward Hanes and fiancé, Dusty; Dennis Leroy Hanes and fiancé, Patricia; and Steven Hanes; 10 grandchildren,...
Mahlon Thomas Morder
Sep 25, 2024
Morder, Mahlon Thomas “Tom”, 76, Shirleysburg, passed away Wednesday September 25, 2024, surrounded by his family at Conemaugh Medical Center, Johnstown. Born October 4, 1947, Allenport, son of the late Mahlon L. and Margie A. (Shellnut) Morder. Survived by his loving wife, Dawn C. (Holesapple) Morder. Also survived by his daughters, Dannyica Sheeler and husband, Roger; Crystal Mellott; Murinda Snyder...
Cleo L. Grissinger
Sep 24, 2024
Grissinger, Cleo L., 86, Huntingdon, passed away Tuesday September 24, 2024, at Westminster Woods. Born April 10, 1938, Huntingdon, daughter of the late Alfred S. and Helen V. (Volusuk) Whitsel. Preceded in death by her husband, Harold A. Grissinger who passed March 22, 2016. Survived by her son, David L. Grissinger and wife, Colleen. Mrs. Grissinger was a member of...
Regis J. Kinback Sr.
Sep 22, 2024
Kinback, Regis J. Sr., 80, Lilly, passed away on Sunday, September 22, 2024, at his home surrounded by his loving family. Born on June 8, 1944, Lilly, son of the late Robert and Mary (McEwan) Kinback. In addition to his parents, he is predeceased by children, James Kinback and another son lost in infancy, Regis Kinback Jr; brothers, Gerald (Barbara)...
Kenneth R. Eger
Sep 22, 2024
Eger, Kenneth R., 66, Cresson, passed away on Sunday, September 22, 2024, at Maple Heights Health and Rehab Center. Born on May 30, 1958, son of the late James and Laverne (Link) Eger. Preceded in death by siblings, James Eger, Janet Lee, Lucy Eger, Ruth Eger, Bill Eger, Patty Eger, Barbara Eger, and Thomas Eger. Survived by his loving wife...
Clair E. Kester
Sep 22, 2024
Kester, Clair E., 75, Hill Valley, passed away Sunday September 22, 2024, surrounded by his family at Geisinger Lewistown. Born February 9, 1949, Shirley Township, son of the late Clair A. and Dorothy (Zeigler) Kester. Survived by his loving wife, Susette (Thomas) Kester; daughters, Traci Ann Whitsel; Laurie Sue Griffiths and husband, John; Susette Gail Bilger and husband, Norman; 6...
Roy E. Thomas Jr.
Sep 12, 2024
Thomas, Roy E. Jr., 85, Three Springs, passed away Thursday September 12, 2024, at home. Born September 12, 1939, Huntingdon, son of the late Roy E. Thomas Sr. and Dorothy L. (Brown) Thomas. Survived by his loving wife, Dolores M. (Wilson) Thomas; children, Jeffrey E. Thomas and wife, Frani; and Kirk E. Thomas and wife, Nanette; 3 grandchildren, Matthew, Cassandra...
Robert R. "Bob" Morgan
Sep 7, 2024
Morgan, Robert R. “Bob”, 91, Hill Valley, went to be with the Lord on Saturday September 7, 2024, at home surrounded by his family. Born January 29, 1933, Hill Valley, son of the late Ralph S. and Agnes G. (Garver) Morgan. Preceded in death by his loving wife, Della (Pawuk) Morgan; and a brother, Leon “Jim” Morgan. Survived by children,...
Nancy J. Roth
Sep 3, 2024
Roth, Nancy J., 81, Johnstown, passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her loving family on Tuesday, September 3, 2024. Born November 4, 1942, Johnstown, daughter of the late Melvin E. and Imogene D. (Ickes) Gallagher. She is preceded in death by her sister, Maryann Miles; daughter, Debra Robertson; son, Harry Robertson; and granddaughter, Brandy Robertson. Survived by her...
Kenneth M. Anderson
Aug 27, 2024
Anderson, Kenneth M. Sr., 74, Gallitzin, passed away Tuesday, August 27, 2024 at Maybrook Hills, Altoona. Born December 22, 1949, Johnstown, son of the late Francis C. and Evelyn M. (Gindlesberger) Anderson. He was also preceded in death by a brother, Bob Anderson. Survived by his sons, Kenneth Anderson Jr. and Beldazar Anderson; daughter, Nikki Abdulla; sister, Lois Acker-Worley; and...
James F. Lynch
Aug 25, 2024
James F. Lynch, 70, Murrysville, formerly of Altoona, passed away Sunday, August 25, 2024 at UPMC Presbyterian, Pittsburgh. Born September 12, 1953, Altoona, son of the late Thomas W. and Madeline C. (Lumadue) Lynch. Preceded in death by his sister, Frances Davinsizer. Survived by his loving wife, Rosemary L. (Softy) Lynch; daughters, Angelique Lynch of Pittsburgh, and Alisha Seelye of...
Delores W. "Red" Long
Aug 24, 2024
Long, Delores W. (Wakefield) “Red”, 93, Huntingdon, passed away Saturday August 24, 2024, at Westminster Woods. Born August 7, 1931, Mapleton, daughter of the late Charles and Anna (Conway) Wakefield. Preceded in death by her husband, Willard “Max” Long; and siblings, Dora, Phyllis, Kathy, Betty, Richard, Russell, and George. Survived by her children, Pamella Hess and husband, Mark; Christine Dimoff...
Betty M. Walker
Aug 24, 2024
Walker, Betty “Betsy” Melinda (Keiser), 68, Mapleton, passed away Saturday August 24, 2024, at Embassy of Huntingdon Park. Born August 9, 1956, at home on Water Street in Mount Union, daughter of the late Ralph and Betty (Flagle) Keiser. Survived by children, Pam Somers and husband, Mark; Scott Walker and wife, April; Shawn Walker and ex-wife, Chass; Coty Phachansiri; Nicci...
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