OBITUARIES
Carl R. Albright Jr.
Aug 24, 2024
Albright, Carl R. Jr. “Rocky”, 71, Huntingdon, passed away Saturday August 24, 2024, at Embassy at Huntingdon Park. Born November 25, 1952, New Brighton, son of the late Carl R. Albright Sr. and Betty J. (Wallace) Albright. Survived by his loving wife, Barbara J. (Douglass) Albright; daughters, Carla J. Rhodes and husband, Kelly; and Nancy J. Querry; stepsons, Daniel C....
Mary D. Brenneman
Aug 21, 2024
Brenneman, Mary D. (Saia), 93, Mount Union, passed away Tuesday August 21, 2024, at Celebration Villa Dillsburg. Born December 11, 1930, Mount Union, daughter of the late Frank J. and Catherine (Corda) Saia. Survived by her loving husband of 74 years, William “John” Brenneman; sons, Frank J. Brenneman and wife, Bonnie; Pierre A. Brenneman; and Jon J. Brenneman and wife,...
Kathleen J. Zinza
Aug 20, 2024
Zinza, Kathleen J., 71, Portage, formerly of Burnside, passed away peacefully on August 20, 2024, at her home. Born October 22, 1952, Indiana, PA., daughter of the late John B. Sr. and Audrey J. (Cunningham) Shimko. Preceded in death by her loving husband David Zinza; and brother, Ron Shimko. Survived by her daughter, Jennifer Wilkinson, Wilmore; son, Matthew Zinza, New...
Deborah Ann Sechrist
Aug 19, 2024
Sechrist, Deborah Ann (Morgan), 75, Hill Valley, passed away Monday August 19, 2024, at home surrounded by her family. Born July 8, 1949, Hill Valley, daughter of the late Bill L. and Lawanda (Wilson) Morgan. Survived by her husband, Barry R. Sechrist, whom she married on October 3, 1970. Also survived by her children, Barry R. Sechrist Jr. and wife...
Jack L. Ramsey
Aug 19, 2024
Ramsey, Jack L., 85, Orbisonia, passed away Monday August 19, 2024, at Wellspan Chambersburg Hospital. Born January 5, 1939, Clear Ridge Fulton Co., son of the late Clarence and Olive (Taylor) Ramsey. Survived by companion Betty M. (Miller) Ramsey; children, Brenda Varner; James Ramsey and wife, Leslie; Jacki Lehman and husband, Bob; Jim Whitsel and wife, Kelly; and Norman Whitsel...
Curtis L. White
Aug 10, 2024
White, Curtis L., 55, Mount Union, passed away Saturday August 10, 2024, at UPMC Shadyside, Pittsburgh. Born June 24, 1969, Huntingdon, son of Estella (Croyle) and the late Alvin White. Survived by his loving wife, Lois M. (Anderson) White; children, Micah, Anna, Abigail, Caleb, Andrew, and Grace; siblings, Tom White, Elaine White, Larry White, Wesley White and Paula Krouse. Curtis...
Katrina Dawn Danley
Aug 10, 2024
Danley, Katrina Dawn (Heath), 54, lost her battle from breast cancer on August 10, 2024. Born March 8, 1970, Huntingdon, daughter of Sandra D. (Focht) and the late Herbert Duane Dubbs. Survived by her loving husband, Richard O. “Rod” Danley; and only child, Chelsie N. Wilkerson and husband, Broc; 3 grandchildren, Hazel, Emmeline, and Wren; brother, Trevor Dubbs and wife,...
Richard E. Henderson
Aug 8, 2024
Richard E. Henderson, 78, of Duncansville, passed away Thursday, August 8, 2024, at his home. Born June 18, 1946, in Altoona, son of the late John C. and Betty M. (Lingenfelter) Henderson. He was preceded in death by his sister, Carol Neeley. Survived by his loving wife Billie Kearney of Duncansville; daughter, Christy Rickabaugh and husband, Kris of Pittsburgh; sister,...
Charles E. Hower
Aug 8, 2024
Hower, Charles Eugene, 74, Hill Valley, passed away August 8, 2024, at UPMC Altoona. Born July 7, 1950, Hill Valley, son of the late Clinton and Lois (Snyder) Hower. Survived by his son, Shane M. Hower and wife, Paige; grandchildren, Vance Hower and Ava Hower; nephew, Frank Hower; and niece, Angela Belkin. Preceded in death by a brother, Gary Hower....
Janet Louise Sechrist
Jul 25, 2024
Sechrist, Janet Louise (Lockett), 92, McVeytown, passed away on Thursday July 25, 2024, at Geisinger Lewistown. Born November 7, 1931, Lewistown, daughter of the late Clair and Edith (Flynn) Lockett. Preceded in death by her husband, Mervin C. Sechrist; and siblings, Roy Lockett, Clair Lockett Jr. and Mary Clark. Survived by children, Harold Lockett and wife, Sandy; Gary Sechrist; Albert...
Stephen J. Gergel
Jul 22, 2024
Gergel, Stephen J., 92, of Jacksonville, FL formerly of Mount Union, passed away July 22, 2024, in Florida. Born October 28, 1931, Mount Union, son of the late Michael and Agnes (Kuflick) Gergel. Surviving is his sister Helen Black and several nieces and nephews. He retired as an Lieutenant from the United States Navy after 25 years of service. Stephen...
Ruth E. Wilson
Jul 21, 2024
Wilson, Ruth E. (Lowry), 75, Orbisonia, passed away Sunday July 21, 2024, at Penn Highlands Huntingdon. Born August 18, 1948, Robertsdale, daughter of the late Albert Levi and Evelyn Jane Lowry. Survived by her husband, Guy Clyde Wilson Jr.; children, Chrystal Spayd and husband, Chris; Brian Benson and wife, Brandy; Jessica Benson; and Johnny Benson; 6 grandchildren, Derek, Sylver, Brayden,...
Bonnie Kay Hooper
Jul 20, 2024
Hooper, Bonita “Bonnie” Kay, 74, Three Springs, passed away Saturday July 20, 2024, at Mercy House of Chambersburg. Born April 6, 1950, Huntingdon, daughter of the late Allen C. and Lucy M. (Watkins) Nearhood. Survived by her loving husband, Frank Hooper; son, Scott R. A. Hooper and wife, Christy (Rydbom); brother, Roger “Robbie” Nearhood and wife, Teresa; nieces and nephews,...
John A. Atherton
Jul 13, 2024
Atherton, John A., 89, Shirleysburg, passed away Saturday July 13, 2024, at home surrounded by his family. Born January 30, 1935, Cedar Crest, son of the late Harry and Evelyn (Reeder) Atherton. Survived by his loving wife, Loretta J. (Snyder) Atherton. Also survived by children, Kris Wylupek; Kyle Atherton and wife, Jodi; Karl Atherton and wife, Karen; 7 grandchildren, Rebekah...
Barry Don Kissiel
Jul 4, 2024
Kissiel, Barry Don, 86, Mapleton, passed away Thursday July 4, 2024, at home surrounded by his family. Born February 3, 1938, Mapleton, son of the late Samuel P. and Mary (Skipper) Kissiel. Preceded in death by his wife, Meda E. (Yocum) Kissiel. Also preceded by a daughter, Wanda Hoover; and a brother, Samuel R. Kissiel. Survived by his children, Samuel...
Lu Ann Arnold
Jun 29, 2024
LuAnn Ramey Arnold, 70, went home to the Lord on June 29, 2024, at Geisinger Lewistown Hospital after a rapid decline in her health.LuAnn was born to George Robert and Doris L. (Dell) Ramey on March 21, 1954, in Huntingdon, Pa. She was united in marriage to Ed Arnold of Huntingdon. Mr. Arnold passed away in 2016. LuAnn is survived...
David P. Bost
Jun 28, 2024
Bost, David P., 64, Cresson, passed away Friday, June 28, 2024 at Maple Heights, Ebensburg after a brief battle with cancer. Born June 7, 1960, Altoona, son of the late Patrick and Olene (Sanker) Bost. He was preceded in death by his wife, Laura Beale. Survived by his sister, Patricia Bost and brother, Tim Bost and wife Kari. David was...
Bonnie Kay McWhirt
Jun 25, 2024
McWhirt, Bonnie Kay Gilliand, 76, Orbisonia, passed away June 25, 2024, at Embassy at Woodland Park, Orbisonia. Born February 9, 1948, Huntingdon, daughter of the late John and Delores (Gill) Gilliland. Survived by daughter, Elizabeth McWhirt; granddaughter, Caroline McWhirt; brother, John Gilliland and wife, Teresa; and long-time companion, Terry “Skip” Rinker. Preceded in death by siblings, Terry Gilliland, Steve Gilliland,...
Angel Arocho Cruz
Jun 16, 2024
Arocho Cruz, Angel, 80, Cresson, passed away on Sunday, June 16, 2024, at Hilltop Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center, Altoona. Born March 7, 1944, San Sebastian, Puerto Rico, son of the late Carmelo Arocho Ramus and Felicita Cruz Perez. Survived by daughters, Rosa and Sonya Arocho; sons, Jospeh Arocho and Angel Arocho Gonzalez; daughter in law, Norma Marrero; grandson, Mike Marrero;...
Waneta Strauser Zimmerman
Jun 10, 2024
Waneta (Moore) Strauser Zimmerman, 73, Reedesville, passed away June 10, 2024, at Geisinger Lewistown Hospital. Born October 3, 1950, Mifflin County, daughter of the late Raymond and Betsy (Thompson) Moore. Survived by children, Tammy Heebner, Michael Strauser, Betty Myers, Karl Strauser, and Kerry Cutshall; 12 grandchildren, 6 great grandchildren with 2 on the way. Preceded in death by 11 brothers...
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