OBITUARIES

Huguette Jenkins

Huguette Jenkins

Jun 9, 2024

Huguette (Brenon) Jenkins, 89, of Hill Valley, Mount Union, passed away peacefully on June 9th, 2024, at Embassy at Woodland Park in Orbisonia, PA after a brief illness. Mrs. Jenkins was born February 3rd, 1935, in Nancy, France to Robert Brenon and Marcelle Barbe Dine. At the age of 24, Huguette was united in marriage to John L. Jenkins in...

Ronald R. Laney

Ronald R. Laney

Jun 7, 2024

Laney, Ronald R., 82, Cresson, passed away unexpectedly Friday, June 7, 2024 at his home. Born October 13, 1941, Indiana Co., son of the late Arthur H. and Amanda M (Long) Laney. Preceded in death by his wife, Nancy Lou (Skidmore); daughter, Shari Laney; and grandson, Adam Fry; and 7 sisters and 4 brothers. Survived by his children, Julie (Andy)...

Leonard W. Garrett

Leonard W. Garrett

Jun 6, 2024

Leonard Garrett completed his earthly journey on Thursday, June 6, 2024, passing peacefully during the early morning hours. While Leonard is joining our heavenly father, angels and other loved ones who have passed, his 94-year journey as the patriarch includes a legacy of his loving wife, Dorothy (Delozier), four children, Karen; Mark & wife Tammy; Beth & husband Robert; and...

Richard Allen Gergel

Richard Allen Gergel

Jun 6, 2024

Gergel, Richard Allen, 77, Huntingdon, passed away Thursday June 6, 2024, at William Penn Nursing Home, Lewistown, following a brief illness. Born October 3, 1946, Washington D.C., son of the late John M. Gergel Sr. and Susan (Svrcek). Survived by his loving wife, Susan J. (Quinn) Gergel; daughter, Deanne M. Kylor and husband, Travis; grandson, Devon Kylor and companion, Courtney;...

Elwood "Jim" J. Drass, Jr.

Elwood "Jim" J. Drass, Jr.

Jun 1, 2024

Drass, Elwood “Jim” J. Jr., 89, Cresson, passed away on Saturday, June 1, 2024, at Hilltop Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center, Altoona. Born April 30, 1935, Loretto, son of the late Elwood J. Sr. and Kathryn D. (Batulis) Drass. Preceded in death by his loving wife, Mary Elizabeth (Conrad) Drass; daughter-in-law, Tammy Drass; and a brother, Mark Drass. Survived by his...

John W. Egnot

John W. Egnot

Jun 1, 2024

Egnot, John W., 79, Cresson, went to be with his heavenly family on Saturday, June 1, 2024. Born May 23, 1945, Uniontown, Fayette Co., son of the late John P. and Anne (Csmos) Egnot. John was the last surviving member of his immediate family. He is survived by wife, Susan M. (Schenk) and son, John W. Egnot Jr. and wife...

Rodney Earl Worthy

Rodney Earl Worthy

May 20, 2024

Worthy, Rodney Earl, 62, Huntingdon, passed away Monday May 20, 2024, at home surrounded by his family. Born May 10, 1962, Huntingdon, son of the late Leroy and Darlene (Garlock) Worthy. Survived by his loving wife, Susi D. (Rhodes) Worthy; children, Angela Leonard and husband, David; and Rodney E. Worthy Jr. and companion, Cassie Riley; and a brother, Neal Worthy....

Raymond M. Singer Jr.

Raymond M. Singer Jr.

May 19, 2024

Singer, Raymond M. Jr. “Bud”, 75, McVeytown, went home to be with the Lord Sunday May 19, 2024 at his residence surrounded by his family. Born September 16, 1948, Mount Union, son of the late Raymond M. Sr. and Martha (Kruis) Singer. Survived by loving wife of 54 years, Connie (Bowser) Singer, children, Roxanne Hassinger, Monica Simcisko and spouse, Denny;...

Judy Lynn Goss

Judy Lynn Goss

May 18, 2024

Goss, Judy Lynn, 69, Huntingdon, passed away May 18, 2024. Born March 12, 1955, Huntingdon, daughter of the late Clair and Arlene (Cohenour) Goss. Preceded in death by a brother, Lee Goss; and her beloved dog of 16 years, Dillon. Survived by her siblings, Valerie Goss and Brad Goss; and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Judy was a 1973...

Nancy A. McConnell

Nancy A. McConnell

May 18, 2024

McConnell, Nancy A., 74, Loretto, went home to be with the Lord Saturday, May 18, 2024 surrounded by her family. Born April 11, 1950, Altoona, daughter of the late Walter “Bud” C. and Dorothy “Rose” R. (Bismark) Eckenrode. Preceded in death by her sister, Beth Eckenrode. Survived by her loving husband of 54 years, Oscar T. McConnell Jr.; sons, Oscar...

Lawrence "Larry" "Bud" W. Lassak

Lawrence "Larry" "Bud" W. Lassak

May 18, 2024

Lassak, Lawrence “Larry” “Bud” W., 75, Lilly, passed away unexpectedly Saturday, May 18, 2024 at his home. Born December 15, 1948, Altoona, son of the late Walter G. and Mary (Yartin) Lassak. Survived by his wife, Susan G. (Kowardy) Lassak; daughter, Lisa Ross and husband Bill, Cherry Tree; two granddaughters, Emily Doyle and husband Keith, and Olivia Stein and significant...

Norma Joanne Gibson

Norma Joanne Gibson

May 14, 2024

Gibson, Norma Joanne (Clark), 84, Mount Union, went home to be with her Lord and Savior Tuesday, May 14, 2024, at Westminster Wood, Huntingdon, PA. Born May 28, 1939, Shirleysburg, daughter of the late Norman E. and Alma E. (Shields) Clark. Survived by her loving husband of 60 years, John D. Gibson Sr., children, Cheryl Beatty, Mount Union; Deborah Walters...

Warren Russell Peters Sr.

Warren Russell Peters Sr.

May 11, 2024

Peters, Warren Russell Sr., 84, McConnellstown, went home to be with his Lord and Savior Saturday May 11, 2024, at home surrounded by his family. Born February 22, 1940, son of the late Gilbert and Agnes (VanFossen) Peters. Survived by wife, Jane Elaine (Ogin) Peters, children, Warren Russell Peters Jr., Denver, PA; Holly Joyce Dunham and husband, Paul, Kenly, NC;...

Daniel Jay Seilhamer Sr.

Daniel Jay Seilhamer Sr.

May 7, 2024

Seilhamer, Daniel Jay Sr., 65, Mount Union, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his family on Tuesday May 7, 2024, to be with the Lord, after a long battle with cancer. Born March 7, 1959, Huntingdon, son of the late John E. and Nellie M. (Fortney) Seilhamer. Survived by his loving wife of 42 years, Debra S. (Smith)...

Mary E. Baum

Mary E. Baum

May 6, 2024

Baum, Mary E., 50, Cresson, passed away on Monday May 6, 2024, at her home. Born January 10, 1974, in Altoona, PA, daughter of Beverly J. (Zitsch) and the late Fredrick J. Baum. Preceded in death by her grandparents, and brothers, Jim, and Jack Baum. Mary is survived by her aunt, Joan; sister, Jennifer (Jeff); nephew, Dylan (Kayla); long time...

Paul Kevin Smeal

Paul Kevin Smeal

Apr 26, 2024

Smeal, Paul Kevin, 68, Mount Union, passed away Friday April 26, 2024, in Mechanicsburg. Born October 1, 1955, Johnstown, son of the late Charles T. Smeal and Clara B. Lambert Smeal Satterlee. Survived by his loving wife, Shirley Moore Smeal; and son, Raymond Johnson (Tara); 3 grandchildren, Raya Alyn, Kainen Kevalle, and Laylah Kacylle Johnson; siblings, Dr. Janis Smeal (Mill);...

Jeanette Mae Banks

Jeanette Mae Banks

Apr 23, 2024



Banks, Jeanette Mae (Estep), 89, passed away April 23, 2024, at her residence, Mill Creek. Born October 13, 1934, Huntingdon, daughter of the late James Howard and Francis (Brenneman) Estep. Jeanette was preceded in death by her husband of 51 years, Marvin Lee Banks; children, Linda Reeder, Kenneth Banks, Kathy Price, Clair Banks, and 7 siblings. Survived by children, Doris...

Ralph James Nickoloff III

Ralph James Nickoloff III

Apr 21, 2024

Nickoloff, Ralph James III “Jim”, 50, Mount Union, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday April 21, 2024. Born July 14, 1973, Huntingdon, son of Patricia E. (Blair) Shontz and the late Ralph James Nickoloff Jr. Survived by his wife, Tammy J. (Hollibaugh) Nickoloff; children, Jamie and husband, Steve; Christopher, Andrew, and Julie; granddaughter, Olivia; and step grandchildren, Emily and Ryan; and...

Dorothy Marie Secrest

Dorothy Marie Secrest

Apr 17, 2024

Secrest, Dorothy Marie (Snyder), 77, Mount Union, passed away Wednesday April 17, 2024, at home. Born July 4, 1946, Huntingdon, daughter of the late Dale M. Snyder and Laura M. (Hoffer) and Eugene D. Cutter Sr. Preceded in death by her loving husband, Leroy F Secrest Sr.; sons, Jody L., Randy A., and Joseph C. Secrest; sister, Connie J. Koch;...

Della J. Latoche

Della J. Latoche

Apr 14, 2024

Latoche, Della J. (Shrader), 88, Cresson, entered eternal rest on Sunday, April 14, 2024 at the Presbyterian Village, Hollidaysburg. She was born July 21, 1935 in Tioga County, PA, daughter of the late Alfred J. and Frances R. (Hoffer) Shrader. She married Robert J. Latoche in 1958. Robert preceded her in death ending a loving union of 60 years. Also...