All Obituaries

E. Dean Thomas, 87, formerly of RD, Mapleton, PA, died Monday, September 14, 2020 at Paramount Senior Living, Fayetteville, PA.. Born March 31, 1933 in Saltillo, PA, he was the son of the late Ernest P. and Jenetta (Grissinger) Thomas. He was united in marriage to the former Patricia A. Fleming on December 26, 1956. Mrs. Thomas preceded in death on February 10, 2020. He is survived by three children, Rodney Thomas and his wife Pam, Roger Thomas and his wife Rhonda and Patty Gayle Zimmerman...

Rebecca S. Brenneman, 50, formerly of Mt. Union, PA, died at 10:05 PM, Monday, September 14, 2020 at Maybrook Hills Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center, Altoona, PA. Born January 4, 1970 at Tyrone, PA she was the daughter of the late Harry Brenneman and Ann (Otto) Lane who survives of Burnt Cabins, PA, along with her stepfather, Dale Lane of the Hollidaysburg Veterans Home.  She is also survived by one son, Christopher Brenneman and his fiance, Kali Peterson of Mt. Union, PA, two...

Marcia Ann Smith, 62, Blacklog Valley Road, Orbisonia, PA died Sunday morning September 6, 2020 at her home. Born January 29, 1958 at Huntingdon, PA, she was the daughter of William Snyder of Orbisonia, PA and the late Ruth (Williams) Snyder. She was married to Bernard Smith Jr. who survives at home. Mrs. Smith is survived by four children:  Bobbi Jo Grajeda,  Gibsonia, PA; Jessica Smith and husband Stephen Bell, York Haven, PA; Nicole Bonsell and husband Scott, Tyrone, PA;...

David J. Parsons, 59, of Shade Gap, PA received his eternal healing on Wednesday, September 2, 2020 surrounded by his family at WellSpan York Hospital. Born on May 5, 1961 in Huntingdon PA, he was the son of the late Ellsworth H. and Norma V. (Robinson) Parsons.  He married Shiela M. (Swailes) Parsons on September 16, 1995 at their residence.  Mrs. Parsons survives at home with their two children. Mr. Parsons is survived by son Jonathan and daughter Elizabeth, both at home. ...

JoAnn Elizabeth Wain is now safe in the arms of her Savior. This one in a million mom, great wife and loyal loving friend passed peacefully at her home from this earthly life on Friday, August 28, 2020. This was the day before her 81st birthday. Born August 29, 1939 in Huntingdon County, she was the third child of Chester and Edna (Long)Wible.  JoAnn was first married to Carl L Skinner Sr, in Hagerstown on January 21, 1959 who preceded her in death on Oct 25, 1976.  That union...

Charles W. “Whitey” Colyer, 98, of RD, Three Springs, PA, died at 12:39 PM, Wednesday, August 26, 2020 at his home. Born August 10, 1922 at Shade Gap, PA, he was a son of the late John and Bertha (Jones) Colyer. He was united in marriage to the former Dorothy G. “Dottie” Colyer in June of 1946. Mrs. Colyer preceded in death on September 3, 2016. He is survived by one daughter, Karen Varner and husband Dean of RD, Three Springs, PA, one daughter in law, Karen Colyer...

Emory M. Snyder, 83, formerly of Three Springs, PA, died Wednesday, August 19, 2020 at AristaCare at Woodland Park, Orbisonia, PA. Born September 21, 1936 in Springfield Twp., Huntingdon Co., PA, he was a son of the late Elmer and Mabel (Romig) Snyder. He was married to the former Miriam (Seaholtz) Shields. Mrs. Snyder survives of Strodes Mills, PA. He is also survived by five children, Rose Stallman and husband Wilbur of Friendsville, MD, Betty Oakman and husband Danny of Harrisonville,...

Maxine Joanne “Flip” Mellott, 88, passed away Friday, August 7, 2020 at her daughter Dolly’s home in Orbisonia, PA. Flip was born September 20, 1931 in Shade Gap, PA.  She was one of eighteen children born of the late John and Bertha (Jones) Colyer. She is survived by her daughter Dolly Kendall and husband Earl, of Orbisonia, PA, and son Mark Mellott and wife Beth, of Fort Littleton, PA. Also surviving are grandchildren Tammy, Christopher, Nikki, Erika, Brandon and...

Bonnie S. Myers, 58, of Mount Union, PA, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, August 2, 2020 at her home. Born on November 28, 1961 in Fort Meade, MD, she was the daughter of the late John Spellmon III and Nancy (McGraw) and Frank Monn. She is survived by a son, Kevin Myers and wife Caitlin.  Three grandchildren survive: Matthew; Morgan; and Meredith.  One brother, John “Eddie” Spellmon, and sister Crystal Luketich also survive. Ms. Myers was a veteran of the United...

Randell Robert Ward, 74, of Mt. Union, PA, went to be with the Lord peacefully on Saturday, August 1, 2020 at his home. Even during his brief battle with bone cancer he was strong willed, courageous and a fighter. He was a true soldier. Born July 13, 1946 at Orbisonia, PA, he was a son of the late Gamble and Melva (Brown) Ward. He is survived by his fiance, Maxine Gardner, for whom he cherished and loved very much, along with his dearly loved and spoiled fur babies, Jack Russell Terrier...