All Obituaries

Donna F. Park, 80, formerly of Three Springs, PA died Saturday, September 24, 2022 at Embassy of Woodland Park, Orbisonia, PA. Born March 29, 1942 at Saltillo, PA, she was a daughter of the late Delwin and Edna (Watkin) Hoffman. She was united in marriage to Samuel Park on December 7, 1961 at Three Springs. Mr. Park preceded in death on August 26, 1998. She is survived by one son, Gary Park and wife Mary of Three Springs, three grandchildren, Derek Park, Justin Park and Brianne Park and...

Brian A. “Buddy” Scratchard, 39, of Fort Loudon, PA, died Monday, September 12, 2022 at Chambersburg Hospital. Born December 15, 1982 at McConnellsburg, PA he is survived by his mother, Janet (Miller) Sites and his stepfather, Mike Sites of Fort Loudon. He was preceded in death by his father, Brian K. Scratchard. He is also survived by three sisters, Sherry Miller Spade of Neelyton, PA, Melissa Grove of Fort Loudon and Aleshia Bechtel and husband Dennis of Amberson, PA and his...

Donald H. Parsons, 68, of Orbisonia, PA, died Thursday, September 1, 2022 at the Milton S. Hershey Medical Center, Hershey, PA. Born on May 25, 1954 in Huntingdon, PA, he was the son of the late Robert H. Parsons and Patricia A. (Park) Parsons, who survives of Lewistown, PA.  He was united in marriage to the former Connie Varner on February 14, 1976.  Mrs. Parsons survives at home. Mr. Parsons is survived by siblings Robert J. Parsons, Shade Gap, PA and Kathy A. Ziegler, Rockhill...

G. Jean Leonard, 81, of Rockhill Furnace, PA, died Friday, August 26, 2022 at Embassy of Woodland Park, Orbisonia, PA, where she had been residing. Born January 23, 1941 at Blain, PA, she was a daughter of the late Lawrence and Irene (Cumming) Bard. She was united in marriage to Fred D. Leonard in 1965. Mr. Leonard survives at their home. She is also survived by two children, Luanne Applegate and husband Patrick of Middletown, PA and Fred B. Leonard of Blacklog Valley Road, Orbisonia, four...

Marjorie M. Miller, 91, formerly of Three Springs, PA and Orbisonia, PA and more recently a resident of Embassy of Woodland Park, Orbisonia, died Wednesday, August 24, 2022 at Penn Highlands Huntingdon. Born August 2, 1931 in Springfield Twp., Huntingdon Co., PA, she was a daughter of the late John H. and Lucy F. (Baith) McCoy. She was united in marriage to I. Melvin O. Miller on March 4, 1951. Mr. Miller preceded in death on May 18, 1996. She is survived by five children, Richard Miller...

Karen D. Mellott, 72, of Shade Gap, PA, died Saturday, August 20, 2022 at her home. Born on July 9, 1950 in Huntingdon, PA, she was the daughter of the late Carl J. and Viola (Cutshall) Johnson.  She was united in marriage to George F. Mellott, Sr. on May 5, 1995.  Mr. Mellott preceded in death on January 24, 2007. She is survived by brother Carl Johnson and wife Helen, Burnt Cabins, PA, nieces Nicole Kotmair, Three Springs, PA, Miranda Strait, Shade Gap, PA, nephew Howard Strait...

C. David Smith, Jr., 42, of Orbisonia, PA, died Friday, August 19, 2022 at Penn Highlands Huntingdon. Born October 17, 1979 at Chambersburg, PA, he was the son of Patricia (Covert) Smith, who survives of Orbisonia, and the late C. David Smith, Sr. He is also survived by two children, Reagan Patricia Smith and Lane Charles Smith, both of Williamsburg, PA. Mr. Smith was a member of the Orbisonia United Methodist Church.  He was last employed by the Department of Labor and Industry,...

Gladys V. Carlin, 83, died Tuesday, July 26, 2022 at Embassy of Woodland Park, Orbisonia, PA. Born on November 29, 1938 in Huntingdon, PA, she was the daughter of the late Norman and Esther (Snook) Stapleton.  She was united in marriage to Bernard W. Carlin on December 2, 1958.  Mr. Carlin preceded in death on July 8, 1998. Mrs. Carlin is survived by children Patricia Walters, Karen Beck and husband Dennis, Terry Carlin, Sr. and wife Jackie and Sue Ann Miller and husband Donnie,...

Robert M. “Marty” Casner, Jr., 56, of Orbisonia, PA, died Wednesday, July 20, 2022 at Penn Highlands Huntingdon. Born October 9, 1965 at Huntingdon, PA, he was the son of the late Robert, Sr. and Sarah (Bowman) Casner. He was united in marriage to the former Jennifer Zinobile on July 14, 1995. Mrs. Casner survives at their home. He is also survived by one sister, Robin Briggs of Mt. Union, PA and one brother, Randy Casner and wife Brenda of Alexandria, PA.  Mr. Casner had...

Ruth A. Hockenberry, 63, of Fairview Church Road, Mapleton, PA, went to be with the Lord, Tuesday, July 19, 2022 at UPMC Community Osteopathic Hospital surrounded by her family. Born September 12, 1958 at Huntingdon, PA, she was a daughter of the late George and Lela (Yohn) Cisney. She was united in marriage to David Hockenberry on October 10, 1995. Mr. Hockenberry survives at their home. She is also survived by three sons, Brad Johnson and wife Kimberly of Doylesburg, PA, Aaron Johnson...