All Obituaries

Michael “Mike” Kutsmeda, 79, a life-time resident of Wood, PA. passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 20, 2022, at Donahoe Manor in Bedford, PA.  He was the son of the late Steve and Julia Kutsmeda. A 1961 graduate of Tussey Mountain Joint High Schools (Robertsdale and Saxton Liberty). Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by brothers and sisters, Alex, Anne (Yankanich), Mary (Oaks), Kay (Favata), Frank, Helen (Eichelberger), Eva (Ruocco), Olive (McKinney)...

Steven W. Thompson, 58, of Saxton, passed away on January 17, 2022 at Magee Hospital in Pittsburgh following a brief illness. Born in Huntingdon, Pa on July 12, 1963, a son of the late Ronald Thompson and Catherine (Black) Thompson who survives in Defiance. Along with his mother Catherine,  he is survived by children, Lacey Thompson (Jeff) of Altoona, Steven Thompson (Kayla) of Everett, and Christian Thompson of Saxton. Also surviving are grandchildren, Ethan, Conner, Dane and Kayden,...

Connie J. Neville, 76, of Broad Top City, passed away on Friday, January 14, 2022 at UPMC Altoona Hospital. Born in Huntingdon on December 17, 1945, a daughter of the late Jack and Verna (Wright) Chamberlain. On June 15, 1982 in Las Vegas, NV. she was united in marriage to Teddy Neville who survives at their home. She was a 1963 graduate of Tussey Mountain High School and later retired from the Tussey Mountain School District working as a custodian. She loved the outdoors and her beagle...

 Danielina “Dena” (Angelo) Neville, 83, of Six Mile Run, passed away at the home of her daughter in Six Mile Run on Thursday, January 13, 2022 Born in Six Mile Run on March 6, 1938, a daughter of the late Anthony and Cahterina (Mosca) Angelo. On March 2, 1957, in Baltimore, MD, she was united in marriage to Herbert “Herbie” Neville who preceded her in death on January 20, 2016. Surviving are a daughter, Gail L. (Neville), wife of Lester E. Donelson,...

Judy Kay (Gibson) Hiquet, 78, of Hollidaysburg, passed away on Wednesday, January 5, 2022 at UPMC Altoona Hospital. Born in Altoona, PA on October 16, 1943, a daughter of the late Ernest Ray and Cora Mae (Caswell) Gibson. On May 19, 1962, in Dudley, Pa, she was united in marriage to R. James Hiquet who preceded her in death on July 30, 2013. She was a 1961 graduate of Altoona High School and a member of the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Dudley, PA. She is survived by sons,...

Gerald Junior Leonard, 42, of Rockhull Furnace, formerly of Saxton, passed away on Monday, December 27, 2021 at his home from complications from Covid-19. Born in Lewistown on January 25, 1979, a son of Gerald C. and Carol A. (Moore) Leonard who survive in Saxton. He was united in marriage in 2014 to Crystal Ann (Ball) Leonard who survives at their home in Rockhill Furnace. Along with his parents and wife he is survived by three children, Hailey, Lily Grace, and  Gerald Lee Leonard,...

Christine Lux, 55, of Defiance, passed away at her home on December 21st, 2021.  Born in Roaring Spring on February 18th, 1966, a daughter of Shirley (Melius) Hall, late William Hanley and late step father Chester Hall SR. She was united in marriage to Shane Lux on December 31st, 1996, who survives at their home. She is also survived by her mother Shirley Hall, Son Codie Hanley husband of Kristina, Daughter Brittani Rankin wife of David.  Six Grandchildren Colton and Kiley...

Donna “Dolly” Mosebey, 72, of Saxton, passed away on Tuesday, December 21, 2021 at Conemaugh Nason Hospital, Roaring Spring, PA. Born in Dudley, PA. on February 3, 1949, a daughter of the late Jacob Edward and Mildred LaRue (Trutt) Bollinger. On March 19, 1983, she was united in marriage to Robert Mosebey at the Stonerstown Brethren Church. Mr. Mosebey survives at their home. She was baptized in the Brethren Faith, loved flowers, her grandchildren, and was primarily a...

LaDonna Ruth Weaverling, 87, of Six Mile Run, passed away on Monday, December 20, 2021 at UPMC Altoona Hospital due to complications from a massive stroke. Born in Six Mile Run, on November 10, 1934, a daughter of the late James Henry and Gladys (Clark) Young. She was first married to Robert  Kline who preceded her in death and is survived by her second husband, Harold “Sonny” Weaverling at their home. She is survived by a son, Michael Kline and companion, Chesterly...

LaVerne “Tootie” (Houck) Crooks, 83, of Robertsdale, passed away in Bedford at the home of her daughter, Janet and son-in-law, Ric Defibaugh on Wednesday, December 8, 2021. She was born in Huntingdon on September 13, 1938, a daughter of the late Richard E. and Evelyn (Rhoat) Houck.  She was preceded in death by her beloved sister, Doris Leonard of Saxton. On August 26, 1955, she was united in marriage to Donald L. Crooks, who preceded her in...