May 16, 2021
Anthony W. ”Tony” Lingenfelter lived a full life. He was a wonderful husband, father and grandfather, dedicated to his family and community. Pop was a great athlete, coach and fan, with a smile for everyone and a great spirit. He will be sorely missed.
Born in Hollidaysburg, Pa., April 14, 1937, Tony grew up in Bellefonte, Pa., raised by his strong mother, Margaret Ann Maney, along with his two wonderful brothers, Nick and Mike. Tony was a standout high school athlete, excelling in football, wrestling and baseball, and was later entered into his high school’s hall of fame. He served three years in the U.S. Navy, played college football, and graduated in 1963 from Bloomsburg College in Pennsylvania. He married the love of his life, Dottie Ann Updegraff, in 1962, and they were blessed with two children, Annie and Mike, in 1966 and 1968. Tony taught and coached wrestling at Penn Manor High School for three years, and then began his 33-year