Woman who died after ATV crash in Centre County remembered for vibrant spirit, kindness
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- Alisha Gladfelter, 40, died Sunday after an ATV rollover crash in Centre County.
- State police continue investigating the incident; no official cause released yet.
- Family and friends remembered Gladfelter for her art, faith, and generosity.
The woman who died Sunday after an all-terrain vehicle crash in rural Centre County was remembered by her family as a beloved bartender and gifted artist known for her vibrant spirit and generosity.
Alisha M. Gladfelter, 40, of Baltimore, died of blunt force trauma, Centre County Chief Deputy Coroner J.D. Kubalak said in a press release. An ATV rolled over about 12:25 p.m. Sunday near the 400 block of Kato Road in Snow Shoe Township.
State police at Rockview have not released details about the crash as of Wednesday afternoon. An investigation is ongoing, Kubalak said.
A York native, Gladfelter was a 2003 graduate of Central York High School. She went on to work as a bartender at several well-known establishments in the Baltimore area, according to the obituary shared by Daughenbaugh Funeral Home in Snow Shoe.
Her family said she was creative and grounded in her Christian faith, someone who expressed herself through painting and drawing. Her artwork, they said, reflect her “vibrant spirit and unique perspective.”
“Alisha lived each day with passion and purpose. She had a magnetic energy that lit up every room and made every gathering feel like a celebration,” according to her obituary. “She was known for her generosity, kindness, and ability to make anyone feel like a friend. Whether she knew you well or had just met you, if you needed something and she could help, she would.”
She enjoyed spending time with friends, relaxing with a drink and traveling with her family, especially to Key West, Florida. She is survived by her parents, her longtime companion, two sisters and others.
The Snow Shoe Fire Co. said Gladfelter was unconscious and in traumatic cardiac arrest when they arrived Sunday. Crews performed life-saving efforts for more than 45 minutes before she was pronounced dead.
It was the second fatal ATV crash this summer in Centre County. A 59-year-old Howard Township man died in July after police said he was driving a Honda TRX 250R too fast, lost control and struck a tree on Greens Run Road near Howard.