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Rosella M. “Posey” Blattenberger, 92, a resident of The Village at Morrisons Cove, formerly of rural Martinsburg, passed away Sunday morning, Feb. 6, 2022, at The Village. She was born Nov. 18, 1929, in Woodbury, daughter of the late Clarence E. and Grace Ella (Pepple) Sell. On March 26, 1949 she married John Drew Blattenberger. He preceded her in death on Aug. 11, 1970, after 21 years of marriage. She is survived by four children: Steven Blattenberger (Gail) of Martinsburg, Nancy Parks (James) of Royer, Daniel Blattenberger (Karen) of Mar...
John Robert Dilling, 93, of Seville, Ohio, passed away peacefully Monday, Feb. 7, 2022, at LifeCare Hospice in Wooster. John was born March 5, 1928, in Altoona, the son of the late Ralph and Rose (Lower) Dilling. He is survived by his wife of 72 years, Patricia (Holsopple) Dilling whom he married June 19, 1949; his three children: Sharon Anne Russell of Gig Harbor, Wash., Robert Martin and his wife, Sharon Dilling of Basye, Va. and Deborah Sue and her husband, Matthew Tomsheck of the home they shared in Seville, Ohio; seven grandchildren; 14...
Paul Leslie Smith was born in Williamsburg June 25, 1943, son of the late Paul I. and Marjorie M. (Kensinger) Smith. He passed away in Logan, Utah Feb. 1, 2022, from complications of a stroke. He grew up in Williamsburg, where he attended Williamsburg High School and graduated in 1961. Paul attended the University of Wisconsin, then transferred to Utah State University where he earned a BS in fisheries and wildlife. While at Utah State, he joined The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints...
Our hearts were broken Jan. 30, 2022, as we had to say goodbye to the best mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend that existed in this lifetime. She left us to meet her Savior and to reunite with her husband Gary, who left us just one month ago. The last words she spoke were “I love you”, which will be the hardest words for us to never hear from her again. We feel so fortunate that we were placed with her in this life. She cherished every second with her family and had a very spe...
Dianne M. Gable, 54, of Woodbury, passed away Feb. 2, 2022, at home. She was born Aug. 14, 1967, in Altoona; daughter of David and Marlene (Johnston) Zeak. On April 17, 1998, in Winchester, Va., she was united in marriage to Clark J. Gable, who survives. She is survived by her husband, Clark Gable; son, Adam Shaw (Katie); daughter, Amber Walters (Mike); son, Derrick Gable (Harley); mother, Marlene Zeak; sisters, Deborah Isenberg, Sheryl Hoover, and Susan Benson; as well as five grandchildren....
Shirley M. Acker, 88, a resident of The Village at Morrisons Cove, formerly of Clover Creek, rural Martinsburg, passed away Thursday evening, Feb. 3, 2022, at The Village. She was born Oct. 30, 1933, in Altoona, daughter of the late David W. and Helen G. (Delozier) Grant. On Aug. 21, 1954, she married Lloyd J. Acker in Altoona. He preceded her in death Sept. 13, 2012, after 58 years of marriage. She is survived by two sons: Rusty Acker and Randy (Joyce) Acker both of rural Martinsburg; four...
Bonnie L. Henry-Bleicher, 63, of Woodbury, formerly of New Enterprise, passed away Feb. 6, 2022, at Conemaugh Memorial Hospital, Johnstown. She was born Feb. 6, 1959, in Roaring Spring; daughter of Snyder “Jack” Eugene Henry and Ruth A. (Burket) Henry Clark. Bonnie was a Class of 1977 graduate of Northern Bedford High School, the 1977-78 Bedford County Dairy Princess, and a 1995 graduate of the GACTC Licensed Practical Nursing program. She is survived by her husband, Brian M. Bleicher, Sr.; daughter, Lindsay Rae Suter (Shane); daughter, Len...
James “Jim” Robert Barr, 86, of Martinsburg passed away Monday, Jan. 24, 2022, at UPMC Altoona. He was born in El Dorado, Altoona Nov. 22, 1935, son of the late Henry Clayton Barr and Elizabeth A. (Hartman) Barr. On June 28, 1969 he married Linda L. Young at the United Methodist Church in Martinsburg. He is survived by his beloved wife of 52 years, Linda; three sons: Michael D. (Cathy) Barr of Apex, NC, Joseph M. (Laurie) Barr of Plum Borough and Matthew G. (Nicole) Barr of Mountain Top; fiv...
Harold K. Corle, 102, of Martinsburg, formerly of Roaring Spring, passed away Jan. 26, 2022, at the Village at Morrisons Cove. He was born Aug. 15, 1919, in Salemville; son of the late John and Virgie (Kagarise) Corle. On Dec. 17, 1944, in Martinsburg, he was united in marriage to Hazel (Brumbaugh) Corle; she preceded him in death April 2, 2009. He is survived by a son, Kenneth Corle and wife Donna of Roaring Spring; son, Gerald Corle and wife Nancy of Roaring Spring; son, Roger Corle of Duncans...
J. Allen Baker, 91 of Friends Cove, passed away Sunday, Jan. 30, 2022, at the home of Les and Mary Baker, with whom he resided. He was born Jan. 26, 1931, in Waterside, a son of the late Samuel E. and Wilma (Replogle) Baker. On July 15, 1951, in Friends Cove, he married Eleanor (Koontz) Baker and she preceded him in death March 30, 1976. He is survived by two daughters: Kay Baker Smith of Indiana, Sarah A. Garcia and husband Marcelino of Everett; three sons: Jay A. Baker and wife Sarah of...
Mary Kathryn “Kate” Dambeck, 89, of Martinsburg passed away Saturday morning, Jan. 29, 2022, at Conemaugh Nason Medical Center, Roaring Spring. She was born July 31, 1932, in Roaring Spring, daughter of the late Cloyd T. “Toby” and Pearl (Dilling) Russell. Nov. 27, 1964, she married Louis R. Dambeck in Winchester, Va. He passed away Oct. 3, 2017, following 52 years of marriage. She is survived by two sons: James Dambeck of Houston, Texas and Steve Clabaugh of Sinking Springs; two daughters: Linda Baney (Ken) of Clearfield and Kathy Smith (...
Sherry Ann Keagy, 57, of East Freedom, passed away unexpectedly, Saturday afternoon, Jan. 22, 2022, at Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center, Johnstown, surrounded by her family, following a brief illness. She was born April 12, 1964, in Altoona, daughter of David S. Weyant and the late Judith A. (Farber) McNally. On Dec. 12, 1987 she married Michael D. Keagy in Geeseytown. She is survived by her beloved husband of 34 years; her father of Bellwood; three daughters: Rachael S. Sheehan (Ryan...
Glenn William Detwiler, 72, of Martinsburg, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday evening, Jan. 19, 2022, at Conemaugh Nason Medical Center, Roaring Spring. He was born Aug. 18, 1949, in Roaring Spring, son of the late Mahlon B. Detwiler and Dorothy Shultz. On June 19, 1972, he married Sondra Jane Miller in Hollidaysburg, and she preceded him in death May 22, 2016. He is survived by a daughter, Lisa K. Reininger (Shawn) of East Freedom; two sons: Bryon K. Detwiler of Altoona and Isaac W. Detwiler...
Edward L. Norris Sr., 78, of Hesston, passed on peacefully to be with his Lord and Savior Sunday, Jan. 16, 2022, at Embassy of Huntingdon Park after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born Sept. 6, 1943, in Huntingdon, to the late Hiram J. and T. Mae (Dean) Norris. Feb. 5, 2005, he married Tammy J. Brenneman, who survives at home. Ed was a devoted husband, father and grandfather. He is survived by a son, Edward L. Norris Jr. of Lewistown; twin daughters: Jodi Peachey of Altoona and...
Nancy Jane Replogle, 85, of Harrington, Del., passed away Jan. 20, 2022, at Westminster Village in Dover, Del. She was born Oct. 21, 1936, in New Enterprise; daughter of the late Truster and Vera Fern (Replogle) Reighard. On Nov. 10, 1957, at the Waterside Church of the Brethren, she was united in marriage to Ralph Curtis Replogle. He preceded her in death Oct. 18, 1999. She is survived by a daughter Rhonda Replogle as well as many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by brothers:...
Dolores R. (Showalter) Weyant, 90, of Brooks Mills, went home to be with the Lord Thursday morning Jan. 20, 2022, at The Lutheran Home at Hollidaysburg. She was born Feb. 9, 1931, in Williamsburg, the daughter of the late Garfield and Geneva (Treese) Showalter. She married Robert G. Weyant Oct. 27, 1952, in Winchester. He passed away Aug.23, 2012. She is survived by six children: Terry Olivieri of Roaring Spring, Barry Weyant and wife Bonnie of Claysburg, Rodney Weyant and wife Bonnie of...
Samuel Lawrence Frederick, 81, of Martinsburg, passed away Jan. 17, 2022, at UPMC Altoona Hospital, due to pneumonia and COVID-19. He was born April 2, 1940, in Woodbury; son of the late Harry and Mae (Imler) Frederick. He is survived by a son, Don Frederick of Roaring Spring; daughter, Karen Frederick of Martinsburg; grandchildren, Travis Frederick (wife Starla), Brad Frederick, Brandan Garman, and Cody Frederick (wife Rachelle); great-grandchildren, Starlet and Waylon Frederick; as well as a...
Harold Edward Metzler, 93, of Goshen, passed away early Wednesday, Jan. 12, 2022, at Greencroft Healthcare in Goshen. Harold was born Dec. 4, 1928, in Roaring Spring, to David Elmer and Lena (Stoltzfus) Metzler. He married Peggy Anne Mock June 8,1952; she survives. Harold is survived by his wife of 69 years, Peggy; four children: Randy (Jeanette) Metzler of Missouri, Jeffrey Metzler of Bristol, Julie (John) Bachman of Goshen and Jamie (Christy) Metzler of Maryland; four grandchildren: Rachel...
Phyllis Hite, 83, of Wilmington, Delaware passed away Jan. 15, 2022. She was born Nov. 1, 1938, in Claysburg, to the late Homer and Ruth Diehl. Phyllis married her late husband Richard in 1959. She obtained her formal education and RN in nursing. She practiced nursing at Nason Hospital in Roaring Spring. After the birth of her son Douglas in 1963 the family relocated to Delaware. She was a charter member of Skyline United Methodist Church. Her passions in life where her family, her faith, music, caring for others and travel. She played the pian...
Brent H. Manges, 44 of Roaring Spring, passed away unexpectedly Friday, Jan. 7, 2022, at Conemaugh Nason Medical Center Emergency Department after an apparent heart attack. He was born July 3, 1977, in Roaring Spring the son of the late Harold J. Manges and Diane M. (Detwiler) Zock. He is survived by his mother, Diane M. (Detwiler) Zock and husband Bob of East Freedom; a sister, Paula Manges of Colorado; two step brothers: Matthew and Spencer Zock; his maternal grandmother, Jane E. Detwiler of East Freedom; special aunts and uncles, Christine...
Kathy J. Stiver, 65, of Williamsburg, passed away Tuesday morning, Jan. 11, 2022, at Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center, Johnstown. She was born June 28, 1956, in Phoenixville, daughter of the late Alfred D. and Beatrice M. (Rennard) Brodowski. Kathy was twice married. She is survived by her husband, Thomas L. Stiver Sr. of Williamsburg; three sons: Richard W. Parks Jr. (Jenn) of Indiana, Craig A. Parks of Williamsburg and Kenneth R. Parks (Angela) of Ore Hill; a step-son, Thomas L. Stiver Jr. of...
John R. Traxler, 79, of Williamsburg, passed away unexpectedly Friday morning, Jan. 14, 2022, at his home. He was born Oct. 13, 1942, along Clover Creek, rural Williamsburg, son of the late John Calvin and Elizabeth F. (Hicks) Traxler. He was twice married, first to Linda L. Hileman, who passed away Feb. 16, 1983, and then to Jennifer K. Orner, who preceded him in death Feb. 3, 2019. He is survived by a daughter, Victoria L. Chamberlain (Bruce) of Williamsburg; two sons: John A. Traxler (Joanne)...
Donald D. Imes, 92, of Martinsburg, passed away peaceful Wednesday morning January 12, 2022, at home. He was born March 14, 1929, in Somerset County the son of the late Chalmer M. and Alice E. (Morgan) Imes. He married Margaret I. Myers Sept. 24, 1948 in Fredrick County, VA and she preceded him in death July 19, 2000, after 52 years of marriage. He is survived by four children: G. Michael Imes (Nancy) of Martinsburg, David D. Imes (Janet) of Roaring Spring, Ann M. Imes of Pittsburgh, and Gregory L. Imes (Martha) of New Holland; six...
Travis “TJ” Shambaugh, 40, of Duncansville, passed away Monday, January 10, 2022. He was born July 6, 1981, in Roaring Spring, the son of Barry and Debra (Shultz) Shambaugh. He is survived by his parents; his girlfriend, Nicola Perry and her granddaughter, Amelia of Cresson; a sister, Wendy Shambaugh of Duncansville; two brothers: Mark Shambaugh of Duncansville, and Matthew Shambaugh and fiancee Jazmah of Duncansville; and five nieces and nephews: Colten, Leah, Peyton, Creedence, and Cali; and...
Jane H. Martin, 42, of Martinsburg, passed away Jan. 12, 2022, at UPMC Bedford Hospital. She was born Dec. 1, 1979, in Narvon; the daughter of Allen and Miriam (Horst) Garman. She was united in marriage to Justus Z. Martin April 1, 2006. A homemaker, she was a member of the Curryville Mennonite Church (Weaverland Conference). She is survived by her husband of 15 years and two sons: Travis and Micah, both at home. Also surviving are five sisters: Mary Ann (Mervin) Martin of Martinsburg, Arlene (Aaron) Fox of Curryville, Ruth (Lloyd) Martin of...
On Saturday, Jan. 15, 2022, Todd David Klotz of New Enterprise, entered into paradise and will forever be with his Lord and Savior. He was born March 20, 1963, in Roaring Spring, a son of the late David and Betty (Mowery) Klotz. On Aug. 20, 1990, he was united in marriage to his wife Sharon (Snyder) Klotz. Along with his wife of thirty-one years, he is survived by children Ashli Detwiler of Jacks Corner; Abbi Gelvin married to Dylan of Tatesville; Houston Klotz married to Traci (Smithmyer) of...
Georgette May (Lehrsch) Logue, 95, of Curryville Rd., Martinsburg, passed away Jan. 5, 2022. She was born July 19, 1926, in Altoona; daughter of the late John and Ellen (Sweeny) Lehrsch. On June 1, 1951 in Bloomsburg, she was united in marriage to William Blair Logue; he preceded her in death Feb. 27, 2020. She is survived by a son, Brad W. Logue of Woodbury; daughter, Beth E. Rush of Everett; as well as seven grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren, and one great-great grandchild. Georgette...
Richard C. “Rick” Snyder, 74 of East Freedom, passed away Saturday, Jan. 8, 2022, at Conemaugh Nason Medical Center. He was born Jan. 28, 1947, in East Freedom, son of the late Thomas Earl and Pauline (Fowkes) Snyder. He married Norma Freidenbloom Oct. 23, 1976, in East Freedom. He is survived by his wife, a son Corey Ebersole (Jen) of Bakers Summit; two daughters Danielle Snyder of Hollidaysburg and Hilary Winesickle (Jason) of Bedford, five grandchildren: Colton (Megan), Jostin and Cadin Ebe...
Gary Chester Bassler, also known as GB, Dad, and Pap, went to be with his Lord on December 30th, 2021, after fighting an uphill battle in warrior style. Although he felt that he had more time to spend here with all of us, he let us know “If the good Lord wants me, he is going to take me.” He dedicated his life to the Lord on April 17th, 1957, and always believed. He was born on July 6th, 1948, as a premature infant. His parents were told that he had a 1 in 10,000 chance of survival. Through the...
Rufus H. Detwiler, 97, of Woodbury, passed away Jan. 5, 2022, at the Hollidaysburg Presbyterian Home. He was born Oct. 25, 1924, in Saxton; son of the late Sherman H. and Wealthy M. (Harvey) Detwiler. On October 12, 1947, in Woodbury; he was united in marriage to Eloise (Clouse) Detwiler, who survives. He is survived by his wife, Eloise; son, Vaughn Detwiler (Barbara) of Saxton; son, Daryl Detwiler (Stephanie) of Hopewell; brother, Robert Detwiler; sister, Mava Cottle; as well as four grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Rufus was...
Meredith Arlene Erb, 91, of Martinsburg, passed away peacefully Jan. 5, 2022. She was born Feb. 23, 1930; daughter of the late Jesse W. and Mae (Kagarise) Imler. Her husband, Chester Roy “Chet” Erb, preceded her in death Dec. 11, 2015; they were married Jan. 23, 1948. She is survived by a daughter, Linda Killian (Lou); son, George J. Erb (Rebecca); four grandchildren: Scott Killian, Keith Killian, Jonathan Erb, and Rachel Jones; as well as eight great-grandchildren who will remember her always as their beloved, “Nana”. Meredith was a loyal, lon...
Deloris M. “Dee” McConahy, 75, of rural Martinsburg, passed away Saturday morning, Jan. 8, 2022, at UPMC Altoona. She was born July 16, 1946, in Texas Corner, Bedford County, daughter of the late George Ralph and Marie Elizabeth (Wallace) Imler. On July 26, 1969 she married Harold E. McConahy at the Diehl’s Crossroads Church of the Brethren, rural Martinsburg. She is survived by her beloved husband, Harold of 52 years; a daughter, Julie R. Osborne (David) of Lebanon; a son, Trevor E. McConahy of...
Norma Jean "Jeanie" Cessna, 82, went to her heavenly home Dec. 22, 2021. Jeanie was born to the late James Arthur and Elsie Marie Little in Waterside, July 25, 1939. She is survived by her daughters: Radawn Elmore (Tim), Sheila Crawford (Jimmy), and Jodi Gaestel (Bill); eight grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren; and her brother Gaylord W. Little (Tonia). Jeanie is preceded in death by her husband, Gary and her sister, Gloria Ann North. Her parents exemplified Christ, so Jeanie became a...
Lisa Rosemary England, 56, of Lower Snake Spring Road, Everett, went to her eternal home with Jesus Tuesday, Dec. 28, 2021, at UPMC West Shore Hospital, Mechanicsburg, PA. Ms. England was born Jan. 29, 1965, in Snake Spring Twp., daughter of the late Samuel B. and Sara (Hershberger) England. Rosemary was formerly married to James Clapper. She is survived by her son, Greg S. Clapper, Snake Spring Twp.; brother, Bernie England, her dogs: Jasper and Baby Boy and her guinea fowl, Buddy Boy. Ms....
Edythe Marie Myers, 87, a resident of Homewood at Martinsburg formerly of rural Roaring Spring, passed away Monday evening, Dec. 27, 2021, at the home. She was born April 22, 1934, in Ore Hill, daughter of the late Emma C. (Malone) Walter. On March 17, 1990, she married Harry Elmer “Deets” Myers Jr. at Diehl’s Crossroads Church, and he preceded her in death July 3, 2002. She is survived by two daughters: Colleen A. Marsella (Justin) of Pleasantville and Cheryl E. Weir of Altoona; six grandchildr...
Theresa “Terry” M. Detwiler, 71, of Williamsburg, passed away Thursday morning, Dec. 30, 2021, at her home. She was born Nov. 19, 1950, in Ganister, rural Williamsburg, daughter of the late Joseph and Eva Darlene (Lee) Verbonitz. She is survived by her longtime companion of 37 years, Lawrence E. Risbon; two daughters: Janine M. Heard (Allen) of Billerica, MA and Melanie R. Hughes (Matthew) of Williamsburg; a son, Richard Brian Detwiler in Maine; three granddaughters: Jordan Harnish (Jacob Hou...
Lacey N. Wiest, 41, of Henrietta Mountain Road, Martinsburg, passed away Jan. 2, 2022, at UPMC Altoona Hospital. She was born May 31, 1980, in Roaring Spring; daughter of Charles and Susan (Fisher) Rhodes. On July 2, 1999, in Winchester, VA; she was united in marriage to Brian Wiest, who survives. She is survived by her husband, Brian; son, Austin Brightbill (Erica) of Roaring Spring; son, Daniel at home; daughter, Brianna Wiest (Westley) of Woodbury; daughters, Carrie, Rachel, Rebekah, and...
Pamela Marie Wagner, 63, of Martinsburg, passed away Wednesday morning, Dec. 29, 2021, in Altoona. She was born Dec. 29, 1958, in Johnstown, daughter of the late William and Waive Marie (Lindsey) Stegeman. A private memorial service will be held at John K. Bolger Funeral Home Inc. Martinsburg, (www.bolgerfuneralhome.com)....
Paule R. “Eaw” Shoenfelt, 81, of East Sharpsburg, passed away Thursday Dec. 23, 2021, at Conemaugh Nason Medical Center. She was born in Altoona, the daughter of the late Percy and Hazel (Patterson) Reed. She married Melvin E. Shoenfelt, Sr. and he preceded her in death April 11, 2000. She is survived by three children: Melvin E. Shoenfelt, Jr. and wife Lisa, Cindy L. Gardner and husband Terry, and Gary L. Shoenfelt, all of Roaring Spring; five grandchildren: Shawn Gardner, Mark Shoenfelt, Nic...
Jacob George Ritchey, 83, of Clearwater, Fla., formerly of Hopewell, passed away Sunday, Dec. 19, 2021, at his home. He was born May 14, 1939, in Everett, a son of the late Warren S. and Margaretta E. (Kleitner) Ritchey. He was married to Janet L (Zimmerman) Ritchey who preceded him in death Sept. 23, 2020. He is survived by two daughters: Lisa E. North, Austin, Texas and Susan G. Dodson married to Vince, Hopewell; four grandchildren: Douglass Dodson, Lauren Dodson, Devin North and Dave North;...
Ruth I. (Hainley) Ritchey, 58, of Altoona, passed away Sunday evening Dec. 26, 2021, at Select Specialty Hospital in Johnstown after a battle with cancer. She was born Dec. 20, 1963, in Roaring Spring, the daughter of Alice Jean (Chapin) Hainley and the late Harold E. Hainley, Jr. She is survived by two sons: William “LB” Ritchey of Colorado and Jonathon Ritchey of Tyrone; daughter-in-law, Mandy Daugherty of Altoona; three grandchildren: Harlie Ritchey, Hunter Ritchey, and Will Ritchey; her mot...
Emmamarie C. Patterson, 77, of Williamsburg, passed away Tuesday evening, Dec. 21, 2021, at home surrounded by her loving family. She was born Sept. 30, 1944, in Brooklyn, N.Y., daughter of the late Charles F. and Helen (Mumich) Kellerman Sr. On Aug. 21, 1965, she married Donald L. Patterson Sr. in Williamsburg and he preceded her in death March 12, 1999, after 34 years of marriage. She is survived by two daughters: Bonnie K. Umbower (David) and Tina M. Brantner (Scott Bush); a son: Donald L....
Sarah Reese, 71, of Roaring Spring, loving wife, mother, and grandmother, passed away Thursday, Dec. 9, 2021 in Conemaugh Nason Medical Center after a brief illness. She was born Sept. 25, 1950, in Roaring Spring, the daughter of the late Albert and Edna (Hammel) Snyder. She married Daniel Reese June 25, 1968. She is survived by her husband; two daughters: Danyel Treece and husband Steven Treece, Jr. of Robertsdale, and Dana Treece and husband Joel of Roaring Spring; six grandchildren: Autumn Treece (Clint Roberts), Tiffany Treece, Danica...
Roger Lee Snyder, 68, of Roaring Spring, passed away Thursday Dec. 9, 2021, at UPMC Altoona after a brief illness. He was born Nov. 20, 1953, in Roaring Spring, the son of the late Albert and Edna (Hammel) Snyder. He is survived by a daughter, Lindsay Garman and husband Rob of Duncansville; four grandchildren: Amber Stallard, Mackenzie Garman, Logan Garman, and Zachary Stallard; four siblings: Anna Ridenour and husband Jonathan, Abigail Corle and husband Roy, Daniel Snyder and wife Rebecca, and John Snyder and wife Christina; and many nieces...
Nancy Viola Ray, 84, of rural Williamsburg, went home to be with the Lord, Saturday morning, Dec. 18, 2021, at her residence. She was born Nov. 29, 1937, in Altoona, daughter of the late Lewis William and Pearl Viola (Hoffman) Over. On Sept. 17, 1954, she married George William Ray in Altoona. He preceded her in death Aug. 10, 1993, following 39 years of marriage. She is survived by four children: Eugene A. (Donna) Ray of Rochester, Mass, Susan L. O’Shea (Michael) of Halifax, VA, Dale W. (Jane)...
Cathy Jo (Koontz) Hart, 68, of Woodbury, lost her battle with lung cancer Dec. 14, 2021. She was born June 29, 1953, in Roaring Spring; daughter of the late Jake and Janice (Walter) Koontz. On March 20, 1971, at the New Enterprise Church of the Brethren, she was united in marriage to Daniel L. Hart; he preceded her in death Aug. 6, 2018. Cathy loved being a school bus driver and drove for 37 years. She first drove for Ed and Dorie Benson and recently, Carbaugh Bussing and Leidy Transportation....
Melissa M. Merritts, 53 of Martinsburg, passed away Saturday, Dec. 4, 2021, at Nason Hospital. She was born April 18, 2021, in Altoona, a daughter of the late James T. Merritts and Shirley K. (Harshbarger) Merritts. She is survived by a son, Caleb Merritts; sisters: Nicole Merritts and Jaylene Hoover. A memorial service will be held at the convenience of the family. Arrangements by Vincent J. Good Funeral Parlor, 328 5th Ave., Altoona....
This passage is to celebrate the life and mourn the loss of Robert Hoover Jr. Bob was born Feb. 15, 1974, and left us Dec. 14, 2021. Bob resided in Roaring Spring with companion Kassandra Perry and his son Weston. He was a graduate of Northern Bedford High School, a member of Hopewell Grace Brethren Church, and a graduate of ICM Business School. He was also the owner and president of Ripcord Roofing Inc. Bobby was the son of Ellen Jane and Brian Beck of East Freedom and the late Robert Hoover...
Grace E. Grove, 91, of Williamsburg, passed away Thursday evening, Dec. 16, 2021, at Mountain Laurel Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center, Clearfield. She was born Jan. 24, 1930, in rural Williamsburg, daughter of the late Robert Lloyd and Ruhama (Anderson) Robley. On May 16, 1958 she married Ralph W. Grove in Woodbury Township. He preceded her in death March 7, 2003. She is survived by many nieces and nephews. Grace was the last of nine children, being preceded in death by two sisters: Jenny...
Gary L. Hammel, 71, of Donnertown, passed away Monday, Dec. 13, 2021, at UPMC Altoona after a brief battle with cancer. He was born Aug. 17, 1950, in Claysburg the son of the late Howard and Johanna (Thorwart) Hammel. He married Bonnie Lindsey May 26, 1973. He is survived by his wife; two daughters, Chrissy Dively and husband Larry of East Freedom and Erica Holes of East Freedom; two grandchildren: Katie and Caleb; and two sisters: Shirley Way and husband Hubert of East Freedom and Barbara...
