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Bonita A. "Bonnie" Albright, 81, of Williamsburg, passed away Wednesday afternoon, Aug. 31, 2022, at Maybrook Hills Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center, Altoona. She was born Feb. 3, 1941, in Ashville, daughter of the late Howard A. and Ruby R. (McMullen) Conway. On Jan.10, 1970, she married Ivan Lee Albright in Coupon. She is survived by her beloved husband, Ivan of 52 years; three daughters: Jill Marie Smith (Brian) of York, Amy Ann Albright of Martinsburg and Brenda L. Orr (Rob) of Tyrone;...
Judy M. Reffner, age 77, of Martinsburg, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday morning, Aug. 3, 2022, at Conemaugh Nason Medical Center, Roaring Spring Emergency Department after an apparent heart attack. She was born Feb. 25, 1945, in McKee, daughter of the late George and Helen (Weaver) Dibert. She married Donald J. Reffner on May 7, 1966. She is survived by her husband; a sister, Peg Rightnour and husband, Larry, of McKee; and a brother, William Dibert, of Claysburg. She was preceded in death...
Rosella Furry, 100, of Roaring Spring, passed away Wednesday, Aug. 17, 2022, at The Village at Morrisons Cove, joining her loved ones in Heaven. She was born July 14, 1922, in Roaring Spring, daughter of the late Levi and Anna Naomi (Hainley) Albright. On March 28, 1948, she married Jay W. Furry. He passed away May 1, 2012. She is survived by a daughter-in-law, Virginia Albright of Roaring Spring; two granddaughters: Gina Albright and Gail Helsel, both of Roaring Spring; a grandson, Gerald R. Albright Jr. and wife, Bobbi, of Martinsburg; and th...
Kenneth E. “Clyde” Weitzel, 55, of East Freedom, passeda away Wednesday morning Aug. 24, 2022, at UPMC Altoona after a brief illness. He was born April 19, 1967, in Roaring Spring, the son of Edna M. (Helsel) Weitzel and the late Paul E. “Tom” Weitzel. He is survived by his mother; and three brothers: Roger T. Weitzel of East Freedom, Michael C. Weitzel and his wife, Holly, of Duncansville and Samuel L. Weitzel and his wife, Jayme, of East Freedom; and many nieces and nephews. Kenneth was a 1986 graduate of Central High School. He had multipl...
John Edward “Eddie” McCall, 85, a resident of The Village at Morrisons Cove, Martinsburg, formerly of Royer, rural Williamsburg, went home to be with the Lord, late Monday, August 22, 2022, at The Village. He was born July 25, 1937, in Williamsburg, son of the late Chalmer E. and Edna M. (McConahy) McCall. On Sept. 13, 1958, he married Lois L. Detwiler at the Eight Square Chapel, rural Williamsburg. He is survived by his beloved wife of almost 64 years; a daughter, Linda D. Smith (Chuck) of Che...
Doris L. Shindledecker, 94, a resident of Pennknoll Village, Everett, formerly of Roaring Spring, went home to be with her Lord, Saturday morning, Aug. 27, 2022, at the Village. She was born April 13, 1928, in McKee, daughter of the late Harry E. and Helena N. (Nofsker) Shaw. On July 3, 1951, she married Crawford J. Shindledecker in Hagerstown, MD. He preceded her in death June 22, 1977, following 26 years of marriage. She is survived by four children: Brenda K. Hoffman of Smethport, Cindy L....
M. Donald Fornwalt, 86, of Bethel, passed away Aug. 23, 2022, in his home surrounded by his loving family. Born on Oct. 20, 1935, in Williamsburg, he was a son to the late Daniel J. and Harriet E. (McCall) Fornwalt. He was the husband of Anna M. (McCue) Fornwalt with whom he shared 66 years of marriage. Donald was a 1953 graduate of Saltillo High School and went to work as a Produce Specialist for over 30 years until his retirement in 1997. Donald attended both Calvary Bible Church in Sinking...
Jeanne L. Skillington, 97, of Homewood at Martinsburg, passed away peacefully, Saturday morning, August 13, 2022, at Homewood. A celebration of life service will be held 11 a.m., Saturday, Sept. 10, 2022, at Bice Memorial Chapel at Homewood at Martinsburg, Rev. Jerry McCuller Jr. officiating. Private inurnment will be beside her husband, Charles, at Old Stone Church Cemetery, Marklesburg. Arrangements are by John K. Bolger Funeral Home Inc., Martinsburg, (www.bolgerfuneralhome.com)...
Brian Dale Lamborn, 56, of Woodbury, was called to the Lord Monday afternoon, July 25, 2022, at Conemaugh Nason Medical Center, Roaring Spring. He was born Sept. 9, 1965, in Roaring Spring, Blair County, son of the late Dale Vernon and Carol (Dively) Lamborn. He is survived by a sister, Gail Lamborn Smith and her husband Larry W.; niece, Michelle E. Crawford and her husband Jonathan N., and cousins. He attended Northern Bedford County High School, Williamsport Pennsylvania College of Technology and Drexel University of Philadelphia. He worked...
Stephen C. Ayers, 70, of Martinsburg, passed away, Monday morning, August 15, 2022, at Epworth Manor, Tyrone. He was born Nov. 14, 1951, in Roaring Spring, son of the late Donald W. Ayers and Lois A. (Reneker) Ayers-Dick. He is survived by a sister, Beverly A. Phillips of Roaring Spring; a brother: Gary W. “Doc” Ayers (Kitrina) of Martinsburg; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Larry D. “Beak” and Jeffrey A. Ayers; and a sister, Linda D. Heverly. Stephen was a 1969 graduate of Central High School, Martins...
Clyde D. Claycomb, 94, of New Enterprise, passed away Aug. 13, 2022, at home. He was born Dec. 22, 1927, in New Enterprise; son of the late Thomas I. and Abi (Hitechew) Claycomb. On Jan. 12, 1946, in Cumberland, Md., he was united in marriage to Betty R. (Swartz) Claycomb; she preceded him in death Nov. 8, 2012. He is survived by a daughter, Carol J. Rugh of New Enterprise; son, Steve A. Claycomb of New Enterprise; granddaughter, Jessica Claycomb of Roaring Spring; three sisters: Norma Imler, Ida Hay, and Anna Mary Clapper; and many nieces and...
Karen Ann Greenwood, 65, of Martinsburg, went home to be with her Lord unexpectedly Friday evening, July 29, 2022, at her residence. She was born April 7, 1957, in Altoona, daughter of the late Samuel H. and Isabel M. (Baughman) Conrad. She is survived by a brother, Ronald E. Conrad (Joyce) of Altoona; two nieces: Jodie Eckenrode of Mechanicsburg and Jamie Conrad of Altoona; and two greatnephews: Dylan and Chase; and many friends, that loved her dearly. Karen was a 1975 graduate of Altoona Area...
Wanda J. Croft, 94, of The Village at Morrisons Cove, went home to be with the Lord, Wednesday morning, August 3, 2022, at the home following an extended illness. She was born March 25, 1928, in Ellington, MO., daughter of the late Clyde J. and Vergie M. (Newton) Rayfield. On Dec. 30, 1946, she married Richard A. Croft in St. Louis, MO. He preceded her in death Jan. 2, 2013, after 66 years of marriage. She is survived by four children: Lucretia A. Bechtel and husband, John of New Port Ritchey,...
Shane Byron Huntsman, 36, of East Freedom, passed away Wednesday evening, Aug. 3, 2022, at his home. He was born July 28, 1986, in Altoona, son of Randy B. and Karen L. (Ickes) Huntsman. On Oct. 26, 2013, he married Jessica Lynn Miller at Martinsburg Grace Brethren Church. He is survived by his loving wife, Jessica of eight years; his parents of Martinsburg; a sister: Courtney L. Shoop and husband, Andy of Hollidaysburg; a brother: Jordan D. Huntsman and wife, Angela of Medina, Ohio; Also he is...
Cheryl Elaine Tipton, 69, of Hollidaysburg, formerly of Fredericksburg, rural Martinsburg, went home to be with her Lord, early Saturday morning, July 30, 2022, at UPMC Altoona. She was born Aug. 14, 1952, in Altoona, daughter of the late William Jerome and Alma May (McKee) Hazlett. On March 24, 1978, she married John B. Tipton in Wheeling, W.V. He preceded her in death Oct. 21, 2011, after 33 years of marriage. She is survived by a daughter, Danielle Tragon (Robert Wood) and a son, John B. II...
Jay R. Butler, 88, of Roaring Spring, passed away Thursday, July 28, 2022, at Cambria Care Center. He was born Aug. 29, 1933, in Roaring Spring, son of the late Harvey and Pearle (Kennedy) Butler. He married Betty J. Parks, who preceded him in death in 2015. He is survived by two daughters: LouAnn Brown and husband, Brian and Georgia Lee Lower and friend, Robin Salyards. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Bobbi Jo in 1966 and siblings: Mae Fagans, Shirley Biddle, and Janet Berkheimer. A funeral will be held 10 a.m., Thursday, Aug.4, 2022,...
Mary E. (Hoover) Eberly, 81, of Martinsburg, passed away July 28, 2022 at the Village at Morrisons Cove. She was born April 6, 1941, in Lancaster County, daughter of the late Frank and Lena (Sensenig) Hoover. Mary was united in marriage to Jonas R. Eberly for 33 years; he preceded her in death Dec. 31, 1997. She was a member of the Groffdale Old Order Mennonite Church. She is survived by a son, W. Paul Eberly and wife Sandra (Zimmerman) of Lititz; son, Timothy J. Eberly and wife Ruth (Nolt)of Newville; son, Matthew H. Eberly and wife Ellen...
Brian Dale Lamborn, 56, of Woodbury, was called to the Lord, Monday afternoon, July 25, 2022, at Conemaugh Nason Medical Center, Roaring Spring. A memorial service is being planned for August and will be announced at a later date. Arrangements are by John K. Bolger Funeral Home Inc.,Martinsburg....
Joyce Kay Smith, 67, of Williamsburg passed away July 21, 2022, at Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center, Johnstown. She was born Sept. 27, 1954, in Tyrone; a daughter of the late Richard Frederick and Sara (Fisher) Frederick. She is survived by her two daughters: Sara Parks (Joshua) of Williamsburg and Colleen Sayegh (Thomas) of Williamsburg; two half siblings, Martha Campbell and Ray Burnshire. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Vance C. Smith. All services will be private and at the convenience of the family....
Gerta W. Strohmeyer, 82, of Williamsburg, passed away Saturday evening, July 23, 2022, at UPMC Altoona surrounded by her loving family. She was born Jan. 21, 1940, in Williamsburg, daughter of the late H. Dewayne “Bud” and Esther L. (Fry) Waite. She was twice married, first to Richard A. Mingle Sr. and then to Charles V. “Chuck” Strohmeyer, both preceded her in death. She is survived by three sons: Marion “Bud” (Tina) Mingle, Richard Allen Mingle Jr. (Jamie Smith) and Michael W. (Becky) Min...
Louella D. Pheasant, 89, a resident of Homewood at Martinsburg, formerly of Williamsburg, went home to be with her Lord, Monday morning, July 25, 2022, at Homewood. She was born July 19, 1933, in rural Williamsburg, daughter of the late Ezra Luther and Lavina Pearl (Wicker) Detwiler. On September 21, 1951, she married Robert R. Pheasant at the Fairview Church of the Brethren, Williamsburg. He preceded her in death Sept. 16, 2012, following 60 years of marriage. She is survived by several nieces and nephews. Louella was the last of her...
William Thomas “Tom” Forshey, 82, of Martinsburg, passed away Monday afternoon, July 18, 2022, at the Presbyterian Village at Hollidaysburg. He was born Feb. 2, 1940, in Catharine Township, rural Williamsburg, son of the late Robert Martin and Alma Georgiana (Waite) Forshey. He is survived by two sons: Thomas W. “Tommy” Forshey (Christina) of Altoona and Charles Robert “Rob” Forshey of Manchester; three grandchildren: Nick Rusich, Robert Hughes and Matthew Forshey; four great-grand...
Joseph F. Wachter, IV, 86, of New Enterprise, passed away July 17, 2022, at the Village at Morrisons Cove. He was born Aug. 18, 1935, in Johnstown, son of the late Joseph F. III and Gladys P. (Walter) Wachter. On Aug. 30, 1956, in New Enterprise, he was united in marriage to Alice Marie (Swartz) Wachter, who survives. His is survived by his wife, Alice Marie Wachter; son, Joseph F. Wachter, V (wife, Chris) of Chambersburg; daughter, Lisa Parfitt (husband, John) of Sanford, Fla.; sister, Barbara Robinson; as well as numerous nieces and nephews....
Thomas H. Strum D.D.S., 87, of Roaring Spring, passed away Sunday morning, July 17, 2022, at the Presbyterian Village at Hollidaysburg, following complications from a fall. He was born April 30, 1935, in Spangler, son of the late Dr. Clifton H. “Peck” and Juliet V. (Johnson) Strum. He was twice married, first to Patricia A. Veil, who preceded him in death July 8, 2008, and then on Dec. 19, 1993, he married Carol A. (Burket) Pheasant in Roaring Spring. He is survived by his beloved wife, Car...
Betty Louise (Hyre) Bowser went Home to be with her Lord and Savior July 15, 2022. She was 91. She was a resident of Cross Keys Village Brethren Home Community in New Oxford. Betty was born in Hyndman, February 18, 1931, to the late Guy E. and Mabel Hyre and was the oldest of three children. She is survived by her husband, Rev. Harold L. Bowser of Cross Keys Village Brethren Home Community; sister Jean Egolf of Bedford; children: Mark and Jeanne Bowser of Edgewater, Md., Cindy and Bill Fawcett of Harrisonburg, Va., Beth and Keith Hollenberg of...
Charles Eugene Decker, 83, of rural Martinsburg, passed away Wednesday afternoon, July 6, 2022, at Conemaugh Nason Medical Center, Roaring Spring. He was born Sept. 16, 1938, in Rainsburg, Bedford County, son of the late Walter Cletus and Alma (Ferguson) Decker. On Dec. 8, 1956 he married Patricia Ann Butler in Roaring Spring. She preceded him in death May 23, 2021, after 64 years of marriage. He is survived by four sons: Rodney E. Decker (Lori) of Plum Creek, Barry A. Decker (Vicky Defibaugh)...
Barbara Ann (Stankiewicz) Clarke, 85, of Harrisburg, formerly of Roaring Spring, passed away at her residence Feb. 17, 2022, after a brief illness. She was born Dec. 6, 1936, in Reynoldsville, daughter of Paul J. and Jennie A. (Kruszewski) Stankiewicz. On June 21, 1958, she married Harry E. Clarke, Jr. in DuBois. He died Dec. 28, 2004. She is survived by her son Chip of Harrisburg, daughter Carole (Shawn) Smith and grandchildren Max and Hunter of Mechanicsburg, nephew Mark Movinsky of...
Barbra Ann Keith, 80, of Woodbury, passed away Sunday, July 3, 2022, at Homewood in Martinsburg. She was born September 14, 1941, in Martinsburg; daughter of the late George Paul Elias, Sr. and Laura Mae (Furry) Hudson. On July 9, 1960, in Jersey Shore, Pennsylvania, she was united in marriage to John David Keith, who survives. She is survived by husband, John David Keith; daughter, Beth Ann Zeiler (Randy) of York; daughter, Linda Susan Hoover (David) of Woodbury; son, John Wesley Keith (Tracy)...
Carol Joanne Hunter, 88, of Fayetteville, passed away on Tuesday, July 5, 2022, at Village Green Health Care. Joanne was born on July 23, 1933, in Roaring Spring, to the late James I. Rightnour and Kathryn Logue Rightnour. A graveside service was held Friday, July 8, 2022, at at Main Post Cemetery. Joanne was preceded in death by her husband, James “Jim” F. Hunter and brother, Donald A. Rightnour. She is survived by her children, Jane “DeeDee” Parks and husband Gregory, Julie Butler and husband Jeffrey, Jason Hunter and wife, Vicki; brother...
Anna C. Gunnett, 89, of Williamsburg, went home to be with her Lord, Friday morning, July 1, 2022, at home surrounded by her loving family. She was born January 4, 1933, in Carlim, rural Williamsburg, daughter of the late Henry and Martha (Brininger) Corrigan. On June 20, 1953, she married Hubert E. Gunnett at the Cove Forge United Methodist Church, Williamsburg. He preceded her in death March 19, 2016, following 62 years of marriage. She is survived by three daughters: Gail R. Sheetz (Charlie)...
Howard I. “Ace” Benner, 86, of rural Martinsburg, passed away Monday afternoon, June 20, 2022, at Homewood at Martinsburg. He was born April 6, 1936, in Martinsburg, son of the late D. Ray and Wilma (Guyer) Benner. On Oct. 7, 1961, he married Carol A. Pietro at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Church, Altoona. He is survived by his beloved wife, Carol of 60 years; a son, Bryan D. Benner and wife, Marina of Hunt Valley, MD; six grandchildren; and a brother, David R. Benner and wife, Sue of Knoxville, Tenn. He was preceded in death by a sister,...
Shelly (Hendricks) Longenecker, 47, of Glendale, AZ, went home to be with her Saviour, on June 3, 2022, after a strong battle against cancer. She is a daughter of Paul and Elaine Hendricks of Phoenix, Az. Shelly married Kevin Longenecker, son of Harry and Peggy Longenecker of Martinsburg on May 25, 1996. She was mother to Megan Grace, 21, Toby Michael, 19, Jacob Weyant, 12 and Madelyn Rae, 9. Shelly was a wife, mother, teacher, helper and encourager, also author of a book Dinner for a Dollar...
Jeanette Kay Fleegle, 76, of Martinsburg, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, June 24, 2022, in the Conemaugh Nason Medical Center Emergency Department. She was born Oct. 10, 1945, in Altoona the daughter of the late Earl P. and Pleasy P. (Whetstone) Stonerook. She married Roger J. Fleegle. She is survived by her husband; four children: Rebecca L. Mowchan (John) of Dillsburg, Andrew T. Greenleaf of Kutztown, Matthew J. Greenleaf (Janice) of Elizabethtown, and Thomas A. Greenleaf (Susan) of...
Kimberly “Kim” Louise Markel, 51, of Martinsburg, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday evening, June 22, 2022, at Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center, Johnstown. She was born Dec. 3, 1970, in Sacramento, California daughter of Carole Louise Markel and the late Robert H. Markel Jr. She is survived by her mother, Carole; a brother, Daniel R. Markel of Lancaster; a sister, Nicole Baker Markel of Roaring Spring; two nieces: Harlie Franklin and Rylie Franklin and a nephew, Colton Franklin. Kim was pre...
Richard K. “Dick” McGraw, 79, of Martinsburg, went home to be with the Lord, Monday morning, June 20, 2022, at Homewood at Martinsburg. He was born Dec. 26, 1942, in Roaring Spring, son of the late Richard A. and Lovern I. (Peck) McGraw. On Feb. 22, 1964, he married Kay L. Robeson at the St. Matthew Lutheran Church, Martinsburg. He is survived by his beloved wife, Kay of 58 years; a son, Keith A. McGraw (Andrea) of Roaring Spring; a daughter-in-law, Patricia R. McGraw (fiancé, Kevin Sears) of M...
Harry Deforrest Keith, 96, of Entriken, went home to be with Jesus, June 18, 2022, while surrounded by his loving family at home. He was born April 3, 1926, the son of Jesse and Alice (Stunkard) Keith. He was united in marriage to the love of his life for 65 years, Kathryn Joan Beaver, on Nov. 27, 1952. She proceeded him in death Dec. 6, 2017. He is survived by son, John H. Keith and his wife Cindy, of Entriken and a daughter, Mary Ann (Keith) Buckley and husband Jeff of Huntingdon. He is also...
Charles Lloyd Musselman Sr., 91, of Martinsburg, passed away Thursday evening, June 16, 2022, at The Village at Morrisons Cove, Martinsburg. He was born Aug. 7, 1930, in Claysburg, son of the late William J. and Sarah (Harr) Musselman. On July 23, 1953, he married Phyllis J. Hampton in Duncansville. He is survived by his beloved wife of 68 years; a son, Charles L. Musselman Jr. (June) of Roaring Spring; a daughter, Joanne L. Hartman (Rick) of Martinsburg; a son-in-law, Frederick B. Bennett Jr. o...
Lauretta Beryle McClelland, 83, of Roaring Spring, formerly of East Freedom, passed away Friday, June 10, 2022, at UPMC Altoona after an extended illness. She was born June 9, 1939, in Roaring Spring the daughter of the late Paul Baker and Mary Elizabeth (States) McCreary. She married Granton E. McClelland July 8, 1960, in Punxsutawney. She is survived by her husband; three daughters, VeeAnn Schmidt and husband Ronald of Albany, Ind., Pamela Dennis and husband Donald of Roaring Spring, and Dana James and husband Timothy of East Freedom; four...
Denis Wayne Royer passed away May 22, 2022, at the age of 75. He is survived by his wife, Carolyn, his sister, Margo, and his nephew, Adam. Denis was born in Altoona, PA and spent his childhood in Williamsburg, where he participated in high school sports, mostly football and basketball. He attended Penn State University, playing basketball for them. Denis joined the Navy and spent his time aboard the carrier, USS Saratoga. When he was honorably discharged, he went to work for Congoleum, his territory being Detroit. He saw that carpet was much...
James A Bulger Sr. Born Oct. 7, 1950 and passed away June 9, 2022. Born in Saxton, the son of Mark H. Bulger Jr. and Rosalind (Furry) Bulger. Jim was married to Pamela Masood Bulger on Aug. 31, 1975. Pam preceded him in death May 1, 2008. He is survived by a son James A. Bulger Jr. and girlfriend Marcy Lemin, both of Saxton. Also, a sister Kathy Bulger Stryk, wife of Donald Stryk (deceased) of Mathis, Texas. Jim graduated from Tussey Mountain High School in 1968. In 1969 he graduated from the...
Peggy Lou Metz, 78, of Martinsburg, passed away Friday morning, June 10, 2022, at Conemaugh Nason Medical Center, Roaring Spring. She was born January 1, 1944, in Altoona, daughter of the late Leroy Monroe Sr. and Verna Mae (Horton) Waite. She is survived by three children: Donald W. Metz of Hollidaysburg, Cathy M. Evans (Bud) of rural Williamsburg and Dennis A. “Chip” Metz (Amy) of Plum Creek; 10 grandchildren; numerous great-grandchildren; two sisters: Donna Mae Treese of Quarryville and Eve...
George John Camaroto Jr., 72, of Williamsburg, passed away Sunday morning, June 5, 2022, at UPMC Altoona. He was born June 25, 1949, in Williamsburg, son of the late George John and Frances Patricia (Lockawich) Camaroto. He is survived by his loving fiancée, Dorothy Reigh; four daughters: Tammy Sue Lehman (Mike), Aimee Sue Harstrom (Victor), Sybil Kaye McDowell (Jared), and Tori Jorge Combs (Gary); a brother: Francis Camaroto (Susan), three sisters: Georgeann Mayhue, Dona Gorsuch (John), Joyce...
Robert Ellis Burket Jr., 59, of Portage, passed away June 12, 2022, at home. He was born June 7, 1963, in Roaring Spring, the son of Robert Burket Sr. and Shirley Albright. He was preceded in death by his father, grandparents: Mahlon and Elizabeth Burket and Edna and John Causer. He is survived by his mother, daughter Eva Wissinger and granddaughter Devine Wissinger of Altoona; fiance Paula Miller and her son Bryce Miller; brothers Ryan Burket, and Jason Burket; sisters Pat Schafer and Robin Flanagan. Also survived by numerous nieces and...
Joseph A. Hinish, 89, of Martinsburg, passed away Saturday evening, May 28, 2022 at The Village at Morrisons Cove, Martinsburg. He was born April 2, 1933, in Curryville, son of the late Wilmer E. and Martha R. (Rhodes) Hinish. Joseph was twice married, first to Mary Jane Bridenbaugh, who passed away Dec. 13, 1991 and then to Patricia C. Yeager, who preceded him in death April 18, 2018. He is survived by three sons: Joseph A. Hinish II (Tracy) of Duncansville, Jay A. Hinish (Sandy Fisher) and...
Charles Richard Barr, 84, of Martinsburg, passed away Friday, May 27, 2022 at his residence. He was born Dec. 10, 1937, in Altoona, son of the late Henry Clayton and Elizabeth A. (Hartman) Barr. Charles spent the majority of his life in the Martinsburg area, and especially on Lock Mountain Road. He is survived by a sister-in-law, Linda L. Barr of Martinsburg; nieces and nephews: Robert Geist (Charlene), Carol Rhodes (Wilbur), Sherron Wechs, Steven Shope (Nancy), Randall Shope (Cynthia),...
James “Jim” Melvin Allender, 87, of Gautier, Mississippi, passed away following a short illness Tuesday, May 24, 2022, at Singing River Hospital, Ocean Springs, Miss. He was born Oct. 5, 1934, at home in Williamsburg. He was the son of Luther and Sadie (Isenberg) Allender. He married the former Annette Waldrop. Jim graduated from Williamsburg High School in 1952 and began his working life painting houses and businesses with Jesse Shelly in and around Williamsburg. In 1954 he volunteered for the...
Dolores J. Barkman, 91, of Martinsburg, formerly of Woodbury, passed away June 5, 2022, at Homewood in Martinsburg. She was born Jan. 24, 1931, in Woodbury; daughter of the late Emmert and Dorothy (Over) Pepple. On May 17, 1951, in Winchester, Virginia, Dolores was united in marriage to Arlan Barkman, who survives. She was a class of 1949 graduate of Woodbury High School and a Lioness in the Cove Lions Club. Dolores was a member of the Woodbury Church of the Brethren where she served as Deaconess. She was preceded in death by a grandson, Alex...
Donald L. Rettburg, 92, of Martinsburg, formerly of Waterside, passed away on May 23, 2022, at the Village at Morrisons Cove. He was born on December 10, 1929, in Hollidaysburg; son of the late Walter and Ruth (Helsel) Rettburg. He is survived by his wife, Anna Mae Rettburg; daughter, Cathy Bowser of Waterside; son, Joel Rettburg of Everett; daughter, Jill Allison (Tim) of Roaring Spring; son, Jay Rettburg (Tammy) of Waterside; sisters, Betty McKie of California, Bertie Rettburg of Arizona, and...
Kenneth “Ken” Scott Barefoot, Jr., 64, of East Freedom, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, May 24, 2022, at home. He was born December 11, 1957, in Roaring Spring the son of the late Kenneth Scott Barefoot, Sr. and Jennie (Garyga) Barefoot. He is survived by three sisters: Diane Burak and husband Peter of Wisconsin, Sandra Bump and husband Carl of Florida, and Mary Lou Bowers of Roaring Spring. He was preceded in death by a brother, Peter Paul Barefoot and an infant sister, Georgia. Kenneth was a graduate of Central High School and Clarion Uni...
John E. Hoover Sr., 98, a resident of The Village at Morrisons Cove, Martinsburg, formerly of Williamsburg, passed away late Friday, May 27, 2022, at The Village. He was born Aug.21, 1923, in Williamsburg, the youngest son of the late Vincent E. and Julia Ruth (Sparr) Hoover. On Jan. 12, 1949, he married Doris Ann White at the Zion Lutheran Church, Williamsburg. She preceded him in death Dec. 21, 2015. He is survived by five children: Frank A. (friend, Mary Lou Sigler) of Reedsville, Lou Ann of...
