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Robert Miles “Bob” Eastep, 92, of rural Williamsburg, passed away Saturday evening, Nov. 20, 2021, at Conemaugh Nason Medical Center, Roaring Spring. He was born Aug. 24, 1929, in Huntingdon, son of the late Roy Adam and Mabel Ann (Yocum) Eastep. On Oct. 11, 1947, he married Grace Ivalue Weitzel in Cumberland, Md. She preceded him in death March 3, 1998. He is survived by five sons: Robert Eugene (Gladys) of Walkerville, Md., Glen Richard (Beverly) in Hawthorn Woods, Ill., Donald Clair (Linda) of Williamsburg, Steven Dennis (Sandra) of Elo...
Timothy D. Wilt, 57 of Duncansville, passed away Tuesday, Nov 16, 2021. He was born Sept 1, 1964, in Altoona, son of Joyce (Hoffer) and the late Fred Wilt. He is survived by his wife of 36 years, Brenda (Wyland); a son, Michael L. and wife Courtney of Roaring Spring; two grandbabies: Robert and Elizabeth; a brother, Jeff and wife Amy of Hollidaysburg; and many nieces and nephews. Tim graduated from Central High School in 1982 and was self-employed as a contractor. He enjoyed spending time with his family and friends and was an avid...
Arland Keith Pittman, 91, of Martinsburg, passed away Saturday, Nov. 13, 2021, at Homewood at Martinsburg. He was born Nov. 29, 1929, in Everett, son of the late Clyde Rollo Pittman and Mona (Conner) Pittman. On March 16, 1951, he was united in marriage to the love of his life, Arlene (Lashley) Pittman. Along with his beloved wife of 70 years, he is survived by a son, Eric Pittman, of Martinsburg; a grandson, Ty Pittman, and great-granddaughters: Adalyn, Aubrey, and Avery of Altoona; a...
Donald Kagarise, of Martinsburg, loving husband and father of three children, passed away Nov. 11, 2021, at the age of 93. Don was born Aug. 10, 1928, in Martinsburg, the son of I. Harvey and Alice (Statler) Kagarise. He married Corena Sollenberger March 24, 1951, in Huntingdon. He is survived by his loving wife of 70 years; his daughters: Amy and Kristen (Steve); his son Todd (Regina); his grandson Warren and his brother, Kenneth. He was a 1950 graduate of Juniata College and received his master’s degree from Penn State University in 1955. F...
Jesse C. “Sonny” Detwiler, 79, of rural Martinsburg, went to be with the Lord Thursday morning, Nov. 11, 2021. The past few years he fought a long courageous battle with pancreatic cancer and Parkinson’s disease. He was born Aug. 19, 1942, in Williamsburg, son of the late James & Elizabeth (Banks) Detwiler. He is survived by four siblings: Lois (Ed) McCall, Thomas (Karen) Detwiler both of Williamsburg, William (Tairi) Detwiler of New York and Frances and (Stephen) Szynal of Ohio. He married Sand...
Dawn Amber Theofield, 52, of Martinsburg, passed away unexpectedly Thursday, Nov. 11, 2021, at Conemaugh Nason Medical Center after a brief illness. She was born Jan. 30, 1969, in Washington D.C., the daughter of the late Truman E. and Sherri C. (Appleby) Theofield. She is survived by her fiancee, Steve Bramhall of Martinsburg; and several aunts and cousins. She was preceded in death by her best friend Yvonne Gahagan. Dawn was a member of Faith United Methodist Church, Woodbury. She was a 1986 graduate of Central High School, Martinsburg and...
Kimberly A. (Bontrager) Shope, 61, of Hopewell, passed away on Nov. 7, 2021, at Conemaugh Nason Medical Center. She was born Aug. 17, 1960, in Uniontown, daughter of the late John and Alice (Barclay) Bontrager. On June 27, 1987, in the gazebo at the Maranatha Church, she was united in marriage to Robert C. “Bob” Shope. She is survived by her husband, Robert; son, Skyler Shope and wife Ariel of Woodbury; grandchildren: Kayden, Jace, and Emma Shope; brother Jon Bontrager; and sister Lori Sla...
Eva Mae Eshelman, 96, of Martinsburg, passed away Wednesday evening, Nov. 10, 2021, at The Village at Morrisons Cove. She was born Nov. 11, 1924, in Roaring Spring, daughter of the late Irvin J. and Nora M. (Showalter) Keith. On June 28, 1946, she married Russell Eshelman in New Enterprise Church of the Brethren and he preceded her in death Sept. 5, 1998. She is survived by four daughters: Norma Jean Stiffler, Lois A. Ritchey (Tim), Linda M. Clemens (Dick) all of Roaring Spring and Carol L....
Anne S. Forsht, 81, The Winds at Mattern Orchard, Duncansville, passed away Wednesday morning, Nov. 10, 2021. She was born Nov. 1, 1940, in Quantico, Va., a daughter of the late A. Robert and Helen (Snow) Stacy. She married R. Gar Forsht July 25, 1965, in Santa Ana, Calif. She is survived by her husband, R. Gar Forsht of Hollidaysburg; a son, Ralph N. Forsht and wife Krista and grandsons: Luke Gar Forsht, and Jack and Cole Hartling, all of Potomac Falls, Va.; granddaughters: Katelyn Anne MacIntyre of Boca Raton, Fla., Mya and Eve MacIntyre of...
William C. Riley, 76, of rural Williamsburg, went home to be with his Lord and Savior following a courageous battle with cancer Nov. 2, 2021. He was born June 27, 1945, in Altoona, son of the late Earl Vincent and Viola Emma (Reigh) Riley. On May 3, 1980, he married the love of his life, Patricia A. Moyer at the Yellow Springs Lutheran Church, Williamsburg. He is survived by his beloved wife of 41 years; a sister, Shelby J. Walls (Dick) of Westernport, Md.; his mother-in-law, Ethel Moyer of Williamsburg; two sisters-inlaw: Linda Smith (Gerald)...
The Rev. Lowell H. Witkovsky, 89, of Greenville, SC, passed away peacefully at home on Oct. 26, 2021, after a lengthy illness. Lowell was born on Jan. 26, 1932, to Elden and Ethel (McKimmy) Witkovsky in Jackson, Michigan. He is survived by his wife Betty (Cockrell) Witkovsky whom he married in 2012. He is survived by three children: Marlys Hershberger (Terry) of Woodbury, L. David (Kim) of York, and Paul (Julie) of Roaring Spring, three step-children and spouses in the Greenville, SC area, 18...
Gloria K. Weitzel, 67, of Martinsburg, passed away Wednesday morning Nov. 3, 2021, at UPMC Altoona after a brief illness. She was born Oct. 21, 1954, in Roaring Spring the daughter of the late Charles I. And Geraldine (Smith) Decker. The woman of a million words got her wings and was reunited with her son Bobbie Weitzel and her late husband Ronald Weitzel. She leaves behind her daughters, Anita Weitzel, Ginger Strayer and husband Ron Strayer, Jr.; her sons, Gerry Weitzel and wife Tamara, and Ronald “Butch” Weitzel and wife June; her gra...
Susan E. Musselman, 102, a resident of The Village at Morrisons Cove, formerly of Klahr, passed away Wednesday, Nov. 3, 2021, at the home. She was born Oct. 11, 1919, in Klahr, daughter of the late John and Esther (Walter) Musselman. She married Earl Musselman May 24, 1941, in Winchester, Va. He preceded her in death Oct. 26, 1994. She is survived by two sons Robert E. Musselman and Chester Ray Musselman (Brenda), a daughter Peggy L. Musselman; five grandchildren: Chetty Jr. (Bobbi), Tiffany...
William Lee Peck, Jr., 76, passed away Oct. 31, 2021, at Brooke Army Medical Center in San Antonio, Texas. He was the son of the late William Lee Peck, Sr. and Mary Ruth (Miller) Peck. The oldest of ten children, he was born on Sept. 29th, 1945, in Altoona. He is survived by his sisters: Stella, Eva and Tammie; his brothers: Tom and Barry; three children: William, Stephanie and Erica; and six grandchildren: Olivia, Haley, Brandon, Cora, Nathan and Lily. Bill is preceded in death by his parents;...
Marjorie K. Delozier, 87, of Roaring Spring, passed away Thursday morning Nov. 4, 2021, at the Presbyterian Village at Hollidaysburg. She was born June 3, 1934, in Roaring Spring, the daughter of the late Frank and Orpha (Steward) Mock. She married Robert P. Delozier, Sr. on Sept. 27, 1952, and he preceded her in death Feb. 21, 1991. She is survived by a son, Robert P. Delozier and girlfriend Gale Corle of Roaring Spring; two grandchildren: Sarah Beth Hall and husband Michael of Hopewell and...
Kris A. Shambaugh, 60, of Roaring Spring, passed away Thursday Nov. 4, 2021, at Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center, Johnstown. He was born August 7, 1961, in Roaring Spring, the son of the late Alfred L. and Mary K. (Myers) Shambaugh. He is survived by his brother, Kevin L. Shambaugh of Roaring Spring and numerous cousins. Kris was a 1979 graduate of Central High School. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Arrangements are by the Todd T. Thompson Funeral Home Inc., Roaring Spring. (www.thompsonfh.com)....
Eugene F. McKinney, 95, of Roaring Spring, passed away peacefully Friday morning Nov. 5, 2021, at Homewood at Martinsburg. He was born Jan. 31, 1926, in rural Martinsburg the son of the late Earl and Ruth (Fluke) McKinney. He married Bonnie Delozier April 8, 1951, in Roaring Spring and she preceded him in death April 24, 2004. He is survived by three daughters, Melissa Bookhammer of Canonsburg, Becky Bryson and husband Earl of Martinsburg, and Luci McKinney of Wilmington, NC; six grandchildren: Chris Wagner, Valerie Smith, Stacey Wold, Nathan...
Donald Carl Greenleaf, 87, Martinsburg, passed away Thursday morning, Nov. 4, 2021, at UPMC Altoona. He was born April 21, 1934, in Martinsburg, son of the late H. Lester and Kathryn C. (Christner) Greenleaf. On Sept. 3, 1960, he married Janet Louise Hoover in Winchester, VA, and she preceded him in death Oct. 31, 2018. He is survived by a daughter, Lou Ann Kensinger of Martinsburg; two sons: Michael A. Greenleaf of Martinsburg, and Terry E. Greenleaf (Karen) of Elizabethtown; eight...
Gloria A. Brumbaugh, 82, of Lititz, passed away Sunday evening, Oct. 24, 2021, at Lancaster General Hospital. She was born in Petersburg, Va., the only child of Owen and Mary Bolen Croy. She was the wife of Galen H. Brumbaugh for 55 years on July 2. In addition to her husband, she is survived by three sons: David, husband of Leslie Brumbaugh, of Washington Boro, Gary Brumbaugh of Silver Springs, and Jeffrey, husband of Olivia Brumbaugh, of Lakeland, Fla.; and four grandsons: Michael, Conner,...
Donald W. Fetter, 79, of Frosty Hollow, formerly of Loysburg, passed away Oct. 25, 2021, at UPMC Altoona Hospital. He was born Nov. 22, 1941, in Roaring Spring; son of the late John E. Fetter and L. Romaine Fetter-Shaw. On Dec. 13, 1963, in Yellow Creek, he was united in marriage to Eleanor A. (Hale) Fetter who survives. Surviving is his wife, Eleanor; son George W. Fetter; sister Joyce Wyles (Jay); sister Kay Gorsuch (Bill); sister Jean Eichelberger (Dale); and sister-in-law Nancy Porta. Donald was preceded in death by two infant children;...
Wayne W. Walter, 65, of Roaring Spring, passed away Saturday Oct. 30, 2021, at Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center, Johnstown, after an extended illness. He was born Sept. 1, 1956, in Roaring Spring, the son of Nevin and Margaret I. (Knisely) Walter. He is survived by four children: Heather D. Foster (Travis) of Martinsburg, Angie D. Smith (Brad) of Roaring Spring, Nevin “Richie” Walter (Shannon) of East Freedom, and Jesse W. Walter of Roaring Spring; 10 grandchildren: Ashlyn and Emily Foster, Isiah and Faith Smith, Zayne and Wyatt Walter, Alexan...
James Dale Hummel, 92, of Roaring Spring, passed away peacefully Monday Oct. 25, 2021, at the Presbyterian Village at Hollidaysburg. He was born Jan. 13, 1929, in Shamokin, the son of the late James and Beatrice (Wilson) Hummel. He married Ann C. Custer on Sept. 18, 1954. He is survived by his wife; three children: John S. Hummel (Natalie) of St. Augustine, Fla., David L. Hummel (Cheryl) of Huntingdon, and Susan Caccimelio (Jim) of Chalk Hill, six grandchildren: Meghan Braxtan (Jack), Michael Hu...
Robert G. Black, 94, of Brooks Mills, passed away Monday, Oct. 25, 2021, at Conemaugh Nason Medical Center after a brief illness. He was born Feb. 3, 1927, in Roaring Spring the son of the late Fred and Rachel Black. He married Algie R. Shaw Sept. 6, 1952, and she passed away March 6, 2015. He is survived by two daughters: Jane (Black) Brehm of Hollidaysburg and Carol (Black) Shultz and husband Ken of Bellefonte; six grandchildren: Kim McGregor, Scott Black, Penny Nearhoof, Kristy Stroshine,...
Paulette Smith of Clermont, Fla., formerly from Roaring Spring passed away unexpectedly Saturday, Oct. 23, 2021. She was born May 7, 1943, in Roaring Spring, to Margaret and Paul Shade. In 1962, she married Ronald Smith in Roaring Spring. They spent fifty-nine wonderful years together. She is survived by her husband and three children: Lori Ritchea of Huntingdon, Eric Smith and spouse Teri Smith of Rosco and Randy Smith and spouse Jessica Smith of Johnstown. She is also survived by her five...
Phyllis Jean Dauberman, 91, of Roaring Spring, passed away Friday morning, Oct. 29, 2021, at The Middletown Home, Dauphin County. She was born June 3, 1930, in Martinsburg, daughter of the late Raymond and Wilma (Guyer) Benner. Arrangements by John K. Bolger Funeral Home Inc., Martinsburg. (www.bolgerfuneralhome.com)...
Diana K. (Deeds) Ritchey, 67, of Saxton, formerly of Martinsburg, passed away Sunday morning, Oct. 31, 2021, at Conemaugh Nason Medical Center, Roaring Spring. She was born May 1, 1954, in Hinton, W.V., daughter of the late Dewey J. and Hattie Lucille (Dickenson) Deeds. She is survived by two daughters: Lori E. Emeigh (Steve Yingling) of Claysburg and Lisa K. Ebersole (Jay) of rural Martinsburg; four grandchildren: Dylan W. Emeigh of Saxton, Taylor K. Emeigh of Bedford, Morgan K. Ebersole and...
Robert “Bob” Bruce Yoder, 82, of rural Martinsburg, passed away Wednesday evening, Oct. 27, 2021, at his home. He was born March 2, 1939, in Mattawana, Mifflin County, son of the late Milo Mark and Mary Kathryn (King) Yoder. On April 4, 1964, he married Wilma M. King in Atglen, Pa. He is survived by his beloved wife of 57 years; three children: R. Bruce Yoder (Nancy Frey) of Listowel, Ontario, Cindy L. Sauder (Kurtis) of Lyndhurst, Va. and Michael K. Yoder of Martinsburg; five gra...
Stephen Paul Eshelman, 66, of Las Vegas, NV, peacefully passed away Oct. 11, 2021, after a courageous battle with cancer. Stephen was born Oct. 4, 1955, to the parents of Charles and Delores Eshelman in Roaring Spring, Pennsylvania. In 1975 he married Sandy Johnson. He is survived by his wife of 46 years, his father Charles Eshelman of Las Vegas NV, a sister Lorna Replogle of Martinsburg and his faithful furry friend Tiny. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews who loved him dearly....
Edna G. Smeltzer, 91, formerly of Roaring Spring, went home to be with the Lord Saturday evening Oct. 9, 2021, at Homewood at Martinsburg. She was born Jan. 27, 1930, in Roaring Spring, the daughter of the late Joseph C. and Ida M. (Walter) Smeltzer. She is survived by six nephews: David W. Lingenfelter (Lou) of Etters, K. Ronald Shaw (Mitzie) of St. Peters, MO, Carl S. Pote (Nancy) of New Bloomfield, John A. Walter (Brenda) of Plant City, Fla., Joseph W. Walter (Lynette) of Martinsburg, and Don...
Terry L. Frye, Sr., 73, of Roaring Spring passed away Sunday October 17, 2021, after a brief illness. He was born Sept. 2, 1948, in Williamsburg the first born son of the late Melvin and Sara (Vaughn) Frye. He married Marie (Helsley) Frye, who preceded him in death. He is survived by five children: Neal Becker (Cathy), Mitch Becker (Cara), Terry Lee Frye, Jr. (Jenna Bug), Holly Fink (Barry), and Joel Becker (Jenny); a sister, Victoria Frye; many grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces and nep...
Janice Ellen May, 75, of Hollidaysburg, formerly of Martinsburg, passed away Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021, at UPMC Altoona after a brief illness. She was born June 19, 1946, in Roaring Spring the daughter of the late Foster F. and Elizabeth R. (Hudson) Wineland. She was previously married to Ben L. May, who passed away Sept. 8, 2015. She is survived by two sons: Matthew B. May and wife Jennifer of McKee, and Mason May and fiancee Renae Metz of Duncansville; five grandchildren: Meghan Lythgoe and...
Ronald E. Snyder, 87, of Hollidaysburg, passed away Wednesday afternoon Oct. 20, 2021, at UPMC Altoona. He was born August 27, 1934, in Roaring Spring, the son of the late Galen and Laura (Golden) Snyder. Ronald married Rose Marie Ann Lombardo June 20, 1964, at The Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament. Ronald is survived by his loving wife of 57 years; his children: Lauralee (Michael Culver) Snyder of Millheim, Ronald E. Snyder II of Hollidaysburg, Gretchen (Glenn) Kyle of Reedsville, Erika...
Robert A. Pressel, 85, formerly of rural Roaring Spring and Duncansville passed away peacefully Tuesday morning Oct. 19, 2021, at Homewood at Martinsburg. He was born July 26, 1936, in Woodbury the son of the late D. Walter and E. Verna (Imler) Pressel. He married Helen Koontz April 10, 1955, and celebrated 66 years of marriage together. He is survived by his wife, of Duncansville; two sons, A. Duane Pressel (Brenda) of Roaring Spring and Brian E. Pressel (Lisa) of Centerville, OH; four...
Thomas C. Dick, 70, a resident at Maybrook Hills Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center, formerly of Roaring Spring, passed away Friday morning Oct. 22, 2021, at the home. He was born April 5, 1951, in Roaring Spring the son of the late Roy and Leah (Huston) Dick. He was previously married to Tina Zerby of Roaring Spring. He is survived by two sons, Thomas A. Dick and wife Julie of East Freedom, and Tim Dick and wife Jennifer of New Enterprise; seven grandchildren, Brad, Jessica, Chelsey, Taylor, Matthew, Mackenzie, and Kaitlyn; a great...
Alan J. Gorman, 60, of Martinsburg, passed away Monday morning, Oct. 18, 2021, at Conemaugh Nason Medical Center after a battle with COVID. He was born in Roaring Spring, the son of Roland “Sonny” Gorman and the late Rose (Eger) Gorman. He married Karen K. Mapes in 1983. He is survived by his wife; three daughters: Jessica Kidd of Sproul, Andrea Gorman of Martinsburg, and Samantha Imler (Jordan) of Blue Knob; four grandchildren, Diamond Dotzler, Bella Kidd, Gannon Imler, and Barrett Imler; and...
June A. Mountain, 85, of Salemville, passed away Oct. 22, 2021, at home. She was born Dec. 24, 1935, in Charlesville; daughter of the late Harold and Gladys (Diehl) Whetstone. Surviving June is husband Charles I. Mountain; daughter Barbara Thomas (John) of New Enterprise; daughter Karen Davidson (Jim) of Bedford; son James Mountain (Celeste) of New Enterprise; daughter Kimberly Rodgers (Steve) of New Enterprise; 10 grandchildren, six great-grandchildren, and one great-great grandchild; sister...
Robert A. Brumbaugh Sr., 84, of rural Martinsburg, passed away Friday morning, Oct. 15, 2021, at Conemaugh Nason Medical Center, Roaring Spring. He was born, April 16, 1937, in Roaring Spring, son of the late Denver S. and Delcie P. (Mowery) Brumbaugh. On Aug. 27, 1954, he married Donna Eileen Hoover in Martinsburg. She preceded him in death Nov. 9, 1984. He is survived by three children: Brenda K. Waltz (Galen) of Marysville, Robert A. Brumbaugh Jr. of rural Martinsburg and Doreen G. Kagarise...
Deborah K. Kagarise, 69, of New Enterprise, was called home by her Lord and Savior Friday Oct. 15, 2021, at Conemaugh Nason Medical Center, Roaring Spring, following a brief battle with Covid. She was born Oct. 3, 1952, in Bedford, daughter of the late Robert W. and Edna L. (Leach) Kagarise. She is survived by three siblings: Robert L. Kagarise (Daisy) of Martinsburg, Doreen K. Kinninger (Robert) of Ohio, and Denise K. Baker (Jeff) of New Enterprise; and numerous nieces, nephews, great-nieces,...
Ronald E. Beasom, 47, of Altoona, passed away Thursday morning, Oct. 14, 2021 at UPMC Altoona following complications with COVID. He was born October 29, 1973, in Altoona, the son of Douglas and Rhonda (Kuny) Ritchey. Ronald is survived by his parents, of Roaring Spring; his fiancee, Heather Boob of Altoona; four children: Devon Oldham of Windber, Joshua Oldham of Martinsburg, Noah Beasom of Altoona, and Robbie Arista of Altoona; a granddaughter, Kamryn Oldham and he was expecting his second gra...
Lee Frederick Yerty of Roaring Spring, passed away Thursday, Sept. 30, 2021, in Lincoln, NE after a battle with COVID while on vacation out west with his girlfriend. He was born Feb. 22, 1953, in Roaring Spring, the son of the late Donald Eugene and Margaret Romaine (Ritchey) Yerty. He was previously married to Pauline (Replogle) Ceprish of Bellefonte. He is survived by three children: Jessica Brubaker of Altoona, Tonya Yerty and husband Frank Zgoda of Bellefonte, and Kyle Yerty and wife Emily...
Edna G. Smeltzer, 91, formerly of Roaring Spring, went home to be with the Lord Saturday evening Oct. 9, 2021, at Homewood at Martinsburg. She was born Jan. 27, 1930, in Roaring Spring the daughter of the late Joseph C. and Ida M. (Walter) Smeltzer. She is survived by six nephews: David W. Lingenfelter (Lou) of Etters, Pa., K. Ronald Shaw (Mitzie) of St. Peters, MO, Carl S. Pote (Nancy) of New Bloomfield, Pa., John A. Walter (Brenda) of Plant City, Fla., Joseph W. Walter (Lynette) of...
Francis P. “Frank” Davis Jr., 74, a resident of Homewood at Martinsburg, formerly of State College and Lansdowne, Pennsylvania, passed away Thursday morning, Sept. 30, 2021, at Homewood. He was born Feb. 20, 1947, in Williamsport, son of the late Reverend Francis Paul Davis Sr., and Savilla E. (Bonham) Davis. Reverend Davis married Frank and Lynn M. Kirkpatrick June 7, 1969. He is survived by is his beloved wife, Lynn, of 52 years; a sister, Anne D. Vincenti (Richard) of Chambersburg; many nie...
William Carl Beck, 73, of rural Hollidaysburg, passed away, Thursday morning, Sept. 30, 2021, at Pittsburgh VA Medical Center, following a two year battle with colon cancer. He was born Jan. 7, 1948, in Roaring Spring, son of the late Floyd L. and Ruth E. (Raible) Beck. On Nov. 16, 1970, he married Linda M. McCleary in Winchester, VA. He is survived by his beloved wife of 50 years; a son, Matthew R. Beck of West Loop; four special grandchildren: Jade, Ellie, Dane and Ziley; a sister, Joanne Harr...
John Robert Shuck, 66, of Huntingdon, passed away Sept. 28, 2021, at his home surrounded by family and friends following a long battle with cancer. He was born in Huntingdon Oct. 15, 1954, the son of the late Jack M. and Patricia (Prendergast) Shuck. He was united in marriage to Christine Baker-Shuck Nov. 27, 1993, at Stone Church of the Brethren, Huntingdon. He is survived by his wife, at home; his daughter, Brooke Shuck, and her fiancé, Dylan Wentzel, Pittsburgh; sister Jacqueline Shuck and husband, Robert Frank, Roanoke , Va.; brother...
Reid E. Ritchey, 87, went to be with Jesus, his Lord and Savior, Oct. 3, 2021, at Homewood at Martinsburg. He was born April 6, 1934, in Martinsburg, the son of the late Paul and Mildred (Greaser) Ritchey. He married Elizabeth Lytle Ormsby Aug. 1, 1952. They shared 69 years of marriage together. He is survived by his wife, Elizabeth; two sons: Randy and Andrew (Monique); a daughter-in-law, Anita Ritchey; seven grandchildren: Angel Hook (John), Doug Ritchey (Brittany), Ryan Ritchey, Chris...
Russell E. Sheets II, 69, of Roaring Spring, passed away at home, Thursday evening, Sept. 30, 2021, after a battle with ALS. He was born July 6, 1952, in Roaring Spring the son of Russell E. and Phyllis A. (Bush) Sheets. He married Christy L. Madden June 21, 1975, and she preceded him in death Jan. 24, 2004. He is survived by three daughters: Dody L. Gochnour of New Enterprise, Billie R. Yatta and husband Tom of Alum Bank, and Jessica A. Chandler and husband Nick of Martinsburg, WV; 11 grandchildren: Matthew, Lana, Thea, Morgan, Max, Daylynn,...
Reverend Dr. Claude B. Hall passed away at the Mennonite Home in Lancaster, September 26, 2021, following a brief hospitalization at Penn Medicine Lancaster General Hospital. Claude was born March 14, 1930, in Chattanooga, Tennessee, the son of Claude A. and Mary Ellen (Dootsen) Hall. He was a 1948 graduate of Chattanooga Central High School and one of his great achievements there was playing fullback on the Purple Pounders football team. His high school nick name was "Trippi" after the great...
Gary L. “Pete” Imler, 64, of Saxton, formerly of Martinsburg, passed away at home Monday, Sept. 20, 2021. He was born in Roaring Spring on Jan. 20, 1954, a son of the late Wilmot D. “Doc” and Verna G. (Crawford) Imler. Gary is survived by his sisters: Bonnie Hechler and Dolly Ford, wife of John; nephew, Matthew Weitzel, husband of Pam; and a great niece, Mary Wilt, wife of Mel. Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Crawford, a great niece, Chloe Weitzel, and a brother-in-law, Clarence R. Hechler. He was a graduat...
Donna Lee Hoover, 84, of Henrietta, rural Martinsburg, went home to be with her Lord, Sunday morning, Sept. 26, 2021 at The Village at Morrisons Cove, Martinsburg. She was born Aug. 27, 1937, in Roaring Spring, daughter of the late, David Leroy Detwiler and Martha Naomi (Ketner) Detwiler-Smouse. Donna married the love of her life, Gerald R. "Sonny" Hoover on May 3, 1954. He preceded her in death Oct. 14, 2014, following 60 years of marriage. She is survived by a daughter, Geri R. Bridenbaugh (Da...
Ida M. (Butler) Ayers, 88, of East Freedom, passed away, late Monday, Sept. 20, 2021, at Homewood at Martinsburg, after a brief illness. She was born Dec. 22, 1932, in East Freedom, daughter of the late Harry Leo and Ella May (Kauffman) Butler. On Sept. 17, 1954, she married Alvin F. "Pete" Ayers at Smith Corner Independent Mennonite Church. Pete preceded her in death on June 16, 2008, after 53 years of marriage. She is survived by three sons: Jeff (Mary) of Camp Hill, Rod (Christy) of Roaring S...
