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  • Donald Patrick Suter

    May 26, 2022

    Donald Patrick Suter, 76 of Feasterville-Trevose, formerly of Williamsburg, passed away Friday, May 20, 2022, at his residence. He was born December 3, 1945, in Rhindlander, WI, son of the late Samuel Lloyd and Esther Elvira (Matson) Suter. On July 6, 1968, he married Grace L. Moyer at the Yellow Springs Lutheran Church in rural Williamsburg. He was the beloved husband of Grace for 53 years; loving father of Brian Suter (Colleen), and Jeffrey Suter; devoted grandfather of Erin, Caroline, and...

  • Douglas A. Hall

    May 26, 2022

    Douglas A. Hall, 67, of Loysburg, passed away unexpectedly Thursday, May 19, 2022. He was born April 13, 1955, in Altoona, son of the late Herbert D. and Joan S. (Stayer) Hall. He married Joanne Robinette Nov. 17, 1984, in Cumberland, Md. He is survived by his wife; two sons: Tyler (Brittany) and Tadd (fiancé Abigail Ollinger); and two grandsons: Dolan and Silas, all of Loysburg. He is also survived by two special aunts: Sarah Seifert of Bedford and Ann Radi of California. Doug was a 1973 gradua...

  • Larry Wayne Phillips

    May 26, 2022

    Larry Wayne Phillips, 60, of Altoona, formerly of Martinsburg, passed away unexpectedly late Monday, January 10, 2022, at his residence. He was born in Roaring Spring, son of the late Frederick E. and Grace E. (Metzker) Phillips. He is survived by three children: Amber E. Phillips of Altoona, Dustin F. Phillips (Samantha) of Williamsburg and Holly J. Bem of Philadelphia; a sister-in-law, Gabi M. Williams of Newburg; and seven grandchildren: Matthew Pearson, Billy Miller, Damien Miller, Kaitlyn Bem, McKenzie Bem, Nicholas Phillips and Aniyah...

  • George E. Over

    May 26, 2022

    Loving father, husband, brother and grandfather, George Ellis Over, passed away in the early hours of May 19, 2022. He was surrounded by, and took communion with, his loving wife and children the day before. George Ellis, was born to Harold and Ruth Over on June 12, 1941, in Roaring Spring. George Ellis joins his father Harold and mother Ruth in Heaven. He is survived by many loving family members, including wife Betty, sister Marian Grassmyer, brother Ray Over (Judy), son John (Leslie), daughter Karen Cook (Ron), son Bruce (Tanya) and...

  • Dorothy L. (Miller) Zook

    May 19, 2022

    Dorothy L. (Miller) Zook, 89, passed away Wednesday afternoon, Sept. 1, 2021, at Homewood at Martinsburg. She was born Jan. 15, 1932, in Martinsburg, daughter of the late Nathan Ray and F. Marie (Replogle) Miller. On March 24, 1951, she married Ralph E. Zook at Memorial Church of the Brethren, Martinsburg. She is survived by two daughters: Cathy L. (Dan) Truskowski of Hamburg, NY and Brenda M. (Don) Malczewski of Sunset Bay, NY; two sons: Thomas E. (Betsy) Zook and Brian P. (Laura) Zook, both...

  • Shirley M. Ayers

    May 19, 2022

    Shirley M. Ayers, 87, of Martinsburg, passed away Tuesday evening, May 10, 2022, at The Village at Morrison’s Cove, Martinsburg. She was born Feb. 3, 1935, in Henrietta, a daughter of the late Frederick and Dorothy (Detwiler) Metzker. On Feb. 3, 1954 at Diehl’s Crossroads Brethren Church, she married Ronald K. Ayers with whom she shared 67 years of marriage before his death Dec. 16, 2021. She is survived by her three daughters, Diane Kensinger of Florida, Deb Balkavich of Bellwood, and Lori (Wa...

  • Helen Louise (Imler) Eshelman

    May 19, 2022

    Helen Louise (Imler) Eshelman, 87, of New Enterprise, passed away Sunday, May 15, 2022, at the Presbyterian Village at Hollidaysburg. She was born Feb. 12, 1935, in Waterside, daughter of the late George Ralph and Marie Elizabeth (Wallace) Imler. She married Arthur Max Eshelman July 18, 1953 at Crossroads Church of the Brethren. He preceded her in death Aug. 10, 2009. Helen was blessed with 15 brothers and sisters. She is survived by six children: Beth Myers (Allen) of Lewistown, Stephen...

  • Donald W. Pepple

    May 12, 2022

    Donald W. Pepple, 88, of Hollidaysburg, formerly of Woodbury, passed away May 3, 2022, at Altoona Hospital. He had been a resident at the Hollidaysburg Veterans Home since July 2021. He was born June 21, 1933, in Woodbury, the son of the late Emmert and Dorothy (Over) Pepple. He was united in marriage to Patricia L. Pepple June 10, 1955, in Woodbury. His wife preceded him in death September 30, 2020. He is survived by three children: son Michael (Jennifer) Pepple, Hillsboro, Tenn.; daughters:...

  • Cheryl (Hall) Scull

    May 12, 2022

    Cheryl Scull, 75, of Newport News, Virginia, formerly of Roaring Spring, passed away Sunday, May 1, 2022, at home after a brief illness. She was born in Roaring Spring Aug. 28, 1946, to the late Clova and Elmer Hall. She is survived by her husband, Nathan; sisters: Margie Brumbaugh and Linda Suter and husband Bill and nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her son Jonathan Scull and brother Donald Hall. Arrangements by R. Hayden Smith Funeral Home in Hampton, Va. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to St. Jude’s Children’s Hos...

  • Ted G. Grubb

    May 5, 2022

    Ted G. Grubb, 88, of Bedford, passed away peacefully at home, Friday, April 29, 2022, with his wife by his side. He was born Aug. 14, 1933, in New Enterprise, a son of the late John W. Grubb and Cleo (Baker) Grubb. Ted was raised by his father, John Grubb and step-mother, Rita E. (Horton) Grubb. On Sept. 23, 1978, in Manns Choice, he married Margaret (Sprigg) Wertz. Along with wife, Ted is survived by two daughters: Brenda Crist and husband Gary, of Waterloo, Ind., and Karina Nott and husband...

  • Lois K. Burk

    May 5, 2022

    Lois K. Burk, 88, of Martinsburg, passed away April 19, 2022, at UPMC Altoona. She was born June 27, 1933, in Kladder Station, a daughter of the late John W. and Kathern R. (Wise) Smith. On May 31, 1952, she married James A. Burk, who preceded her in death in 2006. Lois loved going to fellowship at church and talking to Danny Horton. She was a very devoted Christian woman who loved to pray. Some of her favorite hobbies included: yard sales, bingo, listening to music, playing cards, flowers and...

  • Roger Lee Eicher

    Apr 28, 2022

    Roger Lee Eicher, 80, a resident at Graystone Court, Hollidaysburg, passed away Sunday April 17, 2022, at home after a brief illness. He was born June 13, 1941, in Hollidaysburg the son of the late Charles T. and Margaret L. (Lingenfelter) Eicher. He is survived by three brothers: Charles Duane Eicher and wife Ginger of State College, Ronald A. Eicher and wife Darlene of Hollidaysburg, and William B. Eicher and wife Mary Ann of Hollidaysburg; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by a brother, Daryl E. Eicher. Roger was a 1959...

  • Betty L. Baker

    Apr 28, 2022

    Betty L. Baker, 81, of New Enterprise, passed away April 21, 2022, at Conemaugh Nason Medical Center, Roaring Spring. She was born Dec. 11, 1940, in Roaring Spring; daughter of the late Charles A. and V. Romaine (Replogle) Baker. Betty was a Class of 1958 Graduate of Northern Bedford High School and attended the Altoona School of Commerce. She retired from New Enterprise Stone & Lime Company in the Personnel Department. Betty loved her church, the New Enterprise Church of the Brethren, and...

  • Arthur E. Larson

    Apr 28, 2022

    Arthur E. Larson, 76, born in Leechburg, and recent resident of Los Angeles, California, passed in the early morning of April 1, 2022, after a sudden illness. He knew the love and nearness of his family, hearing their voices and sharing good memories and messages of care, love and prayer before he passed. Art was born Feb. 23, 1946, to the late Clarence L. Larson and Louise E. (Shutt) Larson. He cherished his daughter, Nicole Wiemer, her husband Michael and his grandchildren, Jake and...

  • Betty F. Stern

    Apr 28, 2022

    Betty F. Stern, 94, of Martinsburg, went to join her Lord and Savior Tuesday evening, April 19, 2022, at her home. She was born June 12, 1927, in Cessna, daughter of the late Humphrey and Mary E. (Walter) Heltzel. On Nov. 23, 1946, she married Paul H. Stern in Cumberland, Md. She is survived her beloved husband of 75 years; a daughter, Donna J. Bolesta (Ron) of Downingtown; two sons: Gary L. Stern (Anne) and Eddie J. Stern (Lorraine), both of Martinsburg; 17 grandchildren; and 30...

  • H. Eugene Koontz

    Apr 28, 2022

    H. Eugene Koontz, 92, of Friends Cove, passed away Saturday, April 23, 2022. He was born Dec. 17, 1929, in Bedford. He was the son of the late Dennis E. and Gladys F. (Morgart) Koontz. On March 5, 1950, in Bedford, he married Rosemary (Koozer) Koontz, who preceded him in death April 8, 2002. He is survived by two children: G. Scott Koontz and wife Barbara, and Susan Koontz Eberhart, both of Bedford; seven grandchildren: Joel, Heather, Elicia, Andrew, Alison, Chelsea, and Kyle; 14...

  • John A. Freidenbloom Jr.

    Apr 28, 2022

    John A. Freidenbloom Jr., 79, of West Loop, rural Hollidaysburg, passed away peacefully with his daughter at his side, following a brief illness, Sunday, April 24, 2022, at Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center, Johnstown. He was born May 10, 1942, in Hollidaysburg, son of the late John A. Sr. and Gretna M. (Stiffler) Freidenbloom. He is survived by a daughter, Beth E. Smith (Dwayne) of East Freedom; three grandchildren: Brooke J. Hoover (Justin) of Martinsburg, Brittany E. Smith of East Freedom...

  • New Partnership With Spotlight Pa To Provide Blair, Bedford Counties With More Investigative Journalism

    CHRISTOPHER BAXTER, Executive Director and Editor In Chief Of Spotlight Pa|Apr 28, 2022

    More and more of Pennsylvania’s sprawling and costly bureaucracy operated without scrutiny from investigative reporters, the watchdogs tracking how our hard-earned tax dollars are spent and demanding answers from lawmakers about waste, fraud, and abuse. Together, we can restore accountability. I’m proud to introduce you to Spotlight PA, an ambitious, statewide, and member-funded newsroom based in Harrisburg with the mission of holding the powerful in Pennsylvania to account through hard-hitting investigative journalism. Spotlight PA is an unpre...

  • Romaine L. Smith

    Apr 21, 2022

    Romaine L. Smith, 86, a resident at Homewood at Martinsburg, formerly of Bakers Summit, passed away Wednesday, April 13, 2022, at the home. She was born Sept. 17, 1935, the daughter of Harper L. and Erdean (Stitt) Detwiler. She married William Smith, Jr. and he preceded her in death May 28, 2002. She is survived by a son, Steve Smith and wife Melinda; three grandchildren: Jessica Smith, Stevie Smith and wife Rosetta, and Zachary Smith; and two great-grandchildren: Jethro and Mila Smith; all of...

  • Karen Sue (Weyandt) Hess

    Apr 21, 2022

    Karen Sue (Weyandt) Hess, 69, of rural Williamsburg, passed away peacefully April 9, 2022, at home after a brief illness. She was the daughter of Chet and Lorriane (Miller) Weyandt. She married Robert Hess on March 6, 1971, in Hawaii. They have a daughter, Brandi, residing in Harrisburg. She is survived by her husband; a daughter; two brothers: Fred and Dick (Leoda); and two sisters: Carol (Rick) Snavely and Sue (John) Hughes, all from Williamsburg; eight nieces and nephews; and numerous great-nieces and nephews. Jennie (Taylor) Breslin was...

  • Gwendolyn M. "Cookie" Appleman

    Apr 14, 2022

    Gwendolyn M. “Cookie” Appleman, 91, of Williamsburg and a current resident of The Presbyterian Village at Hollidaysburg, passed away Monday morning, April 11, 2022, at the home. She was born October 10, 1930, in Alum Bank, Bedford County, daughter of the late Clark and Mary “Mimi” Claycomb. On January 24, 1949, she married Drew W. Appleman Sr. in Winchester, Va. He preceded her in death June 4, 2018. She is survived by three sons: Drew M. “Bugsy” Appleman Jr. (Annie) of Altoona, A. Brady Appleman (Debbie) and Shawn T. Appleman; a daughter, T...

  • Joann Jacqueline Jones

    Apr 14, 2022

    Joann Jacqueline Jones, 74, of Martinsburg, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, April 9, 2022, while traveling with her family in Columbia, S.C. She was born May 1, 1947, in Windber the daughter of the late George and Helen G. (Stock) Sepety. She married Larry W. Jones March 10, 1968, in Detroit, MI. She is survived by her husband; a daughter, Renee L. Jones of Hollidaysburg; a grandson, Tyler Faber of Hollidaysburg; and a brother, Donald Sepety of Limerick. Joann was a graduate of Windber High School and the Conemaugh School of Nursing. She...

  • Michael Paul Keith

    Apr 14, 2022

    Michael Paul Keith, 66, of Roaring Spring, went home to be with the Lord Wednesday morning, April 6, 2022, at UPMC Altoona after a brief illness. He was born February 5, 1956, in Roaring Spring the son of the late Clair and Carolyn June (Isenberg) Keith. He married Joanie Copenhaver August 31, 2019. He is survived by his wife; two sons: Matthew P. Keith and significant other Shawna of Delmont, and Christopher M. Keith of Indiana; two step children: Crystal Bowser and significant other Jason of North Carolina and Cory Salyards of Claysburg. He i...

  • William Ray Lee Sr.

    Apr 14, 2022

    William Ray Lee Sr., 77, of Williamsburg, passed away Tuesday afternoon, April 5, 2022, at his home. He was born March 5, 1945, in Ganister, rural Williamsburg, son of the late Harry Ray and Hannah Elizabeth (Loose) Lee. On January 4, 1963 he married Violet P. Cartwright in Frederick, Md. He is survived by his beloved wife of 59 years; two daughters: Tammy L. Shultz and Pamela J. Dopp (Andrew); two sons: William R. Lee Jr. (Lisa) and Robert E. Lee (Carrie) all of Williamsburg; 11 grandchildren;...

  • DUI Task Force to Hold Events

    Apr 14, 2022

    The officers of the Blair DUI Task Force will make their presence known on area roadways in one or more fashions (check point, roving patrol, or mobile awareness) to ensure Blair County roadways are as safe as possible. • Avoid drunk driving altogether and don’t drink and drive. • Before drinking, designate a sober (non-drinking) driver. • If you’re impaired, use a taxi or Uber, call a sober friend or family member to get home safely. • If you see a drunk driver on the road, don’t hesitate to contact 911. • If you know someone who is about...

  • Edwin N. Gunnett

    Apr 7, 2022

    Edwin N. Gunnett, 91 of Williamsburg, passed away Tuesday morning, March 29, 2022, at Epworth Manor, Tyrone. He was born June 6, 1930, in Royer, rural Williamsburg, son of the late Neff Earl and Edith Belle (Vanderpool) Gunnett. On June 3, 1949, he married Elsie G. Farringer in Winchester, Va. She preceded him in death May 23, 2018. He is survived by a son, Edwin N. Gunnett Jr. (Nancy); a daughter, Rita E. Gorsuch both of Williamsburg; a daughter-in-law, Pamela Gunnett of Oxford, Ala; 12...

  • Mary C. Hudson

    Apr 7, 2022

    Mary C. Hudson, 86, of Roaring Spring, passed away Wednesday March 30, 2022, at Nason Hospital. She was born Jan. 1, 1936, in New Enterprise, daughter of the late Lee R. and Irene (Miller) Claycomb. She is survived by two sons: Stephen Hudson and wife Deanna of Roaring Spring and Danny Hudson and fiancée Jennifer Harris and her children Elizabeth and Chandler Harris of Jacksonville Beach, Fla.; two grandchildren: David Mock and Amy Georgiana and husband Adam; four great grandchildren: Jesse,...

  • Sara Marjorie (Evans) Illig

    Apr 7, 2022

    Sara Marjorie (Evans) Illig, 101 of West Mifflin, formerly of Dravosburg, passed away Thursday, March 24, 2022, at Jefferson Hospital. She was born in Williamsburg, March 1, 1921, to the late Lemuel E. and Cora (Chamberlain) Evans. Sara was the loving wife of 44 years to the late Bernard L. Illig. She is survived by her daughter Sara A. (John) Fagan of Tarpon Springs, Fla., and sons: David L. Illig of West Mifflin and Paul L. (Lynn) Illig of Salisbury, N.C. Further survivors include her...

  • Martinsburg Residents Attend 2022 PBA Marketplace

    JUDITH OTT, Southern Cove Correspondent|Apr 7, 2022

    How do bus companies come up with locations for enjoyable trips? Tour guides who take trips for Freedom Excursions and some frequent riders were invited to attend the PBA (Pennsylvania Bus Association) Marketplace on March 22. The marketplace, held in Williamsport, had vendors from many counties and states. Those in attendance had the opportunity to walk through the show and talk with the vendors to see which trips had potential. Some of these places were Ocean City, Bedford County, Lancaster...

  • Edgar Leon Norris

    Mar 31, 2022

    Edgar Leon Norris, 94, of Williamsburg, passed away Saturday morning, March 26, 2022, at his home. He was born Oct. 14, 1927, in rural Williamsburg, son of the late Ross E. “Joe” and Edna Grace (Cunningham) Norris. Leon was twice married, first to the late Mary Thelma Stevens and then on Dec. 5, 1987, he married Joyce M. Stehley. He is survived by his beloved wife, Joyce of 34 years; three sons: Randall L. (Nancy) Norris of Altoona, Bradley J. Norris (Jerry Benito) and Todd S. (Corina) Norris bo...

  • Thomas James Clossin, Jr.

    Mar 31, 2022

    Thomas James Clossin, Jr., 78, born April 24, 1943, in Gallitzin, Pa., son of Thomas J. Clossin, Sr., and Rose (Kochara) Clossin, died March 23, 2022. He is survived by his spouse Judy (Simendinger) Clossin and children Andrea L. Clossin, Raymond F. Clossin, Sandee (Bob) Salimbene and Stephanie (Tom) Skebeck. He is also survived by grandchildren Ian Lafferty and Thomas and Addyln Skebeck. He was preceded in death by sisters Mary Katherine (Bob) McMullen and Kathleen Clossin. He is also survived...

  • G. Louise "Aunt Beasy" Fagans

    Mar 31, 2022

    G. Louise “Aunt Beasy” Fagans, 94, of Martinsburg, passed away Wednesday afternoon, March 23, 2022, at her home. She was born Nov. 2, 1927, in Martinsburg, daughter of the late John F. and Annie A. (Russell) Klepser. On Nov. 13, 1948, she married Walter Patrick “Pat” Fagans in Winchester, Va. He preceded her in death March 29, 1994. She is survived by a sister, E. Jane Steele of Martinsburg; and her nieces and nephews, along with their families that dearly loved her. She was preceded in death by two brothers: John E. “Jack” Klepser and Ronald...

  • Rosalind M. (Furry) Bulger

    Mar 31, 2022

    Rosalind M. Bulger, 96, of Martinsburg, passed away March 27, 2022, at Homewood in Martinsburg. She was born Feb. 3, 1926, in New Enterprise; daughter of the late J. William and Alma E. (Detwiler) Furry. On Feb. 21, 1947 in Loysburg, she was united in marriage to Mark H. Bulger, Jr.; he preceded her in death Dec. 5, 2009. She is survived by a son, James “Jim” Bulger of Saxton (Pam, deceased); daughter, Kathy Stryk (Don, deceased) of Mathis, Texas; three grandchildren: Chris Cessna (Amy), Michael...

  • Roland J. "Sonny" Gorman

    Mar 31, 2022

    Roland J. “Sonny” Gorman, 87, of Duncansville, passed away Tuesday March 22, 2022 at UPMC-Altoona. He was born Oct. 13, 1934, in Plum Creek, son of the late Raymond W. and Kathryn L. (Baughman) Gorman. He married Rose H. Eger May 27, 1952, in Altoona. She passed away July 20, 2020. He is survived by seven children: Wes (Jackie), Irene Walters, Mark (Connie), John (Melinda), Helen Miller (Robert), Guy (Valerie) and Robin Felix (Brian); daughters-in-law: Jeanie and Karen; 16 grandchildren; 20 gre...

  • Steven Dennis Eastep

    Mar 24, 2022

    Steven Dennis Eastep of Alma, Ontario, Canada, passed away unexpectedly with Sandra by his side after a valiant battle with cancer Sunday, March 13, 2022, in his 70th year. Beloved husband of Sandra (Grose) Eastep for 43 years. Dear father of Neil Eastep of Guelph, Ontario, Dale and Kim Eastep of Lavigne, Ontario, the late Rick Raymond Eastep (2019) and Kimberley Eastep and boyfriend Gregory Blake of Whitby, Ontario. Loving grandfather of Katie, Caleb and Keegan. Loved son of the late Robert...

  • Lois Ann Adams

    Mar 24, 2022

    Lois Ann Adams, 76, a resident at The Village at Morrisons Cove, went home to be with the Lord Sunday morning March 20, 2022, after a series of illnesses. She was born April 21, 1945, in Roaring Spring the daughter of the late Jesse J. and Ethel Mae (Dean) Adams. She is survived by cousins: Bonnie Barry, Sherry Franell, Sharon Shutt, Barbara Plasterer, Janet May Painter, Judy Fries, Sondra Meyer, and Ken Dean. She is also survived by her friend and spiritual adviser, Millie Baker. She was preceded in death by her parents and her sister, Janice...

  • Betty J. Houp

    Mar 17, 2022

    Betty J. Houp, 92, of Altoona, formerly of Woodbury, passed away March 12, 2022, at Maybrook Hills Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center. She was born May 21, 1929, in Hyndman; daughter of the late Joseph and Ellen M. (Moore) Imler. Betty was united in marriage to Donald E. Houp Feb. 25, 1950, in Woodbury. They recently celebrated their 72nd wedding anniversary. She is survived by a daughter, Shirley J. Hall of Frederick, Md.; son, Joseph R. Houp (Janan) of Hopewell; daughter, Peggy L. Teeter...

  • Edward Paul Drake

    Mar 17, 2022

    Edward Paul Drake, 73, of rural Martinsburg passed away Sunday evening, March 13, 2022, at his daughter’s home in Wilmore. He was born November 3, 1948, in Roaring Spring, son of the late Malcolm F. and Marie L. (Cogan) Drake. On July 4, 1969 he married Lillian Ruth Chadwick in Hollidaysburg. He is survived by his beloved wife of 52 years; a daughter, Tina M. Bougher (Herman T. Michael) of Wilmore; a granddaughter, Paige M. Bougher (Michael J. Sauter) of Wilmore; a great-grandson, Erin Paul Saut...

  • Grace E. Phillips

    Mar 17, 2022

    Grace E. Phillips, 88, a resident of Homewood at Martinsburg, went home to be with the Lord, Tuesday morning, March 8, 2022 at Homewood. She was born May 4, 1933, in Martinsburg, daughter of the late John S. and Fannie S. (Zimmerman) Metzker. On July 20, 1956 she married Frederick E. Phillips in Winchester, Va. He preceded her in death April 19, 2019 following 63 years of marriage. She is survived by five grandchildren: Holly J. Bem, Mindy Ochoa (Neil), Adrienne E. Williams, Amber E. Phillips...

  • Fred Dale McCall

    Mar 17, 2022

    Fred Dale McCall, 78, of Royer, entered into the Realms of Glory on Saturday, March 12 2022, at the Village at Morrisons Cove, Martinsburg, following a 20-year battle with Parkinson’s Disease. He was born Feb. 5 1944, son of the late Chalmer E. and Edna M. (McConahy) McCall. On December 14, 1968, he married Mary Ebersole, in Martinsburg. Their union was blessed with three children: Dale (Traci) of Williamsburg, Mark (Stacie) of Treasure Lake, Dubois, and Yvonne Joy Campbell (Tim) of Roaring S...

  • Robert "Max" Longenecker

    Mar 17, 2022

    Robert “Max” Longenecker, 80, of Clappertown, entered into the presence of his lord and savior Sunday evening, March 13, 2022, on he and Gaynelle’s 57th wedding anniversary. He was born Nov. 27, 1941, at home on Thanksgiving Day in Clappertown, son of the late Lester M. and S. Naomi (Guyer) Longenecker. On March 13, 1965, he married his school sweetheart, Gaynelle Waite. He is survived by his loving wife of 57 years, Gaynelle; a son, Mark Longenecker (Lori); a daughter, Amy Kennedy (Keit...

  • Helen R. Loose

    Mar 10, 2022

    Helen R. Loose, 100, of Williamsburg, went to her eternal home Wednesday morning, March 2, 2022, at Homewood at Martinsburg surrounded by her loving family. She was born February 7, 1922, in Williamsburg, daughter of the late Jesse M. and Lillie A. (Parks) Irvin. On Dec. 14, 1942, she married James Kedric Loose Sr. in Winchester, Va. He preceded her in death April 10, 2001, after 58 years of marriage. She is survived by three sons: James K. Loose Jr. (Connie), L. Wayne Loose (Paulette) and...

  • Heather E. Brenneman-Schur

    Mar 10, 2022

    Heather E. Brenneman-Schur, 39, of West Mifflin, formerly of Williamsburg, passed away Tuesday morning, March 1, 2022, at her parent’s home in Williamsburg, following a lengthy illness. She was born May 6, 1982, in Altoona, daughter of Kenneth T. and Elizabeth A. “Beth” (Landis) Brenneman. On October 25, 2014, she married Bryan J. Schur at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Williamsburg. She is survived by her husband of seven years; her parents of Williamsburg; two brothers: Heath T. (Kara) Brenn...

  • Harry "Ray" Hammer

    Mar 10, 2022

    Harry “Ray” Hammer, 100, of Martinsburg, passed away Sunday, March 6, 2022, just 2 months shy of his 101st birthday. He was born May 15, 1921, in Osterburg; son of the late Ross and Lillian (Berkheimer) Hammer. He is survived by two special cousins, David and John Fulton, and numerous additional cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents, and beloved sister, Winona. Harry was the last surviving member of his family. Harry was baptized at the Reformed Church in Osterburg. He loved to hun...

  • Harold E. Johnson

    Mar 3, 2022

    Harold E. Johnson, 82, a resident at the Presbyterian Village at Hollidaysburg, formerly of Duncansville, passed away peacefully Saturday, Feb. 26, 2022, at the home. He was born July 26, 1939, in Roaring Spring the son of the late Samuel Leo and Edna Mae (Keith) Johnson. He is survived by his wife, that he shared 62 years of marriage with, Carol Sue (Nicodemus) Johnson; three children: Jeffrey Johnson of Martinsburg, Lance Johnson of Altoona, and Lori Teeter of Camp Hill; nine grandchildren...

  • Fred Alan Bassler

    Mar 3, 2022

    Fred Alan Bassler, of Dillsburg, went home to be with his Savior Jesus Christ Feb. 15, 2022. Fred was born March 16, 1947, in Altoona. Chester Irvin and Ora Susan (Foor) Bassler adopted him at six days old and provided all of the love, support, and devotion that he needed. Fred grew up in Woodbury, where he would meet his wife of 52 years, Cheryl Lynn (Guyer) Bassler. Fred is survived by his loving and devoted wife, Cheryl Lynn Bassler; his two daughters: Samantha Bassler (Eric Bintner) of Brooklyn, NY, and Anna McCauslin (Chad) of Dillsburg;...

  • Margaret G. (Garson) Nuss

    Mar 3, 2022

    Margaret G. (Garson) Nuss, 74, of Martinsburg, passed away peacefully Sunday, Feb. 27, 2022, at The Village at Morrisons Cove in Martinsburg, after a long struggle with Parkinson’s disease. She was born Oct. 8, 1947, in Williamsport, the daughter of William Huntley Garson and Jeanne Garson. In 2001 she married Paul Nuss Sr. In addition to her husband Paul, she is survived by her two sons’ father, Robert Sloaf, of Punxsutawney; two sons: Jason Sloaf of Livingston, Mont. and Andrew Sloaf of Oly...

  • Stephen (Steve) Hiney

    Mar 3, 2022

    Stephen (Steve) Hiney, 63, of Saipan Northern Mariana Islands, formerly of Roaring Spring, and graduate of Central High School in 1976, passed away Feb. 21, 2022, from Stage 3 pancreatic cancer and pnuemonia, with his wife Isabel by his side. Steve is survived by his three children: Alexan, Catherine and Brian; Sister Joanna Ball (Charlie); five cousins: Tom (Joyce) Holsinger, Cris (Chrissy) Holsinger, Linda (John) Ambrosini, Stephanie (Eddie) Berry, Shelly Kenyon, Jimmy Kirkham; three nieces:...

  • Nancy L. Meyers

    Mar 3, 2022

    Nancy L. Meyers, 77, recently of Homewood at Martinsburg, passed away Thursday, Feb. 24, 2022. She was born June 23, 1944, in Somerset, the daughter of the late James and Catherine (Letcher) Meyers. She lived in Roaring Spring for 30 years before moving to Bedford. She is survived by sisters: Jeannie Anderson (Moline, IL) and Sally Guyer and husband Fred (Hollidaysburg). She also has three nieces and two nephews as well as three great-nieces and one great-nephew that were very dear to her. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death...

  • SAMA Offering Virtual Series: Drawing for Beginners

    Mar 3, 2022

    The Southern Alleghenies Museum of Art in Bedford is pleased to announce its upcoming Virtual Series: Drawing for Beginners. The series occurs every other Wednesday from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. for a total of five sessions starting March 2, 2022, through April 27, 2022. This is a free workshop series spanning five live sessions via Zoom. Registration is required to obtain a Zoom link for participation and can be made online or by contacting the museum. The Virtual Series: Drawing for Beginners will be taught by Linda Callaway, a local professional art...

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