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  • GERALD B. SLICK

    Jan 14, 2021

    Gerald B. Slick, 78, of rural Roaring Spring, went home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Wednesday, January 6, 2021, at Conemaugh Nason Medical Center, Roaring Spring, PA, following several months of multiple medical complications resulting from COVID-19 and a 10-year battle with prostate cancer that appeared to be in a somewhat remissive state at the time of his death. He was born May 5, 1942, in Roaring Spring, son of the late Benjamin H. Slick and Beatrice N. (Smith) Slick. On...

  • OLIN K. SMITH

    Jan 14, 2021

    Olin K. Smith, age 76, of East Freedom, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday morning, Jan. 10, 2021, at UPMC Altoona. He was born Oct. 28, 1944, in Smith Corner, the son of the late Melvin H. and Elsie M. (Mock) Smith. He married Alma D. Helsel on Aug. 31, 1968, in Carson Valley. He is survived by his wife; 4 children: Jodeen Smith, Wesley Smith, Bradley Smith and Cynthia Musselman and husband Douglas; two grandchildren: Ethan Smith and girlfriend Maria Ickes and Tylar Smith; a great...

  • DEATH RECORD

    Jan 7, 2021

    AUNGST – Elmer Jr., 97, East Freedom BAKER – Rose M., 89, formerly of Martinsburg BRUMBAUGH – Donald E., 88, Salix EBERSOLE – Catherine D., 65, Roaring Spring MELLOTT – Pearl S., 90, Hopewell ROUDABUSH – David, 82, Blue Knob WEIMERT – William C. “Billy,” 77, Roaring Spring...

  • ELMER AUNGST JR.

    Jan 7, 2021

    Elmer Aungst, Jr., 97, of East Freedom, passed away Monday, Dec. 28, 2020, at Conemaugh Nason Medical Center, Roaring Spring, after a brief illness. He was born July 6, 1923, in Brooks Mills, the son of the late Elmer Aungst Sr. and Mabel (Boyer) Aungst. He married Betty J. Flaugh March 16, 1943, and she passed away March 20, 2008. He is survived by three children: Ronald G. Aungst and wife Georgia of Brooks Mills, Bonnie L. Norris of Indiana, Pa., and Gary L. Aungst and wife Susan of...

  • ROSE M. BAKER

    Jan 7, 2021

    Rose M. Baker, 89, went home to be with the Lord peacefully Monday Dec.28, 2020, at Cambria Care Nursing Center, Ebensburg. She was born Aug. 16, 1931, in Carson Valley, the daughter of the late Malcom and Viola (Shelow) Reep. She married Robert W. Baker June 23, 1949, in Curryville. He preceded her in death Dec. 7, 2010. She is survived by two daughters: April P. Kennedy and husband Don of Pittsburgh and Holly Jo Miller and husband Don of Martinsburg; a grandson, Robert Keith and wife Amber of...

  • DONALD E. BRUMBAUGH

    Jan 7, 2021

    Donald E. Brumbaugh, 88, of Salix, Pa., a brief resident at Maple Winds Care and Rehabilitation Center, Portage, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, Dec. 29, 2020, at Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center, Johnstown, after many medical complications (not due to COVID-19). He was born Feb. 6, 1932, in Roaring Spring, son of the late Raymond S. and C. Alberta (Benner) Brumbaugh. He married E. Denise Gonsman Oct.15, 1955, in Winchester, Va. She preceded him in death Feb. 12, 2009, after 53 years...

  • CATHERINE D. EBERSOLE

    Jan 7, 2021

    Catherine D. Ebersole, 65, of Roaring Spring, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, Jan. 2, 2021, after a brief battle with brain cancer. She was born Dec. 2, 1955, in Roaring Spring, the daughter of the late Jesse Eldrone and Naomi Lyle (Dohrn) Lynn. She married George Wayne Ebersole on May 22, 1982, at Trough Creek State Park. He preceded her in death Sept. 22, 2016. She is survived by a daughter, Jennifer L. Ebersole, and a grandson, Nash, of Roaring Spring; a stepson, George Patrick...

  • PEARL S. MELLOTT

    Jan 7, 2021

    Pearl S. Mellott, 90, of Hope-well, formerly of Breezewood, passed away Thursday, Dec. 31, 2020, at Altoona Nursing Center, Altoona. She was born Nov. 1, 1930, in Crystal Spring, Pa., a daughter of the late George Calvin and Alice Belle (Hixson) Garland. On Aug. 27, 1949, in Gapsville Christian Church, she was united in marriage to Richard Lee Mellott. He preceded her in death Dec. 25, 2013. She is survived by a daughter, Sandra M., married to Dennis W. Replogle, Hopewell, and daughter-in-law...

  • DAVID ROUDABUSH

    Jan 7, 2021

    David Roudabush, 82, of Blue Knob, passed away Tuesday, Dec. 29, 2020, at UPMC Altoona. He was born Sept. 9, 1938, in Queen, son of the late Earl and Laverne (Knisely) Roudabush. He married Peggy Marlett on Sept. 21, 1957, in Cumberland, Md. Surviving are his wife of 63 years; a son, David Roudabush and fiancée Tammy Charron; eight grandchildren: Kristen, David, Dale, Dustin, Brian, Erin, Lee Ann and Tiffany, 16 great-grandchildren; a brother, Gary Roudabush and wife Sharon; and two sisters:...

  • WILLIAM C. 'BILLY' WEIMERT

    Jan 7, 2021

    William C. “Billy” Weimert, 77, of Roaring Spring, passed away Sunday, Dec. 27, 2020, at Conemaugh Nason Medical Center, Roaring Spring. He was born Nov. 13, 1943, in Roaring Spring, the son of the late William D. and Mary Jane (Butler) Weimert. He married Helen L. Marmalich April 1, 1961. He is survived by his wife of 59 years; four sons: Mark A. Weimert and wife Patricia of Martinsburg, Shawn W. Weimert of Roaring Spring, Timothy S. Weimert of Roaring Spring and Darren A. Weimert of Altoona; and a brother David Weimert of Lakeland, Fla. He...

  • DEATH RECORD

    Dec 31, 2020

    BEACH – Gerald Ray, 95, Roaring Spring, formerly of Woodbury CREE – Kevin K., 64, Martinsburg ELENSKY – John, 83, East Freedom HALL – Janet Marie (Edwards), 74, formerly of the Gettysburg area KEITH – Carolyn “June,” 89, Roaring Spring MYERS – Donna B., 93, resident of The Village at Morrisons Cove, Martinsburg SHOWALTER – Donald Eugene “Don,” 82, born in Roaring Spring...

  • GERALD RAY BEACH

    Dec 31, 2020

    Gerald Ray Beach, 95, of Roaring Spring, formerly of Woodbury, passed away Tuesday, Dec. 22, 2020, at Conemaugh Nason Medical Center, Roaring Spring. He was born April 27, 1925, in Woodbury Twp. Bedford County; son of the late Adam and Mabel (Haffley) Beach. Gerald was preceded in death by siblings Lois, Harold, and Charles. He is survived by his wife Vivian Ruth Beach; son Gregory Beach and wife Vonna of Harrisburg; daughter Shanda Imler and husband Rick of Roaring Spring; grandchildren Christopher, Tesha, Leeann, Timothy, and Leah; as well...

  • KEVIN K. CREE

    Dec 31, 2020

    Kevin Karl Cree, 64, of Martinsburg, passed away Tuesday morning, Dec. 22, 2020, at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville, following a brief illness. He was born Jan. 3, 1956, in Roaring Spring, son of the late Melvin H. and Kathleen E. (Ritchey) Cree. Kevin was formerly married to Donna M. (Steinbugl) Cree of Duncansville. He is survived by a son, Wyatt M. Cree of Pittsburgh; a stepdaughter, Ashley M. Miller (Chad) of Claysburg; a sister, DeAnna M. Cree (Dennis Foltz) in Florida; a nephew, Neal Ph...

  • JOHN ELENSKY

    Dec 31, 2020

    John Elensky, 83, of East Freedom, passed away Friday, Dec. 25, 2020, at home, surrounded by family. He was born May 30, 1937, in Ralston, son of the late John Jr. and Annabell Mildred (Rowles) Elensky. He married Sandra L. Musselman on Feb. 5, 1977, in Roaring Spring. Surviving are his wife of East Freedom; a daughter, Michele Keagy and husband Travis of Roaring Spring; a son, Derek Elensky of East Freedom; granddaughter Allee; sisters Caroline Bonsall and husband Dave of Curwensville and Gail O’Donnell and husband Mike of Clearfield; b...

  • JANET M. HALL

    Dec 31, 2020

    Janet Marie (Edwards) Hall, formerly of the Gettysburg area, born Dec. 11, 1945, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, Dec. 10, 2020. She is survived by her husband, R. Dennis Hall, who was holding her hand; son Matthew T. (Liana) Hall of Evergreen, Colo.; son R. Zachary (Luciana) Hall of Boise, Idaho; sister Judy (Robert) Wentz of Hanover, Pa.; five grandchildren: Isabella, Luke, Abigail, Jorren and Kalea; and several aunts, nieces, nephews, in-laws and extended family. Jan will be remembered a...

  • CAROLYN 'JUNE' KEITH

    Dec 31, 2020

    Carolyn "June" Keith, 89, of Roaring Spring, after a long life of service, entered into the kingdom of God at Conemaugh Nason Medical Center, Roaring Spring, on Tuesday, Dec. 22, 2020. She was born Nov. 8, 1931, in Roaring Spring, the daughter of the late Paul F. and Edith (Dick) Isenberg. She married Clair "Sonny" Keith on Dec. 16, 1951, in Roaring Spring. He preceded her in death Nov. 22, 1997. She is survived by four children: Cindy J. Yingling and husband Paul of Leola, Michael P. Keith and...

  • DONNA BECHTEL MYERS

    Dec 31, 2020

    Donna B. Myers, 93, died peacefully on Christmas morning, Friday, Dec. 25, 2020, at The Village at Morrisons Cove Nursing Home in Martinsburg Pa. She was born Jan. 9, 1927, in Roaring Spring, to the late James R. Bechtel and Florence (Yingling) Bechtel. Surviving are two sisters: Mary Lee Green of Roaring Spring, Pa., and Margaret (Peggy) Querry of Martinsburg, Pa.; and three brothers: D. Max of Rocky River, Ohio; Ronald G. of Chantilly, Va.; and Kenneth W. of Mechanicsburg, Pa.. Additionally...

  • DONALD EUGENE 'DON' SHOWALTER

    Dec 31, 2020

    Donald Eugene "Don" Showalter, 82, husband of Virginia Dale Holladay Showalter for 59 years, went to be with the Lord on Monday, Dec. 21, 2020. Mr. Showalter was born in Roaring Spring, Pa., to the late Harry Raymond Showalter and Elva Mildred Gahagan Showalter. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army and worked for Pureflow Inc. While in Pennsylvania, he was active in the church and helped develop and lead the handicapped ministry. In South Carolina, he was a member of Faith Baptist Church, where he...

  • DEATH RECORD

    Dec 24, 2020

    CALDWELL – Sandra K., 77, resident at Hillview, formerly of Claysburg FEATHERS – Edna Donita, 73, Newry HETRICK – Travis Lee, 30, East Freedom KRANIK – Vickey L., 57, Roaring Spring SPECK – Louise P., 84, Altoona, formerly of Williamsburg WHETSTINE – Robert William, 71, rural Martinsburg, formerly of Hollidaysburg...

  • SANDRA K. CALDWELL

    Dec 24, 2020

    Sandra K. Caldwell, 77, a resident at Hillview, Altoona, formerly of Claysburg, passed away Friday, Dec. 18, 2020, at UPMC Altoona, after a battle with COVID-19. She was born Dec. 14, 1943, in McKee, the daughter of the late Boyd and Linnie (Claar) Caldwell. She married Paul E. Sirko, who preceded her in death. She is survived by a son, Mark T. Sirko (Tracy) of Roaring Spring; a stepson, Roger Sirko of Imler; a granddaughter, Blaire Sirko; and three sisters: Daisy Morgret of East Freedom, Mary Dibert of Claysburg and Ruth Wheeland and husband...

  • EDNA DONITA FEATHERS

    Dec 24, 2020

    Donita Feathers, 73, entered into Heaven unexpectedly at her home in Newry, Pa,. on the afternoon of Saturday, Dec.12, 2020. Edna Donita (Redinger) Feathers was born on May 24, 1947, in Cumberland, Md.,to Clifford and Edith Redinger. She was a graduate of Central High School in Martinsburg, Pa., Class of 1965. Donita married Paul Jerry Feathers on Oct.16, 1965, at Saint Mary’s Church in Hollidaysburg, Pa. Donita and Paul Feathers are current members of Saint Patrick’s Church in Newry, Pa. Donita retired in 2000 after 39 years of nursing service...

  • TRAVIS LEE HETRICK

    Dec 24, 2020

    Travis Lee Hetrick, 30 of East Freedom, passed away Thursday morning, Dec. 17, 2020, at the Pittsburgh VA Medical Center, after a brief illness. He was born Sept. 13, 1990, in Roaring Spring. He is survived by his father and Stepmother; his mother; his grandmother, Betty Hetrick of East Freedom; a son, Olliver Hetrick of New Enterprise; three brothers; a stepbrother and Stepsister; and many aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. Travis was a 2009 graduate of Central High School,...

  • VICKEY L. KRANIK

    Dec 24, 2020

    Vickey L. Kranik, 57, of Roaring Spring, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, Dec. 18, 2020, at Conemaugh Nason Medical Center, Roaring Spring, after a brief illness. She was born Nov. 21, 1963, in Roaring Spring, the daughter of the late Charles G. and Marie E. (Helsel) Richardson. She married Richard D. Kranik. She is survived by her husband; three sons: Joseph S. Kranik of Bedford, Brian A. Kranik and wife Kirsta of Martinsburg and Travis A. Kranik and fiancee Brittany...

  • LOUISE P. SPECK

    Dec 24, 2020

    Louise P. Speck, 84, of Altoona, formerly of Williamsburg, passed away Thursday evening, Dec. 17, 2020, at the Altoona Center for Nursing Care. She was born March 14, 1936, in Warriors Mark, daughter of the late James and Geraldine (Wilson) Peters. On June 29, 1957, she married Peter Speck in Altoona. He preceded her in death Dec. 12, 1997. Surviving are a daughter, Suzanne Gorsuch (Richard L.) of Williamsburg; a son, Mark Speck (Elise) of Horseheads, N.Y.; two granddaughters: Natalie N. and...

  • DEATH NOTICE

    Dec 24, 2020

    Robert William Whetstine, 71, of rural Martinsburg, formerly of Hollidaysburg, passed away unexpectedly, late Wednesday, Dec. 16, 2020, at his home. A private funeral service will be held at John K. Bolger Funeral Home Inc., Martinsburg, Pastor Brian L. McCall will officiate. Interment will follow at Royer Cemetery, rural Williamsburg. www.bolgerfuneralhome.com...

  • DEATH RECORD

    Dec 17, 2020

    BLAIR – Martha E., 92, Altoona, formerly of Williamsburg COATS – David R., 66, Nanty Glo, formerly of Roaring Spring COLYER – Allan Wayne “Alby,” 64, Jacks Corner HALL – Janet M. (Edwards), 74, formerly of the Gettysburg area KING – Richard Wilson, 94, formerly of South Woodbury Township, Bedford County KULP – Francis Larry, 77, rural Martinsburg MCCARTY – Doris E., 77, Claysburg NELSON – Anna Violet, 96, resident at Allegheny Lutheran Home, Hollidaysburg REPLOGLE – Dorothy Ann, 89, resident at Homewood at Martinsburg, formerly of New Enter...

  • DEATH NOTICE

    Dec 17, 2020

    Martha Ellen Blair, 92, of Altoona, formerly of Williamsburg, passed away Saturday afternoon, Dec. 12, 2020 at her granddaughter’s home in Rotonda West, Fla.. A private family visitation and funeral service will be held at John K. Bolger Funeral Home Inc., Williamsburg. The Rev. James D Spivey will officiate. Interment will be held at New Canoe Creek Cemetery, rural Hollidaysburg. www.bolgerfuneral-home.com...

  • DAVID R. COATES

    Dec 17, 2020

    David R. Coates, 66, of Nanty Glo, formerly of Roaring Spring, passed away Wednesday, Dec. 9, 2020, at the Cambria Care Center, Ebensburg. He was born Sept. 20, 1954, in Roaring Spring, the son of the late Charles E. and Naomi (Koones) Coates. He is survived by two sisters and two brothers: Ruth Coates of Roaring Spring, Richard Coates and wife Janet of Roaring Spring, Rose Bishop and husband John of Hollidaysburg and John Coates of Roaring Spring; three nephews: Preston Coates (Trish), Tyson Coates (Sarah) and Kevin Bishop; and a great-niece...

  • ALLAN W. COLYER

    Dec 17, 2020

    Allan Wayne "Alby" Colyer, 64, of Jacks Corner, passed away Friday, Dec. 11, 2020, at UPMC Altoona, due to massive strokes. Allan was COVID- 19 negative. He was born Aug. 15, 1956, a son of Clara (Dohrn) Colyer of Hopewell and the late Kenneth Colyer. On May 20, 1994, in Winchester, Va., he married Debra K. Calhoun, his wife with whom he has spent 39 years together. Along with his mother and wife, he is survived by siblings Karl Colyer, Kenneth, married to Leslie (Leidy), and Kimberly, married...

  • DEATH NOTICE

    Dec 17, 2020

    Janet M. (Edwards) Hall, 74, formerly of the Gettysburg area, passed away Thursday, Dec. 10, 2020, at a hospital in Boise, Idaho. Janet will be interred at the Idaho State Veterans Cemetery. To read the full obituary, go online at relyeafuneralchapel.com/tributes/Janet-Hall. Services by Relyea Funeral Chapel, Boise, Idaho....

  • RICHARD W. KING

    Dec 17, 2020

    Richard Wilson King, 94, went to his heavenly home on Saturday, Dec. 5, 2020. Deeply loved by his family and many friends, his Godly wisdom, infectious laugh and extraordinary kindness will be missed greatly. Richard was the beloved husband of Evelyn Lois King, who predeceased him in 2007 after 58 years of marriage. He was born on July 30, 1926, in South Woodbury Township, Pa., the son of the late Mearl and Lillian King. Richard graduated from Replogle High School in 1944, completed his...

  • F. LARRY KULP

    Dec 17, 2020

    Francis Larry Kulp, 77, of rural Martinsburg, went home to be with his Lord on Friday afternoon, Dec. 11, 2020, at Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center, Johnstown. He was born Jan. 15, 1943, in Sellersville, Bucks County, son of the late Francis B. and Kathryn A. (Moyer) Kulp. On Sept.. 28, 1963, he married Mary Ann Rice in Perkasie, Bucks County. Surviving are his beloved wife of 57 years; a daughter, Jennifer K. Martin (Bruce) of Richmond, Va.; a son, Philip L. Kulp (Rebecca) of rural...

  • DORIS E. MCCARTY

    Dec 17, 2020

    Doris E. McCarty, 77, of Claysburg, passed away Saturday, Dec. 12, 2020, at Conemaugh Nason Medical Center, Roaring Spring, after a lengthy illness. She was born Dec. 30, 1942, in Roaring Spring, the daughter of the late Orville C. and Clara E. (Mentzer) Weitzel. She married William R. McCarty, Jr. on Sept. 27, 2001. She is survived by her husband; two children: Deborah Flickenger (John) of Franklin and Jeffrey Eckard (Michele) of Bedford; four grandchildren: John Flickenger, Jacob Flickenger (Brandy), Summer Eckard and Olivia Eckard; two...

  • ANNA VIOLET NELSON

    Dec 17, 2020

    Anna Violet Nelson, 96, passed away Saturday morning, Dec. 12, 2020, at the Allegheny Lutheran Home, Hollidaysburg. She was born June 13, 1924, in Hollidaysburg RD, the daughter of the late Benjamin M. and Annie (Greenleaf) Nelson. She is survived by a sister-in-law, Ruth Nelson; a niece, Janice Kennedy; and a nephew, Benjamin Nelson III. She was preceded in death by a brother, Benjamin E. Nelson. Anna was a 1940 graduate of Hollidaysburg Area High School and she also attended the Altoona Bible Institute. Anna and her brother were co-owners of...

  • DOROTHY ANN REPLOGLE

    Dec 17, 2020

    Dorothy Ann Replogle, 89, a resident at Homewood at Martinsburg, formerly of New Enterprise, was welcomed into the arms of Jesus on Saturday, Dec. 12, 2020. She was born Jan. 2, 1931, in New Enterprise, daughter of the late Chalmer and Ella Fae (Brumbaugh) Grubb. On Jan. 27, 1951, at the United Methodist parsonage in Martinsburg, she was united in marriage to Donald B. Replogle, her high school sweetheart. He preceded her in death April 12, 2020, just eight short months prior. Dot was a...

  • ROY A. SPARKS

    Dec 17, 2020

    Roy A. Sparks, 83, of Everett, passed away Monday, Dec. 7, 2020, at home. He was born Sept. 28, 1937, a son of the late Samuel E. and Mary (Bowman) Sparks. On July 21, 1957, in New Enterprise, he married Shirley Joan Huntsman. She preceded him in death Sept. 1, 2016. He is survived by a son, Roger A Sparks, married to Rhonda S. (Hall) of Everett; grandchildren: Keith A. Sparks, married to Mindy, and Danielle M. Scott, married to Randy; 10 great-grandchildren; and a brother: Jack Sparks, married...

  • DEATH NOTICE

    Dec 17, 2020

    Doris A. “Sis” Strayer, 72, of Williamsburg, passed away unexpectedly Monday afternoon, Dec. 7, 2020, at her residence. A funeral was held Thursday, Dec. 10, 2020, at John K. Bolger Funeral Home Inc., Williamsburg. The Rev. James D. Spivey will officiate. Private interment was held at Oreminea Cemetery, rural Williamsburg. www.bolgerfuneral-home.com...

  • EILEEN SWOPE

    Dec 17, 2020

    Eileen Swope went to be with her Redeemer, Jesus, on Saturday, Dec. 5, 2020. Her husband, her children, and everyone who met Eileen loved her. She was the best wife any man could hope for and best mother any child could ever have. Her family surrounded her to sing as she went to see Jesus, sobbing for her departure and rejoicing for her home-going. Eileen was born Virginia Eileen Hall in Beavertown, Pa., on March 15, 1939, to the late Helen Imler and James Hall. She married William Swope on May...

  • ROBERT L. THEYS

    Dec 17, 2020

    Robert L. Theys, 72, of Donnertown, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, Dec. 9, 2020, at UPMC Altoona, following complications with COVID-19. He was born Feb. 7, 1948, in Altoona, the son of the late Lloyd and Mary (Beach) Theys. He married Ruth M. Seiler on May 17, 1975. He is survived by his wife; three children: Kathy Ferreri and husband Scott of Duncansville, Jesse M. Theys and wife Debra of Donnertown and Robert L. Theys, Jr. and wife Marie of Duncansville; five grandchildren: Benjamin,...

  • JACQUELINE J. 'JACKIE' WILLIAMS

    Dec 17, 2020

    Jacqueline J. Williams, 84, of Donnertown, passed away Friday evening, Dec. 11, 2020, at Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center, Johnstown, due to COVID-19. She was born Sept. 29, 1936, in Roaring Spring, the daughter of the late Frank and Pauline (Carberry) Stroup. She married James L. "Jim" Williams on Feb. 16, 1957, in Maryland. He preceded her in death Feb. 6, 2018. She is survived by two daughters: Gabi Williams of Newburg and Virginia Williams of Altoona; and two granddaughters: Adrienne...

  • DEATH RECORD

    Dec 10, 2020

    BAKER – Mary L., 95, Altoona, formerly of New Enterprise BURNSHIRE – Martha M., 80, Brooks Mills FERRY – Thomas R., 79, Martinsburg FOOR – Sandra K., 76, Roaring Spring GRAFFIUS – the Rev. Charles Homer, 92, Whitewater, Wis. HECK – Wayne, 80, Hopewell MILLER – Sara K. (Stapleton), 89, Roaring Spring PITTMAN – Betty A., 101, resident at Homewood at Martinsburg, formerly of Brooks Mills RITCHEY – Anna R., 92, Everett SULLIVAN – Michele M., 59, Roaring Spring...

  • MARY L. BAKER

    Dec 10, 2020

    Mary L. Baker, 95, of Altoona, formerly of New Enterprise, passed away Monday, Nov. 30, 2020, at Amber Terrace at Altoona Center for Nursing Care. She was born March 19, 1925, in New Enterprise, daughter of the late Orlo and Grace (Settlemyer) Ferry. On Feb. 8, 1946, in Martinsburg, Va., she was united in marriage to Herman "Ken" Baker. He preceded her in death March 19, 2011. Surviving are daughter Patty Guyer of New Enterprise; daughter Christine Baker and husband John Almerigotti of...

  • MARTHA M. BURNSHIRE

    Dec 10, 2020

    Martha M. Burnshire, 80, of Brooks Mills, passed away peacefully Friday, Dec. 4, 2020, at Conemaugh Nason Medical Center, Roaring Spring. She was born Sept. 26, 1940, in Huntingdon, the daughter of the late Daniel K. and Alice (Lott) Moffett. She married Melvin Ray Burnshire on June 30, 1956. She is survived by her husband; two daughters: Sherry A. Kinkead and husband Michael of New Castle and Cindy L. Burnshire of East Brady, Pa.; two grandsons: Benjamin R. Stiffler of Ellwood City and Mitchell C. Stiffler and wife Susan N. of Ellwood City;...

  • THOMAS R. FERRY

    Dec 10, 2020

    Thomas R. Ferry, 79, of Martinsburg, passed away Saturday, Nov. 14, 2020. He was born April 25, 1941, in Yellow Creek, a son of Donald R. and Cora May (Steele) Ferry. Surviving are a son, Thomas R. Ferry Jr. (Elizabeth); a daughter, Susan Johnson (John); six grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; two sisters: Kathryn Hall (William) and Nancy Eshelman; three brothers: B.E. “Butch” Ferry (Dori), J. Samuel Ferry (Linda) and Michael Ferry. Also, Tom’s companion, her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. A graveside service was held...

  • SANDRA K. FOOR

    Dec 10, 2020

    Sandra K. Foor, 76, of Roaring Spring, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, Dec. 5, 2020, at Conemaugh Nason Medical Center, Roaring Spring. She was born Aug. 22, 1944, in Altoona, daughter of the late Eugene Lee Smith and Mabel Naomi Hartman-Smith. She was united in marriage to Robert C. Foor on March 16, 1964, in Winchester, Va. Surviving are her husband, Robert; daughter Bobbi K. Frazee of Martinsburg; daughter Melonie D. Morgan (husband Jeffrey) of Orbisonia; granddaughter Brittany D....

  • THE REV. CHARLES HOMER GRAFFIUS

    Dec 10, 2020

    The Rev. Charles Homer Graffius was promoted to glory on Thursday, Dec. 3, 2020, at the age of 92, due to COVID-19, in Fort Atkinson, Wis. Surviving are his son, Donald (Linda) Graffius of New Enterprise, daughter Cindi (James) McKenzie of New Enterprise and daughter-in-law Jan Graffius of Soddy-Daisy, Tenn, as well as step-children, numerous grandchildren, step- grandchildren, great-grandchildren and step-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Anne Bedi, and his...

  • WAYNE HECK

    Dec 10, 2020

    Wayne Heck, 80, of Hopewell, passed away Thursday, Dec. 3, 2020, at UPMC Western Maryland Hospital. He was born Aug. 1, 1940, in Altoona, son of the late George and Betty (Guyer) Heck. Surviving are son Wayne Heck Jr. and wife Erin of Phoenix, Ariz.; daughter Laurel Ward and husband Ronnie of Fort Myers, Fla.; son Thomas Heck and wife BJ of New Enterprise; son Kenneth Heck of Altoona; son Michael Heck and wife Jennifer of New Enterprise; sisters Laura, Lisa, Londa, LouAnn and Loureen; as well...

  • SARA K. (STAPLETON) MILLER

    Dec 10, 2020

    Sara K. (Stapleton) Miller, 89, of Roaring Spring, was welcomed into the arms of Jesus on Monday, Dec. 7, 2020. She was born Feb. 20, 1931, in Bakers Summit, daughter of the late Raymond and Mary (Wyles) Stapleton. She married the Rev. R. Eugene Miller in 1949. He preceded her in death in 1999 after 49 years of marriage. Surviving are four daughters: Kathryn Frye and husband Terry of Roaring Spring, Melissa Miller and husband Dean Peachey in Ontario, Beckie Zeek and husband Rich of Duncansville...

  • BETTY A. PITTMAN

    Dec 10, 2020

    Betty A. Pittman, 101, a resident at Homewood at Martinsburg, formerly of Brooks Mills, passed away Tuesday, Dec. 1, 2020, at the home. Betty was born April 12, 1919, in Leamersville, the daughter of the late Frank and Amanda (Hoover) Langham. In August 1939, Betty married Earl G. Pittman of Newry. He preceded her in death in 1987. Surviving are her four children: Donna Dick of Monroe, Va., Kenneth Pittman of Duncansville, Anita Ferry of Lumberton, N.C., and Thomas Pittman of Coronado, Calif....

  • ANNA R. RITCHEY

    Dec 10, 2020

    Anna B. Ritchey, 92, of Everett, passed away Tuesday, Dec. 1, 2020, at Homewood at Martinsburg. She was born April 19, 1928, in Woodbury, a daughter of the late Mark H. and Martha B. (Sell) Bulger. On Aug. 6, 1950, in Woodbury, she married Caryl "Sy" Ritchey. He preceded her in death March 30, 2012. She is survived by the following family: a sister, Leone Zimmerman of Woodbury; a sister in law, Rosalind Bulger of Martinsburg; a son, Randall H. Ritchey and wife Colleen of Bedford; a daughter,...

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