Obituaries
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Eloise A. Detwiler
Eloise A. Detwiler, 94, Woodbury, passed away Monday, May 16, 2022, at the Presbyterian Village at Hollidaysburg. She was born Oct. 8, 1927, in Woodbury, daughter of the late Luther and Mary Belle...
William Donald Eastep
William Donald Eastep, 85, of rural Williamsburg, passed away Saturday morning, May 21, 2022, at Guardian Healthcare-Hillview, Altoona. He was born September 20, 1936, at home in rural Williamsburg, son of the late Roy Adam and Mabel Ann (Yocum)...
Donald Patrick Suter
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...
Douglas A. Hall
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 Robin...
Larry Wayne Phillips
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...
George E. Over
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...
Dorothy L. (Miller) Zook
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...
Shirley M. Ayers
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...
Helen Louise (Imler) Eshelman
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...
Donald W. Pepple
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...
Cheryl (Hall) Scull
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,...
Ted G. Grubb
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...
Lois K. Burk
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,... Full story
Roger Lee Eicher
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....
Betty L. Baker
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....
Arthur E. Larson
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...
Betty F. Stern
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....
H. Eugene Koontz
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,...
John A. Freidenbloom Jr.
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...
By New Partnership With Spotlight Pa To Provide Blair, Bedford Counties With More Investigative Journalism
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 a...
Romaine L. Smith
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...
Karen Sue (Weyandt) Hess
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...
Gwendolyn M. "Cookie" Appleman
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,...
Joann Jacqueline Jones
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...
Michael Paul Keith
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) Ke...
William Ray Lee Sr.
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...
DUI Task Force to Hold Events
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...
Edwin N. Gunnett
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...
Mary C. Hudson
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....
Sara Marjorie (Evans) Illig
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...
Martinsburg Residents Attend 2022 PBA Marketplace
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...
Edgar Leon Norris
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 (C...
Thomas James Clossin, Jr.
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)...
G. Louise "Aunt Beasy" Fagans
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...
Rosalind M. (Furry) Bulger
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) Fur...
Roland J. "Sonny" Gorman
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)...
Steven Dennis Eastep
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...
Lois Ann Adams
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...
Betty J. Houp
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...
Edward Paul Drake
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....
Grace E. Phillips
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...
Fred Dale McCall
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...
Robert "Max" Longenecker
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....
Helen R. Loose
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...
Heather E. Brenneman-Schur
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...
Harry "Ray" Hammer
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...
Harold E. Johnson
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...
Fred Alan Bassler
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...
Margaret G. (Garson) Nuss
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...
Stephen (Steve) Hiney
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...
