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  • Steve Allan Clapper

    Jul 25, 2024

    Steve Allan Clapper 69, passed away on May 4, 2024, in Fort Myers, Florida. He was born Nov. 7, 1954, in Roaring Spring, to John and Ethel Clapper, who proceeded him in death. Steve courageously battled cancer before his passing . He was previously married to Linda Baird. They have three children: Steve Jr., his beloved daughter Kelly Jo Wesoloski, and John "JC" Clapper II who proceeded him in death. He is also survived by his sisters: Joyce Reese, Patricia Russell, Cindy Carbaugh and Carol...

  • Dwight Kelley

    Jul 25, 2024

    Dwight Kelley, 79, of New Enterprise, passed away July 15, 2024, at Select Specialty Hospital – Johnstown. He was born April 1, 1945, in Altoona, son of the late Harry and Faye Kelley. He is survived by his wife, Nancy (Clark) Kelley; daughters, Lisa Imler (Greg) and Gloria Kelley; grandchildren, Ellyn Diehl (Kody Moore) and Siera Shriner; great-grandson, Kolson; and sister, Cathy (Kelley) McCaulley. He was preceded in death by siblings, Gordon Kelley (wife, Hazel), Sonny Kelley (wife, N...

  • Marlene M. (Mountain) Foor

    Jul 25, 2024

    Marlene M. (Mountain) Foor, 76, of Everett, formerly of Potter Creek, passed away on July 12, 2024, at Pennknoll Village. She was born Sept. 29, 1947, in Roaring Spring, daughter of the late Ernest and Alice Mountain. She is survived by two sons, one daughter, one grandson, two granddaughters, one great-grandson, one great-granddaughter; sister, Alice Foor, and special friend, Barbara Remaley. She was preceded in death by a son, Vance E. Foor and her former spouse, Dennie R. Foor. Marlene was a...

  • Bonnetta L. Eshelman

    Jul 25, 2024

    Bonnetta L. Eshelman, 79, formerly Roaring Spring, passed away Monday July 22, 2024, at The Village at Morrisons Cove. She was born Sept. 12, 1944, in Roaring Spring the daughter of the late Charles E. and Edna Mae (Dick) Pollard. She married Harold Dan Eshelman June 8, 1963, at the Albright Church of the Brethren. She is survived by her husband Dan; son Kirk Eshelman and wife Ilene; daughter Staci Shawley and husband Mike; grandchildren Emily, Shane, Rebekah, Laura, Bethany, and Aaron; and...

  • Kenneth "Kenny" Walter

    Jul 18, 2024

    Kenneth "Kenny" Walter, 89, went home to be with the Lord Sunday, July 14, 2024. Kenny was the son of David D. and Ruth (Bowser) Walter, born in Salemville, Aug. 22, 1934. Kenny was the father of two sons: Brian (Tina) and Barry, both of New Enterprise; three grandchildren: Kendra Free (Jason), Hunter Walter, and Olivia Walter; two great-grandsons: Bryson and Jordan Free; and numerous nieces and nephews. Kenny was one of 12 children who all preceded him in death; brothers, Daniel, Rudy, Fred...

  • MaryJo (Wineland) Donaldson

    Jul 18, 2024

    MaryJo (Wineland) Donaldson, 79, of Martinsburg, passed away July 10, 2024, at her home. She was born Nov. 25, 1944, in Roaring Spring, daughter of the late Joseph and Mary (Mattern) Wineland. MaryJo was united in marriage to Donald Devoe Donaldson Dec. 18, 1966, in Martinsburg; he preceded her in death March 22, 2020. She is survived by her son, Joseph D. and wife Becky (Dilling) Donaldson of Martinsburg; daughter, AmberJo and husband Jason Keith of Martinsburg; grandchildren: Braxton Keith,...

  • Arlan D. Barkman

    Jul 11, 2024

    Arlan D. Barkman, 93, of Martinsburg, formerly of Woodbury, passed away on July 7, 2024, at Homewood in Martinsburg. He was born on April 22, 1931, in Woodbury, son of the late Lester Carl and Alma Ruth (Boor) Barkman. On May 17, 1951 in Winchester, Va., he was united in marriage to Dolores J. (Pepple) Barkman who preceded him in death on June 5, 2022. Surviving is daughter, Michelyn Hatch (Richard J.) of Martinsburg; son, Dirk Barkman (Marcia) of Martinsburg; son, Lance Barkman (Tammy) of Roaring Spring; grandchildren, Dr. Kiel Barkman, Kella...

  • William Gerome Hummel, Jr.

    Jul 11, 2024

    William Gerome Hummel, Jr., 68, of Indiana, Pa. passed away Wednesday, July 3, 2024, at home after a courageous fight against cancer. He was born January 5, 1956, in Roaring Spring, the son of William Gerome Hummel, Sr. and Mary (Lane) Hummel (Howells). He is remembered by his wife of 49 years, Cindy (Harclerode) Hummel; a son, Kyle; a daughter, Amber (John); three grandchildren, Bentley, Bristol and Beau; two brothers, Dennis (Tara) Hummel and Cyrus (Kathleen) Howells. He was preceded in death...

  • Jane E. Detwiler

    Jul 11, 2024

    Jane E. Detwiler, age 97, a resident at Colonial Courtyard At Bedford, formerly of East Freedom, died Monday evening, July 1, 2024, at the home. She was born November 13, 1927, in Lewistown, the daughter of the late John F. and Vera I. (Gates) Eckman. She married Robert A. Detwiler, who preceded her in death on February 16, 1974. She is survived by five children: Brian K. Detwiler and wife Vickie of New Enterprise, Diane M. Zock and husband Robert of East Freedom, Marilyn J. Lynn and husband Mark of Roaring Spring, Christine A. Miller and...

  • Mary Ellen Lindsey

    Jul 11, 2024

    Mary Ellen Lindsey, age 99, of Roaring Spring, passed away at home on Tuesday, July 2, 2024. She was born April 14, 1925, in Wheeling, WV., the daughter of the late Norris Fenton and Mary Ellen (Miller) Overly. She married William Edgar Lindsey on September 30, 1944 and he died November 26, 2009. She is survived by two children, Bruce Alan Lindsey of Roaring Spring and Suzanne Masic of Duncansville; three grandchildren, Mary Ellen Smith, William J. Smith, and Emma J. Masic; two great-grandsons, Owen and Sawyer Smith; and numerous nieces and...

  • Virginia A. "Ginny" (Hall) Sell

    Jul 11, 2024

    Virginia A. "Ginny" (Hall) Sell, 92, of Roaring Spring formerly of Martinsburg, passed away Tuesday evening, July 2, 2024, at Conemaugh Nason Medical Center, Roaring Spring. She was born January 21, 1932, in Roaring Spring, daughter of the late Robert Q. and Anna M. (Burleigh) Hall. On August 6, 1949, she married John H. Sell in Martinsburg. He preceded her in death on December 30, 2005, following 56 years of marriage. Surviving are two daughters: Cynthia "Cindy" Hardwick of Des Moines, Iowa...

  • Steve Allan Clapper

    Jul 3, 2024

    Steve Allan Clapper 69, passed away on May 4, 2024, in Fort Myers, Florida. He was born Nov. 7, 1954, in Roaring Spring, to John and Ethel Clapper, who proceeded him in death. Steve courageously battled cancer before his passing . He was previously married to Linda Baird. They have three children: Steve Jr., his beloved daughter Kelly Jo Wesoloski, and John "JC" Clapper II who proceeded him in death. He is also survived by his sisters: Joyce Reese, Patricia Russell, Cindy Carbaugh and Carol...

  • Joe W. Reffner

    Jul 3, 2024

    Joe W. Reffner, 96, of Centerville, formerly of New Enterprise, passed away June 27, 2024, at UPMC Altoona Hospital. He was born Sept. 28, 1927, in Flitch; son of the late Wilson and Sallie (Bowser) Reffner. On July 24, 1952, at the Koontz Church of the Brethren, he was united in marriage to LaDonna J. (Baker) Reffner. He is survived by two sons, Wade Reffner (Gloria) of Centerville and Robert Reffner (Sandy) of New Enterprise; grandchildren: Joe, Deanna, Ken, Becky, and James;...

  • Ronald Lee Musselman

    Jun 27, 2024

    Ronald Lee Musselman, 72, of New Enterprise, passed away June 21, 2024, at his home. He was born May 12, 1952, in Flitch; son of the late Homer and Mary Lillian (Claycomb) Musselman. On Nov. 29, 1975, in Roaring Spring, he was united in marriage to Karen Louise Settle. He is survived by his wife, Karen Musselman; son, LaRoy Musselman (Tatjana) of New Paris; son, Keith Musselman of Claysburg; grandchildren, Jade and Nicole Musselman; and siblings, Shirley Corle, Nancy Claar, Linette Foor, and...

  • Alice Geraldine Grove

    Jun 27, 2024

    Alice Geraldine Grove, 90, a resident of The Village at Morrisons Cove, formerly of Roaring Spring, was welcomed into Heaven by her Lord and Savior and greeted by her husband, Bill on Saturday, June 22, 2024, at the home. She was born August 16, 1933, in Williamsburg, a daughter and the youngest of nine children of the late Christian Ray and Rebecca Alice (Stewart) Saylor. On April 5, 1952, she married William Edgar Grove at the Zion Lutheran Church, Williamsburg. He preceded her in death on...

  • G. Fred Kensinger

    Jun 27, 2024

    G. Fred Kensinger, 93, of Roaring Spring, passed away at his residence on Saturday, June 22, 2024. He was born Nov. 1, 1930, in Roaring Spring son of the late George D. and Elsie (Smith) Kensinger. On July 24, 1955 he married Shirley J. Henderson in St. Clairsville. She preceded him in death Jan. 2, 2018, after 62 years of marriage. Fred is survived by his son, Lonnie D. Kensinger (Susan) of rural Everett; two daughters: Dr. Trina Thompson (J. Andrew) of rural Ebensburg and Landi K. Gibson...

  • Frank D. Snyder

    Jun 20, 2024

    Frank Denver Snyder, 69, of rural Martinsburg, passed away unexpectedly, Sunday morning, June 16, 2024, at Conemaugh Nason Medical Center, Roaring Spring. He was born Aug. 8, 1954, in Roaring Spring, son of the late Denver F. and Hazel Z. (Boyer) Snyder. On July 3, 1976, he married Beverly C. (Hoover) Snyder at the Smithfield Church of the Brethren, rural Martinsburg. He is survived by his beloved wife, Bev of 47 years; a niece, Christine Stone (Andrew); a nephew, Allan Snyder (Shelly); a...

  • Nancy Kay (Clinich) Ashman

    Jun 20, 2024

    Nancy Kay (Clinich) Ashman, 82, of rural Williamsburg, passed away Sunday, June 16, 2024. She was born March 9, 1942, in Roaring Spring, daughter of the late Matthew and Norma (Hall) Clinich. She is survived by her husband of 61 years, John W. “Jack” Ashman; sons: John (Carmina), Joel (Brigette) and Jason Ashman; five grandchildren: Natalie, Samantha, Kayleigh and Charleigh Ashman, and Jose Ramirez; and a brother: John Clinich (Mary). She was preceded in death by a sister, Judy Kilmer. A celebration of life service is being planned and wil...

  • Ruhama E. Willey

    Jun 20, 2024

    Ruhama Ellen Willey, 77, passed away Thursday afternoon, June 13, 2024, at her home, following an extended illness. She was born June 7, 1947, in Woodbury Township, daughter of the late Marion Thomas and Lillian Adeline (Imler) Robley. On June 15, 1968, she married Merl Edward Willey in Williamsburg, and he preceded her in death June 7, 2013. She is survived by a son, Thomas E. Willey (Sheila) of Roaring Spring; a daughter, Susan M. Greenleaf (Thomas) of Martinsburg; two granddaughters: Ashley N. Greenleaf of Hollidaysburg and Hannah E....

  • Alfred J. "Jeff" Hoover

    Jun 13, 2024

    Alfred J. “Jeff” Hoover, 73, of Curryville, went to his eternal home Thursday morning, May 30, 2024, after his latest bout with cancer. He was born May 16, 1951, in Roaring Spring, son of the late Alfred E. and Betty Jean (Williams) Hoover. On Aug. 3, 1974, he married Joy A. Musser in Williamsburg. He is survived by his beloved wife and caregiver, Joy of 49 years; a son Andy Hoover (Kris) of Martinsburg; a daughter Kristy Myers (Philip) of Shirleysburg; five granddaughters: Macy Myers, Lil...

  • Kevin Barnett Mayhew

    Jun 13, 2024

    Kevin Barnett Mayhew, 68, of Williamsburg, passed away Sunday afternoon, June 9, 2024, at UPMC Altoona, following a brief illness. He was born Dec. 29, 1955, in Clearfield, son of the late Jack and Tessa J. (Barnett) Mayhew. On July 21, 1979, he married Carol Sue Ake at the Williamsburg United Methodist Church. He is survived by his beloved wife, Carol, of 44 years; a daughter, Britt D. Mayhew (Brett Anders) of Alexandria; a son, Brandon T. Mayhew, of Williamsburg; two sisters: Penny Longo of...

  • Charles Robert Corle

    Jun 13, 2024

    Charles Robert “Chuck” Corle, 77, of Hollidaysburg, passed peacefully Monday morning, June 3, 2024, at Select Specialty Hospital, Johnstown. He was born May 16, 1947, in Baltimore, Md., a son of the late Charles Cletus and Mary Jane (Hall) Corle. He is survived by a sister, Barbara Lee Corle of Oxford, NJ; a special aunt, Virginia Sell of Roaring Spring; two cousins: Sheila Yingling (Todd) of Roaring Spring and Cynthia Hardwick of Des Moines, Iowa; and a longtime friend, Laurie Turner of Fla...

  • Robert Oro Mountain

    Jun 13, 2024

    Robert Oro Mountain, 84, formerly of Woodbury, passed away June 7, 2024, at Rebekah Manor Personal Care Home, Northern Cambria. He was born July 21, 1939, in New Enterprise, son of the late Oro and Dollie (Reighard) Mountain. Bob first married Donna Lee Smith in 1958, she preceded him in death June 6, 2014. He then married Patricia (Yannut) Grosmick in 2017, who survives. He is survived by his wife, Patricia Mountain; son, Jeffrey Mountain (Sherri); grandson, Jonathan Mountain; great-granddaughter, Ava Rose Mountain; brothers, Wilbur, Merle,...

  • William F. Davis

    Jun 6, 2024

    William F. “Fip” Davis, 97, of Martinsburg, passed away late Sunday, May 26, 2024, at The Village at Morrisons Cove. He was born June 23, 1926, in Everett, son of the late J. Grant and Margaret “Peggy” (Miller) Davis. He was the widower of Marjorie H. Davis who passed away in March of 2023. He and Marjorie were married for sixty-nine years. In addition to his parents and Marjorie, he was preceded in death by a sister, Pauline McDonald and two nephews, John McDonald and Mark Bryant. Fip is surv...

  • William C. "Bill" "Lumpy" Yoder

    Jun 6, 2024

    William C. “Bill” “Lumpy” Yoder, 72, of Claysburg, formerly of Hollsopple (Blough), passed away Tuesday, May 28, 2024, at Conemaugh Nason Medical Center. He was born Dec. 28, 1951, in Johnstown, son of the late William E. and Viola M. (Gindlesperger) Yoder. He is survived by two sons: Joshua A. Yoder and wife Brianna of Ebensburg and Jacob N. Yoder and wife Penny of Claysburg, six grandchildren: Landon, Blake, Mason, Kyler, Heaven and Haley, and siblings Linda, Randy, and Jeff Yoder married to t...

  • Barry Wayne Hawlk

    Jun 6, 2024

    Barry Wayne Hawlk, 77, of Woodbury, passed away May 25, 2024, in Middleburg, Florida. He was born Nov. 30, 1946, in Sea Isle City, New Jersey; son of the late Rev. Harold and Dorothy (Wrigley) Hawlk. On Feb. 18, 1967, in Paulsboro, New Jersey, he was united in marriage to Linda (Stock) Hawlk, who survives. He is survived by his wife, Linda Hawlk; son, Adam Hawlk (Dawn) of Dover, Del.; daughter, Erin Lyons (John) of Glen Mills; daughter, Cara Morris (Joshua) of Evans, Ga.; and grandchildren,...

  • Nancy (Lockhart) Chonko

    Jun 6, 2024

    Nancy (Lockhart) Chonko, 76, of Martinsburg, passed away Saturday, June 1, 2024, at home. She was born Jan. 8, 1948, in Palmyra, N.J., daughter of the late Frank and Elizabeth (Rublesky) Lockhart. She married Robert James Chonko June 28, 1969. She is survived by her husband; three daughters: Charlotte Chonko of Livingston, Mont., Anni O’Hara of Manhattan, Mont. and Virginia Chonko of Philadelphia; four grandchildren: Simeon O’Hara, Samuel O’Hara, Solomon O’Hara and Naomi O’Hara; and three siblings: William Lockhart of Dummer, N.H., James Loc...

  • Richard L. Metzler

    May 30, 2024

    Richard L. Metzler, 93, of Chambersburg, and formerly of Martinsburg, was welcomed to his eternal home in Heaven with Jesus on Monday, May 20, 2024. Born Feb. 8, 1931, in Roaring Spring, he was a son of the late D. Elmer and Sarah Lena Stoltzfus Metzler. His beloved wife of 66 years, Ingrid Metzler, whom he married on April 2, 1955, preceded him in death Feb. 2, 2022. He is survived by three sons: Steven L. Metzler (Donna) of Fredericksburg, Va., Stuart C. Metzler of McDonald, and F. Peter...

  • William J. "Whistling Jake" Yingling

    May 30, 2024

    William J. “Whistling Jake” Yingling, age 57 of Roaring Spring, passed away Monday afternoon May 13, 2024, at Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center, Johnstown after a brief illness. He was born Nov. 16, 1966, in Roaring Spring the son of the late Donald R. “Tiny” Yingling and Nancy Ann (Harold) Yingling. He is survived by a niece, DorieSue Walker and her children, Alexander Raymes Walker, Nora Eloise Walker, and Finnick Desmond Walker, all of Roaring Spring and a sister, Rebecca Penny Walker...

  • James W. Karcz, Sr.

    May 30, 2024

    James W. Karcz, Sr., 77, of Martinsburg, passed away unexpectedly Thursday afternoon, May 16, 2024, in Altoona. He was born July 16, 1946 in Gallitzin the son of the late John W. and Cecilia P. (DeCoskey) Karcz. He married Sally L. Weitzel on June 21, 1969, in St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Gallitzin. She passed away Feb. 13, 2014. He is survived by two children: James W. Karcz, Jr. and wife Lori in Minnesota and Denise L. Karcz in Oregon; four grandchildren: Alec Karcz, Mariah White, Addison Karcz, Lily White, and Lucian White; and four sisters:...

  • James W. Karcz, Sr.

    May 30, 2024

    James W. Karcz, Sr., 77, of Martinsburg, passed away unexpectedly Thursday afternoon, May 16, 2024, in Altoona. He was born July 16, 1946 in Gallitzin the son of the late John W. and Cecilia P. (DeCoskey) Karcz. He married Sally L. Weitzel on June 21, 1969, in St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Gallitzin. She passed away Feb. 13, 2014. He is survived by two children: James W. Karcz, Jr. and wife Lori in Minnesota and Denise L. Karcz in Oregon; four grandchildren: Alec Karcz, Mariah White, Addison Karcz, Lily White and Lucian White; and four s...

  • Shirley M. Smith

    May 30, 2024

    Shirley M. Smith, 84, of Roaring Spring, went home to be with the Lord Friday afternoon, May 17, 2024, at home, surrounded by her loving family. She was born July 13, 1939, in Hopewell, the daughter of the late Joseph F. and Desiree (Ott) Cornelius. She married Charles A. “Charlie” Smith June 4, 1955, in Martinsburg. She is survived by her husband; six children: Kathy Jo Creps and husband Roy of Murrysville, Lane A. Smith of Roaring Spring, Kelly P. Smith of Roaring Spring, Kevin L. Smith and wi...

  • Nellie M. Furry

    May 30, 2024

    Nellie M. Furry, 81, of New Enterprise, passed away May 26, 2024, at Conemaugh Nason Medical Center, Roaring Spring. She was born Aug. 21, 1942, in Woodbury. On July 10, 1958, in Cumberland, Maryland, she was united in marriage to Gary Furry. She is survived by her husband, Gary Furry; daughter, Mindy Feathers (Jack) of East Freedom; son, Gary Furry, Jr. of New Enterprise; grandchildren, Jonathan, Amanda, Aaron, Stephen, Emily, Doug, and Dustin; 11 great-grandchildren; and brother, Wayne Wright. She was preceded in death by siblings Jake and...

  • Ethel M. Dick

    May 30, 2024

    Ethel M. Dick, 98, of Ore Hill, passed away Sunday afternoon May 19, 2024, at home. She was born May 12, 1926, in Roaring Spring the daughter of the late George and Mary (Shoenfelt) Burk. She married Ford C. Dick April 18, 1947 in Juniata. He passed away Aug. 13, 2013. She is survived by a daughter, Cheryl A. Seiler and husband Bruce of Duncansville; two granddaughters, Brandy Seiler of Ephrata and Michelle Seiler of Duncansville; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by two brothers and two sisters. Ethel attended Ore Hill...

  • J. Steven Fisher

    May 23, 2024

    J. Steven Fisher, 70, of rural Martinsburg, passed away Saturday morning, May 18, 2024, at UPMC Altoona. He was born Jan. 11, 1954, in Roaring Spring, son of Betty J. (Keith) Fisher and the late John Calvin Fisher. On Jan. 27, 1979, he married LuAnn Taylor in Hollidaysburg. He is survived by his beloved wife, LuAnn of 45 years; three children: Derek S. Fisher (Elisia) of rural Martinsburg, Kelsey L. Fisher (Misti) of rural Martinsburg and Lani A. Black (Robbie) of Claysburg; eight grandchildren: McKaela G. Fisher (Kamden Rhodes), Cohen J....

  • Ralph A. Pearson

    May 23, 2024

    Ralph A. Pearson, 81, of rural Williamsburg, passed away, Saturday morning, May 18, 2024 at his home. He was born April 4, 1943, in rural Williamsburg, son of the late Mary V. (Moyer) Pearson. On June 7, 1964, he married Dorie A. Miller at the Huntingdon Calvary Independent Baptist Church. He is survived by his beloved wife, Dorie of almost 60 years; a son, Lyle W. Pearson (Trisha) of Williamsburg; a daughter, Laurie L. Pearson at home; two grandchildren: Wade A. Pearson and Paige E. Forke...

  • Kenneth W. Bowers

    May 23, 2024

    Kenneth W. “Ken” Bowers, 73, of Roaring Spring, passed away Thursday evening, April 11, 2024, at Homewood at Martinsburg. He was born May 12, 1950, in Roaring Spring, son of the late Jack W. and Anna Mae (Keith) Bowers. On Nov. 23, 1974, he married Kathy S. Huntsman at the Martinsburg Grace Brethren Church. He is survived by his beloved wife, Kathy of 49 years; a son, Aaron J. Bowers (Tanna) of Roaring Spring; a daughter, Angela K. Wright (Greg) of Casa Grande, Az.; three grandchildren: Annabel G. Shippey, Alice J. Bowers, and Jacqueline M....

  • Robert Wayne "Bobby" Ayers

    May 23, 2024

    Robert Wayne “Bobby” Ayers, 71, of Martinsburg, passed away Saturday evening, May 18, 2024, at UPMC Altoona. He was born Feb. 17, 1953, in Roaring Spring, son of the late Robert E. and Gail G. (Grimes) Ayers. He is survived by two brothers: Toonay Ayers of Pittsburgh and Joe Ayers of Martinsburg; a niece, Jennifer A. (Ayers) Heath, her husband, David of Pittsburgh; a great-nephew, Jonathan Heath; and a great-niece, Hannah Heath. He was a 1971 graduate of Central High School. For many years, Bobby worked as a programmer analyst and systems pro...

  • Helen St. Clair

    May 16, 2024

    Helen St. Clair, 97, a long-time resident of Loysburg, passed away Saturday, April 13, 2024, at Homewood Retirement Center in Martinsburg. She came to Homewood in 2019 after living independently for 13 years following her husband’s passing in 2006. Helen and husband Robert came to Loysburg in 1959 when he was named principal of Northern Bedford High School. Helen was the daughter of Torrence (Tony) and Grace Shaffer, apple growers and nursery owners in Penn Run, Indiana County. She is s...

  • John Alvin Manges

    May 16, 2024

    John Alvin Manges of Oxford, passed away May 7, 2024, after an extended illness. John was the son of James W. Jr. and Donna J. (Melius) Manges of New Enterprise. John married Mary A. Clouse in 1977 and together they shared 46 years of marriage. John is survived by his wife Mary, daughter Rebecca Botha (John) of Oxford; daughter Megan Briggeman (Steven) of York, granddaughters Lauren and Audrey Botha, Caroline Briggeman, his mother Donna J., brother Rock (Carla) of New Enterprise, and brother Way...

  • Constance "Connie" June Gates

    May 16, 2024

    Constance “Connie” June Gates, 92, of Roaring Spring, passed away Saturday evening May 10, 2024, at Homewood at Martinsburg. She was born June 16, 1931, in Six Mile Run, daughter of the late William Hopkins and Mary (Daugherty) Bissell. She married H. Dean “Mace” Gates Jan. 1, 1949, in Roaring Spring. She is survived by her four children: Bradley M. Gates and wife, Kathy of Fredericksburg, Va., Brian L. Gates of St. Mary’s, Brent E. Gates and wife, Deborah of Roaring Spring, and Bridget A...

  • Alma J. Eastep

    May 9, 2024

    Alma Jane Eastep, 82, of Williamsburg, passed away Thursday morning, May 2, 2024, at The Village of Morrisons Cove, Martinsburg. She was born Nov. 7, 1941, in Clappertown, daughter of the late Wilson M. and Alice M. (Yingling) Bookhammer. On June 4, 1960, she married Richard “Dick” E. Eastep at Eight Square Chapel, rural Williamsburg. She is survived by her beloved husband, Richard, of 63 years; a daughter, Dena L. Kennedy (Dave) of rural Williamsburg; a son, Rich Eastep (Nichole) of rural Wil...

  • Martha K. Oswald

    May 9, 2024

    Martha K. Oswald, 100, formerly of Williamsburg, passed away, Thursday, May 2, 2024, at Fairmount Homes, Ephrata, after a brief illness. She was born Jan. 14, 1924, in Streetsboro, Ohio, daughter of the late Eugene and Esther (Miller) Yoder. On June 12, 1948, she married Marcus Oswald. He preceded her in death Nov. 24, 2001. She is survived by five children: Roger Oswald (Laura) of Williamsburg, Rick Oswald (Brenda) of Berryville, Ark., Steve Oswald of Ephrata, Tom Oswald (Janet) of Altoona,...

  • Nancy Elizabeth Farringer

    May 9, 2024

    Nancy Elizabeth Farringer, 75, formerly of Fredricksburg, passed away Saturday, April 27, 2024, after a brief illness in Waverly Hall, Georgia. She was born Jan. 16, 1949, in Roaring Spring, daughter of the late J. Milton and Berneda E. (Parks) Corle. On May 19, 1971, she married Samuel J. Farringer. She is survived by her husband, Samuel, of 52 years; four children: Tammy Farringer (John Dillen) of Claysburg, Amy Jo Fouse (Clarence) of Hartsville, SC, Johnathan Farringer (Jennifer), Waverly...

  • Carol Irene Warland

    May 9, 2024

    Carol I. Warland, 85, of Martinsburg, passed away Sunday afternoon, April 14, 2024, at Select Specialty Hospital, Johnstown. She was born Nov. 7, 1938, in Fredericksburg, daughter of the late Roy M. and Victoria O. (Bowser) Griffith. Carol was twice married, first to George H. Baldwin Sr. and then to Duane M. Warland, who both preceded her in death. She is survived by five children: Jane Norman (Mathew), Debra Ladarni (Denny), Sherry Pabis (Daniel), George Baldwin Jr. (Sharon) and Mary Miller...

  • Jennie Mae Curfman

    Apr 25, 2024

    Jennie Mae Curfman, 89, of Roaring Spring, passed away Monday, April 8, 2024, at Homewood at Martinsburg after a brief and courageous battle with cancer. She was born Jan. 29, 1935, on the family farm at Hickory Bottom, Woodbury, the daughter of John I. And Mary E. (Hoover) Ebersole. She is survived by her two sons, Victor L. Curfman and wife Susan of Altoona and Craig E. Curfman and wife Diane of Roaring Spring; her two grandsons, Christopher J. Curfman of Washington, D.C., and Clint E....

  • Richard 'Ed' Holsinger

    Apr 25, 2024

    Richard “Ed” Holsinger, 65, Roaring Spring, passed away Friday, April 5, 2024, in Pittsburgh after an extended illness. He was born Aug. 11, 1958, in Roaring Spring, son of the late Richard and Mae (Heuston) Holsinger. He is survived by his sister, Debra McCready and husband, Woody, of Duncansville and their children: Amy, Philip, and Christine; and many great-nieces, nephews and cousins. He was preceded in death by two sisters, Tina Marie and Denise. Ed was a 1977 graduate of Central High School. He was a member of the Roaring Spring V.F...

  • Dennis J. Ritchey

    Apr 25, 2024

    Dennis J. “Jake” Ritchey, 75, of Claysburg, passed away Sunday, April 14, 2024, at the UPMC – Presbyterian Hospital, Pittsburgh. He was born Dec. 1, 1948, in Roaring Spring, son of the late William and Jennie (Weyandt) Ritchey. He married Linda McNally on July 2, 1977, in Roaring Spring. He is survived by his loving wife, sons Matthew and Andrew (fiancé Abby Isenberg), granddaughter Mya Ritchey, a sister Margaret Hightower of Grasslake MI and a brother Kenneth (Jacqueline) of Ebensburg. He was p...

  • Phyllis I. Keim

    Apr 25, 2024

    Phyllis I. Keim, 89, of Martinsburg, passed from this earthly life into the arms of Jesus, Saturday morning, April 20, 2024, at Hilltop Health and Rehabilitation Center, Altoona. She was born March 19, 1935, in McKee, daughter of the late Jacob H. and Elsie (Nofsker) Freidenbloom. On June 30, 1955, she married Jon W. Keim at the Martinsburg Memorial Church of the Brethren. She is survived by her beloved husband, Jon of 68 years: two children: Eric Keim (Candy) and Lisa Smith (Kevin) both of...

  • Juanita R. Smith

    Apr 25, 2024

    A celebration of life gathering and potluck will be held from 11:30 a.m. until 4 p.m., Saturday, May 4, 2024, at the Martinsburg Volunteer Fire Hall Fellowship Hall. Arrangements by John K. Bolger Funeral Home Inc., Williamsburg. (www.bolgerfuneralhome.com)....

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