Diana (Richers) Monnikendam
Sep 13, 2025
Diana (Richers) Monnikendam, 77, of Somerset, formerly of Altoona, passed away on September 13, 2025 at Somerset Healthcare and Rehabilitation. She was born on October 23, 1947 in Altoona; daughter of the late Robert and Patricia (Stoltz) Richers. On August 7, 1976 in Winchester, Virginia, she was united in marriage to John Monnikendam; he preceded her in death on...
Helen Marcella "Pinky" (Despot) Hein
Sep 13, 2025
Helen M. “Pinky” Hein
September 27, 1948 – September 13, 2025
Helen M. “Pinky” Hein 76, of Hollidaysburg, passed away unexpectedly Saturday, September 13, 2025 at her residence. She was born in Roaring Spring a daughter of the late John and Helen (Umbower) Despot. On May 31, 1969 in Altoona, she married Gordon A. Hein...
Christopher M. Musselman
Sep 13, 2025
Christopher Michael Musselman
November 17, 1983 – September 13, 2025
Christopher Michael Musselman 41, of rural Roaring Spring, passed away Saturday, September 13, 2025 at Conemaugh Medical Center, Johnstown. He was born in Altoona a son of Charles L. Musselman, of Roaring Spring, and the late June M. (Ake) Musselman.
In addition to his father, he is survived by a brother...
Gail (King) Ziminsky
Sep 11, 2025
Gail King Ziminsky, 71, of James Creek, Pennsylvania, passed away peacefully at home on September 11, 2025, surrounded by family after a courageous battle with melanoma.
Born December 27, 1953, in Georgetown, Washington, DC, she was the daughter of Richard Edward King, Sr. and Joan Weinacht King. Gail graduated from Robert E. Peary High School in 1971...
Norma J. (Claycomb) Imler
Sep 11, 2025
Norma J. (Claycomb) Imler, 93, of Martinsburg, formerly of New Enterprise, passed away on September 11, 2025 at Homewood Living Martinsburg. She was born on September 28, 1931 in New Enterprise RD; daughter of the late Thomas I. and Abi B. (Hitechew) Claycomb. On July 2, 1949 at the New Enterprise Church of the Brethren, she was united in...
Franklin L. Jones
Sep 10, 2025
It is with very heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Franklin L. Jones, of Hollidaysburg, on September 10, 2025. He was our beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, uncle, and cousin. He will be greatly missed.
Born in Altoona on August 4, 1938, Franklin was the son of the late Franklin L. Jones, Sr. and...
Mervin Grover Brumbaugh
Sep 10, 2025
Mervin Grover Brumbaugh, 89, of rural Williamsburg, passed away on Wednesday, September 10, 2025 at Embassy of Huntingdon Park. He was born on March 17, 1936 in Rural Williamsburg; son of the late Paul Alvin and Ruth Elizabeth (Allison) Brumbaugh. On April 10, 1954, he married Betty Louise (Bishop) Brumbaugh; she preceded him in death on October 27, 2024,...
Virgil F. Frost
Sep 9, 2025
Virgil F. Frost, 71, of Martinsburg, passed away on September 9, 2025 at his home. He was born on January 9, 1954 in Hoven, South Dakota; son of the late Anthony and Alice (Miles) Frost. On October 27, 1984 in Billings, Montana, he was united in marriage to Cynthia (Russell) Frost, who survives.
Virgil was employed as...
Evelyn L. (Sell) Ritchey
Sep 4, 2025
Evelyn L. Ritchey 91, of Martinsburg, passed away Thursday, September 4, 2025 at Conemaugh Nason Hospital. She was born in Woodbury, a daughter of the late Lester and Sara (Pepple) Sell. In October of 1955 she married Paul Raymond Ritchey Jr. who preceded her in death on December 9, 2016.
She is survived by four children: Kelly...
Joanne (Camaroto) Sorge
Sep 4, 2025
Joanne Sorge
February 6, 1955 – September 4, 2025
Joanne Sorge 70, of rural Williamsburg, passed away on Thursday September 4, 2025 at Conemaugh Nason Hospital. She was born a daughter of the late Carmel and Lillian (Dilling) Camaroto. She was the beloved mother to her son Randy Sorge, of Williamsburg; and her longtime companion...
Raymond "Ray" L. Wineland
Sep 2, 2025
Raymond L. Wineland 76, of Martinsburg passed away on Tuesday, September 2, 2025 at Homewood in Martinsburg following debilitating effects of advanced prostate cancer and associated treatments. He is survived by his wife of 35 years, Betsyann (Mock) Wineland; the love of his life, his daughter Melissa Ann Campbell and husband Kevin Lavon, of Cumberland, MD; two amazing grandchildren:...
Jesse Thomas Weyant
Sep 2, 2025
Jesse Thomas Weyant 38, of Williamsburg, passed away on Tuesday, September 2, 2025 after a life long battle with Friedreich Ataxia Disease. He was born in Huntingdon, a son of Thomas N. and Penny (Fay) Weyant. In addition to his parents, he is survived by three siblings: Andrew Weyant and wife Stacy, of Hollidaysburg, Nicole McCann and husband Jeremy...
Alan Ross Drenning
Sep 2, 2025
In Loving Memory of Alan Drenning 1944 – 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Alan Ross Drenning, age 80, of Woodbury, on September 2, 2025. A beloved family member, mentor, and friend, he will be sorely missed.
Born in Waterfall, PA, on November 17, 1944, Alan was the son...
Ella M. (Zimmerman) Martin
Sep 1, 2025
Ella M. Martin, 75, of Martinsburg passed away unexpectedly on Monday at Conemaugh Nason. She was born in Leola, Lancaster County, PA, a daughter of the late David and Hettie (Martin) Zimmerman. She was united in marriage to Ammon Z. Martin on November 26, 1970.
She is survived by her husband of 54 years, six sons, and...
Brian Michael Bleicher
Aug 30, 2025
Brian Michael Bleicher 65, of Woodbury, formerly of Newry, passed away on Saturday, August 30, 2025 at Conemaugh Nason Hospital. He was born in Altoona a son of the late Francis Gordon and Mary Jean (Hoover) Bleicher. On August 22, 2023 in Woodbury, he married his beloved wife Keli-anne (Polinski) Bleicher. In addition to his wife, he is survived...
Robert A. Smith
Aug 30, 2025
Robert A. Smith 67, of Williamsburg, passed away early Saturday morning, August 30, 2025 at Maple Winds Rehabilitation, Portage. He was born in Altoona, a son of the late Jesse Clair and Mary (Richardz) Smith.
He is survived by a brother Terry Smith, of Williamsburg; and numerus nieces and nephews. Robert was preceded in death by four...
Loreda L. "Lori" (Longenecker) Eckert
Aug 29, 2025
Loreda “Lori” L. Eckert 87, of Martinsburg, formerly of Tyrone, passed away Friday, August 29, 2025 at the Village at Morrisons Cove. She was born in Roaring Spring, a daughter of the late Kenneth Ellsworth and Marjorie Mae (Pepple) Longenecker. On June 3, 1961 in Altoona, she married Dallas Earl Eckert who preceded her in death on April 26,...
M. Pauline (Snyder) Huntsman
Aug 25, 2025
M. Pauline (Snyder) Huntsman, 94, of Martinsburg, passed on August 25, 2025 at the Village at Morrisons Cove. She was born on August 2, 1931 in Snake Spring Township, Bedford County; daughter of the late Albert R. and Mae G. (Koontz) Snyder. On March 21, 1951 in Snake Spring Valley, she was united in marriage to Donald K. Huntsman;...
John R. Ott
Aug 24, 2025
John R. Ott 68, of Hollidaysburg, passed away early Sunday morning, August 24, 2025 at home. He was born in Hollidaysburg a son of the late Lawrence Ott, and Catherine V. (Brawley) Ott who survives of Hollidaysburg. He is survived by his longtime partner Robin Lear, two sons: Joseph Ott, of Altoona, and John Ott, of Colorado; two grandchildren:...
Ithel J. "Ike" Wright
Aug 21, 2025
Ithel J. “Ike” Wright, 94, of Martinsburg, passed away on Thursday, August 21, 2025, at Juniper Village, State College. He was born in Hopewell, a son of the late Chester and Evelyn (Lynn) Wright. On June 24, 1961, he married Mary Miller in Saxton and they made their home in Phoenixville. They moved to Akron, Ohio a few years...
