Mary T. Merritts
Feb 1, 2026
Mary T. Merritts 76, of Altoona, formerly of Williamsburg, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday, February 1, 2026 at UPMC Altoona Hospital. She was born on October 27, 1949 in Altoona, a daughter of the late Stewart M. Sr. and Ruth C. (Baker) Merritts. She is survived by three siblings: Stewart M. Merritts...
James E. Wheland
Feb 1, 2026
James E. Wheland, 81, of Williamsburg, passed away on Sunday, February 1, 2026 at Conemaugh Nason Medical Center – Roaring Spring. He was born on November 5, 1944 in Bellefonte; son of the late Merle W. and Ruth L. (Lykens) Wheland.
James was a Class of 1962 graduate of State College High School and served his country as a member of...
Ruth S. (Allison) Guyer
Jan 31, 2026
Ruth S. (Allison) Guyer, 95, of Claysburg, passed away on Saturday, January 31, 2026 at the Bella Rose Home, LLC – Claysburg.
Ruth worked as cafeteria staff for NBC School District and as a CNA for the Morrisons Cove Home. She was a lifetime member of the Waterside Church of the Brethren. Ruth loved being involved with the church and made...
Jan R. Bussard
Jan 28, 2026
Jan R. Bussard, 80, of Williamsburg, passed away on Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at the James A. Van Zandt VA Medical Center, Altoona. He was born in Braddock, a son of the late Joseph A. and Majorie I. (Perrin) Bussard II. On December 3, 1983 in Williamsburg he married Ruby (McGregor) Bussard who survives along with two children:...
Joanna L. Marsh
Jan 28, 2026
Joanna Lynn (King) Marsh, 80, of York PA, formerly of Cherry Hill N.J., passed away on January 28, 2026 while surrounded by loved ones. Born on June 9, 1945 in Roaring Spring, PA. Married Donald E Marsh on Sept. 11, 1965.
Joanne, known as “Josie” to her oldest friends, was retired from several jobs in accounts payable, real estate and food...
Eva Mae Helsel
Jan 21, 2026
Eva Mae Helsel, 88, of Hope Mills, NC formerly of Roaring Spring, passed away into the loving arms of her savior, Jesus Christ, on Wednesday, January 21, 2026.
Eva was born on April 29, 1937, to the late Ira K. and Bertha (Smith) Stern. She was preceded in death by the love of her life, her...
Darl E. Bechtel
Jan 19, 2026
Darl E. Bechtel, 83, passed away peacefully on Monday, January 19, 2026 at Nason Hospital in Roaring Spring, PA. Darl was the son of Elwood and Grace (McCall) Bechtel born on November 20, 1942 at the family farm house in Williamsburg, PA. Growing up on the family farm, his love for agriculture and being outside started.
Darl...
Nettie M. Mooney
Jan 16, 2026
Nettie M. Mooney, 76, of Hollidaysburg, went to be with her Lord and Savior, and walk the street of gold on Friday, January 16, 2026 at UPMC Altoona Hospital. She was born in Altoona a daughter of the late Elvin and Icy Regina (Longenecker) Rightenour. She is survived by two children: Bryan Rightenour and Kimberly Theys, both of...
Patricia Joyce (Ashcom) Winston
Jan 16, 2026
Patricia Joyce Winston, 85, of Martinsburg, passed away on January 16, 2026 at Conemaugh Nason Medical Center – Roaring Spring. She was born on November 10, 1940 in Johnstown; daughter of the late Robert Frank and Edna (Mahan) Ashcom. On May 17, 1969 in Johnstown, she was united in marriage to Robert Francis Winston, who survives.
Patricia was a housekeeper for...
Jeffrey L. Appleman
Jan 15, 2026
Jeffrey L. Appleman, 75, of State College, formerly of Williamsburg and Hollidaysburg, passed away on January 15, 2026 at Mount Nittany Medical Center. He was born on May 11, 1950 in Altoona; son of the late Donovan H. and Annabelle (Isenberg) Appleman. Jeff was a Class of 1968 graduate of Williamsburg High School. He went on to obtain...
Robert Allen Trueman
Jan 14, 2026
Robert Allen Trueman, 83, of New Enterprise, passed away on Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at UPMC Altoona Hospital. He was born on March 24, 1942 in Ebensburg; son of the late William and Margaret (Donahue) Trueman.
Robert served his country as a member of the Army National Guard. He was employed by AGWAY and Farm Bureau for many years. Robert enjoyed...
LaRue A. (McKinney) Dell
Jan 14, 2026
LaRue A. Dell, 94, of Martinsburg, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at the Village at Morrisons Cove. She was born on May 16, 1931 in Fredericksburg; daughter of the late Earl and Ruth (Fluke) McKinney. LaRue married Elinas M. Dell, Jr. “Pete” in 1949, he preceded her in death on June 6, 1983.
LaRue was...
Peggy A. Boyd
Jan 10, 2026
Peggy A. (Guyer) (Lingenfelter) Boyd, 82, formerly of East Freedom, passed away Saturday evening, January 10, 2026 at Homewood Living Martinsburg where she had resided since December of 2024. She was born on September 9, 1943, a daughter of the late Richard and Mary (Sell) Guyer. On August 26, 1961, Peggy married Charles L. “Cappy” Lingenfelter, who passed...
Calvin Lee Zook
Jan 9, 2026
Calvin Lee Zook 72, of Martinsburg, passed away Friday, January 9, 2025 at his home. He was born in Roaring Spring a son of the late Lloyd and Esther (Boyd) Zook. On October 10, 1981 at the Williamsburg Church of the Brethren he married Deborah J. (Devlin) Zook who preceded him in death on November 19, 2018. On...
Pamela Joy (Replogle) Rhodes
Jan 8, 2026
Pamela Joy (Replogle) Rhodes, 68, of Roaring Spring, passed away on Thursday, January 8, 2026 at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital – Pittsburgh. She was born on April 19, 1957 in Roaring Spring; daughter of the late Robert and Phyllis (McIntyre) Replogle. On June 16, 1984 she was united in marriage to Drew Rhodes, who survives.
Pam was a...
Zana W. Ferry
Jan 8, 2026
Zana W. Ferry, 98, Martinsburg, died Thursday at Homewood Living Martinsburg. She was born in Elmira, NY, a daughter of Walter E. & Ruth M. (Russell) Walker. She married E. Wayne “Jake” Ferry on June 24, 1949 in Russellville, Huntingdon County.
Survived by two daughters: Brenda L. Long, Ephrata, PA., and Dr. Lori J. Bechtel-Wherry (Timothy Wherry), Martinsburg; daughter-in-law, Faith Ferry...
Margaret B. Mentzer
Jan 7, 2026
Margaret (Peggy) Beery Mentzer, 92, died peacefully at home on January 7, 2026. She was born on November 4, 1933, in Renovo, PA, the daughter of George and Rosanna (Garner) Beery. She graduated from Douglass College of Rutgers University in 1955 where she was elected to Phi Beta Kappa. She moved to Washington, DC in 1956 and worked...
Donald Clayton Irvin
Jan 5, 2026
Donald Clayton Irvin, 90, of Williamsburg, died peacefully at home on January 5, 2026.
He was born in Williamsburg, last child to Jesse and Lillie (Park) Irvin. Don was a 1953 graduate of Williamsburg High School. He worked for many years and retired from Small Tube Products in Duncansville.
Don was a lifelong faithful member of First Methodist Church of Williamsburg, where...
Sharon I. Sollenberger
Jan 5, 2026
Sharon I. Sollenberger 72, of Curryville passed away unexpectedly Monday, January 5, 2026 at her residence. She was born in Altoona a daughter of the late Allen and Irene (Weyant) Smith. On June 28, 1974 she married Wayne Sollenberger who survives along with three children: Melissa Benfer and husband Michael of Curryville, Michelle Guyer and husband Jason, of...
Phillip Perry Leaper
Jan 3, 2026
Phillip Perry Leaper, 69, of Duncansville, formerly of Williamsburg, passed away on Saturday, January 3, 2026 at his residence. He was born on March 5, 1956 in Canoe Creek; son of the late Raymond S. and Dorothy V. (Blackstone) Leaper.
Phillip was a graduate of Hollidaysburg High School. He was employed as a painter with Crossman, Castle & Morina Construction until...
