Robert James Schweigart
Feb 27, 2026
Robert J. Schweigart a resident of the Hollidaysburg Veterans’ Home, formerly of Clarksboro, NJ, passed away on Friday, February 27, 2026 at the home. He was born on September 17, 1949 in Camden, NJ a son of the late Charles and Josephine (Reeve) Schweigart Sr. He is survived by two children Nathan and David Schweigart, of Las Vegas, NV; two...
Helen A. (Colledge) Bechtel
Feb 23, 2026
Helen A. Bechtel, 94, of Hopewell, formerly of New Enterprise, passed away on Monday, February 23, 2026. She was born on September 3, 1931 in Rays Cove, Bedford County; daughter of the late Clifford and Martha (Garlick) Colledge. On July 11, 1953 in Cumberland, Maryland she was united in marriage to Donald Harvey Bechtel; he preceded her in death on...
Audrey L. Kensinger
Feb 21, 2026
Audrey L. (Shriner) Kensinger, 83, a resident of Hilltop Rehab Center in Altoona, formerly of the Cove area, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, February 21, 2026. She was born on March 11, 1942, in Martinsburg, a daughter of the late Clair and Mabel (Bowser) Shriner. On March 11, 1961, she married the love of her life, Daniel...
E. Anne Detwiler
Feb 19, 2026
Anne Detwiler of Martinsburg passed away peacefully with her children by her side on February 19 at Homewood Living Martinsburg after an extended illness. Anne was born Emily Anne Baker on March 6, 1931 in Connelsville, the daughter of Russell and Alma Baker. Upon her father’s untimely death, the family moved to New Enterprise to be near family.
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Bonnie Jean (Despot) Middleton
Feb 18, 2026
Bonnie Jean (Despot) Middleton, 73, of Hollidaysburg, passed away on Wednesday, February 18, 2026 at The Lutheran Home at Hollidaysburg, after a courageous 21-year battle with Multiple Sclerosis. She was born on October 25, 1952 in Roaring Spring, daughter of the late John and Helen (Umbower) Despot. On June 8, 2001 at the Calvin House in Hollidaysburg, she was united...
Barbara J. Kerns
Feb 14, 2026
Barbara J. Kerns, 83, of Altoona, passed away on Saturday, February 14, 2026 at UPMC Altoona Hospital. She was born on February 13, 1943 in Altoona; daughter of the late Robert J. and Grace M. (McVicker) Kerns.
Barbara was a graduate of Altoona High School and Pronto’s Beauty School. She spent many years as the custodian at...
Robert Edward Hughes
Feb 12, 2026
Robert Edward Hughes, 40, of New Enterprise, passed away on Thursday, February 12, 2026 at his home. He was born on January 11, 1986 in Altoona; son of Kenneth A. and Carrol A. (Diehl) Hughes.
Robert was a Class of 2004 graduate of Northern Bedford County High School. He was employed as a painter at JLG in McConnellsburg. Robert enjoyed hunting...
Delores J. (Lane) Erb
Feb 10, 2026
Delores J. (Lane) Erb, 94, of Williamsburg, passed away on Tuesday, February 10, 2026 at Cedarwood Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center – Tyrone. She was born on May 28, 1931 in Williamsburg; daughter of the late William and Marian (Smith) Lane. On June 8, 1962 in Winchester, VA, she was united in marriage to Robert R. Erb; he preceded her in...
Beverly Mae (Frye) Mingle
Feb 9, 2026
Beverly Mae Mingle, 83, of Martinsburg, passed away on Monday, February 9, 2026 at Conemaugh Nason Medical Center – Roaring Spring. She was born on June 9, 1942 in Roaring Spring; daughter of the late W. Earnest and Cora (McCall) Frye.
Beverly was a graduate of Morrison’s Cove High School – Bean Hill. She worked several years as secretary at Nationwide...
Tammy Sue Rhodes
Feb 7, 2026
Tammy Sue Rhodes 53, of Clappertown, passed away on Saturday, February 7, 2026 at her home surrounded by her family. She was born on June 30, 1972 in Roaring Spring, a daughter of Ronald G. and Dorcas L. (Brumbaugh) Rhodes, of Clappertown. In addition to her parents she is survived by four siblings: Bonnie Bush and husband Mike,...
Fred R. Weyandt
Feb 6, 2026
Fred R. Weyandt 82, of Williamsburg, passed away Friday, February 6, 2026 at Conemaugh Nason Hospital. He was born on March 14, 1943 in Roaring Spring, a son of the late Chester and B. Lorraine (Miller) Weyandt. He is survived by two daughters: C. Yvonne Mingle and husband Sam, and Christine Shanholtz and husband Steve, both of Williamsburg;...
Gaynella A. Coble
Feb 4, 2026
Gaynella A. Coble 63, of Woodbury, passed away Wednesday, February 4, 2026 at her residence. She was born on March 7, 1963 in Fort Bragg, NC a daughter of Wayne Aurandt and the late Joyce (Beck) Aurandt. She is survived by her significant other Barry Carper; three sons: Matthew Coble, of Altoona, Gregory Coble, of Ore Hill, and Rusty Carper...
Edna Amelia Roland
Feb 3, 2026
Edna Amelia Roland 90, of Duncannon, formerly of Williamsburg, passed away on Tuesday, February 3, 2026 at her residence surrounded by her family. She was born on August 19, 1935 in Williamsburg, a daughter of the late Frank and Joanna (Walker) Forshey.
She is survived by her four children: Duane F. Oakes Jr. widower of Yvonne, of Duncannon, Paul Oakes and...
William Glenn Pearson, Sr.
Feb 3, 2026
William Glenn Pearson, Sr., 78, of Martinsburg, formerly of Williamsburg, passed away on Tuesday, February 3, 2026 at Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center – Johnstown. He was born on August 20, 1947 in Williamsburg; son of the late David W. Sr. and Mary Catherine (Stone) Pearson. On May 29, 1966 at the Williamsburg Church of God, he was united...
Anita A. Sollenberger
Feb 2, 2026
Anita A. Sollenberger, 56, of Williamsburg, passed away on Monday, February 2, 2026 at Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center – Johnstown. She was born on June 15, 1969 in Doylestown; daughter of David A. and the late Mary K. (Bailey) Sollenberger.
Anita enjoyed listening to music while in her rocking chair and when able, she attended Fairview Church...
Cathy S. Clark
Feb 2, 2026
Cathy S. Clark 70, of Martinsburg, passed away Tuesday, February 2, 2026 at UPMC Shadyside Hospital. She was born on May 19, 1955 in Roaring Spring a daughter of the late Duane and Adelene (Musselman) Ebersole. She is survived by two children: Jennifer Kephart and husband Damon, and James Clark, both of Martinsburg; five grandchildren: Alyssa, Damon, Corey, and Liam...
Suzanne B. McNally
Feb 2, 2026
Suzanne B. McNally 64, of Martinsburg, passed away peacefully Monday, February 2, 2026 with her daughter by her side. She was born on April 27, 1961 in Chambersburg, a daughter of the late Ned Shippey and Jean (Miller) Shippey, of Homewood at Martinsburg. On June 21, 1986 at the Memorial Church of the Brethren she married her soulmate,...
Lewis B. Brubaker
Feb 2, 2026
Lewis Byron Brubaker, 78, of Roaring Spring, went to his Lord and Savior on February 2, 2026 at his home surrounded by his loving family, after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born on April 28, 1947 in Roaring Spring, a son of the late Harry L. and Velma E. (Shoop) Brubaker. On June 15, 1968 at...
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...
