Helen M. (Umbower) Despot
Jan 16, 2025
Helen M. Despot
November 8, 1929 ~ January 16, 2025
Helen M. Despot, 95, resident of Hollidaysburg Lutheran Home, formerly of Canoe Creek, passed away Thursday morning, January 16, 2025, at the Lutheran Home.
She was born in Clappertown, rural Williamsburg, daughter of the late, Roy Herbert and Marcella A. (Tate) Umbower. On...
Darlene R. (Neeley) Stiffler
Jan 14, 2025
Darlene R. Stiffler
November 30, 1954 ~ January 14, 2025
Darlene Ruth Stiffler, 70, a resident of Maybrook Hills, Altoona, formerly of Duncansville, went home to be with her Lord, Tuesday morning, January 14, 2025 at UPMC, with her children by her side.
She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late, Richard...
Donna Lee (Mcvicker) Carbaugh
Jan 13, 2025
Donna Lee (McVicker) Carbaugh, 90, of Waterside, passed away on January 13, 2025 at Conemaugh Nason Medical Center – Roaring Spring. She was born on June 21, 1934 in Bedford; daughter of the late Forest V. and Elva (Hershberger) McVicker. On August 10, 1952 at the Waterside Church of the Brethren she was united in marriage to Allen John...
Joseph M. Mcchessney
Jan 13, 2025
Joseph M. McChessney
March 20, 1942 ~ January 13, 2025
Joseph M. McChessney, 82, of Williamsburg, passed away Monday morning, January 13, 2025, at his home, following a brief illness.
He was born in Altoona, son of the late Charles A. and E. Ethel (Shadle) McChessney. On August 19, 1967, he married Deborah...
Tiffany Saari-Henderson
Jan 13, 2025
Tiffany Saari-Henderson, 35, of Everett, passed away on January 13, 2025 at her home. She was born on January 25, 1989 in Vernon, Connecticut; daughter of Thomas M. and Robin A. (Badstuebner) Saari. On September 8, 2023 in Bedford, she was united in marriage to Derek R. Henderson, who survives.
Tiffany was a Class of 2007 graduate...
Kenneth Earl Van Orman
Jan 12, 2025
Kenneth Earl Van Orman, 90, of Hollidaysburg, passed away on January 12, 2025 at the Hollidaysburg Lutheran Home. He was born on October 13, 1934 in Hollidaysburg; son of the late Alvin and Viola (Truax) Van Orman. On February 5, 1954 in Winchester, Virginia, he was united in marriage to Eva Irene (Kitchen) Van Orman; she preceded him in...
Gladys D. (Laznik) Hoffner
Jan 12, 2025
Gladys D. Hoffner
November 14, 1931 ~ January 12, 2025
Gladys D. Hoffner, 93, of Williamsburg, passed away Sunday morning.
She was born along Clover Creek, in rural Williamsburg, daughter of the late James and Ruth C. (Marick) Laznik. On September 9, 1974 she married Thomas J. Hoffner in Winchester, VA. He preceded...
Chester Paul Gochnour
Jan 12, 2025
Chester Paul Gochnour, 87, of Martinsburg, passed away on January 12, 2025 at his home. He was born on January 28, 1937 in Roaring Spring; son of the late Chester and Gladys (Steele) Gochnour. On October 22, 1958 in Hollywood, Maryland, he was united in marriage to Marilyn A. (Walsh) Gochnour, who survives.
Paul was a graduate...
Thomas D Wolf
Jan 11, 2025
Thomas D. Wolf
June 18, 1933 January 11, 2025
Thomas D. Wolf, 91, of Maple Hollow Road, Duncansville, went to be with his Lord and Savior Saturday afternoon at his residence.
He was born in Claysburg, a son of the late Arlington Issac and Minnie Mabel (Lingenfelter) Wolf. On March 3, 1954, at...
Jill Ann Clapper
Jan 10, 2025
Jill Ann Clapper, 63, of Martinsburg, formerly of Hopewell Township, passed away on January 10, 2025 at Conemaugh Nason Medical Center – Roaring Spring. She was born on September 3, 1961 in Roaring Spring; daughter of Joseph H. Jr. and Dolores Marie (Batzel) Clapper.
Jill was a graduate of Northern Bedford County High School and member of...
Margaret M. "Peg" (Neumyer) Walason
Jan 8, 2025
Margaret M. “Peg” (Neumyer) Walason
October 14, 1932 ~ January 8, 2025
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Margaret M. “Peg” Walason of Williamsburg, at the age of 92.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 50 years, Richard B. Walason. Peg raised four children: Marie...
Rita L. (Walters) Dilling
Jan 5, 2025
Rita L. Dilling
September 23, 1956 ~ January 5, 2025
In loving memory of a woman of unwavering faith, who found solace in the beauty of nature and the joys of creativity.
Rita L. Dilling, age 68, of Altoona, passed away at UPMC Altoona surrounded by her family. She was born in Altoona,...
Robert Paul Fyfe
Jan 3, 2025
Robert Paul Fyfe, 79, of New Paris, passed away on January 3, 2025 at his home. He was born on May 5, 1945 in Sidman, Pennsylvania; son of the late James E. and Dorothy (Nancollas) Fyfe. On February 20, 1977 at the Sloans Hollow United Methodist Church, he was united in marriage to Donna L. (Graham) Fyfe, who survives....
William A. Chase
Jan 2, 2025
William A. Chase
July 20, 1941 January 2, 2025
William Alvah Chase, 83, of Martinsburg, formerly of Winter Haven, FL, passed away Thursday morning, January 2, 2025, at UPMC Altoona.
He was born in Bristol, ME, son of the late William T. and Olive M. (Curtis) Chase. On November 25, 1988, he married...
Mary Elizabeth Boose
Dec 29, 2024
Mary Elizabeth (Stauffer) Boose
July 9, 1928 December 29, 2024
Mary Elizabeth (Stauffer) Boose, a cottage resident of the Village at Morrisons Cove, Martinsburg, formerly of Woodbury, went to be with the Lord on December 29, 2024, at the Village, following a brief illness. She was born in Elizabethtown, PA (Lancaster County), the daughter of...
Mary A. Brown
Dec 27, 2024
Mary A. Brown, 79, of Ebensburg, formerly of Everett, passed away on December 27, 2024 at Maple Heights Health & Rehab Center – Ebensburg. She was born on March 3, 1945 in Norwich, New York; daughter of the late Kennard and Helen (Cady) Brown.
Mary worked in customer service the majority of her life and was a...
David Paul Druckemiller Jr.
Dec 27, 2024
David Paul Druckemiller Jr.
June 3, 1957 ~ December 27, 2024
David Paul Druckemiller Jr., 67 of rural Williamsburg, passed away Friday evening, December 27, 2024 at his home, following a lengthy battle with cancer.
He was born in Harrisburg, son of the late David Paul and Mary Ann (Walker) Druckemiller. On February...
Mary K. (Kauffman) Smith
Dec 27, 2024
Mary K. Smith
March 6, 1933 ~ December 27, 2024
Mary Kathryn Smith, 91, of Martinsburg, went home to be with her Lord, Friday afternoon, December 27, 2024, at her home.
She was born in Taylor Township, rural Roaring Spring, daughter of the late Franklin C. and M. Edith (Metzler) Kauffman. On June...
Rodger S. Hoover
Dec 26, 2024
Rodger S. Hoover
June 2, 1927 December 26, 2024
Rodger S. “Bacon” Hoover, 97, of Martinsburg, passed away Thursday evening, December 26, 2024, at Homewood at Martinsburg.
He was born in Henrietta, son of the late George D. and Edith (Steele) Hoover. On September 11, 1948, he married Hazel M. Over in Roaring...
Corina Ann (Deters) Norris
Dec 26, 2024
Corina Ann Norris
July 24, 1961 ~ December 26, 2024
Corina Ann Norris, 63, of Williamsburg, passed away Thursday afternoon, December 26, 2024 at her home.
She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late Francis W. and Carrie Jeannette (Wyland) Deters. On September 15, 1979 she married Todd S. Norris in Hollidaysburg....
