Obituary Listing
Local Obituaries for Fink & Stone Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Inc.
Linda Ilene (Claar) Chesney
Feb 19, 2024
Linda Ilene Chesney
July 24, 1948 ~ February 19, 2024
Linda Ilene Chesney, 75, of rural Martinsburg, passed away unexpectedly Monday afternoon, February 19, 2024, at her home.
She was born in Roaring Spring, daughter of Leanore I. (Harr) Claar and the late, Robert E. Claar. On July 15, 1967, she married Charles...
Ronnie Lee Ross
Feb 18, 2024
Ronnie Lee Ross
September 26, 1951 ~ February 18, 2024
Ronnie Lee Ross, 72, of Williamsburg, passed away Sunday morning, February 18, 2024 at UPMC Altoona.
He was born in Williamsburg at home, son of the late Charles Franklin and Ruth Pauline (Lee) Ross.
Surviving are two sisters: Inez M. Imler...
Miriam L. (Burket) Henry
Feb 17, 2024
Miriam L. (Burket) Henry, 99, of Martinsburg, formerly of Bedford, passed away on February 17, 2024 at the Village at Morrisons Cove. She was born on April 25, 1924 in Jacks Corner; daughter of the late Earl S. and Kathryn (Creps) Burket. On July 31, 1948 at the Yellow Creek Church of the Brethren, she was united in marriage...
Ruth A. (Burket) Henry Clark
Feb 17, 2024
Ruth A. (Burket) Henry Clark, 90, of Hollidaysburg, formerly of New Enterprise, passed away on February 17, 2024 at Presbyterian Village at Hollidaysburg. She was born on July 14, 1933 in Martinsburg; daughter of the late Mahlon and Elizabeth (Hoover) Burket. Ruth was previously married to Jack Henry. On July 6, 1983 she married George L. “Dutch” Clark; he...
Mazie (Musselman) Bingenheimer
Feb 16, 2024
Mazie (Musselman) Bingenheimer, 98, of New Enterprise, Pennsylvania, passed away on February 16, 2024 at home. She was born on September 26, 1925 in New Enterprise; daughter of the late George F. and Mary C. (Claar) Musselman. On June 12, 1946 in New Enterprise, she was united in marriage to Ernest A. Bingenheimer; he preceded her in death on...
Elam J. Stoltzfus
Feb 15, 2024
Elam J. Stoltzfus, 77, of Woodbury, passed away on February 15, 2024 at UPMC Altoona Hospital. He was born on August 14, 1946 in Gap, Pennsylvania; son of the late Leroy and Katie (Petershiem) Stoltzfus. On March 23, 1968 in Morgantown, Pennsylvania, he was united in marriage to Shirley A. (Hostetler) Stoltzfus.
Elam was a Dairy Farmer...
Juanita Rose (Mccreary) Smith
Feb 13, 2024
Juanita Rose Smith
November 6, 1943 ~ February 13, 2024
On February 13, 2024, Juanita Rose “Nita” Smith passed away quietly in her own home, surrounded by loved ones and five very contented cats.
Nita spent 36 years behind the deli counter in Williamsburg; greeting everyone with “Hi Sweetie-pie” and handing out smiles,...
James Thomas Foreso
Feb 12, 2024
James T. Foreso
April 16, 1943 ~ February 12, 2024
James Thomas Foreso, 80, of Williamsburg, passed away unexpectedly, Monday morning, February 12, 2024 at his home.
He was born in Altoona, son of the late John M. and Mary H. (Pavlock) Foreso. On November 7, 1964, he married Julia A. Verbonitz at...
John W. Blatt
Feb 12, 2024
John W. Blatt, 86, of Altoona, passed away on February 12, 2024 at Cedarwood Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center, Tyrone. He was born on July 12, 1937 in Altoona; son of the late Charles B. and Mabel P. (Dey) Blatt. On January 15, 1959 in Cumberland, Maryland, he was united in marriage to Emily M. (Jones) Blatt, who survives.
...Ella J. (Clarke) Brubaker
Feb 10, 2024
Ella J. (Clarke) Brubaker, a resident of Ickesburg, Pennsylvania, passed away peacefully on February 10, 2024, at the esteemed age of 91. Following a brief hospitalization, surrounded by her loving family, she transitioned from her earthly life to her heavenly home.
A graveside service will be held on Saturday, February 17th, at 1:00PM at the Buffalo Cemetery...
Sarah (Rightenour) Redman
Feb 9, 2024
Sarah Redman, 78, of Altoona, formerly of Dover, Delaware, passed away on February 9, 2024 at her home. She was born on July 4, 1945 in Roaring Spring; daughter of the late Elvin and Icy Regina (Longenecker) Rightenour.
Sarah attended the Northern Bedford County School and later worked as a waitress at Woolworth Diner. She enjoyed trips...
James Anthony Shirer
Feb 2, 2024
James Anthony Shirer
May 25, 1947 ~ February 2, 2024
James Anthony Shirer, 76, of Martinsburg, formerly of Westmoreland County, passed away Friday evening, February 2, 2024 at his home, following a lengthy battle with cancer.
He was born in Greensburg, son of Glenn Sheplar Sr. and Pauline Rose (Antonuicci) Shirer. Jim was...
Kenneth R. Fry
Jan 27, 2024
Kenneth R. “Ken” Fry
March 13, 1945 ~ January 27, 2024
Kenneth R. “Ken” Fry, 78, of Martinsburg, passed away peacefully Saturday evening, January 27, 2024, at the Pittsburgh VA Medical Center.
He was born in Ephrata, son of the late Walter and Irene (Unruh) Fry. On September 9, 1968, he married Constance...
Gary Fred Emigh
Jan 26, 2024
Gary Fred Emigh, 80, of Martinsburg, passed away on January 26, 2024 at home surrounded by his family. He was born on March 24, 1943 in Roaring Spring; son of the late Fred and Helen (Grove) Emigh.
Gary was a graduate of the Central High School, Class of 1962. He served his country as a member of...
Sylvia J. (Smith) Korona
Jan 25, 2024
Sylvia J. Korona
May 19, 1934 ~ January 25, 2024
Sylvia J. Korona, 89, of Martinsburg, passed away Thursday morning, January 25, 2024, at Conemaugh Nason Medical Center, Roaring Spring.
She was born in Tionesta, daughter of the late Russell M. and Grace C. (Kostenbauder) Smith. On June 22, 1957, she married Robert...
Dr. Robert P. Bridenbaugh
Jan 24, 2024
Dr. Robert P. Bridenbaugh
October 19, 1930 January 24, 2024
Dr. Robert P. Bridenbaugh, 93, Martinsburg, passed away Wednesday evening, January 24, 2024, at Homewood at Martinsburg.
He was born in rural Martinsburg, son of the late George Herbert and Gertrude R. (Miller) Bridenbaugh. On August 23, 1958, he married Donna L. Sumner...
Carol June (Ricketts) Snyder
Jan 23, 2024
Carol June Snyder, 85, of Crawfordsville, IN, formerly of Woodbury, PA, passed away on January 23, 2024. She was born on June 13, 1938 in Aurora, Illinois, daughter of the late Kenneth G. and Dorothy G. (Scott) Ricketts. On August 8, 1964 in Naperville, IL; she was united in marriage to Rev. George H. Snyder.
Carol was...
James B. Clouse Ii
Jan 20, 2024
James B. Clouse II
March 7, 1985 ~ January 20, 2024
James B. Clouse II, 38, of Portage, formerly of Martinsburg, passed away Saturday evening, January 20, 2024 at his residence.
He was born in Everett, son of Donna J. (Baker) Holsinger of Martinsburg and the late James A. Clouse.
Surviving...
Sharon L. Gleim
Jan 19, 2024
Sharon L. Gleim
August 23, 1948 ~ January 19, 2024
Sharon L. Gleim, 75, of Williamsburg, passed away early Friday morning, January 19, 2024 at Maple Heights Health and Rehab Center, Ebensburg.
She was born in Huntingdon, daughter of the late Paul M. and Dorothy J. (Lewis) Gleim.
Surviving are a...
Gary Heuston
Jan 17, 2024
Gary Heuston
July 12, 1948 January 17, 2024
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved Gary Heuston of State College.
He was a man whose life was a tapestry of service, brilliance and passion.
Gary passed away Jan. 17, 2024, leaving behind a legacy that...
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