Merry R. Ritchey
Mar 9, 2026
Merry R. Ritchey, 74, of Everett, formerly of Martinsburg and Roaring Spring, passed away on Monday, March 9, 2026 at Pennknoll Village - Everett. She was born on September 14, 1951 in Cleveland, Ohio; daughter of the late Robert Strawn and Elsie (Kauffmann) Adams.
Merry was employed at Appleton Papers for 30 plus years. She loved her grandchildren and the time...
Anna Marie Gibboney
Mar 4, 2026
Anna Marie Gibboney 58, of Williamsburg, passed away on Wednesday, March 4, 2026 at UPMC Altoona Hospital. She was born in Altoona a daughter of the late Melvin L. and Doris (Corle) Wyland. On June 16, 2016 at the Williamsburg Church of the Brethren she married John Gibboney, who survives along with two sons, Kristopher Dill and...
Gloria Jean Smith
Mar 4, 2026
Gloria Jean Smith 84, of Duncansville, formerly of Martinsburg, died Wednesday, March 4, 2026 at the Winds at Mattern Orchard, Duncansville. She was born on January 18, 1942 in Altoona a daughter of the late James R. and Gladys (Wilson) Reese. On July 15, 1972 she married Roger Lee Smith who preceded her in death on September 17,...
John M. Shoemaker
Mar 1, 2026
John M. Shoemaker, 99, of New Enterprise, passed away on Sunday, March 1, 2026 at his home. He was born on October 31, 1926 in Woodbury; son of the late Andrew Jesse and Ina (Miller) Shoemaker. On November 10, 1948 in Winchester, VA he was united in marriage to Helen L. (Foor) Shoemaker.
John grew up as a farmer and then...
Jacob James Carper
Feb 28, 2026
Jacob James Carper, Jr., 85, of Loysburg, passed away on Saturday, February 28, 2026 at his home. He was born on June 21, 1940 in Bakers Summit; son of the late Jacob J. Sr. and Hazel A. (Helsel) Carper. On April 22, 1961 at the St. Patrick Catholic Church – Newry, he was united in marriage to Agnes L. (Moyer)...
Ronald G. Shawley
Feb 28, 2026
Ronald G. Shawley, 92, a resident of the Hollidaysburg Veterans’ Home, passed away on Saturday, February 28, 2026 at Select Specialty Hospital – Johnstown. He was born on February 9, 1934 in Johnstown. Ronald served his country as a SP4 Medic in the United States Army. He was stationed at Fort Riley in north-central Kansas from 1956-1958. Ronald was a...
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 Sr. and Josephine (Reeve) Schweigart. He is survived by two children Nathan and David Schweigart. His has two siblings: Charles...
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...
