Obituary Listing

Jul 20, 2023

David E. Helsel

May 31, 1967 ~ July 20, 2023

David E. Helsel, 56, of rural New Enterprise, passed away Thursday evening, July 20, 2023, at Conemaugh Nason Medical Center, Roaring Spring.

He was born in Roaring Spring, son of Donna J. (Miller) Helsel and the late Leroy K. Helsel.

Surviving...

Jul 18, 2023

Jannet L. Frederick

November 19, 1924 ~ July 18, 2023

Jannet L. Frederick, 98, a resident of Midtown Oaks Health & Rehab Center, Altoona, formerly of Martinsburg, passed away Tuesday afternoon, July 18, 2023, at UPMC Altoona.

She was born in Roaring Spring, daughter of the late Albert and Mirla (Mauk) Butler. On...

Jul 17, 2023

Kenneth L. Clabaugh

July 17, 1935 ~ July 17, 2023

Kenneth L. Clabaugh, 88, of rural Williamsburg, passed away Monday evening, July 17, 2023 at Conemaugh Nason Medical Center, Roaring Spring.

He was born in Williamsburg, son of the late Paul R. and Bertha B. (Hetrick) Clabaugh.  Ken was twice married, first to...

Jul 17, 2023

Lillian Margaret Miller

May 7, 1932   ~  July 17, 2023

Lillian Margaret “Peg” Miller, of Martinsburg, PA, died at the age of 91. She was born in Everett, PA, the daughter of Robert and Nellie (Calhoun) Diehl. On February 21, 1953, she married James Miller of Bedford, PA.

Surviving are her children: Cheryl...

Jul 14, 2023

Dawna L. Frontz

October 5, 1972 ~ July 14, 2023

Dawna L. Frontz, 50, of Martinsburg, formerly of Williamsburg, passed away unexpectedly Friday morning, July 14, 2023, at her residence.

She was born in Harrisburg, a daughter of Quentin L. Wenerick and the late Agnes Marie (Foutz) Lear.

Surviving are three...

Jul 14, 2023

Jean M. Ake

October 6, 1950 ~ July 14, 2023

Jean M. Ake, 72, of Martinsburg, passed away Friday morning, July 14, 2023 at Hilltop Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center, Altoona.

She was born in Roaring Spring, daughter of the late Elmer David and Dorothy J. (Harker) Hammel.  On October 30, 1971 she married...

Jul 14, 2023

Carol A. (Baker) Crawford, 83, of Martinsburg, passed away on July 14, 2023 at the Village at Morrisons Cove. She was born on January 7, 1940 in Roaring Spring; daughter of the late James and Laura (Fletcher) Baker. On February 14, 1958 in New Enterprise, she was united in marriage to Harold L. Crawford; he preceded her in death...

Jul 12, 2023

Merle L. Bange

December 20, 1983 ~ July 12, 2023

Merle Lamar Bange, of Martinsburg PA, passed away on Wednesday, July 12, 2023 at the age of 39 years, 6 months and 22 days, while working on their family’s farm. He was born in Lancaster, Pa, son of Mark A. and Mary J. (Shertzer) Bange....

Jul 12, 2023

Heather R. Rabits

July 12, 1973 ~ July 12, 2023

Heather R. Rabits, 50, of rural Williamsburg, passed away surrounded by her loving family, Wednesday morning, July 12, 2023, following a battle with cancer.

She was born in Allentown, daughter of John H. Martin of rural Williamsburg and Emily G. (McCall) Aurandt of...

Jul 12, 2023

Judith Ann Long

December 22, 1942 ~ July 12, 2023

Judith Ann Long, 80, of rural Martinsburg, passed away, Wednesday morning, July 12, 2023 at Pennknoll Village, Everett.

She was born in Roaring Spring, daughter of the late John V. and Vivian (Stewart) Shriver and was raised by the late Raymond K. Frye. ...

Jul 11, 2023

James Alan Clouse, 62, of Meyersdale, formerly of Woodbury, passed away on July 11, 2023 at Casselman Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center. He was born on July 20, 1960 in Roaring Spring; son of the late James Blair and Anna Marie (Pepple) Clouse.

James was a graduate of Central High School and a dairy farmer by trade. He...

Jul 10, 2023

Heather R. (Smith) Wilson

February 19, 1981 ~ July 10, 2023

Heather Renae (Smith) Wilson, 42, of Williamsburg, passed away Monday evening, July 10, 2023 at UPMC Altoona, after a courageous battle with cancer.

She was born in Altoona, daughter of Richard E. and Elizabeth C. (Strayer) Smith.

Surviving along with...

Jul 6, 2023

Kathy Louise Verbonitz

November 23, 1953 ~ July 6, 2023

Kathy Louise Verbonitz, 69, of Ashville, formerly of Hollidaysburg, passed away, Thursday evening, July 6, 2023 at UPMC Altoona.

She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late Leo J. and Shirley E. (Taylor) Drass.  On August 15, 1997, she married Robert A....

Jul 6, 2023

Charles Orville Ott, 53, of Woodbury, passed away on July 6, 2023 at his home. He was born on March 11, 1970 in Wayne, MI; son of Charles W. and Mary Kathryn (Smith) Ott. On January 4, 1992 in Martinsburg, he was united in marriage to Monica L. (Lafferty) Ott.

Chuck was a Class of 1988 Graduate...

Jul 2, 2023

Lorraine B. DeMartin

July 29, 1934 ~ July 2, 2023

Lorraine Blanche DeMartin, 88, of Williamsburg, passed away early Sunday morning, July 2, 2023 at UPMC Altoona.

She was born in Saxton, daughter of the late Milton H. and Gladys V. (Davis) Wyles. On April 25, 1953, she married Palmer J. “Needles” DeMartin...

Jul 2, 2023

Linda L. Whitaker

August 28, 1947  ~  July 2, 2023

Linda L. Whitaker, 75, of Williamsburg, went home to be with her Lord, Sunday evening, July 2, 2023 at UPMC Altoona.

She was born in rural Williamsburg, daughter of the late, Jack N. and Gertrude L. (Gorsuch) Blough.  On April 11,1969 she married...

Jun 30, 2023

Betty L. (Smith) Imler, 82, of Frosty Hollow, Roaring Spring, passed away on June 30, 2023 at home. She was born on October 21, 1940 in Sulphur Springs; daughter of the late Sheldon and Sarah (Casteel) Smith. On June 8, 1963, in Curryville, she was united in marriage to John S. “Pete” Imler.

Betty was a graduate...

Jun 28, 2023

John D. Croft

March 3, 1938 ~ June 28, 2023

John D. Croft, 85, originally of Ore Hill, rural Roaring Spring, residing at The Village of Morrisons Cove, died Wednesday evening, June 28, 2023 at the home.

He was born in Roaring Spring, son of the late Eldon M. and Irene M. (Shehan)...

Jun 24, 2023

Russell A. Wyles, 80, of Woodbury Pike, Roaring Spring, passed away on June 24, 2023 at UPMC Altoona Hospital. He was born on September 5, 1942 in Bakers Summit; son of the late James P. and Ida M. (Settlemeyer) Wyles. On November 23, 1963, in New Enterprise, he was united in marriage to Janet Louise (Baker) Wyles; she preceded...

Jun 22, 2023

Chris David Bilger

January 10, 1962 ~ June 22, 2023

Chris David Bilger, 61, of rural Martinsburg, passed away unexpectedly Thursday afternoon, June 22, 2023 at his home.

He was born in Huntingdon, son of John O. and Elaine B. (Oswald) Bilger.

Surviving are his parents of rural Martinsburg; three brothers:...