Obituary Listing

Aug 20, 2023

Thomas H. Guyer

May 16, 1955         August 20, 2023

Thomas H. Guyer, 68, died Sunday, August 20, 2023, at the Village at Morrisons Cove, Martinsburg, following an extended and courageous battle with Huntington’s disease.

He was born in Roaring Spring on May 16, 1955, a son of Robert W. and Eris I. (Shaw)...

Aug 17, 2023

David Herman Long, 79, of Claysburg, passed away on August 17, 2023 at Conemaugh Nason Medical Center, Roaring Spring. He was born on January 4, 1944 in Blue Knob; son of the late Robert and Adah (Hodgson) Long.

Dave was a tractor-trailer driver for over 40 years, retiring in 2008 from Smith Transport. He enjoyed flea marketing,...

Aug 17, 2023

Sheryl L. Wagner

October 2, 1957 ~ August 17, 2023

Sheryl L. Wagner, 65, of rural Hollidaysburg, passed away peacefully Thursday evening, August 17, 2023 surrounded by her loving family.

She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late Howard M. and Patricia Ann (McClain) Clark.  On November 23, 1981 she married, John...

Aug 14, 2023

Dorothy M. Kelly

September 5, 1933 - August 14, 2023

Dorothy M. Kelly, 89, of Huntington Beach, CA, previously of Williamsburg, passed away Monday, August 14, 2023.

She was born in Lake George, NY, daughter of the late John Calvin and Emma Mae (McCall) Kelly.

Surviving are two nephews: Charles Kelly...

Aug 14, 2023

Barbara A. Barker, 87, of James Creek, passed away on August 14, 2023 at Pennknoll Village. She was born on April 12, 1936 in Coatesville, Pennsylvania; daughter of the late William and Margaret (Muller) Petorhoy. On April 25, 1987 in Hopewell Township, she was united in marriage to Charles Barker.

Barbara held a Bachelor’s Degree from West...

Aug 14, 2023

Susan “Suzy” D. Snyder

May 14, 1949 ~ August 14, 2023

Susan “Suzy” D. Snyder, 74, of Martinsburg, passed away early Monday morning, August 14, 2023 at Homewood at Martinsburg, following an extensive and courageous battle with cancer.

She was born in Roaring Spring, daughter of the late, Donald S. and Betty J....

Aug 14, 2023

Charles Edward Stayer

February 1, 1958 ~ July 25, 2023

Charles Edward “Chuck” Stayer, 65, of Altoona, passed away Tuesday morning, July 25, 2023, at his residence.

He was born in Altoona, son of the late C. Virgil and Anna E. (Wolf) Stayer.

Surviving is a brother, William M. “Bill” Stayer...

Aug 14, 2023

Patricia A. Clowson

November 6, 1940  ~  August 14, 2023

Patricia A. Clowson, 82, a guest at The Village of Morrisons Cove, formerly of rural Williamsburg, passed away early morning, August 14, 2023, at the home.

She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late Arthur Earl and Maude Amber (Fogle) Kyle.  On...

Aug 11, 2023

Bonnie L. (Stewart) James

August 8, 1945     August 11, 2023

Bonnie L. (Stewart) James, 78, of Williamsburg, passed away early Friday morning, August 11, 2023, at UPMC Altoona, surrounded by her loving family.

She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late John Stewart and Kathryn (Shamp) Seilhamer.

Surviving are five...

Aug 9, 2023

Keith Shelly Clapper, 59, of Hollidaysburg, passed away on August 9, 2023 at UPMC Altoona Hospital. He was born on May 30, 1964 in Altoona; son of Sheldon and Bonnie (Smith) Clapper.

Keith was a Class of 1983 graduate of Northern Bedford High School and attended the New Enterprise Church of the Brethren. He retired as a...

Aug 7, 2023

Carl A. McFarland, Sr.

1938 ~ 2023

Carl A. McFarland, Sr., 85, of Roaring Spring, passed away Monday morning, August 7, 2023, at his residence.

He was born in Skowhegan, Maine, son of the late Frank McFarland and Madeline (Cyr) Hurd. On August 5, 1972, he married Lois L. Miller in Winchester, VA....

Aug 4, 2023

Joseph Scott Stayduhar

November 6, 1963 ~ August 4, 2023

Joseph S. Stayduhar, 59, of Williamsburg, passed away unexpectedly Friday morning, August 4, 2023 at his home.

He was born in Roaring Spring, son of the late Martin John and Coralie R. (Whalen) Stayduhar.  On May 14, 1988 he married Angela B. Shoenfelt...

Jul 31, 2023

Cheryl D. Rinard, 58, of Woodbury, formerly of Saxton, passed away on July 31, 2023. She was born on August 27, 1964 in Huntingdon; daughter of Harry B. and Anna Mae (Stuller) Rinard.

Cheryl was a member of the Stonerstown Church of the Brethren and was currently attending Faith Assembly of God in Roaring Spring. She enjoyed...

Jul 31, 2023

Dale W. Ray

January 9, 1962 ~ July 31, 2023

Dale W. Ray, 61, of rural Williamsburg, went home to be with his Lord, Monday morning, July 31, 2023 at Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center, Johnstown.

He was born in Goldsboro, NC, son of the late George William and Nancy Viola (Over) Ray.  On...

Jul 26, 2023

Carl Wayne Shultz

October 2, 1943 ~ July 26, 2023

Carl Wayne Shultz, 79, of Williamsburg, passed away peacefully, Wednesday evening, July 26, 2023, at his home.

He was born in Roaring Spring, son of the late Carl A. and Mary E. “Betty” (Price) Shultz. On November 25, 1961, he married Shirley Jean...

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...