Obituary Listing

Mar 12, 2024

Charles A. Decker, 78, passed away Tuesday, March 12, 2024 at his home.  He was born on April 12, 1945 in Everett, a son of the late Winfred and Mary (Boor) Decker. On August 23, 1975 he married Jeannette (Hall) Decker in the Everett Church of the Brethren.

Charlie was a graduate of Everett High School Class...

Mar 11, 2024

James R. “Scritch” Scritchfield, 59, of Hopewell, passed away on March 11, 2024. He was born on February 23, 1965 in Roaring Spring; son of James R. and Lorna J. (Oakes) Scritchfield.

James attended Northern Bedford High School and drove truck for New Enterprise Stone & Lime Company. He was an avid hunter, enjoyed fishing, and had...

Mar 11, 2024

June M. Musselman

April 17, 1953   ~  March 11, 2024

June Myra Musselman, 70, of Roaring Spring, passed away late Monday afternoon, March 11, 2024, at UPMC Altoona.

She was born in Roaring Spring, daughter of the late Clyde M. and Gladys (Weyandt) Ake.  On June 8, 1974, she married Charles L. “Charlie”...

Mar 8, 2024

Patricia Ann “Pat” Bonebreak

February 21, 1939 ~ March 8, 2024

Patricia Ann “Pat” Bonebreak, 85, of Williamsburg, passed away Friday morning, March 8, 2024 at UPMC Altoona.

She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late Thomas E. and Kathryn G. (Hall) Bonebreak.

Surviving are her twin sister, Ellen M....

Mar 8, 2024

Nancy Jo Imes

April 26, 1946  ~ March 8, 2024

Nancy Jo Imes, 77, of Martinsburg, passed away Friday morning, March 8, 2024 at Conemaugh Nason Medical Center, Roaring Spring.

She was born in Huntingdon, daughter of the late Ellis R. and Pauline C. (Graffious) Martin.  She was twice married, first on July...

Mar 6, 2024

Judy Kay Dilling

April 29, 1943     March 6, 2024

Judy Kay Dilling, 80, Roaring Spring, passed from this life into God’s presence on March 6, 2024. She was born in Jefferson, PA, daughter and only child of the late John and Kathryn (Wertz) Thompson.

After graduating from York Suburban High School, Judy attended...

Mar 5, 2024

Thomas W. Sell

March 17, 1959 ~ March 5, 2024

Thomas W. “Tom” Sell, 64, Martinsburg, previously of Johnstown, went home to be with the Lord early Tuesday morning, March 5, 2024, at UPMC Altoona, following an extended illness.

He was born in Roaring Spring, son of Margaret L. (Sollenberger) Sell and the...

Mar 3, 2024

Carl L. Williams, Jr., 71, of East Freedom, passed away on March 3, 2024 at his home. He was born on April 22, 1952 in Elkton, Maryland; son of the late Carl L. Sr. and Betsy R. (Everett) Williams. On August 1, 1980 in Winchester, Virginia, he was united in marriage to Shelley L. (Cronemiller) Williams.

Carl...

Mar 1, 2024

John Frederick Knepp

August 11, 1932 ~ March 1, 2024

John Frederick Knepp, 91, Martinsburg, passed away peacefully Friday evening, March 1, 2024, at his residence.

He was born in Houserville, son of the late Irvin E. and Clara E. (Houtz) Knepp. On August 24, 1957, he married Shirley A. Smith at Curryville...

Mar 1, 2024

Janet I. Kreider

December 16, 1932     March 1, 2024

Janet I. Kreider, 91, Martinsburg, passed away peacefully early Friday morning, March 1, 2024, at Homewood at Martinsburg surrounded by her loving family and friends.

She was born in Martinsburg, daughter of the late Edgar H. and Sarah C. (Miller) Lykens.  On June 18,...

Feb 29, 2024

Albert “Bud” Shaffer, 98, a resident of Graystone Manor Altoona, formerly of Juniata Gap, entered into eternal rest on Thursday, February 29, 2024. He was born in Harrisburg, PA on May 10, 1925 to William R. Shaffer and Bertha (Keller) Shaffer.

Albert was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. He is preceded in death by his...

Feb 26, 2024

Brent Lane Kreider

December 5, 1973 ~ February 26, 2024

Brent L. Kreider, 50, of rural Martinsburg, passed away unexpectedly, Monday morning, February 26, 2024 following complications from a cerebral hemorrhage.

He was born in Roaring Spring, son of Randy L. Kreider (Brenda) of Martinsburg and Norma C. (Mickel) Kreider of Curryville.  Brent...

Feb 23, 2024

Beverly A. Rhodes

July 14, 1939 ~ February 23, 2024

Beverly A. Rhodes, 84, of Williamsburg, went home to be with her Lord, Friday afternoon, February 23, 2024 at UPMC Altoona.

She was born in Williamsburg, daughter of the late James E. and Pearl A. (Umbower) Lloyd.  On July 21, 1956 she married...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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,...