Obituary Listing

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:...

Jun 22, 2023

John Marlin Shope

May 15, 1968 ~ June 22, 2023

John Marlin Shope, 55, of Martinsburg, passed away unexpectedly Thursday, June 22, 2023 at Conemaugh Nason Medical Center, Roaring Spring.

He was born in Huntingdon, son of the late Marlin M. Shope and Victoria L. (Metzger) Shope-Mann.

Surviving are three children:...

Jun 22, 2023

Paul A. Slagenweit, 84, of Everett, passed away on June 22, 2023 at home. He was born on January 22, 1939 in Roaring Spring; son of the late Paul and Naomi (Smith) Slagenweit.

Paul worked as a Hospital Personnel Director and was a member of the First Christian Church in Everett. He owned and operated Barndollar Handyman...

Jun 22, 2023

Albert “Sam” “Poppy” S. Mellott, 76, of Woodbury, passed away on June 22, 2023 at the Hollidaysburg Lutheran Home. He was born on March 4, 1947 in Roaring Spring; son of the late Albert and Alverna (Shaw) Mellott. On December 5, 1970 at the Altoona CMA he was united in marriage to Kathy J. (Lightner) Mellott.

Sam...

Jun 22, 2023

Lois M. White

April 3, 1939     June 22, 2023

Lois M. White, 84, of Williamsburg, passed away Thursday morning, June 22, 2023, at The Village of Morrisons Cove, Martinsburg following a lengthy illness.

She was born in Williamsburg, daughter of the late Carl R. and Laura Mae (Detwiler) White.

Lois was...

Jun 21, 2023

J ohn Elwood Echard

August 12, 1939 ~ June 21, 2023

John E. Echard, 83, of Claysburg formerly of Altoona went home to be with his Lord and Savior, Wednesday morning, June 21, 2023, following a brief illness.

He was born in Altoona son of the late Raymond O. and Rose L. (Dunkle)...

Jun 14, 2023

Mildred E. (Mock) Russell

Oct. 26, 1927 — June 14, 2023

Mildred E. (Mock) Russell, 95, Cherrytown, James Creek, passed away Wednesday, June 14, 2023, at her daughter’s home in Martinsburg.

Born Oct. 26, 1927, in East Sharpsburg, Blair County, she was a daughter of the late Raymond and Tina (Klotz) Mock. She...

Jun 13, 2023

Peggy R. Shaffer

June 14, 1946 – June 13, 2023

9:42PM, June 13, 2023, Peggy Shaffer quietly passed away in her sleep into the arms of her Lord, after a brief illness. She was born June 14, 1946 in Roaring Spring, the daughter of William P. and Ethel Frederick Ritchey.

On January 4,...

Jun 11, 2023

George H. Bridenbaugh

June 10, 1924 ~ June 11, 2023

George H. Bridenbaugh, 99, of Martinsburg, passed away Sunday evening, June 11, 2023 at Conemaugh Nason Medical Center, Roaring Spring.

He was born in Martinsburg, son of the late George Herbert and Gertrude R. (Miller) Bridenbaugh.  On July 8, 1945 he married Lila...

Jun 10, 2023

Joyce Irene (Stonerook) Bush, 79, of Altoona, passed away on June 10, 2023 at her home. She was born on April 30, 1944 in Roaring Spring; daughter of the late Richard L. and Nellie Rae (Conner) Stonerook. On April 6, 1963 in Alabama, she was united in marriage to Kenneth H. Bush, Jr.; together, they recently celebrated their 60th...

Jun 7, 2023

Dale S. Hoover

Dale S. Hoover, 80, of Martinsburg, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, June 7, 2023, at home.

He was born the son of Charles and Regis Hoover of Curryville.  Both preceded him in death.  He is survived by his wife Carol (Dauberman) Hoover. He was the father of two...

Jun 6, 2023

Cindy M. Snare

December 17, 1961 ~ June 6, 2023

Cindy M. Snare, 61, of Williamsburg, passed away early Tuesday morning, June 6, 2023, at UPMC Altoona, after a courageous battle with cancer.

She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late Walter J.  and Janet L. “Spider” (Landis) Mueller.

Surviving...

Jun 5, 2023

Dennis A. Fay

July 8, 1952 ~ June 5, 2023

Dennis A. Fay, 70, of Williamsburg, passed away Monday evening, June 5, 2023, at UPMC Altoona.

He was born in Altoona, son of the late Joseph A. and Betty V. (Hoffner) Fay. On April 8, 1978, he married Debra K. “Debbie” Williams in...

Jun 2, 2023

Christine S. “Chrissy” DeHoyos

September 15, 1969 ~ June 2, 2023

Christine S. “Chrissy” DeHoyos, 53, of Williamsburg, passed away Friday morning, June 2, 2023, at her residence.

She was born in South Bound Brook, New Jersey, daughter of Charles M. “Chuck” and Maire (Viire) Mumich. On September 21, 2000, she married David...