Franklin L. Jones
Sep 10, 2025
It is with very heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Franklin L. Jones, of Hollidaysburg, on September 10, 2025. He was our beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, uncle, and cousin. He will be greatly missed.
Born in Altoona on August 4, 1938, Franklin was the son of the late Franklin L. Jones, Sr. and...
Mervin Grover Brumbaugh
Sep 10, 2025
Mervin Grover Brumbaugh, 89, of rural Williamsburg, passed away on Wednesday, September 10, 2025 at Embassy of Huntingdon Park. He was born on March 17, 1936 in Rural Williamsburg; son of the late Paul Alvin and Ruth Elizabeth (Allison) Brumbaugh. On April 10, 1954, he married Betty Louise (Bishop) Brumbaugh; she preceded him in death on October 27, 2024,...
Virgil F. Frost
Sep 9, 2025
Virgil F. Frost, 71, of Martinsburg, passed away on September 9, 2025 at his home. He was born on January 9, 1954 in Hoven, South Dakota; son of the late Anthony and Alice (Miles) Frost. On October 27, 1984 in Billings, Montana, he was united in marriage to Cynthia (Russell) Frost, who survives.
Virgil was employed as...
Evelyn L. (Sell) Ritchey
Sep 4, 2025
Evelyn L. Ritchey 91, of Martinsburg, passed away Thursday, September 4, 2025 at Conemaugh Nason Hospital. She was born in Woodbury, a daughter of the late Lester and Sara (Pepple) Sell. In October of 1955 she married Paul Raymond Ritchey Jr. who preceded her in death on December 9, 2016.
She is survived by four children: Kelly...
Joanne (Camaroto) Sorge
Sep 4, 2025
Joanne Sorge
February 6, 1955 – September 4, 2025
Joanne Sorge 70, of rural Williamsburg, passed away on Thursday September 4, 2025 at Conemaugh Nason Hospital. She was born a daughter of the late Carmel and Lillian (Dilling) Camaroto. She was the beloved mother to her son Randy Sorge, of Williamsburg; and her longtime companion...
Raymond "Ray" L. Wineland
Sep 2, 2025
Raymond L. Wineland 76, of Martinsburg passed away on Tuesday, September 2, 2025 at Homewood in Martinsburg following debilitating effects of advanced prostate cancer and associated treatments. He is survived by his wife of 35 years, Betsyann (Mock) Wineland; the love of his life, his daughter Melissa Ann Campbell and husband Kevin Lavon, of Cumberland, MD; two amazing grandchildren:...
Jesse Thomas Weyant
Sep 2, 2025
Jesse Thomas Weyant 38, of Williamsburg, passed away on Tuesday, September 2, 2025 after a life long battle with Friedreich Ataxia Disease. He was born in Huntingdon, a son of Thomas N. and Penny (Fay) Weyant. In addition to his parents, he is survived by three siblings: Andrew Weyant and wife Stacy, of Hollidaysburg, Nicole McCann and husband Jeremy...
Alan Ross Drenning
Sep 2, 2025
In Loving Memory of Alan Drenning 1944 – 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Alan Ross Drenning, age 80, of Woodbury, on September 2, 2025. A beloved family member, mentor, and friend, he will be sorely missed.
Born in Waterfall, PA, on November 17, 1944, Alan was the son...
Ella M. (Zimmerman) Martin
Sep 1, 2025
Ella M. Martin, 75, of Martinsburg passed away unexpectedly on Monday at Conemaugh Nason. She was born in Leola, Lancaster County, PA, a daughter of the late David and Hettie (Martin) Zimmerman. She was united in marriage to Ammon Z. Martin on November 26, 1970.
She is survived by her husband of 54 years, six sons, and...
Brian Michael Bleicher
Aug 30, 2025
Brian Michael Bleicher 65, of Woodbury, formerly of Newry, passed away on Saturday, August 30, 2025 at Conemaugh Nason Hospital. He was born in Altoona a son of the late Francis Gordon and Mary Jean (Hoover) Bleicher. On August 22, 2023 in Woodbury, he married his beloved wife Keli-anne (Polinski) Bleicher. In addition to his wife, he is survived...
Robert A. Smith
Aug 30, 2025
Robert A. Smith 67, of Williamsburg, passed away early Saturday morning, August 30, 2025 at Maple Winds Rehabilitation, Portage. He was born in Altoona, a son of the late Jesse Clair and Mary (Richardz) Smith.
He is survived by a brother Terry Smith, of Williamsburg; and numerus nieces and nephews. Robert was preceded in death by four...
Loreda L. "Lori" (Longenecker) Eckert
Aug 29, 2025
Loreda “Lori” L. Eckert 87, of Martinsburg, formerly of Tyrone, passed away Friday, August 29, 2025 at the Village at Morrisons Cove. She was born in Roaring Spring, a daughter of the late Kenneth Ellsworth and Marjorie Mae (Pepple) Longenecker. On June 3, 1961 in Altoona, she married Dallas Earl Eckert who preceded her in death on April 26,...
M. Pauline (Snyder) Huntsman
Aug 25, 2025
M. Pauline (Snyder) Huntsman, 94, of Martinsburg, passed on August 25, 2025 at the Village at Morrisons Cove. She was born on August 2, 1931 in Snake Spring Township, Bedford County; daughter of the late Albert R. and Mae G. (Koontz) Snyder. On March 21, 1951 in Snake Spring Valley, she was united in marriage to Donald K. Huntsman;...
John R. Ott
Aug 24, 2025
John R. Ott 68, of Hollidaysburg, passed away early Sunday morning, August 24, 2025 at home. He was born in Hollidaysburg a son of the late Lawrence Ott, and Catherine V. (Brawley) Ott who survives of Hollidaysburg. He is survived by his longtime partner Robin Lear, two sons: Joseph Ott, of Altoona, and John Ott, of Colorado; two grandchildren:...
Ithel J. "Ike" Wright
Aug 21, 2025
Ithel J. “Ike” Wright, 94, of Martinsburg, passed away on Thursday, August 21, 2025, at Juniper Village, State College. He was born in Hopewell, a son of the late Chester and Evelyn (Lynn) Wright. On June 24, 1961, he married Mary Miller in Saxton and they made their home in Phoenixville. They moved to Akron, Ohio a few years...
Ellen J. (Fry) Stiffler
Aug 16, 2025
Ellen J. (Fry) Stiffler
September 26, 1946 – August 16, 2025
Heaven gained a new angel, Ellen (Fry) Stiffler, 78, of Williamsburg - Clappertown. She was born in Williamsburg, daughter of the late Kenneth and Ella Grace (McGregor) Fry. On June 22, 1968, she married Kenneth J. Stiffler. He preceded her in death on April...
Peggy A. (Treese) Henry
Aug 15, 2025
Peggy A. Henry
January 29, 1946 – August 15, 2025
Peggy A. Henry 79, of Pinellas, FL, passed away Friday, August 15, 2025 while visiting family in Martinsburg. She was born in Baltimore, MD a daughter of the late Robert and Eva Treese. She is survived by four children: Bill Henry, Melissa Farris and husband...
Jon William Keim
Aug 12, 2025
Jon William Keim
June 2, 1935 – August 12, 2025
Jon William Keim 90, of Martinsburg, passed away Tuesday, August 12, 2025 at his residence. He was born in Martinsburg a son of the late William and Martha (Kauffman) Keim. On June 30, 1955 at the Memorial Church of the Brethren he married Phyllis I....
Bruce Wayne Miller
Aug 11, 2025
Bruce Wayne “Butch” “Benny” Miller
September 22, 1966 – August 10, 2025
Bruce Wayne Miller 58, of rural Williamsburg, passed way Sunday, August 10, 2025 at his residence, with his loving family by his side. He was born in Williamsburg a son of the late Sarah Jane Miller. Bruce is survived by numerous cousins and...
Kenneth L. Ritchey
Aug 10, 2025
Kenneth L. Ritchey
July 1, 1940 – August 10, 2025
Kenneth L. Ritchey 85, of Williamsburg, passed away Sunday, August 10, 2025 at his home. He was born in Altoona, a son of the late James M. and Jennie V. (Rice) Ritchey.
He is survived by three children: Kenneth L. Ritchey Jr., of...
