Margaret Joan Steele
Apr 9, 2026
Margaret Joan Steele left this world on April 9, 2026, at the age of 96. She was born on October 6, 1929, to Richard and Luella (Garber) Kensinger. She married the late Harold “Shorty” Steele in 1947, and they raised two children, Russell Steele of Florida and Sherry Steele (Glenn) Roth of South Carolina. She lived 89 years...
Judith K. Showman
Apr 8, 2026
Judith K. Showman, 82, of Saxton, passed away on Wednesday, April 8, 2026 at her home. She was born on April 16, 1943 in Greensburg; daughter of the late Earl Luther and Hazel Irene (Gess) Keibler. On March 20, 1998 in Oakland, Maryland, she was united in marriage to Larry J. Showman, who survives.
Judith retired from West Penn Power, working...
D. Clair Hixson
Apr 8, 2026
D. Clair Hixson, 87, of Roaring Spring, formerly of New Enterprise, passed away on Wednesday, April 8, 2026 at the Village at Morrisons Cove, Martinsburg. He was born on October 25, 1938 in Everett, son of the late Foster and Frances (Whisel) Hixson. On March 20, 1965 in Woodbury, he was united in marriage to Delores I. (Ott) Hixson; she...
Murray J. Gardner
Apr 6, 2026
Murray J. Gardner, 82, of Canoe Creek, rural Hollidaysburg, passed away on Monday, April 6, 2026 at his home. He was born on March 5, 1944 in Canoe Creek; son of the late Walter S., Sr. and Lillian (Snyder) Gardner.
Murray served his country as a member of the United States Army during the Vietnam War. He was an avid hunter,...
David H. Brumbaugh
Apr 4, 2026
David H. Brumbaugh 73, of Roaring Spring, passed away on Saturday, April 4, 2026 at his residence. He was born in Dixon, IL a son of the late Norman Holsinger and Martha Elizabeth (Negley) Brumbaugh. On July 19, 1980 in Altoona, he married Christine (Myers) Brumbaugh who survives along with four children: Elizabeth Detwiler, of Woodbury, Deeanna Trigona...
Pamela Sue House
Apr 3, 2026
Pamela Sue House 70, of Williamsburg, passed away on Friday, April 3, 2026 at her home surrounded by her family. She was born in Altoona a daughter of the late Richard and Bertha (Hughes) Shultz Sr. She is survived by her husband Terry Smith; two children: Michael Smith and wife Misty, Salisbury, NC, and Marsha Smith, of Williamsburg; five grandchildren:...
Patricia (Pat) Louise Oakes Allen
Mar 25, 2026
Patricia (Pat) Louise Oakes Allen, 93, passed from this life from what she once commented to her daughter, Tricia, were "The Indignities of Old Age".
Pat's life "came full circle". Born at her grandparent's farm on January 11,1933 in Jack's Corner, Pa.; she wandered far, but returned to Jack's Corner to live out her later years passing away peacefully at home...
Debra K. Garber
Mar 24, 2026
Debra K. Garber 66, of Hesston, passed away on Tuesday, March 24, 2025 at Penn Highlands Huntingdon. She was born in Williamsburg, a daughter of the late Benjamin F. Lear Jr. and Verna Mae (Beck) Lear-Garber. She was married to Marvin L. Garber for over 44 years who survives along with one son Brian Garber and wife Kim, of...
Barbara Ann Mingle
Mar 21, 2026
Barbara Ann (Stenger) Mingle, 96, of Havertown, Pa., formerly of Roaring Spring, died on March 21, 2026. She was born November 29, 1929, in Millville, Pa., the 5th of 7 children of Rev. Harry C. and Mildred (Mason) Stenger. As the daughter of an itinerant Methodist minister, Barbara spent her school years in York, Everett, and Bellefonte, Pa.,...
David Lee Dively
Mar 17, 2026
David Lee Dively, 69, of Queen, passed away on Tuesday, March 17, 2026 at his home. He was born on August 10, 1956 in Roaring Spring, son of the late Wilmer and Sarah “Sally” (Moore) Dively. David was a graduate of Claysburg-Kimmel High School and worked for HH Brown Shoe Company.
Surviving are sons: Joseph Dively (wife, Lisa) and Jake Dively...
Stephen John Duhan
Mar 16, 2026
Stephen John Duhan, 91, of James Creek, passed away on Monday, March 16, 2026 at Hilltop Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center – Altoona. He was born on April 3, 1934 in Wilkins Township, Pittsburgh; son of the late Stephen and Susan (Barsula) Duhan. On June 13, 1985 in Cumberland, Maryland, he was united in marriage to Gladys L. (Marvich) Duhan; she...
Belva Lee (Baker) Slagenweit
Mar 15, 2026
Belva Lee (Baker) Slagenweit, 85, of Everett, passed away on Sunday, March 15, 2026 at home. She was born on December 11, 1940 in Roaring Spring; daughter of the late Charles A. and V. Romaine (Replogle) Baker. On September 7, 1958 in New Enterprise, she was united in marriage to Paul A. Slagenweit; he preceded her in death on June...
Donald Gene Shaffer
Mar 14, 2026
Donald Gene Shaffer, 89, of Woodbury, passed away on Saturday, March 14, 2026 at his home. He was born on July 28, 1936 in Potter Creek; son of the late Kenneth and Dorothy (Clouse) Shaffer. Gene first married Florence (King) Shaffer on March 5, 1955 in Bedford, she preceded him in death on April 2, 1967. He then married Peggy...
Rose D. (Ketner) McNally
Mar 11, 2026
Rose D. (Ketner) McNally, 92, formerly of Martinsburg, passed away on Wednesday, March 11, 2026 at Cedarwood Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center – Tyrone. She was born on May 19, 1933 in Henrietta; daughter of the late Chalmer and Sadie (Barnett) Ketner. On October 25, 1952 in Martinsburg, she was united in marriage to Donald H. McNally; he preceded her in...
Nova R. Brubaker
Mar 10, 2026
Nova R. Brubaker, 92, of Altoona, formerly of Duncansville and Canan Station, entered her heavenly home early Tuesday afternoon at her residence, with her son by her side. She was born in Cross Keys, Duncansville, the daughter of the late Ord G. and Lista C. (Hoover) Brubaker.
On July 9, 1955, in Roaring Spring, she married Harold...
Edward A. Burger
Mar 10, 2026
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Edward A. Burger who departed this life peacefully and into eternal life on March 10, 2026 at the age of 95. Ed was born on January 7, 1931 in Blue Knob to Dorothy and Elwood Burger. Ed was one of 7 children and is survived by his sisters June,...
Janis Pearl Thompson
Mar 10, 2026
Janis P. Thompson, 82, of Roaring Spring, passed away on March 10, 2026, at Homewood Living in Martinsburg, finally freed from a long and heartbreaking battle with Alzheimer’s. Born in Roaring Spring to the late Ray and Pearl (Burket) McNally, Janis spent her life defying expectations and carving her own path.
On September 19, 1964, she married...
Merry R. Ritchey
Mar 9, 2026
Merry R. Ritchey, 74, of Everett, formerly of Martinsburg and Roaring Spring, passed away on Monday, March 9, 2026 at Pennknoll Village - Everett. She was born on September 14, 1951 in Cleveland, Ohio; daughter of the late Robert Strawn and Elsie (Kauffmann) Adams.
Merry was employed at Appleton Papers for 30 plus years. She loved her grandchildren and the time...
Anna Marie Gibboney
Mar 4, 2026
Anna Marie Gibboney 58, of Williamsburg, passed away on Wednesday, March 4, 2026 at UPMC Altoona Hospital. She was born in Altoona a daughter of the late Melvin L. and Doris (Corle) Wyland. On June 16, 2016 at the Williamsburg Church of the Brethren she married John Gibboney, who survives along with two sons, Kristopher Dill and...
Gloria Jean Smith
Mar 4, 2026
Gloria Jean Smith 84, of Duncansville, formerly of Martinsburg, died Wednesday, March 4, 2026 at the Winds at Mattern Orchard, Duncansville. She was born on January 18, 1942 in Altoona a daughter of the late James R. and Gladys (Wilson) Reese. On July 15, 1972 she married Roger Lee Smith who preceded her in death on September 17,...
