James W. Rightenour
Nov 13, 2025
James W. Rightenour, 61, of Altoona, passed away on November 13, 2025 at UPMC Altoona Hospital. He was born on December 21, 1963 in Roaring Spring; son of the late Elvin and Icy Regina (Longenecker) Rightenour.
James was a Class of 1981 graduate of Northern Bedford County High School and later attended welding trade school. James was a master carpenter/construction worker,...
Arlene B. Long
Nov 13, 2025
Arlene B. Long
July 9, 1931 – November 13, 2025
Arlene B. Long 94, of Chambersburg, formerly of rural Martinsburg, passed away Thursday, November 13, 2025 at Transitions Healthcare Shook Home. She was born in North Woodbury Township a daughter of the late Elwood D. and Thelma E. (Beach) Ayers. On January 21, 1950 in Woodbury she married Harry F. “Don” Long...
Carol Ann (Lantz) Rightenour
Nov 11, 2025
Carol Ann (Lantz) Rightenour, 78, of Woodbury, passed away peacefully on November 11, 2025. She was born on September 19, 1947 in Altoona; daughter of the late Clarence and Rebecca (Butterbaugh) Lantz. On February 24, 1965 in Pinecroft she married John J. Rightenour, Sr.; together they spent 59 years until his passing on March 20, 2024.
Carol LOVED her family and...
Ione Ruth (Davis) Hammaker
Nov 8, 2025
Ione Ruth Hammaker of Martinsburg, formerly of Roaring Spring, passed away on November 8 at Homewood Living Martinsburg. She was 94.
Ione was born in Roaring Spring, the oldest daughter of David J. and Grace E. (Peightal) Davis. She married Cyrus Adam Hammaker, Jr., “the boy next door” in Altoona, on January 6, 1953.
Ione graduated from Altoona High School in 1949...
James F. Fuoss, Jr.
Oct 28, 2025
James F. Fuoss, Jr., 61, of Altoona, passed away on Tuesday, October 28, 2025 at his home. He was born on August 16, 1964 in Tyrone; son of the late James F., Sr. and Betty A. (Dickson) Fuoss.
James was a graduate of Tyrone High School and member of the Citizen’s Fire Company, No. 2 in Tyrone for 10 years. He...
Debbie Sue Metzker
Oct 21, 2025
Debbie Sue Metzker, lovingly known as Deba, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, October 21, 2025, surrounded by family as her husband Jay prayed over her. She is survived by her devoted husband of 56 years, Jay Metzker; her brothers: John Evans (Ginny), Larry Evans (Linda), David Evans; her daughter Kristin Russell (Walter) and their...
Cleo Arlene (McConahy) Imler
Oct 21, 2025
Cleo Arlene (McConahy) Imler, 91, of Martinsburg, passed away on Tuesday, October 21, 2025 at Homewood Living – Martinsburg. She was born on August 13, 1934 in Williamsburg; daughter of the late Marion W. and Evaline A. (Showalter) McConahy.
Cleo was a Class of 1952 graduate of Morrisons Cove High School – Bean Hill. She retired from General Cable and later...
Jean Dopp
Oct 17, 2025
Jean Dopp, 91, of Williamsburg, passed away Friday, October 17, 2025 at the Village at Morrisons Cove. She was born in Altoona, a daughter of the late William Thomas and Sarah Alverta (VanTine) McCaulley. She married Herbert A. Dopp on May 12, 1956 in Beavertown, and he preceded her in death on May 29, 2010. She is survived by five...
Jean Louise Calderwood
Oct 13, 2025
Jean L. Calderwood 62, of Altoona, died Monday, October 13, 2025. She was born on February 3, 1963 a daughter of the late Wilson Eugene and Dorothy Anna (Criswell) Kauffman. She is survived by two children: Shannon Coble and fiancée James, of Altoona, and Anthony Rispoli and wife Rachelle, of Williamsburg; and six grandchildren. She was preceded in...
Daniel N. Zimmerman
Oct 8, 2025
Daniel N. Zimmerman, 57, of Roaring Spring, went Home to meet his Saviour after an almost 3-year cancer journey on Wednesday, October 8, 2025. He was born on October 4, 1968 in Leola, Pennsylvania; son of Jacob and Susan (Nolt) Zimmerman.
He leaves behind his wife, Naomi (Horst); six children, David Zimmerman (Naomi), Arlene Zeiset (Michael), Andrew Zimmerman (Jane), Marvin Zimmerman...
Shirley Ann (Dishong) Steele
Oct 8, 2025
Shirley Ann Steele, 86, of Everett, formerly of New Enterprise, passed away on Wednesday, October 8, 2025 at UPMC Altoona Hospital. She was born on February 3, 1939 in Everett; daughter of the late Joseph Roy and Florence A. (Weyant) Dishong. On December 12, 1964 in Everett, she was united in marriage to John L. Steele; he preceded her in...
Emily M. Blatt
Oct 7, 2025
Emily M. (Jones) Blatt, 87, of Duncansville, passed away on Tuesday, October 7, 2025 at Celebration Villa of Altoona. She was born on June 9, 1938 in Altoona; daughter of the late Herbert C., Sr. and Martha J. (Nixon) Jones. On January 15, 1959 in Cumberland, Maryland, she was united in marriage to John W. Blatt; he preceded her in...
Shirley A. "Hite" Longenecker
Sep 30, 2025
Shirley A. “Hite” Longenecker 80, of Roaring Spring, passed away Tuesday, September 30, 2025 at UPMC Harrisburg. She was born in Roaring Spring a daughter of the late Herbert E. and Rose (Fochler) Snyder Sr. On April 30, 1977 in Williamsburg she married Bob Longenecker who survives along with a daughter Michele Bowers and husband Brian, of Roaring Spring, two...
Barry A. Crawford
Sep 30, 2025
Barry Crawford, 63, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, Sept. 30, 2025. He was a devoted husband, proud father and grandfather, and loyal friend.
He was born on Feb. 21, 1962, in Roaring Spring, son of the late Harold and Carol (Baker) Crawford.
Barry is survived by his wife, Teresa (England), whom he married on Nov. 8, 1986, as well as...
LeRoy H. Garman
Sep 29, 2025
LeRoy H. Garman, 65, of Martinsburg, died unexpectedly on Monday, September 29, 2025. He was born in Caernarvon Township, East Earl, PA a son of the late Noah S. and Emma (Hoover) Garman. He was married on November 18, 1982 to Janet (Martin) Garman, who survives along with three sons: Nathan Ray Garman and wife Annie (Brubaker), of Martinsburg, Joshua...
Andrew K. Hill
Sep 28, 2025
Andrew K. K Hill, 61, of Martinsburg, passed away Sunday at Conemaugh Nason Medical Center, Roaring Spring. He was born July 8, 1964, in McConnellsburg, son of Cynthia (Kies) Luongo of Centre Hall and the late Harry Hill.
He is survived by his mother; 6 children: Andrea HIll of Mercersburg, Amanda Hill Cox of Harrisburg, Amber Hill (Steven Harter) of Oxford,...
Paul R. Fisher
Sep 28, 2025
Paul R. Fisher, 88, of New Enterprise, passed away on Sunday, September 28, 2025. He was born on September 13, 1937 in Bloomfield Township, Bedford County; son of the late Richard Oliver and Mildred Alrue (Kegarise) Fisher. On November 28, 1956 in Keyser, Maryland, he was united in marriage to Hazel E. (Emeigh) Fisher.
Paul, along with his wife, owned and...
Della Mae (Detwiler) Grubb
Sep 26, 2025
Della Mae (Detwiler) Grubb, 87, of New Enterprise, passed away on September 26, 2025 at her home on the family farm. She was kind and strong in many ways. She loved caring for her family and showing her love by cooking, baking, sewing, knitting and crocheting.
She was born on October 2, 1937. Daughter of the late Merle and Elda (Replogle)...
Norma J. (Saylor) Grove
Sep 25, 2025
Norma J. (Saylor) Grove, 68, of Williamsburg, passed away on Thursday, September 25, 2025 at UPMC Altoona Hospital. She was born in Williamsburg, a daughter of the late John R. and Ida M. (Shultz) Saylor. On June 20, 2009 at the Yellow Springs Lutheran Church, she married Wayne P. Grove who survives along with two step-children: Kenneth (Tracy) Grove, of...
Hazel L. Lewis
Sep 19, 2025
Hazel L. Lewis 92, formerly of Martinsburg, was taken into the arms of Jesus at UPMC Northwest, in Seneca, PA, on Friday, September 19, 2025. She resided with her daughter in Oil City. Hazel was born to Joseph Francis and Cora Almeda (Hetrick) Clabaugh in Williamsburg on June 4, 1933. She graduated from Williamsburg High School in 1952. On November...
