Zana W. Ferry
Jan 8, 2026
Zana W. Ferry, 98, Martinsburg, died Thursday at Homewood Living Martinsburg. She was born in Elmira, NY, a daughter of Walter E. & Ruth M. (Russell) Walker. She married E. Wayne “Jake” Ferry on June 24, 1949 in Russellville, Huntingdon County.
Survived by two daughters: Brenda L. Long, Ephrata, PA., and Dr. Lori J. Bechtel-Wherry (Timothy Wherry), Martinsburg; daughter-in-law, Faith Ferry...
Margaret B. Mentzer
Jan 7, 2026
Margaret (Peggy) Beery Mentzer, 92, died peacefully at home on January 7, 2026. She was born on November 4, 1933, in Renovo, PA, the daughter of George and Rosanna (Garner) Beery. She graduated from Douglass College of Rutgers University in 1955 where she was elected to Phi Beta Kappa. She moved to Washington, DC in 1956 and worked...
Donald Clayton Irvin
Jan 5, 2026
Donald Clayton Irvin, 90, of Williamsburg, died peacefully at home on January 5, 2026.
He was born in Williamsburg, last child to Jesse and Lillie (Park) Irvin. Don was a 1953 graduate of Williamsburg High School. He worked for many years and retired from Small Tube Products in Duncansville.
Don was a lifelong faithful member of First Methodist Church of Williamsburg, where...
Sharon I. Sollenberger
Jan 5, 2026
Sharon I. Sollenberger 72, of Curryville passed away unexpectedly Monday, January 5, 2026 at her residence. She was born in Altoona a daughter of the late Allen and Irene (Weyant) Smith. On June 28, 1974 she married Wayne Sollenberger who survives along with three children: Melissa Benfer and husband Michael of Curryville, Michelle Guyer and husband Jason, of...
Phillip Perry Leaper
Jan 3, 2026
Phillip Perry Leaper, 69, of Duncansville, formerly of Williamsburg, passed away on Saturday, January 3, 2026 at his residence. He was born on March 5, 1956 in Canoe Creek; son of the late Raymond S. and Dorothy V. (Blackstone) Leaper.
Phillip was a graduate of Hollidaysburg High School. He was employed as a painter with Crossman, Castle & Morina Construction until...
Donald "Don" G. Knarr
Dec 30, 2025
Donald “Don” G. Knarr, 79, of Martinsburg, passed away on Tuesday, December 30, 2025 at his home. He was born on August 9, 1946 in Punxsutawney; son of the late Harry J. and Margaret (McAninch) Knarr. On February 24, 2023 he married Kathryn (Steele) Knarr in Altoona, who survives.
Don retired as a dedicated truck driver, driving for Air Ground Xpress,...
Kathleen "Kathy" Jo Hileman
Dec 29, 2025
Kathleen “Kathy” Jo Hileman, 71, of Hopewell, formerly of Williamsburg, passed away on Monday, December 29, 2025 at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital – Pittsburgh. She was born on October 20, 1954 in Altoona; daughter of the late Joseph B. and Dorothy K. (Fry) Michelone. On April 16, 2015 in Martinsburg, West Virginia, she was united in marriage to Nathan A. Hileman,...
Dorothy J. Long
Dec 28, 2025
Dorothy J. “Dottie” Long 81, of Martinsburg, passed away Sunday, December 28, 2025 at Homewood Living Martinsburg. She was born in Cumberland, MD a daughter of the late William Donald and Dorothy Ruth (Keith) Long. She was the last surviving member of her immediate family. She was preceded in death by three siblings: Barbara Craig, Nancy Stouffer, and...
Allen D. Heltzel
Dec 28, 2025
Allen D. Heltzel 65, of Martinsburg, passed away Sunday, December 28, 2025 at UPMC Shadyside Hospital. He was born on August 10, 1960 a son of the late Margie M. Heltzel. On June 28, 2015 he married Pattie (Aungst) Heltzel who survives along with numerous extended family members.
Al was a 1978 graduate of Central High School....
Keith B. Brown
Dec 27, 2025
Keith B. “Gerb” Brown 61, of Loysburg, passed away on Saturday, December 27, 2025 at UPMC Altoona Hospital due to sudden heart complications. He was born in Roaring Spring a son of the late Willard Ray and Ruth Y. (Mock) Brown. He is survived by his son Kyle B. Brown and wife Alicia, of Everett; two grandchildren: Ava...
Marcelline "Marcy" Hamman
Dec 25, 2025
Marcelline “Marcy” Hamman, 84, of Martinsburg, passed away peacefully on December 25, 2025. She was born in Altoona; daughter of the late Joseph and Agnes (Steinbugl) Hipp.
Marcy was a graduate of Altoona Catholic High School and worked as a manager in business administration the majority of her life. She was a member of the Martinsburg Booster Association, Nason Hospital Auxiliary,...
Paul E. "Pap" Cunningham, Sr.
Dec 17, 2025
Paul E. “Pap” Cunningham, Sr., 70, of Roaring Spring, passed away on Wednesday, December 17, 2025. He was born on April 22, 1955, in Roaring Spring, son of the late Raymond C. Sr. and Mary C. (Johnston) Cunningham. On June 5, 1975, in Roaring Spring, he was united in marriage to Shirley I. (Garber) Cunningham; she preceded him in death...
Robert Charles Schaub
Dec 17, 2025
Robert Charles Schaub 83, formerly of Philadelphia, passed away Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at the Hollidaysburg Veterans Home. He was born on September 3, 1942 in Philadelphia, a son of the late Thomas and Lillian (Levy) Schaub. Robert is survived by a brother Ronald Schaub and wife Marianne, a sister-in-law Barbara Schaub, both of Warminster, and numerous nieces and...
W. Dale Detwiler
Dec 12, 2025
W. Dale Detwiler, 98, of Elderton, passed away on Friday, December 12, 2025 at Communities at Indian Haven – Indiana, after a brief illness. He was born on September 16, 1927 in Williamsburg; son of the late Warren and Emma Elizabeth (Isenberg) Detwiler. On August 23, 1950 in Altoona, he married Ruth A. (Mumich) Detwiler; she preceded him in death...
Catherine R. Dittmar
Dec 8, 2025
Catherine R. Dittmar, 95, of Mechanicsburg, formerly of Loysburg, passed away on Monday, December 8, 2025 at Maplewood at Bethany Village – Mechanicsburg. She was born on November 3, 1930 in Loysburg; daughter of the late John and Agnes (Roberts) Dittmar.
Catherine worked many years for the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation and was a member of the St. John’s Reformed Church...
Terry Ray Morral
Dec 7, 2025
Terry Ray Morral 61, of Everett passed away Sunday, December 7, 2025 at home surrounded by his loving family, after a brief illness. He was born in Everett a son of the late Thomas C. and Carole (Cronemiller) Morral Sr. On August 17, 1989 in Everett, he married Leona L. (Felton) Morral who survives along with two children:...
Carol A. Lotz
Dec 5, 2025
Carol A. Lotz, 90, of Staunton, Virginia, passed away on December 5, 2025 at Augusta Health – Fishersville. She was born on October 24, 1935 in Salemville, Pennsylvania; daughter of the late Charles Franklin and Gladys Savina (Rock) Baker.
Carol worked as a Registered nurse, graduating from Altoona Mercy Hospital School of Nursing.
Carol was preceded in death by a brother, James...
Jesse P. Miller
Dec 5, 2025
Jesse P. Miller, 96, of Martinsburg, formerly of Duncansville, passed away on Friday, December 5, 2025 at Homewood Living – Martinsburg. He was born on June 7, 1929 in Altoona; son of the late Ernest and Ida (Stayer) Miller. On February 21, 1953, he married Lois I. Kuhn at the Leamersville Church of the Brethren; she preceded him in death...
Steven Earl Myers
Dec 2, 2025
Steven Earl Myers, 71, of Martinsburg, passed away on Tuesday, December 2, 2025 at Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center – Johnstown. He was born on January 23, 1954 in Roaring Spring, son of the late Raymond Dick and Helen Romaine (McKinney) Myers. On July 8, 1994 in Winchester, Virginia, he was united in marriage to Anna May Harvey-Myers, who...
Shirley J. (Stonerook) Guyer
Dec 1, 2025
Shirley J. (Stonerook) Guyer, 89, of Martinsburg, passed away on Monday, December 1, 2025 at her home. She was born on December 12, 1935 in Woodbury; daughter of the late Frank and Viola (Kephart) Stonerook. On June 8, 1957 at the Trinity Lutheran Church – Woodbury, she was united in marriage to Jay T. Guyer; he preceded her in death...
