Obituary Listing

Aug 2, 2021

Charlene K. Robley

September 13, 1956     August 2, 2021

Charlene K. Robley, 64, of Martinsburg, formerly of Royer, passed away Monday morning, August 2, 2021, at UPMC Altoona.

She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late James L. Sr. and Janet R. “Din” (Campbell) Parks.

Surviving are a brother, James...

Aug 1, 2021

Robert “Bob” Orosz

November 18, 1941         August 1, 2021

Robert “Bob” S. Orosz, 79, rural Martinsburg, passed away late Sunday, August 1, 2021 at his residence. He was born in Johnstown, son of the late Steve and Jean Alice (Burba) Orosz.

Surviving are his beloved wife, Evelyn "Peggy" Orosz of 43 years; a...

Jul 30, 2021

Michael D. Drass

Sept. 25, 1932     July 30, 2021

Michael D. Drass, 88, Williamsburg, passed away Friday morning, July 30, 2021 at UPMC Altoona.

He was born in Frankstown Township, son of John R. and Lillian E. (Mellott) Drass.  He married Janet L. Butcher and she preceded him in death on Aug. 21,...

Jul 29, 2021

Ethel Mae Saylor

October 7, 1929- July 29, 2021

Ethel Mae Saylor, 91, resident of The Village at Morrisons Cove, formerly of Williamsburg, passed away Thursday, July 29, 2021, at the home.

She was born in Roaring Spring, daughter of the late Paul C. and Hannah K. (Leidy) Roub. On Dec. 24, 1948,...

Jul 26, 2021

Donna Elaine Gearhart

May 31, 1929     July 26, 2021

Donna E. Gearhart, 92, of Martinsburg, passed away Monday, July 26, 2021. She was born in Altoona on May 31, 1929, to Russell and Leah (Mater) Fleck. She married Donald Gearhart on January 23, 1951.  He preceded her in death on January 1, 2016. Donna was...

Jul 17, 2021

Peggy Lou Ferry, 89, of Roaring Spring, formerly of Woodbury, passed away on July 17, 2021 at home. She was born on January 7, 1932; daughter of the late John F. and Stella (Morgan) Snyder. On February 14, 1992 at the Mt. Pleasant UCC she was united in marriage to Joe Herbert “Herb” Ferry; he preceded her in death...

Jul 8, 2021

Beth A. Closson

November 8, 1955     July 8, 2021

Beth A. Closson, 65, of Martinsburg, passed away Thursday morning, July 8, 2021 at Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center, Johnstown, following complications from COVID-19.

She was born in Roaring Spring, daughter of the late Russell W. and Helen A. (Brumbaugh) Johnson.  On February 8, 1974...

Jul 4, 2021

Cindy Louise (Renney) Albright, 64, passed away unexpectedly at her home on Sunday, July 4, 2021 surrounded by her four-legged companions Trixie, Ricky, Sammy and Tinkerbell. Cindy was born to Charles W. and Betty Jean (Caswell) Renney in Bellwood, Pennsylvania and graduated from Bellwood High School. In addition to spoiling her fur-babies, Cindy enjoyed gatherings with her large extended...

Jul 2, 2021

Roland James Trombetto, 68, of New Enterprise, passed away on July 2, 2021 at home. He was born on December 20, 1952 in Brookville, Jefferson County; son of the late Angelo and Lorna (Burkett) Trombetto. On June 7, 1975 in Smethport, PA, he was united in marriage to Annamaria (Anderson) Trombetto. Roland received his Bachelor’s Degree in Biology from...

Jun 29, 2021

LuAnn F. Wagner

March 19, 1962    June 29, 2021

LuAnn Frances Wagner, 59, of Williamsburg, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday evening, June 29, 2021 at her residence.

She was born in Altoona, daughter of Rachel J. (Smith) Miller of Williamsburg and the late Percy H. Plowman.

Surviving are two sons: Richard “Rick”...

Jun 29, 2021

Lawrence W. Ellis, 84, of New Enterprise, passed away on June 29, 2021 at home. He was born on September 21, 1936 in Bloomfield Township; son of the late Daniel and Mabel (Lydic) Ellis. On September 6, 1958 he was united in marriage to Mary J. (Boyd) Ellis; she preceded him in death on September 23, 1997. Lawrence was...

Jun 28, 2021

Hazel Viola Houp

September 12, 1935     June 28, 2021

Hazel Viola Houp, 85, a resident of Homewood at Martinsburg, formerly of Woodbury, passed away Monday morning, June 28, 2021 at Conemaugh Nason Medical Center, Roaring Spring.

She was born in Williamsburg, daughter of the late Joseph B. and Annie B. (McCall) Snively.  On...

Jun 27, 2021

Chad N. Skinner

May 16, 1998     June 27, 2021

Chad Nicholas Skinner, 23, of Williamsburg, passed away unexpectedly, Sunday afternoon, June 27, 2021 at Canoe Creek State Park, Hollidaysburg, following a swimming accident.

He was born in Altoona, son of Jackie M. Jr. and Christine E. (Richardson) Skinner.

Surviving are his...

Jun 24, 2021

Wilfred Dean Kennedy, 75, of New Enterprise, passed away on Thursday, June 24, 2021 at home. He was born on May 29, 1946 in Roaring Spring; son of the late Joseph and Anna (Kemler) Kennedy. Wilfred was united in marriage to Janice Marie (Baker) Kennedy on July 20, 1968 at the Woodbury Church of the Brethren; she preceded him...

Jun 22, 2021

Robert E. Rhodes

November 19, 1941     June 22, 2021

Robert Elroy Rhodes, 79, of rural Martinsburg, passed away Tuesday morning, June 22, 2021 at his home.

He was born in Roaring Spring, son of the late Herman L. and Thelma Lenora (Edwards) Rhodes and was raised by his uncle and aunt, Myron E....

Jun 19, 2021

Veronica E. Hershey, 74, of Roaring Spring, passed away on June 19, 2021 at UPMC Altoona Hospital. She was born on May 14, 1947 in Philadelphia; daughter of the late Frank and Sally (Palmer) Andrews. Veronica was a graduate of West Catholic High School in Philadelphia and member of the Geeseytown Lutheran Church. She was a school bus driver...

Jun 15, 2021

Richard Frank Snively

April 28, 1943     ~     June 15, 2021

Richard Frank Snively, 78, formely of Gettysburg and a resident of McArthur Hall at the Hollidaysburg Veterans Home for the last two years, passed away suddenly Tuesday afternoon, June 15, 2021, at UPMC Altoona.

He was born in Schellsburg, the son of William...

Jun 14, 2021

Gary Henry September 16, 1953 - June 14, 2021 Everett

On Monday, June 14, 2021, the world unexpectedly lost the best father to Amanda and grandfather to Lance, Gary Henry. Anyone that knew Gary would say he had a selfless heart, to always expect the unexpected, and you better be fluent in sarcasm. Not many daughters can...

Jun 12, 2021

Kenneth L. Roub

March 14, 1959     June 12, 2021

Kenneth L. Roub, 62, of Imler, passed away late Saturday, June 12, 2021 at Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center, Johnstown.

He was born in New Brunswick, NJ, son of the late Carl “Cub” and Anna Rose (Tomori) Roub.  On April 28, 1984 he married Pamela...

Jun 10, 2021

Russell L. Crownover

April 22, 1930     June 10, 2021

Russell L. Crownover, 91, a resident of The Village at Morrisons Cove, Martinsburg, formerly of Williamsburg, passed away Thursday morning, June 10, 2021 at The Village.

He was born in Altoona, son of the late Blair Irvin and Anna P. (Moore) Crownover.  Russell was...