Obituary Listing

Jun 27, 2020

Robert (Bob) W. Detwiler, 84, of New Enterprise, passed away Saturday June 27, 2020 at Conemaugh Memorial Hospital where he had been a patient due to complications from COVID-19. Bob was a beloved friend to all who knew him. Now in his permanent home, he is carefree and healthy, forever praising his Lord and Savior. Bob’s waves and smiles...

Jun 26, 2020

Pastor Jerry E. Sneath

October 16, 1940     June 26, 2020

Pastor Jerry E. Sneath, 79, Altoona, passed away unexpectedly early Friday afternoon, June 26, 2020.

He was born in Altoona, son of the late Robert E. and Anna E. (Raub) Sneath.

Surviving are his wife, Sue Marie (Callett) Sneath; three children:...

Jun 26, 2020

Robert S. Beck, Sr., 97, of Woodbury, long-time resident of Vienna, Virginia, passed away on June 26, 2020. He was born on February 23, 1923 in Stony Point, VA; son of the late Robert Snead and Florence Faye (Biggers) Beck. On April 8, 1944 in the District of Columbia he was united in marriage to Frances B. (Diefendorf) Beck....

Jun 22, 2020

Iola Mae (Brumbaugh) Russell was born November 28, 1926, in Fredericksburg, PA. She was the first-born of Howard and Thelma (Oakes) Brumbaugh’s three daughters. Iola entered into God’s eternal embrace on June 22,2020 at the age of 93. She was a resident at Homewood at Martinsburg (PA).

Iola graduated from Morrisons Cove High School in 1944. She...

Jun 21, 2020

Gloria K. Shoenfelt

July 1, 1947    June 21, 2020

Gloria K. Shoenfelt, 72, Martinsburg, passed away peacefully late Sunday, June 21, 2020.

She was born in Roaring Spring, daughter of the late Robert Glenn “Pete” and Margaret Kathryn “Peggy” (Campbell) Smith.

Surviving are two daughters: Wendy K. Shoenfelt and Annie M....

Jun 17, 2020

John Dunsmore Querry, 77, of Martinsburg, passed away at home on Wednesday June 17, 2020. John was born November 21, 1942 the son of the late David L. and Dorothy C. Querry. John was a graduate of Morrison’s Cove High School. On April 22, 1967, he married Lois May Wildermuth, who preceded him in death on March 26, 2015....

Jun 16, 2020

Arlan Gerald Miller, 71, of Altoona, passed away on June 16, 2020 at home. He was born on August 19, 1948 in Bedford; son of the late Kenneth M. and Margaret A. (Fink) Miller. Arlan was a truck driver by trade and enjoyed the time he spent at the Mountain Top Sportsmans. Surviving are companion Cynthia Hopper of Altoona;...

Jun 15, 2020

Dale Irvin Stern, 80, Martinsburg, entered his eternal rest on Monday, June 15, 2020 after a year-long battle with pancreatic cancer. He was born June 23,1939 son of the late Samuel K. and Barbara (Stoner) Stern.  He was united in marriage to Joanne Kay Guyer on October 14, 1960.  His wife of almost 60 years survives at their residence....

Jun 13, 2020

Virginia A. Burket, 89, of Martinsburg, passed away on June 13, 2020. She was born on May 29, 1931 in Altoona; daughter of the late Harry and Elvina (Henry) Corl. On April 11, 1950 in Winchester Virginia, she was united in marriage to Logan E. “Toby” Burket Sr.; he preceded her in death on January 5, 2008. Virginia was...

Jun 11, 2020

Elmer H. Lamborn, 87, of Martinsburg, passed away on June 11, 2020 at the Village at Morrisons Cove. He was born on October 5, 1932 in Woodbury; son of the late Aaron and Susie (Imler) Lamborn. On December 22, 1954 at the Brethren Parsonage in Woodbury, he was united in marriage to Mary Alice (Keagy) Lamborn. Elmer served his...

Jun 9, 2020

Randel W. Gensamer

July 18, 1949     June 9, 2020

Randel W. Gensamer, 70, Altoona, died unexpectedly Tuesday at his home.

He was born in Los Angeles, CA, son of Charles S. Jr. and Rae N. (Watson) Gensamer. On May 6, 1978, he married the love of his life, Naomi R. Shaw in Altoona,...

Jun 9, 2020

Norma Jean Hritz

March 5, 1936    June 9, 2020

Norma Jean Hritz, 84, resident of Homewood at Martinsburg, formerly of Bethel Park, passed away Tuesday afternoon, June 9, 2020 at UPMC Altoona, following a brief illness.

She was born in Pittsburgh, daughter of the late Raymond Kelly and Marie (Tutthill) Kelly-Quast.  On November...

Jun 3, 2020

John G. Myers, 65, of Woodbury, passed away on June 3, 2020 at his home. Born on November 10, 1954 in Altoona; son of the late John L. and Elizabeth (Maher) Myers. John was once married to Jaye Rainy and was a dairy farmer by trade. He enjoyed dairy cows, NHRA Racing, and music. John was preceded in death...

May 31, 2020

Stephen J. Bucar

November 26, 1936       May 31, 2020

Stephen J. Bucar, 83, of Williamsburg, passed away Sunday evening, May 31, 2020 at UPMC Altoona.

He was born in Ganister, son of the late George S. and Annie R. (Mumich) Bucar.  On October 27, 1995 he married Virginia Lee (Deters) Marvich in Winchester,...

May 30, 2020

Sarah Jane Free

January 5, 1949 – May 30, 2020

Sarah Jane Free, 71, Ore Hill, rural Roaring Spring, passed away Saturday evening at her residence after a brief illness.

She was born in East Freedom the daughter of the late Orville R. and Ida E. (Sollenberger) Snowberger. On October 16, 1965, she...

May 29, 2020

Roger D. Blough

January 29, 1955    May 29, 2020

Roger D. Blough, 65, of Philipsburg, formerly of Williamsburg, passed away, Friday afternoon, May 29, 2020 at Hershey Medical Center.

He was born in rural Williamsburg, son of the late Jack N. and Gertrude L. (Gorsuch) Blough.

Surviving are his companion, Beverly...

May 28, 2020

Natalie Claudette Washington, 52, of Altoona, passed away on May 28, 2020 at her home. She was born on June 25, 1967 in Altoona; daughter of the late Moses and Diane Lee (Thomas) Washington. Natalie was a graduate of Altoona High School. She enjoyed talking on the phone, music, shopping, and doing her hair and make-up. Above all, she...

May 27, 2020

Marion E. “Gene” Lear

November 24, 1946      May 27, 2020

Marion E. “Gene” Lear, 73, of Altoona, formerly of Williamsburg, passed away Wednesday afternoon, May 27, 2020 at UPMC Altoona.

He was born in Williamsburg, son of the late Benjamin Franklin and Irene C. (Hatch) Lear.

Surviving are two daughters: Heather...

May 20, 2020

Lois W. (McCall) Robley, 91, of Martinsburg, formerly of Williamsburg, passed away on May 20, 2020 at the Village at Morrisons Cove. She was born on November 9, 1928 in Williamsburg, daughter of the late Chalmer and Edna (McConahy) McCall. Lois was a member of the Holy Fire Chapel in Roaring Spring and enjoyed the time she spent with...

May 16, 2020

John M. Fouse

December 10, 1929    May 16, 2020

John M. Fouse, 90, of rural Martinsburg, passed away Saturday morning, May 16, 2020 at Conemaugh Nason Medical Center, Roaring Spring.

He was born in Hesston, Huntingdon County, son of the late George H. and Marie C. (Troxell) Fouse.  On October 23, 1954 he...