Obituary Listing

Local Obituaries for Fink & Stone Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Inc.

Miriam L. (Hershberger)  Hoover

Miriam L. (Hershberger) Hoover

Feb 5, 2019

Miriam L. Hoover

March 8, 1927     February 5, 2019

Miriam L. Hoover, 91, formerly of East Freedom, passed away late Tuesday, February 5, 2019 at The Village at Morrisons Cove, Martinsburg.

She was born in Martinsburg, daughter of the late Cladius A. and Sara (Guyer) Hershberger.  On October 24, 1953 she married George...

Willard Clinton Gunnett

Willard Clinton Gunnett

Feb 3, 2019

Willard Clinton Gunnett

November 27, 1924      February 3, 2019

Willard Clinton Gunnett, 94, Homewood at Martinsburg, formerly of Clappertown, rural Williamsburg, went home to be with his Lord, Sunday afternoon, February 3, 2019 at the home.

He was born in Royer, rural Williamsburg son of the late Neff Earl and Edith Bell (Vanderpool)...

Jennifer K (Orner)  Traxler

Jennifer K (Orner) Traxler

Feb 3, 2019

Jennifer K. Traxler

November 11, 1944    February 3, 2019

Jennifer K. Traxler, 74, of Williamsburg, passed away Sunday morning, February 3, 2019 at UPMC Altoona.

She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late D.R. “Dick” and Dorothy (Hauser) Orner.  On December 22, 1993, she married John R. Traxler in Williamsburg.

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Mark C. Nearhoof

Mark C. Nearhoof

Feb 1, 2019

Mark C. Nearhoof

August 5, 1970      February 1, 2019

Mark C. Nearhoof, 48, rural Roaring Spring, passed away unexpectedly Friday morning, February 1, 2019 at UPMC Altoona following an accidental fall.

He was born in Roaring Spring, son of Hazel E. (Talbert) Nearhoof and the late Charles B. Nearhoof.

Surviving are...

Clarence Eugene Diehl

Clarence Eugene Diehl

Jan 31, 2019

Clarence Eugene Diehl

July 27, 1937     January 31, 2019

Clarence Eugene Diehl, 81, Altoona, passed away Thursday morning, January 31, 2019, at UPMC Altoona.

He was born in Hollidaysburg, son of the late Glenn S. and Lula I. (Clark) Diehl.

Surviving are two brothers: William Diehl of Hollidaysburg and Ronald Diehl...

Charles Franklin Hershberger

Charles Franklin Hershberger

Jan 30, 2019

Charles Franklin Hershberger

July 20, 1930     January 30, 2019

Charles Franklin Hershberger, 88, of rural Martinsburg, Bedford County, passed into the arms of his Savior early Wednesday, January 30, 2019 at his residence.

He was born in New Enterprise, PA, son of the late Ross Wilbur Hershberger and Cleo Elizabeth (Detwiler) Hershberger.

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Patricia M (Himes)  Mcintosh

Patricia M (Himes) Mcintosh

Jan 29, 2019

Patricia M. McIntosh

May 31, 1928     January 29, 2019

Patricia M. McIntosh, 90, Martinsburg, formerly of Altoona, entered into eternity, Tuesday afternoon, January 29, 2019, at Maybrook Hills Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center, Altoona.

She was born in Duncansville, daughter of the late Matthew H. and Myrtle M. (Kunsman) Himes.  She was twice married,...

Sara Mae (Foor)  Showalter

Sara Mae (Foor) Showalter

Jan 26, 2019

Sara Mae Showalter

May 26, 1923    January 26, 2019

Sara Mae Showalter, 95, resident of Homewood at Martinsburg, formerly of Altoona, passed away Saturday morning, January 26, 2019 at the home.

She was born in Everett, daughter of the late William L. and Emma (Grove) Foor.  On November 19, 1943 she married Wilfred...

Eugenia Grace Risbon-Lewis

Eugenia Grace Risbon-Lewis

Jan 25, 2019

Eugenia Grace Risbon-Lewis

January 6, 1953       January 25, 2019

Eugenia Grace Risbon-Lewis, 66, resident of Amber Terrace at Altoona Center formerly of Williamsburg and Altoona, passed away Friday morning, January 25, 2019 at Amber Terrace.

She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late, Eugene C. “Gene” and Grace L. (Houck) McKee.

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Dr. Dean S. "Steve" Wakefield

Dr. Dean S. "Steve" Wakefield

Jan 25, 2019

Dr. Dean S. “Steve” Wakefield, 64, of Saxton, passed away on January 25, 2019 at Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center in Johnstown. He was born on September 29, 1954 in Fort Bragg, NC; son of Joseph E. who is deceased and Jean (Snyder) Wakefield who survives. On September 25, 1976 at the Loysburg Church of Christ, he married Janice L....

Chloe W. (Wakefield)  Brown

Chloe W. (Wakefield) Brown

Jan 23, 2019

Chloe Wakefield Brown

December 10, 1925 -  January 23, 2019

Chloe Wakefield Brown, 93, a resident of Calvert Manor Healthcare Center, Rising Sun, MD, formerly of Martinsburg, passed away Wednesday evening, January 23, 2019, at the center.

She was born in Orbisonia, daughter of the late Walter W. and Ella L. (Bucher) Wakefield....

Charles E. "Chick" Kanode

Charles E. "Chick" Kanode

Jan 23, 2019

Charles E. “Chick” Kanode

July 5, 1941        January 23, 2019

Charles E. “Chick” Kanode, 77, of Martinsburg passed away late Wednesday, January 23, 2019 at The Village at Morrisons Cove, Martinsburg, after a brief illness.

He was born in Roaring Spring son of the late, Arthur S. “Art” and Elizabeth “Betty” (Wagner) Kanode. ...

Ruth E. (Horn)  King

Ruth E. (Horn) King

Jan 23, 2019

Ruth E. King, 102, of Martinsburg, formerly of Salemville, passed away on January 23, 2019 at Homewood in Martinsburg. She was born on November 27, 1916 in Manns Choice, daughter of the late George and Verda (Long) Horn. On March 29, 1947 in Schellsburg, she married Eugene D. King, he preceded her in death on July 27, 2001. Ruth...

Lavon Newswanger

Lavon Newswanger

Jan 22, 2019

Lavon Newswanger

May 5, 1969 – January 22, 2019

Lavon Newswanger, 49, of Roaring Spring, died on January 22, 2019 at UPMC Altoona Hospital. Surviving are his wife Diane and children Charlie and Levi; brother Lloyd and wife Lisa as well as nephew Brenden and niece Rachel all of Newville; and parents John and Mabel...

Angela C. (Figurelle)  Ellis

Angela C. (Figurelle) Ellis

Jan 16, 2019

Angela C. Ellis

January 22, 1937    January 16, 2019

Angela C. Ellis, 81, of Williamsburg, passed away Wednesday morning, January 16, 2019 at UPMC Altoona.

She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late Anthony E. and Carmela M. (Spallone) Figurelle.  On July 30, 1960 she married Francis W. Ellis at St. Joseph’s...

Andy Wayne Carper

Andy Wayne Carper

Jan 15, 2019

Andy Wayne Carper, 49, of Hollidaysburg, passed away unexpectedly on January 15, 2019 at his home, due to a fall. He was born on March 19, 1969 in Altoona, son of Daniel Wayne Carper who preceded him in death on August 6, 2018 and Reida (Whiteman) Carper who survives. Andy was a 1987 Graduate of Hollidaysburg High School and...

Betty V. (Hoffner)  Fay

Betty V. (Hoffner) Fay

Jan 13, 2019

Betty V. Fay

December 3, 1924    January 13, 2019

Betty V. Fay, 94, of Williamsburg passed away Sunday morning, January 13, 2019 at her residence.

She was born in Williamsburg, daughter of the late, John R. and Elsie May (Kooken) Hoffner.  On May 28, 1948, she married Joseph A. Fay in Williamsburg and...

Raymond E. Lear Sr.

Raymond E. Lear Sr.

Jan 13, 2019

Raymond E. Lear Sr.

May 3, 1943    January 13, 2019

Raymond E. Lear Sr., 75, of Williamsburg, passed away Sunday morning, January 13, 2019 at his residence.

He was born in Williamsburg, son of the late Benjamin F. and Irene C. (Hatch) Lear.  Raymond was married four times including: Connie Couch-Brown, Sandra L....

Larry A. Treese

Larry A. Treese

Jan 8, 2019

Larry A. Treese

August 11, 1945    January 8, 2019

Larry A. Treese, 73, Clappertown, rural Williamsburg, passed away Tuesday afternoon, January 8, 2019 during a rehabilitation stay at The Village at Morrisons Cove, Martinsburg.

He was born in Williamsburg, son of the late C. Albert and Elsie (Novak) Treese.  On June 4, 1966...

Janell E. (Chamberlain)  Criswell

Janell E. (Chamberlain) Criswell

Jan 4, 2019

Janell E. Criswell

August 6, 1929    January 4, 2019

Janell E. Criswell, 89, resident of The Presbyterian Village at Hollidaysburg, formerly of Williamsburg, passed away late Friday, January 4, 2019 at the village.

She was born in rural Hollidaysburg, daughter of the late Leroy and Wilda K. (Hoover) Chamberlain.  On May 5, 1949...

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