Obituary Listing

May 24, 2017

Harold H. Feather

June 23, 1925     May 24, 2017

Harold H. Feather, 91, a resident of Homewood Retirement Center, Martinsburg, passed away peacefully and joined his Savior Wednesday evening at the home.

He was born in Roaring Spring, son of the...

May 23, 2017

Frederick C. Parks

February 26, 1941        May 23, 2017

Frederick C. Parks, 76, Williamsburg and long time resident of New Florence, passed away Tuesday morning at UPMC Altoona, following a brief illness.

He was born in Altoona, son of the late Wilbur L. and Della...

May 16, 2017

John R. Bowser "J.B.", 76, of New Enterprise, passed away in his sleep on Tuesday, May 16, 2017. He was born January 13, 1941 to Robert and Iva (Eshelman) Bowser in Roaring Spring. On September 22, 1962, he married Dolly Shaw in Everett, PA. Survivors include his wife of 54 years Dolly; his two daughters, Beverly Leap and her...

May 14, 2017

Ryan D. Smith

February 8, 1986   May 14, 2017

Ryan Douglas Smith, 31, rural Martinsburg, passed away unexpectedly Sunday morning in rural Martinsburg.

He was born in Roaring Spring, son of Douglas A. and Veronica L. (Dawson) Smith.

Surviving are his parents; 2...

May 10, 2017

Carolyn A. Merritts

June 27, 1928    May 10, 2017

Carolyn A. Merritts, 88, a resident of Hillview Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center, Altoona, formerly of Martinsburg, passed away Wednesday afternoon, May 10, 2017, at UPMC Altoona.

She was born in rural Williamsburg, daughter of the late...

May 8, 2017

Annetta F. Brua

April 14, 1921     May 8, 2017

Annetta F. Brua, 96, a resident of Maybrook Hills, Altoona formerly of Williamsburg, passed away Monday morning at the home.

She was born in Royer, rural Williamsburg, daughter of the late Ernest B. and Anna May...

Apr 29, 2017

Nancy L. Detwiler

January 2, 1937      April 29, 2017

Nancy L. Detwiler, 80, Martinsburg, passed away Saturday evening at home.

She was born in Roaring Spring, daughter of the late Lester D. and Carrie C. (Sleighter) Burket.  On October 13, 1956 she married Sam E....

Apr 25, 2017

Keith Lawrence Henry

November 7, 1972     April 25, 2017

Keith Lawrence Henry, 44, Baltimore, MD, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday at his home.  He was born in Baltimore, son of Audrey June (Elder) Henry and the late Allen B. Henry Sr.  Keith was the youngest of eight children....

Apr 25, 2017

Gerald Frederick Sherlock, 74, of Hopewell, passed away on April 25, 2017 at his home. Born on August 28, 1942 in Saxton, the son of Gerald L. and Mercedes K. (Luther) Sherlock. On October 4, 1960, he married Carol M. (McElwee) Sherlock who survives. Gerald was a Navy Veteran, serving 3...

Apr 22, 2017

Katrina V. Waddington

April 16, 1934               April 22, 2017

Katrina V. Waddington, 83, resident of Presbyterian Village at Hollidaysburg formerly of Williamsburg, passed away late Saturday at the home.

She was born in Stephens City, VA, daughter of the late Frank and Genevieve (Lafollette) Bennett....

Apr 21, 2017

Mary I. Butler

September 24, 1946    April 21, 2017

Mary I. Butler, 70, Williamsburg, passed away early Friday morning at UPMC Altoona following a courageous battle with cancer.

She was born in Hollidaysburg, daughter of the late Miles C. and Helen G. (Frederick) Clark.  On...

Apr 16, 2017

E velyn May Lynn

October 27, 1926   April 16, 2017

Evelyn May (Shoeman) Lynn passed from this life in the evening of April 16, 2017.

She was born to Elsie (Rightenour) and EphramShoeman October 27, 1926.

Evelyn had a hard life...

Apr 16, 2017

Troy E. Hughes

April 3, 1967       April 16, 2017

Troy E. Hughes, 50, Osterburg, formerly of Oreminea, rural Williamsburg passed away Sunday morning at UPMC Shadyside, Pittsburgh.

He was born in Roaring Spring son of Raymond E. and Donna K. (Cunningham) Hughes.

Surviving...

Apr 14, 2017

Wayne E. Bush Sr., 70, of Everett, passed away on April 14, 2017 at Epworth Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center in Tyrone. Born on December 17, 1946 in Hopewell, the son of Kenneth H. and Phoebe (Smyers) Bush. Wayne enjoyed fishing, going to yard sales and flea markets, and was a member of the Everett VFW. He was preceded in...

Apr 10, 2017

Alfred Lee Gusler

April 9, 1928      April 10, 2017

Alfred Lee Gusler, 89, of Hollidaysburg, died peacefully surrounded by family on Monday evening at home.

He was born in Duncannon, and spent his boyhood in Marietta, PA, where he enjoyed the adventures of living along...

Apr 7, 2017

Lena M. Detwiler

March 1, 1915       April 7, 2017

Lena M. Detwiler, 102, resident of Homewood at Martinsburg formerly of rural Martinsburg, passed away Friday afternoon at Homewood.

She was born in Saxton, daughter of the late Adam C. and Ida P. (Steele) Harvey.  On...

Apr 6, 2017

Diana “Dee” Hetrick

November 5, 1954      April 6, 2017

Diana L. Hetrick, 62, Williamsburg, passed away Thursday afternoon at her home following a prolonged battle with cancer.

She was born in Sunbury, daughter of Patricia (Lear) Yeager and the late William Yeager.  On January 27,...

Apr 5, 2017

Donna M. Smith

October 7, 1934     April 5, 2017

Donna M. Smith, 82, Martinsburg, passed away Wednesday morning at The Village at Morrisons Cove.

She was born in Fredericksburg, rural Martinsburg, daughter of the late Paul O. and Helen H. (Appleman) Kensinger.  On September 27,...

Mar 30, 2017

John H. Donelson, 76, of Everett, passed away on March 30, 2017 at his home. Born on March 14, 1941 in Grantsville, MD, he was the son of Harry and M. Elizabeth (Walls) Donelson. On January 21, 1965 at the Everett Grace Brethren Church he married Linda R. (Lingenfelter) Donelson. He was a graduate of the California University of...

Mar 29, 2017

Robert R. Erb

January 19, 1930     March 29, 2017

Robert R. Erb, 87, a resident of Presbyterian Village at Hollidaysburg for the last 5 years, formerly of Williamsburg, passed away late Wednesday at the Village.

He was born in rural Williamsburg, son of the late...