Obituary Listing

Jun 8, 2025

Eleanor A. (Hale) Fetter, 82, of Martinsburg, formerly of Frosty Hollow, passed away on June 8, 2025 at Homewood in Martinsburg. She was born on July 19, 1942 in Roaring Spring; daughter of the late Dean R. and Marjorie L. (Stoner) Hale. On December 13, 1963 in Yellow Creek, she was united in marriage to Donald W. Fetter; he...

Jun 6, 2025

Diane M. O’Rourke, 51, of Altoona, passed away on June 6, 2025 at UPMC Altoona Hospital. She was born on July 9, 1973 in Brooklyn, New York; the daughter of James R. and Anna P. (Teubert) O’Rourke.

Diane held an Associate Degree from Northampton Community College. She worked many years as a telemarketer for AAA and Travel...

Jun 5, 2025

Robert A. “Bob” McCloskey Jr.

June 14, 1975 ~ June 5, 2025

Robert A. “Bob” McCloskey Jr., 49, of Williamsburg, passed away unexpectedly Thursday evening, June 5, 2025 at his home.

He was born in Altoona, son of Richard R. and Della A. (McGregor) Leonard.  Bob was preceded in death by his father,...

Jun 2, 2025

Ashtin Drew Caruso

May 31, 2007 ~ June 2, 2025

Ashtin Drew Caruso, 18, of Martinsburg, passed away unexpectedly, Monday morning, June 2, 2025 at Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center, Johnstown.

He was born in Johnstown, son of Jason D. and Patricia “Patti”A. (Rogers) Caruso.

Surviving are his parents of Martinsburg; three...

Jun 2, 2025

Barbara L. Leighty passed away on June 2, 2025. She is survived by three children, Donna Meiser (Brian), Jacqueline Greenleaf (Scott), Brent Leighty (Cris); seven grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; one brother; one sister; and a special longtime friend, Charles Miller. At request of the deceased, no services will be held.

Arrangements by Stone Funeral Home & Cremation Services,...

May 29, 2025

Robert John “Bob” Wisker

March 29, 1953 ~ May 29, 2025

Robert John “Bob” Wisker, 72, of Martinsburg, went home to be with his Lord, Thursday morning, May 29, 2025 at UPMC Altoona.

He was born in Brooklyn, NY, son of the late Gilbert A. and Claire G. (Wallace) Wisker.  On June 4,...

May 28, 2025

William Kenneth Hendricks

May 19, 1939 ~ May 28, 2025

William Kenneth “Bill” Hendricks, 86, of Martinsburg, formerly of Freehold, NY, went home to be with the Lord, Wednesday evening, May 28, 2025 at Conemaugh Nason Medical Center, Roaring Spring.

He was born in Catskill, NY, son of the late Herbert R. and...

May 26, 2025

Don W. Shanholtz

January 26, 1931 – May 26, 2025

Don Wesley Shanholtz 94, of Williamsburg, passed away Monday morning, May 26, 2025, at Conemaugh Nason Medical Center, Roaring Spring.  He was born in Springfield, OH, son of the late John W. and Hazel (Burns) Shanholtz.  On July 9, 1955 he married Norma Jean White...

May 26, 2025

Pastor Kenneth G. Downs Sr.

August 18, 1951 ~ May 26, 2025

Pastor Kenneth G. “Ken” Downs Sr., 73, of Martinsburg, went home to be with his Lord, Monday evening, May 26, 2025 at Conemaugh Nason Medical Center, Roaring Spring.

He was born in Beaver Valley, Cambria County, son of the late Charles...

May 26, 2025

Herbert Clair Houp

January 14, 1933 – May 26, 2025

Herbert Clair Houp 92, a resident of Homewood at Martinsburg, formerly of Woodbury, passed away Monday morning, May 26, 2025 at Homewood.

He was born in Roaring Spring, son of the late Robert and Irene (Weyant) Houp.  On January 24, 1953 he married...

May 25, 2025

Esther Jane Kensinger

October – 28, 1948 – May 25, 2025

Esther Jane Kensinger, 76, born October 28, 1948 passed peacefully into the arms of her redeemer, Jesus Christ, Sunday evening May 25, 2025 at UPMC Altoona.  She was preceded in death by her mother Mary Jane, her father Vernon, and a brother Dale.  Surviving...

May 21, 2025

Christine Ann “Chrissy” Fisher

September 30, 1966 ~ May 21, 2025

Chrissy Ann Fisher, 58, of Martinsburg went home to be with her Lord, Wednesday morning, May 21, 2025 at her home, surrounded by her loving family.

She was born in Roaring Spring, daughter of Betty J. (Keith) Fisher and the late John...

May 18, 2025

John Samuel Rhoat, 83, of Wood, formerly of Coles Valley, passed away on May 18, 2025 at his home. He was born on October 18, 1941 in Saxton; son of the late John Wellington and Veda Ellen (Hess) Rhoat. On August 11, 2017 at the Wells Tannery Community Park, he was united in marriage to Lisa Ann (Teeters) Rhoat,...

May 12, 2025

Anne L. "Laurie" Petit-Clerc

September 8, 1943   ~   May 12, 2025

Ann L. (Detwiler) Petit-Clerc, 81, of Lakemont, died peacefully in her home early Monday morning.

She was born in Altoona, a daughter of the late Calvin Marion and Sara M. (Jodon) Detwiler.

She is survived by her two daughters: Alisa...

May 10, 2025

Donald Wayne Lingenfelter

October 30, 1940 ~ May 10, 2025

Donald Wayne Lingenfelter, 84, of Martinsburg, formerly of Bellwood, passed away Saturday evening, May 10, 2025 at The Village at Morrisons Cove, after an extended illness.

He was born on October 30, 1940, in Martinsburg, the oldest son of Calvin S. and Thelma...

May 7, 2025

Catharine “Emmie” Detwiler

September 27, 1931 ~ May 7, 2025

Catharine “Emmie” Detwiler, 93, of Martinsburg, went home to be with her Lord, Wednesday morning, May 7, 2025 at her daughter’s home in rural Roaring Spring.

She was born in Williamsburg, daughter of the late D. Elwood and Mary E. (Kifer) Brantner.  On...

May 3, 2025

Linda Dilling Acker

March 5, 1944 ~ May 3, 2025

Linda Dilling Acker, 81, passed away on Saturday, May 3, 2025 in Altoona.  Born on March 5, 1944, she was adopted by John H. and Nellie (Snoberger) Dilling.  Linda was a lifelong resident of the area and a graduate of Central High School, Martinsburg, Class...

May 2, 2025

Francis “Fran” J. Camaroto

December 31, 1951 ~ May 2, 2025

Francis “Fran” Joseph Camaroto, 73, of Williamsburg, passed away unexpectedly Friday morning, May 2, 2025 at UPMC Altoona.

He was born in Altoona, son of the late George John Sr. and Frances Patricia (Lockawich) Camaroto.  On July 5, 1969 he married his...

May 1, 2025

Ethel Mae (Beach) Martin

August 17, 1931       May 1, 2025

Ethel Mae Martin, 93, of Martinsburg, formerly of Moon Township, passed away peacefully early Thursday morning, May 1, 2025, at Presbyterian Village at Hollidaysburg.

She was born at home in Henrietta, daughter of the late Howard J. and Edna G. (Hinish) Beach.  On...

May 1, 2025

Terry Ray Bookhammer, Sr.

February 7, 1945 ~ May 1, 2025

Terry Ray Bookhammer, Sr., 80, of Williamsburg, went home to be with the Lord early Thursday morning, May 1, 2025, at his residence.

He was born in Altoona, son of the late George W.J. and Ruth Elizabeth (Burd) Bookhammer.

Surviving...