Gary Allen "Bucket" Taylor
Dec 11, 2024
Gary A. “Bucket” Taylor
January 21, 1959 ~ December 11, 2024
Gary Allen “Bucket” Taylor, 65, of Martinsburg, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, December 11, 2024, while doing what he loved, hunting deer.
He was born in Altoona, son of the late Charles E. “Chuck” and Alma Jean (Gabrielson) Taylor.
Surviving are...
Joyce Leon (Lason) Gardner
Dec 9, 2024
Joyce Leon (Lason) Gardner
March 31, 1953 ~ December 9, 2024
Joyce Leon (Lason) Gardner, 71, of Martinsburg, passed away Monday morning, December 9, 2024 at her home, following a lengthy battle with cancer.
She was born in Meadville, daughter of the late James Leon and Shirley Ann (Snyder) Lason. Joyce was married...
Robert C. "Bob" Shope
Dec 8, 2024
Robert C. “Bob” Shope, 61, of Woodbury, passed away on December 8, 2024 at UPMC Altoona Hospital. He was born on June 3, 1963 in Roaring Spring; son of the late Dale and Lillian (Estep) Shope. On June 27, 1987, in the gazebo at the Maranatha Church, he was united in marriage to Kimberly A. (Bontrager) Shope; she preceded...
Darlene Roush Jackson
Dec 8, 2024
Darlene Roush Jackson
April 3, 1938 ~ December 8, 2024
Darlene Roush Jackson, 86, a beloved mother, grandmother, sister and friend, peacefully passed away, Sunday, December 8, 2024, in Williamsburg.
She was born in Williamsburg, daughter of the late James S. and Eva B. (Parks) Roush. After the early loss of her mother,...
Nancy Joan "Jo" Johnson
Dec 6, 2024
Nancy Joan “Jo” Johnson
March 27, 1933 ~ December 6, 2024
Nancy Joan “Jo” Johnson, 91, went home to be with the Lord, Friday evening, December 6, 2024 at Homewood at Martinsburg.
She was born in Roaring Spring, daughter of the late Samuel Leo and Edna M. (Keith) Johnson.
Surviving are...
Corena S. (Sollenberger) Kagarise
Dec 5, 2024
Corena S. Kagarise
June 27, 1928 – December 5, 2024
Corena S. Kagarise, 96, of Martinsburg, passed away Thursday, December 5, 2024, at Homewood at Martinsburg.
She was born in Williamsburg, the daughter of D. Raymond Sollenberger and Orpha (Holsinger) Sollenberger.
She was a graduate of Williamsburg High School and a...
Dorothy Louise (Over) Mcfadden
Dec 5, 2024
Dorothy Louise McFadden, age 98, peacefully went to be with Jesus on December 5, 2024, at Melbourne Terrace in Melbourne, FL, surrounded by her beloved family. Born on March 13, 1926, in Woodbury, PA, to the late Cyrus and Clara (Kagarise) Over, Louise grew up in her cherished hometown. She attended Juniata College and met the love of her...
Vivian Ruth (Ritchey) Beach
Dec 5, 2024
Vivian Ruth (Ritchey) Beach, 96, of Altoona, formerly of Woodbury, passed away on December 5, 2024 at Hilltop Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center – Altoona. She was born on September 7, 1928 in Yellow Creek; daughter of the late Malachi and Bernice (Clapper) Ritchey. On February 1, 1947 in Roaring Spring, she was united in marriage to Gerald Ray Beach;...
Ruth Irene (Baker) Imler
Dec 2, 2024
Ruth Irene (Baker) Imler, 93, of Martinsburg, formerly of New Enterprise, went to be with her Lord and Savior on December 2, 2024. She was born on September 18, 1931 in New Enterprise; daughter of the late James and Laura (Fletcher) Baker. On October 27, 1949 she married J. Herbert Imler in Cumberland, Maryland; he preceded her in death...
Jane D. (Dick) Greenleaf
Nov 30, 2024
Jane D. Greenleaf
April 29, 1931 ~ May 1, 2025
Jane D. Greenleaf, 94, of Martinsburg, passed away unexpectedly, Thursday evening, May 1, 2025, at Conemaugh Nason Medical Center.
She was born in Roaring Spring, daughter of the late Joseph Garber and Leda Maude (Soyster) Dick. On October 20, 1951, she married Robert...
David "Chuck" Johnstone
Nov 28, 2024
David (Chuck) Johnstone passed away peacefully at UPMC Bedford Hospital on Thursday, November 28, 2024 with his loving wife of 63 years, Betty, and his beloved daughter, Jill and her husband Chris by his side.
Chuck and Betty (Ebersole) were married at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in East Freedom, PA on September 22, 1961.
Chuck...
Jan Burke
Nov 25, 2024
Jan Burke
November 6, 1952 ~ November 25, 2024
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the unexpected passing of our beloved brother, Jan Burke after becoming ill while on a cruise ship in Orlando, FL.
He was born in Roaring Spring, son of the late Max and Kay (Wright) Burke.
...
Karen M. (Swope) Walter
Nov 25, 2024
Karen M. (Swope) Walter, 69, of Altoona, passed away on November 25, 2024 at Hilltop Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center – Altoona. She was born on December 20, 1954 in Roaring Spring; daughter of the late Earl Donald Sr. and Peggy (Albright) Swope.
Karen was a graduate of Northern Bedford County High School and member of the Waterside...
Brian Clair "Huck" Heeter
Nov 23, 2024
Brian “Huck” Clair Heeter
April 30, 1971 ~ November 23, 2024
As Brian would say, the Jesus bus finally stopped for him in the early morning hours on Saturday November 23rd, 2024. Brian was surrounded with love by his children.
He fought the hardest fight with colon cancer the last 11 years while...
Sherman A. Croft
Nov 22, 2024
Sherman A. Croft
January 3, 1929 ~ November 22, 2024
Sherman Alton Croft, 95, of Martinsburg, passed away Friday evening, November 22, 2024, at Homewood at Martinsburg.
He was born in Roaring Spring, son of the late Frank and Nellie (McGee) Croft. On August 11, 1950, he married Bette Louise Showalter at the...
K. Joanne (Summers) Defibaugh
Nov 22, 2024
K. Joanne Defibaugh
November 9, 1949 November 22, 2024
K. Joanne Defibaugh, 75, of Martinsburg, passed away Friday evening, November 22, 2024, at her home.
She was born in Roaring Spring, daughter of the late Melvin H. and Kathryn R. (Graybill) Summers.
Surviving are a daughter, Sheri L. Defibaugh of Martinsburg;...
Patricia A. Johnson
Nov 22, 2024
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved daughter and sister, Patricia A. Johnson, who passed away on November 22, 2024 at the age of 65. Patty, as she was fondly known, was born on August 16, 1959 in Bedford, the daughter of James and Helen (Lesh) Johnson. She grew up in New Enterprise...
Edward Eugene Verbonitz
Nov 19, 2024
Edward Eugene Verbonitz
March 4, 1963 November 19, 2024
Edward E. Verbonitz, 61, Williamsburg, passed away Tuesday morning, November 19, 2024, at his home.
He was born in Huntingdon, son of the late George and Joyce I. (Lear) Verbonitz.
Surviving are a daughter, Amanda M. Verbonitz; a son, Cody E. Verbonitz;...
Ruth V. (Oberlander) Lloyd
Nov 18, 2024
Ruth V. Lloyd
June 9, 1930 ~ November 18, 2024
Ruth V. Lloyd, 94, of Clearfield, formerly of Williamsburg, passed away late Monday, November 18, 2024 at Knickerbocker Villa, Clearfield.
She was born in Morris Township, Huntingdon County, daughter of the late Towner W. and Kathryn P. (Fink) Oberlander. On July 3, 1950...
David Calvin Burget
Nov 17, 2024
David Calvin Burget
June 8, 1959 ~ November 17, 2024
David Calvin Burget, 65, of Reddick, FL formerly of Roaring Spring, passed away Sunday, November 17, 2024 at his home.
He was born in Roaring Spring, son of Raymond C. Burget of Altoona and the late Ramona K. (Smith) Burget.
Surviving...
