Junior J. Dneaster, 70, of Lincoln Township, passed on May 9, 2013 at home. Complete arrangements by Miller Funeral Home and Crematory, Somerset, will appear in Saturday's edition.
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Junior J. Dneaster, 70, of Lincoln Township
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Michael H. Hady Jr., 84, Meyersdale
Michael H. Hady Jr., 84, Meyersdale, passed away on May 9, 2013 in York. He is the husband of Dolores Snyder Hady. They celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary in January. Born Nov. 2, 1928 in Meyersdale to the late Michael H. Hady Sr. and Caroline Meese Hady, he is also preceded in death by his sisters Betty Jane and Mary Louise Deetz and brother William. Also survived by daughter, Diana Cogan and husband John, Livonia, N.Y., son Michael and wife Melanie, York; grandsons: Johnny Cogan, Swiftwater, and Patrick Cogan and wife Jennifer, Phoenix, Ariz.; granddaughters: Jillian and Meredith, York; great-grandchildren: Jackson, Kenzie and Amaya Cogan, Phoenix; also sister, Jo Ann Hunter and sister-in-law, Irene Hady, Meyersdale, as well as many nieces and nephews. Mike was a 1946 graduate of Meyersdale Area High School. He is a U.S. Navy Korean War veteran serving on the USS Toledo and USS New Jersey. Following the war, he joined his father as a partner and subsequent owner of W.H. Baldwin's Men's Store in Meyersdale. He later worked for Dean O'Neil Ford. He was a lifetime member of Amity United Church of Christ in Meyersdale where he sang in the choir and was a member of the Consistory. He also was active in the Meyersdale Lion's Club for over 60 years. He served on the Meyersdale School Board for many years. He was a member of Masonic Lodge 554, Jaffa Shrine and the Meyersdale American Legion. He served as fundraising chair for the Meyersdale Community Hospital Dialysis Center and was the first patient treated in that facility when it opened its doors. He loved his family, his church and his community and gave so unselfishly to everyone he knew. His love and generosity touched many lives. He cherished his golf outings with his buddies at Piney Run. Visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday at the Leckemby Funeral Home, 203 North St., Meyersdale, and from 9 to 10 a.m., the hour of service, Monday at the funeral home, with Pastor Harold Garlick officiating. Interment will be held at Greenville Cemetery following the service. Arrangements by the M. Ray Leckemby Funeral Home. Memorial contributions may be made to the Meyersdale Lion's Club and Amity United Church of Christ.
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Leonard J. "Lenny" Rhominski III, 24, of McKee's Rocks, formerly of Somerset
Leonard J. "Lenny" Rhominski III, 24, of McKee's Rocks, formerly of Somerset, passed on May 9, 2013. Born Jan. 27, 1989 in Somerset, he is the son of Leonard J. Rhominski II and Patricia Sleasman and step-father Randy Weigle, all of Bakersville. He is preceded in death by his paternal grandfather, Leonard J. Rhominski. Lenny is survived by his parents; sister Jessica Rhominski of Columbus, Ohio; brother Colin Weigle of Bakersville; paternal grandparents Betty Lou and John Heist of Bakersville; maternal great-grandmother Mary Sleasman of Rockwood; girlfriend Mia Petrucelli and her son Taylor of Somerset; and numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins. Lenny was employed by American Contracting Enterprises. He enjoyed fishing, riding his motorcycle, and spending time with his family and loved ones. Friends will be received from 4 to 8 p.m. Monday at Miller Funeral Home and Crematory, Somerset, with a service to follow at 8 p.m., Greg Gohn officiating. Interment at Bakersville Cemetery. Online condolences may be sent to www.millerfuneralhomeandcrematory.com
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Terril L. Nicholson, 49, of Stoystown
Terril L. Nicholson, 49, of Stoystown, went home to be with his Lord May 9, 2013, at Somerset Hospice House. Born Nov. 19, 1963 in Somerset, the son of Gene Nicholson and the late Eleanor Dell (Phillippi) Nicholson. Preceded in death by mother. Survived by wife, the former Laurie Lease; father, of Somerset; children: Courtney J. Nicholson, Terry W. Nicholson, Justin Dunmeyer, Nathaniel Nicholson; grandchildren: Gage, Lily and Brycen; brother and sisters: Jeffrey, Kathy and Susan. Terril is a graduate of Shanksville High School. He had his own business where he worked as a handyman. Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Monday at the Hauger-Zeigler Funeral Home, Somerset, where services will be conducted at 10 a.m. Tuesday, with the Rev. Kevin Marshall officiating. Interment Somerset County Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to meet the needs of the family. www.haugerzeigler.com.
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Robert C. Vincent, 94, of Somerset
Robert C. Vincent, 94, of Somerset, died May 7, 2013 at The Patriot. Born May 1, 1919 in Boswell, he is the son of R. Clyde Vincent and Ruth Shaffer Benford. He was preceded in death by his childhood sweetheart and wife of 67 years, Eleanor Wicks Vincent; his parents; step-mother Mary Lucille Vincent; step-father Lee Benford; brother Wayne S. Vincent; and son-in-law Frank E. Famariss. Bob is survived by his daughter, Carol Famariss of Somerset; his son, Richard Vincent of Plano, Texas; grandchildren: Gordon Famariss and wife Marisa of Dallas, Texas; Robert Famariss and wife Jaime of Delran, N.J.; Lyndsay Famariss and husband Clark Myers of Vineyard Haven, Mass.; Susan Sutherland and husband Andrew of Plano, Texas; Gregg Vincent of Dallas, Texas. He was the proud great-grandfather of Ella, Teagan, Jack, Sean, Hadley, Jack, Cameron, Kate, and Sam. He is also survived by his brothers: James Vincent and friend Nancy Carr of Weston, Mass., and Lee Benford and wife Bonnie of Marshfield, Mass. He is also survived by his special care-giver and friend, Norma Johnson; his dog Buddy; and his friend and dog-walker Beth Galvin. Tammy Purbaugh and Brenna Leasock were dear friends who helped him stay at home until recent months. Bob was a 1937 graduate of Johnstown High School where he drove each day from Jerome. He was also a graduate of Valley Forge Military Academy in 1938. After serving in W.W.II, he moved to Somerset and owned Vincent Motors, the first Oldsmobile garage in Somerset. Afterwards, he worked at DeVilbiss Company for many years, serving as the manager. He was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church where he served on the church council and was instrumental in building the current structure on Tayman Avenue. He was a member of the Somerset Lions Club and was very active in the Humane Society of Somerset County, serving on the board of directors for over 20 years. He was also elected to the Somerset Borough Council where he served as police commissioner during his tenure. There will be no visitation but a memorial service will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his memory to the Somerset County Humane Society at P.O. Box 182, Somerset, PA 15501. Arrangements by Miller Funeral Home and Crematory, Somerset. Online condolences may be sent to www.millerfuneralhomeandcrematory.com
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Clyde "Jake" Knupp, 85, Jenner Township
Clyde “Jake” Knupp, 85, Jenner Township, died May 11, 2013, at In Touch Hospice House. Complete obituary will be in Monday’s paper. Arrangements under the direction of the Robert H. Halverson Funeral Home.
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Leonard J. "Lenny" Rhominski III, formerly of Somerset
Leonard J. “Lenny” Rhominski III, 24, McKee’s Rocks, formerly of Somerset, passed on May 9, 2013. Born Jan. 27, 1989, in Somerset, he is the son of Leonard J. Rhominski II and Patricia Sleasman and stepfather Randy Weigle, all of Bakersville. He is preceded in death by his paternal grandfather, Leonard J. Rhominski. Lenny is survived by his parents; sister Jessica Rhominski, Columbus, Ohio; brother Colin Weigle, Bakersville; paternal grandparents Betty Lou and John Heist, Bakersville; maternal grandparents Beverly Sleasman, Somerset, and Robert Sleasman, Bakersville; maternal great-grandmother Mary Sleasman, Rockwood; girlfriend Mia Petrucelli and her son, Taylor, Somerset; and numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins. Lenny was employed by American Contracting Enterprises. He enjoyed fishing, riding his motorcycle, and spending time with his family and loved ones. Friends will be received from 4 to 8 p.m. Monday at Miller Funeral Home and Crematory, Somerset, with a service to follow at 8 p.m., Greg Gohn officiating. Interment at Bakersville Cemetery at 2 p.m. Online condolences may be sent to www.millerfuneralhomeandcrematory.com.
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Ethelyn V. Wilson, 84, Salisbury
Ethelyn V. Wilson, 84, Salisbury, died Saturday, May 11, 2013, at WMHS Regional Medical Center, Cumberland, Md. Born Oct. 24, 1928, in Selbysport, Md., she was the daughter of the late Harry F. and Prema (Fisher) Bowser. She was preceded in death by her son-in-law, Dr. Barry Mitchell; and her brother, Richard Bowser. Mrs. Wilson was a member of Johnson Chapel United Methodist Church and was a homemaker. She was a member of Meyersdale Chapter 548, Order of the Eastern Star, where she served as the first Worthy Matron and also as a District Deputy Grand Matron. Ethelyn loved to play bridge and enjoyed painting. Surviving are her husband, Russell C. Wilson; one daughter, Sheri DeHaven and husband G. Donald, Confluence; one sister, Mabel Becket, Russell; four grandchildren: Aimee McLaughlin, Adrienne Mitchell, Luke DeHaven and Laura Nicholson; and six great-grandchildren. Friends will be received 2 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at the Newman Funeral Homes, P.A., 179 Miller St., Grantsville, Md. Service will be conducted at 11 a.m. Wednesday in the funeral home with the Rev. Charles Jack Jr. officiating. Interment will be in Somerset County Memorial Park, Somerset. Condolences may be directed to the family at www.newmanfuneralhomes.com.
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Daniel P. Hartsock, 59, Jenner Township
Daniel P. Hartsock, 59, Jenner Township, passed on May 10, 2013, at the VA University Hospital in Pittsburgh. Born Aug. 6, 1953, in Lorraine, Ohio, he is the son of the late Richard and Pearl (Hersch) Hartsock. He is preceded in death by his parents; and brother Robert Hersch. Daniel is survived by his partner Linda Adams, Jenner Township; daughter Jessica “Doodle” Hartsock, son Richard Hartsock, and grandson Reese Dalton Hartsock, all of Clintwood, Va.; stepdaughter Melissa Adams and her sons, Joshua Dupuis and Zackery Adams, all of Vass, N.C.; brother Louie Hersch, Uniontown; and his beloved cats: Picker, Morris, and Houdini. Daniel was a veteran of the U.S. Army in the Vietnam War. He was a lifetime member of the Somerset American Legion Post 181. He loved gardening, hunting, and his cats. There will be no visitation or service at Daniel’s request. Interment will be private. Memorial Contributions may be sent to the Somerset County Honor Guard, c/o the Somerset American Legion at 162 W. Main St., Somerset, PA 15501. Arrangements by Miller Funeral Home and Crematory, Somerset. Online condolences may be sent to www.millerfuneralhomeandcrematory.com.
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Michael Allan (Skinny) Felker, 40, Meyersdale
Michael Allan (Skinny) Felker, 40, Meyersdale, died May 10, 2013. Born Feb. 20, 1973 in Meyersdale to the late William Walter and Catherine Irene (Bittinger) Felker. Survived by his wife of 15 years, Stacy (Foy) Felker; daughter Amanda Lynn Felker and unborn son Jacob Michael Felker; brothers, William (Billy) Felker Jr. and Clifford Felker; nieces and nephews: Kayla Custer, Christopher (Becky) Felker; Bradley (Amy) Felker; Matthew Pattison, Cifford Felker Jr., Devin Felker and friend Shala Carter; and Catherine Felker; father- and mother-in-law, Roger and Lynn Foy; sisters-in-law, Tracy and Daryl Smith (Codie, Cyle and Cole Smith); Jacey and Teddy Persuhn (Ted, Ryan, Danielle and Bradon Persuhn); and Kacey Hogue (Kaylee Hogue). Michael was a roof bolter at Wilson Creek Energy Inc. in Grantsville, Md. and prior to that he was a roof bolter for Rox Coal Inc. and an assembler at Sunrise Medical. Michael loved hunting and fishing. He was a wonderful and loving husband and father and he never met a stranger. Friends will be received from 1 to 3 and 6 to 9 p.m. on Tuesday at the M. Ray Leckemby Funeral Home. Funeral service will be held at the funeral home at 11 a.m. on Wednesday with Pastor Sam Coughenour officiating. Interment to follow at White Oak Cemetery, Meyersdale. Arrangements by the M. Ray Leckemby Funeral Home.
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Viola Mae Gerhart, 86, of Meyersdale
Viola Mae Gerhart, 86, of Meyersdale died May 12, 2013. Arrangements by Price Funeral Home, Meyersdale are incomplete.
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Hilda Jane Sanner Bentz, 63, Meyersdale
Hilda Jane Sanner Bentz, 63, Meyersdale, died May 11, 2013 at home. She was born July 22, 1949 in Frostburg, Md., the daughter of Earl and Anna (Fazenbaker) Haer. Preceded in death by her parents; sister, Ruth Wilt; and brother, George Haer. Survived by her husband, James Bentz Sr.; children: Elmer Sanner Jr. and wife Pearl; Bill Sanner and wife Missy; Carmen Lantz, Jim Bentz Jr. and wife Jenifer; and Scott Bentz; grandchildren: Trina Sanner, Dusty Lantz, Brittany Sanner, Daniel Sanner, Brody Sanner, Bill Jones III, Megan Brocht, Cassy Brocht, Joe Bentz, Brittany Bentz, Nathaniel Bentz and Charity Mae Bentz; great-grandson, Brayden Lantz; sisters: Mary Livengood and Nancy Bittinger. Also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. She was a member of the Pentecostal Apostolic Church, Garrett. Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Monday at Price Funeral Home, Meyersdale, where service will be conducted at 11 a.m. Tuesday with Pastor Don Engle officiating. Interment Highland Cemetery, Garrett. Arrangements by William Rowe Price Funeral Home, Inc. www.WilliamRowePrice.com.
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Michael Eugene "Zeke" Zuchelli, 48, of Jennerstown
Michael Eugene "Zeke" Zuchelli, 48, of Jennerstown, died May 11, 2013 at UPMC Presbyterian, Pittsburgh. Born March 22, 1965 in Somerset, the son of Eugene and Marie (McGuire) Zuchelli, Boswell. Preceded in death by brother Frank; grandparents Frank and Irene (Bertoldi) Zuchelli, and Edward Earl and Frances (O'Connor) McGuire; father-in-law Telford Fleegle; and nephew Hyatt Walker Fleegle. Survived by parents; wife of 18 years Barbara (Fleegle); daughter Olivia Rose; son Andrew Michael; sisters, Lisa, married to Rob Cagliola, and Lynna, married to Randy Grandas, both of Limerick; brother Mark and wife Jodi, Beaver Falls; mother-in-law Dorothy (Willison) Fleegle, Jennerstown; brothers-in-law, Dan Fleegle and Jake Fleegle and wife Sharon, both of Jennerstown; and Doug Fleegle and wife Samantha, Statesville, N.C.; nieces and nephews: Nick and Zach Zuchelli, Gianna Cagliola, Aaron and Justin Grandas, Adam, Logan, Taylor and Ellie Fleegle, Ajenna Smith, Ryan and Jacob Fleegle, and Emma, Jake, Charlie and Romy Fleegle; and great-nieces Farrah and Ayla Salazar. A 1983 graduate of North Star High School. He also attended Allegheny College of Maryland. Member of All Saints Catholic Parish, Boswell Area Jaycees, Ferrellton Community Park Board, Jenner Community Sportsmen and North Star Wrestling Boosters. He coached North Star youth basketball, baseball and football. Former employee of Baker's Lawn Ornaments, Somerset, and current employee of PBS Coal Co. He was also an avid hunter. Mike was a loving and devoted husband and father. His greatest joy was spending time with Olivia and Andy. He loved his family, friends and community. His kind and gentle soul will be greatly missed. Viewing from 2 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at Hoffman Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 409 Main St., Boswell. Funeral Mass 10 a.m. Wednesday at All Saints Church, Boswell with the Rev. Fr. Justin A. Ratajczak, OFM Conv. celebrant. Committal Mt. Carmel Cemetery, Jennerstown. In lieu of flowers, donations in Mike's memory may be made to a local charity of your choice. To express condolences, make a donation or light a candle, visit HoffmanFuneralHomes.com.
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Clyde E. "Jake" Knupp 85, of Jenner Township
Clyde E. "Jake" Knupp 85, of Jenner Township, died May 11, 2013 at In Touch Hospice House. Born Jan. 9, 1928, in Jenner Township, he is the son of the late Charles and Mary (Maust) Knupp. Also preceded in death by his wife Helen (Kimmel) Knupp; brothers: Roy, Dwight, Paul, George and Elwood; and sisters: Olive Dixon, Marlene Meager and an infant sister. Survived by children: Blaine Knupp of Blairsville; Scott Knupp and fiance Millie Walker of Boswell; the Rev. Douglas Knupp and wife Mary Sharon of Martinsburg, W.Va.; and Joyce Walker and husband Price of Sipesville; grandchildren: Spencer Walker and wife Lindsay (Pugh) of Indiana; Ruth Knupp of Martinsburg, W.Va.; Monica, Blake and Brady Walker of Sipesville; and Sam Knupp of Martinsburg, W.Va. Member of Christ Casebeer Lutheran Church. He was a retired farmer, self employed carpenter and caretaker and sexton of Casebeer Church and cemetery. He was a 1946 graduate of Somerset High School and served from 1950 to 1952 in the Army as a Sergeant First Class in the Korean Conflict. Friends received from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday and 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday in the Robert H. Halverson Funeral Home, and from 10 to 11 a.m. Wednesday, the time of service, in the Christ Casebeer Lutheran Church, the Rev. Denis Doebler officiating. Interment in Casebeer Cemetery. Contributions may be made to Christ Casebeer Lutheran Church, 10377 Somerset Pike, Somerset, PA 15501 or In Touch Hospice House, P.O. Box 1173, Somerset, PA 15501. Condolences may be made at www.halversonfunerahome.com.
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Harry B. "Mac" McKenzie, 96, Frederick, Md.
Harry B. "Mac" McKenzie, 96, passed away peacefully on May 8 at the Sunrise Senior Living Center in Frederick, Md. Harry, known as Mutt during his youth, was born on March 5, 1917, in Meyersdale. He was the youngest of four children born to Noah A. and Annie (Housel) McKenzie. He is preceded in death by his beloved wife of 60 years Lillian Marion Yates, his sister Evelyn (Bolden), and his two brothers Homer and Orland. He is survived by his two children Bruce (McLean, Va.) and Kathryn Ann (Frederick, Md.), and two granddaughters Erin (Naples, Fla.) and Kara (Vienna, Va). “Mac” was a veteran of World War II serving with the U.S. Army for four years, eight months and three days. He was with the very first group of eight young men drafted from Meyersdale on Feb. 7, 1941. The course of his life was forever changed by his Service experience. Mac was sent to Ft. Belvoir for basic training, where he was eventually assigned to the 660th Engineer Topographical Battalion, “B” Company. The 660th was the first full American topographical engineering unit shipped to the United Kingdom, arriving Sept. 6, 1942 (via the Queen Mary, converted to a troopship for the War). Their mission was to prepare the maps necessary for Operation Overlord, the June 6, 1944, Allied assault on Normandy. Following the D-Day Invasion, the 660th turned its attention on mapping the push through France and across the Rhine into Germany. With the liberation of Paris, the 660th relocated its mapping operations to Paris where they focused on mapping Bavaria, and northern Austria. During the course of their stay in England, the Topographic Engineers also had time to show-off their baseball skills. They were league champions of London’s International Baseball League — a highly competitive eight-team circuit consisting of five U.S. Army teams, two Canadian military clubs and a British civilian squad. Mac, “Nooky” Morgart (from Bedford), and Johnny Puskas, Steve Phenicie, and Bill Lingenfelter (all from the Somerset area) formed the nucleus of the championship team. Mac completed his World War II Service as First Sergeant of “B” Company. After the War Mac returned to Meyersdale for a short time until he accepted a cartographer’s position (as a Civilian) with the U.S. Army Map Service in Brookmount, Md., (near Washington, D.C.) His service during the war had opened a new door for this coal miner’s son. His mapping career was varied, challenging and rewarding spanning 37 years of service; he was even involved in mapping the moon! During this time he raised his family in Rockville, Md. While Mac may have lived away from Meyersdale for many years, his heart was always beating for his old hometown. He moved back to Meyersdale in 1995 where he pursued his six passions, helping the Meyersdale Public Library with it’s historical archive, trying to shoot his age on the Piney Run Golf Course (which he did once!), avidly reading his favorite authors, ardently listening to his collection of big band albums, enjoying his favorite breakfast of two eggs over easy with home fries and roast beef, and rooting for his favorite baseball team, the Baltimore Orioles. Mac was active in the Meyersdale Elks Lodge, Meyersdale Lions, Historical Society, American Legion and Veterans of Foreign Wars. He was also a past officer in the Association of Mapping Seniors, the Army Map Service retirees organization. The family would like to invite all of Mac’s friends and relatives to attend a “Remembrance Celebration Supper,” on May 21, 2013 from 6 to 8 p.m., at the Meyersdale Elk’s Lodge, 327 Dale Street, Meyersdale, PA 15552. Memorials in Mac’s name may be directed to the Meyersdale Public Library, the Meyersdale Historical Society, or the Hospice of Frederick County. The family looks forward to visiting with everyone and sharing fond memories. Arrangements by William Rowe Price Funeral Home, Meyersdale. www.WilliamRowePrice.com.
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Nancy Rosbaugh Halverson, 76, of Largo, Fla.
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Viola Mae Gerhart, 86, Meyersdale
Viola Mae Gerhart, 86, Meyersdale, died May 12, 2013, at Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center, Johnstown. Born Feb. 3, 1927, in Glencoe, the daughter of Walter and Naomi (Kennell) Emerick. Preceded in death by her parents; husband Homer G. “Whitey” Gerhart; brothers: Leo, Frank and Arlo Emerick; and sister: Shirley Emerick. Survived by her daughters: Judy VanMeter and husband David, Cumberland, Md.; Linda VanMeter, wife of the late James VanMeter, Wellersburg; Bonnie Tressler and husband Ralph, Meyersdale; and Patty Amann and husband Tim, Meyersdale; grandchildren: David VanMeter Jr., Ralph Tressler Jr., Amy Long and James VanMeter Jr.; her nine great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren, were the joy of her life. Also survived by sisters: Nancy Keefer and husband Albert, Mary Alice Reese and husband John; brother: David “Tom” Emerick and wife Deb, and numerous nieces and nephews. The family would like to thank Bob and Bertha Long, who were close neighbors and friends who provided her with wonderful care. Viola was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother, who loved spending time with her family and gardening. Thank you for being a wonderful mother and grandmother. Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at Price Funeral Home, Meyersdale, where service will be conducted at 11 a.m. Wednesday, with Rev. Kathleen A. Barberio officiating. Interment Zion Cemetery, Wellersburg. Arrangements by William Rowe Price Funeral Home, Inc. www.WilliamRowePrice.com.
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Maude Estella "Kate" (Kelly) Long, 93, formerly of Somerset
Maude Estella “Kate” (Kelly) Long, 93, formerly of Somerset died May 6, 2013, at Asbury Heights, Pittsburgh. She was preceded in death by parents William F. and Mary (Sanner) Kelly, husband Eldon V. Long and daughter Elaine Judson, brothers Conrad, Eldred, Jay, Ralph, Dave, Warren and Bernard; sisters, Corrine Howard and Martha Kelly. She is survived by son, Lynn (Joan) Long, daughter, Hope (David) Tauch and son-in-law David Judson. Grandchildren: David (Lori) Long, Christopher (Cindy) Long, Beth (Dan) Newcomb, Tania (Paul) Brungard, Adrienne (Will) Duckett, Jonathan (Charity) Judson, Michael (Jil) Tauch and Matthew Tauch, 15 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. Kate was born Oct. 15, 1919, in Rockwood, moved to Somerset, married in 1940 and worked at Stairs’ Pizza and the First United Methodist Church prior to moving to Reidsville, N.C., where she trained to be a health care worker. She was active in the Christian and Missionary Alliance churches in N.C. and later in Mechanicsburg. She enjoyed knitting, gardening and volunteering. She was known for her baking and numerous cookie trays she distributed to family and friends. A family burial service will be held Saturday, May 18 at 1:30 p.m., St. John’s Cemetery, Somerset, followed by a 2:30 p.m. Memorial Service at the First United Methodist Church, 149 W. Patriot St., Somerset. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to ViaQuest Hospice, 610 Park Ave., Monongahela, PA. 15063; the Association for the Blind or to a church or charity of your choosing.
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Clyde E. "Jake" Knupp 85, of Jenner Township
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Donald Ray Dickey, 78, of Somerset
Donald Ray Dickey, 78, of Somerset, died May 14, 2013, at his home. Born Oct. 21, 1934, in Black Twp., son of Francis Russell and Mary Ellen (Youler) Dickey. Preceded in death by parents, son-in-law Gunter Stehr; brothers Harry D. Dickey, Robert E. Dickey Sr., Francis J. Dickey, and step mother Leora G. (Tinkey) Kelly-Dickey. Survived by wife the former Mildred Marie Long to whom he was married 57 years; children: Allen Dickey, and Brian Dickey of Somerset; Christine Faircloth and husband Bob of Berlin; Kathleen Stehr of Shanksville; Laura Dickey of Somerset; grandchildren: Jason Dickey and wife Nicole of Pittsburgh; Brandon Dickey of Somerset; Amanda Stehr of Shanksville; Robert Faircloth of Germany; Heather Faircloth of Berlin; great-grandson Connor. Sister Helen Hoyman of Berlin. Donald is a 1953 graduate of Rockwood High School. He worked until his retirement as a Master Service Technician for Agway with 25 years of service. He later worked as a driver for the Somerset County Bookmobile. Donald loved hunting, trout fishing, and the outdoors. He enjoyed golfing and spending time with his family. Friends received 4 to 7 p.m. Thursday at the Hauger-Zeigler Funeral Home, Somerset , and one hour prior to the service at the church which will be conducted 11 a.m. Friday, May 17, 2013, at Milford United Methodist Church, Somerset, with the Rev. John Phipps officiating. Interment: Somerset County Memorial Park. Contributions may be made to Milford UMC, 368 Bando Rd., Somerset, PA 15501. www.haugerzeigler.com.
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