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Clara M. Lincoln, 79, of Berlin
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Earl L. Pritts, 88, of Rockwood
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Flora Mae Gary, 68, Somerset
Flora Mae Gary, 68, Somerset, died Oct. 17, 2012 at Somerset Hospital. Born Dec. 22, 1943 in Meyersdale, a daughter of Marshall and Gladys (Miller) Rosenberger. Preceded in death by parents; husband Donald Hostetler; son Larry Hostetler; brothers Robert and Charles Rosenberger; and sister Catherine Rosenberger. Survived by her children: Donald Hostetler Jr., married to the former Patricia Hahn, Clearwater, Fla; Rick Hostetler and long time family friend Marvin Horning, Mentor, Ohio; Randy Hostetler and girlfriend Ricki Lee and her son Brandon, Somerset; grandson Jerry Hahn Sr.; great-grandson Jerry Hahn Jr.; brothers: Henry Rosenberger and wife Delores, Berlin; and James Rosenberger and wife Betty, Garrett; sister-in-law Elizabeth Rosenberger, Meyersdale; and special friend Glenden Sarver, Fairhope. She attended Meyersdale High School and was a retired nurse from Somerset Hospital. She attended Sarver Community Church and enjoyed crocheting, cleaning, sewing, and collecting dolls. Family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday at the Deaner Funeral Home, Berlin, where service will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, Pastor Marlin Miller and Pastor Irvin Ernst officiating. Interment Somerset County Memorial Park. DeanerFuneralsAndCremations.com
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Darrell J. Bittner, 87 of Meyersdale
Darrell J. Bittner, 87 of Meyersdale, died Oct. 18, 2012 in Salisbury. Arrangements in charge of the Price Funeral Home, Meyersdale, are incomplete.
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Eugene V. Secaskey, 72, of Uniontown, formerly of Versailles and Somerset
Eugene V. Secaskey, 72, of Uniontown, formerly of Versailles and Somerset, went to be with the Lord on Oct. 17, 2012. Born Sept. 5, 1940 in Versailles, he is the son of the late William and Adeline Secaskey. He is also preceded in death by his wife Ida in 2009; stepsons Frankie and James Wilkins; and seven brothers and sisters. Eugene is survived by his daughter Pamela Wilson and fiance Roger Williams of Mill Run; step-daughter Linda Klinkner and husband John of Somerset; grandsons Dakota James Wilson, Ray Sameral, and Joshua Klinkner; granddaughters Marissa Ann Wilson and Mandy Klinkner; and three great-grandchildren. Eugene was a veteran of the U.S. Army. He was a very loving father and grandfather. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday at 380 King Road, Mill Run, PA 15464. Interment at Sugarloaf Cemetery, Confluence. Arrangements by Miller Funeral Home and Crematory, Somerset where condolences may be sent to www.millerfuneralhomeandcrematory.com.
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Dorothy K. Baker, 71, of Meyersdale
Dorothy K. Baker, 71, of Meyersdale, passed away Oct. 18, 2012 at Conemaugh Medical Center. Born Oct. 22, 1940, daughter of the late Ray E. and Stella (Engle) Baker Sr. Preceded in death by infant brother Donald. Survived by her brother, Ray E. Baker Jr. of Meyersdale; sisters: Margaret Gnagey, Linda Jackson of Meyersdale, and Wilma Hetrick of Salisbury; and numerous nieces and nephews. She was employed at Meyersdale Medical Center for 46 years. Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Saturday at the M. Ray Leckemby Funeral Home with Pastor Daniel Whitacre. Interment Meyersdale Area Union Cemetery. M. Ray Leckemby Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
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Darrell J. Bittner, 87, of Meyersdale
Darrell J. Bittner, 87, of Meyersdale, passed away peacefully Oct. 18, 2012 at Devine Personal Care Home, Salisbury. Born June 19, 1925 in Larimer Township, the son of the late Irvin and Alberta (Miller) Bittner. Preceded in death by his wife, Thelma Mae (Irwin) Bittner; three brothers and three sisters. Survived by his children: Darrell W. Bittner and wife Bonnie, Meyersdale; Mary Lee Schmidt and husband Bill, Supply, N.C.; four grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. He was a member with Local 37 Operating Engineers, Baltimore. He worked for S.J. Grove and Sons for 32 years as a master mechanic. His most memorable job was the Jennings Randolph Lake Bloomington Dam Project. He often mentioned that the skilled people working on his staff made his job very easy and the union crafts worked together to accomplish such a great project. His special love of his life was he raised one of his son's Registered Quarter colts that he named "Chance." He always said, "Where can you go and find a stallion as tame as him?" He would drive his car back to the pasture and feed his horse bread out of the car window. Darrell enjoyed hunting, NASCAR, and traveling to Florida in the winter months. While in Florida, he would attend the Daytona 500 with his brother Slim and his very special niece, Ginny. Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Monday at Price Funeral Home, Meyersdale, where service will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday. Rev. Thomas E. Horner officiating. Interment St. John's Temple Cemetery. Arrangements by William Rowe Price Funeral Home, Inc. www.WilliamRowePrice.com
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Theresa (Curo) Remz, 96, formerly of Scalp Level
Theresa (Curo) Remz, 96, formerly of Scalp Level, passed away Oct. 19, 2012 at the Golden Living Center. Preceded in death by husband Albert F. Remz Sr., and son Robert Remz. Friends received from 6 to 9 p.m. Sunday at the William Kisiel Funeral Home, Windber, where funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. Monday.
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Richard E. Fritz, 54, Friedens
Richard “Ricky” E. Fritz, 54, Friedens (Coal Junction), died Oct. 19, 2012, at In-Touch Hospice House, Somerset. Born Dec. 14, 1957, in Somerset, son of Richard B. and Joan F. (Barclay) Fritz. Preceded in death by father; and infant sister Stephanie Sue. Survived by mother, with whom he resided; brother Kelly B., Lincoln Township; sisters, Cherie M., Gray, and companion Dale Bailey, Stoystown, and April J., married to Tim Mishler, Jenner Township; nephews, Jeff and Roy; and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. A 1975 graduate of North Star High School. He also attended Somerset Area Vo-Tech. A longtime employee of the Andy Percherke Farm. He was also a self-employed dairy farmer, school bus driver for Griffith Transportation and treated and tested water for Lloyd Environmental Services. Member of Mt. Laurel United Church of Christ, Gray, Wills Grange and the Pennsylvania State and National Grange. Viewing from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Monday at Hoffman Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 409 Main St., Boswell. Viewing also from 10 a.m. until time of service 11 a.m. Tuesday at Mt. Laurel Church with the Rev. Dr. Joseph M. Beer presiding. Interment Horner-Mt. Tabor Cemetery. Donations in Ricky’s memory may be sent to Mt. Laurel UCC, 1207 Keysertown Road, Boswell, PA 15531 or In Touch Hospice House, P.O. Box 1173, Somerset, PA 15501 or hospice. To express condolences, make a donation, light a candle or order flowers, visit HoffmanFuneralHomes.com.
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Gregory Lynn Baker, 58, formerly of Friedens
Gregory Lynn Baker, 58, Haslett, Mich., formerly of Friedens, died Oct. 18, 2012, at Sparrow Hospital, Lansing, Mich. Born July 20, 1954, in Somerset, son of Edwin and Mary (Hillegas) Baker. Preceded in death by his father-in-law Todd Brant. Survived by his parents, Friedens; wife Pamela (Brant) Baker; sons: Daniel Philip, Illinois, and girlfriend Amanda Madej, and David Andrew, married to Gabrielle (Feighner), Massachusetts; sisters: Bonnie Williams and husband Emilio, Laurel, Md.; Beth Schrock and husband Bryan, Friedens; and Melissa Reilly and fiance Mark Shaffer; mother-in-law Janet Brant; brother- and sister-in-law Kirsten and Kenny Hauger and Randy and Michelle Brant, all of Friedens; 12 nieces and nephews and three grand-nephews. Gregory was a graduate of Carnegie Mellon University and Colorado State where he attained his Ph.D. in Chemistry. After graduating, he was employed by Bell Labs in Murray Hill, N.J., and Bellcore in Redbank, NJ. Most recently he worked for Michigan State University since 1992 where he was a professor of Organic Chemistry. He spent time with his family, the local community, church, and volunteered for local food banks. He had a passion for knowledge, understanding, hard work, and service. To his friends and family he was loved. To his current and former students he was a mentor. To his peers he was a friend and respected for his research and contributions in many fields of Science. He loved to vacation in Friedens at the family cabin and go camping at Roger’s Rock campground on Lake George in New York. Friends will be received from 10 a.m. until time of service at 12 noon Tuesday at Friedens Lutheran Church the Rev. Edward V. DeVore and Bishop Gregory Pile officiating. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made directly to the family, to Friedens Lutheran Church, Faith Lutheran Church in Okemos, Mich., or the American Heart Association. Arrangements by Deaner Funeral Home, Stoystown. DeanerFuneralsAndCremations.com.
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John James Zborovancik, 59, of Friedens
John James Zborovancik, 59, of Friedens, died Oct. 20, 2012 at his home. Born July 14, 1953 in Somerset, the son of John Adam and Helen S. (Svonavec) Zborovancik. Preceded in death by his parents. Survived by daughters: Valerie Glover and husband Michael of Friedens; Jill Zborovancik of Somerset; Jennifer Zborovancik and fiance Ryan Platt of Somerset; grandsons Jude and Elias; sister Joyce Walker and husband David E. of Somerset; brother, Joseph Zborovancik and wife Geraldine of Colts Neck, N.J.; and former wife Catherine L. (Will) Zborovancik. John is a 1971 graduate of Somerset High School. He was co-owner/operator of Svonavec Inc. He was a member of St. Peter's Catholic Church, Listie Hunting Club and the American Legion in Stoystown. Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at the Hauger-Zeigler Funeral Home, Somerset. A vigil for the deceased will be conducted at 1:45 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. Funeral Mass will be conducted at 10 a.m. Wednesday at St. Peter's Catholic Church, Somerset, with Fr. Daniel J. O'Neill, Celebrant. Committal Listie Catholic Cemetery. Contributions may be made to American Cancer Society or the Listie Hunting Camp, 653 Cider Mill Rd., Friedens PA 15541. www.haugerzeigler.com
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Dorothy M. (Everett) Glessner, 83, Boswell
Dorothy M. (Everett) Glessner, 83, Boswell, died Oct. 20, 2012, at Somerset Hospital. Born Feb. 19, 1929, in Salisbury, daughter of Floyd W. and Elsie Mae (Miller) Everett. Preceded in death parents; husband of 62 years, Theodore "Bud" Jr., May 29, 2010; sisters, Betty Everett and Jeanne Flory; and brothers, Glenn and Clyde. Survived by daughters: Linda L., married to David Countryman, Berlin; Lana J., married to Rick Gaston, Moultrie, Ga.; Lois J., married to Bill Myers Jr., Berryville, Va.; and Cindy L., married to Rick Miranda, Somerset; grandchildren: Michael Countryman, and wife, Carol; Michele and Mindi Countryman; Eric Gaston, and wife, Karen; Matthew Gaston, and wife, Nicole; Kelli, (Gaston) Meyer, and husband, Woody; Rebecca (Myers) Lewis, and husband, Raymond; Todd Reffner, and wife, Juana; Neil Reffner; and Ashley Miranda; 11 great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews; sister, Emily Landis-Weaver, Boswell; and sisters-in-law, Dorothy Glessner, Jenner Township, and Lorraine Glessner, Jennerstown. Graduate of Conemaugh Township Area High School. Member of St. Andrew Evangelical Lutheran Church, Boswell, and the Altar Guild and Knotty Ladies of the church. Past president of WELCA and former member of 7th Society of Farm Women. Board member of Boswell Food Pantry and a founding member of Boswell Historical Society. Viewing from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at Hoffman Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 409 Main St., Boswell. Viewing also from 10 a.m. until time of service at 11 a.m. Friday at St. Andrew's Church, Pastor Larry C. Hoover, officiating. Interment, Jenner Township Baptist Cemetery. Memorials to Dorothy's church would be appreciated. To express condolences, make a donation, light a candle or order flowers, visit hoffmanfuneralhomes.com.
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Nathan Holt, 89, Garrett
Nathan Holt, 89, Garrett, passed away Oct. 20, 2012 at Golden Living Center, Meyersdale. Born March 11, 1923, son of the late Homer and Ada Ellen (Reynolds) Holt. Preceded in death by his first wife, Bernice M. Holt, and daughter, Frances M. Hay. Survived by his wife, Mary Lou (Mishler) Holt; daughters, Linda Romesburg of Rockwood, and Kathy Schrock of Dolphin; son, Nathan E. Holt of Arlington, Texas; grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He served in the Army. Friends will be received from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday at the M. Ray Leckemby Funeral Home, Meyersdale, where funeral service will take place at 11 a.m. Tuesday. Interment Brotherton Pike Cemetery. M. Ray Leckemby Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
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Clarence W. "Bill" Albright Jr., 81, of Meyersdale
Clarence W. "Bill" Albright Jr., 81, of Meyersdale, died Oct. 20, 2012 at Western Maryland Health System, Cumberland, Md. Born June 14, 1931 in Baltimore, Md., the son of the late Clarence W. and Mildred (Bryan) Albright. Preceded in death by children, Gay Leigh Cole and Michael William Albright. Survived by his wife of 47 years, Betty (Miller) Albright; children: Wayne William Albright and wife Leslie, Colorado Springs, Colo.; Denise Marie Smearman, Martinsburg, W.Va.; Wade Lee Albright and wife Heather, Friedens; grandchildren: Michael, Amy, Kelly, Lacey, Trevor and Cameron; seven great-grandchildren and four great-great-grandchildren. Also survived by a sister, Carol Ann Janney, Del.; son-in-law: John Cole and daughter-in-law: Linda Albright. He was a member of Meyersdale Grace Brethren Church and a Scoutmaster for Troop #142. Former member of the Meyersdale Lions Club and Meyersdale Borough Council. Bill was a school bus driver for 20 years. He enjoyed fishing in the Chesapeake Bay, riding on his side-by-side, watching the Pittsburgh Steelers, and especially enjoyed his family and coffee time with the "ol' geezers." Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at Meyersdale Grace Brethren Church where service will be conducted at 11 a.m. Saturday. Pastor Randy Haulk officiating. Interment Greenville Union Cemetery. Arrangements by William Rowe Price Funeral Home, Meyersdale. www.WilliamRowePrice.com
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Raymond G. Valentine, 82, of Davidsville
Raymond G. Valentine, 82, of Davidsville died Oct. 20, 2012 at Select Specialty Hospital, Johnstown. Born Aug. 1, 1930, in Jerome the son of the late Raymond F. and Sadie E. (Ohler) Valentine. Survived by wife of 60 years, the former Isabelle A. Vitko; sisters, Dorothy married to George Lybarger, Soap Hollow and Phyllis Gregory, Johnstown; brother Robert Valentine, Maple Ridge, and numerous nieces, nephews and in-laws. A graduate of Conemaugh Township Area High School. A U.S. Army veteran of the Korean War. A retired foreman for Bethlehem Steel Corp., Johnstown, where he worked for 36 years. Ray enjoyed spending time working in his yard. Viewing from 5 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at Hoffman Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 109 Church Road, Davidsville, where a service will be held 11 a.m. Wednesday with Pastor Frank Young presiding. Interment Grandview Mausoleum with military honors by the Menoher Post 155 VFW Ritual Team. Donations in Ray's memory may be sent to Saint Francis University Dorothy Day Center, 104 Evergreen Drive, Loretto, PA 15940-0600. To express condolences, make a donation, light a candle or order flowers, visit HoffmanFuneralHomes.com.
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Una Byers Lichty of Laurel Maryland, formerly of Meyersdale
Una Byers Lichty of Laurel Maryland, formerly of Meyersdale, died on Oct. 21, 2012, at University Hospital in Ft. Lauderdale, Fla. Born on Oct. 26, 1918, in Sand Patch, the eldest daughter of Elizabeth (Habel) and Harry Willard Byers. She was preceded in death by her husband James J. Lichty; brother, Willard Byers and sisters: Louise Phillippi and Doris Clapper. Survived by her five children, Gail Lichty Jinar of Centreville Md.; James (Pamela) Lichty of Reisterstown Md.; Gerald Lichty of Tamarac Fla.; Richard (Carol) Lichty of Laurel Md.; and Joseph (Josetta) Lichty of State College; 13 grandchildren Micah Jinar West, Stephanie Jinar Kelly, James Lichty, Jonas Lichty, Stuart Lichty, Melissa Lichty Villalobos, Kevin Lichty, Scott Lichty, Brian Lichty, Curt Lichty, Julie Lichty Balay, Jordan Lichty and Jessica Lichty; She was also delighted to have 16 great-grandchildren (with No. 17 on the way). Also survived by her sister Ferne (Zip) Kinter of Rockwood and brothers John (Eleanor) Byers and Blaine (Minako) Byers of Las Cruces N.M. Also, Una loved sewing and quilting for many years and was a member of Amity United Church of Christ. Memorials may be made to Amity United Church of Christ, P.O. Box 97, Meyersdale, PA 15552. A memorial service will be conducted at a later date. Arrangements by William Rowe Price Funeral Home Inc. (www.WilliamRowePrice.com)
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Ricky Lee Sechler, 57, Meyersdale
Ricky Lee Sechler, 57, is rejoicing in heaven today after his untimely passing Oct. 22, 2012. Rick was born Sept. 9, 1955, in Meyersdale, the son of the late Blaine L. Sechler and Ann Sechler-Morris. He is survived by his wife of 36 years, Audrey Mae (Deist) Sechler; and his three children: Corey and wife Jessica, Shelbyville, Ky.; Julie and husband Jason Huston, Fairhope, and Jamie and wife Leila, Lewes, Del.; six grandchildren: Elijah, Gracyn and Mercy Sechler and Keegan, Cooper and Ellery Huston. As well as his sister Bonnie Foxwell and brother Terry Sechler. Rick and Audrey owned and operated the Laurel Sport Shop for over 20 years. Rick was a 30-year member of the Meyersdale Grace Brethren Church, where he sang in the choir and taught Sunday School. As a member of the community, Rick served as President of the Borough Council, President of the Meyersdale Renaissance program and he enjoyed serving the youth as a 4-H leader and high school shooting programs coach, where he led and mentored various riflery and archery teams. Rick also served in many volunteer positions, including most recently as the President of the Penn State Extension Board. Rick was also instrumental in initiating the AYSO program in Meyersdale. Rick will be most fondly remembered for his strong spirit, boisterous laugh and unwavering faith. He loved reading, hunting and spending time with his family and he will be remembered as a steadfast and loving husband, father and pap who kept his family at the center of everything he did. Friends will be received Thursday from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. at the Meyersdale Grace Brethren Church, funeral will be held Friday at 10 a.m. Interment service to be held at Mt. Lebanon cemetery Glencoe. Donations can be made in Rick’s memory to the 4-H Development Fund: Penn State Cooperative Extension Office 6024 Glades Pike, Suite 101 Somerset, PA 15501 Arrangements by William Rowe Price Funeral Home, Meyersdale. (www.WilliamRowePrice.com)
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Harry F. Bridegum, 81, Berlin
Harry F. Bridegum, 81, Berlin, died Oct. 20, 2012, at home. Born March 7, 1931, in Berlin, a son of Earl and Evelyn (Mosgrave) Bridegum. Preceded in death by parents, brother David, and sister Sara Jane. Survived by brothers William E. married to the former Alma Jean Butler, Silver Spring, Md. and Wayne D. married to the former Bernice Foust, Hyattsville, Md.;
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Edward E. Berkebile, 48, Friedens
Edward E. Berkebile, 48, Friedens, died Oct. 24, 2012, at Somerset In Touch Hospice House of Journey’s Rest. Born Aug. 14, 1964, in Somerset, son of the late Floyd E. Jr. and Gloria (Pfeifer) Berkebile. Survived by his wife of 22 years the former Lisa Gerhardt; sons: Benjamin, Douglas, and Colten, all at home; sister: Debra Buchanan, Johnstown; nieces: Rebecca and Kimberly Buchanan; father and mother-in-law George and Ricki (Caton) Gerhardt, Friedens; brothers-in-law: Michael (Brenda) Gerhardt and Christopher (Joanna) Gerhardt, all of Severn, Md.; and their children: Logan, Megan, Carter, and Cary; and faithful K9 companion, Gracie. He was a 1982 graduate of North Star High School and a 1984 graduate of Williamsport Community College, was retired from SCI-Laurel Highlands, and was a former paramedic for Conemaugh Hospital. Member of Friedens Lutheran Church, Somerset F.O.E. Aerie 1801, United Bowhunters, and Wild Turkey Federation. He was a hunter’s safety instructor and enjoyed coaching Little Eagle Football and Little League Baseball, being in the outdoors, and hunting and fishing with his sons and friends. Family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at Friedens Lutheran Church. Additional viewing from noon until service at 1 p.m. Saturday at the Friedens Lutheran Church, Rev. Edward DeVore officiating. Interment Somerset County Memorial Park. Instead of flowers, contributions may be given to Somerset In Touch Hospice, P.O. Box 1173, Somerset, PA 15501 or to Friedens Lutheran Church, 131 Main St., Friedens, PA 15541. Arrangements by Deaner Funeral Home, Stoystown. DeanerFuneralsAndCremations.com.
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Jay Harold Kennell Jr., 60, of Wellersburg
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