Current Arrangements

Gerald A. Black, 77, of East Freedom, passed away Friday June 21, 2019 at UPMC-Shadyside. He was born September 5, 1941 in McPherson, KS son of the late George A.  and Marjorie (Kline) Black. He married Anna Lee Leydig on January 6, 1976 in Upper Marlboro, MD.     Surviving are his wife, 3 daughters Janeane Bower of Williamsburg, Laura Jo Wachala (Tod) of Houtzdale and Colleen Bard (Bob) of Lakemont, 2 step children Joe Turner (Patty) of Bellwood and Kelly Lynn Corson...

Donald E. Wickham, 64, of Imler, passed away on Wednesday June 19, 2019 at UPMC-Altoona after a brief illness. He was born November 16, 1954 in Rome, NY, son of the late Otis and Fannie Wickham. He married Barbara Helsel on August 30, 1994 in Berkley Springs, WV.     Surviving are his wife, a step daughter Cheri A. Black, a granddaughter McKenzi Black and friend Dale Troutman, 2 sisters, 3 brothers, many nieces and nephews and his dog “Maverick”.     Don...

Duane D. Mellott, 63, of Claysburg, passed away Friday June 14, 2019 at Homewood at Martinsburg after a lengthy illness. He was born February 10,1956 in Flint MI, son of the late Ida (Mellott) Thomas. He married Beth Ann Dodson on April 10, 2007.  She passed away April 5, 2017.     Surviving are a daughter Bridget Mellott-Lostaglia and son-in-law Travis Lostaglia of Altoona.     Duane was a 1974 graduate of Central High School, Martinsburg. and retired as a...

Sherry A. Thomas, 50, of Claysburg, passed away Saturday June 8, 2019 at home. She was born April 27, 1969 in Roaring Spring, daughter of Orville and Sally (Strayer) Lingenfelter. She married Randy E. Thomas December 18, 2007 in Roaring Spring.     Surviving are her parents, husband, two daughters Daisy and Randi Thomas, a grandson Reyse Garrett, sisters Kathy Musselman and Barb Lingenfelter and a brother David Lingenfelter. She was preceded in death by a son Rodney...

Robert Vincent Zeth, one month, passed away Saturday June 8, 2019 at Nason Hospital. He was born May 3, 2019 in Altoona, son of Robert L. Zeth and Elizabeth A. McIntyre.     Surviving are his parents, a brother Adrion LaCour, a sister Jazmin Zeth, grandparents Tanya Kuny and Robert Zeth, Rebecca Fawks and Bryan Pembroke and Michael McIntyre Sr. and great grandparents Leona and Samuel Fawks and Ronald Kuny.     Lil Bobby was a beautiful little boy who will truly be...

Barbara D. Lewis, 81, of Claysburg, passed away Monday June 3, 2019. She was born December 2, 1937 in Altoona, daughter of the late Merle and Sarah (Ickes) Wertz.   Surviving are 7 children April Musselman, Robert Ferrone, William Feathers, Melanie Freeman, Robert Lewis, Dawn Claar and Justin Lewis, 12 grandchildren, 12 great grandchildren, a special friend Rich Ball and her dog “Beasley”. She was preceded in death by grandchildren Kyler Lewis and Jessica...

Iva J. Hershberger, 66, of Claysburg, passed away Saturday June 1, 2019 as a result of an automobile accident. She was born December 14, 1952 in Roaring Spring daughter of the late Leslie and Mary (Musselman) Musselman. She married Raymond B. Hershberger on July 11, 1980 in Claysburg. He passed away April 13, 2007.   Surviving are a son Travis B. Hershberger of Peru, IN, brothers Roger L. Musselman and wife Jackie and Elwood Musselman and wife April, a sister Jane M. Musselman all of...

Frank T. Blazevich, 84, of Claysburg, passed away Friday May 31, 2019 at Homewood at Martinsburg. He was born April 4,1935 in Claysburg, son of the late Ignatz F. and Catherine (Pozgar) Blazevich.     Surviving are a son Vincent Blazevich (Georgia) of Bellefonte, two daughters Vicky Barile (Zach) of Winchester, MA and Veronica Blazevich of Cresson, 4 grandchildren, a sister Carol Kagarise (Fred) of Roaring Spring and good friends George Deffibaugh and Joe Benny Musselman. He was...

Norma A. Ritchey, 100, of East Freedom, passed away Wednesday May 29, 2019 at UPMC-Altoona. She was born November 30, 1918 in Pavia, daughter of the late Harry L. and Alma S. (Whysong) Benton.  She married Willard M. Ritchey March 17, 1946.  He passed away June 14, 2008.   Surviving are a daughter Laurene (Ritchey-Wagner) Pooler, a son Gary W. Ritchey, grandchildren Heidi Wagner-Feathers (Ken), Steve Ritchey (Veronica) and Mike Ritchey (Kim), great granddaughters Erika...

Jerry M. Flaugh, of East Freedom, passed away Tuesday May 21, 2019 at home. He was born September 21, 1956 in Altoona, son of the late Calvin J. Jr. and Alma (Walls) Flaugh.     Surviving are a daughter Jamie Shank and husband Keaton R. of East Freedom, a son Michael Flaugh and wife Christina of East Freedom, grandchildren McCailey Flaugh, Jonathan Barr, M.J. Flaugh and Keaton A. Shank and a brother Dennis Flaugh and wife Yvonne of East Freedom.    Jerry...