Current Arrangements

Nancy L. McCoy, 78, of Queen, passed away Sunday December 1, 2019 at Nason Hospital. She was born November 23, 1941 in Sproul, daughter of the late Kenneth and Betty (Musselman) Knisely. She married Robert Dean McCoy July 1, 1967 in Leamersville. He preceded her in death on December 30, 2016.     Surviving are four sisters Judy Stock of Jupiter, FL, Debra Randall and husband Gus of Fort Myers, FL, Susie Himes and husband Denny of Duncansville and Phyllis Hoover and husband Steve...

James E. Wendt, 78, of Duncansville, passed away Sunday November 24, 2019 at home. He was born March 14, 1941 in Altoona, PA son of the late William Sr. and Virginia (Hamilton) Wendt. He married Patricia A. Lafferty on April 22, 1961 in Lakemont.   Surviving are his wife, 3 daughters Bonnie (John) Weyandt, Barbara (Rodney) Long and Jennifer Wendt (Bruce Wyant), 7 grandchildren, 14 great grandchildren and a sister Marion Lafferty. He was preceded in death by 2 brothers...

Rhonda E. Feather, 66, of Queen, passed away Sunday November 10, 2019. She was born July 6, 1953 in Roaring Spring, daughter of the late Chester and Edith (Harr) Claar. She married Daniel Feather on September 17, 1970 in Cumberland, MD.   Surviving are her husband, a son Darian Feather and fiancée Dana Horvath, a daughter Heidi Feather and fiancée Shawn Freeman, 7 grandchildren Kourtland and Cameryn Feather, AJ Alexander, Jacob, Makenley and Tate Freeman and Austin...

Allen P. Knisely, 59, of Queen passed away Saturday November 2, 2019 at home.  He was born June 10, 1960 in Roaring Spring the son of the late Walter L. and late Doris (Rouzer) Knisely. He is survived by a son Anderson P. Knisely, sisters Linda Walter and Lisa Dively, brothers Roger and Gary Knisely, and companion Dana Ebersole and her daughter Danielle Ebersole.  He was preceded in death by a sister Patricia Herrold. Allen was a 1978 graduate of Claysburg-Kimmel...

Joan Marie Claar, 89, of Queen, passed away Monday October 14, 2019 at home. She was born July 17, 1930 in East Freedom, daughter of Sheldon and Gertrude (Weyandt) Benton. She married Frederick Mayberry Claar and he preceded her in death.     Surviving are a daughter Diana L. Clapper and a son Alan Claar both of Queen, 5 grandchildren, 11 great grandchildren and two sisters Nancy Clinich and Peggy Thompson.     Joan was a 1949 graduate of Claysburg High...

Douglas L. Knisely, 58, of Claysburg, passed away Friday October 4, 2019 at UPMC-Altoona. He was born March 27, 1961 in Roaring Spring, son of Rose (Knisely) Wilson.     Surviving are his mother and step father Rose and Eddie Wilson, a son Douglas Knisely Jr., a grandson Ransom, 2 brothers, 5 sisters, special friends Chuck Snyder, Chris Plumber and Mary Lippart and caregivers Carl and Edith Dodson.     Douglas was a 1980 graduate of Claysburg-Kimmel High School and...

George W. Hartman, 79, of Claysburg passed away Friday evening October 4, 2019, surrounded by his loving family at UPMC-Altoona. He was born March 18, 1940 in Duncansville, son of the late Floyd and Alma (Hoover) Hartman. He married Shirley Claar April 21, 1962 in Winchester, VA.     Surviving are his wife, 5 sons Jeffrey, Michael (Sherry), Dale (Brenda), Mark and Craig (Clarissa), 5 grandchildren Carrie, Justin, Megan, Brielle and Colby. 2 great grandchildren Aubrey and Austin...

Karl Kaufman, 92, of Alum Bank, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday October 1, 2019. He was born in Johnstown to the late Howard and Naomi (Barndt) Kaufman. On July 16, 1948, he married Rena Yoder. In addition to his wife, he is survived by the following children: Karen (Stig) Larson, Aaron Kaufman, Darlene (Anthony) Scarcella, Kathleen “Kate” (Jayson) Kriedler, Irene (Jeff) Beutman, Chris Kaufman and Jay (Heather) Kaufman, brother Neil (Joan) Kaufman,...

Sylvia R. Dibert, 97, of Duncansville formerly of Claysburg, passed away Friday September 20, 2019 at Nason Hospital. She was born Jan. 2, 1922 in Queen, daughter of the late Charles B. and Grace I. (Schoenfelt) Weyant. She married Thomas R. Dibert, Sr. on Mar. 29, 1940 in Cumberland, MD. He passed away Feb. 26, 1986.   Surviving are two sons Dennis W. (Trudy) of Cummings, GA and Roger A. Dibert of Duncansville, daughter-in-law, Linda Dibert  of Claysburg many...

Helen M. McCloskey, 88, a resident of The Village at Morrisons Cove, formerly of Roaring Spring and Martinsburg, passed away Saturday September 14, 2019 at UPMC-Altoona. She was born December 9, 1930 in Roaring Spring, daughter of the late John and Edna (Zook) Sell. She married John McCloskey on October 22, 1960 in Cresson. He passed away December 12, 1991.   Surviving are 4 daughters Jacqulyn Lockett and husband Gary, Cathy Caldwell and husband Scott, Carol...