Current Arrangements

Susan  P.  Tremmel,  87 of Summersville WV, formerly of Claysburg, passed away peacefully, Tuesday September 20, 2022.  She was born March 15, 1935, in Altoona, daughter of the late Joseph and Ruth (Walters) Perry.  She married Herbert Tremmel on April 4, 1956 in Winchester, VA. He preceded her in death on April 3, 2007.   Surviving is a loving son Rex Tremmel and wife Roseanne of Summersville, WV, grandchildren, John Prutsok (Linda),...

Geraldine E. “Peggy” Feather, 89, of East Freedom, went home to be with the Lord, on Saturday September 17, 2022 at Maybrook Hills Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center. She was born September 23, 1932 in East Freedom, daughter of the late Ralph Walter and Mazie (Musselman) Aungst.     Surviving are two sons Robert Bush Jr. and wife Linda of Claysburg and Rex Bush of Altoona, 7 grandchildren Adam, Ryan, Trevor, Turner, Michael, David and Laura, 11 great...

Joan Gonsman, 88, of Claysburg. passed away Monday September 12, 2022 at home. She was born July 11, 1934 in Philipsburg, daughter of the late Jack and Margaret (Botwright) Stratton. She married Richard “Dick” Gonsman on March 17, 1953 in Cumberland, MD.     Surviving is her husband, a son Dr. Richard A. Gonsman and wife Dottie of Hollidaysburg, a daughter Susan Joan Gonsman-Burket of Queen, four grandchildren Cody Burket of East Freedom, Brian...

Mary E. “Wege” Smith, 80, of Duncansville, passed away Saturday September 10, 2022 at home. She was born July 20, 1942 in Friendsville, MD, daughter of the late Samuel and Verna (Friend) Friend. She married James M. Smith on November 3, 1962 in East Freedom. He preceded her in death on August 22, 2005.      Surviving are two sons Jeffrey Smith and Rodney (Malia) Smith, both of Newry, three grandchildren Aaron, Adam and Addison, two sisters...

Fred A. Dibert, 88, of Osterburg, passed away Monday September 5, 2022 at UPMC-Altoona. He was born February 22, 1934, in Pavia, son of the late Elmer and Mary (Crist) Dibert. He married Donna L. Hengst on February 22, 1957 in Claysburg.     Surviving is his wife, two sons Keith of Glencoe and Kerry and wife Michele of Alum Bank, three grandchildren Quincy, Travis and Kristi, two great grandchildren Halee and Wyatt, a great-great grandson Easten, and three brothers Joseph,...

On August 31, 2022, Ronnie (Ronald A) Walter headed off to that great Train Show in the sky.  Ronnie was born in Claysburg, on September 27, 1954 to Juniata and Clair Walter, who have both been waiting to greet him in heaven. He will be sadly missed by his only brother, Beaver Walter, his sister-in-law Cathy and three loving nieces, Allison (20), Emily (22) and Andrea Plouse (41); as well as a host of cousins and dear friends.     Ronnie worked for over 40 years...

Dorothy M. “Dot” Summers, 64, of Claysburg, passed away Wednesday Aug. 31, 2022 at UPMC-Altoona. She was born April 25, 1958 in Lehighton, PA daughter of Richard and Ann (Rogers) Pennell.  She married Jeff Summer on Feb. 16, 1980 in Jim Thorpe, Pa.       Surviving are her mother, husband, children Rebecca Clapper (Ryan) of Bedford and Matt Summers of Claysburg, grandchildren McKenzie and Dakota Clapper, Malia Wond, and Alivia Summers, sisters Terri Heigl...

Doreen G. Fickes, 52, of King, passed away Saturday August 27, 2022, at home, surrounded by her family, after a brief battle with Stage 4 cancer. She was born November 26, 1969 in Roaring Spring, daughter of Steve and Iris (Smith) Fickes.     Surviving are her parents of King, sisters; Denise (John) Becker and Deann (Greg) Reilly of King, brother Samuel (Mandi) Fickes of Osterburg, nephew Zachary Becker, nieces Allison Becker and Elizabeth Fickes and a special friend...

Robert B. Shallop, 92, of New Enterprise, formerly of Duncansville, passed away Saturday August 13, 2022 at Conemaugh Nason Medical Center. He was born March 25, 1930 in Erie, son of the late Hart and Doris (Woodworth) Shallop. He married Carolyn Willey on July 16, 1955 and she preceded him in death on January 15, 1997. He then married Eleanor (Feather) Rice on May 14, 2008.     Surviving is his wife, a daughter Kathleen Smith and husband Craig of Kent, OH, a son Thomas Shallop...

Flo E. Zupon, 96, a resident of Hollidaysburg Veteran’s Home, formerly of Queen, passed away Friday August 12, 2022 at the home. She was born December 14, 1925 in Claysburg, daughter of the late Meritt and Alverda (Strayer) Knisely. She was twice married, first to Jack B. Wertz and then to Steve Zupon, both preceded her in death.    Surviving is a son Palmer Knisely and wife Jane of King, a daughter-in-law Beatty Wertz of Roaring Spring, 3 grandsons Danny, Mike and Caleb...