All Obituaries

Douglas A. Hall Apr. 13, 1955 – May 19, 2022 Douglas A. Hall, 67, Loysburg, died unexpectedly on Thursday. He was born in Altoona, son of the late Herbert D. and Joan S. (Stayer) Hall. He married Joanne Robinette on Nov. 17, 1984 in Cumberland, MD. Surviving are his wife; two sons: Tyler (Brittany) and Tadd (fiancé Abigail Ollinger); and two grandsons: Dolan and Silas, all of Loysburg. He is also survived by two special aunts: Sarah Seifert of Bedford and Ann Radi of...

Eloise A. Detwiler, 94, Woodbury, died Monday at the Presbyterian Village at Hollidaysburg. She was born in Woodbury, daughter of the late Luther and Mary Belle (Amick) Clouse. She married Rufus H. Detwiler on Oct. 12, 1947 in Woodbury. He preceded her in death on Jan. 5, 2022. Surviving are two sons: Vaughn (Barbara) of Saxton and Daryl (Stephanie) of Hopewell; 4 grandchildren; and 3 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a half-sister, Alrue Replogle, and a half-brother,...

Helen Louise (Imler) Eshelman, 87, of New Enterprise, died Sunday at the Presbyterian Village at Hollidaysburg. She was born in Waterside, daughter of the late George Ralph and Marie Elizabeth (Wallace) Imler. She married Arthur Max Eshelman on July 18, 1953 at Crossroads Church of the Brethren. He preceded her in death on Aug. 10, 2009. Helen was blessed with 15 brothers and sisters. Surviving are 6 children: Beth Myers (Allen) of Lewistown, Stephen Eshelman (Beth) of New Enterprise,...

Donald W. Pepple, 88, of 500 Municipal Drive, Hollidaysburg, formerly of Woodbury, died May 3, 2022, at Altoona Hospital. He had been a resident at the Hollidaysburg Veterans Home since July 2021. Born June 21, 1933, in Woodbury, PA, he was the son of the late Emmert and Dorothy (Over) Pepple. He was united in marriage to Patricia L. Pepple on June 10, 1955, in Woodbury.  His wife preceded him in death September 30, 2020. Surviving are three children: son Michael (Jennifer) Pepple,...

Betty L. Baker, 81, of New Enterprise, passed away on April 21, 2022 at Conemaugh Nason Medical Center, Roaring Spring. She was born on December 11, 1940 in Roaring Spring; daughter of the late Charles A. and V. Romaine (Replogle) Baker. Betty was a Class of 1958 Graduate of Northern Bedford High School and attended the Altoona School of Commerce. She retired from New Enterprise Stone & Lime Company in the Personnel Department. Betty loved her church, the New Enterprise Church of the...

Ryan Jan Eagleson, 53, of Bedford, passed away suddenly at his home on April 9, 2022. He was born on December 17, 1968 in Bedford; son of Vicky (Ferry) Defibaugh and Robert J. Eagleson, who both survive. Ryan was formerly married to Amy L. (Growden) Lohr and leaves behind their son, Jacob R. Eagleson of Bedford; Ryan's significant other, Laura Delozier and her son Samuel; his granddaughter, Layla, and grandson, Liam; his step-mother, Pam Eagleson; brother, Mathew Eagleson; many aunts,...

Beth A. Mellott, 66, of Woodbury, passed away on March 27, 2022 at the Village at Morrisons Cove. She was born on November 9, 1955 in Everett, daughter of the late Albert O., Jr. and Joanne Mae (Kimmel) Mock. On November 5, 1977 she was united in marriage to Roger G. Mellott; he preceded her in death on March 13, 2020. Beth was a Class of 1973 graduate of Northern Bedford High School and was employed by the United States Postal Service. She enjoyed watching sports and was an avid Dallas...

Rosalind M. Bulger, 96, of Martinsburg, passed away on March 27, 2022 at Homewood in Martinsburg. She was born on February 3, 1926 in New Enterprise; daughter of the late J. William and Alma E. (Detwiler) Furry. On February 21, 1947 in Loysburg, she was united in marriage to Mark H. Bulger, Jr.; he preceded her in death on December 5, 2009. Rosalind worked alongside her husband and son at the family business, Bulger’s Jewelry Store in Saxton, Martinsburg, and Bedford. She was an avid...

     Fred Dale McCall, 78, of Royer, entered into the Realms of Glory on Saturday, March 12, at the Village at Morrisons Cove, Martinsburg PA., following a 20-year battle with Parkinson’s Disease.  He was born on February 5,1944, son of the late Chalmer E. and Edna M. (McConahy) McCall.  On December 14, 1968, he married Mary Ebersole, in Martinsburg.  Their union was blessed with three children: Dale (Traci) of Williamsburg, Mark (Stacie) of Treasure...

     Duane T. Bowman, 49, of Everett, passed away on March 12, 2022 at home, after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born on July 12, 1972 in Everett; son of Percy and Annette (Stone) Bowman. Duane was united in marriage to Julie (Wilson) Bowman on October 7, 2017 at Shawnee State Park. He was a Class of 1990 graduate of Everett High School and member of the Everett Church of the Brethren.      Duane was employed as a terminal operator and truck driver...