All Obituaries

     Franklin King Dasher, 75, of New Enterprise, went to be with his Lord on November 24, 2023. He was born on January 14, 1948 in Hopewell; son of the late Warren Theodore Sr. and Josephine Ada (King) Dasher. On December 23, 1969 in Sherman Valley, he was united in marriage to Deborah Lee (Dodson) Dasher. He was a loving husband, and together, he and Deborah, celebrated 53 years of marriage.       Franklin was a graduate of Northern Bedford County...

     Shirley Ann (Gilpin) Hall, 77, former resident of R.D. Hopewell, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, November 22, 2023 at Woodland Park, Orbisonia, where she had resided for the past 5 years. She was born in Cumberland Co. of Allegany, MD to Harry Calvin and Maxine Mary (Elliott) Gilpin. On March 11, 1966, she married Linton R. Hall, who preceded her in death on August 26, 2021.      Shirley was a member of Bedford Forge Community Church, Jack’s...

     Dan Danilson, 78, of Martinsburg, passed away on November 19, 2023 at Conemaugh Nason Medical Center, Roaring Spring. He was born on November 21, 1944 in Boone, IA; son of the late Dale and Edna LaRue (McMorris) Danilson. On November 27, 1965 in Madrid, IA, he was united in marriage to Barbara (George) Danilson, who survives.      Dan worked as a chemist for Appleton Papers. He enjoyed playing bridge with his friends, genealogy, and bike...

     Shirley Ann Frederick, 83, a resident at Midtown Oaks Health & Rehab Center, formerly of Claysburg, passed away on November 18, 2023, after an extended illness. She was born on August 10, 1940 in Roaring Spring; the daughter of the late Harry E. Sr. and Cleo P. (Claar) Myers. Shirley’s husband and companion of 37 years, David H. Long of Claysburg, passed away on August 17, 2023.      Shirley attended Roaring Spring schools. She enjoyed...

     On November 12, 2023  Louise, 96, passed away after an extended illness. Louise was born on January 9, 1927 at Piney Creek to Roy and Agnes H. (Grove) Shoenfelt. She had five siblings who preceded her in death: Blair, Charles, Dorothy, Emma, and Ralph.      When Louise was 3 months old the family moved to Altoona, then to Antis, where Louise spent her time growing up and attended Bellwood Antis School. In April of 1941 Louise moved with her parents to...

     Debra L. Scott, 74, of Everett, passed away on November 11, 2023 at UPMC Altoona Hospital. She was born on November 27, 1948 in Roaring Spring; daughter of the late Evelyn (Brubaker) Frederick. On June 14, 1969 at the Woodbury Church of the Brethren, she was united in marriage to David E. Scott, who survives.       Deb was a Northern Bedford Class of 1966 graduate and worked as an Office Clerk at Shawnee State Park for many years. She was a member of...

     Janeth Carol Baker, 77, of Woodbury, passed away on October 28, 2023 at UPMC Altoona Hospital. She was born on August 25, 1946 in Everett; daughter of the late Henry W. and Ruth J. (Swindell) Baker. Carol was a graduate of Northern Bedford High School and member of the Faith United Methodist Church in Woodbury.      She worked as a waitress at the New Frontier Restaurant in Loysburg  for many years and at Your Safe Haven in Everett. Carol was...

     Janet (Stong) Shaffer, 90, a resident of Graystone Manor Altoona, formerly of Juniata Gap, entered into eternal rest on Thursday, October 26, 2023. She was born on December 27, 1932, to Harold and Marie (Stuempfle) Stong.      Janet was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She is survived by her loving husband, Albert Shaffer, whom she married on May 2, 1953; her two sons, William (Diana) Shaffer of Altoona, PA, and David (Gwen...

     Brenda S. Eberhart, 65, of Everett, passed away on October 2, 2023 at Midtown Oaks Health & Rehab Center, Altoona. She was born on January 2, 1958 in Everett; daughter of the late Robert F. and Bernice R. (Barney) Ritchey.  On October 10, 1981 in Houston, Texas, she was united in marriage to George C. Eberhart, who survives.      Brenda was a Class of 1975 graduate of Everett High School and member of the Black Valley Church of the...

Laura M. Brubaker Born: February 22, 1980      Died: September 13, 2023      Laura M. Brubaker, 43, of rural Martinsburg, passed away at UPMC Shadyside Hospital in Pittsburgh, PA after a battle of Leukemia. She was born in Roaring Spring, PA; daughter of Levi and Emma (Martin) Brubaker.      Surviving are her daughters, Tina and Leza; brother, Lavon Brubaker (Kelli) of Mt. Crawford, VA; sisters, Amanda Nolt (Warren), Annie Garman...