All Obituaries

    Helen St. Clair, 97, a long-time resident of Loysburg, passed away Saturday, April 13, 2024, at Homewood Retirement Center in Martinsburg, PA.  She came to Homewood in 2019 after living independently for 13 years following her husband’s passing in 2006. Helen and husband Robert came to Loysburg in 1959 when he was named principal of Northern Bedford High School.      Helen was the daughter of Torrence (Tony) and Grace Shaffer, apple growers...

     John J. Rightenour, Sr., of Woodbury, passed away peacefully at his home on March 20, 2024. John was born on September 7, 1946 in Roaring Spring, the son of Elvin and Icy Regina (Longenecker) Rightenour. He was united in marriage to Carol (Lantz) on February 24, 1965.      John is survived by his wife, Carol; his son, John Rightenour, Jr. and wife Aleah; his daughter, Cathy Guyer and husband Lee; and his grandson, Kaden Rightenour, all of Woodbury. He...

     Earl Donald Swope, Jr., 67, of Martinsburg, passed away on March 16, 2024 at his home. He was born on April 9, 1956 in Roaring Spring; son of the late Earl Donald Sr. and Peggy (Albright) Swope.      Earl was a graduate of Northern Bedford High School Class of 1975. He worked as a crane operator for New Enterprise Stone & Lime Company. Earl enjoyed hunting and was a member of the Saxton Sportsmen Association. He enjoyed tinkering with and driving...

     Charles A. Decker, 78, passed away Tuesday, March 12, 2024 at his home.  He was born on April 12, 1945 in Everett, a son of the late Winfred and Mary (Boor) Decker. On August 23, 1975 he married Jeannette (Hall) Decker in the Everett Church of the Brethren.      Charlie was a graduate of Everett High School Class of 1963. He worked at Standard Register for 28 years, Rayloc in Hancock, Maryland, and delivered car parts for Fisher Auto Parts in...

     James R. “Scritch” Scritchfield, 59, of Hopewell, passed away on March 11, 2024. He was born on February 23, 1965 in Roaring Spring; son of James R. and Lorna J. (Oakes) Scritchfield.      James attended Northern Bedford High School and drove truck for New Enterprise Stone & Lime Company. He was an avid hunter, enjoyed fishing, and had a love for animals. James found great joy in attending auctions, finding items to buy and...

     Carl L. Williams, Jr., 71, of East Freedom, passed away on March 3, 2024 at his home. He was born on April 22, 1952 in Elkton, Maryland; son of the late Carl L. Sr. and Betsy R. (Everett) Williams. On August 1, 1980 in Winchester, Virginia, he was united in marriage to Shelley L. (Cronemiller) Williams.      Carl was an Altoona High School Class of 1970 graduate and later attended Vale Tech. He retired from the railroad where he worked in welding,...

     Albert “Bud” Shaffer, 98, a resident of Graystone Manor Altoona, formerly of Juniata Gap, entered into eternal rest on Thursday, February 29, 2024. He was born in Harrisburg, PA on May 10, 1925 to William R. Shaffer and Bertha (Keller) Shaffer.      Albert was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. He is preceded in death by his parents, in-laws, siblings, and devoted wife, Janet Shaffer, whom he married on May 2, 1953....

     Miriam L. (Burket) Henry, 99, of Martinsburg, formerly of Bedford, passed away on February 17, 2024 at the Village at Morrisons Cove. She was born on April 25, 1924 in Jacks Corner; daughter of the late Earl S. and Kathryn (Creps) Burket. On July 31, 1948 at the Yellow Creek Church of the Brethren, she was united in marriage to Kenneth F. Henry; he preceded her in death on April 27, 1995.       Miriam was a graduate of Smith School. She completed...

     Ruth A. (Burket) Henry Clark, 90, of Hollidaysburg, formerly of New Enterprise, passed away on February 17, 2024 at Presbyterian Village at Hollidaysburg. She was born on July 14, 1933 in Martinsburg; daughter of the late Mahlon and Elizabeth (Hoover) Burket. Ruth was previously married to Jack Henry. On July 6, 1983 she married George L. “Dutch” Clark; he preceded her in death on January 26, 2008.      Ruth was a graduate of Morrisons...

     Mazie (Musselman) Bingenheimer, 98, of New Enterprise, Pennsylvania, passed away on February 16, 2024 at home. She was born on September 26, 1925 in New Enterprise; daughter of the late George F. and Mary C. (Claar) Musselman. On June 12, 1946 in New Enterprise, she was united in marriage to Ernest A. Bingenheimer; he preceded her in death on October 25, 2000.       Mazie was a member of the New Enterprise Church of the Brethren where she was part of...