All Obituaries

Gary Henry  September 16, 1953 - June 14, 2021 Everett On Monday, June 14, 2021, the world unexpectedly lost the best father to Amanda and grandfather to Lance, Gary Henry. Anyone that knew Gary would say he had a selfless heart, to always expect the unexpected, and you better be fluent in sarcasm. Not many daughters can say they were raised by a single father who became their best friend, but that is what he was to Amanda. He also helped raise his grandson Lance who was the center of...

James W. Brower, 68, of Martinsburg, passed away on May 21, 2021 at Homewood in Martinsburg. He was born on September 20, 1952 in Altoona; son of the late Leonard Charles and Dorothy Elizabeth (Zimmerman) Brower. Jim was a Class of 1972 graduate of Central High School. On August 18, 1973 at the Curryville Church of the Brethren, he was united in marriage to Sharon L. (Hoover) Brower.  Jim retired from PENNSTRESS, as the Transportation Manager. His responsibilities included coordinating...

Nellie Jane Suter, 87, of Woodbury, formerly of Curryville, passed away on May 8, 2021 at home. She was born on March 31, 1934 in Frosty Hollow; daughter of the late Daniel I. and M. Lenore (Johnson) Frederick. On May 6, 1961 at the Martinsburg Church of God Parsonage, she was united in marriage to Joseph B. Suter; he preceded her in death on September 4, 2015. Nellie was a graduate of the Woodbury Joint High School and attended the Altoona School of Commerce. She was a member of the...

Karry Joe Teeter, 77, of Martinsburg, passed away on May 3, 2021 at his home. He was born on September 22, 1943 in New Enterprise; son of the late Clair C. and Inez M. (Dimond) Teeter. Karry was a graduate of Northern Bedford High School and a diesel mechanic by trade. He served his country as a member of the United States Marie Corps from 1961 to 1967. Karry enjoyed football and baseball. He was a Master Mason Chaplain Tall Cedar, a life member of the VFW, and served as Commandant of the...

Cindi Ann (Graffius) McKenzie, 65, of New Enterprise, passed away on April 30, 2021 at home. She was born on September 23, 1955 in Altoona; daughter of the late Charles Homer and Anne Marie (Bedi) Graffius. On August 28, 1992 in Mandan, North Dakota, she was united in marriage to James E. McKenzie who survives. Cindi was a graduate of the Northern Bedford County High School and member of the German Seventh Day Baptist Church. She was a computer systems design and support specialist for the...

James W. “Jay” Kirkman, 77, of New Enterprise, passed away on April 29, 2021 at UPMC Bedford Hospital. He was born on March 31, 1944 in Asheboro, NC; son of the late Floyd Worth and Nannie (Smith) Kirkman. On November 22, 1967 at the Red Cross Baptist Church in Climax, NC; he was united in marriage to Carolyn (Mapes) Kirkman. Jay worked in education as well as construction and enjoyed golfing and gardening in his free time. He was preceded in death by 3 sisters; Wilma, Peggy, and...

Marian K. Miller, 95, passed on to be with her Jesus, at her home on April 8, 2021. She was born in Loysburg on May 14, 1925 to Jack and Pauline (Bayer) Kagarise. On April 12, 1944 in New Enterprise, she married Jacob Miller. He preceded her in death in November 2013 along with brother Joe and sister Barbara (Kagarise) Robison. Marian was wonderfully devoted to her family. Her best friend and daughter Susanne Marchi, husband Fred of Hollidaysburg; sons, Thom and wife Donna (Lage), Steve and...

Glenn D. Harris, 47, of Duncansville, passed away on April 7, 2021 at UPMC Altoona. He was born on February 4, 1974 in Altoona; son of the late David G. and Janet (Dodson) Harris. On May 31, 2008 at the Woodbury Church of the Brethren, he was united in marriage to Laura Beth (Shannon) Harris who survives. Glenn was a Diesel Mechanic by trade and had worked at CS Trucking, Beasley Manufacturing, and Fisher Auto Parts. He enjoyed motorcycles and Lamborghinis. Glenn was preceded in death by his...

Ted Eugene Guyer, 83, of Martinsburg, passed away peacefully on Friday, April 2, 2021. He is survived by his loving wife of 62 years, Darlene (Gates) Guyer; three daughters, Lori Lestochi (Gary), Gina Urban (Curt), and Kim Johns; as well as 8 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren. Ted retired after 38 years at Small Tube Products. His favorite past times included hunting, fishing, golfing, and spending time with his family. Ted loved spending the last few years of his life with his dog...

Ray E. Swartz, 85, of New Enterprise, passed away on February 28, 2021 at Pennknoll Village in Everett. He was born on July 27, 1935 in New Enterprise; son of the late Chester A. and Mary Evangeline (Ulery) Swartz. Ray was a graduate of Replogle High School and served his country as a member of the United States Army. He was preceded in death by 2 sisters and 5 brothers. Surviving are his wife of 57 years, Patricia A. (Caffey) Swartz; daughter Suzanne Andrews (George) of Sun City, AZ; son...