All Obituaries

       Dorothy E. Kauffman, 74, of Woodbury, passed away on September 30, 2022 at the Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center - Johnstown. She was born on January 8, 1948 in Snake Spring Township; daughter of the late Albert Mearl and Marybelle (Snyder) Bollman. On November 17, 1968 at the Waterside Church of the Brethren, she was united in marriage to Gregory D. Kaufman, who survives.      Dorothy was a graduate of the Northern Bedford County High School....

Donald E. Houp, 93, of Altoona, formerly of Woodbury, passed away on September 16, 2022 at Maybrook Hills Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center. He was born on July 14, 1929 in Henrietta; son of the late Robert M. and Elsie Irene (Weyant) Houp. Donald was united in marriage to Betty J. (Imler) Houp on February 25, 1950 in Woodbury; she preceded him in death on March 12, 2022. Together, before Betty’s passing, they celebrated their 72nd wedding anniversary. Donald was a truck driver and...

Jennie M. (Smith) Turner July 28, 1933 – September 14, 2022 Jennie M. (Smith) Turner of New Enterprise, 89, went to her eternal home on Wednesday. She was born in Elk County as the daughter of George and Hattie (Timblin) Smith. Jennie married Paul S. Turner on September 8, 1951. He preceded her in death on June 9, 2012. Their daughter Sharon (Turner) Helsel preceded her in death on February 20, 2018, and she was also preceded in death by five brothers and one sister. She is survived...

Samuel P. Thomas December 18,1961 - September 13, 2022   THOMAS, Samuel P, 60, of Roaring Spring passed on from this life Tuesday, September 13, 2022 after fighting a courageous battle with cancer. He was surrounded by loved ones in his home when his arms reached out to his Savior to be escorted into eternal glory. Sam was born into a large family of nine siblings. He recently commented, “When I was young, I didn’t know how rich we were,” referring to not material...

  James L. Emery, 97, of Altoona, passed away on September 10, 2022 at UPMC Altoona Hospital.  He was born on August 28, 1925 in Altoona, son of the late Julius L. and Grace C. (Steiner) Emery.  James was a Class of 1943 graduate of Altoona High School.  He served his country during WWII as a member of the United States Navy.  James retired from Conrail in 1987.  At request of the deceased, no services will be held.  Inurnment will take place in Greenwood...

Clyde D. Claycomb, 94, of New Enterprise, passed away on August 13, 2022 at home. He was born on December 22, 1927 in New Enterprise; son of the late Thomas I. and Abi (Hitechew) Claycomb. On January 12, 1946 in Cumberland, MD, he was united in marriage to Betty R. (Swartz) Claycomb; she preceded him in death on November 8, 2012. Clyde served his country as a member of the United States Navy during WWII and was a Life-Long Dairy Farmer by trade. He was a member of the St. Matthew Lutheran...

James Wesley Swope, age 78, Everett, died Sunday at the James E. Van Zandt VA Medical Center, Altoona. He was born in Baltimore, MD, son of the late Ambert “Pete” and Mildred Swope-Morris. He married Mary Heming on Oct. 31, 1968 in Bedford. She preceded him in death on Feb. 12, 2009. Surviving are a son, Ryan Swope; a daughter-in-law, Rachel; and an only grandchild, Evan. He was preceded in death by an infant daughter, Wendy Renee; and two brothers: Daniel and Dennis...

     Mary E. (Hoover) Eberly, 81, of Martinsburg, passed away on July 28, 2022 at the Village at Morrisons Cove. She was born on April 6, 1941 in Lancaster County, daughter of the late Frank and Lena (Sensenig) Hoover. Mary was united in marriage to Jonas R. Eberly for 33 years; he preceded her in death on December 31, 1997. She was a member of the Groffdale Old Order Mennonite Church.      Mary was preceded in death by a son, J. Aaron Eberly; two...

Kelly Renee (Pegg) Kilgore  Kelly Kilgore, 62, of Hopewell died on July 17, 2022 in her home after a courageous fight with pancreatic cancer.  Kelly was born on April 5, 1960 in Uniontown, PA, daughter of Sondra and Robert W. Pegg Sr. She married Gregory Kilgore, Sr. on August 7, 1982 in Smock, PA. Along with her parents, Kelly was preceded in death by her husband.  Kelly is survived by her son Gregory Kilgore Jr. and wife Erin and granddaughter Eloise Belle of Hopewell;...

Joseph F. Wachter, IV August 18, 1935 – July 17, 2022 Joseph F. Wachter, IV, 86, of New Enterprise, passed away on July 17, 2022 at the Village at Morrisons Cove. He was born on August 18, 1935 in Johnstown, son of the late Joseph F. III and Gladys P. (Walter) Wachter. On August 30, 1956 in New Enterprise, he was united in marriage to Alice Marie (Swartz) Wachter, who survives. Joseph served his country, enlisting in the United States Navy. He was a steamfitter for U.S. Steel by...