All Obituaries

Irene M. Musser March 13, 1926     July 3, 2020        Irene M. Musser, 94, of Williamsburg, passed away early Friday morning, July 3, 2020, at The Village at Morrisons Cove, Martinsburg.      She was born in Greenwood, daughter of the late William H. and Hester A. (Focht) Taylor.  On May 18, 1946, she married Joseph W. Musser in Greenwood, and he preceded her in death on November 23, 2015.     ...

Doris R. Bentzel April 6, 1927        June 29, 2020      Doris R. Bentzel, 93, of Martinsburg, passed away early Monday morning, June 29, 2020 at The Village at Morrisons Cove.      She was born in Ohio, daughter of the late Howard and Hazel (Burr) Hathaway.  Doris was formerly married to the late Kenneth R. Bentzel.      Surviving are two daughters: Pamela J. (Kenneth) Oakes and Brenda K....

Gloria K. Shoenfelt July 1, 1947    June 21, 2020      Gloria K. Shoenfelt, 72, Martinsburg, passed away peacefully late Sunday, June 21, 2020.      She was born in Roaring Spring, daughter of the late Robert Glenn “Pete” and Margaret Kathryn “Peggy” (Campbell) Smith.      Surviving are two daughters: Wendy K. Shoenfelt and Annie M. Musselman; two sons: Toby Lee Shoenfelt and Frankie E....

Pastor Jerry E. Sneath October 16, 1940     June 26, 2020        Pastor Jerry E. Sneath, 79, Altoona, passed away unexpectedly early Friday afternoon, June 26, 2020.      He was born in Altoona, son of the late Robert E. and Anna E. (Raub) Sneath.        Surviving are his wife, Sue Marie (Callett) Sneath; three children: Lance, Vince and Tammy; and many grandchildren.      Jerry grew up in Bellwood and was...

Norma Jean Hritz March 5, 1936    June 9, 2020      Norma Jean Hritz, 84, resident of Homewood at Martinsburg, formerly of Bethel Park, passed away Tuesday afternoon, June 9, 2020 at UPMC Altoona, following a brief illness.      She was born in Pittsburgh, daughter of the late Raymond Kelly and Marie (Tutthill) Kelly-Quast.  On November 2, 1955 she married Robert P. Hritz in Pittsburgh.      Surviving are her...

Randel W. Gensamer July 18, 1949     June 9, 2020        Randel W. Gensamer, 70, Altoona, died unexpectedly Tuesday at his home.      He was born in Los Angeles, CA, son of Charles S. Jr. and Rae N. (Watson) Gensamer. On May 6, 1978, he married the love of his life, Naomi R. Shaw in Altoona, and she preceded him in death on June 28, 2016.      Surviving are his mother of Altoona; a sister, Cindy R. Barton of Altoona; an aunt,...

Stephen J. Bucar November 26, 1936       May 31, 2020      Stephen J. Bucar, 83, of Williamsburg, passed away Sunday evening, May 31, 2020 at UPMC Altoona.      He was born in Ganister, son of the late George S. and Annie R. (Mumich) Bucar.  On October 27, 1995 he married Virginia Lee (Deters) Marvich in Winchester, VA.      Surviving are his beloved wife of 25 years; two step-daughters: Laura...

Sarah Jane Free January 5, 1949 – May 30, 2020 Sarah Jane Free, 71, Ore Hill, rural Roaring Spring, passed away Saturday evening at her residence after a brief illness. She was born in East Freedom the daughter of the late Orville R. and Ida E. (Sollenberger) Snowberger. On October 16, 1965, she married George Calvin Free who still resides at their home. Surviving are two children: Daughter, Doreen Kay (husband, Doug) Easly of Martinsburg, together with Grandchildren Wesley,...

Roger D. Blough January 29, 1955    May 29, 2020      Roger D. Blough, 65, of Philipsburg, formerly of Williamsburg, passed away, Friday afternoon, May 29, 2020 at Hershey Medical Center.      He was born in rural Williamsburg, son of the late Jack N. and Gertrude L. (Gorsuch) Blough.      Surviving are his companion, Beverly Cowher of Philipsburg; a sister, Linda L. Whitaker of Williamsburg; two brothers: Larry...

Marion E. “Gene” Lear November 24, 1946      May 27, 2020      Marion E. “Gene” Lear, 73, of Altoona, formerly of Williamsburg, passed away Wednesday afternoon, May 27, 2020 at UPMC Altoona.      He was born in Williamsburg, son of the late Benjamin Franklin and Irene C. (Hatch) Lear.       Surviving are two daughters: Heather and Sara; a son, Wade; a niece, Lori Lynn; five...