Duane C. Walker, 88, Somerset (Lincoln Twp.), died April 20, 2024 under hospice care. Born May 13, 1935 in Shanksville, son of Willard W. and Ethel E. (Clites) Walker. Preceded in death by parents, wife the former Janet Hummel, son Price, and brothers Dale and DeVon Walker. Survived by sons: Wade (Marcia) and Emery (Theresa) Walker; daughter-in-law Joyce Walker; grandchildren: Clay (Michele) and Drew (Morgan) Walker, Celeste (Joshua) Decker, Spencer ( Lindsay) Walker, Monica (Gary) Bond,...

Renny J. Reed, 68, Shanksville, died April 19, 2024 at home. Born July 8, 1955 in Johnstown, son of the late Robert Richard and Millie Mae (Haymaker) Reed. Survived by his wife, the former Barbara Glessner; daughter Kaylin married to Justin Trent; and grandchildren Hayley and Chevy Trent. He was a graduate of Conemaugh Twp. High School and was a Vietnam War Army Veteran. Member of Robert P. Hite Post 257 American Legion and the Somerset County Honor Guard. No viewing or service at...

Philson Dorn Hinebaugh III, 24, of Johnstown, formerly of Friedens, went home to be with the Lord April 17, 2024. Born Dec. 30, 1999 in Somerset, son of Philson Jr. and Gina (Samler) Hinebaugh, of Johnstown. Survived by brothers Tristan Newcomb and Preston Hinebaugh; girlfriend Brooklyn Kujawa; many grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends. He was a 2018 graduate of Somerset High School and Somerset Area Technology Center. Phil was employed by CriLon Corp., Somerset, and was a Frac...

Betty Christine Flick, 74, of Somerset, died April 13, 2024 at UPMC Somerset. Born June 5, 1949 in Somerset, daughter of LaVern “Jim” Firestone and Audrey (Bauman) Firestone-Hawkins. Preceded in death by parents, husband Fred, and sisters: Suzanne Jones, Melody Reese, and Amanda Hawkins. Survived by brothers and sisters: Gregory (Barbara) Firestone, Sally (Robert) Snyder, Mark (Belinda) Firestone, and Samantha (Randy) Keller; and numerous nieces and nephews. She was a graduate of...

LaVerne Mowry, 96, Stoystown, died April 3, 2024 at Somerset Healthcare and Rehabilitation. Born Sept. 25, 1927 in Drew, MS, daughter of Eunice and Eloise Rickels. Preceded in death by parents, husband Calvin Mowry, and daughter Carol Mowry. Survived by son Cal Jr.; granddaughters: Lynne Iverson and Nikki (Bobby) Smith; and great grandchildren: Kira, Taylin, and Isabella Smith, and Alex, Ashley, Alyssa, and Aubree Kostyk. She was a former garment worker. Member of First Christian Church,...

Margie “Gram” Hittie, 80, Berlin, died March 31, 2024 at The Patriot. Born December 3, 1943 in Confluence, daughter of Edgar and Dolly (Zimmerman) Holliday. Preceded in death by parents, husband Blaine Hittie, Sr., brother Paul Holliday, infant brother Miles Holliday, and sisters Hilda Ream and Waneda Meager. Survived by children: Blaine Hittie, Jr. and Marcie (Mike) Simmons; step daughter Deby Hittie; grandchildren: Amy (Lee) Sheets, Catelyn Will, Allison Hittie, Jacob Hittie,...

George Dewey Stull Jr., 81, of Shanksville, died March 31, 2024 in Stonycreek Twp. Born August 25, 1942 in Stonycreek Twp., son of George Dewey Sr. and Clara (Brick) Stull. Preceded in death by parents and sisters: Margaret Colflesh and Betty Custer. Survived by sisters: Patricia Shaffer and Virginia Koontz; brother-in-law Clyde Custer; and several nieces and nephews. He was a 1961 graduate of Shanksville-Stonycreek High School and a Vietnam War Army Veteran. Retired from Shanksville Auto...

Patricia A. Monsees, 86, Berlin, formerly of South Bound Brook, NJ, died peacefully March 30, 2024 at Meadow View Nursing Center. Born June 16, 1937 in Plainfield, NJ, daughter of Eugene Monsees and Anna (Hoerler) O’Grady. Preceded in death by parents, step father Clement O’Grady, and sisters Eileen (Thomas) Porter and Marcia Porter. Survived by nieces and nephew: Sharon Porter, Amy (Dennis) Hague, Dana Izzo, Becky (Lonnie) Heffner, Matthew (Billie Jo) Porter, Abby (Jason Glime)...

Donald Ray Wellington, 73, Berlin, died March 28, 2024 at home. Born Oct. 30, 1950 in Somerset, son of Raymond and Vera (Gindlesperger) Wellington. Preceded in death by parents, brothers: Kenneth, Robert, and Tom Wellington, and sister Janet Hay. Survived by son Seth Wellington, sister Patricia Wojnarowski, and several grandchildren, nieces, and nephews. Donald attended Berlin Brothersvalley High School. He enjoyed spending time at the New National Hotel with his friends. No viewing or...

Rose Ann Webreck, 93, Berlin, died March 27, 2024 at home. Born February 22, 1931 in New Baltimore, daughter of Lawrence and Virginia (Topper) Will. Preceded in death by parents, husband Richard, daughter Cindy, son Rick, and 11 brothers and sisters, including her twin Mary Theresa Keller. Survived by her children: Dennis Webreck, Brian (Teena) Webreck, Jeanne (Thomas) Lowry, and Keith Webreck; daughter-in-law Cathy Webreck; 11 grandchildren; 17 great grandchildren; sister-in-law Helen Will;...