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;...

Bradley Allen Hambley, 44, of Hagerstown, MD, died March 23, 2024 at home. Born June 20, 1979 in Somerset, son of Stacey Ann (Mock) Nolf and the late Dennis Ray Hambley. Survived by his mother; wife Bobbie Hambley; brother Matthew (Amy) Hambley; sister Heather Hinkle; and numerous uncles, nieces and nephews. He was a graduate of Turkeyfoot High School. Bradley was an Avid Pittsburgh Steeler’s Fan. Family will receive friends from 1 p.m. until a memorial service at 2 p.m. Saturday at...

Jeffrey Thomas Knepper, 53, Johnstown, went to be with the Lord on March 23, 2024.  Born November 12, 1970 in Johnstown. Preceded in death by grandparents Dorothy Teeter and Reba Atwell, as well as infant sister, Janie Ann. Survived by his loving wife of 29 years, Jennifer (Martin) Knepper; children Douglas and Nathan; parents Thomas A. and Jane (Teeter) Knepper; brother Thomas M. (Jayme) Knepper; numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, as well as niece Dane and nephew Brayden. Jeff is a...

Gorgine M. Gardner, 96, Berlin, died March 23, 2024 at Meadow View Nursing Center. Born May 6, 1927 in Berlin, daughter of George and Flora (Kendall) Horning. Preceded in death by parents, husband Guy F. Gardner, Sr., son Guy, Jr., infant daughter Gwen, brothers Eugene and Ronald Horning, and sisters Phyllis Brant, Frances Brant, and Joan Coleman. Survived by her son Gary (Joyce) Gardner; granddaughter Hayley; sister Annette Rowley; sister-in-law Janelle Horning; and lifelong friend and...