Eugene Neil Pile, 83, Friedens, died July 20, 2020 at home. Born Feb. 26, 1937 in Somerset, son of Eugene “Gene” and Helen (Snyder) Pile. Preceded in death by parents, wife of 63 years the former Eunice Hottle, and grandson Adam Marsh. Survived by children: Hollie Joy Nelson and fiancé John Welsch, DuBois, Eugene “Buster” II married to the former Sarah Gillespie, Friedens, and Valerie Koreny and fiancé Mike Williams, Winchester, VA; grandchildren: Ryan...

Alma Kay Henzler, 79, of Friedens, passed away on Tuesday, July 28, 2020 following a brave battle with cancer.  She was born on August 6, 1940 in Westmoreland County, daughter of the late Arthur and Hazel (Becker) Williams.  Her family and friends called her Kay.  Kay worked at Sweeney's Restaurant as a young teenager.  She went on to work for Matway Chevrolet for many years and retired at the age of 73 from Ogden Newspaper Company.  She was a member of the...

Shirley Ann “Pip” Esherick, 69, Somerset, died July 27, 2020 at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital, Pittsburgh. Born Oct. 28, 1950 in Detroit, MI, daughter of Terrance and Glada (Edmonson) Walter. Preceded in death by parents and son Ryan Esherick. Survived by husband Barry Esherick; children: Stephen Walter, Karl Benzies, and Lauren and Aaron Esherick; great granddaughter Amanda Benzies; brother Terry Walter and wife Patty and their children: Howie, Mandy, Katie, and Terri Lynn; brother...

Maxine Joy (Dinning) Ott, 92, of Stoystown entered into the presence of her Savior on July 20, 2020 at home surrounded by her family.  Maxine was born May 21, 1928 in Kantner, daughter of the late Raymond and Leola (Croyle) Dinning, Sr. of Stoystown. She was preceded in death by her adoring husband, Paul, with whom she celebrated 70 years of marriage on November 14, 2015.  She also was preceded in death by her brother, Ray Dinning, Jr., sister, Judith (Dinning) Littlejohn,...

Benedict Joseph Straka Sr., 78, Berlin, died July 21, 2020 at UPMC Somerset. Born March 19, 1942 in Jenners, son of John and Anna (Mriglud) Straka. Preceded in death by parents, wife the former Mary Miller, daughters: Beverley and Brenda Straka, and brother Joseph. Survived by children: Benedict (Wendy) Straka Jr., Crossville, TN, and Barbara Gardner and special friend Paul Stump, Stephens City, VA; grandchildren: Beth Anne (Brandon) Herman, Jacob Harrison Gardner, and Bradley James Straka;...

Betty Arlene Hay, 73, Fairhope, was called home to tend God’s garden July 15, 2020 at Rest Assured Living Center. Born Jan. 8, 1947 in Meyersdale, daughter of Albert Sr. and Malinda (Crissinger) Keefer. Preceded in death by parents and brother, Albert, Jr. Survived by her husband of 54 years, Carl A. Hay, Jr.; children Dwayne (Joy) Hay and Carla (Andrew) Chonko, both of Fairhope; grandchildren: Alex, Sarah, Jackson, Josiah, Gabby, Ashley (special friend Bill), Autumn, Andrew, August,...

Betty Jean “Betty O” Sheeler O’Leary, 95, Somerset, died July 16, 2020 at The Patriot. Born Oct. 14, 1924 in Somerset, daughter of Norman and Ollie (Carver) Pile. Preceded in death by parents, husbands: George Sheeler and John F. O’Leary, sister Lois (Gene) Fitzgerald, and son-in-law John William Mostoller. Survived by daughter Beverly Mostoller, with whom she resided; special nephews: Barry (Debra) and Douglas (Pamela) Fitzgerald; great niece Danielle (Morgan)...

Ethel Louise Swartzwelder, 86, of Somerset formerly of Stoystown, died July 11, 2020 at The Patriot. Born May 25, 1934 in Central City (Shade Twp), daughter of Harry and Ruth (Custer) Manges. Preceded in death by parents, husband Devear, son Randy, brother Harry “Butch”, and sister Jean Soho. Survived by daughter Linda (Harold) Schrock; daughter-in-law Kathy (John) Fox; grandchildren: Kerry Schrock, Joseph (Melissa) Schrock, Jeremy (Shelby) Swartzwelder, and Tonya (Jeffrey)...

Douglas Ray Ludy, 54, Glencoe, died July 14, 2020 at home. Born Nov. 6, 1965 in Cumberland, MD, son of Shirley (Shultz) Ludy and the late Noah “Tom” Ludy. Survived by his mother, wife Stacy Knieriem, Son Ray Ludy, and sisters Linda (Ronald) Lawhon and Carol Jean (Michael) Weimer. He was a graduate of Somerset Christian School and a crane operator for Local 66 Operators Union. He enjoyed working on cars. He will be sadly missed by family and friends. A private memorial service...

Anna Darlene Poorbaugh, 86, Fairhope, went to be with the Lord July 10, 2020 at Meadow View Nursing Center. Born April 8, 1934 in Frostburg, MD, daughter of Stanley Webster and Florence (McKenzie) Warne. Preceded in death by parents, husband Samuel Wayne Poorbaugh, sister Helen Chaney, and brother Everett Warne. Survived by children: Pamela Ann (Keith) Hetrick, Fort Hill, David Wayne (Charlene) Poorbaugh, Fairhope, and Patricia Lynn (Jon) Marteney, Meyersdale; grandchildren: James L....