Charles Aurndt, 89, Garrett, died Nov. 9, 2018 at Somerset Hospital. Born March 30, 1929 in Brothersvalley Twp. Preceded in death by grandmother Minnie Llewellyn, mother Etta Werner, uncle Bill Llewellyn, brothers William, Rodger, and Donald Werner, sister Sally Romesburg, and son-in-law Larry Hilliard. Survived by his wife of 67 years the former Freda Mankamyer; children: William married to the former Sandra Dermer, Cindy married to Mike Krepelka, and Angela married to Brian Dermer;...

Gene William Muro, 73, Hooversville, died Nov. 6, 2018 at home. Born March 29, 1945 in Johnstown, son of the late Paul and Helen (Marchetti) Muro. Survived by these children: Kimberly married to Michael Carroll, Hollsopple, Jerome, at home, Gina married to Herman McDonald, Berlin, Genette married to Joseph Swank, Friedens, Geneffer married to Earl Moore, Williamsport, and Geneanne married to Wesley Fritz, Berlin; grandchildren: Shelby Lyons and Luke Smith, Ashley Miller and Tyler Muro, Cody...

Leon Ernest “Pappy” Rhodamer, 89, Sheep Ridge Rd., Somerset, died Nov. 1, 2018 at Meyersdale Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center. Born Aug. 3, 1929 in Somerset, son of Charles and Linnie (Platt) Rhodamer. Preceded in death by parents, wife the former Frances Baer, infant daughter Lori, great grandson Gage Baumgardner, sisters: Orpha Stern, Edna Gilmore, Hazel McLaney, April May Berkley, and Pauline Will, and brother Lloyd. Survived by children Amy married to Thomas Peterman,...

K. DeWayne “Bum” Berkebile, 87, Hooversville, died  Oct. 28, 2018 at home. Born Jan. 21, 1931 in Hooversville son of Kenneth Paul and Josephine (Berkebile) Berkebile. Preceded in death by parents, wife the former Dolores McKenna, and brothers: Terry and Gene Berkebile. Survived by his sons: Scott married to the former Susan Villa, Johnstown, and Kevin and life partner Diane, Lincoln University; grandchildren: Bryan (Dawn), Thomas, and Brandon Berkebile; great grandson:...

Shirley Katherine Gaffron, 64, Berlin, died Oct. 25, 2018 at Memorial Medical Center, Johnstown. Born Oct. 23, 1954 in Pittsburgh, daughter of Regis and Margaret (Lau) Brueggman. Preceded in death by her father. Survived by her mother of Pittsburgh; husband of 44 years, Robert C.; children: Jenny (Jonathan) Woytek, Katie (Brendan) Nicholson, Annie (Andrew) Bargielski, Elizabeth Gaffron and boyfriend Jay Herringdine, and Olivia Gaffron, a student at Mercyhurst University; grandchildren:...

Walter E. Felgar, Jr., 75, of Roaring Spring, formerly of Berlin, died Oct. 22, 2018 at Conemaugh Nason Medical Center. Born Oct. 7, 1943 in Greensburg, son of Walter Sr. and Mary (Mertz) Felgar. Preceded in death by parents, and son Eric. Survived by his wife of 39 years the former Patricia Mobley; children: Jay and Scott Felgar; and three grandchildren. He was a graduate of Greensburg High School and was a U.S. Army Vietnam War Veteran. He retired as a track inspector for CSX Railroad....

Guy Arthur Raupach, Sr., 90, Glencoe, went home to the Lord on Oct. 21, 2018 on the farm. Born July 17, 1928 in Glencoe, son of Frederick M. and Beulah I. (Leister) Raupach. Preceded in death by parents, son Terrence Paul, and brothers Ray, Dale, Bob, Jack, and Larry. Survived by his wife, the former Geraldine E. Landis, to whom he would have celebrated 70 wonderful years of life together on Nov. 24, 2018; sons Guy A. Jr. and wife Barbara, Grafton, WV, and Michael C. and wife Renee, Garrett;...

A. Glenn Scott, 91, Friedens, died Oct. 13, 2018 at Meadow View Nursing Center. Born July 12, 1927 in Stonycreek Twp., son of Ezra and Sadie (Martin) Scott. Preceded in death by parents, brother Leroy, and sisters Rachel Miller and Ruth Browning. Survived by his wife of 68 years, the former Janet Schrock, and children Cindy, Linda, and David Scott, all of Friedens. He was a partner and operator of Stonylake Farm. Lifetime member of Unity United Church of Christ. Family will receive friends...

Irene Ludy, 90, Glencoe, died Oct. 6, 2018 at home. Born May 26, 1928 in Boynton, daughter of Hubert and Florence (Brown) Christner. Preceded in death by parents, husband Harry F. “Bunn” Ludy, daughter Karen and husband James Woytek, granddaughter Gail Baughman, brothers: Paul, Earl, and Everett Christner, and sister Kathleen Gutowski. Survived by children: Bonnie married to Melvin Baughman, Glencoe, Deborah married to John Imhoff, Meyersdale, Beverly Ludy, Windber, and Daniel...

Jane Ann (Custer) Countryman Emerick, 60, of Garrett, died Sept. 26, 2018 at Memorial Medical Center, Johnstown. Born Nov. 11, 1957 in Meyersdale, daughter of Donald O. and Nancy (LaBute) Custer, of Berlin. Preceded in death by sister Joyce Custer, and first husband Kenneth Countryman. Survived by parents; husband David W. Emerick; son Alex (Christine) Countryman, Berlin; granddaughter Lily Countryman; step daughter Samantha Emerick and her daughters; and sister Jill (Glen) Wagner,...