James Luther Burcaw, 84, Berlin, died Feb. 1, 2020. at Meyersdale Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center. Born Dec. 20, 1935 in Shenandoah, VA, son of Charles E. and Alleene (Brown) Burcaw. Preceded in death by parents, first wife Christine Burcaw, and brothers Stewart and Lowell. Survived by his wife of 11 years, the former Carol (Platt) Dickey, stepchildren Tracy Dickey and Lori (Lynn) Hoppert, both of Berlin, step grandchildren Landon Hoppert and fiancée Sarah Walker and Lance...

Janet S. Gulliver, 78, Friedens, went to be with the Lord Feb. 15, 2020 at Forbes Regional Hospital, Monroeville. Born July 12, 1941 in Somerset, daughter of Vernon and Edna (Baker) Shockey. Preceded in death by parents, husband H. Mark, brothers Roy, Jay, and Dale Shockey, and sisters Dorothy Smucker, Ruth Platt, and Betty Shockey. Survived by her son Jim E. Gulliver, Melbourne, FL, granddaughter Emily, sister Jean Walker, sisters-in-law Ada Shockey and Paulette Jenkins, and numerous nieces...

Elizabeth M. “Libby” Custer, 94, Berlin, passed away Feb. 15, 2020, surrounded by her family at Somerset In Touch Hospice House. Born Dec. 17, 1925 in Stonycreek Twp, daughter of Clarence and Ethel (Baughman) Walker. Preceded in death by parents, husband Melvin, sisters Marian and Carol, and brothers Alvin, Blair, Carl, and Telford. Survived by children: James (Christine), Jeanie (Gary) Kimmel, Doug (Cathy), Dianne (Tony) Sneed, and Timothy (Joyce); grandchildren: Steve (Mandy),...

Maverick Joe “Ricky” Wilt infant son of Mark and Jessica (Trent) Wilt, of Shanksville, died Feb. 15, 2020. Also survived by brothers Aiden and Isaac; maternal grandparents Matthew and Elizabeth Trent; and paternal grandparents Brian and Donna Wilt. Private arrangements by Deaner Funeral Home, Stoystown.

Michelle Elizabeth Moore, 47, Cairnbrook, died Feb. 2, 2020 at her parent’s home. Born June 16, 1972 in Valley Forge, daughter of Elwood and Sidney “Pinky” (Carmany) Duppstadt, of Cairnbrook. Also survived by her husband of 20 years Michael Moore; children: Davin Winfield and fiancée Michaela Russic and Ella Duppstadt; step children: Michael Moore Jr. and wife Phung and Christina Moore and fiancé Isiah Michaels; grandchildren: Rowan, Keoni, and Silas; twin...

Mary Ann Stull, 85, New Jersey, passed away peacefully at home on February 4, 2020.  Born February 5, 1934 to Curtis and Iona Stull of Shanksville, Mary Ann graduated from Stonycreek School then moved to NJ with her sister.  Following retirement from Ball Foster, Mary Ann enjoyed an occasional bus trip to the casino, theater with her pal Shirley, shopping, reading, and watching old movies with Gregory Peck. Besides her parents, Mary Ann was predeceased by both sisters, Emma Jean...

Carole K. Duppstadt, 84, of Buckstown, died Jan. 30, 2020 at Somerset In Touch Hospice House. Born Nov. 22, 1935 in Fairhope, daughter of John and Mary (Ellenberger) Benning. Preceded in death by parents, husbands James R. Duppstadt m. 1960-1998 and Stephen Slivka m. 1956-1958, and sisters Imogene Stiffler and Betty Landis. Survived by children: Melody married to Mark Wetmiller, Shelburne, VT, Mark and wife Terri, Matthew and companion Jeanie Riegel, all of Buckstown, Michelle married to...

Leona Rogers Spence, 93, Somerset, died January 23, 2020 at Select Specialty Hospital, Johnstown. Born April 3, 1926 in Central City, daughter of Elmer and Ida (Umberger) Bracken. Preceded in death by parents, former husbands Blakey “Bus” Rogers and Russell Spence. Survived by son Marlin Rogers and wife Trudy, Marienville; stepson Russell and wife Karen, Windber; granddaughter Jennifer Hall, Wilder, ID; great granddaughter Elexis Bagwell; and special friend and...

Joyce Ann (Gill) Beachley, 85, Berlin, passed away peacefully at Somerset In Touch Hospice House on January 26, 2020. Born Sept. 18, 1934 in Baltimore, MD, to the late Russell S. and Lillian M. (Salter) Gill, she married John Beachley in 1956. She is preceded in death by her husband and daughter, Nancy Beachley Froehlich. She is survived by her son, John Beachley II married to the former Darlene Maust, son-in-law James (Tonya) Froehlich, grandchildren Andrea (Josh) Milburn, Rebecca (Ben)...

Doris Louise Sivits, 87, Somerset, died Jan. 30, 2020 at home. Born July 3, 1932 in Somerset, daughter of Robert H. and Emma J. (Brady) Lowery. Preceded in death by parents, husband Edward, 6 brothers, and 4 sisters. Survived by her daughters Connie (Ronald) Weirich, Barb Sivits, Lou Ann (Terry) McCoy, Deanna (Michael) Brivchik, and Angela (David Thomas) Maust; grandchildren Ryan (Tracy), Dorissa, Michael Allie, Bryan (Courtney), Peyton, and Davi; great grandchildren Tristan, Emma, Lauren,...