Edward R. Haselbarth, 85, Berlin, died July 22, 2019 at Somerset In Touch Hospice House. Born May 12, 1934 in Salisbury, son of Edward Ernest and Iva Marie (Keefer) Haselbarth. Preceded in death by parents, wife of 46 years the former Sally Glessner, and sister Patricia Louise Haselbarth. Survived by daughters: Jodie (David A.) Hay, Berlin, and Jana (Shawn) Lehman, Carlisle; and grandchildren: Rebecca Hay, and Andrew and Sara Lehman. He was a graduate of Salisbury Elk Lick High School. He...

Marlin R. Dively, 76, Friedens, died July 22, 2019 at home. Born Jan. 19, 1943 in Somerset, son of William Henry and Elenor Jean (Rankin) Dively. Preceded in death by parents and great grandson Liam William Dively. Survived by his wife of 55 years the former Hilda Kay Lowery; sons Daniel “Dink” (Susan) Dively, Friedens, and Michael (Sherry Colflesh) Dively, Somerset; granddaughters: Courtney Dively, Greensburg, and Lyndsey Dively, Friedens; brothers: William (Linda), Somerset,...

Robert L. Casper, 69, Stoystown, died July 19, 2019 at home. Born October 28, 1949 in Somerset, son of John and Mary (Yonish) Casper. Preceded in death by parents, son Aaron R., and brother Richard. Survived by his wife of 44 years, the former Valerie Swartzwelder, brother John “Butch” Casper, Stoystown, 6 nieces and nephews, and 8 great nieces and nephews. He was a 1967 graduate of Shade Central City High School and a Vietnam War Army veteran. He was a partner in Casper Trucking...

Dixie Colleen Johnson, 80, of Hooversville formerly of Cleveland, OH, died July 11, 2019 at Memorial Medical Center, Johnstown. Born Jan 2, 1939 in Hooversville, daughter of Clifton and Mary (Umberger) Johnson. Preceded in death by parents, brothers: Jack and Jerry, and sisters: Janet Johnson and Linda Ferrell. Survived by sisters-in-law: Dolores and Florence Johnson; brother-in-law Ray Ferrell; nephew Clifton Johnson; and niece Pamela (Jesse) Shroyer. She was a 1957 graduate of Forbes High...

Jean Fay Phillips, 93, Stoystown (Kimmelton), died July 2, 2019 at Somerset In Touch Hospice House. Born Oct. 29, 1925 in Kimmelton, daughter of Harry and Vesta (Sipe) Bowers. Preceded in death by parents, husband Clyde “Bud”, grandson Gregory Scott Glover, sons-in-law Wayne Glover, Dana Keith Sr., and Terry Swank, sister Eleanor Miller, and brother Ronald Bowers. Survived by daughters: Nancy Glover, Cathy Keith, and Connie Swank, all of Stoystown; grandchildren: Brian (Melissa)...

Steve P. Jano, 79, Berlin, died June 26, 2019 at home. Born Feb. 13, 1940 in “Sheep Ridge” Somerset, son of Steve and Florence (Lepley) Jano. Preceded in death by parents, sister Helen, brother Clyde, and brothers-in-law Eugene “Bud” Weigle and Harold Hutchens. Survived by his loving wife of 57 years the former Margie Chizek; children: Stephanie (Ed Slifco) Jano, Berlin, and Steve J. married to the former Cassandra Mort, Duncansville; grandchildren: Teresa...

Yvonne E. Weigle, 80, Friedens, died June 26, 2019, at Conemaugh Memorial Hospital. Born Aug. 23, 1938 in Rock Glen, daughter of Clyde and Irene (Aten) Masteller. Preceded in death by parents and infant son Danny. Survived by her husband of 59 years Thomas “Pap”; children: Jody (Tom) Ferguson, Berlin, Tom Jr., (Timberlie), Hooversville, Mark (Mary), Friedens; Lori Shaffer (fiancé Ken Blair), Kantner; 5 grandchildren; 2 step grandchildren; 10 great grandchildren; sister...

Juanita Marie (Sarver) Martin, 51, Stoystown, died June 23, 2019 at home. Born Feb. 18, 1968 in Syracuse, NY, daughter of Ruth (Hagans) Stump, New Florence, and Wayne Sarver and wife Becky, Stoystown. Preceded in death by sister Marlana Sarver, step father Terry Stump, and nephew Kevin Gindlesperger. Also survived by son Hunter Luke Martin, at home, and his father Frank Martin, Listie; brother Bradley Grant Sarver, Bolivar; step sister Cathy married to Jim Serrian, Windber; half brother Jeff...

Shirley Ann Berkey, 81, Stoystown, died unexpectedly June 23, 2019 at home. Born Oct. 4, 1937 in Somerset, daughter of Robert and Elizabeth (Veres) Gindlesperger. Preceded in death by parents, husband Milford W. Sr., and sister Nina Shaffer and her husband Fred.  Survived by children: Kimberly D., Stoystown, Roxann D. married to Timothy Mapes, Berlin, and Milford W. Jr., married to the former Glenda Yutzy, Amissville, VA; grandsons: Tyler James Berkey and fiancée Taylor Case and...

Edith G. Hoffman, 97, Berlin, died June 18, 2019 at Somerset In Touch Hospice House. Born March 24, 1922 in Friedens, daughter of Willard and Edna (Rhoads) Lease. Preceded in death by parents, step mother Miriam (Peck) Lease, husband Floyd, grandson Mark Hoffman, sisters Elaine Pyle and Arlene Cassidy, brother Elvin Lease, and son-in-law James Scurfield. Survived by children: Jane Scurfield, and John Hoffman, both of Berlin; grandchildren: Scott (Melissa) and Rick (Michelle) Scurfield, Sue...