Margaret Florence “Peggy” Bowser, 77, of Wilbur, died June 8, 2023 at home. Born Sept. 7, 1945, daughter of David and Thelma (Shaffer) Hetzer. Preceded in death by parents, husband Leonard E., infant daughter Laura Jean, and brothers James and Edward Hetzer. Survived by sons: Leonard D. (Diane) Bowser and Daniel E. (Christine) Bowser; grandsons: Josh (Kerri) Bowser, Kyle Bowser and girlfriend Erika Ferrante, and Christian and Micaiah Ostrander; great grandchildren: Brooklynne,...

Terrance W. “Terry” Bittner, 82, of Glencoe, passed peacefully at his home on June 3, 2023. Born July 21, 1940 in Hyndman to the late Carl and Helen (Burkett) Bittner. Predeceased by his sisters, Cheryl Custer and Pam Lowery; son Terrance "Bill" Bittner, son-in-law, Randy Gillingham, and granddaughter Janel Gillingham. Terry is survived by the love of his life, his wife of 63 years, Glenda (Webreck) Bittner, and his daughters Kimberly Gillingham, Kelly (Roger) Price and...

Clifton Earl Johnson, 64, of Hooversville, was brutally taken from all the people who loved him by the cruel and senseless actions of another June 2, 2023 in Shade Twp. Born Dec. 25, 1958 in Somerset, son of Dolores (Berkebile) Johnson, of Hooversville, and the late Jack J. Johnson. Also survived by sister Pamela (Jesse) Shroyer, special cousin Bill (Mary) Tirko, and many other cousins and friends too numerous to name. He was a 1976 graduate of North Star High School and owner/operator of...

Samuel A. Erny, Jr., 64, Longs, SC, formerly of Berlin, died May 31, 2023 at home. Born January 2, 1959 in Latrobe, son of Samuel Sr. and Katherine (Seroki) Erny. Preceded in death by parents, son Samuel W. Erny, and brother-in-law Roger Brant. Survived by daughter Kristina (Chad) Berkebile; grandchildren: Cailey, Jaelyn, Sadie, and Samuel Erny; sisters: Darlene Brant, Dodie (Brian) Eller, Carol Lincoln, Sandra (David) Deist, Connie (David) Foust, and Cathy (Jason) Blough; loving stepmother...

Franklin Delano Kimmel, 84, Fairfax, VA, formerly of Glencoe, died May 28, 2023 at the Adler Center in Aldie, VA. Born Dec. 9, 1938 in Glencoe, son of George W. and Nellie M. (Campbell) Kimmel. Preceded in death by parents, five brothers and five sisters. Survived by his wife of 61 years, the former Nancy Platt; sons Jeff Kimmel and Brian (Bettina) Kimmel; granddaughters Elizabeth and Maya Kimmel; and brother Robert Kimmel. He was a 1956 graduate of Berlin Brothersvalley High School and an...

Mary Jane Carmean Palinkas, 74, Somerset, died May 24, 2023 at The Patriot surrounded by her family. Born February 23, 1949 in Somerset, daughter of Clarence and Hazel (Stutzman) Swank. Preceded in death by parents and brother Terry Swank. Survived by her husband of 26 years Michael W. Palinkas; son Kevin Carmean; daughter Stacey (Timothy) Papinchak; and granddaughters Samantha Carmean (Chris Wharton) and Allison Carmean. She was a 1967 graduate of Somerset High School. She was a former LPN...

Wanda Jean Hause, 66, Berlin, died May 19, 2023 at UPMC Somerset. Born January 24, 1957 in Confluence, daughter of Scott and Pearl (Thomas) Hilliard. Preceded in death by parents, and brothers: Ronald, Raymond, Clyde, Dennis “Butch”, Marty, and Keith. Survived by her husband of 50 years, David W.; sons: David II and wife Holly, and Bradley; grandchildren: Samantha (Chris) Miller, Jack Hause, and Maggie (Brady) Shroyer; great grandsons: Teddy and Sawyer; sisters: Ada Faye Shaffer,...

Stephen Anthony Hondal, beloved partner, son, brother, grandfather, uncle, and friend, passed away on May 18, 2023 at the age of 53 at UPMC Somerset. He was born on October 10, 1969 to Robert and LaVerne (Sessa) Hondal, and was cherished by his family and close friends. In addition to his parents, Steve is survived by his partner of 5 years, Robyn Calvert, and her son Zachery Calvert and daughter Jessica Lewis, as well as his step-children, John Nickerson and Cynthia (Ben) Case. He was the...

Irene (nee Segedy) Kubas, 91, of Stoystown, passed away peacefully at home on May 16, 2023. Born in Wilbur, Pennsylvania, Irene is preceded in death by her parents, Albert and Helen Segedy, her husband Joseph Kubas, siblings Anne Segedy, James Segedy, Helen Tober, and Mary Gelsie.  She is survived by her children Cynthia Kubas of Yardley, Nancy Kubas of Clearwater, Florida, and Joseph Kubas of Camp Hill. She will be truly missed by her children, nieces and nephews, all friends and those...

Patricia Elizabeth Davidson Sheriff, 52, of Shanksville, died peacefully at home on May 16, 2023. Trisha was born on September 21, 1970 in Fort Pierce, Florida and is the daughter of Floyd Lindel Davidson and Robin Elizabeth (Castle) Davidson of Penrose, NC. She is survived by her parents, her two daughters, Rebecca Sheriff of Buena Vista, CO and Veronica Sheriff of Leechburg; her husband of 33 years Ronald C. Sheriff II; her sister Stephannie (Davidson) Foster, brother-in-law Eric Foster,...