John Michael Gary, 71, Boswell, passed away Jan. 21, 2019 at Memorial Medical Center, Johnstown. Born Feb. 9, 1947 in Somerset, son of Martin and Sara (Deist) Gary. Preceded in death by parents and son Jay Heidorn. Survived by his wife of 38 years the former Rosalie Magazzu; his first wife Anna; beloved grandson whom he raised Michael Heidorn married to the former Jessica Tylman; children: Connie (Daryl) Bassett, John Gary Jr. and fiancée Lauren Maurer, Debbie Ryan, and Eric, Charles,...

Dorothy E. Landis, 96, Berlin, died Jan. 19, 2019 at Meadow View Nursing Center. Born June 18, 1922 in Akron, Ohio, daughter of Merle and Mildred (Floto) Johnson. Preceded in death by parents and husband Robert Walker Landis. Survived by children: Barbara (Marvin) Hammond, Port Royal, John (Elaine) Landis, Margery (Gary) Will, and Bruce “Chip” (Carolyn) Landis, all of Berlin; grandchildren: Amy (Jason) Hammond-Stong, Mark Hammond, Marvi’jo (Stuart) Farris, John D. (Jesse)...

Ethel Persuhn, 96, Fairhope, died January 20, 2019 at Somerset In Touch Hospice, House. Born March 5, 1922 in Johnstown, daughter of John and Anna (Zacucia) Tabak. Preceded in death by parents, husband Theodore C., son Ronald, infant son Donald, and grandsons Jack and Stacy Persuhn. Survived by children: Theodore W. (Connie) Persuhn, Fairhope, Linda (Gary) Smith, Berlin, Mary Jane (John) Croner, Berlin, Marjorie Persuhn and fiance Jerry Peterson, Jennerstown, and Donna (Roger) Jordan,...

William James Peterman, Jr., 92, of Somerset formerly of Friedens, died Jan. 14, 2019 at The Patriot. Born Feb. 9, 1926 in Stoystown, son of William J. Sr. and Violet (Hipple) Peterman. Preceded in death by parents, wife the former Blanche LaVerne Sturtz, son Timothy, sister Betty Hoggard, and grandson Tanner. Survived by children Billie Jean, Terry married to the former Sherry Wildenmann, and Thomas married to the former Amy Rhodamer, all of Friedens; grandchildren: Jamie, Jody, Abby,...

Willa Mae Decker, 96, Stoystown (Buckstown), died Jan. 8, 2019 at Somerset Hospital. Born June 17, 1922 in Stonycreek Twp., daughter of Wilmer and Catherine (Berkey) Frazier. Preceded in death by parents, husband Lloyd, daughters Nancy Decker and Sandra Wright, an infant son, grandson Brian Wright, sisters Mildred Myers and Geneva Shumaker, and brothers Harold, Paul, Ray, and Lester Frazier. Survived by children: Marlene (late Stephen) Morris, Lancaster, Carolyn Greeley, Somerset, and Dennis...

Edward M. Matse, 84, Chambersburg, died Jan. 2, 2019 at Chambers Pointe Nursing Center. Born Sept. 1, 1934 in Hooversville, son of John and Mary (Mattie) Matse. Preceded in death by parents, and brother George. Survived by his wife of 56 years the former Anna Mae Oster; brother John, Windber; sisters-in-law: Margaret Powell, Doris (Leonard) Mastrocola, Dorothy Meinke, Louise Peterman, and Barbara (Paul) Muro; brother-in-law Walter E. (Betty) Oster; and many loving nieces and nephews. He was...

Jeremy David Ohler, 40, of Donora formerly of Berlin, went to be with the Lord Dec. 31, 2018 at Somerset In Touch Hospice House surrounded by family, friends, and caring nurses. Born July 10, 1978 in Steamboat Springs, CO, son of Roger A. “Rocky” and Patricia (Countryman) Ohler. Preceded in death by maternal grandparents: Paul and Marie (Leydig) Countryman, and paternal grandfather  Leo L. Ohler. Survived by his parents, of Berlin; brothers: Brad Kreinbrook and Jonathan...

Geraldine Elizabeth Raupach, 88, Glencoe, went home to the Lord on Dec. 24, 2018 on the farm. Born June 17, 1930 in Brothersvalley Twp., daughter of Ralph Sr. and Anna Grace (Queer) Landis. Preceded in death by parents; husband Guy Sr.(10-21-2018), son Terrence Paul, grandson Michael Jr.(11-23-2018), brothers: Judd, Levi, Ray, Myron, Devon, Paul, Robert; and Ralph Jr., sisters: Jane Hosken, Phoebe Lutz-Hosselton, brothers-in-law: Charles Hosken and Roy A. Kammer, sisters-in-law: Ruby...

Elmer R. Defibaugh, 85, Stoystown, died Dec. 25, 2018 at home. Born Sept. 19, 1933 in Imler, son of Harry and Ollie (Seymour) Defibaugh. Preceded in death by parents, brothers: Harry, Lloyd, and John Defibaugh, and sister Mary Marek. Survived by his wife of 61 years the former Margaret Fleegle; children: Diana (David) Wheeler, Darlene (Dale) Stahl, Wayne Defibaugh, and Patricia Defibaugh, all of Stoystown; grandchildren: Jolene (Steve) Wadding and George (Jessie) Wheeler; great...

Wayne K. Darr, 90, Berlin, died Dec. 19, 2018 at Meadow View Nursing Center. Born July 19, 1928 in Stonycreek Twp., son of Fred and Gladys (Knepper) Darr. Preceded in death by parents, brothers Fred and Robert, and brothers-in-law Robert Musser and Dr. Donald Lowry. Survived by his wife of 70 years the former Ann Rayman; children: Deborah married to John Hartz, Mt. Pleasant, D. Jane married to William VanTuyl, West Fork, AK, David married to the former Joan Hillegass, Berlin, Kathy...