Scott Rand Van Sickle, 61, Stoystown, died September 20, 2022. Born October 11, 1960 in Johnstown, son of Lawrence H. “Larry” and Corinne (Benoit) Van Sickle. Survived by his parents of Stoystown and sister Theresa married to Daniel Palya, Hedgesville, WV. He was a 1979 graduate of North Star High School and Somerset County Vo-Tech. Former owner/operator of Highland Equipment. He designed and built conveyers. Member of Horner Lutheran Church. A private service will be held at the...

Joyce Elaine Miller, 81, of Hooversville, died September 17, 2022 at UPMC Montefiore following a brief illness. She was born March 30, 1941 in Somerset to Earl and Emily (Friedline) Gindlesperger.  Joyce was a 1959 graduate of Jenner-Boswell Joint High School and represented the school in the marching band where she met her husband Robert Dean Miller.  They were married on June 6, 1959 and raised three children together.  Ever the artist, Joyce collaborated with her...

Vearl Dean Pyle, 79, of Somerset, died Sept. 16, 2022 at home. Born March 5, 1943 in Somerset, son of Franklin W. and Ethel P. (Reese) Pyle. Preceded in death by parents, daughter Denise, brother Wayne, and father-in-law and mother-in-law Floyd and Romayne DePhillips. Survived by his wife of 56 years the former Donna DePhillips; daughters: Deanna married to David Johnson and Danielle Pyle; grandchildren: Cory and Casie Johnson; sister Donna Jean Morgan; and numerous nieces and nephews. He...

Irvin Earl Blough, Jr., 93, formerly of Berlin, left this life on September 9, 2022 at Meyersdale Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center to be with his beloved wife and to meet the Lord. Born August 15, 1929 in Johnstown, son of Irvin Sr. and Luella (Hoffman) Blough. Preceded in death by parents, wife, the former Dolores Dugan, brother Eugene, sister Betty Mitchell, one grandchild, and three great grandchildren already in Heaven. Survived by daughters Brenda (Paul) Bomboy and Deborah (Barry)...

Roger Ellwood Bittner, 71, of Meyersdale, died Sept. 3, 2022. Born Feb. 24, 1951 in Somerset, son of Harry and Ferne (Llewellyn) Bittner. Preceded in death by parents and sister Barbara Jean Miller. Survived by his wife of 46 years the former Karen Fogle; brother Terry Lee (Teresa) Bittner; brothers-in-law Randall Lee Fogle, Michael (Betty Ann) Fogle, and Roger Miller; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was a 1969 graduate of Berlin Brothersvalley High School and a self-employed tractor...

Janet Louise Bender, 91, of Berlin, died Sept. 3, 2022 at The Patriot. Born Dec. 31, 1930 in Brothersvalley Twp., daughter of John Lester and Mary Ella (Hay) Wilhelm. Preceded in death by parents, husband John R. Bender, son James, and brother John L. Wilhelm. Survived by children: Joyce married to David Meese, Berlin, Jackie married to Rich Lotinsky, Berlin, and Jane married to Rob Hondal, Burlington, VT; grandchildren: Greta (Mike) Durst, Benjamin (Debbie) Meese, Ella (Scott) Meese,...

David E. Hostetler, 55, Central City, formerly of Hooversville, died Aug. 31, 2022 at home. Born Feb. 10, 1967 in Johnstown, son of the late Donald and Audrey (Sarver) Hostetler. Survived by sons: Douglas (Breanna) Hostetler and Shawn Hostetler; grandchildren: Allison and Dylen Hostetler; and former wife Michele Hostetler. He was a 1985 graduate of North Star High School and was the former owner of Hostetler Lumber. Member of Quemahoning Rod and Gun Club. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, being...

Pearl Marie Rummel, 79, of Hooversville, died August 30, 2022 at home. Born August 20, 1943 in Johnstown, daughter of Herman and Stella (Shroyer) Swope. Preceded in death by parents; husband James Albert Rummel; son James Arthur Lake Jr.; grandsons: James Scott LaBryer, Randy Monteith, and James Lake III; 3 brothers; and 4 sisters. Survived by children: Brian Swope, Linda (Mark) Monteith, Dorothy LaBryer, Pearl (Marvin) Perriello, Starla Murray, and Edward Rummel; 17 grandchildren; several...

Addalynn Mae Makay, newborn infant daughter of Andrew Makay and Gwendolyn Delancy, was born and died August 30, 2022 at Memorial Medical Center, Johnstown. Survived by parents; maternal grandparents Daniel (Tonia) Delancy; paternal grandparents Charles “Ike” (Christie) Makay; aunt Carly Makay; and uncles Aaron Makay and Randy Delancy. A private service will be held at the convenience of the family. Pastor Joe Brown officiating. Interment Rockwood I.O.O.F. Cemetery. Arrangements...

Marlene E. Conn, 80, of Somerset, went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on August 29, 2022. Born March 12, 1942 in Somerset and raised in New Centerville, daughter of Harry and Marian (Rayman) Clay. Preceded in death by parents and daughter-in-law Lori Conn. Survived by her husband of 60 years Paul Conn; children: Bradley (Carrie) Conn, Brian (Tracy) Conn, Barry Conn, and Deneen (James) Baer; 10 grandchildren; 8 great grandchildren; sister MaryLou Stutzman; and brother Richard...