June Marie Berkebile, 86, formerly of Stoystown and Friedens, died January 14, 2022 at Siemon’s Lakeview Manor in Somerset.   Born June 6, 1935 in New York, June was the daughter of Frank and Frances Benko.  Preceded in death by parents and her husband Virgil Berkebile. Survived by special friends Carol and Rich Wagner family, of Stoystown, and cousins: Matthew and Elaine Rypczyk family, of Ruffs Dale. She worked for Selected Risk Insurance Company until her retirement....

Pansy Elizabeth Deeter, 91, of Somerset, formerly of Meyersdale, died Jan. 12, 2022 at Siemon’s Lakeview Manor. Born Jan. 2, 1931 in Garrett, daughter of William and Florence (Albright) Heining. Preceded in death by parents, husband Milton Henry Deeter Jr., brothers John and William Heining, sister Patricia Gross, and son-in-law Kenneth Troutman. Survived by daughter Wanda E. Troutman, Garrett; granddaughter Ann married to Craig Perigo, Stoystown; sister Jeannette Calhoun, Milton; and...

William L. Glessner, 85, of Stonycreek Township, died January 10, 2022 inside the same home where he was born on February 24, 1936. Bill was beloved for his gift of conversation, and he lives on within the stories his friends and family learned so well over the years. He will also be greatly missed as a volunteer and contributing member of the community he loved and where he chose to live his entire life. Bill graduated from Shanksville Stonycreek High School in 1954 and, in 1962, he married...

Shelby Irene Stufft, 74, of Boswell, died Jan. 10, 2022 at UPMC Shadyside. Born Mar. 25, 1947 in Salisbury, daughter of Leroy and Ida (Butler) Reckner. Preceded in death by parents, husband James W. Stufft, sisters: Janet Miller and June Sullivan Hardiman, and brother Foster Reckner. Survived by daughters Rachel married to Joe Barnick, Boswell, and Laura married to Corey Woodward, Franklintown; grandchildren: Cheyenne McDowell and Cody Barnick; sister Hazel Hyde; brother Glenn (Judy)...

Eileen R. Swank, 55, of Somerset, formerly of Windber, died Jan. 9, 2022 at Somerset In Touch Hospice House. Born May 27, 1966 in Windber, daughter of Harold and Peg (Kiss) Martin. Preceded in death by father, brother Kenny Martin, and niece Megan (Harris) Hetz. Survived by mother; husband of 33 years Daniel W. Swank III; loving siblings: Sharon (Bob) Lehman, Joe Martin, and Cindy (John) Glatz; sisters-in-law: Sally (Jim) Shroyer and Dianne (Tim) Harris; brother-in-law Eric Swank;...

Elwood D. Yoder, 77, Berlin, died Jan. 7, 2022 at The Patriot. Born March 11, 1944 in Friedens, son of Bruce L. and Dorothy (Leazier) Yoder. Preceded in death by parents and brother Samuel. Survived by his wife of 56 years, the former Sherry Liberty; children: Joseph J. and Steven E. Yoder, and Susan C. (Chad) Mostoller; grandchildren: Holly (Matt) Dull, Samantha (Nolan) Schneider, Courtney Pryal, Stephaney Pryal, and Jordan Young; great grandchildren: Grace, Ezekiel, Loki, and Lemmy;...

Irene E. “Sis” Wood, 83, Friedens, died Jan. 6, 2022 at UPMC Somerset. Born February 16, 1938 in Philadelphia, daughter of Paul and Irene (Ainis) Curry.  Preceded in death by parents, 2 sisters and 2 brothers.  Survived by her husband of 53 years David S. Wood Jr.; children: Robin (Bob) Custer, Sharon (Rick) Saffer, Glenn (Linda) Atkinson, David (Shane) Wood, Kathy (Roger) Bisick and Donald Atkinson; grandchildren: Abby (Jeff) Stutzman, Jessie (Brad) Younkin, Roger...

George F. Lung, 64, Berlin, died Jan. 6, 2022 at UPMC Somerset. Born July 9, 1957 in Salisbury, son of George W. and Eva Jane (Hampe) Lung. Preceded in death by parents; sisters: Bessie Lung, Nancy Jane Lung, and Linda Streng; and brother Randy Engle. Survived by his wife of 29 ½ years, the former Roberta Gohn; sons: Justin and George A. Lung; grandchildren Audreyella and Blake; and sisters: Gladys (Richard) Wisseman, Deborah Pearl (Gary) Judge, and Karen (Bo) Hause. He attended...

Melissa Lin Suder, 46, Berlin, died January 5, 2022. Born January 19, 1975 in Meyersdale, daughter of James and Jenny Lynn (Harris) Suder of Berlin. Preceded in death by paternal grandparents Jay and Ruth Suder, maternal grandfather Victor Harris, uncle William Harris, and aunt Mary Ann Suder. In addition to her parents, she is survived by her fiance Brian Lowery, sisters: Tabitha Flick and friend Jeff, and Heather (Mark) Harding; niece Katie Flick; nephews: Brentson and Peyton Harding;...

Sarah Catherine “Little Gram” Hafer, 72, Meyersdale, died Jan. 5, 2022 at UPMC Somerset. Born Aug. 7, 1949 in Bedford, daughter of Jesse and Betty (Robbinette) Hafer. Preceded in death by parents, granddaughter Shania Hafer, and friends Lisa Cockey and Sharon Spiker. Survived by sons: Thomas (Lisa) Hafer, Sr., Ronald Hafer, Sr., John (Lisa) Hafer, David (Sonya) Hafer, Sr., and Paul (Ashley) Emerick; stepdaughter Deborah Hafer; grandchildren: Thomas (Jessica) and Brandon (Katie)...