Neva Jane Hay, 91, Berlin, died May 22, 2022 at Meadow View Nursing Center. Born May 23, 1930 in Somerset, daughter of Edgar Earl and Lillie (Deeter) Frazier. Preceded in death by parents and brother Donald Frazier. Survived by numerous cousins, nieces, nephews, and special friend Barbara Pruszinski. She was a 1948 graduate of Berlin Brothersvalley High School. She completed her nurse’s training at Memorial Hospital in Cumberland, MD and retired as a registered nurse from Elkins Park...

Shirley B. Riley, 85, of Berlin, passed away peacefully at her home on May 21, 2022. Born December 15, 1936 in Berlin, daughter of Maynard “Speedy” and Marie (Ferrell) Bender. Preceded in death by her parents, son David William Riley, sister Janice Bungard, brothers-in-law Robert Cawthern and Gerald Webb, and sisters-in-law Katy Webb and Esther McGann. She is survived by her loving husband of 66 years, William J. Riley; her children, John Martin (Brenda) Riley of Berlin and...

Easton Ray Bloom, 1, of Hooversville, died May 17, 2022 at UPMC Children’s Hospital, Pittsburgh. Born Dec. 10, 2020 in Johnstown, son of Robbie and Kayla (Eash) Bloom. Preceded in death by great grandparents: Paul Derenak, Bruce Scott, Art Bloom, and Helen and Vernon Eash. Survived by parents; sister Arielle Mckinley Bloom; maternal grandparents Jeffrey and Sonja Eash; paternal grandparents Larry and Lillian Bloom; great grandmothers: Eldora Derenak, Pearl Scott, and Marie Bloom;...

George E. Feathers Jr., 67, of Windber, died May 15, 2022 at Arbutus Park Manor. Born May 30, 1954 in Spangler, son of the late George E. Sr. and Dorothy (Donitzen) Feathers. Survived by his wife of 39 years the former Lillian E. Sims; children: George E. III (Lisa) and Carrie Feathers; siblings Dorothy L. (Lester) Peterson, Mary (Mike Mackey) Lucas, William (Deborah) Feathers, and Pamela (William) Sturtz; step mother Louise Feathers; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was a graduate of...

Nettie Ellen Queer, 90, Berlin, died May 13, 2022 at home. Born August 10, 1931 in Stahlstown, daughter of Harry and Hattie (Shaulis) Weaver. Preceded in death by parents, sons: Patrick and Ronald Queer, son-in-law Wilfred Reid, grandsons: Jay and David Queer, brothers: Russell, Vernon, and Simon Weaver, and sisters: Dora Byrd and Mildred Foltz. Survived by children: Frances Reid, Somerset, Pam (Wes) Turinsky and Blane Quinn, both of Berlin, and Donald (Ruby) Queer, Seaford, DE;...

Carole Jeanne (Landis) Holland, 80, of Berlin, breathed her last breath on May 13, 2022. Born Nov. 5, 1941 in Somerset, daughter of Myron “Mike” and Mary (McQuade) Landis. Preceded in death by father, husband Barry “Butch” Holland, nephew Michael Baltzer, and niece Jodi Abramowich. Survived by her mother; daughters: Lani and Lori Holland; granddaughter Emily Fisher; sisters: Sondra Baltzer and Connie Slope. She was a 1959 graduate of Berlin Brothersvalley High School....

Charles J. Weyand Sr., 91, Friedens, died May 9, 2022 at home. Born June 22, 1930 in Quemahoning Twp., son of William Calvin and Mary (Miller) Weyand. Preceded in death by parents, wife the former Mary Williamson, five brothers, and three sisters. Survived by children: Charles J. Jr. and friend Sandy Twombly, Ray (Michele), Terry (Beverly), and Clarence “Buddy” Weyand, and Donna (William) Langham; ten grandchildren; 6 great grandchildren; brother Leroy Weyand; and sisters: Bessie...

Leonard E. Bowser, 81, Wilbur, died May 5, 2022 at the Patriot. Born Nov. 20, 1940 in Somerset, son of Clyde and Mary Jane (Riley) Bowser. Preceded in death by parents, infant daughter Laura Jean, 4 brothers and 4 sisters. Survived by his wife of 60 years, the former Margaret “Peggy” Hetzer; 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...

Dorothy Helen Corden, 90, Friedens, died May 3, 2022 at Memorial Medical Center, Johnstown. Born Nov. 11, 1931 in Acosta, daughter of Samuel and Virgie (Dove) Charlton. Preceded in death by parents, husband George Corden, sons Steven, who passed away on May 1, 2022 and Jeffrey Corden in 1985, brothers: Howard, Vincent, Samuel, Freddy, Frankie, and Ray Charlton, and an infant sister Margaret. Survived by children: Kathy Corden, Mark (Jean) Corden, Douglas Corden, Lisa Corden and friend Robert...

Steven Samuel Corden, 70, Hooversville, died May 1, 2022 at Allegheny General Hospital, Pittsburgh. Born June 26, 1951 in Somerset, son of the late George and Dorothy (Charlton) Corden. Also preceded in death by brother Jeffrey Corden. Survived by his wife of 50 years the former Kathryn Walker; daughter Stacy Corden; granddaughter Samantha Corden and fiancé Nick Holsopple; sisters: Kathy Corden, Lisa Corden, and Georgia (Rick) Meehleib; brothers Mark (Jean) and Douglas Corden; special...