Margie Jane Housel, 50, Meyersdale. Died February 24, 2021 at her home. Born in Meyersdale November 7, 1971 to the late James and Beatrice (Bowser) Housel, Sr. Survived by her boyfriend, Dale Neimiller. Daughter, Beatrice Housel. Son, Jessie Housel. Siblings, James (Elizabeth) Housel II, Ricky (Sue) Housel, Theresa (John Neimiller) Shuck, and Mary Coddington. There will be no Funeral Services. Interment at the Reform Cemetery in Meyersdale. Arrangements by the M. Ray Leckemby Funeral Home. (www.mrayleckembyfh.com)

Richard Wesley Schurg, 78, Meyersdale, died February 22, 2021 at his home surrounded by his family. Born November 2, 1942 in Midland, MD to the late Raymond and Virginia (Hunt) Schurg. Preceded in death by sons, George Schurg, Mike Wilt, and Ed Schurg. Daughter, Tina Sanner. Brothers, Ed, Dale, and Carl Schurg. Survived by his wife, Rose (Housel) Schurg. Sons, Ken (Sunday) Wilt, and Don (Diane) Schurg. Daughters, Julie (Ed) Walker, Connie Miller, and Kim (Roger) Broadwater. Eighteen Grandchildren. Numerous Great Grandchildren and Great-Great Grandchildren. Sisters, Rosie Giffin and Anna Jean (John) Castle. Richard belonged to the Hostetler Church of the Brethren and Eastern Garrett County...

Darrell L. Kyle, age 73, of West Salisbury, passed away Friday, February 5, 2021. He was born in Lonaconing, Maryland February 6, 1947 and a graduate of Valley High School in 1965. Darrell was a veteran of the Army stationed in Texas and worked at PPG in Cumberland after the service. He spent most of his life in construction, always building something for someone including homes and businesses and recreational homes that he built over the years. He put his talents to use and made beautiful household furnishings through his carpentry. Darrell was an avid fishermen and hunter and was involved in gunsmithing, repairing and selling firearms for local people, Hoover Outfitting, and Laurel Sport...

Faye A. Pritts, 91, Rockwood. Beloved mother and grandmother went home to be with the Lord January 29, 2021. Preceded in death by her parents, Walter and Gladys (Knopsnyder) Frye. Sister, Thelma Misurda. Great Granddaughter, Vanessa Wiley. Survived by her children, Chalmers (Darla) Pritts and Dorena (Roy) Scott. Granddaughter whom she raised, Raquel Atcherson. Grandchildren, Shane Hyatt, Jason Hyatt, Christine Wilt, Melissa Siems, and Jesse Pritts. Great Grandchildren, Courtney, Travis, Caitlin, Kylee, Chloe, Chase, Cole, Brady, Blake, Alexis, and Christopher. Great Great Grandchildren, Jayce, Shayne, Levi, Noah, and Logan. Sister-in-laws, Sherri Pritts and Doris Pritts. Good friends, Dale,...

Peggy Ruth (Shepler) Dunmeyer, 73, Meyersdale, went home to be with the Lord on January 20, 2021 at Meadow View Nursing Center. Preceded in death by her husband, David Dunmeyer, Jr. Survived by her daughters: Melanie (Jim) McFarland, Kathy (Brian) Strong, and Janet Fleegle. Son, David Dunmeyer, III. Grandchildren: Travis (Carlissa) McFarland, Sydney (Nick) Rosati, Kayla Dunmeyer, Kyle Dunmeyer, Heather Fleegle, Emily Fleegle, and Sarah Fleegle. Great Grandchildren: Morgan and Audrey McFarland, Conner Geary, Keira and Kaycee. Brother, Alex Shepler. Several nieces and nephews. Per Peggy's wishes there will be no Funeral Service. Arrangements by the M. Ray Leckemby Funeral Home....

Donald Roscoe Younkin, 83, of Garrett, died January 19, 2021 at Siemon's Lakeview Manor Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Donald was the son of the late James Derwood Younkin and Nelda (Shanks) Younkin. He was born February 26, 1937 in Rockwood, graduated from Rockwood High School in 1955. Donald was married to the late Judy Ann (Hoover) Younkin for 52 years. Besides his parents and wife, he is also preceded in death by a son, Spencer Dean Younkin, and a sister, Linda (Younkin) Raeger. Survived by his son, Stuart Don Younkin and his wife,, Janet (Lamison) Younkin, of Shepherdstown, WV. Sister, Luanne Knopsnyder of Rockwood. Several nieces and nephews. Donald worked for the B & O...

Donald Lowery, 81, Salisbury, died January 14, 2021. Arrangements are incomplete at this time. Arrangements by the M. Ray Leckemby Funeral Home (www.mrayleckembyfh.com)

Harold Eugene Hotchkiss, Sr., 76, Meyersdale. Died January 14, 2021 at home. Born in Meyersdale, June 23, 1944 to the late Robert A. and Marcella (Romesberg) Hotchkiss. Preceded in death by his wife, Delores (Beal) Hotchkiss. Brothers, Bob, Fred, and Ron. Sisters, Josephine and Barb. Survived by his children: Deanna Yachere of Somerset, Wendy (Richard) Maust of Springs, Mike Hotchkiss of Meyersdale, and JR (Lana) Hotchkiss of Salisbury. Grandchildren: Heather Yachere, Kortni (Jon) Pribelsky, Brooke (Justin) Sommers, Haile (Jonathan Pritts) Hotchkiss, Zach Hotchkiss, Cory (Shasta) Hotchkiss, Peyton Hotchkiss, and Shelby Hotchkiss. 15 Great Grandchildren. Sisters, Deb Hoover and Robin...

Caroline Lee (Straw) Coughenour, 72, of Salisbury, Pennsylvania, departed peacefully to be with Our Lord on January 11, 2021, with her husband, children and their families surrounding her. She passed away at Somerset UPMC Medical Center following a sudden debilitating episode. She was born November 30, 1948, to Jane (Bishop) and Walter Straw in Marion, Ohio. Carol has a younger brother, Richard Straw, who lives in Raleigh, North Carolina, with his wife Isabel. Richard and Isabel have three children, Marisa, Jessica, and Sam. Carol lived in Marion and graduated from Harding High School in 1967. Following high school graduation, she attended beauty school in Marion. 1967 was also the fateful...

Rose Marie (Duvall) Rice, 81, Meyersdale. Died December 29, 2020 at Meyersdale Medical Center. Born in Meyersdale January 28, 1939 to the late John and Beulah (Bockes) Duvall. Preceded in death by husband, Gordon Rice, Sr.. Son, Charles J. Rice. Son-in-law, Craig Robison. Brothers, John and James Duvall. Survived by children: Alice Rice, Gordon Rice, Jr., David (Stacey) Rice, Sharon Robison, and Michelle (Sherman) England. Grandchildren:Adam Rice, Taylor Rice, Mitchell Rice, Alicia Winebrenner, Nikki Vena, Ryan (Bradee) Lauver, Emily Lauver, Hannah (Caleb) Denney, Abigail (Joshua) Guy, Nikki Hetrick, Michael Knecht, and Dominic Knecht. Eighteen Great Grandchildren. Brothers, Larry and Mickey...

Linda Lorraine (Ackerman) Bowman, 74, Meyersdale. Died December 25, 2020 at her home. Born in Garrett July 26, 1946 to the late Simon and Ora Mae (Schramm) Ackerman. Preceded in death by her husband, Vernon Bowman. Sister, Ila Mae Keith. Brother, Simon Ackerman. Survived by daughters, Heidi (Mel) Burley and Tawnya (Terry) Miller. Grandchildren: Kendra (Ricky Leydig) Haines, Kierra Haines, and Jack Miller. Great Grandchildren: Lydia Rugg, Lahna Dice, Zane Snuffer, Rylan Leydig, and one on the way. Brothers: Charles, Ron, and Don Ackerman. Sisters: Mildred Deem, Ellen Nightingale, and Peggy Reynolds. Linda loved spending time with her family, she was a great mom, grandmother, and great...

Donna Kay (Bittner) Shaffer, 77, Meyersdale. Died December 18, 2020 at her residence. Born in Boynton December 1, 1943 to the late John and Rita (Robertson) Bittner. Preceded in death by her husband, Dewey (Jock) Shaffer. Daughter, Karen Sue Shaffer. Brothers: William, Johnny, and Keith Bittner. Survived by her daughters: Sandy Phillips, Janet (Dean) Snyder, and Donna (Scott) Bittner. Son, Dewey A. Shaffer. Sister, Deb (James) Zimmers. Grandchildren: Chrissy (Seth Nazarak) Phillips, Ashley (Jamie) Foy, Amber Snyder, Jenna Snyder, and Faith Bittner. Great Grandchildren: Braxton, Cooper, and Dana Foy, and Elizabeth and Madison Nazarak. The Graveside Service will be held on Tuesday, December...

On Sunday, December 13, 2020 Vernon Dale Bowman, Sr., loving husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather passed away peacefully at Mountain City Center, Frostburg, MD at the age of 86, after his battle to Covid-19. Preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Amanda (Burkett) Bowman. Brother, Charles Bowman. Sister, Ruth Faidley. Survived by his wife off 44 years, Linda (Ackerman) Bowman. Children: Dale (Janie) Bowman of West Virginia, Heidi (Mel) Burley, and Tawnya (Terry) Miller of Meyersdale. Grandchildren: Dale (Courtney) Bowman III, Kendra (Ricky Leydig) Haines, Kierra Haines, and Jack Miller. Great Grandchildren: Lydia Rugg, Lahna Dice, Zane Snuffer, Rylan Leydig, and one on...

Larry Grant Fleegle, 79, Berlin. Died December 13, 2020 at Chan Soon-Shiong Medical Center. Born in Windber April 21, 1941 to the late Grant and Florence (Manges) Fleegle. Survived by his wife, Cathy (Suder) Fleegle. Son, Ed Fleegle. Daughter, Donna (Jeff) King. Sister, Bonnie Fleegle. Brother, Wayne Fleegle. Step-children, Eric Beckner and Ryan (Holly) Beckner. Grandchildren: Heather Fleegle, Sarah Fleegle, and Emily Fleegle. Step Grandchildren: Morgan Beckner, Miley Beckner, Candice Mahoney, and Raegan Beckner. Larry served in the United States Army. He enjoyed woodworking. There will be no services. Arrangements by the M. Ray Leckemby Funeral Home. (www.mrayleckembyfh.com)

Carmen M. Folk 100, of Berlin, went to be with the Lord November 17, 2020 at Meadow View Nursing Center. Born August 29, 1920, in Avilton, MD, she is the daughter of the late Robert C. and Florence (Ringler) Newman. Also preceded in death by her husband Enos, brothers, Theodore, Earl, Charles "Pete" and Joseph, sisters Harriet and Esther and niece Joan. Survived by son John and nieces Carol, Rose and Debbie. Friends will be received from 2-4 & 6-8 Thursday in the M. Ray Leckemby Funeral Home where services will be held at 2 pm Friday with Reverend Thomas Sprowls officiating. Interment in Salisbury Cemetery.

Gregory Ellsworth Weimer Sr., 64, born in Meyersdale, PA on July17, 1956, went to be with his Heavenly Father on November 15, 2020. He was proceded in death by his mother JoAnne (Long) Weimer, father Elmer Weimer and son Richard Most Jr. He is survived by his wife Mary Beal Weimer that was the love of his life. He is also survived by his children Stephanie Porterfield, Brian (Amanda) Most, Deanna (Andy) Foose, Tonya Brenneman and fiance Greg White, GregoryWeimer Jr.,Amy (Romulo Jr.) Gabuya, Brittany (Owen) Crissey, Robert (Dena) Howe. Brothers Dean (Julie) Weimer, Bryan (Kim) Weimer, sister Roxann (Elmer) Caton, his grandkids, Ryley Brady, Sarah Brenneman, Charles Porterfield, Bryant "Boogs"...

Minnie F. (Sechler) Romesberg, 90 of Garrett, PA born January 1, 1930, went to be with her Lord and Savior November 11, 2020 at UPMC Mercy Hospital Pittsburgh, after a long battle of Alzheimer's Dementia and a recent brain bleed from a fall. She was a resident of the Patriot in Somerset, PA. Minnie was the daughter of the late Ray S. and Ada Margaret (Swearman) Sechler of St. Paul, PA. Also, preceded in death by husband Dwight "Chic" Romesberg, infant daughter Kathy Ann, brother Charlie and numerous in-laws and other relatives. Survived by sister Arlene (Sechler) Wilhelm of Listonburg, PA and a brother Paul Sechler of Ranson, WV. Also, survived by the following children, grandchildren and...

Kevin Michael Cox, 60, Garrett, died September 2, 2020 at his home. Born in Meyersdale, Pa. May 19, 1960. Preceded in death by his son, Chad Cox. Survived by his parents, William and Mildred (Knopsnyder) Cox. Wife, Cindy Hay-Cox. Sister, Lisa (William) Coleman. Nieces: Erin (Aric) Tressler and Kristi (Allen) Ansell. Great-niece and nephew: Courtney and Austin Ansell. Per Kevin's wishes there will be no Funeral Service. Arrangements by the M. Ray Leckemby Funeral Home (www.mrayleckembyfh.com)

Amos S. Zook, 93, Meyersdale, died August 21, 2020 at his home. Born May 11, 1927, in Meyersdale, Pa. He was the son of the late Samuel and Sevilla (Kinsinger) Zook. He is preceded in death by his loving wife in 2013, Annie Slabaugh Zook. Daughter, Esther Zook on July 29, 2020. Grandchildren, Daniel Zook and Martha Peachey. Great Grandchildren, Angelina Mazelin and Jeno Kinsinger. Brother, Andy Zook. Sister, Annie Zook. Survived by the following six children: Ida (David) Peachey of Meyersdale, Bennie (Nancy Lee) Zook of Kinsman, Ohio, Lewis (Hettie Yoder) Zook of Meyersdale, David (Ruth Peachey) Zook of Swanton, Maryland, Sylvia (Bennie) Hostetler of Ballard, West Virginia, and Rufus...

Rose Marie (Crissey) Werner, 87, Meyersdale. Died August 16, 2020 at Meyersdale Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center. Born in Meyersdale May 3, 1933 to the late William H. and Edith (Smith) Crissey. Preceded in death by sisters, Elenora Pyle and Kathern Bennett. Brothers: Elmer, Lincoln, Harry, and William Crissey. Husband, Earl E. Werner. Survived by her son, Lee E. Werner. Daughter, Brenda S. Myers. Grandchildren: James T. (Cassandra) Walker, Leo (Stephanie ) Morocco, and Tara Werner. Great Grandchildren: Jaxon, Weston, Maddie, Michaela, Andra. Numerous nieces and nephews. Rose loved spending time with her family. She enjoyed baking cookies, pies, cakes, talking on the phone, and she...

Esther A. Zook, 62, Meyersdale, died July 29, 2020, at her home. Born October 7, 1957, in Meyersdale, Pa. She is the daughter of Amos A. Zook and the late Annie (Slabaugh) Zook. Survived by her siblings; Ida (David) Peachey of Meyersdale, Bennie (Nancy) Zook of Kinsman, Ohio, Lewis (Hettie) Zook of Meyersdale, David (Ruth) Zook of Swanton, Maryland, Sylvia (Bennie) Hosteler of Ballard, West Virginia, and Rufus (Rachel) Zook of Mio, Michigan. Twenty-one nieces and nephews. Family and friends will be received at the home of Paul Beachy 4225 Kin Mill Road, Meyersdale, Thursday, July 30, 2020 from 9:00 AM (DST) to 9:00 PM (DST). Funeral services will be conducted in the Summit Mills Old Order...