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Bobby Vasco Gray, 87, of Oakland, MD, passed away Thursday, August 26, 2021, at Garrett Regional Medical Center, Oakland. Born November 16, 1933, in Staunton, VA, he was the son of the late Robert Gray and Thelma (Liptrap) Ellinger. He was also preceded in death by two sisters, Margaret "Peggy" Sprouse and Fonda Ellinger. Mr. Gray was a retired electrician, having worked at the Social Security Administration complex in Baltimore. He had previously worked as a shipyard supervisor for Bethlehem Steel. A U.S. Army veteran of the Korean War, he was a member of Proctor Kildow Post 71, American Legion. Bobby is survived by his wife, Sandra Ann (Rodeheaver) Wassil Gray, whom he married March 18,...

Jayne K. Deal, 69, of Friedens, PA and formerly of Salisbury, PA, died Saturday, June 26, 2021, at UPMC Somerset, Somerset, PA. Born September 17, 1951, in Meyersdale, PA, she was the daughter of the late John T. and Mary (Ream) Kretchman. Mrs. Deal was an audit analyst for 15 years with Rockwood Casualty Ins. She had her B.S. from Indiana University of PA. She was a member of the St. John's United Church of Christ, Salisbury, PA and Meyersdale Chapter# 548, Order of the Eastern Star. She is survived by her husband, Jerry L. Deal; two sons, the Rev. Matthew (Amanda) Deal, Friedens, PA; William (Elizabeth) Deal, Freedom, PA; three brothers, John Kretchman, William Kretchman and James...

Charles Lee Opel, 81, of Salisbury, PA, died Monday, June 7, 2021, at In Touch Hospice House, Somerset, PA. Born October 5, 1939, in Elk Lick Twp., PA, he was the son of the late Lester and Lela B. (Durst) Opel. Mr. Opel was an agricultural mechanic for Springs Equipment Co. and then Lincoln Supply, Somerset, PA, retiring after 48 years of service. He was a member of the St. John's Lutheran Church, where he was a past council member, Sunday school teacher and served in many other capacities. He enjoyed woodworking, having made wooden toys and birdhouses. He also enjoyed photography. He is survived by his wife, Ellen Marie (Deal) Opel; two sons, Ronald Scott Opel, Grantsville, MD; Keith...

Ryan David Hetrick, 20, of Salisbury, PA, passed away in a motorcycle accident on Saturday, June 5, 2021, in Springs, PA. Born June 30, 2000, in Johnstown, PA, he was the son of David and Angela (Hetrick) Hetrick, Salisbury, PA. He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Blaine R. Hetrick. Ryan was a graduate of Salisbury-Elk Lick High School, Class of 2018. He was a maintenance worker for the County of Somerset and enjoyed working and spending time at Short's Sugar Camp. He was a member of Salisbury Fire Dept., Glade Mt. Hunting Club and St. John's Lutheran Church. He loved riding motorcycle with his motorcycle buddies. Ryan also loved cars and was well known to a special group of car...

James Irvin Brown, Jr., 70, of Boynton, PA, died Tuesday, June 1, 2021, at the Conemaugh Meyersdale Medical Center, Meyersdale, PA. Born August 2, 1950, in Meyersdale, he was the son of the late James I. and Beulah Ray (Thompson) Brown, Sr. He was also preceded in death by one son, Irvin; one daughter, Carrie Ann; and one brother, Rick. Mr. Brown worked in the shipping and packing department for Meyersdale Manufacturing and Fechheimer's Manufacturing. He also delivered pizza for Fox's Pizza. He is survived by his wife, Rita Faye (Bittinger) Brown; three sons, Duane (Veronica) Brown, Listie, PA; Jesse (companion, Samantha Schrock) Brown, Springs, PA; Jeff (companion, Cheri Wilburn) Brown,...

Edsel Wayne "Quiz" Blocher, 93, of Salisbury, PA, died Tuesday, June 1, 2021, at his residence. Born June 11, 1927, in Boynton, PA, he was the son of the late Elizabeth (Brown) Blocher. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Viola "Vi" (Holliday) Blocher and one brother, John Blocher. Mr. Blocher was a cement mason and a U.S. Air Force veteran. He was a member of Cornerstone Assembly of God. He is survived by his companion, Katy McKenney and one sister, Rita Gray, Pittsburgh, PA. Friends will be received at the Newman Funeral Home, Inc., 9168 Mason-Dixon Hwy., Salisbury, on Friday from 3-7 p.m. Funeral services will be conducted in the Cornerstone Assembly of God on Saturday, June 5,...

Karol Ann (Kallaway) Goodman, 83, of Oakland, MD, passed away Monday, April 19, 2021, at Garrett Regional Medical Center, Oakland. Born March 8, 1938, in Frederick, MD, she was the daughter of the late Paul Benjamin and Rhoda (Altimus) Kallaway. She was also preceded in death by her husband, James Leonard Goodman and her brother, Paul Kallaway. In Karol's earlier years, she worked as a school teacher for the Frederick County Board of Education. She was a member of the St. Paul's United Methodist Church and enjoyed going to bible study and reading. She is survived by two sons, Mike Goodman and wife, Rose, Gettysburg, PA; John Erik Goodman and wife, Davina, Frederick; sister, Susan Sexton,...

Helen Lucille Englar, longtime resident of Westminster MD, died Saturday, April 10, 2021, at the Goodwill Retirement Community in Grantsville, MD. Born February 29, 1924, in Garrett County, MD, Helen was a "Leap Year Baby" and celebrated her birthday enthusiastically every 4 years. Second of the five children of Orval Clayton and Emma (Brenneman) Glotfelty, she was predeceased by brothers, Robert and Dale, and nephew Scott Glotfelty. Helen graduated from the Grantsville High School in 1942, and from Frostburg State Teachers College in 1945. She earned her Master Degree while working as a teacher. She told great stories of college life when most of the young men were away in WWII. In her...

Judith Elizabeth Nicholson, 74, of Berlin, PA, died Wednesday, April 7, 2021, at Meyersdale Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center, Meyersdale, PA. Born July 21, 1946, in Cumberland, MD, she was the daughter of the late Golden and Anita (Topolopski) Nixon. She was also preceded in death by her foster parents, Alvin and Amy Chaney; one sister, Arlene Robertson; four step-brothers, Henry, Luther, Joseph and Charles Chaney; four step-sisters, Alma Ohler, Glinda "Buck" Chaney, Ruth Chaney and Elsie Benning. Mrs. Nicholson was a homemaker and a member of the Cornerstone Assembly of God and the Salisbury American Legion Auxiliary. She is survived by her husband, Harold Albert "Nick" Nicholson; two...

Robert Cecil Zimmerman, 92, of Salisbury, PA, died Tuesday, March 23, 2021, at his residence. Born August 29, 1928, in Salisbury, he was the son of the late Norman L. & Mary Alice (Wisler) Zimmerman. He was preceded in death by his wife, Margaret Leona (Kimble) Zimmerman; one son, Dale Richard Zimmerman; three brothers & one sister. Mr. Zimmerman was a packer for Pittsburgh Knipple Works and was a U.S. Army Veteran of the Korean War. He was past president of United Steel Workers Local Union and a member of Earl H. Opel, Post 459, American Legion. He is survived by one son, Robert K. Zimmerman, Salisbury; three grandchildren, Jameson Zimmerman & wife, Amanda, Shaun Zimmerman,...

Robert Cecil Zimmerman, 92, of Salisbury, PA, died Tuesday, March 23, 2021, at his residence. Born August 29, 1928, in Salisbury, he was the son of the late Norman L. & Mary Alice (Wisler) Zimmerman. He was preceded in death by one son, Dale Richard Zimmerman; three brothers & one sister. Mr. Zimmerman was a packer for Pittsburgh Knipple Works and was a U.S. Army Veteran of the Korean War. He was past president of United Steel Workers Local Union and a member of Earl H. Opel, Post 459, American Legion. He is survived by one son, Robert K. Zimmerman, Salisbury; three grandchildren, Jameson Zimmerman & wife, Amanda, Shaun Zimmerman, Jordan McKee; two great-grandchildren, Liam...

Elva B. Yoder, 96, of Salisbury, PA, died Friday, February 26, 2021, at Goodwill Retirement Community, Grantsville, MD. Born September 5, 1924, in Salisbury PA, she was the daughter of the late Samuel A. and Lidia (Hershberger) Beachy. She is also preceded in death by her late husband, Edwin C. Yoder, who died in April 2003, and two brothers, Alvin S. Beachy and Menno S. Beachy. She was a member of Grace Community Church, Grantsville MD. She is survived by five children, Elaine Beachy and husband, David, of Manassas, VA; Stanley Yoder and wife, Brenda, of Nokesville, VA; Sanford Yoder and wife, Shirley, of Chambersburg, PA; Marlin Yoder and wife, Lola, of Nokesville, VA; George Yoder and...

Esther V. Harris, 81, of Salisbury, PA, died Friday, February 19, 2021, at UPMC Western Maryland, Cumberland, MD. Born January 19, 1940, in Larimer Twp., PA, she was the daughter of the late Peter Luther and Mayme (Klingaman) Baer. She was also preceded in death by her husband, William B. Harris; one son, David Harris; one granddaughter, Christi Harris Fraker; three brothers, Walter, Jay and Guy Baer; three sisters, Geraldine Marker, Lillian Miller and Doris Brown. Mrs. Harris was a sewing machine operator for Salisbury Sportswear and a member of the St. John's United Church of Christ, Salisbury. She is survived by one daughter-in-law, Debbie Harris-Heishman, Carlisle, PA; two sisters, Ruth...

Don't grieve for me, for now I'm free, I'm following the path God laid for me. I took His hand when I heard Him call, I turned my back and left it all. I could not stay another day, to laugh, To love, to work or play. Tasks undone must stay that way I've found that peace at the close of the day. If parting has left a void, Then fill it with remembered joy. A friendship shared, a laugh, a kiss, Ah, yes, these things I too will miss. Be not burdened with times of sorrow I wish for you the sunshine of tomorrow. My life's been full, I savoured much Good friends, good times, a loved one's touch. Perhaps my time seemed all too brief, Don't lengthen it now with undue grief. Lift...

Robert Francis "Bob" Cerreta, 81, of Boynton, PA, died Sunday, January 24, 2021, at Conemaugh Medical System, Johnstown, PA. Born March 3, 1939, in Staten Island, NY, he was the son of the late Gertrude L. (Kearney) Cerreta. He was also preceded in death by his wife of 34 years, Beulah M. "Boob" (Caton) Cerreta and one step-son, Michael E. Blake. Bob served four years in the USAF (1956-1960) and six years in the USN (1963-1969), serving during the Vietnam War. He worked for Johnson Memorial Company, in Meyersdale, PA, for 37 years where he was the foreman stone etcher and carver and also doing artwork on the stones. He had also worked for six year with Coleman Camping Trailers, in Somerset,...

Naomi Theresa Knopsnyder, 81, of Salisbury, PA, died Tuesday, January 19, 2021, at her residence. Born April 16, 1939, in Salisbury, she was the daughter of the late Orville and Marie (Brown) McKenzie. She was also preceded in death by her husband, James Roy Knopsnyder, Sr.; one brother, Bernard McKenzie; and one sister, Vicki Harvey. Mrs. Knopsnyder was a homemaker. She is survived by three sons, Timmy L. (Karen) Knopsnyder, West Salisbury, PA; Edward (Cynthia) Knopsnyder, Meyersdale, PA; James (Patricia) Knopsnyder, Jr., Salisbury; one daughter, Linda (David) Holler, Salisbury; one brother, Bradley McKenzie, Meyersdale; nine grandchildren, Heather (Dan), Keith, Melinda (Justin), Heidi...

Alvina Marie (Miller) Livengood, of Springs, PA, later of Goodwill Retirement Community, Grantsville, MD, where she passed away Saturday, January 16, 2021. Born April 20, 1925, in Springs, in the house built by her father and where she resided all of her life before moving to the Goodwill Retirement Community. She was the daughter of the late Noah E. Miller and Hannah (Durr) Miller Otto and step-father, D.D. Otto. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Willard "Bill" Livengood, whom she married on June 22, 1947; one son, Pastor Kenneth Livengood; and one great-grandson, Noah Matthew Pirolozzi. Alvina was a graduate of Salisbury-Elk Lick High School, class of 1943 and Frostburg State...

Darla Jean Korns, 64, of Grantsville, MD, died Friday, January 15, 2021, at Goodwill Mennonite Home, Grantsville. Born April 25, 1956, in Meyersdale, PA, she was the daughter of the late Elwood and Margaret (Baer) Ackerman. Mrs. Korns was a GNA for Frostburg Village, former clerk at the Somerset County House, former caregiver at Rest Assured and a former employee of Country Bouquet. Darla also babysat many kids that she treated like her own. She was a member of Mt. Carmel Lutheran Church, Willing Workers and sewing club. She is survived by her husband, Warren L. Korns; two daughters, Renee (Jeff) Kalp, Meyersdale; Megan (Ed) Snyder, Erie, PA; one brother, Terry (Kathy) Paul; one sister,...

Melvin Earl Bluebaugh, 80, of Salisbury, PA, died Tuesday, January 12, 2021, at Cumberland Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center, Cumberland, MD. Born November 10, 1940, in Elk Lick Twp., PA, he was the son of the late Earl and Hazel (Hetrick) Bluebaugh. He was also preceded in death by a brother, Raymond (Jackie) Bluebaugh; one sister, Louise (Marvin) Hetz; one brother-in-law, Blaine Berkley; one sister-in-law, Barbara Bluebaugh; one son-in-law, Joseph Finzel. Mr. Bluebaugh worked for the CSX Railroad and was a U.S. Army veteran of the Vietnam War. He was a member of the St. John's United Church of Christ, Salisbury. He is survived by one sister, Miriam Berkley; one brother, Edward...

Emma Grace Durst, 89, of Salisbury, PA, died Thursday, January 7, 2021, at Meyersdale Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center, Meyersdale, PA. Born March 15, 1931, in Greenville Twp., PA, she was the daughter of the late Clay and Elsie (Fuller) Murray. She was also preceded in death by her husband, William Creed Durst; four brothers, Frank, Mike, Bill and Roy Murray; five sisters, Betty Gaumer, Alma Gaumer, Wilma Watson, Norma Deal and Reta Miller. Mrs. Durst was a custodian at the Clapper Store, Meyersdale and a member of the St. John's Lutheran Church, Salisbury, PA. She is survived by two sons, Gewaine (Judy) Durst, Sr. and Rick (Pat) Durst, all of Salisbury; one daughter, Karen Lee (David)...

Emma Grace Durst, 89, of Salisbury, PA, died Thursday, January 7, 2021, at Meyersdale Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center, Meyersdale, PA. Born March 15, 1931, in Greenville Twp., PA, she was the daughter of the late Clay and Elsie (Fuller) Murray. She was also preceded in death by her husband, William Creed Durst. Mrs. Durst was a custodian at the Clapper Store, Meyersdale and a member of the St. John's Lutheran Church, Salisbury, PA. She is survived by two sons, Gewaine (Judy) Durst, Sr. and Rick (Pat) Durst, all of Salisbury; one daughter, Karen Lee (David) Durst, Meyersdale; four grandchildren, Gewaine Durst, Jr., Adam Chad (companion, Jenny Crowe) Durst, Sherry Lynn (companion, Tim...