J. Edward Blackburn

Gerald E. Morgart, 94, of Alum Bank, passed away Thursday, December 9, 2021 at the Windber Medical Center. He was born on March 13, 1927, in Reynoldsdale; son of the late Edward C. and Vera (Price) Morgart. On May 23, 1946, he married Thelma (Rowzer) Morgart, who preceded him in death on October 15, 2015. He is preceded in death by his parents; wife, Thelma; daughter-in-law, Linda Morgart; and son-in-law, Harry Claycomb. He is survived by his children, Carol Claycomb of New Paris; Gary Morgart of New Paris; Linda and husband Chuck Richards of Breezewood; William and wife Diane Morgart of Johnstown; Kathy and husband Tom Foor of New Paris; 14 grandchildren, 25 great-grandchildren, and 9...

Brent Allan Fetter, 43, of Imler, born on April 13, 1978 went to be with his Lord and Savior on October 18, 2021. He was the beloved son of Kathy (Manges) Knisely, husband John, and Richard Fetter, wife Judy (Wolfe). He was the loving brother to Kerri (Fetter) LeCrone, husband Craig. He was most proud of his 3 children, Blake, Zakary and Ava. He was the step-brother to Johnny Knisely, wife Michelle, Jamie Knisely, wife Becky, Jimmy Hillegas, wife Eliana, and Adam Hillegas. He was loved by many Nieces, a Nephew, Aunts, Uncles and Cousins. He was preceded in death by his cousin Kimberly Jury, his niece Nicole Knisely, his grandparents, Harold and Arlene Manges, Dale and Dorthy Fetter, his...

Anna Mae Webb, 86, of Fishertown, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, July 6, 2021 with all of her 8 children by her side. She was a wonderful Mother who lived out her faith in Christ on a daily basis and will be missed by all. She was born on July 11, 1934 in Windber; daughter of the late, John and Anna (Martin) Horvath. On October 20, 1952, she married Elwood J.F. Webb, who preceded her in death on March 27, 2015. She is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Elwood; siblings, Michael, Mary, John, Steve, Joseph, Sam, Frank, Andrew, and Irene. She is survived by the following family: son, Bob and wife Trena (Trail) Webb of New Paris; son, Dave and wife Betty (Beaner) Webb of...

Francis Paul "Sonny" Hinson, 91, of Schellsburg, passed away Wednesday, April 21, 2021 at UPMC Bedford. He was born on October 18, 1929 in New Paris; son of the late, William I. and Elsie M. (Blackburn) Hinson. On October 15, 1950, he married Olive (Bailey) Hinson. He is preceded in death by his parents; sister, Joyce Hinson; son-in-law, Jeff Ling; and brother, Harold Smith. He is survived by his wife, Olive; children, Vicki L. Ling of Schellsburg; Timothy Hinson and wife Vicki of Fishertown; and Charles Hinson of Marysville, Pa; 4 grandchildren, Troy Mickle; Jeremy Ling; Kendra Prettyman; Brandon Hinson; 6 great-grandchildren, Zackery Mickle; Kaleb Mickle; Angelena Ling; Lilliana...

Cathy R. (Whysong) Kohler, 67, of Pavia, passed away suddenly at home on Saturday, March 6, 2021. She was born on August 19, 1953, in Roaring Spring, PA; daughter of Roy and Glenda Whysong. On December 16, 1972, she married John P. Kohler. She is preceded in death by her husband, who just past in September 2020, parents, sisters and brothers-in-law, Steve and Myrna (Whysong) Urish and Mike and Dorothy (Whysong) Foor, Father-in-law John F. Kohler, Sister by marriage, Peggy (Kohler) Claycomb. She is survived by son, Johnny and wife Leeann (Mock) Kohler of Pavia; grandson, John Allen and wife Carly (Straub) Kohler; granddaughters, Marybeth and Kirsten; niece Leslie Urish, special "adopted"...

Doris Jean (Bowser) Gordon, 91, of New Paris, passed away on January 23, 2021 at Donahoe Manor in Bedford. She was born on April 10, 1929 in Cumberland, Md; daughter of the late Stanley and Lena (Johnson) Bowser. On May 20, 1950, she married Glen Gordon, who preceded her in death on June 20, 1999. In addition to her parents and husband, she is preceded in death by brothers, James Bowser and William Bowser; and sister, Betty Gordon. Doris is survived by loving son, Clifford of Glen Allen, Va; sister, Mae Mucciola of Windber; brother, G. Roy Bowser of New Paris; also, several nieces and nephews. Doris was a graduate of Pleasantville High School. She worked at the Chestnut Ridge High...

"Jim" Raymond James Peters, 90, formerly of New Paris, passed away on December 14, 2020 at Arbutus Park Manor, Johnstown. He was born on June 24, 1930 in Johnstown; son of the late Arthur Robert Peters and Mary A. (Byers) Peters. On October 18, 1953, he married LaVerne E. (Brumbaugh) Peters. He is survived by his children, Deborah E. and Edward Duarte of Bensalem, PA; Daniel James Peters of New Paris; Sandra Lynn Shetler of Hanahan, SC; Mark Thomas and wife Patricia (Fowler) Peters of Hanahan, SC; 3 grandchildren, Adam and wife Deanna Duarte; James Everett Peters; Matthew Thomas Peters; 2 great-grandchildren, Nathaniel and Emily Duarte; niece, Nancy Simmons; nephew, Jeff Peters. Jim...

Donald W. Fleegle, 89, of Alum Bank, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, December 12, 2020 at his home. He was born on November 2, 1931, in Alum Bank; son of Jordan and Estella (Dull) Fleegle. On October 28, 1951, he married Betty M. (Miller) Fleegle, who preceded him in death on November 6, 2018. He is preceded in death by his parents; wife, Betty; and brother, Frank and his late wife, Anna Fleegle. He is survived by his children, Tonya Fleegle and Fianc? Donald Tompson; W. Ralph and wife Jeannine; grandson, Conner Fleegle and wife Nina; great-grandson, Gareth Fleegle; sisters, Thelma Horvath (late husband, Andrew); Junella Sell (late husband, Dennis); Sandra Shaffer and...

Hubert Earl Claycomb Imler Hubert Earl Claycomb, 89, passed away on Friday, November 13, 2020 at his home in peace. He was born on January 20, 1931 in King Twp.; son of the late Archie and Katheryn Belva (Weyant) Claycomb. On March 18, 1955, he married Dorothy I. (Hammel) Claycomb. He is preceded in death by his parents; brother, Owen; sister, Evelyn Fyock; cousin, Sheldon, who was raised in the family like a brother; and grandsons, James M. Margo, Tobias M. Claycomb. He is survived by his wife, Dorothy; children, Brenda (Curtis) Nunamaker; Tobias Jason (Judy) Claycomb; Elwood Eric Claycomb; Ralph (Maria) Claycomb; Mark Claycomb; Judy (John) Margo; Lindsey Claycomb; Cinda (Brian)...

Charles R. Brown, Jr. Alum Bank Charlie Brown passed away at his home on September 19, 2020 with his loving wife Tina at his side. Charlie was born on February 10, 1950, in Somerset, the son of the late Charles R. Brown Sr. and Willa (Lowry) Brown. He is survived by his wife of 18 years, Tina (Gabner) Brown, and two sons, Derrick Brown and Devin Brown of Grantsville, Maryland, and a special cousin Kim Saylor of Meyersdale. Charlie graduated from Berlin Brothers Valley High School in 1968 where as a senior held the lead batting average in baseball. After high school, he played softball for 20 years. Charlie loved hunting, fishing, canning tomatoes, and...

Regena Kauffman Berlin Regena Kauffman, 91, of Berlin, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, April 19, 2020 at the Somerset Hospital. She was born on February 19, 1929; daughter of the late Josie and Kenneth Baughman. She is preceded in death by her parents; husband Earl, who preceded her in death on July 9, 1996; son, Kenney; daughter, Connie; sister, Peg Staley; brother, Don Baughman; sister, Yvonne Rice; and an infant sister. She is survived by son, Terry; daughter, Patty Blasko and husband George; son, Rick and Wife Jackie; 13 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; and sister, Doris Claycomb. Regena owned the Imler store in the 60's and owned Reel's Corner Restaurant for 25...

Alston Grant "Sonny" Whitcomb Jr., 81, of Bedford, passed away Thursday, June 13, 2019 at home. He was born on December 23, 1937, in St. Clairsville; son of the late Alston Sr. and Martha (Weyant) Whitcomb. On July 7, 1961, he married Doris (Swindell) Whitcomb, who preceded him in death in 1998. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Doris; brother, William; and sister, Betty. He is survivied by children, Denny and wife Linda Whitcomb of Bedford; Michael and wife Kerry Whitcomb of Bedford; Tanya and husband Scott Koontz of Pittsburgh; Melissa and husband Bill Williams of Somerset; nine grandchildren, Denny, Kristi, Karlee, Brody, Zachery, Kaitlyn, Kody, Kayla, and Jade; three...