Somerset Daily American

Bestvina, George J. "Henry", "Herky", 93, Cairnbrook, died peacefully at home on January 19, 2024 surrounded by his three daughters. Born on April 6, 1930 in his home in Cairnbrook. He was the son of Paul and Aloysia Bestvina. Preceded in death by his parents; his loving wife of 52 years Joan; and multiple siblings Mike (Bus), Margaret, Paul, Ann, Betty, Veronica, Vince, and infant sister Mary. Survived by children Susan, Louise (Tom), Connie (Mike); sister Joann (VA); brother John (NV); sister-in-law Barbara Bestvina (OH); brother-in-law Boyce Ross (Central City); step daughter Kathy Fox (John); multiple nieces and nephews, especially Peter, George (Michelle) and Tom Spinelli, who he loved...

Warren G. Wiltrout, 76, of Mechanicsburg, PA passed away Wednesday December 6, 2023 at Hershey Medical Center surrounded by his loving family. He was born January 22, 1947 in Parkersburg, West Virginia, the son of the late Charles E. "Huck" Wiltrout and Zola (Pritts) Wiltrout of Rockwood, PA. Warren was the loving husband of Jean T. Wiltrout whom he married on March 18, 1978. He graduated from Millersville University. He was a member of Christ Lutheran Church, Dillsburg PA and the TCA Eastern Division (Train Collectors Association). Warren is survived by his loving family: his wife Jean (Thompson) Wiltrout, his brother Charles E. Wiltrout and wife Patricia, his aunt Peggy Enos, his son...

Laney, Laurence D. III, 49, Stoystown, died November 23, 2023. Born May 29, 1974, the son of the late Laurence D. Laney Jr. and Linda (Turner) Laney. Survived by daughters Samantha Harold of Bedford and Lauren and Kirsten Laney of Martinsburg; brother of Rose, Marge, Amy and Matthew and he will be sadly missed by his many faithful dogs. Larry truly loved camping and fishing. Arrangements by the Mulcahy Funeral Home. www.mulcahyfuneralhome.com

Zubek, Betty Louise (Harkcom) 90, died November 16, 2023. Born May 21, 1933 the daughter of Lawrence & Goldie (Boyer) Harkcom. Preceded in death by parents; husband, Edward; granddaughter, Kristen Zubek; Siblings and their spouses, Merle (Rosaline), Helen (Don Foor), Lawrence Jr.(Leah), Donald (Norma), and James (Peg) Harkcom. Survived by children, Edward Patrick (Mary Ann Carmany); Bonnie (Tom Jarvis); Bob (Gloria Morgan); Bill (Stef Homa); John (Wendy Gautch); Barbara (Michael Knecht); Susan (David Devan). Grandchildren; Becky Helms and Danielle Zubek; Trisia Custer, Kevin, and Eric Jarvis; Derrick Zubek; Shannon Walylko, Lauren Barnes, and William Zubek; Shane, Dustin, Kyle, and Cole...

Baker, Herbert E. 73, died November 9, 2023. Born March 25, 1950. Preceded in death by wife Barbara (Camron); parents Clifford Baker and Betty Hochstein; stepfather William Hochstein; stepmother Verna Baker; son Keith; two infant daughters and a number of brothers and sisters. Survived by sons Kevin (Melissa) and Devin (Kimberly); four grandsons, five granddaughters, and three great grandchildren. Brother of David, Robert, Dan and Ida. Former coal miner and truck driver, and a proud member of UMWA Local 6410. Private arrangements by the Mulcahy Funeral Home. www.mulcahyfuneralhome.com

Baker, Herbert E. 73, died November 9, 2023. Born March 25, 1950. Preceded in death by parents Clifford Baker and Betty Hochstein; stepfather William Hochstein; stepmother Verna Baker; son Keith; two infant daughters and a number of brothers and sisters. Survived by sons Kevin (Melissa) and Devin (Kimberly); four grandsons, five granddaughters, and three great grandchildren. Brother of David, Robert, Dan and Ida. Former coal miner and truck driver, and a proud member of UMWA Local 6410. Private arrangements by the Mulcahy Funeral Home. www.mulcahyfuneralhome.com

Leah Elizabeth (Weimer) MacMillan, 92, of Frederick, MD, formerly of Middletown, passed away on November 8, 2023 at her residence. She was born on September 19, 1931 at the Weimer Farm near Somerset, PA along with her twin sister, the late Leafa MacArthur. Leah was the daughter of the late Reid A. Weimer, Sr., and the late Susan (Hay) Weimer. She was preceded in death by her brothers William T. (infant), Earl H., and Reid A. Jr., and her sisters Nellie Wingert and Leafa MacArthur. She married the late Robert "Buddy" MacMillan in January of 1954 and was the mother of four children: Mindy (Michael) Burroughs of Hilton Head, SC, Susan Powers of Marina del Rey, CA, Joyce (Mark) Sanders,...

Gahagen, Doris R. 68, Central City, died October 30, 2023. Born May 5, 1955, the daughter of Archie and Ruth Scaife. Preceded in death by parents and brother Charles. Survived by husband Theodore; children Brian (Aimee), Jennifer (Gary) Collins, Eric (Ann); grandchildren Haylee, Jacob, Jayden and Gabe; sisters Ila Jean, Kathy and Cindy. Also survived by a number of nieces and nephews. Lifelong member of Central City Methodist Church. Memorial Service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at the Central City Methodist Church. Arrangements by Mulcahy Funeral Home www.mulcahyfuneralhome.com.

Taylor (Strenski), Ruth Ellen, died October 19, 2023. Born August 8, 1954, the daughter of Charles and Elizabeth Strenski. Preceded in death by parents; husband Gary; brothers Billy and Larry. Survived by sisters Betsy (Roger) Leppert; Eleanor (Fr. John) Pribish; Katie Strenski. Also survived by a number of nieces and nephews. Ruth was very active with her church, SS Peter and Paul Lutheran Church, and was an avid golfer. Friends will be received from 5-7 p.m. Friday, November 3 at the Mulcahy Funeral Home. Private committal Parish Cemetery. In lieu of flowers the family asks that donations be made to the Wounded Warriors Project in Ruthie's memory. www.mulcahyfuneralhome.com

Doris LaVerne Miller, 87, of Meyersdale, died October 9, 2023 at Casselman Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center, Meyersdale. Born May 27, 1936, in Berlin, the daughter of Austin and Leila (Salkeld) Blubaugh. Preceded in death by her parents; husband, Charles Ray Miller; sons: Ronald and Brian Miller; siblings: Edna, Richard, Herbert, Clayton, Ralph, Virginia Louise, Austin Gene, William, & Thomas. Survived by her son: Roger Miller and wife Sally; granddaughters: Amber Homa and husband Steve; Kayla Broadwater and husband Matt; and Laura Miller and husband Lance; great grandchildren: Abigail, Braylynn, Brinleigh, Laikynn, and Nolan. Doris worked at Rockwood Insurance, the dietary...

Hartman, Pamela C., (Laney), passed away at home on September 16, 2023. Born on October 30, 1947 to Lawrence Laney and Rosemary (Jones) Laney. Survived by loving husband, Stacey A. Hartman Jr.; children, Julie (Jeffrey) Gould and Stacey L. Hartman; grandchildren, Allen Hitechew II and Robert Hitechew; great grandchildren, Levi, Savannah, and Amanita. She loved many things in life such as reading, old movies, and flowers, especially gladiolus and lilacs. More than anything she loved her family and pets. She will be greatly missed. There will be no service at her request.

Patricia Ann Coleman Pile, 90, passed on to her heavenly Father on Tuesday, September 5, 2023, under Hospice Care at Homewood Retirement Facility in Williamsport, MD. Born June 3, 1933, in Friedens, Pennsylvania, she was the daughter and only child of the late John Dwight and Neoma J. Coleman. Patricia graduated from Somerset Township High School in 1951. She also graduated from Memorial Hospital School of Nursing, Cumberland, Maryland in 1954 with a degree in Nursing. On November 7, 1954, she was married to the love of her life Karl L. Pile. They were married for 67 years. Patricia is survived by her four children. Brian Pile and wife Jill. Karla Pile, Denise Wood and husband Greg,...

Barta, Betty Ann, 76, died August 24, 2023 at home. Born June 4, 1947, the daughter of Louis and Margaret (Kalmer) Orris. Preceded in death by parents and husband Vincent Rolt. Survived by husband, George; son, Barry; daughter, Lisa (Robert) Wain. Grandchildren, Bobby (Katie), Vincent, and Lavonne; great grandchildren, Aiden, Benny, Ivan, and Alice; brother, Louie (Leona); sister, Elaine Cramer (fiance Mark); also survived by a number of nieces, nephews, and in-laws. Friends will be received from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Monday at the Mulcahy Funeral Home. Service will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Graef Lutheran Church, the Reverend Jeffrey Bassette. Committal P.O.S of A Cemetery, Hooversville....

Miriam Walling Dull, age 91, of Toano, VA and formerly from Alabama, passed away on Sunday, August 20, 2023. She is survived by her children, Sharon Dull Hume, and James F. Dull. A private service will be held in New Centerville, PA. Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.NelsenWilliamsburg.com for the Dull family.

Russell, Terry Lee, 72, Cairnbrook, died August 12, 2023 at home. Born December 7, 1950, the son of the late James P. and Dolores L. Russell. Survived by wife, the former Elizabeth M. McDannell; sons Austin (Sarah) and Zachariah; brother of Nancy Showman; also survived by a number of in-laws, nieces and nephews. A U.S. Army Veteran Terry enjoyed playing pool, throwing horseshoes, hunting, fishing and riding his motorcycle. Friends will be received 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Tuesday at the Mulcahy Funeral Home. Service will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Shade Church, Ray McDannell officiating. Committal Daley Cemetery. Graveside Military Rites by Central City VFW Post. In lieu of flowers the family...

Dorothy J. Simone 87 of Aurora passed away Thursday, August 10, 2023 at Ahuja Medical Center. She was born July 31, 1936 in Lowellville, OH to William and Edith (Kale) Mayberry. She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband of 67 years Augustine "Augie" Simone. Survivors include her children Nora (Scott) Walker, David (Gayle) Simone, Tom (Dawn) Simone and Steve Simone, grandchildren Erin (Robbie) Katzenmeyer, Matthew (Danielle) Simone, Megan (Paul) Minotti II, Jessica (Colin) McCabe, Robby Simone, great grandchildren Khloe and Logann Katzenmeyer, Claire Simone, Paul "Trip", Arline Edith, and Winnie Jean Minotti, brother Francis Mayberry of Lowellville, OH and numerous nieces and...

Childers, Tracey Michele, 58, Central City, died July 25, 2023. Born March 31, 1965, the daughter of Lawrence and Rosemary (Jones) Laney. Preceded in death by parents; brother, Lawrence; sisters, Audrey Chismar, Joycelyn Bateman, Roseanna Laney; and granddaughter, Sierra Bereider. Survived by husband, Paul Jr.; children, Meagan (Jamie) Fair, Jack Oaks Jr, Sean Oaks, Paul Childers, and Barbara Bereider. Sister of Pamela Hartman, Thomas J. Laney, Marcia Laney, and Vivian Gerula. Loving grandmother to Addison, McKenzee, Samara, Jace, Owen, Sean Jr, Grant III, Aspen, Gabe, Ryan Paul, Isabelle, Keegan, and one grandson on the way. Friends will be received from 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday at 3 C's...

Marie E. Gnagey, 95, of Meyersdale passed away July 17, 2023 at Meadow View Nursing Center, Berlin. Born August 29, 1927 in Mt. Savage, Maryland the daughter of Harvey and Bessie (Hall) Lepley. She is preceded in death by her parents; husband of 67 years, Rev. Ray E. Gnagey; sisters: Mary Wahl, Faye Ellis; brothers: Alvin, Stanley, and Galen Lepley. Survived by her two daughters: Carolyn (Tim) Sharkey; and Amy (Ernie) Dixon; grandchildren: Ian (Kristen) Sharkey, Ryan (Samantha) Sharkey, Lee (Dionne) Martell, Michael (Joni) Martell; great grandchildren: Teaghan, Liam, Saoirse, Connor, Maxwell, Macy, and MJ. Marie accepted the Lord at the age of 11 at the Mt. Harmony Church in Wellersburg. In...

Yelovich, Pete A., 81, Central City, died April 20, 2023. Complete obituary can be viewed on the Mulcahy Funeral Home website. Memorial Service will be announced at a later date. www.mulcahyfuneralhome.com

Miller, James Barry, 73, Central City, died February 20, 2023. Born July 30, 1949, the son of Silas and Margaret Miller. Preceded in death by parents; daughter, Jennifer; brothers, Kirk, Lanny, and Edward. Survived by wife, Geraldine; sons, John and Dennis (Chantel); grandchildren, Samantha and Adam; great granddaughter, Aurora; nephew, Jim; nieces, Elaine and Mariah. Private arrangements by the Mulcahy Funeral Home. www.mulcahyfuneralhome.com

Ferko, Nina Ruth, 84, Central City, died February 5, 2023. Born August 24, 1938, the daughter of the late Howard and Mary Huston. Survived by husband of 56 years, John (Gene); sons, John; Thomas (Doreen); Dan; Jerry (Brandi); also survived by 10 grandchildren. Friends will be received 1-4 & 6-8 p.m. Wednesday at the Mulcahy Funeral Home and 10 a.m. until the time of Funeral Service at 11 a.m. Thursday at St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Buckstown, Reverend Kathy Stump. Committal Buckstown Cemetery. In lieu of flowers family asks that donations be made to Windber Hospice. www.mulcahyfuneralhome.com