All Obituaries

Beloved mother, grandmother, and friend, Dorothy Irene Rugg-Shimko, 92, passed away peacefully at the home of her daughter, Vicky, on November 16, 2022. She was born on April 18, 1930, in Skullton, PA. Dorothy was the last remaining sibling of her six sisters and brothers born to Ida and Lloyd Rugg. She was predeceased by her parents, siblings, and husband, Paul. She was the former owner- manger of Namosa Village Restaurant and Bar on Route 40 in Markleysburg, PA for many years. Dorothy is...

Duane David Hetz, Sr., 59, Garrett, died November 3, 2022. Born in Meyersdale February 12, 1963 to the late Harrison F. and M. Arlean (Hoover) Hetz, Sr. Preceded in death by his brothers, Harrison “Cork” Hetz, Jr. and Glen “Skip” Hetz, Sr. Sister, Frances Sanner. Survived by his son, Duane Hetz, II. Daughter, Shanna Hetz. Granddaughter, Emberly Linn Hetz and a baby girl to arrive soon. Grandson, Carter Walters. Brothers, Carl “Pump” (Jan) Hetz and William...

Edith Jane Troutman, 73, Cumberland. Died October 25, 2022 at UPMC Western Maryland. Born in Cumberland, December 24, 1948 to the late William and Mabel (Schling) Miller. Preceded in death by her husband, Randall Troutman, Sr. Sister, Elizabeth Johnson. Survived by her sons: Randy (Chrissy) Troutman, Jr., Michael (Judy) Troutman, and Steve (Monica) Troutman. Eight Grandchildren. Seven Great Grandchildren. Brother, Ernie Brant. Interment Hyndman Cemetery, Hyndman, PA. Arrangements by the M....

Douglas William Steinrich, 66, Somerset formerly of Salisbury, died October 23, 2022 at Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center. Born in Meyersdale September 10, 1956 to the late William and Irma (Clevenger) Steinrich. Preceded in death by brothers, Robert and Timothy. Survived by his son, Brandon Steinrich. Brothers: Kenneth, Nathan (Amy), and Jerry (Andi) Steinrich. Sisters, Rosetta (Mark) Snyder and Cindy (Ken) Blocher. Numerous nieces and nephews. Special Granddaughter, Kaylin. Friend, Judy...

Susan Gayle Cochran 79, was born July 10, 1943 in Romania Meyersdale to the late Melvin Ezra Bowman and Mary Leora Lint Bowman. Also preceded in death by brother Gordon Bowman, and sister Lottie Bittner. She is survived by children Charles Cochran and wife Tillie, Linda Hoover and husband Wayne, and Melvin Cochran and wife Carrie. Also survived by 4 grandchildren, Katie, Sarah, Charles “Chuckie”, and Julie, 8 great grandchildren, sister Lois (Jean) Lepley, brother Franklin...

Harry Simon Chipikitis, 68, of Somerset, died September 29, 2022. Born in Meyersdale May 2, 1954 to the late Simon and Gretiver (Minnick) Chipikitis. Preceded in death by his son, Michael. Sister, Catherine Smith. Survived by his wife, Alicia Chipikitis. Son, Jeff (Janelle) Chipikitis. Step-daughter, Amy Beal. Brothers: Theodore (Betsy) Minnick, Robert Chipikitis, and Paul Chipikitis. Sisters: Ruth (Eugene) Mishler and Cathleen Sell. Grandson, Keagan. Family and friends will be received on...

Cecil Merrill Petenbrink Jr., 86, Meyersdale, died September 20, 2022 at his home. Born in Summit Township on June 16, 1936 to the late Cecil and Olive (Vought) Petenbrink, Sr. Survived by his wife, Carol Clark-Petenbrink. Sons, Wayne (Amy) Petenbrink and Mike (Robyn) Petenbrink. Daughters, Jeanne (Brian) Klink and Shannon (Mark) Brant. Grandchildren: Jennifer (Joel) Sechler, Philip (Justine) Petenbrink, Michele (Ryan) Sechler, Nicole (Mark) Ferris, Valerie (Kyle) Haulk, Hannah (Josh)...

Vickie Elizabeth Mulnix, 72, Meyersdale, died September 18, 2022 at Meyersdale Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center. Born in Meyersdale on January 24, 1950 to the late Donald and Thelma (Uphold) Swearman. Preceded in death by infant sister, Kathy Ann Swearman. Survived by her husband, Edward Mulnix. Daughter, Tina Warden. Sons, Chris (Misty) Mulnix and Brian Mulnix. Eight Grandchildren. The Funeral Service will be private. Interment St. Paul's Wilhelm Cemetery. Arrangements by the M. Ray...

Deborah Marie Christner, 66, Garrett, died September 18, 2022 after her courageous battle with cancer. She was born December 26, 1955 to William and Charlotte (Haer) DuPont. Deb is preceded in death by her parents. Sister, Carol DuPont. Brothers, Dale and Pete DuPont. Deb is survived by her husband, Casey Christner. Daughter, Lisa. Son, Matthew and his wife Val. Grandchildren; Hobie, Brayden, and Quinn. Brother, Jerry and his wife Nancy. Sister-in-laws, Janet DuPont and Bev DuPont. Numerous...

Nevin Schrock Jr., born in Meyersdale, PA on January 2, 1924, died in Phoenixville, PA in the early morning hours of September 5, 2022 at the age of 98. Nevin was the son of Nevin Sr. and Ida “Bamie” (Phillippi) Schrock and brother to Esther, Annie, Vendora “Ven”, Edgar, Richard “Dick”, Mary and Susan, Sara, Margaret “Margie”, Ida Mae, James “Jim”, Nelda “Nell”, Jerry and Sanford “Sandy”. To his countless...