All Obituaries

Shirley Ann Thomas, 58, Somerset. Died February 27, 2023 at her home. Born in Somerset April 11, 1964 to the late Floyd and Audrey (Sarver) Thomas. Preceded in death by brother, Floyd Thomas. Survived by her daughter, Rosemarie Barron. Sisters: Jeannette (Glenn) Romesberg, Gloria (Rusty) Cabinaw, Norma Collins, Audrey Beeman, and Sara (Dave) Bowman. Brothers: Samuel Thomas, Daniel (Lori) Thomas, and David (Angie) Thomas. Grandchildren; Ashton and Annabelle. Numerous nieces and nephews....

Shirley Ann Hostetler, formerly of Meyersdale, went to be with her Lord on February 18, 2023 at Yakima, Washington, where she had been living by her family. Shirley was born on June 30, 1931 in Greenville Township, the daughter of the late Carl Eugene and Florence (Shunk) Hostetler. She is survived by her brother, Dale Hostetler, (Dorothy), a nephew, Daniel Hostetler and a niece Aimee Hostetler, all of Yakima, Washington. Shirley’s early elementary education was at the Glade City two...

Ronald Ray Miller, 79, Meyersdale, went to be with the Lord on February 15, 2023 at his home. Born in Meyersdale, November 17, 1943 to the late Sherman and Margaret (Stein) Miller. Preceded in death by daughter, Dianne Miller. Brothers; Kenneth, Dale, and Jimmy Miller. Survived by his wife, Almeda Sipple-Miller. Son, Ronald A. (Beverly) Miller. Grandson, Kyle (Dianna) Miller. Brother, Wayne (Clara) Miller. Sister, Bonnie (Larry) Nelson. Sister-in-law, Roberta Miller. Numerous nieces and...

Ora Mae Faidley, 77, of Somerset died January 26, 2023. She was born January 16, 1946 to the late Albert and Myra (Hanlin) Glessner. Preceded in death by her brothers, Francis and Robert Glessner. Survived by her daughter, Michele (Darryl) Maust. Son, Aaron (Cora Frola) Faidley. Ora loved her animals. In memory of Ora donations can be made to the Somerset County Humane Society at 204 Whitetail Road Somerset, PA 15501. There will be no Funeral Services. Arrangements by the M. Ray Leckemby...

Ruth Marlene Wedge, 84, Meyersdale went to be with the Lord on December 20, 2022, born in Meyersdale on November 30, 1938 to the late Clarence and Jennie (Weaver) Sipple. Preceded in death by her husband, John Wedge, Jr. Grandchildren: Bobbie Jo Wedge, Jared Knopsnyder, and Ariana Berger. Brother, Henry Sipple. Step-brothers and step-sisters: Shirley (Bob) Dively, Mark (Sandy) Lowery, and Roy (Nancy) Lowery. Step-mother, Rita Jordan-Sipple. Survived by her children: Patricia Ann (Michael)...

Lois Jean Smearman, 83, died December 18, 2022 at her home in Meyersdale. Born in Meyersdale, September 14, 1939, to the late Harry E. and Mary (Gibbons) Burke. She was proceeded in death by her husband, Lloyd D. Smearman. Survived by sons; Don (Ethel) Smearman, Tim Smearman, and Michael (Missy) Smearman. Grandchildren; Mackenzie (Wendy), Caitlyn, Masson, and Ethan Smearman. Great Grandchild, Oliver Smearman. Lois was a retired seamstress and enjoyed family and her grandchildren. Family and...

Our loving mother, Minerva Mae Livengood went to be with the Lord on December 8, 2022 and is now in Heaven. Minerva, 86 of Meyersdale was born in Garrett on October 26, 1936 to the late William and Orpha (Fidler) Burkholder. Preceded in death by son, Stanley Smiley. Sisters: Emma Albright, Priscilla Lichty, and Verdena Schafer. Brother, Cloyd Burkholder. Survived by her children: Dale E. (Jocelyn) Smiley, Earl W. (Yeok) Smiley, Miles E.(April) Smiley, Jr,. Leroy A. Smiley, Juanita M. (Gary)...

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....