All Obituaries

Robert “Bob” Dean Kimmel, Sr., 90, Fairhope, passed away on Monday April 29, 2024. He was born on October 18, 1933 in Glencoe, PA, the son of George and Nellie (Campbell) Kimmel. Preceded in death by his parents; his sisters; Ruth, Eva Jane, Betty, Alice, and Mary; his brothers George, Don, Otto, Otis, and Frank; his daughter Gina Kizina; and grandson Robert Kizina. He is survived by his son Robert Jr. (Linda), and son-in-law Glenn Kizina Jr. Also surviving are his grandchildren...

Jay Lee Zumbrum, 70, died April 27, 2024 at Somerset Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center. Born in York, PA August 10, 1953 to the late Grace Zumbrum. Preceded in death by his mother. Survived by special friend, Dorena Scott. Per Jay's wishes there will be no Funeral Services. 

Omar “Jason” Bender, 88 of Grantsville, Maryland, went to meet his Heavenly Father on April 26, 2024. Born May 4, 1935, in Meyersdale, Pennsylvania, he was the son of the late Omar C. and Norma (Maust) Bender. He was preceded in death by his wife, Esther (Miller-Yoder) Bender, daughter, Wendy (Bender-Smith) Formet, 6 brothers, Austin, Richard, Elam, Leland, Mark, and Loren Bender, and a sister, Doris Kintner. He grew up and worked on his family’s dairy farm until the age of...

Debra Jean Taylor, 68, Somerset formerly of Meyersdale died April 15, 2024 at UPMC Somerset. Born in Meyersdale, August 1, 1955 to the late Robert and Connie (Phalin) Secrest. Preceded in death by her parents. Daughter, Tyra Taylor. Brother, Terry W. Secrest. Survived by her son, Justin Taylor. Granddaughters, Brooklynn Taylor and Brailynn Schafer. Brothers, Robert Secrest, Jr. and Jerry Secrest. Sisters, Patricia (Douglas) Woullard and Barbara (Randall) Pritts. Numerous nieces and nephews....

Shirley Ann Stanton, 85, Aliquippa formerly of Meyersdale, died April 5, 2024 at Beaver Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center. Born in Meyersdale, November 24, 1938 to the late John and Grace (Dunmeyer) Vena. Preceded in death by her parents. Brothers: John, James “Jimmy”, Tony “Gundy” and Robert Vena. Sisters: Alice Shaulis, Marion “Madgie” Mosser Claymore, and Jean Durst. Survived by her daughter, Robin Stanton. Sons, Jason (Jorjean) Stanton and Casey...

Nina Grace Werner, 92, Meyersdale. Died April 1, 2024 at Somerset Healthcare and Rehabilitation. Born on May 31, 1931 to the late Frank and Catherine Brown. Preceded in death by her parents. Husband, Bert H. Werner. Brothers and sisters. Survived by her daughter, Vickie married to Roger Sines. Son, Dale Werner married to Sandy Davis. Sister, Mildred married to Fred Bittner. Brother, Frank “Jr.” Brown. Five Grandchildren. Thirteen Great Grandchildren. One Great Great Grandchild....

Deborah Ann Haer, 71, Meyersdale, died March 30, 2024 at Somerset Healthcare and Rehabilitation. Born August 21, 1952 in Somerset to the late Edward and Margaret (Onstead) LaBute. Preceded in death by her parents. Survived by husband, Gary Haer. Sons; Michael (Brenda) Haer, William (Crystal) Haer, and Matthew (Brittany) Haer. Grandchildren: Kylee Haer, Bryanna Haer, Logan Haer, Austin Haer, Destiny Swan, Chance Collins, and Dayton Collins. Great Grandchildren Tytan and Serenitie Swan....

Jerry Ray McClemens, 71, Meyersdale, died March 7, 2024 at Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center. Born April 22, 1952 to the late Leo and Freda (Shaffer) McClemens. Preceded in death by his parents. Daughter, Kathy McClemens. Survived by his daughter, Hope McClemens. Grandson, Matthew McClemens. Brother, Ryan McClemens. Numerous nieces and nephews. Per his wishes, there will be no funeral services.       

Philip Getty Reich, 63, Somerset, formerly of Meyersdale, died February 23, 2024 at UPMC Altoona. Born on February 17, 1961 to the late Philip Beachy and Thelma May (Getty) Reich. Preceded in death by his parents. Brother, Michael Reich. Sister, Christine Reich. Son, Tyler P. Reich. Survived by his daughter, Crystal (Bill) Haer. Grandchildren, Kylee and Logan Haer. A Memorial Service will be held at a later date.   

Colton B. Stanton, 61, Boswell, died February 12, 2024. Per his wishes there will be no Funeral Services.