All Obituaries

Verna Mae Sparks, 98, of Donahoe Manor Nursing Home, Bedford, Pennsylvania went home to be with The Lord on Wednesday, November 25, 2020. She was born on April 21, 1922, in Manchester, OK; a daughter of the late Henry Christian and Lillian Stroudt (Ault) Green. She is survived by children Rose Anne Shoemaker of Koloa, Hawaii; Dennis Sparks of Lancaster, PA; Carol Susan (Weydahl) Kammermeyer of Palmer, Alaska; Sandra King and husband Joseph of Bedford, PA; Sherron Hain and husband Mike of...

Maxine (Wright) Means, 88, of Everett, PA passed away Wednesday, November 25, 2020 at home surrounded by her family.  Maxine was born in Wells Tannery, PA on December 15, 1931, the daughter of the late Ruby E. (Warsing) and Albert S. Wright. She was married to R. Bryce Means on June 20, 1952, in Winchester, VA, and they enjoyed 62 years together, prior to his death on October 16, 2014. She is survived by two children: Debra S. Sheffield, Annandale, VA, and Lynn B. Means, husband...

Gary L. Brallier, 72, of Everett, Pennsylvania passed away unexpectedly at his home on Monday, November 23, 2020.  He was born on September 19, 1948 in Morgantown, West Virginia; a son of the late Richard F. and Isadora I. (Singleton) Brallier.   Along with his loving wife, Beth (Blystone) Brallier, he is survived by four daughters Charity L. Brallier of Shippensburg, PA; Mona I. Brallier and significant other Larry Molovich of Everett, PA; Brenda E. Brallier-Clark...

John F. Szabocsik, Sr. 103, passed away on Monday, November 23, 2020 at Colonial Courtyard.  He was born on October 10, 1917 in Rahway, NJ; a son of the late John and Julia (Varadi) Szabocsik.    He is survived by son John (Jack) F. Szabocsik, Jr. married to Bettsy; granddaughters Tracy Sposato married to Bob; Debbie Reinitz married to Rich; Christy Mariani married to Aaron; great grandchildren Kylie, Lexi, Leah, Robby, Rocco, Richie, Reese, Jack, Sean; and great great...

John R. Wyles, Jr. lost his battle to cancer on Sunday November 22, 2020 at his home surrounded by his loving family.  He was born on October 28, 1950 at JC Blair Hospital in Huntingdon, PA; and a graduate of Tussey Mountain High School Class of 1968. Many know him as a hardworking, God fearing man who loved his church and country.  John started at Adams Electric in York, PA over 38 years ago as a journeyman lineman.  With hard work and dedication, he...

Norman “Pepper” R. Harding, 84, of  Pennknoll Village went to be with the Lord on Sunday, November 22, 2020 at UPMC Bedford Memorial Hospital.  He was born on September 30, 1936 in Langondale, Pennsylvania; a son of the late John “Pete” and Tesse (Hughes) Harding.  “Pepper” is survived by sister Zelda M. Miller of Hopewell; brother Donald “Chub” Harding of Hopewell; and numerous nieces and nephews. Along with his parents he is...

Clyde E. Shaw, 73, of Everett, Pennsylvania; passed away on November 22, 2020 at Pennknoll Village.  He was born on March 8, 1947; a son of the late Homer E. and Alberta E. (Whitfield) Shaw. He is survived by sisters Bernice Lashley married to Lee; sister Edna Hemming; Dorothy Kline married to David; brothers Lee married to Elizabeth; Harry married to Louise; Henry married to Joy; numerous nieces and nephews; sister-in-law Dorothy Shaw; special friends and caregivers, Virginia and the...

 David R Kepple of Hopewell Township went into the loving arms of his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on November 21, 2020 at Bedford Hospital.  He was 73 yrs. old, and the loving  husband of Hannah L  Kepple for 46 years.  Born in Johnstown, he was the son of the late Robert K Kepple and Mildred Benshoff  Kepple.  He was preceded in death by sister Nancy L Kepple and brothers James K Kepple and Terry L Kepple.    Dave was a graduate of...

Tarra L. Lambert, 48, of Clearville, PA went peacefully home to be with the Lord on Saturday, November 21, 2020 after a lengthy battle with her brain disease. She was born on September 28, 1972 in Bethesda, MD; the daughter of the late David Lambert, Sr., and Georgia Lee (Branch) Vore of Hillview Nursing Home Altoona, PA She is survived by her fiancé Tod Pittman; siblings: David Lambert, Jr. of Everett, Trisha White of Prince Frederick, MD, Tracey Groff of Hollidaysburg, Tonya...

Hannah Lois Kepple of Hopewell Township went into the loving arms of her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on November 17, 2020 at Somerset Hospital.  She was 75 yrs. old, and the  loving wife of the David R. Kepple for 46 years.  Born in Roaring Springs, she was the daughter of the late D. Orville Metzker and Elva Hoover Metzker.  She was also preceded in death by a sister, Grace Metzker.  Hannah was a graduate of Central High School Class of 1963. She resided in...