All Obituaries

Robert I. “Bob” Stiffler, 87 of Whistletop Road, Everett, PA; went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, August 20, 2019 at UPMC Altoona Hospital.  He was born on August 18, 1932 in Lutzville, PA; a son of the late Harry Isaac and Elsie Ellen (Clark) Stiffler. Bob was a MP in the United States Army while stationed in Germany during the Korean War.  He retired in 1995 as a plant operator after thirty-eight years at New Enterprise Stone and Lime in Ashcom.  He was a...

M. Mae Benna, 86, of Everett, PA; went to be with the Lord on August 20, 2019 at UPMC Altoona Hospital.  She was born in Manns Choice, PA on January 16, 1933; a daughter of the late Albert and Effie (Fisher – Turner) Benna.  She was preceded in death by a brother Paul Turner and his wife Maxine; brother-in-law Duane Foor and an infant sister Betty Turner. She is survived by sisters Pauline Foor, Everett and Doris Stark, California and the following nieces and nephews Steve...

D. Arline Clark, 94, of Martinsburg formerly of Mifflin Street, Saxton, passed away on Monday, August 19, 2019 at Homewood in Martinsburg.  She was born on December 14, 1924 in Saxton, Pennsylvania; a daughter of the late Arlie T. and Golda R. (Clark) Jones.  On October 29, 1942 in Hagerstown, Maryland; she was united in marriage to Edgar Lee Clark.  He preceded her in death on June 4, 2015.  She is survived by two daughters Lee Anne Kendall,...

Mary C. Holland, 97, of Cherrytown, passed away on Monday, August 19, 2019, at her home.  She was born on November 1, 1921, in Russellville, PA; a daughter of the late Clyde and Elvira (Fletcher) Carbaugh.  On December 8, 1946, she married William W. Holland.  He preceded her in death on April 24, 1979.   Surviving are her daughters, Beverly Brumbaugh and husband Bill of James Creek, PA, and Marla Moberg and husband Duane of Clifton...

Robin R. Wilkins, 58, of Wilkins Road, Everett; passed away on Sunday, August 18, 2019 at UPMC Altoona Hospital.  She was born on February 12, 2019 in Lancaster County; a daughter of the late Bruce and Alma I. (Smith) Wilkins. She was united in marriage to David Condon. Along with her husband she is survived by brother Eliot Wilkins married to Robin L. Wilkins; nieces Hannah Kagema, Rachael Labbe, Jael Hale, Joanna Wilkins, Sonja Wilkins and nephew Jarred Wilkins. Robin was a graduate...

  Reva C. Carter, 95, of Clear Ridge Road, Clearville, PA; passed away on Sunday, August 18, 2019 at UPMC Bedford Hospital.  She was born on October 14, 1923 in Quicksburg, VA; a daughter of the late Addison Elmore and Annie Elizabeth (Lloyd) Clem.  She was united in marriage to Upton N. Carter, he preceded her in death in 1994. She is survived by three children Joan I. Whitner, Kenneth R. Carter married to Wanda and Wanda K. married to Porter King; twelve grandchildren and...

James A. Swope, 78, of Norris Street, Saxton, passed away on Thursday, August 15, 2019 at The Village at Morrisons Cove, Martinsburg.  He was born on February 17, 1941 in Lansing, Michigan.  James and his mother, Martha, and his two brothers, Bill and Leonard, moved to Saxton and made it their hometown.  James and his two brothers were raised by their Mom, Martha, and Pap, Chalmer Roland. James’ mother passed away in 1992 at the age of 77.  His Pap passed in 1964...

William E. Zorak, 82, of South Breezewood Road, Breezewood, PA; passed away on Thursday, August 15, 2019 at Windber Woods, Windber, PA.  He was born on March 08, 1937 in Indiana, Pennsylvania; a son of the late John and Bertha L. (Barr) Zorak.  On July 5, 2006 he was united in marriage to Peggy M. (Blystone) Zorak.   Along with his wife he is survived by son-in-law Kenneth Nisewonger married to Colleen; son-in-law Richard Nisewonger; daughter-in-law Penny Creed married to...

John C. “Pepper” Zelanko, 96, of Kearney; passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 14, 2019 at home surrounded by his loving family.  He was born on September 26, 1922 in Kearney, Pennsylvania; a son of the late John and Katherine (Zelanko) Zimmerman.  In Cumberland, Maryland on July 3, 1948 he was united in marriage to Bessie "Betty" M. (Griffith) Zelanko.  She preceded him in death on December 19, 2009.   He is survived by children Darrell...

Elizabeth D. Donaldson, 82, of North Spring Street, Everett, PA; passed away on Wednesday, August 14, 2019 at Pennknoll Village, Everett, PA.  She was born May 11, 1937 in Gray, Pennsylvania; a daughter of the late Charles and Arminta  (Tressler) Griffith.  On September 24, 1952 in Winchester, Virginia she was united in marriage to the late James R. Donaldson, Sr.; he preceded her in death on March 31, 1998. She is survived by children James R. Donaldson, Jr. married to...