All Obituaries

Joyce K. (Botteicher) Bennett, 81, of Hollidaysburg went to be with the Lord Saturday, June 5, 2021 at UPMC Altoona.  She was born January 28, 1940 in South Fork, PA, a daughter of the late John and Mary (McCarthy) Botteicher.  On April 14, 1958 she married the love of her life, Vernon R. Bennett, who preceded her in death on August 11, 2001.  In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by her brother William Botteicher.   She is survived by...

Michael Eugene Simmons, 64, of Johnstown, PA; passed away on Friday, June 4, 2021 at his father’s home in Artemas with family be his side. He was born on December 6, 1956 in Takoma Park, MD; a son of Marvin Eugene Simmons of Artemas, PA and Patricia Ann (Poehlman) Fusco married to George, Mt. Airy, MD. Along with his parents he is survived by siblings Cheryl A. Simmons; Scott H. Simmons married to Vivienne; John P. Simmons married to Michelle; step-sister Dawn Ward married to Steven...

Barbara Ann Taylor Ciccone, of Everett formerly of Harrisburg, PA; passed away on Thursday, June 3, 2021. Born in Chambersburg, PA on November 24, 1947; she was the daughter of the late Robert A. Taylor and Ruth (Ritchey) Taylor. Barbara was preceded in death by her parents and twin sister Brenda Joyce Taylor. Barbara graduated from The Harrisburg Polyclinic Hospital School of Nursing as a registered nurse and worked as an RN at various hospitals in the Harrisburg Area. Barbara is...

Deborah L. (Shaffer) Hess, 66, of Woy Bridge Road, Everett, PA; passed away on Saturday, May 29, 2021 at UPMC Altoona.   She was born on October 1, 1954 in Everett, PA; a daughter of the late Ralph and Hazel (Lawhead) Shaffer.  On September 1, 1972 she was united in marriage to David R. Hess. Along with her husband, she is survived by children Travis Hess married to Wendy, Shelly Hess, Dusty Hess and Penny Hess; grandchildren Darrin Hess and Kaleb Hess; sisters Janet Colledge...

William Earl “Bill” Deubner went to be with The Lord on May 29, 2021.  Born in Indianapolis, Indiana on September 22, 1928; the son of the late Delbert V. Deubner and Crystal Marie (Worrel) Deubner Cole. On April 17, 1954 in the Six Mile Run Church of God, Bill married Emily Laverne (Barber) Deubner.  They recently celebrated sixty-seven years of loving and helping each other.  His wife survives him at home.  Surviving are his two sons, James C. Deubner of...

Maude E. Graffious of Saxton passed away on May 28, 2021, at the age of 97 years. Maude was born on Oct. 19, 1923, not far from where she lived in Saxton, to parents Roy V. and Hazel (Reed) Weimert. On Oct. 23, 1948, she was united in marriage to Mellott Howard Graffious at the Raven Run Church of the Brethren by the Reverend Percy Kegarice. Sadly, Maude was preceded in death by her beloved husband on July 7, 2006. The Raven Run Church of the Brethren would remain an important part of...

Eugene “Silver Fox” Feight, 74 of East Mattie Road, Breezewood, PA; passed away at home on Thursday, May 27, 2021 after a long courageous battle with cancer.  He was born on September 22, 1946 in Everett, PA; a son of the late Clarence Orville “Snowball” Feight and step-mother Helen (Snyder) and the late Emma (Fischer) Grubb and step-father Paul Grubb.  On August 20, 1965, he was united in marriage to Janet (Walters). Along with his wife of fifty-five...

Ruth Anna Mearkle, 87, of Raystown Road, Everett, PA; passed away on Wednesday, May 26, 2021 at UPMC Altoona Hospital.  She was born on May 24, 1934 in Jacks Corner, PA; a daughter of the late Dwight Fink and Laverne Belle (Casteel) College.  On May 31, 1952 in Winchester, VA; she was united in marriage to Melvin E. Mearkle.  He preceded her in death in 1998. She is survived by two children Rev. Dr. Rickey Mearkle and wife Aimee of England, Cynthia Musselman and husband...

Wm Gary Smith, 75, of Providence Street, Everett, passed away on Sunday, May 23, 2021 at UPMC Altoona Hospital.  He was born on December 4, 1945 in Mattie; a son of the late Ivan L. “Ipe” Smith, Sr. and Velma Irene (Ritchey).  On August 24, 1963 in Clearville, PA; he was united in marriage to Patty (Lynch).  Along with his wife of fifty-seven years he is survived by children Nancy Diehl, Marsha married to Jeff Hershberger, Steven Smith and partner Tim Kleve, Jenny...

Betty B. (Reed) Koontz was called home to The Lord on Sunday, May 23, 2021 at Pennknoll Village.  She was born on July 26, 1929 in Everett, PA; a daughter of the late John H. and Pearl (Weicht) Reed.  She was married to Orville L. Koontz, Sr.; he preceded her in death on July 13, 2007.  Surviving is two sons Orville L. Koontz, Jr. married to Roberta (Cornell) Koontz and Robert E. Koontz married to Kathryn (Beegle) Koontz; grandson Robert A. Koontz and great-grandsons Mason...