Recent Obituaries

Wellersburg, PA – Frederick J. McKenzie, 89, of Wellersburg passed away June 14, 2024, at Sterling Care Frostburg. Born July 23, 1934, in Somerset; a son of the late Augustus J. McKenzie and Gladys (Chisholm) McKenzie. Also preceded in death by siblings, Sue Habersack, Faith Kennell, Shirley “Babe” Diehl, Jo Ann Haines; and his brothers:

Hyndman, PA – Grace Mae Emerick, 93, of Hyndman passed away Saturday June 8, 2024, at home. Born December 3, 1930, in Hyndman, she was a daughter of the late John C. and Freda Elizabeth (Hosselrode) Mason. She is also preceded in death by her husband, John Merle Emerick, granddaughter, Angela Emerick, son-in-law, Robert Burkett,

Bertha C. Emerick, age 99, of Buffalo Mills, PA ended her earthly life peacefully at her home on June 8, 2024. May her soul take flight and rise swiftly to at last behold her Savior’s face! She was born June 5, 1925, in Wellersburg, PA, a daughter of the late Harry and Edna (Rizer) Cook.

Edward L. “Hap” Kennell, 91, of Hyndman went to be with the Lord Sunday June 2, 2024 at Rest Assured Nursing Home. Born May 31, 1933, in Kennells Mill; a son of the late Irvin and Ruth (Bittner) Kennell. Also, preceded in death by an infant brother, Donald Kennell; brother, Kenneth Kennell; grandson, Jamy LaComb.

BettyLou Marie (Emerick) Clites, 80, of Hyndman was surrounded by her family when she went home to be with the Lord at Somerset Hospital on June 1, 2024. Born November 13, 1943 in Fairhope; a daughter of the late Verdie “Bert” and Leora C. (Emerick) Emerick. On September 3, 1963 she married Woody Clites Sr

Russell “Rusty” David Devore, 65, of Hyndman passed away at his home on Saturday June 1, 2024. Rusty was born in Cumberland, MD. on October 1, 1958. Rusty was preceded in death by his parents, Paul D and Polana (Runions) Devore, brother Sam Devore and sister Mary P. Robertson. Rusty is survived by his wife,

Manns Choice PA – Darlene G. Kloss, 72, of Manns Choice passed away Saturday June 1, 2024 at her home. Born May 14, 1952, in Baltimore, MD; she was a daughter of the late Andy and Ruth Ann Mills. Also preceded in death by a brother Danny Mills. Survived by her longtime partner, James Parsons

Bonita E. Lepley, 81, of Wellersburg passed away May 30, 2024 at her home. Born March 21, 1943 in Kennells Mill; she was a daughter of the late George and Catharine (Geiger) Gomer. She is also preceded in death by her husband, Ronald C. Lepley; a son, Ronald E. Lepley; siblings, Robert Gomer, Zona Murphy,

Lois “Toots” J. (Robinette) Cessna, 88 years old, of Meyersdale, was reunited on May 27, 2024 with the love of her life on what would have been their 69th wedding anniversary. She was born on July 25, 1935 in Southampton Township, Somerset County at the Cook Farm to the late Charles and Bertha (Long) Robinette.

Thomas R. “Tom” Swanson, 88, of Bedford Valley Road, Bedford, PA, went home to be with the Lord and his parents on 5/26/24, just in time for his birthday on May 27th.  He was born and raised in Brookville, PA, the son of Martha (Johns) and Lawrence Swanson.  The family moved to the small town