Recent Obituaries

 James C.  Shaffer, 86, Buffalo Mills passed away at his home surrounded by his family on November 27, 2019. Born October 9, 1933, at home in Hyndman. He was the last surviving member of the immediate family of his parents Roland James and Nellie I Shaffer. He was preceded in death by his wife of

Buffalo Mills, PA – Vicki L. Burkett, 60, of Buffalo Mills, passed away Friday November 29, 2019 at WMHS Regional Medical Center. Born November 25, 1959 in Cumberland; she was a daughter of the late Joseph Deter and Norma (Montgomery) Madero. Survived by her husband Timothy Burkett, children, Michelle Taylor and husband Ian of Johnstown,

Hyndman, PA – Susan J. Shaffer, 70, of Hyndman died November 18, 2019. Born March 11, 1949 in Cumberland; she was a daughter of the late Howard R. Jr. and Margaret (Thomas) Shaffer. Also preceded in death by a brother, James A. Shaffer and her best friend, Betsy Bruck. Survived by her sons, Jamie Holbrook

Hyndman, PA – Eileen C. Emerick, 77 of Hyndman went to be with the Lord Friday November 22, 2019 at Pennknoll Village Born March 23, 1942 in Fairhope, PA; she was a daughter of the late George J. and Violet M. (Emerick) Larson. She was preceded in death by sisters, Lulubelle Mangus, Betty Jane Pensyl,

Ellerslie, MD – John William “Bill” O’Neal, 80, of Ellerslie, MD went to be with the Lord Friday November 15, 2019 at WMHS Born December 14, 1938 in Cumberland, MD; he was a son of the late Lillian “Sis” Kiser and stepfather Earl L. Emerick Sr.  Also preceded in death by brothers, Gary Emerick, Earl

Mary Ann Topper, 79, of Hyndman went to be with the Lord on November 14, 2019, at Pennknoll Village. Born June 17, 1940, in Cumberland, she was the daughter of the late Dr. John A. Topper and Mary (Barnes) Topper.  She was preceded in death by a brother, Frederick M. Topper. She is survived by

Hyndman, PA – Grace A. (Dom)Cook, 93,  of Hyndman died Wednesday November 6, 2019 at Cumberland Healthcare Born June 25, 1926 in Wellersburg, she was the youngest daughter of the late George and Mary (Suder) Dom. She married Clinton Cook November 10, 1945. He preceded her in death in 2014. Also preceded in death by

Darlene Marie (Emerick) Shroyer, 87, went home to be with her Lord and Savior Monday evening October 14,2019 at her home. Born March 25, 1932 in Corriganville, MD; a daughter of the late Norman Earl Emerick and Helen Marie Emerick. She was the oldest of five children. Also preceded in death by her husband, Kenneth

Hyndman, PA – John David Hartman, 72, of Hyndman went to be with the Lord Monday, October 7, 2019 at WMHS Regional Medical Center. Born July 21, 1947, in Cumberland; he was a son of the late William and Willa (Watts) Hartman. He was also preceded in death by a son, Adrian M. Hartman; and

Kennells Mill, PA – Betty Marie (Merkle) Huffman, 94, of Kennells Mill, went to be with the Lord on Thursday October 3, 2019 at Meyersdale Healthcare. Born February 11, 1925 in Fairhope, PA; she was a daughter of the late George R. and Hulda (Richardson) Merkle. Mrs. Huffman was also preceded in death by her