Recent Obituaries

Richard A. “Rich” Robinette, 57, of Hyndman passed away Sunday November 28, 2021 at UPMC Western Maryland. Born August 12, 1964 in Cumberland he was a son of Roy and Margaret (Wolford) Robinette.  He is preceded in death by his father. Survived by his mother, Margaret Robinette, a daughter, Mayan Minnick and husband Kyle, stepson,

Hyndman, PA – Edgar J. Shaffer, 96, of Hyndman passed away November 18, 2021 at his home. Born July 7, 1925; in Hyndman; he was a son of the late Ira Zane and Ruth May (McGregor) Shaffer. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Mary E. Shaffer; a brother, Paul Shaffer, sisters, Marie

Harrisburg, PA – Melanie (Cook) Topper, 70, formerly of Hyndman went to be with the Lord Wednesday November 10, 2021. Born November 11, 1950 in Cumberland; she was a daughter of the late William E. and Marylu (Logsdon) Cook. She is preceded in death by her husband, Frederick Topper, in 2015. Survived by a son,

Charles Earl Bush III, 76, of Buffalo Mills, went to be with the Lord Friday November 5, 2021 at his home. Born February 13, 1945, in Cumberland; he was a son of the late Charles E. Jr and Gertrude “Trudy” (Benjamin) Bush. He is also preceded in death by a son, Jason C. Bush. Survived

Frances M. “Sissy” Lofblad, 94, passed away on October 30, 2021 at the home of her niece Kay and Kenny Harden, where she lived for 3 years. Born March 14, 1927, in Ellerslie; she was the daughter of the late Jesse and Tresa (Lowery) See. Frances was preceded in death by her husband, Walter; sister,

Clara J. Kreigline, 89, of Hyndman went to be with the Lord Wednesday October 27, 2021 at Windber Hospice. Born November 30, 1931 in Hyndman; she was a daughter of the late Arthur George and Ida Bell (Bruck) Kreigline. She is also preceded in death by brothers, Devon, Donald, and James Kreigline; sisters, Betty Jane

Hyndman, PA – John H. Shaffer, 89, of Hyndman went to be with the Lord Wednesday, October 20, 2021, at UPMC Western Maryland. Born January 14, 1932, in Mt. Savage, MD; he was a son of the late Stanley Eugene and Carmen Faye (Wertz) Shaffer. He was the last surviving member of his immediate family.

Hyndman, PA – Richard Lee Troutman, 74, of Hyndman passed away Thursday October 7, 2021. Born July 2, 1947 in Cumberland; he was a son of the late Homer and Helen (Willison) Troutman. He was also preceded in death by father and mother-in-law, Earl and Dot Clites. Survived by his wife of 55 years, Kitty

Carl D. Emerick, 60, of Ellerslie, passed Thursday, Oct. 7, 2021, at UPMC Western Maryland. Carl, who was known as Doug to his family, was born May 27, 1961, in Meyersdale. He was the son of George and Cinda (Ohler) Emerick. He was preceded in death by his father, George A. Emerick, and a brother,

Connie Lee (Lohr) Keel, died on July 16, 2021 at the Lakeview Manor in Somerset, PA after a long battle with health issues. She was born in Bedford, PA on March 10, 1948 and was a graduate of the Job Core in Charleston, WV.  She was a member of Christ Lutheran Church in Madley, PA. Connie