All Obituaries

Herbert "Herb" L. Long, 72, of Meyersdale, went to be with the Lord on March 6, 2023 at his home. Born February 23, 1951in Somerset, the son of late Clyde O. and Blanche K. (Kimmel) Long. Survived by his wife of 45 years, Carolyn "Susie" Long; sons: Chad Long and wife Nicole; Todd Long and wife Rachel; grandchildren: Eva, Noelle, Lilliana and Juliet; Also survived by his siblings: Wayne Long and wife Paula, David Long, Carol Bowman and husband Wendell, Tom Long and wife...

Ruth E. (Smith-Shipley) Hutzel, 92, of Meyersdale, went to be with her Lord on February 22, 2023 at UPMC Altoona. Born June 14, 1930, in Glencoe, the daughter of Harry and Mabel (Dively) Smith. Preceded in death by parents; first husband: Charles F. Shipley Jr.; second husband: Austin C. Hutzel Sr.; siblings: Harry Jr., James, Ethel Donges, Carl, John, Robert and Billy; granddaughter: Bobbi Jo Wedge; and son-in-law: Richard L. Sines. Survived by her children: John (Nanci) Shipley, Ted...

Hattie Elizabeth ‘Betty’ Spence formerly of Meyersdale died February 17, 2023 at the Goodwill Retirement Community, Grantsville, Maryland, where she resided since October of 2019.  Born September 26, 1922 she celebrated her 100th birthday this past year.  A daughter of the late Austin and Thelma (Warnick) Kamp, Betty was predeceased by James Oliver Spence, her husband of 59 years.  She is survived by her son James Edward Spence and his wife Kathy (Fay)...

Jean A. Durst, 75, Meyersdale, passed away February 15, 2023 at Meadow View Nursing Center, Berlin. Born June 28, 1947 in Lorton, Virginia, the daughter of Jessie and Virginia (Gatewood) Rhodes. Preceded in death by her parents; brothers-in-law: Dennis, Mitch, Neil, Richard, Rodger, and Wayne Durst; sister-in-law: Diane Durst. Survived by her husband, Merle Durst; children: Kimberly Durst, Deborah Yommer, and Merle "Cubby" Durst II; grandchildren: Victoria Albright, Ashley Roth,...

Doris Jean Sheeler, 93, of Meyersdale formerly of Garrett, died January 29, 2023 at Meyersdale Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center. Born December 12, 1929, in Garrett, the daughter of James and Grace (Bockes) Weaver. Preceded in death by her parents; husband, Robert W. Sheeler; granddaughters: Drake Elizabeth Sheeler and Amy Rohrbaugh; and son-in-law: Mac Meadows. Survived by her children: Linda (James) Martin, Cumberland, Md; Sandy (William) Rohrbaugh, McHenry, Md; Robert E. (Lyn)...

Larry E. Kirchner, 79, of Meyersdale, died January 24, 2023 at UPMC Altoona. Born November 17, 1943 in Carthage, Missouri, the son of Robert Eugene and Regina Catherine (Murphy) Kirchner. Preceded in death by his parents; son: Bryan E. Kirchner; and brother: Edward J. Kirchner. Survived by his sons: David R. Kirchner, Davidson, North Carolina; Mark R. Kirchner and wife Gayle, Meyersdale; grandson: Seth Grimm; brother: Robert A. Kirchner (Kim); sister: Sharon L. Burkholder (Jack); former...

Josephine M. DiFebo, 99, of Meyersdale, passed away at her home on January 20, 2023. Born June 18, 1923 in Rockwood, the daughter of Vincenzo "Jim" and Santa (Vellone) Finocchio, who were both born in Italy. Preceded in death by her parents; husband, Victor F. DiFebo; and two brothers: Tony and Guy Finocchio. Survived by her children: Rosalie L. DiFebo, and James D. DiFebo and wife Judy, all of Meyersdale; grandchildren: Bryan DiFebo and wife Rebecca, Somerset; Janine Sechler and...

Kathryn W. Foy, of Meyersdale, died January 20, 2023. She was born in Meyersdale on August 26, 1943. Kathryn was the wife of Brig. General George Foy, United States Army (deceased); significant other of William Henry Thornley Jr, of Meyersdale and Denver, CO, Most Eminent Grand Master, Grand Encampment, Knights Templar, U.S.A. A private graveside committal service will be held in Meyersdale. Price Funeral Service, Inc., Meyersdale is honored to serve the Foy family....

Jerry Nathan Lint, age 88 years, died January 15, 2023 at Inspira Hospital, Harrison Twp., NJ. Born in Meyersdale, PA, served in the U.S. Army from 1957 to 1959.  He received his Bachelor's degree from Clarion University and his Master's degree from Penn State University. He taught at Meyersdale High School from 1959 to 1964. He then taught at Rowan University (formerly Glassboro State College) for 34 years until his retirement. He was a member of Masonic Lodge #554 in...

Lillian (Pritts) (Moore) Drake , 92 , passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by loved ones on December 26th 2022. Lillian was born May 19, 1930 in her family farmhouse in Bakersville, PA. She was the daughter of the late Charles and Aletha (Miller) Pritts; Sister to the late Ella Moore, Betty Shawley, Deloris Schomber and Robert Pritts. Lillian was blessed with a family of 5 generations, a loved wife of the late Eugene Moore and Stanley Drake. Mother of Betty (late Jim) Hilgert, Jack...