All Obituaries

White Margaret M. White, 98, of Meyersdale, died November 16, 2018 at the Goodwill Retirement Community, Grantsville, Md. Born April 5, 1920 in Brothersvalley Twp.,  the daughter of H. Earl and Leila (Baughman) Christner. Preceded in death by her parents; husband, Ernest “Ernie” White; brother: Orville “Speedy” Christner; sister: Betty Clay. Survived by her son, Thomas E. White and wife Nancy, Meyersdale; grandson, Adam White and wife Karisa; great...

Brant Katherine L. Brant, 73, of Meyersdale, died October 31, 2018 at her home. Born October 25, 1945, in Fairmont, W.Va, the daughter of the late William G. and Ruth Louise (Uphold) Fife. Survived by her children: Karen Schafer, Meyersdale; Michael Brant and wife Angie, Meyersdale; and Joseph Brant and wife Amber, Timonium, Maryland; grandchildren: Jessica Schafer, Chelsey Taylor, Heather Horning, Hannah Short, and Cooper Brant; and 5 great grandchildren. Also survived by her companion of...

Phyllis Ann Howsare went home to heaven on Thursday, October 18, 2018 at Meyersdale Medical Center where she passed away peacefully.  Born November 9, 1936 in Meyersdale, the daughter and only child of Earl and Irene Miller. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Paul in 2017 and a stillborn son.  Also preceded in death by special family friends, Herb and Sue Krygsman. She is survived by her children, Denny Howsare and wife Judy of Meyersdale, Christine Crutchley of...

Judith Y. Aker, 73, of Harrisburg, a beloved mother and grandmother, died October 13, 2018 at UPMC Mercy Hospital, Pittsburgh. Born August 13, 1945, in Meyersdale, the daughter of James and Alma (Barmoy) Lint. Preceded in death by her parents; and sister: Barbara Walukas. Survived by her loving sons: James Aker and wife Debra, Venetia; and Steve and wife Carey, Lamont; grandchildren who were her pride and joy: James, John, Joseph, Alyssa, Brandi, Danielle, and Emma; niece: Beth (Ray)...

Loretta Jane Burkholder, 86, of Garrett, died peacefully October 7, 2018 at her home surrounded by her family.  She was born January 7, 1932 in Springs, the daughter of Irvin and Lulu (Durst) Kemp. Preceded in death by parents; sisters: Margaret Holler and Marian Garlitz, and brothers: Eugene, Robert, Jack, and Donald Kemp.  She is survived by her devoted and loving husband Libert John Burkholder, only daughter, Sherry L. Brant and her husband James S. Brant; granddaughters: Julie...

Klink Randy L. Klink, 63, of Meyersdale, died September 22, 2018 at Memorial Medical Center, Johnstown. Born March 3, 1955 in Somerset, the son of the late Paul and Dolores (Eagle) Klink. Survived by his wife of 42 years, Cheryl (Bittner) Klink; sons: Ryan, Meyersdale and Mark and wife Crystal, Thurmont, Maryland; grandchildren: Trevor and Katelyn; and sister: Pauletta Lindsay. He was a retired foreman for PennDOT and a member of Mt. Carmel Lutheran Church. Randy enjoyed hunting, fishing,...

Hetz Melvin Hetz, Jr. 88, of Meyersdale, passed away peacefully in his sleep September 20, 2018 at his home. Born July 18, 1930 in Boynton, he was the son of Melvin F. and Alice H. (Winebrenner) Hetz. Preceded in death by his parents; brothers: Harrison, Charles, Kenneth, and Marvin; sisters: Helen, Naomi Jane Hotchkiss, and Margaret Sager. Survived by loving wife of 64 years, Nancy E. (Greig) Hetz; children: Kathleen (Richard) Petenbrink, Wellersburg; Melvin II (Dana) Hetz, Margaret...

Beal Marjorie Jane Beal, 89, of Meyersdale, died September 22, 2018 at Memorial Medical Center, Johnstown. Born March 18, 1929 in Meyersdale, the daughter of Oscar Taft and Elizabeth Winifred (Reese) Bowman Preceded in death by her parents; sons: Wayne Lee and Mark L. Beal; brother: Wayne Bowman; and sister: Pauline Cook. Survived by her husband of 67 years, Harry S. Beal; sons: Mack (Kay) Beal and Merle (Cindy) Beal; daughter-in-law: Melissa Beal; grandchildren: Ron Davis, Travis Beal,...

Betty Elaine (Reiber) McKenzie, loving wife and mother, 94, of Ord St., Salisbury passed in peace on Saturday, September 1, 2018 at home. She was born July 2, 1924 in Meyersdale, the daughter of Dalton George and Stella Ruth (Baer) Reiber. She was preceded in death by her parents; the love of her life, Henry Sadrus McKenzie (6/2/1917 to 11/22/1984); and siblings: Dalton, William, Margaret, Charles, Lois, and Orion; daughter-in-law, Jacqueline; granddaughter, Heather; and great grandson,...

Helen Claire Lint (nee Roberts), age 84, died surrounded by her family on September 8, 2018 at her home in Glassboro where she lived since 1964.  Born and raised in Youngwood, PA, Helen received her Bachelor's Degree from Clarion State College.  She was an elementary school teacher for 37 years, mostly with the Glassboro School District.   Survived by her husband of 59 years Jerry N., children Elizabeth A. (Allen) Samuels, Mary M. (Karl) Schreder, Rick (Stephanie)...