All Obituaries

Nancy Anne Boyce, 78, of Meyersdale died September 16, 2019 at Memorial Medical Center, Johnstown. Born May 15, 1941 in Salisbury, the daughter of Hubert and Dorothy (Housel) Swauger. Preceded in death by her parents and brother: John Swauger. Survived by her husband of 57 years, Gary C. Boyce; sons: Scott Boyce and wife Rana; Michael Boyce and wife Linda; David Boyce and wife Becky; grandchildren: Karisa White and husband Adam, Laura Boyce, and Leah Boyce; Sgt. Terry Snyder USAF and...

Doris Laverne Gnagey, 88, of Meyersdale, died September 14, 2019 at UPMC Somerset. Born April 7, 1931 in Meyersdale, the daughter of William and Martha (Klingaman) Fike. Preceded in death by her parents; husband of 65 years Clay; brothers: Eugene, Robert and Lester Fike; sister-in-law: Helen Fike; brothers-in-law: Ray, Bruce, Glenn and Max Gnagey. Survived by her brother-in-law: Guy Gnagey; sister-in-law: Lillian Fike; caregivers: Randy and Jean Fike, and Susie and David Lohr; and numerous...

Janice (Potter) Forney, 83, of Meyersdale, passed away at Rest Assured Assisted Living. Born September 15, 1935 in Ohio, she was the daughter of the late Harold  and Opal (Brickwell) Potter.  She was also preceded in death by her husband Richard Dean Forney; Mary Potter Nye, Harold PotterJr., and Mark W. Forney. Janice was a life member of the Order of the Eastern Star.  She was employed by Penelec Electric Company.  Janice...

Frances E. Ravenscroft, 87, of Meyersdale, died August 17, 2019 at her home. She was born December 23, 1931 in Sandpatch, the daughter of John and Myrtle (Pugh) Habel. Preceded in death by her parents; husband: Alvy O. Ravenscroft; son-in-law: John Simon; brother: Clyde Habel. Survived by her daughters: Carolyn Simon, Gibsonia; Janet Augustine husband Bill, Meyersdale; and Lauren Hemming husband Chester, Meyersdale; grandchildren: John Simon Jr. and wife Lindsay and Paul Simon and wife...

Carl Joseph Minick, 78, of Somerset, passed away August 9, 2019 at Memorial Medical Center, Johnstown. Born September 15, 1940 in Greenville Twp., the son of Anthony and Pansy (Garlitz) Minick. Preceded in death by his parents; wife, Helen Minick; brother: Blaine Minick, Stephen Minick; sister: Rosie Minick; and granddaughter: Emily Tressler. Survived by his children: Lisa Borosky, Christine Houck, Michael Minick, Amy Weiss; stepchildren: Kenneth Hollada, Terry Bodes, Wayne Hollada,...

Elizabeth Annie Buterbaugh, 88, of Meyersdale, died peacefully July 16, 2019 at her home. Born April 4, 1931 in Meyersdale, the daughter of Steward S. and Ethel Marie (Phillippi) Donges. Preceded in death by her parents; husband, Donald R. Buterbaugh; 2 brothers; and 1 sister. Survived by her children: Gregory Buterbaugh married to Cindy (Hardman) Buterbaugh, Meyersdale; Donald Keith Buterbaugh and wife Sarah (Stewart) Buterbaugh, Palisades, NY; Tamara Lynn (Buterbaugh) Hillegas married to...

Frank Edward Bittner, 89, of Meyersdale, died August 7, 2019 at MeadowView Nursing Center, Berlin. Born July 28, 1930 in Boynton, the son of Calvin and Cora (Stanton) Bittner. Preceded in death by his parents; brothers: Ray Jones and Everett "Boots" Bittner; sisters: Sylina Holler, Martha "Molly" Spiker, and Ethel Brown. Survived by his wife of 68 years, Cecilia (Schnelzer) Bittner; daughter: Patricia "Patty" Ringler and husband Barry; Meyersdale; grandchildren: Frankie J. Ryan and wife...

Mary N. Walker, 95, of Meyersdale, died June 27, 2019 at Meyersdale Healthcare and Rehab. Born May 10, 1924, in Meyersdale, the daughter of Angelo and Maria Natalie (Pannozzo) Vitale. Preceded in death by her parents; husband William R. Walker; brothers:Thomas, Robert, and James Vitale; sisters: Viola Statler, Elinor Nessly, and Anna Sechler. Survived by her brothers: William Vitale, Ashburn, VA; and Richard Vitale, Indiana, PA; and numerous nieces and nephews. Member of SS. Philip and...

Jeanne K. Cross, 91, of Meyersdale, died June 16, 2019 at Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center, Johnstown. Born April 15, 1928 in Lancaster, the daughter of Dr. David James and Bertha (Hess) Keener. Preceded in death by her parents; husband, Dr. John C. Cross; brother: John Keener; sister: Jane Tragesser and her husband, Robert Tragesser; sisters-in-law: Ada Jean Doriguzzi and Margaret Williams. She is survived by her children: Lawrence F. Cross and wife JoAnn; Susan McIntosh and husband...

William Johnathan "Bill" Stimmell, 42, of Meyersdale, passed away June 11, 2019 at Western Maryland Health Systems after a courageous, but short battle with lung cancer. Bill was born March 24, 1977 in Connellsville. He was a loved and cherished son, father, brother, and uncle. Bill spent 16 years mentoring and helping the youth at Maryland Salem Childrens Trust, and then another 3 years at Maryland DJS. He is survived by his mother and father, Karen and Skip Hensel; wife,...