All Obituaries

Margaret E. Ackerman, 93, of Meyersdale, died June 14, 2020 at UPMC Somerset. Born July 3, 1926 in Meyersdale, the daughter of Samuel S. and Matilda (Knepp) Baer. Preceded in death by her parents; husband of 61 years, Elwood B. Ackerman; sister: Bertha Paul; and brother: Alfred Baer. Survived by her children: Nancy Cannon and husband David, Transfer, PA; Darla Korns and husband Warren, and Terry Paul and wife Kathy, all of Meyersdale; grandchildren: Beth Miller and husband Brad, Tricia...

Carl L. Miller, 85, of Meyersdale, died May 31, 2020 at Meyersdale Medical Center. Born January 10, 1935 in Greenville Twp., the son of Carl F. and Leora Grace (Geiger) Miller. Preceded in death by his parents; twin brothers: Ronald and Donald Miller. Survived by his wife of 48 years, Carol (Schrock) Miller; brother-in-law: Don (Karen) Schrock; nephews and nieces: Christopher (Sharon) Schrock, their children: Chris Jr., Emily and Samantha Schrock; Michael (Elizabeth) Schrock, their sons:...

Rita G. O’Neil, 85, of Meyersdale, died May 24, 2020 at Meyersdale Healthcare and Rehabilitation. Born August 3, 1934 in Elk Lick Twp., the daughter of Ernest and Nellie (Hemmings) Garlitz. Preceded in death by her parents; sister: Alberta Shumaker and her husband, John C. “Jim” Shumaker; and brother: E. Leroy Garlitz and his wife Mona Lee Garlitz. Survived by her husband, of 63 years, W. Dean O’Neil; brothers-in-law: Eugene O’Neil and Ken O’Neil; sisters-in-law: Emma Jean...

Daisy F. Trout, Meyersdale, died May 22, 2020 at Meyersdale Healthcare and Rehabilitation. Born April 10, 1926 in Garrett, the daughter of James and Cora (Stevanus) Romesburg. A complete obituary will be updated at the family's convenience.

Paul E. Troutman, 96, of Meyersdale, died May 17, 2020 at Meyersdale Healthcare and Rehabilitation. Born July 15, 1923 in Wellersburg, the son of Irvin and Nina (Getz) Troutman. Preceded in death by his parents; first wife, Nellie M. (Platter) Troutman; 3 daughters; and brothers: Edwin Troutman and Ray Getz. Survived by his wife, Lily B. (Crissey) Troutman; son: Harold Troutman and wife Nancy, Wellersburg; daughter: Mary Louise Troutman, Cumberland, Maryland; stepgrandchildren: Karen Lease...

Tammy Jo Bowman, 50, of Meyersdale, died April 30, 2020 at Siemon Lakeview Manor Estate, Somerset. Born September 24, 1969 in Meyersdale, the daughter of Edna Bowman, of Meyersdale. Preceded in death by her grandparents: Elmer and Margaret (Tressler) Bowman; and aunt: Anna Lohr. In addition to her mother, she is survived her aunt: Nellie (Baker) Weller; cousins: Ruthie Walker, Dennis and Allen Baker, and Robyn (Baker) Showalter and their families. She enjoyed watching television and...

Patricia H. Bowman, 86, of Salisbury, died April 21, 2020 at In Touch Hospice House, Somerset. Born August 16, 1933 in Meyersdale, the daughter of John W. and Leah (Keim) Horning. Preceded in death by her parents; husband: Howard L. “Gov” Bowman; and son: Charles “Chuck” Bowman. Survived by her daughter: Angie Hoffman; nephew: James Grose; and close friends and caretakers: Lydia Eisentrout, Brenda Green, Sam Garlitz, and Ron and Audrey Irwin. She was a member of St....

James E. Kelly Sr., 75, of Garrett, died April 19, 2020 at home. Born October 24, 1944 in Meyersdale, the son of James and Daisy (Winner) Kelly. Preceded in death by his parents; wife: Dwonda (Bittinger) Kelly; brothers: Richard and Robert; and nephew: Michael. Survived by son, James “Groundhog” Kelly Jr. and wife Kristina (Shaffer), Garrett; and siblings: Bonnie Shaffer, Meyersdale; Sharon Sparks, Maryland. He was a truck driver for many years, and he truly enjoyed driving...

Ethel M. “Ding” “Effie” “Mammy” Donges, 87, Meyersdale, passed away April 10, 2020 at Meyersdale Healthcare and Rehabilitation. Born June 22, 1932, in Glencoe, the daughter of Harry and Mabel (Dively) Smith. Preceded in death by her parents; husband: George P. “Shorty” Donges; brothers: Harry, James, Robert, Carl, John, and infant brother William. Survived by her children: Cynthia Donges and spouse Karen; Roxanne Donges; Molly Smith and...

Henry H. Shockey, Jr., 93, of Sewickley, formerly of Berlin, Irwin and Bridgeport, West Virginia, died April 1, 2020 in his Sewickley home following a valiant year-long cancer battle and a heart attack. He was preceded in death by his wife of 59 years, Kathleen Boger Shockey of Meyersdale. He is survived by his son Robert H. (Bob) Shockey (wife Diane M. Shockey) of West Lafayette, Indiana; his daughter: Kathleen M. (Kathy) Schoffstall (husband Kent R. Schoffstall) of Sewickley; five...