All Obituaries

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...

  Gerald Blair “Jerry” Johnson, 73, of Meyersdale, died March 29, 2020 at home. Born July 9, 1946 in Rahway, New Jersey, the son of Howard E. and G. Elizabeth (Keim) Johnson. Preceded in death by his parents; and brother: Barry Snyder. Jerry is survived by his loving wife of 52 years, Odessa (Hynde) Johnson; children: Gregory B. Johnson and wife Mauri; Denise R. Thomas and husband Randy; Joanie R. Rubin and husband Micah; and Jennifer B. Johnson and fiancé Eric...

Ruth D. Holt, 91, formerly of Meyersdale, died March 28, 2020 at Meadow View Nursing Center, Berlin. Born May 15, 1928 in Pocahontas, the daughter of James and Loretta (Crowe) Baker. Preceded in death by her parents; husband: Howard Holt; and 13 siblings. Survived by her children: Thresa Kelly, Garrett; Brenda Porter and husband Rick, Meyersdale; Kimberly Miller, Friedens; Timothy Holt and wife Debra, Meyersdale; David Holt and wife Michelle, South Carolina; and foster son: John Bures,...

Linda Lea Werner, 68, of Garrett, went to be with the Lord on March 22, 2020. She was born May 22, 1951 in Somerset, the daughter of Dwight E. and “Dolly” (Albright) Yinkey. Preceded in death by her parents; beloved husband, Bradley; and brother: Ed Yinkey. Survived by her son: Richard “Rick” Werner and wife Jackie; sisters: Cinda and Julie; grandchildren: Richard, Mersaydees, William, Leo, Caleb and Alysa; 4 great grandchildren and best friend, LeAnn Phennicie. She...

Our dear mother Alice T. (Hersch) Freas, 90, passed away peacefully March 19 at home, surrounded by her family. She was the daughter of Herman and Mary (Cameron) Hersch. She was preceded in death by her siblings: Kenneth, Dean, Dale, Genevieve, Clifford, Charles, Janet, and Dorothy. Her remaining siblings: Arlene, Douglas, Hazel, and Lester. Her 10 children: JoAnn (Ken) Dermer, Joyce Freas, Alice (Bill) Shroyer, Cheryl (George) Hodoba, Janet Freas, Wayne Freas, David, Freas, Roseanna (Doug)...

Irwin Edgar William “Bill” Irwin, 92, of Meyersdale, died March 19, 2020 at In Touch Hospice House, Somerset. Born June 4, 1927 in Somerset, the son of James and Ruth (Herring) Irwin. Preceded in death by parents; wife, Blanche; brothers: James, Jack, Ken; and sister: Thelma. Survived by his children: Jeff Irwin; and Mardi Vincent and husband John, all of Meyersdale; grandchildren: Mark and Eric; and numerous nieces and nephews. Graduate of Meyersdale High School and served in...

Clara E. Christner, 75, of Meyersdale, died March 3, 2020 at Meyersdale Healthcare and Rehabilitation. Born June 15, 1944 in Greenville Twp., the daughter of Charles R. and Leona (McKenzie) Oester. Preceded in death by her parents; husband, Robert C. Christner; siblings: Edgar, Ada, Donald, Linda, and Bonnie. Survived by her son: Jeff Christner and wife Brenda, Meyersdale; grandchildren: Jacoby, Mayson, and Carter; sister of: Charles Oester Jr., David Oester, and Lois Rugg. She was a...

Edith Esther “Edie” (Gonzalez) Werner, 80, of Meyersdale passed away February 20, 2020 at home surrounded by her loving family. Born March 24, 1939 in Arecibo, Puerto Rico, the daughter of Antonia Gomez Gonzalez. Edie came to the United States in 1948 to Baltimore, Maryland. At that time, she only spoke Spanish but she was speaking fluent English six months later. Edie believed this was her greatest accomplishment. In 1957, she graduated from Western High School. She worked at...

Elenora Ruth Pyle, 84, of Meyersdale, died February 21, 2020 at home. She was born December 23, 1935 in Coal Run, the daughter of William and Edith (Smith) Crissey. Preceded in death by her parents; husband, Robert E. Pyle; son: Travis R. Pyle; and numerous brothers and sisters. She is survived by her daughter, Tracy (Pyle) Hollada, Salisbury; grandson: Alexander Sell (Cheyanne Weaverling); sister: Rose Werner, Meyersdale; and numerous nieces and nephews. A private service will be...

Shirley I. Schrock, 83, of Garrett, died February 15, 2020 at Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center, Johnstown. Born February 21, 1936 in Brothersvalley Twp., the daughter of William “Bill” and Mary (Housel) Ohler. Preceded in death by her parents; husband, Glenn E. Schrock; 3 brothers: Simon, William, and Oscar Ohler Sr.; and sister: Effie Martz. Survived by her children: Darlene Marteney and husband Ron, Garrett; and Craig Schrock, Garrett; grandchildren: Andrew Marteney and special...