All Obituaries

Jacob E. Beal Sr., 86, of Meyersdale, died January 20, 2021 at Meyersdale Medical Center. Born August 8, 1934, the son of Samuel and Etta (Hutzell) Beal. Preceded in death by his parents; brothers: Jack and Bob Beal; and sisters: Ruth and Matilda. Survived by his loving wife of 69 years, Dorothy Beal; children: Jacob Beal Jr. and wife Judy; Linda Mishler and husband Rick; Rodney Beal and wife Glenda; Scott Beal; and Matthew and wife Danielle Beal; 8 grandchildren; 18 great grandchildren; 2...

Gary Allan Crayne, 87, of Meyersdale, died January 19, 2021 at Meyersdale Medical Center. Born January 10, 1934 in Mather, PA, the son of the late Allan and Beatrice (Filer) Crayne. He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Elizabeth "Betty" (Regets) Crayne; daughters: Elise Joy Baer and Elizabeth Jill Crayne; grandchildren: Alyse Gallagher and husband Brian; Erik Andrew Baer and Logan Crayne Baer; great granddaughter, Delaney; brothers: Jack William Crayne and David Lynn Crayne. He...

Shirley Ann Donaldson (Werner) entered Heaven on January 17, 2021 and was reunited into the loving arms of her mom. Born October 2, 1938 in Garrett, she was the daughter of Samuel Earl and Etta Werner (Llewellyn). Survived by her loving family, Ronald (Michele) Donaldson, Michael (Tammy) Donaldson, and Deborah (Gary) Gaumer. Shirley had a deep love for her six grandchildren, Kristi (Chadd) Sines, Megan (James) Henry, Ashley (Levi) Dively, Joel (Jodi) Delancy, Ryan (Candace) Donaldson, and...

W. Dean O’Neil, 85, of Meyersdale, died January 14, 2021 at Meyersdale Healthcare and Rehabilitation. Born February 15, 1935 in Meyersdale the son of Michael and Susan (Kern) O’Neil. Preceded in death by his parents; and wife of 63 years, Rita G. O’Neil. Survived by his brothers: Eugene (Emma Jean) O’Neil and Ken (Lynnie) O’Neil; nieces and nephews: Tammy and Jeff Hoover, Heidi O’Neil, Michael S. O’Neil, Ryan and Jacque O’Neil, Roger...

Dorothy Jane “Dot” Sechler, 95, of Meyersdale, died Saturday January 9, 2021 at Meyersdale Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center. Born January 8, 1926 in Salisbury, the daughter of Pius and Velma (Whisler) Zimmerman. She is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Lester Eugene Sechler; two brothers: Paul and William Zimmerman; and daughter-in-law: Diane Sechler. She is survived by her daughter: Debra (Ken) Hoover; son: Barry “Butch” Sechler; grandchildren: Jodi...

Knieriem William J. Knieriem, 88, of Meyersdale, peacefully entered Heaven on January 5, 2021 at Meadow View Nursing Center, Berlin. He was born October 28, 1932 in Meyersdale, the son of Ray and Alice (Lint) Knieriem. Preceded in death by his parents; brothers: Samuel, Irvin, and Eugene Knieriem; infant brother: Paul; and great granddaughter Ruby Jo Weigle. He is survived by his wife, Evelyn Marie (Shuck) Knieriem, whom he was married to for 67 years; children: David (Bonnie) Knieriem,...

Pamela J. Faidley, 57, of Meyersdale, died December 31, 2020 at UPMC Somerset. Born May 3, 1963 in Meyersdale, the daughter of William D. and Marilyn J. (Miller) Weigle. Preceded in death by her parents; sister: Lisa Jane Weigle; and mother-in-law: Ruth Faidley. Survived by her husband of 37 years, Robert D. Faidley; children: Robert D. Faidley II, Somerset and Caitlin A. Shroyer and husband Andrew, Berlin; grandchildren: Brock and Braxton; and brother: William D. Weigle Jr.;...

Louise J. Bowser, 88, of Berlin formerly of Chambersburg, died December 31, 2020 at UPMC Somerset. Born September 14, 1932 in Meyersdale, the daughter of William C. and Julia M. (Hutzell) Glessner. Preceded in death by her parents; husband of 65 years, William E. Bowser II; son: William E. Bowser III; son-in-law: Gary L. Watson; brother: Clyde E. Glessner; sister-in-law: Mary Bertha Sass; and close cousin: Matilda Hutzell Walker. Survived by her daughters: Gloria Snyder and husband Glenn,...

Joan Marie Sembower, 78, of Meyersdale, died December 26, 2020 at Rest Assured Assisted Living. Born February 12, 1942 in Garrett, the daughter of John W. and Irene E. (Sheeler) Gerhart. Preceded in death by her parents; and husband, William F. “Bill” Sembower III. Survived by her daughters: Amy J. Hostetler, Meyersdale; and Jenifer Sembower, Ohio; 3 grandchildren: Jennifer Ickes, Ashley Hostetler and Charles William Hoffman; great grandchildren: Kaden Kelly, Brody Kelly, Brock...

Roger Lee Boden, 69, of Meyersdale, died December 23, 2020 at his home. Born June 6, 1951 in Meyersdale, the son of late George W. and Margaret (Briskey) Boden. Survived by his wife of 48 years, Kathy (Butler) Boden; children: Roger “Buddy” Boden Jr and wife Tracy, Meyersdale; Rick Boden and wife Misty, Somerset; Donovan Boden, Meyersdale; grandchildren: Destinie Boyer, Zachary Boden, Sydney Boden, and Dylan Boden; great grandson: Daemon Barron; and sister: Dolly Sanner. Also...