All Obituaries

Brent H. Hoover, 67, of Garrett, died January 21, 2018 at his home. He was born October 10, 1951 in Garrett, the son of Norval R. and Regina (Judy) Hoover. Preceded in death by his parents; and sister: Judy Younkin.  Survived by his brother, Michael B. Hoover, Berlin; nieces and nephews: Tacy Wilson, Tisha Wright, Clete Hoover, Stuart Younkin and Spencer Younkin,  No services will be held at his request. Interment Highland Cemetery, Garrett. Memorial contributions may be given...

Romesburg Joyce E. Romesburg, 79, of Garrett, went to be with her Lord and Savior on January 12, 2019 at her home after a 20 year battle of Parkinson Disease, surrounded by her beloved family. She was born June 27, 1939 in Summit Twp., the daughter of Truman and Sara (Pyle) Sanner Sr. Preceded in death by her parents; and 2 brothers, Dennis and Truman Sanner Jr. Survived by her loving husband of 53 years, Franklin Romesburg; children: Bob Sanner (Kim), Boswell; Dot Garrety (Dave), Garrett;...

Gertrude M. Hersch, 89, of Meyersdale, passed to her heavenly home on January 12, 2019 at Meadow View Nursing Center, Berlin. Born July 17, 1929 in Coal Run, the daughter of Charles E. and Margaret M. (Deal) Stevanus. Preceded in death by her parents; husband: William “Dutch” Hersch; infant sister: Mabel Carrie; sister: Mildred Harbel; and brother: John Stevanus. Survived by her children: Mary Margaret Werner (Dale), Berlin; Deanna Thompson (Robert), Meyersdale; Trudy Landis...

Kevin Eugene Westfall, born February 26, 1966 at Sacred Heart Hospital, Cumberland, Maryland, passed away at home on December 30, 2018. He was the son of the late Eugene Westfall, and Frances Coughenour, of Meyersdale. Also preceding him in death was his sister, Robin Leydig. In addition to his mother, he is survived by his son, Drake Westfall; brother: Carl Leydig and wife Bev, Garrett; sister: Eileen Durst and husband Larry, Grantsville, Maryland; and his life partner, Mary Ann Butler...

Hoover L. Donald Hoover, 88, of Meyersdale died December 6, 2018 at In Touch Hospice House, Somerset. Born January 27, 1930 in Brothersvalley Twp., the son of Norman and Hazel (Swarner) Hoover Preceded in death by his parents; sisters: Louise Reich and Irene Decker; and brother: Dale Hoover. Survived by his wife of 63 years, the former Carol J. Porter; sons: Brian and friend Kim Haines, and Randy; grandchildren: Mindy, Ashley (Justin) Morris, Brandon, and Tyler (Mandie); several great...

Hoyman Pauline F. Hoyman, 69, of Garrett, passed away November 20, 2018 at her home. Born July 16, 1949 in Somerset, the daughter of the late Galen and Dorothy (Weimer) Dickey. She is survived by her husband  and best friend of 50 ½ years, David Hoyman; daughter: Michelle Werner and husband Jamie, Garrett; son: Michael Hoyman and girlfriend Kelly Jones, Friedens; granddaughter: Nicole Hoyman and Josh Shaulis, Berlin; sister: Patricia Hoyman and husband Ron, Garrett; special...

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)...