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Donald Gene Shaffer

Donald Gene Shaffer, 89, Woodbury, passed away Saturday at his residence. He was born in Potter Creek, son of the late Kenneth and Dorothy (Clouse) Shaffer. Gene first married Florence (King) Shaffer on March 5, 1955, in Bedford. She preceded him in death on April 2, 1967. He then married ...

Dorothy Mae ‘Dottie’ (Gregg) Edmundson

Dorothy Mae “Dottie” (Gregg) Edmundson, 90, formerly of Altoona, passed away peacefully on Wednesday of natural causes at her home in Sarasota, Fla. Born in Wilmington, Del., Dottie was the beloved daughter of the late George Beatty and Ethel (Wall-Beatty) Crawford. Dottie was a very ...

Rose D. (Ketner) McNally

Rose D. (Ketner) McNally, 92, formerly of Martinsburg, died Wednesday. Born in Henrietta to late parents, Chalmer and Sadie Ketner, she was also predeceased by her husband, Donald; and 11 siblings. Surviving are children, Susan Bouslough and Daniel McNally; her grandchildren; a sister, Shirley; and nephew, John “Jack” Kauffman. Visitation is from 4 to 7 p.m. Monday, March 16, 2026, at Faith Assembly of God Church, Roaring Spring; and from 10 until the 11 a.m. service Tuesday, March 17, 2026, at the church. Arrangements by Fink & Stone Funeral Home and Cremation Services Inc., Martinsburg.

Allen Paul Neely

Allen Paul Neely left this world peacefully on March 7, 2026. For most of the eight years Allen had cancer, he was able to do everything he loved. The last year of his life was exceptionally challenging. However, he knew joy until the end because of the love of his friends and family. Born ...

Kevin Emil Ocker

Kevin Emil Ocker, 72, Altoona, died Wednesday at his home after an extended illness. He was born in Altoona, son of the late Thomas and Marcella (Clouser Ocker. On Feb. 19, 1977, he married Sondra Forney at Church of God in Lakemont. Together they shared 49 years of marriage. He is ...

Elizabeth Mae Thompson

Elizabeth Mae Thompson, 95, of Blandburg, died Thursday at her residence. She was born in Blandburg, a daughter of the late Wyman H. and Bertha C. (Ralston) Brown. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Floyd; and sisters, Shirley Edmiston and June Patterson. Surviving are a son, James, with whom she resided; and a brother, Robert Brown of Blandburg. Betty had been a member of Mt. Zion Lutheran Church, Glasgow, and was a published poet. Friends and family are invited to her viewing from 2 to 3 p.m. Sunday, March 15, 2026, at McQuown Funeral Home, Glasgow.