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Richard Paul Knepper, 81, of Markleton, died May 19, 2022 at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital. Born May 23, 1940 in Somerset, he is the son of John R. and Carrie L. (Barron) Knepper. Preceded in death by his parents, and wife the former Kathryn Marie Williams who died March 21, 2011. Survived by his children; R. Michael Knepper and wife Robin of Rockwood, and Anne E. Pritts and husband Tim of Frostburg, twin grandsons; Johnathan "Jake", and Adam Knepper both of Connellsville, grandson; Joshua...

William Richard "Bill" Hoffman, 80, of Sipesville, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 18, 2022, at UPMC Somerset. Bill was born on May 13, 1942, on the family farm in Lincoln Twp, son of the late Clark W. and Anna Ruth (Swank) Hoffman. He is survived by his wife the former Monnia Lea Charlesworth to whom he was married 58 years, sons; William "Scott" husband of Darlene (King) Hoffman, and Richard C. "Rich" husband of Beth (Sheeler) Hoffman, granddaughters Julia and Terran, and 2...

Elizabeth Schmidt, 86, of Somerset, died May 15, 2022 at Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center, Johnstown. Born March 25, 1936 in Wiesbaden, Germany. She is the daughter of Hans Karl and Maria Magdalena (Weber) Schipp. Preceded in death by her parents, and husband Frank Kjeld Schmidt who died August 24, 2018. Survived by her daughter Ute Maisl-Wust and husband Wolf of Berlin, Germany, grandson Matt Wust, and brother Karl Schipp. Elizabeth worked from 1972 until 2015 for Wheeler Brothers,...

Valerie Ann Svonavec, 28, of Rockwood, died May 13, 2022 in Somerset. She was born December 17, 1993 in Somerset. She is the daughter of Vincent V. and Donna Lee (DeNicola) Svonavec of Rockwood. Also survived by her sisters Maria Svonavec of Greensburg, and Renee Svonavec of Rockwood. Valerie was a 2012 graduate of Rockwood High School, and was heavily involved with the youth livestock industry. Valerie was a free spirit who was bubbly and had a passion for life, with the most caring,...

Ruby Irene Sredy, 81, of Somerset, died May 11, 2022 at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital, Pittsburgh. Born August 6, 1940 in Rockwood, she is the daughter of Edward Eugene and Alda Amelia (Pletcher) Beener. Preceded in death by her parents, husband Louis George Sredy who died February 15, 2020, two infant children, Stanley and Hope Sredy, and sister Ruth Beener. Survived by her children; Michelle Sredy and partner Daniel Funk, and Luke Sredy all of Somerset, grandchildren: Anna and Rosalind Chan,...

Lenora Crowe, 96, Somerset, passed away April 27,2022 at her home. Born December 21, 1925 in Morgantown, WV. She was the daughter of Jonas Henry and Rachel Ada (Bucklew) Sweitzer. She is preceded in death by parents and husband George A. Crowe. She is survived by daughter Pamela (Joseph) Vergona, son Jonas Carter (Linda) Crowe and Nelson (Patricia) Crowe, daughter Jenifer (Jerry) Flood, and foster daughter Carrie (Owen) Hoover. She is also survived by numerous grandchildren and great...

Lena Marie Seifert, 65, of Berlin formerly of Somerset, died April 22, 2022 at Meadow View Nursing Center, Berlin. Born September 5, 1956 in Somerset, she is the daughter of the late Domenick Lewis and Leona Marie (Milavak) Dirienzo. Preceded in death by her parents, and husband Gregory Earl Seifert Sr. who died in 1996. Survived by her children; Heather Snyder and husband Joshua of Rockwood, and Gregory Seifert Jr. of Midlothian, VA, granddaughter Elizabeth, and sisters; Marlene M....

Joan Louise Fix, 87, of Somerset, died April 15, 2022 at Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center, Johnstown. Born June 12, 1934 in Irwin, she is the daughter of Florence (Landon) Loughner. Preceded in death by her mother, husband Charles Fix, and 7 brothers and sisters, including; Melvin Loughner, and Jessie Phillips. Survived by her children: Robert Fix and wife Doris of Schwenksville, Kenneth Fix and wife Colleen of Park Rapids, Minn. and Donna Fix of Somerset. Joan worked until her...

Anna Mae Snyder, 90, of Rockwood, died April 13, 2022 at UPMC Somerset Hospital. She was born August 3, 1931 in Black Township and is the daughter of Wilbur H. and Julia A. (Benford) Swarner. Preceded in death by her parents, husband Walter Baker Snyder who died June 26, 2005, sisters; Lois Jean Shaffer, and Wanda June Kalp, a foster brother Melvin Lasure and an infant sister. She is survived by her sister Karen Walker and husband Donald of Rockwood, and numerous nieces and nephews. Anna...

Lee James College 74, of Rockwood, died April 11, 2022 at UPMC Somerset. Born May 22, 1947 in Johnstown, he is the son of the late George and Mary Ellen (Hammer) College. Also preceded in death by his wife the former Theresa Bodziak who died September 29, 2016. Survived by his children: Scott J. College and wife Christine, Patrick College and wife Heather and Lisa Greenlee and husband Tom, also survived by 6 grandchildren. Lee was a member of St. Peter's Catholic Church and a retired dairy...