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Mary Emma Gardner, 92, of Somerset, died November 27, 2023 at The Patriot. Born January 23, 1931 in Acosta, she is the daughter of Calvin LaRue and Lottie Elizabeth (Nicklow) Stiffler. Preceded in death by her parents, husband Luther Gene Gardner Sr., brother Robert Stiffler Sr., sons-in-law, Paul Wicks and Douglas Kimmel Sr. Survived by her children: Jean Ann Wicks of Somerset, Kay Lynn Kimmel of Meyersdale, Luther G. Gardner Jr. and wife Vanessa of Friedens, and Kevin A. Gardner and wife...

Ada Pauline Barndt, 93, of Somerset, died November 12, 2023 at Somerset Health Care and Rehabilitation Center. Born April 9, 1930 in Somerset, she is the daughter of Taylor Tissue and Victoria Emma (Ream) Lowry. Preceded in death by her parents, husband Roy Eugene Barndt, son-in-law Mere "Butch" Mostoller, grandsons, Justin and Jarad Chappue, brothers: Taylor Jr., James, Robert, Jack and John Lowry and sister Betty Lowry. Survived by her daughters, Margaret "Peggy" Mostoller and Patricia D....

Helen Elizabeth Winters, 85 of Somerset, died November 10, 2023 at her home. Born March 23, 1938 in Rockwood, she is the daughter of Walter and Opal "Lucille" (Ritenour) Kalp. Preceded in death by her parents, first husband Floyd Bruner, second husband Duane Winters, and long time companion Leonard Wozniak, and sister Virginia May. Survived by her daughter Carol Anderson and husband Randy Sr. of Somerset, grandsons: Randy Anderson Jr. and companion Amanda Rose, and Derek Anderson,...

Roger A. Rayman, 65, of Sipesville died November 10, 2023 at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital, Pittsbugh. Born November 30, 1957 in Somerset, he is the son of Earl Cleo and Ethel Mae (Friedline) Rayman. Preceded in death by his parents, and brother Terry J. Rayman. Survived by his extended family Robert and Kim McNeel, special nieces Brittany (Chad) Kister, Rebecca (Aaron) Berkey, great nieces Lilliam and Natalie Kister and numerous cousins and many wonderful friends. Roger was 1975 graduate of...

Cora Faye Beabes, 93, of Somerset, died November 8, 2023 at The Patriot. Born November 10, 1929 in Johnstown, she is the daughter of Clayton Henry and Bertha Irene (Spory) Keafer. Preceded in death by her parents, husband Guy Ellsworth Beabes, daughter Carol Ann Beabes, grandson Shaun C. Beabes, sisters, Ann Williams and Mabel Morrell, and brothers, Henry and Paul Keafer. Survived by her children, Ronald P. Beabes married to the former Pamela J. Zeigler of Somerset, Jeffrey A. Beabes married...

Shirley A. Mosholder, 80, of Jennerstown peacefully passed away at home surrounded by her family on November 5, 2023. She was the daughter of the late Emmett and Evelyn (Witt) Miller. She is also preceded in death by her sister Nancy Hyde and her grandson Brandon Shaulis. Shirley is survived by her husband Barry Mosholder to whom she was his loving wife of 64 years. She is also survived by her children, Lisa Mosholder, Kristina Shesko (Tim) and Travis Mosholder (Lori). Her sisters, Pat...

Linda Jean McElroy Thomas, 66 of Somerset, PA, died November 3, 2023 at her home. She was born 1-22-57 in Frankfurt, Germany. She is the daughter of the late James H. McElroy and Rhoda R. Hargrave. Survived by her husband, Robert E. Thomas, siblings, David J. McElroy, Sherry L. (Dan) Carson, Donna L. (Jamie) Hoch, daughters, Flor Hernandez and Khadija E. Karoodi, step-Sons: Alvin L. Thomas, Esq. and Arthur D. Thomas, M.D., and 11 grandchildren and numerous cousins, nieces and nephews and...

Robert Wilson McGee, 93, of Friedens, died October 29, 2023 at UPMC Somerset Hospital. Born November 22, 1929 in Altoona, he is the son of John and Ruth (Harris) McGee. Preceded in death by his parents, twin sons, and son Roy Alan McGee. Survived by his wife the former Betty L. Brown to whom he was married 74 years, sons, Robert McGee II, Rodney McGee and wife Debra, and Raymond McGee. Robert was a graduate of Roaring Spring High School, he was a US Army Veteran of Korea where he was...

Christina Marie Lantz, 67, of Somerset, died October 28, 2023 at Windber Hospice. Born February 26, 1956 in Marietta, GA, she is the daughter of the late Donald Lewis Attaway and Betty Jean (Cabe) Snyder. Survived by her sons, Travis Moody and John Jenks, sisters, Lori Attaway and Lynn Brennan. Christina was a member of Somerset Church of Christ, and was a longtime volunteer for Meals on Wheels. No viewing or visitation a private service will be held at the convenience of the family. In lieu...

Ray Edgar Phillippi, 86, of Somerset, passed away October 26, 2023. Born August 2, 1937 in Somerset, the son of the late Clifford Ray and Helen Marie (Hill) Phillippi. He is survived by his wife, the former Nancy Miller; daughter: Cheryl (Timothy) Weimer; son: Mark Phillippi and fiancée Kristine Pugh; grandchildren: Cassie (Clinton) Wright and Chelsey (Jared) Svonavec; great grandchildren: Addley Ohler, and Amya Svonavec ; and unborn great grandson: Walker Wright; sister: Martha...