All Obituaries

Samuel E. Bussard, 91, of Oregon, passed away on March 15, 2023 at Grand Ronde Hospital in Oregon. Born in Six Mile Run on February 14, 1932, a son of the late Hazel (Satterfield) and Samuel E. Bussard Sr. He was retired from the trucking industry but was still farming in Oregon. Surviving are daughters, Penny Brown, and Sheri Corle, wife of Rodney, a son Shannon Bussard, sisters, Cheryl Hodge, wife of Jim, Janet Banco, wife of Andy, brothers, Steven Bussard, David Bussard, husband of Darcy,...

Ronald F. Didyk, 66, of Cassville, passed away on Sunday, February 26, 2023 at Milton Hershey Hospital in Hershey, PA. Born in Huntingdon on March 25, 1956, a son of the late Paul and Ethel (Ramper) Didyk. He was a 1974 graduate of Tussey Mt. High School then worked for K.W. Reese for over 30 years. He later retired from Pennlines as a supervisor. On May 9, 1980, he was united in marriage to Debbie (McMullen) Didyk at the Trough Creek State Park. Mrs. Didyk survives at their home. He was a...

Leroy Barto, 87, of Defiance, formerly of Williamson, Pa. passed away at his home on Thursday, February 23, 2023. Born in Dudley, PA. on September 7, 1935, a son of the late Roy W. and Emma M. (Shultz) Barto. He attended Robertsdale High School and then served in the United States Army from 1954-1957 achieving the rank of E-3 during the Korean Conflict. Following his service time he was united in marriage to Kathleen M. Duvall in Winchester, VA. on November 15, 1958. Mrs. Barto survives at...

Owen Craig Leabhart, 82, of Broad Top City, passed away on Saturday, February 11, 2023 at Conemaugh Nason Hospital, Roaring Springs, PA. Born in Six Mile Run, PA. on December 20, 1940, a son of the late John and Blanche (Smith) Leabhart. Surviving are a son, Owen Craig Leabhart II and partner, Diane Walker from Hollywood Fl., a grandson, Jonathan Craig Leabhart from Waynesville, NC., great granddaughters, Nova Grace Leabhart and Jaycie Rose Leabhart also from Waynesville, NC. He was...

Ruth I. Baker, 98, of Huntingdon, formerly of Newburg, passed away at home on February 11, 2023. Born on November 3, 1924, a daughter of the late Leonard K. and Mabel C. (Saylor) Crotsley. She is survived by a daughter, Sharon Diehl, sisters, Helen Curfman and Sara Hinkel, daughter-in-law, Judy Baker, 6 grandchildren, 13 great grandchildren, 3 great great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Dean C. Baker, a son, Samuel James Baker, and siblings, Ivan, Marion, Bob,...

Mary Banco, 86, of Shippensburg, formerly of New Jersey, passed away on Saturday, February 4, 2023, at The Gardens of West Shore, Camp Hill, PA. Born in Dudley, PA. on October 10, 1936, a daughter of the late John and Genevive (Scitticat) Banco. She is survived by sisters, Amelia Mattern, Susan Quade, Julia Silsley, Anna Heath, Diane Diehl, Faye Black, Alice Yoho, Nancy Husick, Janet Putt, brothers, Paul Banco, Mike Banco, Joe Banco, Andy Banco, and Bobby Banco. Along with her parents, she...

  Betty Shanefelter Jones, 100 years old, passed away in the early morning hours of Monday, Jan. 23, 2023, at Homewood at Martinsburg. Born July 5, 1922, in Broad Top City, she was the daughter of Edward Carl Shanefelter and Wilda Mae (Dickson) Shanefelter. Betty was the youngest of six children and the last remaining member of the immediate family. Mrs. Kones is survived by son Jack Jones and wife Connie, Broad Top City; Gerry Lynne Wityk, Huntingdon; Edward Jones, Broad Top City;...

Randall Lee Chamberlain, 71, formerly of Saxton, PA, passed away January 16, 2023 at UFHealth Shands Hospital, Gainesville, FL, due to complications from pneumonia. He was surrounded by his loving family.   Randall was born on July 9, 1951 in Six Mile Run, PA. He was preceded in death by his parents Willard and Regina (Williams) Chamberlain, and a young brother Willard Chamberlain, Jr. (Butchie). He is survived by his wife, Rhonda (Lacey) Chamberlain; children, Nikki (Duc) Pham,...

Marsha Agnes Troy, 66, of Saxton, passed away on Saturday January 14, 2023, at Conemaugh Memorial Hospital in Johnstown. Born in Johnstown on March 26, 1956, a daughter of the late Mahlon and Rita Yahner. She was a graduate of Northern Cambria High School and was of the Catholic Faith. She worked as a Drug and Alcohol Councilor in the Dextox unit at Tyrone Hospital. Surviving are a daughter, Danelle Musser, wife of Aaron, granddaughter, Shanea Steele, wife of Jeremy, great grandson,...

Gary L. Ross, 76, of Hopewell, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, January 12, 2023 with his loving wife Linda (Ritchey) Ross, and family by his side. Born on December 19, 1946, in Huntingdon, PA; a son of the late George W. and Frances (Boggs) Ross. He was joined in holy matrimony to Linda (Ritchey) Ross on October 16, 1964, in Hagerstown, MD, celebrating 58 years of marriage. Along with his wife, he is survived by three daughters; Tina Burke, wife of Dave of Hopewell, Jeanette...