All Obituaries

Nicholas Edgar Steckman, our beloved father and grandfather, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, June 16, 2018.  Born on January 24, 1945 to the late Edgar and Betty Steckman, he was a lifelong resident of Clearville.  Graduating from Everett High School in 1963, he served as an Army paratrooper in Germany during the Vietnam War.  Following the service, he relocated to Euclid, OH to work for Lincoln Electric.  After returning home to Clearville, he spent...

Karen L. Deremer, 64, of Tyrone formerly of Breezewood, PA; passed away on Wednesday, June 13, 2018 at Epworth Manor, Tyrone, PA.  She was born on August 21, 1953 in Everett, Pennsylvania; a daughter of the late Allen and Anita (Barr) Cooper.  On December 8, 1972 she was united in marriage to James F. Deremer, he preceded her in death on October 22, 2007. She is survived by two children Tracy Deremer, Altoona, PA and Chad Deremer married to Bridget (Morrow)...

Amy E. Burtnett, 39, of Hazelette Street, Everett, PA; passed away unexpectedly on June 10, 2018 at home.  She was born on August 2, 1978 in Everett, Pennsylvania; a daughter of Alice I. (Miller) Burtnett of Everett and the late Edward L. Burtnett. Along with her mother she is survived by her brother Bryan Burtnett married to Jennifer (Greenawalt), Lessport, PA; very special nephew and niece, with whom she was always concerned about and thought about Bryce Wilson Burtnett and...

  David William Grace, 68, passed away on Wednesday, June 6, 2018 at UPMC Altoona Hospital.  He had been a patient at Cambria Care Center, Ebensburg, Pennsylvania.  He was born on May 12, 1950 in Bellefonte, Pennsylvania; the son of the late Clinton Grace and Grace (Wright) Grace. David was a United States Air Force Veteran and attended college after his service.  He had been employed as a concert lighting specialist.  David’s home was in San...

Mabel L. King, 93, of West Fourth Street, Everett, passed away on Monday, June 4, 2018 at home.  She was born on February 11, 1925 in Shade Township, Somerset, Pennsylvania; a daughter of the late George and Helena (Long) Bowser.  On July 9, 1964 she was united in marriage to Quentin S. “Pete” King. He preceded her in death after forty-eight years of marriage.  She is survived by children Rudy Plummer married to Judy, Bedford, PA, Ron Plummer married to Sue,...

John L. “Jack” Carbaugh, Jr., 72, of Hagerstown, MD, formerly of Silver Mills Road, Artemas, Pennsylvania; passed away on June 1, 2018 in Julia Manor, Hagerstown, MD.  He was born on June 22, 1945 in Hagerstown, MD; a son of the late John L. Carbaugh, Sr. and Katherine (Snyder).   He is survived by sons John L. Carbaugh, III, Cumberland, MD and James Carbaugh, Hagerstown, MD; step-daughter Leslie married to Timothy Bailey, TN; brothers Harry...

Dotty J. O’Neal, 65, of Farmers Valley Road, Hopewell, PA; passed away on Monday, May 28, 2018 at her home.  She was born on November 11, 1952 in Bakers Summit, PA; a daughter of Ross Hoover and Mary (Stoner) Hoover.  She was united in marriage to Robert O’Neal on January 17, 1971 in Bakers Summit, PA. Along with her husband, she is survived by a son Ronald David O’Neal married to Charlene (Bousom), Hopewell, PA and daughter Julie married to Justin...

Herbert E. Hillegas, 88, of Clearville, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, May 22, 2018.  He was born on March 7, 1930 in Johnstown, Pennsylvania; a son of the late John E. and Ella (Coughenour) Hillegas.  He was the youngest and last surviving of six children being preceded in death by James Hillegas, Miriam Knepper, Elizabeth Schradel, Madeline Shumaker and Ella Mae Spence. On February 25, 1952 he married Anna “Fran” (Weyer) Hillegas.  She...

William H. Spade, 88, of Gemma Road, Bedford, PA; passed away on Sunday, May 20, 2018 at Hollidaysburg Veterans Home. He was born on November 25, 1929 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania; a son of the late Albert H. Spade and Emma C. (Showalter) Spade.  On December 24, 1953 at Friends Cove United Church of Christ; he married Shirley J. (Diehl) Spade. Along with his wife of sixty-four years, he is survived by...

Clad D. Clark, 88, of Clearville, PA; passed away on Saturday, May 19, 2018 at Pennknoll Village.  He was born on July 3, 1929 in Everett, Pennsylvania; a son of the late Irvin and Pearl (Twigg) Clark.  He was united in marriage to Betty (Robinson) Clark.  She preceded him in death on March 5, 1990. He is survived by two sons Danny Lee Clark, Clearville, PA and Dennis James Clark married to Deborah (Deremer), Clearville, PA; grandsons Clay Clark and Jordan...