All Obituaries

On November 12, 2018 Amanda Jean (Watts) Boor was taken too young to be with our Lord in Heaven.  Mrs. Boor is survived by her husband Spencer Boor, son of Richard and Rebecca Boor of James Creek, PA, her mother and father Cheryl and David Watts of New Bloomfield, PA, two sisters Melissa (Watts) Wright and her husband Roger Wright, of Elliottsburg, PA, and their children Gabby Wright, Mackenzie Wright, Madison Wright, Amy (Watts) Morris and her husband Michael Morris of Etters, PA, and...

Carl Eugene Deremer, 81, of Phoenix Road, Breezewood, PA; passed away on Monday, November 12, 2018 at home. He was born on May 22, 1937 in Breezewood, PA; a son of the late Clarence Melvin and Mabel Olive (Brantner) Deremer. He is survived by two children Timothy Deremer married to Sandra, Warfordsburg, PA and Carla Foor, Everett, PA; five grandchildren Travis Deremer, Kelly Ramsey, Amber Boor, Vanessa Calhoun and Scott Foor; two great grandchildren; siblings C. Melvin Deremer, Jr. married...

Thelma Louise Hale, 91, recently died in Greensboro, NC of complications related to cardiovascular disease. She was born in 1927 in Everett, Pa., a daughter of the late Raymond Edward and Anna Belle (Weicht) Bussard. She was married to Jacob Andrew Hale of Hopewell, Pa. who preceded her in death in 1965. She continued to reside in Erie, Pa. until she moved to Greensboro in 2013. Two sons and their spouses survive her: Wayne and Lynn (Hudson) Hale of Greensboro, NC and Bryan and Elizabeth...

Margaret Irene Snyder, 86, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday, November 11, 2018 at Pennknoll Village.  She was born on February 5, 1932 in Everett, Pennsylvania; a daughter of the late Ralph T. and Viola (Wilson) Snyder.  She is survived by nephews Ralph D. Snyder II married to Pam, Everett, PA and Russell D. Snyder married to Penny, Everett, PA: great nephews and nieces Jason married to Jaclyn, Joshua married to Whitney, Selena and Shannen; great great nieces...

James Stanley “Weazel” Shaffern, 65, a resident of Arista Care at Huntingdon Park Manor, formerly of Six Mile Run; passed away on Thursday, November 8, 2018 at the home. He was born on July 22, 1953 in Roaring Spring, PA; a son of the late Stanley and Margaret (Figard) Shaffern. Surviving are sisters Joan Ross married to Norman, June Kuklo, Jean Wright and Judy Houck married to John; sister-in-law Patricia Shaffern and many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. He was preceded...

James T. Kalfas, 54, of Monroe Street, Everett, PA; passed away on Wednesday, November 7, 2018 at UPMC Altoona Hospital.  He was born on August 10, 1964 in Dobbs Ferry, NY; a son of Ada Loretta (Williams) Long married to Roy Long, Everett, PA and the late Chris John Kalfas.  He was united in marriage to Betty J. (Shaffer) Kalfas on October 26, 1984 in Hagerstown, MD. Along with his wife, mother and step father he is survived by children Chris Kalfas married to Maureen, Johnstown,...

Margaret L. Parks, 90, of the Presbyterian Village at Hollidaysburg, formerly of Altoona, passed away on Monday, November 5, 2018.  She was born on August 25, 1928 in Saxton, PA; a daughter of the late John Marshall and Olive Mae (Bussick) Garlock. She was united in marriage to Homer “Pappy” Parks, Jr. She is survived by son Larry Parks married to Cheryl, Altoona, PA; grandchildren Michelle Clark, Tennessee, Adam Parks, Altoona, PA, Amanda Plowman, Altoona, PA and Hannah...

Betty J. Hasting, 80, of Maybrook Hills Rehabilitation and Health Center, formerly of Everett, PA; passed away on Monday, November 5, 2018.  She was born on November 23, 1937 in Everett, Pennsylvania; a daughter of the late Clyde and Marie (Eshelman) Weaver.    She is survived by children Deb Cogan and lifetime partner Kenny Smith, Breezewood, PA; Joyce Brooks, Mebane, NC; Randy Hasting married to Theresa (Tenley), Woodbury, PA; and Pat Chesney, Claysburg, PA; siblings Donald...

Josephine G. Adolphson, 72 of Dudley, PA passed away peacefully at home on Monday, October 29, 2018.  She is survived by her husband Nelson G. Adolphson.  At Josephine’s request her obituary is brief and there will be no public services. If friends so desire, memorial contributions may be made in memory of Mrs. Adolphson to the Dudley United Methodist Church.  Arrangements by Akers Funeral Home, Inc., 299 Raystown Road, Everett, PA 15537.

Myra W. Ritchey, 86, of The Winds at Mattern Orchard Assisted Living, Duncansville, PA formerly of Everett passed away on Monday, October 29, 2018.  She was born on July 8, 1932 in Everett, Pennsylvania; a daughter of the late Cyrus and Ida B. (Rice) Ward.  On June 19, 1952 in Pleasant Union Church; she married William R. Ritchey.  He  preceded her in death on September 24, 2013. She is survived by nieces and nephews.  She attended Pleasant Union Church. Myra was...