All Obituaries

Franklin T. “Bud” Benson, 93, of Waterfall, PA, died Sunday, April 26, 2026 at his residence. Born on March 31, 1933 in Three Springs, PA, he was the son of the late Harry and Rhoda (Rupert) Benson.  He was united in marriage to Dora A. Houck on June 2, 1953.  Mrs. Benson survives at home. In addition to his wife, Mr. Benson is survived by daughters Joyce Golley and companion Jerry Davis, North Carolina, Kathryn Bliss and husband Dennis, Rose, NY, Nancy Stauffer and ...

Thaddeus Glenn Winegardner, 92, of Fort Littleton, PA, died Friday, April 24, 2026 at Hershey Medical Center, Hershey, PA. Born on September 26, 1933 in Fort Littleton, PA, he was the son of the late Thad and Emma (Gelvin) Winegardner.  He was united in marriage to Emma Jean Leidy on September 14, 1957.  Mrs. Winegardner survives at home. In addition to his wife, he is survived by son Glenn Robert Winegardner, McConnellsburg, PA, daughter Kim Rizzardo, Carlisle, PA, granddaughter ...

Randy L. Hoffman, 78, formerly of Waterfall, PA, died Wednesday, April 15, 2026 at Embassy of Huntingdon Park, Huntingdon, PA. Born on September 14, 1947 in Huntingdon, PA, he was the son of the late Norman and Viola (Miller) Hoffman. Mr. Hoffman is survived by son Lonnie Hoffman and wife Angie, Wells Tannery, PA, grandchildren Cody Hoffman and wife Carly and Bridgette Hoffman, great-grandchildren Strummer, Ella, Evey, Jonas, Zoey and Alaina and siblings Mae Marvaline Marlin, Martha G. ...

Virginia A. (Garland) Seiders, 91, of Everett, PA, passed away on February 27, 2026 at Hilltop Heights Health and Rehab Center, Johnstown, PA. Born on August 10, 1934 in Knobsville, PA, she was the daughter of the late Bruce and Janet (Hamil) Garland.  She was united in marriage to Edmund Seiders, Jr.  Mr. Seiders preceded in death on May 8, 2000. She is survived by daughters Mona Bookheimer, Hustontown, PA, Denise Ramsey and husband Joe, Wells Tannery, PA and Tina Dillman, ...

Clair W. Hawkins, 87, of Harrisonville, PA, died Wednesday, February 18, 2026 at his residence. Born on August 16, 1938 in Knobsville, PA, he was the son of the late Boyd and Olive (Helman) Hawkins. He is survived by brother Harry Hawkins, Hustontown, PA and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by siblings Ruth Hawkins Knepper, Norman Hawkins, Raymond Hawkins and Roy Hawkins. He was a graduate of Hustontown High School - Class of 1956. Mr. ...

Alice M. Chesnut, 88, of Hustontown, PA passed away Sunday, January 11, 2026 at the Fulton County Medical Center, McConnellsburg, PA. Born on May 6, 1937 in Three Springs, PA, she was the daughter of the late Max A. Walker, Sr. and Alverda (Madden) Walker.  She was united in marriage to James Chesnut, Sr. on August 5, 1956.  Mr. Chesnut survives at home. In addition to her husband, she is survived by daughter Cathy Sheeder and husband John, son Robert Chesnut and wife Vickie, ...

Glen C. Emerick, 93, of Hustontown, PA, died Friday, January 9, 2026 at Mercy House, Chambersburg, PA.  Born August 19, 1932 at Warren, OH, he was a son of the late George and Helen (Fowlow) Emerick. He was united in marriage to the former Geraldine Grove for 56 years. Mrs. Emerick preceded in death on October 15, 2020.  He is survived by five children, Rich Shade and wife Marie, Ron Shade and wife Anna Mary, Donna Summers and husband Bob, Glen “Chuck” Emerick, Jr. ...

Gail L. Decker, 72, of Harrisonville, PA, passed away on Tuesday, December 16, 2025, at UPMC Presbyterian in Pittsburgh, PA. Gail was born in McConnellsburg, PA, on March 20, 1953, the daughter of the late Kenneth and Doris M. (Seville) Pittman. She was the wife of Willis L. Decker, whom she married on August 16, 1983. Mrs. Decker was of the Methodist faith. During her life she worked as a nurse, postal carrier, Avon sales representative, and homemaker. Her interests included reading ...

Shirley Diane Hall, 68, of Wells Tannery PA, died Friday, November 21, 2025 at her home.  A 1974 graduate of Forbes Road High School, Shirley married Harold E (Ted) Hall in 1977.    Shirley devoted her life as a mother and grandmother, ever present in her children and grandchildren’s lives.  She was blessed to spend her final days at home, decorating for Christmas with her grandchildren.   Shirley worked at a number of jobs, but ultimately built a career ...

Gary A. Myers, 62, of Hustontown, PA, died Monday, November 10, 2025 at his home. Born on March 27, 1963, he was the son of the late Benjamin and Betty (Cordell) Myers. He is survived by son Deveane Burt. He is also survived by one brother, Bill Myers and wife Darlene. Mr. Myers was in the James Buchanan High School graduating class of 1981. He proudly served in the United States Air Force for 10 years.  Throughout his life he was an avid hunter and fisherman. He loved all things ...