All Obituaries

Donald E. Black, 90, of Three Springs, PA passed away on Monday, August 17, 2026 at Embassy of Woodland Park, Orbisonia, PA. Born on February 21, 1936 in Robertsdale, PA, Huntingdon County, PA, he was the son of the late Harper M. Black, Sr. and Lavilla Nancy (Cook) Black.  He was united in marriage to Arlene T. Morse on June 22, 1955.  Mrs. Black preceded in death on January 26, 2023. He is survived by sons Randy Black, Waterfall, PA and Jeffrey Black and wife Angie, Hustontown, ...

Helen O. Souders, 90, of Dublin Mills, PA, passed away on Saturday, August 1, 2026 at her home. Born on April 25, 1936 in Dublin Mills, Fulton County, PA, she was the daughter of the late David Ray and Ora Jane (Park) Hess.  She was united in marriage to Jay Souders on July 31, 1954.  Mr. Souders survives at home. In addition to her husband, she is survived by son Michael Souders and wife Teressa, daughter Melanie Hendershot and husband Gary, daughter Billie Jo Strait and husband ...

Stella L. Gantt, 78, of Hustontown, PA, died Friday, July 31, 2026 at her residence. Born on February 1, 1948 in Chambersburg, PA, she was the daughter of the late Roy and Pauline (McFerren) Starliper.  She was united in marriage to Larry J. Gantt on October 6, 1986.  Mr. Gantt preceded in death on June 1, 2015. She is survived by sons Larry R. "Tink" Gantt and wife Nora and Michael E. Gantt and wife Trina.  She is also survived by several grandchildren and ...

“In the bulb there is a flower; in the seed, an apple tree; In cocoons, a hidden promise: butterflies will soon be free! In the cold and snow of winter there’s a spring that waits to be, Unrevealed until its season, something God alone can see.” On Thursday, July 23rd 2026 at 2:05 AM, Delores Irene Purnell, 89, spread her butterfly wings and flew to her heavenly home. She was born, December 13, 1936 in Everett, PA a daughter of the late Ned and Elenora (Strait) ...

James L. Mills, 92, of Maddensville, PA, passed away Saturday, July 11, 2026 at his residence. Born on November 25, 1933 in Burnt Cabins, PA, he was the son of the late Otis and Hazel (Brown) Mills.  He was united in marriage to Carolyn Henry on March 27, 1954.  Mrs. Mills preceded in death on October 15, 2010. Mr. Mills is survived by daughter Linda McClure and husband C. Arnold, Shirleysburg, PA, grandchildren Autumn Fiscus and husband Matthew, Huntingdon, PA, Laura McClure, ...

Nina G. Hendershot, 69, of Big Cove Tannery, PA, passed away on Thursday, July 2, 2026 at her residence. Born on June 16, 1957 in McConnellsburg, PA she was the daughter of Jay and Helen (Hess) Souders, who survive of Dublin Mills, PA.  She was united in marriage to Harry Hendershot on February 11, 2011.  Mr. Hendershot survives at home. In addition to her parents and husband, she is survived by daughters Kari (Zittle) Haycock and husband Jason, Raquel (Zittle) Ritter and Kylie ...

She went home to meet her Savior Jesus and her husband Jimmy on Wednesday, July 1, 2026, of Swissvale, formerly of Waterfall, PA, age 80. Loving mother of Jamie and his wife Meagan of Swissvale, and Nicole Checchio and her husband Rick of Forest Hills; dear Grammy of Rick, Cameron, Elizabeth and Abby; sister of the late Butch Henry.  Hope was a devoted member of the Swisshelm Park Primitive Methodist Church.  Friends received Sunday, July 5, 2026 from 4-8 p.m. at the Thomas L. ...

Cora R. Wilt, 29, of Waterfall, PA, passed away unexpectedly on June 17, 2026. Born on December 9, 1996 in Bedford, PA, she was the daughter of Josiah Wilt and Renea (Kendall) Wilt. In addition to her parents, she is survived by sons Jack and Jayce Neville and siblings Mina, Lillie, Nolan, Nate, Ruthie and Aric Wilt and Micheal Tewell.  Maternal grandparents Denver and Lois Kuhn and niece Evelyn Starr also survive. She was preceded in death by paternal grandmother Mona Wilt and ...

Joyce Pearl Knepper (Yokum) age 79, of Sterling, VA died at 8:50 am on Tuesday May 5th, 2026 at Reston Hospital Center.  Born September 10, 1946 in Chambersburg, PA, she was the daughter of the late Norman William Knepper and Esther Viola (Kerlin) Knepper and the sister of the late N. Parker Knepper.  She was the granddaughter of the late William Harry Knepper and Anna Grace (Barnett) Knepper of Three Springs and William Jasper Kerlin and Pearl Stella (Scheidleman) Kerlin of ...

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 ...