All Obituaries

Robert Wayne Cassidy, 95, of Somerset, died April 27, 2025 at Somerset Health & Rehabilitation Center, Somerset. Born November 27, 1928 in Shade Township. He is the son of Robert Milton and Sadie (Zimmerman) Cassidy. Preceded in death by his parents, sister Alice Witt, and brothers William and Floyd Cassidy. Survived by his wife the former Delores Berkey to whom he was married 72 years, children: Wayne Cassidy and wife Carol of Chruchville, VA, Roger Cassidy and wife Gina of Chesapeake, VA,...

Borghis Gertrude Garofalo, 94, of Davidsville, died April 27, 2024 at Laurel View Village. Born March 15, 1930 in Tux, Austria, she is the daughter of Johann and Maria (Mader) Erler. Preceded in death by her parents, husband Vincent J. Garofalo M.D., and 8 brothers and sisters. Survived by her children Lucas Garofalo and husband Jeff Swanson of Boston, MA, and Regina Tokar and husband Robert of Somerset, grandchildren Evan and Peter Miu, and brother Luis Erler and wife Hella. Borghis worked...

Frederick Christian Bachman II, 73, of Somerset. A piece of each of us died with Chris Bachman. Still, in death he gave of himself as he always had, his generosity of spirit and a beautiful heart which we celebrate now as much as we grieve his passing. We benefited from his kindness and compassion. He gave his love and friendship without expectations. Somerset, PA resident Frederick Christian Bachman, passed away at UPMC Somerset Hospital on Thursday, April 18, 2024. Growing up in Edgewood,...

Tomalee Alfreda Will, 83, of Somerset, died April 8, 2024 at The Patriot. Born April 9, 1940 in Somerset, she is the daughter of Thomas Alfred and Sarah Catherine (Weyand) Stouffer. Preceded in death by her parents, husband Robert Dean Will, sister Judy Brant, twin brother Thomas Stouffer and brother Edward Stouffer. She is survived by her sisters Nancy Walker and Janora Fochtman, brother Harry Stouffer and wife Lisa, and numerous nieces, nephews, great-nieces, and great-nephews. Tomalee was...

Jonas Creed Scheffel, age 92 , stepped into the loving arms of his savior, Jesus Christ on April 8, 2024 at his home, surrounded by his family. Jonas was born January 18, 1932 to Lee and Annie( Miller) Scheffel near Springs Pa. Preceded in death by his wife of nearly 72 years on March 2, 2023 Ruth Lichty Scheffel, son Nelson, infant daughter, Carolyn Louise, and daughter- in- law Lisa. sisters, Sarah and Vera, and brothers, Alvin, Clarence and David. Survived by children Lois Pletcher,...

Keith Edward Stanko, 73, of Boswell, formerly of Somerset, died March 19, 2024 at UPMC Somerset Hospital. Born October 11, 1950 in New Kensington, he is the son of the late John Edward and Anna (Shukis) Stanko. Survived by his children, Maria Stanko of Weehawken, NJ, and Ben Stanko and wife Kim of Philadelphia, grandchildren, Lila, Theo, and Louis, sister Kathy Brooks and husband Jim, and brother John Stanko. Keith worked as a coal miner for GM&W, and later was owner/operator of Castle...

Edward Leroy "Mr. Ed" Staats, 82, of Longwood, FL, formerly of Somerset, died March 19, 2024 at Advent Health Hospital, FL. He is the son of Donald and Dorothy (Foust) Staats and Jim Lambert. Preceded in death by his parents, wife Sandy Staats, former wife Dorothy Miller, and two great-granddaughters. Survived by wife Janice Staats, sons,, Dan Staats (Vicki), Robby Staats (Wendy) all of FL, daughters, Lori Perina (George) of FL, Tammy Wargo (Matthew) of Texas, Kelly Haburcsak (John) of PA,...

Robert Wilson McGee II, 69, of Friedens, died March 18, 2024 at Somerset Health & Rehabilitation (Siemon's). Born October 24, 1954 in Indiana, PA, he is the son of Robert Wilson and Betty L. (Brown) McGee. Preceded in death by his father, twin brothers, and brother Roy Alan McGee. Survived by his mother of Friedens, and brothers Rodney McGee and wife Debra, and Raymond McGee. Robert was 1972 graduate of Somerset High School, and worked until his retirement as a self employed carpenter. No...

Myra L. "Dutch" Hemminger, 87, of Somerset, died March 2, 2024 at Meadow View Nursing Center, Berlin. Born July 16, 1936 in Somerset, she is the daughter of Charles Milton and Pearl G. (Bittner) Long. Preceded in death by her parents, step-son Barry Hemminger and sister Amelia Glessner. Survived by her husband Jay William Hemminger to whom she was married 38 years, daughter Barbara Edmonson and husband Daniel of Dallas, TX, step-children, Debbie Koontz and husband Gary, and Larry Hemminger...

Patricia Ann Woy, 89, of Somerset, died February 28, 2024 at Somerset Healthcare & Rehab (The Heritage). Born October 16, 1934 in Somerset, she is the daughter of Homer R. and Thelma Mae (Smith) Mason. Preceded in death by her parents, husband Richard Eugene Woy who died July 7, 2013, brothers, John and Richard Mason and sisters Gertrude Lape and Leah Teel, and her grandparents who she lived with John and Susan (Bittner) Smith. Survived by her children, Mark Woy married to the former Susan...