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Opal Harbaugh
Opal Pauline Harbaugh, 98, of Somerset, passed away on July 5, 2024 at the Patriot. She was the daughter of the late Simon Peter and Jennie Rugg. Opal was preceded in death by her husband, Oscar of 69 years; infant son, Michael; sisters, Louise, Ada, Nellie and Ester; and brother, Robert. She is survived by sisters, Nelda Bruebaker and Dolly Limley; sons, Roger (Cheryl), Dale (Carol), Jim (MaryAnn) and David (Audrey); and 5 grandchildren, Brad, Stacey, Michael, Amy and Britney. Opal is also survived by seven great-grandchildren and four great great-grandchildren; and numerous loving nieces and nephews. She was a member of Christ United Methodist Church. She worked until retirement. Opal enjoyed cooking for her family, tending to her flowers and working on jigsaw puzzles. She was a wonderful mother and will be greatly missed. The family would like to extend their gratitude to the staff at the Patriot for their loving care towards Opal during her time there. Friends and family will be received on Tuesday, July 9, 2024 from 11 am until the time of service at 1 pm at MILLER FUNERAL HOME & CREMATORY of Somerset. Pastor Doug Burns officiating. Interment will be held at Mt. Zion Cemetery. Online condolences may be expressed at millerfuneralhomeandcrematory.com.
Homer A. Miller
Homer A. Miller, 85, Stoystown (Buckstown), died July 6, 2024 at Hollidaysburg Veteran Home. Born Nov. 26, 1938 in Shanksville, son of Clarence and Marie (Godfrey) Miller. Preceded in death by parents and brother Ralph. Survived by daughter Cathy (David) Houseworth; grandchildren: Robyn (Robert) Ritchey, David Jr. (Cheryl) Houseworth, and Julie (Bradley) Beegle; great grandchildren: Gage, Garet, Marissa, Adam, Emma, Caden, and Leah; great great grandson Easton; brothers: Jerry and Mervin Miller; sister Judy Saville; and close friend George Critchfield. He was a U.S. Army Veteran and the owner of H. Miller Excavating. Member of Stoystown American Legion Post 257, Bedford Moose, New Baltimore Sportsman’s Club, and Jenner Rod and Gun Club. Family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Deaner Funeral Home, Stoystown, where service will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday. Rev. Jay Shaffer officiating. Interment Buckstown Cemetery. Graveside Military Honors by the Somerset County Honor Guard. DeanerFuneralsAndCremations.com.
E. Wayne Shaulis
E. Wayne Shaulis, 87, Berlin, died July 7, 2024 at home. Born April 12, 1937 in Friedens, son of Earl and Hazel (Mull) Shaulis. Preceded in death by parents, sister Dolores Miller, and son-in-law Bradley Boburchock. Survived by his wife of 66 years, the former Shirley Mowry; children: Sherri (Rick) Hostetler, Alan M. Shaulis and companion Melanie Barkley, Roxann Garrety, and Todd M. Shaulis, Sr. and companion Erin Paugh; eight grandchildren; ten great grandchildren; one great great grandson; sisters Alice Rainey and Linda (Robert) Rhodes; and brother Douglas (Judy) Shaulis. He was a 1955 graduate of Bedford High School. He was a sales representative for Capital Equipment and a manager for Stewart Amos Equipment. Member of Listie Brethren Church and a former member of the Somerset Jaycees. He enjoyed hunting, playing on his computer, and was an avid NASCAR/Tony Stewart and Chase Elliott fan. He made campaign buttons for local politicians for many years. There will be no viewing or service at Wayne’s request. Friends are welcome to visit Shirley at home. Memorial contributions may be given to the Humane Society of Somerset County, P.O. Box 182, Somerset, PA 15501. Arrangements entrusted to Deaner Funeral Home, Berlin. DeanerFuneralsAndCremations.com.
Reading and Somerset Suspended Game to Resume Friday at 5:15
(Reading, PA) - Thursday night's game between the Reading Fightin Phils and Somerset Patriots has been suspended due to rain. It will be finished on Friday at 5:15 p.m. The game will resume in the top of the fourth inning with the Patriots leading 5-0. Game one will be played to its nine-inning completion.
Steven LaBrie discusses Il Divo coming to Fantasy Springs on July 13th
Bedford begins hosting First Friday event
Downtown Bedford, Inc. is launching a new program this evening called First Friday. The event features live demonstrations, live music, specials and deals, and extended shopping hours at over 20 downtown merchants and restaurants. The event runs from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. Organizers said that there is something for...
Rockwood Spring Sports Athletes Earn All-Metro Recognition from St. Louis Post-Dispatch
A total of 36 Rockwood School District spring sports student-athletes representing all four high schools earned All-Metro recognition from the St. Louis Post-Dispatch. These athletes -- 17 boys and 19 girls -- made the Post-Dispatch All-Metro teams in baseball, golf, lacrosse, soccer, track and field, volleyball, water polo. A total of 15 athletes earned first-team honors -- including Players of the Year Kyle Kubasta (Lafayette High, boys volleyball) and Kylee Pickens (Eureka High, girls lacrosse) -- 12 earned second-team recognition, and nine were named to the third team.
Swanger wins on final lap; Hart, Weaver dominate
Bedford ran a rare Wednesday event for the Independence Day holiday and it produced 3 happy winners, including a delighted first-time winner at the Bedford Fairgrounds Speedway. Khi Swanger, on a roll lately, scored a wild last lap win in Semi Late action, Devin Hart took the Limited event and...
Wayne Lee Lewis, 81,
Wayne Lee Lewis, 81, of Dunkirk, died Saturday, June 22nd, 2024, in his home. Born October 29, 1942 in Frostburg, he was the son of the late Oliver Gladwyn and Dove Tallman Lewis. After graduating from Frostburg State Teacher’s College, Mr. Lewis began his thirty-four year teaching career at Bladensburg...
July 4 reflection
I came across the following words I penned as a social media post a couple of years ago—and they ring true yet today. They reflect a time when I had recently visited the Flight 93 Memorial in Shanksville, Pennsylvania. Anyone who knows me well knows that I read all...
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