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Joseph M. Roach
Joseph M. Roach, age 41, of Middlesex Township, suddenly on July 3, 2024. Born in Somerset, PA on March 21, 1983, son of John R. "Jack" Roach and Ruth Schneider Roach. Beloved husband for 14 years of Andrea L. Woroszylo Roach. Loving father of Joseph M. Roach, Jr. and Riley Roach. Brother of Jennifer Allen (Arthur "Reeg") and John R. Roach, Jr. (Diane). Son-in-Law of Joseph Woroszylo and Patricia Fabyanic Woroszylo. Brother-in-Law of Trisha Woroszylo. Also survived by his beloved long haired retriever "Maverick".
Roberta Lois Miller
Roberta Lois Miller, 93, Meyersdale, died July 4, 2024 at Misty's Urban Manor. Born in Salisbury on August 2, 1930 to the late Robert and Eva (Meese) Landis. Preceded in death by her husband, James Edward Miller. Sisters, Dorothy June and Anna Landis. Survived by her son, James Robert (Gloria) Miller. Daughters, Rebecca Ann (Gerhard) Kaselow and Lisa Michele Miller. Grandchildren; Mary Beth (Colonel Paul) Cote, Lieutenant Colonel Michael (Adrienne) Sines, Tess Elizabeth (Aaron) Schafer, and Andrew James (Lucaya) Miller. Great Grandchildren; Marina, Aiden, and Bridget Cote, Lily and Owen Sines, and Finley Schafer. Roberta was a member of the Meyersdale Grace Brethren Church where she was the organist for many years. She volunteered at the Historical Society. Roberta and her husband were very involved in community activities. Roberta played the organ in hundreds of weddings. Family and friends will be received on Tuesday, July 9, 2024 at Meyersdale Grace Brethren Church from 2-4:00 PM and 6-8:00 PM. Viewing at 10:00 AM on Wednesday, July 10, 2024 prior to the Funeral Service at 11:00 AM at the Church with Pastor Randy Haulk officiating, Interment will be in the Meyersdale Area Union Cemetery. The family would like to thank Heartland Hospice, Dr. Platt, Dr. Higbee, and forever grateful to Misty's Urban Manor and all those who have helped them in the past year. If you would like to make a financial donation please contribute to Misty's Urban Manor 257 Hickory Hollow Road, Somerset, PA 15501. Arrangements by the M. Ray Leckemby Funeral Home. (www.mrayleckembyfh.com)
Dale Allen Alt Sr.
Dale Allen Alt Sr., 85, formerly of Old Fields, West Virginia, passed away on Tuesday, July 2, 2024, at Hampshire Center in Romney, West Virginia. Funeral services will be Saturday, July 6, 2024, at 11 a.m. from the chapel of Schaeffer Funeral Home in Petersburg, West Virginia. Visitation will be...
Bedford man charged with murder in Clearfield shooting
(Clearfield) - A Bedford man is in custody on 1st degree murder charges after allegedly shooting a Lenox man Thursday morning. The Iowa DCI says authorities were called to Broadway Street in Clearfield just after 3 a.m. for a report of a shooting. Upon investigation, deputies found 19-year-old Colby Nelson dead from a gunshot wound.
Patriots Notebook 7/1/24: A Patriotic Homestand Ahead
Bridgewater, New Jersey – After a disappointing first half of the season that saw the team finish in fourth place in the Northeast Division with a 32–37 mark, Somerset has quite literally flipped the page towards the second half. The Patriots opened the second stanza of the season by going 5-1 out of the gate on the road in Richmond last week, outscoring the Flying Squirrels 45-28 over the six-game slate.
Homicide Investigators Looking Into Triple Murder’s Death In Prison
Maryland State Police are conducting an investigation into the death of Ralph Ruark, an 80-year-old inmate at the Western Correctional Institution in Allegany County. Ruark was serving a sentence in the maximum security prison for a triple homicide committed in Salisbury, Maryland in 1972. On October 14, 1972, Ruark fatally shot his estranged wife, Glenda Smack Ruark, 25, at a bookstore in the Salisbury Mall. News reports at the time said that the incident took place in front of several customers and that Ruark was apprehended shortly after the shooting.
Meyersdale teen, instructor build flag to hang in Homeland Security Newark office
MEYERSDALE ― From one Meyersdale Area High School graduate to another, a part of history will be remembered for generations to come. Conner Shuck, a 2024 graduate of Meyersdale, volunteered to construct a wooden flag to honor the lives lost in the terrorist attacks on Sept. 11, 2001, when Flight 93 came down in Shanksville. With the guidance of Doug Horne, Meyersdale's tech ed teacher, Shuck took nine weeks to design and build the wooden flag. It is now on display at Homeland Security Investigations in Newark, New Jersey, next to a steel beam recovered from the attack on the World Trade Center.
Gazette publisher to become Sample CEO
Sample News Group, with more than 75 publications in four states, will realign its leadership team pending the year-end retirement of longtime executive Kelly Luvison. Joseph A. Beegle of Bedford has been named chief executive officer, and Gary Adkisson and Brian Nalepa will serve as company presidents. George “Scoop” Sample,...
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Bedford High School Class of 1967 reunited for its 57th anniversary picnic at Snake Spring Park on June 15. Attending were, front, from left, Janet (Rishel) Niehenke, Vicki (Young) Oster, Susie (Billman) Weimer, Carol (Hine) Snyder, Wanda (Sellers) Nelson, Judy (Smouse) Cornelius, Teresa (Fickes) Rice, Cheryl (Fix) Atkinson, Patty (Smith) Wertz, Malinda (Harbaugh) Diehl, Rose (Exline) Barefoot and Cindy (Mackey) Engler; second row: Karen (Bagley) Moore, Judy Anderson, Joy (Knee) Karns, Myra Jean (Fritz) Deist and Kathy (Manger) Hansen; and third row: John Pittman, Chad Patterson, Bob Weimert, Bill Snyder, Tom Beemiller, Ken Nave, Ronnie Williams, Jim Wertz, Bill Steele and Kerry Barefoot.
Education News
Bedford High School graduate Craig Prescott, son of Wayne and Sue Prescott of Everett, is this year’s recipient of the Bedford Lioness Lions Club Scholarship. While at Bedford High School, Prescott was involved in numerous activities, such as the high school, county and district bands, Envirothon and Fellowship of Christian Athletes and was on the golf, tennis and Everett rifle teams. Prescott also served as class president grades 10-12. Prescott has earned numerous Scouting awards and achieved the rank of Eagle Scout in 2022. This fall, he will be attending North Carolina State University to pursue a career as a game warden and conservation officer.
Cumberland Man Arrested for Burglary and Violating Protective Order
Cumberland, MD — Early Monday morning, Cumberland City Police apprehended 29-year-old Joshua Michael Clark Sr. following a reported burglary in the 200 block of Park Street. Clark was taken into…
Highlights: West Salisbury Little League Baseball defeats Berlin in Minor League All Stars
West Salisbury Little League Baseball defeats Berlin 17-4 in Minor League All Stars. West battled out of the losers bracket and forces game two of the championship.
Two-out, RBI double lifts Somerset to a walkoff win over Reading
BRIDGEWATER TOWNSHIP, N.J. - Somerset scored two runs in each of the final two innings to overtake Reading 7-6 on Monday night at TD Bank Ballpark. After trailing 3-0 early, the Fightin Phils scored five runs in the middle innings to take the lead. Kendall Simmons and Marcus Lee Sang each delivered RBI doubles for Reading.
It’s A Good Day…
These cooler temperatures make it easier to put in extra effort for just about any outdoor activity. Pick up the pace and challenge yourself to go a little farther or walk the hill twice. Everyone has their own fitness journey and abilities within that journey. Ensure you stay safe and well within your limits, and SMILE while moving. Breathe in thankfulness and exhale gratitude because each new day is a gift.
Students dive into STEM activities at FSU
FROSTBURG, Md. — Twenty high school students from counties in Maryland and Pennsylvania had the opportunity to participate in the 2024 Frostburg State University STEM Summit on FSU’s main campus June 18-21. During this four-day, three-night event, students were engaged in STEM instruction and problem-solving as they reinforced and expanded their knowledge in these fields and stimulated their interest in a STEM career by networking with science professionals. This event also helped Frostburg expand outreach and engagement with high school STEM coordinators, teachers, and administrators across the region and gave the university the chance to showcase the STEM opportunities available at FSU.
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