Apr 22, 2021
Doris Anne Henderson, 95, Martinsburg, passed away Tuesday afternoon at UPMC Altoona. She was born in Houtzdale, daughter of the late Thomas F. and Ida Louise “Margaret” (Wiberg) Gorman.
In 1950, she married William Kyle Henderson, who preceded her in death on Aug. 7, 1977.
Surviving is a daughter, Patricia L. Henderson, of Pittsburgh.
Doris received her bachelor’s degree in education from Indiana University of Pennsylvania Teacher’s College and later earned a master’s degree from Pennsylvania State University. She was employed as an elementary school teacher and reading specialist for the Tussey Mountain School District for over 20 years.
She was a longtime, active member of St. Matthew Lutheran Church, Martinsburg, and a member of the Martinsburg Business and Professional Women’s Club. Doris also volunteered countless hours at the Martinsburg Community Library, which was the place that held her two passions in life, books and reading.
Henry
W. Gene Henry, 88, of Martinsburg, passed away Wednesday afternoon at Conemaugh Nason Medical Center, Roaring Spring. He was born at the original Nason Hospital in Roaring Spring, son of the late Dr. Harry E. and Marian L. (Ake) Henry and lived most of his life at the family home in Martinsburg.
Surviving are a brother, E. Edward Henry of Mifflinburg; three nieces: Mitzi Jones of Camp Hill, Mindy Lind (Dale) of Lewisburg and Marcie Bechtold (William) of Chambersburg; three grand-nieces: Kelly Lapetina (Daniel), Amber Lind and Morgan Bechtold; two grand-nephews: Nathan Lind (Allison Grose) and Billy Bechtold (Heather Newman); and longtime friend and caregiver, James M. Reeves.