Marriner
H. Scott Marriner, 72, a resident at the Hollidaysburg Lutheran Home, formerly of Claysburg, passed away Friday at the home. He was born in Washington, Pa., son of the late Stephen D. and late RoseMary (Williams) Marriner.
Surviving are a daughter, Christina Grace Claar, and husband, Shawn; granddaughters: Emily Grace and Rebekah Grace Claar, all of Imler; a sister, Lester Lee Scotton (William) of Chestertown, Md.; a brother, Stephen D. Marriner Jr. (Linda) of Washington, Pa.; an international brother, Juan Carlos Bonelli of San Nicholas, Argentina, who was an exchange student in his family home in 1965; and several nieces and nephews. His former wife, Brenda Marriner, also survives.
Blair County Anniversary 12:19 am
On this date 175 years ago Blair County became the 59th county in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Though the celebrations that would normally accompany the day have been pushed back, local officials say it’s a significant
milestone.
On February 26th, 1846 the county was formed from portions of Huntingdon and Bedford counties. Hollidaysburg, the largest community in the area at that time, became the county seat. Hollidaysburg’s growth was bolstered by thePennsylvania Mainline Canal, which ran through the town.
Altoona later passed Hollidaysburg’s size following the creation of the Portage Railroad and Altoona Horseshoe Curve. The county is named after prominent businessman and