Recent Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Schellsburg, PA, Bedford County Pennsylvania & Surrounding Areas
Fay L. Diehl
Jun 8, 2026
Fay L. Diehl, 99, of Manns Choice, Pennsylvania went home to be with the Lord peacefully on Monday, June 8, 2026 at Meadow View Nursing Center, Berlin.Fay was born in Juniata Twp. on March 30, 1927, daughter of the late Rolla and Effie (Deaner) Hillegass.On June 12, 1952, she married her husband Alvie F. Diehl, who preceded her in death on...
Timothy Charles Flanigan
Jun 6, 2026
Timothy Charles Flanigan, 81, passed away Saturday, June 6, 2026 at Conemaugh Memorial Hospital from complications after heart surgery. Tim was a life-long disciple of Christ.
Tim was born April 10, 1945 in Somerset, PA, son of the late Charles J. Flanigan and Dolores M. (Engle) Flanigan and was a 1963 graduate of Jenners Boswell Joint High School in Boswell, PA....
Ruby Darlene Brown
Jun 5, 2026
Ruby Darlene Brown, 78, of New Paris, Pennsylvania passed away unexpectedly on Friday, June 5, 2026 at her home in New Paris.Ruby was born in Windber on September 11, 1947, daughter of the late Ernest and Helen (Davis) Allison.On February 26, 1967, she married her husband Ronald M. Brown, who preceded her in death on January 13, 2017.She is survived by...
Wilda Marie (Iames) Knisely
Jun 2, 2026
Wilda Marie Iames Knisely
June 30, 1937 - June 2, 2026
Wilda was born in Chaneysville, PA. on June 30, 1937 and passed peacefully at UPMC Altoona on Tuesday, June 2, 2026, surrounded by family, at the age of 88. She was preceded in death by husband of 63 years, Harold Eugene Knisely, who she married on October 11, 1959; father, Lester...
Barbara A. Ensley
Jun 1, 2026
Barbara A. Ensley, 81, of Martinsburg, Pennsylvania went to be with the Lord on Monday, June 1, 2026 at Homewood at Martinsburg, Martinsburg, Pennsylvania following a brief illness.Barb was born in on June 19, 1944, daughter of the late Homer and Verda (Callihan) Moore.On October 14, 1967, she married her husband Ronald L. Ensley in Imler, Pennsylvania. Their enduring love story...
Patricia L. McDannell
May 23, 2026
Patricia L. (Layton) McDannell, 77, of Osterburg, PA, passed away on Saturday, May 23, 2026 at Bedford Post Acute, Bedford.Patricia was born February 24, 1949, daughter of the late Harry and Melvie (Hillegass) Layton.She is survived by three daughters: Bobbi McDannell, of New Paris; Billi Foor, of Buffalo Mills; Kathy McDannell, of New Paris; four grandchildren: Josi and Jami Shomo, Dakota...
Larry R. Robeson
May 21, 2026
Larry R. Robeson, 82, of Bedford, Pennsylvania passed away on Thursday, May 21, 2026 at his home with his wife by his side.
Larry was born in Martinsburg, PA. on January 11, 1944, son of the late James R. and Betty (Wyles) Robeson.
On August 3, 1990, he married Lynn (Wilson) Robeson, of Bedford.
He is survived by son-Jeff husband of Shellie (Parker)...
Beverly J. Shaffer
May 18, 2026
Beverly James Shaffer, 85, of Schellsburg, PA, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, May 18, 2026, with her devoted husband, Perry, by her side. The oldest of nine children, she was born December 31, 1940, on the family farm in Colerain Twp., the daughter of John and Dorothy James.
On December 20, 1978, she married Perry Shaffer. They were married...
Wilma J. Fisher
May 18, 2026
Wilma J. Fisher, 89, of Bedford, Pennsylvania, passed away on Monday, May 18, 2026, at Meadow View Nursing Center, Berlin, Pennsylvania.Wilma was born in Reels Corner, Pennsylvania on February 14, 1937, daughter of the late Fred and Reta (Robb) Adams.On October 9, 1955, she married her husband Roy "Abe" Fisher, Jr., who preceded her in death on January 25, 2014.
Wilma...
Eleanor J. Howsare
May 13, 2026
Eleanor J. Howsare, 78, of Buffalo Mills, Pennsylvania passed away on Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at Bedford Post Acute, Bedford.Eleanor was born in Bedford on November 15, 1947, daughter of the late Stanford and Edith (Horn) Holland.She is survived by daughter- Patricia A. Howsare, of Bedford; daughter- Pamela A. Benton, of Bedford; step-daughter- Ahrial, of OR; grandson- Tyler Benton, of FL; brother-...
Robert P. Way
May 4, 2026
Robert P. Way (Bob), 77, of Osterburg went to be with the Lord on Monday, May 4, 2026 at Bedford Post Acute
Bob was born in Bedford on November 4, 1948, son of the late Harold and Lottie (Hengst) Way.
In the summer of '69 Bob met Sue Higgins.
On July 8, 1970, Bob and Sue were married in Framingham, Ma.
He has a...
Harold "Hap" E. Miller
May 2, 2026
Harold "Hap" Eugene Miller, 83, went home to be with the Lord after a brave battle with cancer, on Saturday, May 2, 2026. He was born on March 3, 1943 in Pocahontas, PA, son of the late Harvey A and Mabel (Dress) Miller.
He is survived by his wife Donna (Amick), married on June 13, 1964; three daughters, Bobbi McGee (Ron),...
Floyd "Casey" R. Kegg
May 1, 2026
Floyd "Casey" R. Kegg, 85, of Bedford, Pennsylvania went to be with the Lord on Friday, May 1, 2026 at Colonial Courtyard, Bedford.Casey was born in Bedford on October 28, 1940, son of the late Ralph and Helen (Grimes) Kegg.On May 2, 1965, he married his wife Laura Mae (Ritchey) Kegg, who preceded him in death on March 14, 2003....
Gerald E. Stewart
Apr 30, 2026
Gerald Eugene Stewart age 99 went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, April 30, 2026. "Jerry" as he was known to friends and family, was born on his father's birthday, March 12, 1927 in Brunswick, Maryland. He was the son of Leroy Herbert Stewart and Ada Belle (Arnett) Stewart. He was one of five siblings, two brothers and...
James H. Otto
Apr 28, 2026
James Harry Otto, 84, formerly of Alum Bank, of Everett, Pennsylvania passed away on Tuesday, April 28, 2026 at his home surrounded by his family as he waited for his wife to fall asleep.Jim was born in Alum Bank on February 24, 1942, son of the late Harry and Anna (Claycomb) Otto. On November 15, 1962, he married his wife...
Thomas E. Futcher
Apr 24, 2026
Thomas E. Futcher, 86, of Bedford, Pennsylvania passed away on Friday, April 24, 2026 at his home in Bedford.Thomas was born in Troy, New York, on July 11, 1939, son of the late Bradley and Sally Cleveland.On September 18, 1970, he married his wife Linda C. (Kegg) Futcher, who preceded her in death on March 4, 2022.Thomas was a member...
Edward Lloyd Creps
Apr 24, 2026
Edward Lloyd Creps, 86, of Everett, Pennsylvania passed away on Friday, April 24, 2026, surrounded by his family at his home in Everett.Edward was born in Everett on March 6, 1940, son of the late Roy and Verda (Snyder) Creps.On April 21, 1962, he married his wife Mary Louise (Trail) Creps, of Everett.He is survived by daughter- Patty wife of...
Alice "Betty" E. Imler
Apr 16, 2026
Alice "Betty" E. Imler, 93, of Fishertown, Pennsylvania passed away on Thursday, April 16, 2026 at Pennknoll Village, Everett.Betty was born in Martinsburg on February 6, 1933, daughter of the late Frederick and Dorothy (Detwiler) Metzker.On May 28, 1955, she married her husband Clifford D. Imler, who preceded her in death on June 17, 2016.Betty is preceded in death by...
Earl Henry Greenawalt
Apr 6, 2026
Earl Henry Greenawalt, 64, of Clearville, Pennsylvania passed away on Monday, April 6, 2026 in Roatan Island, Honduras.Earl was born in Everett on January 22, 1962, son of the late Robert and Mary (Grimes) Greenawalt.On September 30, 2000, he married his wife Lori M. (Rose) Greenawalt, of Clearville.He is survived by daughter- Danyelle Mahon, of Everett; daughter- Whitney wife of Robert Hinkhaus...
Debra Lee Karns
Apr 6, 2026
Debra Lee Karns, 66, of Schellsburg, Pennsylvania passed away unexpectedly on Monday, April 6, 2026 at her home.Debra was born in Bedford on April 21, 1959, daughter of the late Jacob and Florence (Clark) Herline.She is survived by son- Andrew husband of Ashley (Slonaker) Karns, of Bedford; daughter-Heather wife of Scott Redinger, of Clearville; son- Steven husband of Courtney (Browell)...


