Recent Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Schellsburg, PA, Bedford County Pennsylvania & Surrounding Areas
Patricia Ann Griffith
Aug 13, 2025
Patricia Ann Griffith, 74, of Bedford, Pennsylvania passed away on Wednesday, August 13, 2025 at her home in Bedford.
Patricia was born in Buffalo Mills on December 17, 1950, daughter of the late John Franklin "Frank" and Mae Evelyn (Ranker) Arnold.
She is survived by son- RJ (Amber) Griffith, of Bedford; daughter- Christina (Franz) Shelley, of Oxford; son-Barry (Amy) Noel, of Altoona;...
James Gilbert "Gib" Wakeman
Aug 13, 2025
James Gilbert "Gib" Wakeman, 79, of Bedford, Pennsylvania was dispatched to Heaven by God on Wednesday, August 13, 2025 at UPMC Altoona Hospital, Altoona.
Gib was born in Cumberland on September 23, 1945, son of the late Hiram and Mary Ruth (Beydler) Wakeman. Also, preceded in death by his brother, Fred Wakeman and sister-in-law Dixie Defibaugh.
On June 4, 1967, he married his...
James E. Martin
Aug 12, 2025
James E. Martin, 71, of New Baltimore PA, departed this life on Tuesday, August 12th, 2025 at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital, Pittsburgh, with Allyson Horner at his side.
He was the son for the late Cyril L Martin and Pearle G (Speicher) Martin. He is survived by brothers: Mark E. Speicher, of Somerset; David L. Martin husband of Karen (Winegardner), of Berlin;...
Robert "Bob" L. Fleegle
Aug 11, 2025
Robert "Bob" L. Fleegle, 93, of Reynoldsdale Road, New Paris, Pennsylvania passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Monday, August 11, 2025 at Nancy's Personal Care Home, Osterburg.
Bob was born in Bedford on December 14, 1931, son of the late John "Billy" and Elizabeth (Ferguson) Fleegle.
He married his first wife Ruth M. (Dibert), who preceded him in...
Jayson D. Diehl
Aug 6, 2025
Jayson D. Diehl, 21, of Manns Choice, Pennsylvania passed away suddenly on Wednesday, August 6, 2025, in Manns Choice.
Jayson was born in Johnstown on March 22, 2004, son of Jason Robert Diehl and Jessica Kerrick.
He is survived by father- Jason Robert Diehl and Jessica Kerrick, of Manns Choice; paternal step-grandfather- Bob Gardill and paternal grandmother-Jackie Diehl, of Manns Choice; maternal...
Lois J. Slick
Aug 5, 2025
Lois J. Slick, 84, formerly of Tulls Hill Road, Bedford, of Altoona, Pennsylvania went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, August 5, 2025 at Graystone Palazzo, Altoona.
Lois was born in Reels Corner, Somerset County, on December 30, 1940, daughter of the late John Henry and Isabelle (Miller) Boozer.
On November 29, 1958, she married her husband Harry Slick, who...
Elizabeth S. Fisher
Aug 2, 2025
Elizabeth S. (Fisher) Fisher, age 69 years, 7 months, and 2 days, of Bedford, PA, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, August 2, 2025, of complications following a five-month battle with cancer.
Elizabeth was born on November 29, 1955 in Lancaster, PA, the daughter of the late Abner & Lizzie (Petersheim) Fisher. She married John K. Fisher, her loving...
Louise "Tweezer" Harclerode
Jul 28, 2025
Louise "Tweezer" (Littlefield) Harclerode, 94, of Friends Cove, departed this life on Monday, July 28, 2025, at Homewood Martinsburg.
Louise was born January 24, 1931 in Friends Cove, the daughter of the late John & Marie (Potts) Littlefield.
She married Don Harclerode on January 6, 1951 in the Friends Cove Trinity United Church of Christ by Reverend Bert Wynn. Don preceded her...
William E. Conrath
Jul 26, 2025
William E. Conrath, 72, of Breezewood, Pennsylvania passed away on Saturday, July 26, 2025 at Bedford Post Acute, Bedford.
William was born in Bedford on September 5, 1952, son of the late John J. and Betty (Kagarise) Conrath.
He is survived by son- Billy J. husband of Lori (Yingling) Conrath, of Roaring Spring; four grandchildren: Brianna, Austin, Mitchell, Mason; nine great-grandchildren; sister-...
K. Eileen Leslie
Jul 25, 2025
Kathryn Eileen Leslie, 83, of Woodridge, IL, died on July 25, 2025, after a year-long battle with cancer.
Eileen was born in Washington, D.C. on March 4, 1942, to George and Kathryn (nee Moriarty) Gatins. The family traveled with their father, an FBI agent, to New York and Florida. Eileen graduated from Fort Myers High School in 1959. Eileen had three children, Cohlyn,...
Russell B. Barefoot
Jul 23, 2025
Russell B. Barefoot, 75, of Manns Choice, Pennsylvania went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, July 23, 2025 at Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center, Johnstown.
Russell was born in Pittsburgh on June 27, 1950, son of the late Russell N. and Mildred (Lorencik) Barefoot.
On June 21, 1969, he married Elma G. (Snyder) Barefoot, who preceded him in death on February 24,...
Mary Grace Cornell
Jul 19, 2025
Mary Grace Cornell, 93, formerly of Everett, of Bedford, Pennsylvania went to be with the Lord on Saturday, July 19, 2025, at Bedford Post Acute, Bedford.
Mary was born in Three Springs on November 6, 1931, daughter of the late George and Viola (McClain) Fields.
On June 16, 1961, she married her husband W. Max Cornell, who preceded herin death on May 23,...
Rodney L. Geisel
Jul 18, 2025
Rodney L. Geisel, 91, of Schellsburg, Pennsylvania went to be with the Lord on Friday, July 18, 2025 at his home in Schellsburg.
Rodney was born in Windber on February 12, 1934, son of the late Herbert and Catherine (Holsinger) Geisel.
On October 23, 1956, he married his wife Janet (Thomson) Geisel, of Schellsburg.
He is survived by son- Douglas husband of Melinda...
Michael D. Lashley
Jul 16, 2025
Michael D. Lashley, 67, of Bedford, Pennsylvania went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, July 16, 2025 at UPMC Shadyside Hospital, Pittsburgh.
Michael was born in Bedford on October 8, 1957, son of the late Richard T. and Margaret "Peg"(Seifert) Lashley.
He is survived by fiancé- Karen Bischoff, of Bedford; son- James "JD" husband of Lisa Lashley, of Bedford; daughter- Mindi...
Ross E. Evans
Jul 14, 2025
Ross E. Evans, 83, of Bedford, Pennsylvania passed away on Monday, July 14, 2025 at his son's home in Bedford surrounded by his loving family.
Ross was born in Bedford on March 17, 1942, son of the late Marshall and E. Marie (Price) Evans.
He is survived by son- Terry husband of Rachel (Most) Evans, of Bedford; son- Kevin Evans fiancé of...
Timothy L. Patterson
Jul 11, 2025
Timothy Lee Patterson, 71, of Bedford, passed away peacefully with his wife and childhood friend, Barney Holland by his side, on Friday, July 11th, 2025, at Maybrook Hills Rehab and Healthcare center, Altoona.
Tim was born April 17th, 1954, to son of the late William B. Patterson, and Isabel (Ickes) Patterson, of Colonial Courtyard, Bedford.
On January 31st, on the beach in...
Gary P. Wissinger
Jul 9, 2025
Gary P. Wissinger, 72, of New Paris, Pennsylvania went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, July 9, 2025 at UPMC Altoona Hospital, Altoona.
Gary was born in Bedford on May 22, 1953, son of the late John and Etta (Weible) Wissinger.
On February 2, 1974, he married Edna (Shaffer) Wissinger, of New Paris.
He is survived by daughter- Melissa wife of Matt...
James "Jim" C. Whysong
Jul 5, 2025
James "Jim" C. Whysong, 87, of Manns Choice, Pennsylvania passed away on Saturday, July 5, 2025 at Maple Heights Health and Rehab Center, Ebensburg, PA.
James was born in Pavia on March 4, 1938, son of the late Sheldon C. and Marie (Feathers) Whysong.
In 1968, Jim married Faye L. (Griffith) Whysong, who preceded him in death on May 18, 2012.
He is...
Patricia A. Quarry
Jul 4, 2025
Patricia (Pat) Quarry quietly passed away at home, on July 4th, only 4 days shy of her 87th birthday. Family members were there to keep her company as she moved on from this world. It was very fitting that she was able to spend her last hours in the home she loved so much.
Born in Plattsburgh, NY, Pat was the...
Joshua Hogan
Jun 29, 2025
Joshua Hogan July 23, 1970 - June 29, 2025
Joshua Hogan, of Bedford PA, born in Philadelphia, died on June 29, 2025.
Josh was a cherished father, brother, son, uncle and friend. He loved to cook, having learned from his grandmother and mother. He was an expert at the grill and it was known, anyone who showed up was welcome to a...
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