Obituaries

Recent Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Schellsburg, PA, Bedford County Pennsylvania & Surrounding Areas

Naomi J. Ellis

Naomi J. Ellis

Jan 5, 2026

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Naomi J. Ellis (Ackermann), who left us on January 5, 2026 to join her beloved husband, Carey.

Naomi was born to Henry and Verna Ackerman on October 23, 1950, in Windber, PA. She grew up on the family farm and orchard, Hope Fruit Farm, with her older sister Phyllis Ann...

Isabel J. Patterson

Isabel J. Patterson

Jan 5, 2026

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Isabel J. Patterson, a beloved woman whose life was defined by faith, family, love, and quiet service to others. She lived a long and meaningful life, leaving behind a legacy that will be felt for generations.

Isabel was born on May 23, 1929 in Wolfsburg, Pennsylvania. Daughter of Charles B. Ickes and Hazel...

Travis Group

Travis Group

Jan 4, 2026

Travis Group, 61, of Bedford, Pennsylvania passed away suddenly on Sunday, January 4, 2026 at his home in Wolfsburg.Travis was born in Chambersburg on April 7, 1964, son of the late Ronald D. and Fay L. (Kegeriess) Group.He is survived by son-Tawney Group, of Bedford; son- Leander Group, of Bedford; daughter- Hannah Group, of Centerville; son- Harlan Group, of Bedford;...

Paul O. Schlabach

Paul O. Schlabach

Jan 2, 2026

Paul O. Schlabach, 72, of Bedford, Pennsylvania, was born on April 21,1953 in Millersburg, Ohio. He passed peacefully in his sleep on Friday, January 2, 2026, while sitting in his favorite chair, his fight with cancer over at last. Paul was preceded in death by his parents, Owen and Ada (Miller) Schlabach, two siblings, Owen, Jr. and Ruth, and a...

Earla "Genie" Suttmiller

Earla "Genie" Suttmiller

Dec 31, 2025

Earla "Genie" Imogene Suttmiller, 92, of Everett, Pennsylvania, passed away Wednesday, December 31, 2025, in Roaring Spring, Pennsylvania. 

Genie was born at Parkland Hospital in Dallas, Texas, on October 1, 1933, the daughter of the late Early and Eula (Barnes) Shockley. 

On September 7, 1990, she married her husband Donald M. "Duck" Suttmiller. He preceded her in death, passing on December 16,...

June K. Furlow

June K. Furlow

Dec 31, 2025

June Keighton Furlow passed away at her home in Everett, Pennsylvania, on Wednesday, December 31, 2025, just days before her upcoming 91st birthday, on January 11.The daughter of the late Walter Barker Keighton Jr. and Eleanor Mary Paxson Keighton. She grew up in Swarthmore, PA with her four brothers: Charles, Robert, James and Leslie all of whom have preceded her...

James E. Otto

James E. Otto

Dec 30, 2025

James E. Otto, 91, of Schellsburg, Pennsylvania passed away on Tuesday, December 30, 2025 at The Village at Morrisons Cove, Martinsburg.James was born in Weyant, Pennsylvania on August 23, 1934, son of the late John E. and Albertus (Ickes) Otto.On June 15, 1963, he married his wife Shirley (Duppstadt) Otto, of Schellsburg.He is survived by son- Douglas E. Otto, of Schellsburg; son-...

Anna Lee Wambaugh

Anna Lee Wambaugh

Dec 26, 2025

Anna Lee Wambaugh, 80, of New Baltimore, Pennsylvania went to be with the Lord on Friday, December 26, 2025, at her home surrounded by her loving family.Anna Lee was born in Buffalo Mills on October 25, 1945, daughter of the late Harvey and Marian (Shirey) Ranker.On October 23, 1965, she married her husband Kenneth J. Wambaugh, who preceded her in...

Barbara "Missy" J. Mock

Barbara "Missy" J. Mock

Dec 24, 2025

Barbara "Missy" June Mock, 64, of Bedford, Pennsylvania passed away on Wednesday, December 24, 2025 at her home in Bedford.Barbara was born in Bedford on June 10, 1961, daughter of the late George and June (Rose) Nee.She is survived by fiance- Rudy Sadowsky, of Bedford; brother- Mike Nee husband of Jackie, of Schellsburg; close friend- Sherrie Ferguson, of Bedford; nieces:...

Sharon L. Celishia

Sharon L. Celishia

Dec 24, 2025

Sharon L. Celishia, 78, of Alum Bank, Pennsylvania went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, December 24, 2025 at her home surrounded by her family.Sharon was born in Lancaster on December 14, 1947, daughter of the late Margaret Ruth Ickes.She is survived by son- Brian husband of Jaye-Jaye (Evans) Celishia, of Alum Bank; daughter- Trina wife of Tom Robey, of...

Mona F. Evans

Mona F. Evans

Dec 23, 2025

Mona F. Evans, 87, of Schellsburg, Pennsylvania passed away surrounded by her loving family on Tuesday, December 23, 2025 at her home in Napier Township.

Mona was born in Helixville on February 15, 1938, daughter of the late Edward "Buss" and Ethel (Manges) Hinson.

She is survived by husband- George Shannon Evans, of Schellsburg; daughter- Linda wife of Lew Schwartz, of Baltimore,...

Barbara J. Morris

Barbara J. Morris

Dec 22, 2025

Barbara Jane (Brant) Morris, 57, of Alum Bank, Pennsylvania passed away peacefully on Monday, December 22, 2025 at Bedford Post Acute, Bedford.Barbara was born in Snake Spring Twp. on January 30, 1968, daughter of the late James and Jennie (Otto) Brant.She is survived by son- Brandon J. Morris, of Everett; son- Carl W. Morris Jr. husband of Julia (Hadix), of...

Willa M. Shaffer

Willa M. Shaffer

Dec 16, 2025

After 98 remarkable years, the music of Willa Maxine Shaffer's life came to rest Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at Conemaugh Nason Medical Center, Roaring Spring, leaving behind a melody of love, joy, and beautiful memories. Willa was born in New Enterprise on October 10, 1927, daughter of the late James F. and Kathryn (Hall) Steele. On January 27, 1950, she married...

Elizabeth "Lou" Dunn

Elizabeth "Lou" Dunn

Dec 13, 2025

Elizabeth "Lou" Dunn, 94, of Martinsburg, Pennsylvania went to be with the Lord on Saturday, December 13, 2025 at Homewood at Martinsburg, Martinsburg.Lou was born in Bedford on February 6, 1931, daughter of the late Jacob "Clyde" and LuLu (Wertz) Dibert.She married her husband Clifford R. Dunn, who preceded her in death on January 22, 2004.She is survived by stepson-...

Janet M. Smith

Janet M. Smith

Dec 9, 2025

Janet M. (Perdew) Smith, 81, of Snake Spring Twp, passed away peacefully, free of pain and surrounded by her loving family on Tuesday, December 9, 2025, at UPMC Pittsburgh.

Born on October 17, 1944, in Cumberland, Maryland, she was the daughter of the late Victor and Margaret (Donahoe) Perdew. On May 8, 1965, Janet married the love of her life, Thomas...

R. Dent Mortimer

R. Dent Mortimer

Dec 6, 2025

R. Dent Mortimer, 79, of Bedford, passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 6th, at UPMC Altoona, after being a patient at the Altoona VA Hospital for the past six weeks.

Dent was born on October 8, 1946, in Bedford, the son of Elson C. Mortimer and Marilyn (Gardner) Mortimer Hendon. They preceded him in death, along with his stepfather, Edwin Hendon,...

John J. White

John J. White

Dec 4, 2025

John J. White, 66, of Bedford, Pennsylvania passed away suddenly on Thursday, December 4, 2025 at his home in Bedford Borough.John was born in Decatur, Illinois on May 26, 1959, son of the late James and Leona (Schumm) White.On June 9, 2007, he married his wife Deirdre (Bagley) White, of Bedford.He is survived by stepdaughter- Caela Beckett, of Bedford; mother-in-law-...

Consoleau A. Miller

Consoleau A. Miller

Dec 2, 2025

Consoleau A. Miller, 96, of Schellsburg, Pennsylvania went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, December 2, 2025 at her home surrounded by her family.Consoleau was born in Evans City on December 29, 1928, daughter of the late William and Clair (Purvis) Aley.On April 14, 1949, she married her husband Kenneth J. Miller, who preceded her in death on June...

Mary L. Grasser

Mary L. Grasser

Dec 2, 2025

Mary L. Grasser, 94, of New Baltimore, Pennsylvania went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, December 2, 2025 at UPMC Bedford, Everett.Mary was born in Everett on September 15, 1931, daughter of the late Charles and Rosa (Weicht) Leonard.On June 28, 1949, she married her husband Gerald F. Grasser, who preceded her in death on July 21, 2016.She is...

Rebecca J. Suter

Rebecca J. Suter

Dec 1, 2025

Rebecca J. Suter, 73, of Grand View Avenue, Everett, PA, went to her eternal home on Monday, December 1, 2025 at her home surrounded by her loving family.She was born on October 11, 1952, in Bedford, daughter of the late Jay and Doris (Feather) Suter.She is survived by brother- James Suter husband of Beverly (Holler), of New Paris; sister- Polly wife...