Recent Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Schellsburg, PA, Bedford County Pennsylvania & Surrounding Areas
Harry Smith
Oct 12, 2026
Harry Smith, 84, of Manns Choice, Pennsylvania went home to be with the Lord on Monday, October 12, 2026 at Bedford Post Acute with his wife by his side holding his hand.Harry was born in Snake Spring Twp. on February 18, 1942, son of the late William and Elsie (Blackburn) Hinson.On January 14, 1967, he married Janet L. (Wertz) Smith,...
Chris T. Marsh
Oct 10, 2026
Chris T. Marsh, 61, of Imler, Pennsylvania went to be with the Lord on Saturday, October 10, 2026 at her home in Imler.Chris was born in Windber on December 20, 1964, daughter of the late Gene and Mary (Kinzey) Shaffer.She is survived by son- John Bridaham, of Claysburg; daughter- Nicole wife of David Claar, of Claysburg; two grandchildren: Emily Dively...
Larry "Rookie" J. Habinyak
Oct 7, 2026
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Larry "Rookie" Habinyak, who transitioned from this earthly life into Heaven on October 7, 2026. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 50 years, Pam, who passed away one year earlier. Their enduring love was a beautiful testament to a lifetime spent together, and we find comfort in knowing...
Robert E. Boors
Oct 7, 2026
Robert E. Boors, 68, of Bedford, Pennsylvania went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, October 7, 2026 at UPMC Bedford.Bob was born in Connellsville on February 19, 1958, son of John (Jack) and Carol J. (McCormick) Boors.On December 28, 1988, he married his wife Lisa (Bulger), of Bedford.He is survived by daughter- Stacy (Kevin) Ickes, of Everett; son- Josh...
John Fred Lancaster
Oct 5, 2026
John Fred Lancaster, of New Paris, Pa, passed away peacefully at his home on October 5th, 2026, surrounded by his loving family.
Born on July 11th, 1948, John was a graduate of Mt. Union Area High School. He was a member of Mt. Union Church of Lovely, Pa. John was an active member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, post 9219...
Shirley A. Karns
Oct 5, 2026
Shirley A. Karns, 91, of Martinsburg, Pennsylvania went to be with the Lord on Monday, October 5, 2026 at Conemaugh Nason Hospital, surrounded by her loving family.Shirley was born in Ryot on December 29, 1934, daughter of the late J. Alan and Ruth (Mock) Mickle.On May 12, 1952, she married her husband S. Wilbert Karns in Cumberland, MD; and he...
Bernard Francis Nutwell
Sep 30, 2026
Bernard Francis Nutwell, 72, of Bedford, Cumberland Valley Twp., Pennsylvania passed away on Wednesday, September 30, 2026 at his home.Bernard was born in Washington, DC. on October 21, 1953, son of the late Leroy W. and Nell (Evans) Nutwell. He is survived by JoAnne King, of College Park, MD. He is preceded in death by brothers: Gordon, Steven and infant twin.He...
Roy C. Callihan
Sep 20, 2026
Roy C. Callihan, 86, of New Paris, went to join his Savior, Jesus and his precious wife, Betty on September 20, 2026. He was born in August 1940, son of the late Paul and Viola (Heidorn) Callihan in Bedford County.
On January 16, 1960, he married his wife Elizabeth “Betty” (Feight), who preceded him in death on March 7, 2022, she...
Ronald G. Beal
Sep 1, 2026
Ronald G. Beal, 67 of Schellsburg, went to the be with the Lord on Tuesday, September 1, 2026 at home peacefully, with his family present.
He was born August 4, 1959 in Meyersdale, Pa to the late Walter and Betty (Hinzy) Beal.
Ron is survived by his two daughters, Amanda Kleinertz, wife of Anthony of Schellsburg and April Beal. He is also survived by many...
Mary Jane Bennett-Springard
Aug 31, 2026
Mary Jane Bennett-Springard, 78, of Bedford, Pennsylvania went to be with the Lord on Monday, August 31, 2026 at Homewood at Martinsburg, Martinsburg.Mary was born in Bedford on April 13, 1948, daughter of the late Lewis and Jane (Hook) Gates.Mary is preceded in death by first husband Blair L. Bennett and second husband Gerald Springard.She is survived by daughter- Ann...
Christy L. Harshberger
Aug 29, 2026
Christy L. Harshberger, 69, of Schellsburg, Pennsylvania went to be with the Lord on Saturday, August 29, 2026 at her home surrounded by her family.Christy was born in Johnstown on April 15, 1957, daughter of the late John and Betty (Gibbons) Beatty. On February 12, 1998, she married her husband Rickie Harshberger, of Schellsburg.She is survived by daughter- Krista (Edwards) wife of...
Kenneth W. Fisher
Aug 25, 2026
Kenneth W. "Ken" Fisher, 73, of Schellsburg, passed away on Tuesday, August 25, 2026. Born May 26, 1953, in Everett, he was the son of the late Earl A. and Ella Mary Egolf Fisher.
Ken was a 1971 graduate of Chestnut Ridge Senior High School and later graduated from Penn Tech as an electrician. He went on to a long and...
Sandra Marie Detwiler
Aug 22, 2026
Sandy Marie Detwiler, 69, of Bedford, Pennsylvania went to be with the Lord on Saturday, August 22, 2026 at her home in East St. Clair Township.
Sandy was born in Bedford on September 27, 1956, daughter of the late George L. Beaner Sr. and Shirley (Fritz) Beaner, of Alum Bank.On January 1, 1990, she married the love of her life, Robert...
Kenneth W. Porter
Aug 18, 2026
Kenneth W. Porter, 78, of Rainsburg Borough, Pennsylvania passed away on Tuesday, August 18, 2026 at UPMC Altoona Hospital, Altoona.
Ken was born in Bedford on October 1, 1947, son of the late William W. and H. Evelyn (Shoemaker) Porter. On June 2, 1967, he married his wife Joan (Hixon) Porter, of Bedford.
He is survived by two daughters: Ginger wife of...
Robert F. Mock
Aug 18, 2026
Robert F. Mock, 88, of Altoona, formerly of Bedford, Pennsylvania passed away on Tuesday, August 18, 2026 at Hilltop Healthcare and Rehab, Altoona.Bob was born in Everett on October 6, 1937, son of the late Harry J. and Mary (Johnson) Mock.On September 5, 1961, he married his wife Nancy Lee (Kagarise) Mock, who preceded him in death on January 29,...
Jennifer Kaszubski
Aug 16, 2026
Jennifer Kaszubski, 65, of Bedford, Pennsylvania went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, August 16, 2026 at UPMC Bedford.Jennifer was born in Washington, D.C., on February 8, 1961, daughter of the late Lawrence "Larry" and Patricia "Pat" (Chambers) Quarry.On August 22, 1981, she married her husband Ronald L. Kaszubski, of Bedford.She is survived by son- Brian (Sarah) Kaszubski;...
Hampton H. Lisle III
Aug 15, 2026
Hampton H. Lisle III, 94, formerly of Crownsville, Maryland, passed away on Saturday, August 15, 2026 at his daughter's home in New Enterprise, PA.
Hampton was born in Schenectady, NY on March 7, 1932, son of the late Hampton and Laura (Frenger) Lisle Jr.On November 28, 1957, he married his wife Elizabeth (neé Banks), who preceded him in death on December...
Joseph D. Hills
Aug 11, 2026
Joseph Donald Hills, 74, of Juniata Township, passed away at his home on his farm on August 11, 2026, with his wife, Stephanie, and son, Aza, at his side.Born in Lock Haven, Pennsylvania, on August 1, 1952, Joe was a descendant of William Hills, who immigrated from England to the Massachusetts Bay Colony in 1632 on the ship William and...
Mary Lucille Furry
Aug 4, 2026
Mary Lucille Furry, 86, of New Enterprise, Pennsylvania went to be with her Lord on Tuesday, August 4, 2026, at Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center, Johnstown.Mary Lu was born in Bellwood on May 16, 1940, daughter of the late Gilbert H. and Pauline (Campbell) Laird.On August 31, 1958, she married her "one and only" sweetheart, Joseph H. Furry, of New Enterprise,...
Paul E. Horner
Aug 4, 2026
Paul E. Horner Jr., 89, of Schellsburg, PA, went home to be with his Lord on Tuesday, August 4, 2026.
Paul was born April 15, 1937, in Roaring Springs, PA, to Paul E. Sr and Mildred (Ayers) Horner. He married Wilma Diehl on June 22, 1962; they were deeply dedicated to each other for 58 years until Wilma’s passing. They had...


