Recent Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Schellsburg, PA, Bedford County Pennsylvania & Surrounding Areas
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...
William "Bob" R. Hyde
Jun 28, 2025
William "Bob" Robert Hyde, 97, of Bedford, Pennsylvania passed away on Saturday, June 28, 2025 at UPMC Altoona Hospital, Altoona.
Bob was born in Bedford on December 10, 1927, son of the late William and Ida (Suder) Hyde.
On May 12, 1989, he married Glenna (Smith), of Bedford.
He is survived by daughter- Sharon Kaczay, of FL; son- Larry Hyde, of FL; daughter-...
Dr. Carl S. Werne
Jun 25, 2025
Carl Stuart WerneFebruary 7, 1948 - June 25, 2025
Carl Werne was exuberant-a brilliant physician, a gifted cellist, and a lifelong seeker of connection, beauty, and joy. His boundless enthusiasm left an indelible mark on tens of thousands of lives, both in and out of the hospital.
Born in New York City to Dr. Irene Garrow and Dr. Jacob Werne, both pathologists,...
Pamela "Pam" D. Habinyak
Jun 20, 2025
Pamela "Pam" Habinyak, 67, of Bedford, peacefully transitioned to be with the Lord on Friday, June 20, 2025, in the comfort of her home, with her loving husband of 50 years and daughter by her side.
Pam was born on November 14, 1957, in Bedford to Mary "Bonnie" (Glessner) Welsh and the late John Welsh.
On October 19, 1974, she married the...
Guy R. Mack
Jun 20, 2025
Guy R. Mack, 97, of 220 Donahue Manor Road, Colonial Courtyard, Bedford, PA, passed away on Friday, June 20, 2025. Born May 17, 1928, on a farm near Armagh, PA, a son of the late D. Raymond and Viola (Stutzman) Mack. He moved to Everett, PA, in 1945 and graduated from Everett High School in 1946. He worked in grocery...
Michael T. Hankinson
Jun 16, 2025
Michael Thomas Hankinson, 72, of New Baltimore, PA went to be with the Lord on Monday, June 16, 2025.
Michael was born in Bedford, PA on February 1, 1953, son of the late Dion "Buddy" and Betty M. (Snively) Hankinson.
Michael is survived by his sisters: Betty Ann Quinn (Kevin) of Westlake, FL; Joanne Hankinson of Windber, PA; Angela Taggart of Cincinnati,...
Teresa A. Fochtman
Jun 10, 2025
Teresa A. Fochtman, 60, of West Chester, Pennsylvania, went to be with the Lord on the evening of Tuesday, June 10, 2025. She was surrounded by her children, with the joyful sounds of her six grandchildren playing just outside her bedroom window.
Teresa was born in Bristol on August 30, 1964, daughter of Theresa M. (Hillegas) Fochtman and the late Thomas...
Tina Marie Clark
Jun 8, 2025
Tina Marie Clark, 51, of Cumberland Valley Twp., Pennsylvania went to be with the Lord on Sunday, June 8, 2025 at her home on Bedford Valley Road, Bedford.
Tina was born in Bedford on February 27, 1974, daughter of Steven C. Foster, of Cumberland Valley Twp, and the late Pamela (Lashley) Foster.
She is survived by daughter- Alyssa (Ryan Mock) Hughes, of...
Janet Mae Fetter
May 4, 2025
Janet Mae Fetter, 95, of Bedford, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday, May 4th, 2025 surrounded by family.
Janet Mae was born on November 28th, 1929, daughter of the late John and Grace (Holler) Imler.
On January 28th, 1949, she was married to the late Paul W. Fetter. They celebrated 67 years of marriage until Paul's passing in...
Larry E. Fetter
Apr 21, 2025
Larry E. Fetter, 73, of Bedford, Pennsylvania passed away on Monday, April 21, 2025 at UPMC Bedford, Everett.
Larry was born in New Paris on October 24, 1951, son of the late Eugene A. and Ruth M. (Felix) Fetter.
He married his wife Barbara E. (Sellers) Fetter, who preceded him in death on March 12, 2019. They had been married over 30...
Marjorie "Peg" K. Cessna
Apr 19, 2025
Marjorie "Peg" K. Cessna, 94, of Everett, Pennsylvania went to be with the Lord on Saturday, April 19, 2025 at Pennknoll Village, Everett.
Peg was born in Bedford on October 1, 1930, daughter of the late Raymond and Pauline (Morgart) Welsh.
On December 5, 1948, she married her husband Robert A. Cessna, who preceded her in death on February 3, 2007.
She is...
Mary Etta Bowser
Apr 18, 2025
Mary Etta Keagy Bowser
Mary died on Friday, April 18, 2025, at 2:30AM, under the constant loving care of her husband and son, in her home in St. Clairsville.
Mary was born in Bakers Summit on January 28, 1940, the daughter of the late Harold W. and Ida (Dolly) Klotz Keagy. She was the youngest of three children: Billy R. Keagy (deceased)...

Arnold P. Sarver
Apr 17, 2025
Arnold P. Sarver, 51, of Berlin, Pennsylvania passed away on Thursday, April 17, 2025 at his home in Berlin, surrounded by his family and friends.
Arnold was born in Meyersdale on March 3, 1974, son of Phil P. Sarver, of Central City and Pauline (Fochtman) Sarver, whom preceded him in death.
He is survived by son- Anthony Sarver, daughter- Shaelyn Sarver, son-...
Theresa M. Leppert
Apr 14, 2025
Theresa M. Leppert, 78, of Schellsburg, Pennsylvania passed away on Monday, April 14, 2025 at her home in East St. Clair Twp.
Theresa was born in Johnstown on November 21, 1946, daughter of the late Elliot R. and Jean (Brooke) Neri.
On August 20, 1983, she married her husband Cloyd Leppert, of Schellsburg.
She is survived by son- Patrick D. husband of Natalie...
Randy L. Beegle
Apr 12, 2025
Randy L. Beegle, 69, of Bedford, Pennsylvania passed away on Saturday, April 12, 2025 at UPMC Altoona Hospital, Altoona.
Randy was born in Bedford on March 9, 1956, son of the late Dale and Hazel (Carl) Beegle.
On November 3, 1995, he married his wife Sharon (Cornell) Beegle, of Everett.
He is survived by daughter- Ashley D. Beegle, of Bedford; and brother- Robert...
Robert E. Shippy
Apr 10, 2025
Robert E. Shippy, 84, of Bedford, Pennsylvania went to be with the Lord on Thursday, April 10, 2025, at Bedford Post Acute, Bedford.
Robert was born in New Buena Vista on June 13, 1940, son of the late Harold E. and Helen I. (Hillegass) Shippy.
On October 3, 1987, he married his wife Gloria Jean (Cramer), who preceded him in death on...
Patrick Joseph Stoe
Apr 6, 2025
Patrick Joseph Stoe, 84, of New Baltimore, PA, passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 6, 2025, surrounded by his family. A dedicated member of the New Baltimore community, Pat will be remembered as a founding member of the New Baltimore Volunteer Fire Department and a lifelong member of both the New Baltimore Sportsman's Club and St. John the Baptist Catholic...
Jerry L. "Pappy" Ferguson
Apr 1, 2025
Jerry L. "Pappy" Ferguson, 62, of Manns Choice, Pennsylvania passed away on Tuesday, April 1, 2025 at UPMC Altoona Hospital, Altoona.
Jerry was born in Bedford on June 22, 1962, son of the late Guy E. Ferguson and Norma (Claycomb) Ferguson, of Manns Choice.
He is survived by mother- Norma Ferguson, of Manns Choice; brother- Gregory E. Ferguson husband of Amy (Bollman),...
Harry Robert "Bob" Walter Jr.
Mar 31, 2025
Harry Robert "Bob" Walter Jr. of Bedford passed away peacefully, at home with family on March 31, 2025 in Hummelstown, PA.
He was born on September 15, 1947, in Altoona, a son of the late Harry R. and Gladys (Snyder) Walter. Bob was preceded in death by his brother Richard A. Walter.
He is survived by his beloved wife, Carol (Miller) Walter,...