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

Rodney L. Geisel

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...

Ross E. Evans

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

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

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

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

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...

William "Bob" R. Hyde

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...