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