Jerald "Skeet" E. Nicodemus, 75, of Bedford, Pennsylvania passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, October 21, 2026 at Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center, Johnstown.

Jerald was born in Bedford on September 12, 1951, son of the late Melvin V. and Sara June (Fleegle) Nicodemus.

He is survived by daughter- Lesley Kennedy fiancé of Keith Lohr, of Schellsburg; son- Jason husband of Michelle Hockenberry, of Osterburg; daughter- Tracey wife of Scott Miller, of Bedford; sister- Judy E. Kendall, of Bedford; brother- John husband of Pauline Nicodemus, of Bedford; seven grandchildren: Kristen (Brandon) Onstead, Austin (Megan) Kennedy, Nerissa (Ryan) Beckett, Kassandra (Colton) Holzworth, Savannah (Shane) Jarratt, Reva Miller, Scotty Miller; nine great-grandchildren and companion Debbie Robinson. Skeet is preceded in death by son-in-law- Mark Kennedy and brother-in-law- Charlie Kendall.

Skeet was of the Christian Faith. He enjoyed shooting pool, four wheeling, horseback riding, and hunting. Back in his younger day he played fast pitch softball. You would also see him at the racetracks helping with the racecar. He took pride in every truck he drove by keeping them spotless. He was an over the road truck driver for Jones Motor and Smith Transport, then went local driving tri axle for REF Trucking, Ray Hill Trucking and Todd Johnson. 

A viewing will be held Tuesday, October 27, 2026, from 3-7 PM with a funeral service at 7 PM with Brad Allison officiating at Geisel-Styer Funeral Homes, Schellsburg.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are being accepted to offset medical expenses. They can be mailed to L. Kennedy 366 Lohr Road, Schellsburg, PA 15559.

Online condolences may be expressed at http://www.geiselfuneral.com/. Arrangements entrusted to Geisel-Styer Funeral Homes, Schellsburg, Pennsylvania.