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Sara L.

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Grubb-Ford

October 22, 1930 – March 22, 2026

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Obituary

Sara L. Grubb-Ford, 95, of Bedford, Pennsylvania went to be with the Lord after a brief illness on Sunday, March 22, 2026 with her family by her side.

Sara was born in Bedford on October 22, 1930, daughter of the late Scott and Lena (Anderson) Dibert. 

Sara is preceded in death by her first husband Charles D. Grubb, whom she married in 1949 and he died in 1994 and by her second husband William "Bill" Ford, whom she married in 2002 and he died in 2020. 

She is survived by son- Curtis husband of Jane (RobinetteGrubb, of Bedford; daughter- Joyce wife of Tom Mock, of Bedford; daughter- Janis "Fran" wife of Michael Hillegass, of Schellsburg; daughter- Charlene wife of Chuck Fisher, of Bedford; son- Cary husband of Molly (Ickes) Grubb, of Schellsburg; five grandchildren: Chad Hillegass, Mandy (Brian) Shroyer, Troy (Melinda) Grubb, Corey Wertz, Jay Grubb; six great-grandchildren: Brennen Shroyer, Madison (fiancé Dylan) & Cameron Hillegass, Deegan & Max Wertz; Lila, Seth & Hallie Grubb and by her best friend of over 60 years, Elaine Chamberlain. 

Sara is preceded in death by infant son, Chad E. Grubb; and siblings: Ruth Fleegle, Mary C. Robinette, and Scott E. Dibert.

Sara was a member of Messiah Lutheran Church, where she was the financial secretary for 16 years. She was an Avon Representative for over 30 years, worked at the Best Western for 11 years, at the Bedford High School cafeteria for 4 years and was a dairy farmer for 26 years. She was a member of the Bedford Lioness Club, Red Hats Society, Bedford Grange and Woodmen of the World. 

Sara enjoyed gardening, baking, and the Sunday night dinners with her family. She loved planting the flowers at church. Sara was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother and friend to all who knew her. She will be deeply missed by everyone. 

The family would like to thank the staff at Countryside Personal Care home for their warm and loving care towards our mom. 

A viewing will be held on Thursday, March 26, 2026, from 2PM- 8PM and on Friday, March 27, 2026, from 10AM until the hour of service at Geisel-Styer Funeral Homes, Bedford.

A funeral service will be held on Friday, March 27, 2026, at 11 AM at Geisel-Styer Funeral Homes, Bedford with Pastor Deken George and Pastor Keith Fleegle officiating. 

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in memory of Sara L. Grubb-Ford to Messiah Lutheran Church, 741 Messiah Church Road, Bedford, PA. 15522.

A private graveside service will be at Messiah Lutheran Church Cemetery, Bedford, PA.

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



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