Obituaries

Jul 13, 2023

Joe E. Koontz, 95, of Main Road, Bedford, died Thursday, July 13, 2023 at Colonial Courtyard, Bedford.

He was born in Friends Cove on March 27, 1928, the son of the late Walter and Mildred (Pennel) Koontz.

On November 5, 1950, he married the love of his life Mary Louise (Diehl), who preceded him in...

Jul 3, 2023

Hilda Leotta Taylor passed away quietly in her sleep on July 3, 2023, at the Hilltop Nursing Home in Winchester, VA, where she was under palliative care for pancreatic disease.

She was born in 1929 in Johnstown, PA to Englebert Lewis Neatrour and Jenny Saxon Neatrour. “Leotta” as she liked to be called, was preceded in death...

Jun 29, 2023

Melda M. Smith, 80, of Helixville Road, Schellsburg, Pennsylvania passed away on Thursday, June 29, 2023 at Conemaugh Hospital in Johnstown.

She was born in Helixville, on October 21, 1942, daughter of the late Edmund and Gladys (Growden) Miller.

On July 30, 1959, she married her husband Carl E. Smith, who survives, of Schellsburg.

Jun 22, 2023

Pamela K. Shelton, 65, of Bedford, Pennsylvania passed away on Thursday, June 22, 2023 at her home.

Pamela was born in Bedford on May 28, 1958, daughter of the late Charles Rightnour and surviving mother, T. Jean (Guyton) Rightnour- Foor- Schooley, of Bedford.

On December 22, 2002, she married her husband Coy L. Shelton, who...

Jun 8, 2023

Doris J. (Bush) Reighard, 91, formerly of Bedford, of Canton, OH.; passed away on Thursday, June 8, 2023 in Canton, Ohio.

Doris was born in Bedford Twp. on March 12, 1932, daughter of the late Howard and Della (Bridenthal) Bush.

On January 16, 1950, she married her husband John C. Reighard, who preceded her in...

Jun 3, 2023

Barbara S. Remaley, 80, of Leader Road, Everett, Pennsylvania went to be with the Lord on Saturday, June 3, 2023.

Barbara was born in Bladensburg, Maryland on October 9, 1942, daughter of the late Earl and Mattie (Quarrels) Collins.

Barb was preceded in death by her husband Ronald Remaley.

Mrs. Remaley  is survived...

May 30, 2023

Raymond A. Carlson, 94, of Bedford, Pennsylvania passed away on Tuesday, May 30, 2023 at Colonial Courtyard, Bedford.

Raymond was born in Byrnedale, PA. on August 16, 1928, son of the late John and Ellen (Fosberg) Carlson.

He is survived by nephew- John Martin, of FL. Raymond was preceded in death along with his parents...

May 30, 2023

Cheryl "Chatty" J. May, 57, of Bedford, Pennsylvania passed away suddenly on Tuesday, May 30, 2023.

Cheryl was born in Bedford on October 1, 1965, daughter of the late Donald Griffith and Shirley (Growden) Griffith.

She is survived by her husband William, whom she married on May 4, 2001.

She is survived by...

May 28, 2023

Doris J. Perdew, 91, of Bedford, Pennsylvania went to be with the Lord on Sunday, May 28, 2023 at Colonial Courtyard, Bedford.

Doris was born in Buffalo Mills on April 9, 1932, daughter of the late Clifford C. and Bertha S. (Speicher) Adams.

On June 20, 1950, she married her husband Eugene M. Perdew who...

May 27, 2023

Ruth S. Morris, age 93, formerly of Indiana, PA, of Everett, passed away on Saturday, May 27, 2023. The daughter of August and Fannie (Strong) Schenley, she was born in Berwinsdale, PA. in 1930.

Ruth Morris was preceded in death by her husband, Robert L. Morris. She was especially proud of her children and grandchildren: a daughter,...

May 25, 2023

Thomas R. Seifert, 93, of Bedford, Pennsylvania passed away on Thursday, May 25, 2023 at HillView Nursing Home, Altoona, PA.

Thomas was born in Bedford on July 4, 1929, son of the late George and Erdie (Mowry) Seifert.

He is survived by son- Thomas J. Seifert and companion of Jo Rager, of Bedford; three granddaughters-  ...

May 19, 2023

Mary Ellen Marshall, 86, of Las Vegas, NV., formerly of Schellsburg, passed away on Friday, May 19, 2023.

Mary was born on January 14, 1937, daughter of the late Cozette P. (Abernathy) Laughlin and Thomas E. Laughlin.

She is now at rest with her husband James D Marshall and son Kevin D Marshall - both...

May 18, 2023

Nancy Jane Wright, 77, of Bedford, Pennsylvania went to be with the Lord on Friday, May 19, 2023 at UPMC Shadyside Hospital, Pittsburgh, PA.

Nancy was born in Bedford on December 11, 1945, daughter of the late Milton L. and Julia Geraldine (Benna) Pensyl.

On July 17, 1965, she married her husband Melvin Leroy Wright...

May 14, 2023

Woodrow Davis of Bedford, Pennsylvania passed away on May 14, 2023. His loved ones are composing his obituary, which you will be able to read here.

May 14, 2023

Rebecca L. George Edwards, 75, of Bedford, Pennsylvania passed away on Sunday, May 14, 2023 at UPMC Presbyterian, Pittsburgh, PA.

Rebecca was born in Coatesville, PA. on December 13, 1947, daughter of the late to Fred and Helen (Crowe) George. She is survived by son- Tyler husband of Angie Edwards, of Bedford; son- Lance Edwards, of Harrisburg;...

May 14, 2023

Marilyn J. Crissey, 83, of Manns Choice, Pennsylvania passed away on Sunday, May 14, 2023 at UPMC Altoona Hospital, Altoona.

Marilyn was born in Central City on April 9, 1940, daughter of the late Willis Grant Custer and Genevieve E. (Meck) Custer.

On September 6, 1958, she married her husband Kirby Lee Crissey Sr., who...

May 13, 2023

Ronald L. Bloom, 79, of Osterburg, Pennsylvania passed away on Saturday, May 13, 2023 at UPMC Altoona Hospital, Altoona.

Ronald was born in Bedford on May 8, 1944, son of the late to Fred and Ivadeen (DaBella) Price and adopted parents Dave and Cora Bloom.

On April 28, 1967, he married his wife, Barbara Lybarger....

May 9, 2023

Ruth A. Reed, 80, of Manns Choice, Pennsylvania went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, May 9, 2023 at home in Manns Choice, PA.

Ruth was born in Johnstown on April 26, 1943, daughter of the late Robert and Clyda (Miller) Gindlesperger.

On July 26, 1963, she married her husband William P. Reed who...

May 9, 2023

Wilma L. Mortimore, 87, of Bedford, Pennsylvania went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, May 9, 2023 at Donahue Manor, Bedford.

Wilma was born in Cumberland, Maryland on June 10, 1935, daughter of the late Walter and Helen (Frost) Price.

On March 11, 1955 she married her husband Robert James Mortimore for 53 years,...

May 8, 2023

Leanore R. Earnest, 100, of New Paris, passed away on May 8, 2023 at UPMC Altoona.

Leanore became a centenarian on her birthday- April 21, 2023. She was sure this would get her in the Guinness Book of World Records. She was a friend and listening ear to all, loved her family dearly and had a strong...