Obituaries

Apr 23, 2023

Mildred “Pat” (Beegle) Cessna, 88, of Bedford, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on the morning of April 23, 2023, at the Village at Morrisons Cove.

She was born in Bedford on November 21, 1934, daughter of the late Francis and Jessie (Rawlings) Beegle.

She married James S. Cessna on August 21,...

Apr 20, 2023

Ivis L. Herr, 97, of Alum Bank, Pennsylvania went to be with the Lord on Thursday, April 20, 2023 at Pennknoll Village, Everett, PA.

Ivis was born in Alum Bank on September 5, 1925, daughter of the late John "Crawford" and Bessie (Clark) Miller.

She is survived by nephews: Randy, Ron, Dennis, and David; nieces:...

Apr 20, 2023

Josephine T. Suhrie, 93, of Suhrie Hollow Road, Berlin, PA died on Thursday, April 20, 2023, at UPMC Somerset Hospital, Somerset, PA.

Josephine was born in Alleghany Twp., on May 17, 1929, daughter of the late Urban and Irene (Fochtman) Hankinson.

On October 15, 1949, she married Cyril M. Suhrie. He preceded her in death...

Apr 17, 2023

Paul J. Risban II, 74, of Schellsburg, Pennsylvania passed away on Monday, April 17, 2023 at home, Schellsburg, PA.

Paul was born in Cresson on November 15, 1948, son of the late Paul and Germaine (Durbin) Risban.

He married JoAnn (Washko) Risban.

He is survived by son- Paul J. Risban III, of SC.;...

Apr 14, 2023

Harold William Manges, 89, of Dover, Pennsylvania went to be with the Lord on Friday, April 14, 2023 at Country Meadows, York, PA.

Harold was born in Manns Choice on January 1, 1934, son of the late Emmitt and Gladys (Wertz) Manges.

He is survived by son-Kirk husband of Lisa (Zoeller) Manges, of York; son-...

Apr 13, 2023

Robin L. Gardner, 67, of Alum Bank, Pennsylvania passed away on Thursday, April 13, 2023 at Quality Life Services Henry Clay, Markleysburg, PA.

Robin was born in Imler, Pennsylvania on August 15, 1955, daughter of the late Darwin and Katherine (Taylor) Eicher.

On July 27, 1996, she married her husband Eric D. Gardner, who preceded...

Apr 11, 2023

Robert P. Murphy, 70, of New Baltimore died on April 11, 2023 at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital, surrounded by his loving family.

He was born October 11, 1952 at Bedford Hospital, son of Carl and Helen (Leonard) Murphy.  He was proceded in death by his parents, brothers Eugene Albright, Tom Murphy, Tim Murphy and sister Shirley Mae Murphy....

Apr 8, 2023

Shirley M. Shue, 85, of Bedford, passed away on Saturday, April 8, 2023 at UPMC Bedford Hospital.

Shirley was born in Bedford, on February 13, 1938, daughter of the late Harry and Bernice (Allen) Mesimer.

She married Anthony Shue in March of 1957, who preceded her in death in 1977.

Shirley is survived...

Apr 7, 2023

William C. Hengst “Bill” “Willie”, 77, of Crissman Road, New Paris died, Friday, April 7, 2023, at Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center, Johnstown.

Bill was born on May 26, 1945, in St. Clairsville, son of the late Fred W. and Thelda I. (Miller) Hengst.

On March 29, 1968, Bill married Linda A.  (Kiel) Hengst. She preceded...

Mar 29, 2023

Delores J. Casteel, 82, of Bedford passed away on Wednesday, March 29, 2023 at Bedford Skilled Nursing and Rehab Center, Donahue Manor Road, Bedford Pennsylvania.

She was born on June 29, 1940, daughter of the late Arthur and Elizabeth Fern, England, Wyles.

She is survived by daughters Janet Just, of Bedford; Lisa Bair, of Everett;...

Mar 15, 2023

Bonnie L. Reed, 75, of Schellsburg, Pennsylvania went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, March 15, 2023 at Pennknoll Village, Everett.

Bonnie was born in Bedford on October 14, 1947, daughter of the late Carl and Edith (Fleegle) Smith.

On April 6,1969, she married her husband Michael T. Reed who preceded her in death...

Mar 13, 2023

Wilda L. (Goldizen) Clark of Clearville, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, March 13, 2023.

She was born December 29, 1934 at her grandfather's farm in Cabins, WV. A daughter of the late Arno B. Goldizen and Delphia O. (Watts) Goldizen. On January 16, 1954 in Flintstone, MD., she married Henry F. Clark.

Mar 10, 2023

Roger L. Vance, 82, of Main Street, Manns Choice, went to be with the Lord on Friday, March 10, 2023, at home.

Mr. Vance was born on June 19. 1940 in Cumberland Valley Twp., son of the late Edgar L. and Lena Mae (Miller) Vance.

On September 16, 1963, Roger married Eva Patricia "Pat" (Imler)...

Mar 10, 2023

Harold D. Wingard, 86, of Stoney Creek Road, Fishertown, PA went to be with the Lord on Friday, March 10, 2023, at Donahoe Manor, Bedford.

Mr. Wingard was born on April 4, 1936, in Windber, PA, son of the late Walter and R. Irene (Frye) Wingard.

On August 10, 1968, Harold married Marie (Royce) Wingard....

Mar 8, 2023

Robert P. "RP"  Moore III, 80, of Bedford, Pennsylvania passed away suddenly on Wednesday, March 8, 2023 at UPMC Bedford.

Robert was born in Greentree, PA. on June 8, 1942, son of the late to Robert P. Moore II and Grace W. (Walker) Moore.

On May 1, 1988, he married his wife Lou Ann (Earnest)...

Feb 28, 2023

Cecelia M. "Tootie" Croop 88, formerly of Schellsburg, PA and most recently residing at Homewood at Martinsburg, PA peacefully passed into eternal rest on Tuesday, February 28,2023.

Tootie was born in Berwick, PA on March 31, 1934 a daughter of the late Isabelle and Theodore Woll. On May 28, 1952 Tootie married her beloved Milt, Milton H....

Feb 22, 2023

Joshua David Miller, 24, of Pittsburgh, formerly of Bedford, passed away on Wednesday, February 22, 2023 at home, Pittsburgh, PA.

Joshua was born in Bedford on August 21, 1998, son of the late to David Lee Miller and Tonya Louise (Harris) Duitman, of New Paris.

He is survived by mother- Tonya wife of David Duitman,...

Feb 21, 2023

Robert L. Foor, 85, of Bedford, Pennsylvania passed away on Tuesday, February 21, 2023 at UPMC Altoona Hospital, Altoona.

Robert was born in Friends Cove on January 21, 1938, son of the late Charles E. and Sarah K. (Manges) Foor.

On July 14, 1958 he married his wife Jo Ann (Imler) Foor, who preceded him...

Feb 21, 2023

Joyce Shaffer Barkley, 85, of Manns Choice, Pennsylvania, passed away peacefully at home on February 21, 2023, with her family by her side.  The oldest of eight kids, she was born at home on the family farm in Schellsburg, Pennsylvania, on March 9, 1937, the daughter of Nelson and Laverne (Miller) Shaffer.

On December 20, 1963, she...

Feb 20, 2023

James E. Restly, 92, of New Baltimore, Pennsylvania went to be with the Lord on Monday, February 20, 2023 at Donahoe Manor, Bedford.

James was born in New Baltimore on May 22, 1930, son of the late Mark and Vera (Straub) Restly.

On December 29, 1949, he married his wife Rose W. (Lybarger) Restly who...