Obituaries

Feb 12, 2023

Perry O. Yarnell, 68, of Fishertown, Pennsylvania passed away on Sunday, February 12, 2023 at home in, Fishertown, PA.

Perry was born in Windber on June 21, 1954, son of the late Burt Yarnell Jr. and MaryAnn (Gerula) Yarnell, of New Paris.

On July 2, 1976, he married his wife Deborah Schade.

In...

Feb 10, 2023

Thomas C. Fleegle, 75, of Fish Hatchery Road, New Paris died on Friday, February 10, 2023, at home.

Thomas was born on June 10, 1947, son of the late Calvin D. and Thelda E. (Barefoot) Fleegle.

On January 16, 1965, Tom married Sandy (Shippey) Fleegle.

Along with his wife Sandy, Tom is survived...

Feb 2, 2023

Janice C. MacIntyre, 70, of Alum Bank, Pennsylvania went home to be with the Lord surrounded by loved ones at home on Thursday, February 2, 2023.

Janice was born in Roaring Spring on December 21, 1952, daughter of the late Robert and Meriam (Corle) Burket.

On January 13, 1973 she married her husband Ray C....

Feb 1, 2023

Charles A. Rightnour Jr., 46, formerly of Bedford, of Hamilton, Montana passed away suddenly on Wednesday, February 1, 2023 at UPMC Bedford.

Charles was born in Bedford on April 20, 1976, son of Charles A Rightnour, of Everett;  and Deborah Kay (Mortimore) Birch, of Bedford.

He is survived by son- Justin Rightnour, of Hamilton, MT.;...

Feb 1, 2023

Jean H. Mitchell, 94, of New Paris, Pennsylvania passed away on Wednesday, February 1, 2023 at Colonial Courtyard, Bedford.

Jean was born in  Napier Twp., Bedford on May 9, 1928, daughter of the late Carl and Dorothy (Bowser) Hillegass.

On July 27 1946, she married her husband Bert Mitchell who preceded her in death on...

Jan 27, 2023

Beverly J. Stiffler, 80, of Glade Pike, Manns Choice went to her eternal home with Jesus on Thursday, January 27, 2023 at Mercy Hospital, Pittsburgh.

Mrs. Stiffler was born on October 13, 1942 in Juniata Twp., at home, daughter of the late Ralph S. and Mary E. (Adams) Shippey.

On April 16, 1966 she married...

Jan 26, 2023

Sally A. Cuppett, 83, of Pennknoll Road, Everett, formerly of Manns Choice died on Thursday, January 26, 2023, at UPMC Bedford Hospital.

She was born on September 26, 1939, in New Paris, daughter of the late Arthur B. and Ruth V. (Barefoot) McMillen.

Sally is survived by her sister- Patricia Worrell, Bedford; brother- George McMillen,...

Jan 23, 2023

Faun LaRue Howsare, 79, of Bedford, Pennsylvania went to be with the Lord on Monday, January 23, 2023 at UPMC Altoona Hospital, Altoona.

Faun was born in Bedford on February 4, 1943, daughter of the late Clifton and Mary (Hall) Whitfield.

She married her husband Richard L. Howsare, on September 18, 1964 in Cumberland, MD....

Jan 21, 2023

Kimberly J. Hillegass, 57, of Alum Bank, Pennsylvania passed away on Saturday, January 21, 2023 at Donahoe Manor, Bedford.

Kimberly was born in Windber on December 21, 1965, daughter of Franklin and Violet (Carson) Layton, of Alum Bank.

On November 11, 1997, she married her husband Dennis E. Hillegass who preceded her in death on...

Jan 17, 2023

William A. Shomo, 86, of Pennknoll Road, formerly of Manns Choice died on Tuesday, January 17, 2023, at Pennknoll Village, Snake Spring Twp., PA.

Mr. Shomo was born on May 7, 1936, in Snake Spring Twp., son of the late William "Bill" and Ida (Rhimes) Shomo.

On August 4, 1958, he married Arlene P. (Smith)...

Jan 12, 2023

Gerry E. Wilson, 74, of Everett, Pennsylvania passed away suddenly on Thursday, January 12, 2023 at Meyersdale Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center, Meyersdale, PA.

Gerry was born in Bedford on December 11, 1948, son of the late Francis and Mary Margaret (Feather) Wilson.

He is survived by son- Brian husband of Sharon (Colman) Wilson, Scotland; son- ...

Jan 9, 2023

Marietta Dunlap, 103, of Anderson Rd., Indiana, formerly of Weyant, died Monday, January 9, 2023, at Indiana Regional Medical Center.

Mrs. Dunlap was born on November 15, 1919, in W. St. Clair Twp., daughter of the late Roy and Myrtle (Keiper) Nunamaker.

On May 3, 1943, she married John W. Dunlap. He preceded her in...

Jan 9, 2023

Deloros "Jean" Habinyak, 78, of Sloans Hollow Road, New Paris, died on Monday, January 9, 2023, at Donahoe Manor, Bedford, PA.

Jean was born on November 9, 1944, in Napier Twp., daughter of the late Nicholas and Mary E. (Delancy) Habinyak.

She is survived by her brother- Robert husband of Paula Jean (Cole) Habinyak, Martinsburg;...

Jan 5, 2023

Carol Ann (Shaffer) Shaffer, 70, of Buffalo Mills, passed away suddenly in a one-car accident in Fulton County, on Thursday, January 5, 2023.

She was born August 14, 1952, in Bedford Memorial Hospital, a daughter of the late Nelson V. and LaVern (Miller) Shaffer.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Larry Dean Shaffer,...

Jan 5, 2023

Catherine Alice Border, 77, of Schellsburg, Pennsylvania passed away on Wednesday, January 5, 2022 at Donahoe Manor, Bedford, PA.

Catherine was born in Drayton Plains, Michigan on August 12, 1944, daughter of the late Roy Karns and Luella (Furman).

She is survived by daughter- Kim wife of Joe Crawford, of Alum Bank; son- Bob wife...

Jan 3, 2023

Georgia Lee Branch Vore, 78, of Bedford passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 3, 2023.

Georgia Lee was born on January 3, 1945 in Portsmouth, Virginia, daughter of the late Sgt. George L & Ruth (Jennings) Branch.

On February 25, 1988, she married David L. Vore who preceded her in death on January 2, 2002....

Dec 31, 2022

Fae Stake, 99, of Bedford passed away on Saturday, December 31, 2022 at Colonial Courtyard, Bedford, PA.

Fae was born in Dudley on February 1, 1923, daughter of the late Leo and Enda (Mullen) Houck.

On March 9, 1946 she married her husband Harold E. Stake, who preceded her in death on February 14, 2005....

Dec 28, 2022

Daniel S. Morris, 65, of Bedford, Pennsylvania passed away  on Wednesday, December 28, 2022 at UPMC Altoona Hospital, Altoona, PA.

Daniel was born in Snake Spring Township on Mother's Day, May 12, 1957, a gift to the late Stanley A. Morris and Norma J. (Shaffer) Morris-Zembower.

He is survived by mother- Norma J. (Shaffer) Morris-Zembower...

Dec 24, 2022

Thomas L. McDevitt, 74, of Bedford, passed away Saturday, December 24, 2022, after a courageous battle with cancer.  Tom was born on August 30, 1948, a son of the late Ed and Ruth (Slick) McDevitt.  He was united in marriage to Kathleen (Ball) McDevitt on April 24, 1971. They were blessed to celebrate 50 years of marriage in 2021....

Dec 24, 2022

Brian J. Fmura, 59, of Bedford, Pennsylvania went to be with the Lord on Saturday, December 24, 2022 at UPMC Altoona Hospital, Altoona.

Brian was born in Arona, Pennsylvania on September 30, 1963, son of the late Frank Fmura.

On October 10, 1987, he married his wife Lisa L. (Johnson) Fmura.

In addition...