Obituaries

Mar 17, 2022

Josephine V. Dohoda, 99, of Dakota Farm Road, Schellsburg passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, March 17, 2022.

Mrs. Dohoda was born in Central City on January 26, 1923, daughter of the late Frank and Mary Gowaty. She was the last surviving member of her family.

On October 22, 1944, Josephine married Joseph S....

Mar 12, 2022

John "Lee" Albright 74, loving father and adored grandfather was set free from his battle with Alzheimer's in Walnut Cove, NC on March 12, 2022.

Mr. Albright was born December 12, 1947, in Bedford, PA son of the late John Albright, Jr. and Dora (Brown) Albright.

He is survived by his two daughters, Cassandra Chaney,...

Mar 12, 2022

Andrew D. Kerrick, 61, of Church Road, New Paris, passed away peacefully at home with his wife Barb by his side after a courageous 5-month battle of cancer on Saturday, March 12, 2022.

Mr. Kerrick was born in Johnstown, PA on July 5, 1960, son of the late Richard and Dorothy (Stuft) Kerrick.

On September...

Mar 12, 2022

Mary Ann Hillegas, 72, of Allegheny Road, Manns Choice, passed away on Saturday, March 12 at home.

Mrs. Hillegas was born on May 15, 1949, in Bedford, daughter of the late Robert and Virginia M. (Fochtman) Sarver.

On June 26, 1982, Mary Ann married Franklin W. Hillegas. He preceded her in death on August 4,...

Mar 11, 2022

Marsha A. Suttmiller, 61, of Glen Savage Road, Fairhope passed away peacefully surrounded by family after a courageous battle with cancer.

Ms. Suttmiller was born in Snake Spring Twp., on November 21, 1960, daughter of the late Donald M. “Duck” and Ann Mae (Toth) Suttmiller.

Marsha is survived by her children: daughter- Misty D. wife...

Mar 7, 2022

Elizabeth “Betty” Callihan, 81, of New Paris, went to join the heavenly choir on March 7, 2022.

She was born in Bedford, PA on January 15, 1941, daughter of the late Dennis and Rose (Imgrund) Feight.

On January 16, 1960, Betty married the love of her life, Roy Clair Callihan.

She is survived...

Mar 6, 2022

Wendy C. Logue, 50, of Sweet Root Road, Bedford was welcomed into the arms of her Lord and Savior on Sunday, March 6, 2022, at home after a courageous battle with cancer.

Wendy was born on October 13, 1971 in Bedford, daughter of Skyles A. Calhoun and the late Carol J. (Ebersole) Calhoun.

On August...

Mar 6, 2022

Samuel M. Beegle, 87, of Victoria Ave, Snake Spring Twp., went to his eternal home with Jesus on Sunday, March 6, 2022, at Victoria House, Snake Spring Twp.

Mr. Beegle was born on July 27, 1934, in Bedford, son of the late Glenn S. and Mary (Kegg) Beegle.

On February 16, 1957, Sam married Mary...

Mar 5, 2022

Catherine V. “Cass” Cessna, 94, of Briar Valley Road, Bedford, Twp., went to be with the Lord on Saturday, March 5, 2022, at Nancy's Personal Care Home, Osterburg.

Mrs. Cessna was born in Bedford Twp., PA on February 26, 1928, daughter of the late William E. and Carrie (Imler) Blackburn.

On June 8, 1952, Catherine...

Feb 22, 2022

April Dawn Long, 46, of New Paris, Pa, passed away suddenly on February 22, 2022 at Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center in Johnstown, Pa.

She was born on January 19, 1976, in Wooster, Ohio, daughter of Donald L. Salisbury and Gerlene Kay Wiles.

April is survived by daughter- Summer Dawn Yothers and husband Joshua Yothers of...

Feb 20, 2022

Annabelle Housel (Corley), 93, of Bedford, Pennsylvania, passed away Sunday, February 20, 2022.

Annabelle was born on May 22, 1928, to Bud and Dessie (Diehl) Corley.

She married Gene Housel on November 1, 1947, and enjoyed 65 years with her sweetheart. Gene’s career took them all over the East Coast, but Annabelle’s heart could always...

Feb 15, 2022

Eileen B. Hankinson passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family, on Tuesday, February 15, 2022 at the age of 90.

Born in Berlin, PA, Mrs. Hankinson has been a resident of Levittown since 1957, and was a long-time member of Queen of the Universe parish.

She enjoyed gardening, cooking, baking, and animals of all...

Feb 14, 2022

Elaine Sollenberger, 91, died Monday, February 14, 2022. Her parents were Clair and Ruth (Bowser) Mock.

On September 25, 1954, she married Ray Sollenberger (deceased) and together they established and farmed the farm known as Ralaine Jerseys. Their children are Beth, married to Tim Morphew and living in Goshen, IN, Lori, married to Rex Knepp and living...

Feb 12, 2022

Ruby “Romaine” Casteel, 87, of Bedford, passed away on Saturday, February 12, 2022, at Garvey Manor, Blair County, PA.

She was born on November 14, 1934, in Bedford, daughter of the late Michael and Mildred (Kaltenbaugh) Messersmith.

On September 5, 1953, she married Clyde Casteel in Bedford.

She is preceded in death by...

Feb 11, 2022

Jess E. Brownawell, 92, of Business 220, Bedford, PA formerly of Carlisle passed away on Friday, February 11, 2022 at Meyersdale Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center, Somerset County, PA. Mr. Brownawell was born in Shermansdale, Perry County, PA on June 1, 1929, son of the late William "Billy" Brownawell and Minnie (Shireff) Brownawell. He was the widower of Janet (Kiner)...

Feb 10, 2022

Charles Robert "Bob Malone, 93, of Lakewood Manor, Bedford, PA passed away on Thursday, February 10, 2022, at home.

Mr. Malone was born on May 20, 1928, in Mercersburg, PA, son of the late Charles J. Malone and Cora E. (Keyser) Malone.

On July 11, 1958, Charles married Hazel V. (Keifer) Malone.

He...

Feb 8, 2022

Patricia A. Calhoun, 81, of Shaffer Mountain Road, New Paris, PA went to be with her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, February 8, 2022 at UPMC Bedford, Snake Spring Twp., Everett, PA.

Mrs. Calhoun was born in Snake Spring Twp. on June 9, 1940, to Charles Davis and Freda (Mountain) James.

On August 15, 1960,...

Feb 6, 2022

Karen E. Will, 68, of Wambaugh Hollow Road, Berlin, PA, passed away on Sunday, February 6, 2022, at Meyersdale Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center, Meyersdale, PA. Mrs. Will was born at Bedford Hospital on May 4, 1953, the daughter of the late Chester Hillegass and Ida (Hankinson) Hillegass, New Baltimore. On June 29, 1974, Karen married her high school sweetheart...

Feb 3, 2022

Brinzley ReeseAnn Foor precious baby girl of Franklin Foor and Cali Donaldson was born into the arms of angels and in the presence of our Lord on Thursday, February 3, 2022, at UPMC Altoona, Blair County, PA.

She is survived by her Parents- Franklin and Cali, Big Sister- Oakley (2) and Big Brother- Finley (1), Maternal Grandparents-...

Jan 27, 2022

Larry W. “Frog” Claycomb, Jr., 50, of Press Road, Bedford, PA passed away on Thursday, January 27, 2022, at UPMC Altoona, Blair County.

Mr. Claycomb was born on August 31, 1971, in Norristown, PA son of the late Larry W. Claycomb, Sr. and Sandra J. (Gingerich) Claycomb.

Larry is survived by his mom- Sandra of...