Recent Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Schellsburg, PA, Bedford County Pennsylvania & Surrounding Areas
Danny Lee White Sr.
Feb 16, 2025
Danny Lee White Sr, born on October 4, 1963, passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 16, 2025 with his family at his side.
Danny was raised by his loving parents, Fred T. and Shirley White, who gave him the best in life and was ever so grateful they chose him.
His mother and sister, Michelle White survive him and will miss him...
Phoebe Elizabeth Caverly
Feb 16, 2025
Phoebe Elizabeth Caverly, 83, of Preston, Maryland passed away on Sunday, February 16, 2025 at UM Shore Medical Center at Easton, Easton, MD.
Phoebe was born in Bedford on April 22, 1941, daughter of the late Charles C. and Margaret (Baker) Cuppett.
She married her husband James L. Caverly, a mathematics teacher, in 1984. They have lived their entire married life in...
Duane G. Miller
Feb 12, 2025
Duane G. Miller, 69, of Osterburg, Pennsylvania went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, February 12, 2025 at Conemaugh Nason Medical Center, Roaring Spring.
Duane was born in Johnstown on March 16, 1955, son of the late Joseph S. and Ruth (Osman) Miller.
On November 17, 1973, he married his wife Ruth (Daugherty) Miller, of Osterburg. He is survived by numerous...
Shirley F. Dull
Feb 11, 2025
Shirley Fern Dull, 80, of Manns Choice, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on February 11, 2025.
She was born on May 26, 1944, in Fishertown, a daughter of the late Theodore and Arleen Harbaugh.
Many years ago, Shirley asked Jesus to be her Lord and Savior and was Born Again as a child of the One True King....
Bernard E. Ranker
Feb 11, 2025
It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Bernard E. Ranker on Tuesday, February 11, 2025. "Pete" or "Bernie" was born on April 14, 1944, he was born to parents Harold and Ethel "Stiffler" Ranker in St. Clairsville, PA.
Upon graduation from High School, Bernard served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam war. After finishing his service, he...
Charles L. Troutman
Feb 8, 2025
Charles Troutman Sr., 91, of Bedford passed away on Saturday, February 8, 2025 at his home. He was born in Cumberland, Maryland on November 10, 1933, the son of the late Fred and Nettie (Yoder) Troutman.
On April 2, 1958, he married Doris (Bennett) Troutman, who preceded him in death on March 10, 2012. He is survived by son- Charles Jr....
Joyce D. Barnes
Jan 31, 2025
Joyce D. Barnes, of Ott Town Road, Everett, Pennsylvania, passed away peacefully at her home with her family by her side on Friday, January 31, 2025.
She is survived by her husband- Robert "Bob" Barnes and the following siblings: Sandra M. Spade-Fetter wife of Dean Fetter, of Everett; brother- Darrel L. husband of Deborah "Debbie" J. (Clingerman) Beegle, of Everett; sister-...
Faith E. Rose
Jan 29, 2025
Faith E. Rose, 62, of Buffalo Mills went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on Wednesday, January 29, 2025. Faith was born on August 26, 1962, to the late Fred and Mona Lee Lafferty. Faith was a 1980 graduate from Chestnut Ridge. Faith married her high school sweetheart Norman A. Rose on August 30, 1980. She proudly...
Dick Lohr
Jan 28, 2025
Dick Lohr, 82, of Schellsburg, Pennsylvania went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, January 28, 2025 at Pennknoll Village, Everett.
Dick was born in Napier Twp, on August 23, 1942, son of the late Earl and Margaret (Frazier) Lohr.
On September 25, 1965, he married his wife Karen G. (Gramling) Lohr, of Schellsburg.
He is survived by daughter- Melissa G. Lohr-Sturtz wife...
Mark A. Stern
Jan 26, 2025
Mark A. Stern, 73, of New Paris, Pennsylvania went to be with the Lord on Sunday, January 26, 2025 at UPMC Altoona Hospital, Altoona.
Mark was born in Somerset on June 15, 1951, son of the late Frank and Ethel (Gardner) Stern.
On June 9, 1973, he married his wife Deborah K. (Lowry) Stern, of New Paris.
He is survived by daughter- Nikki...
Ann L. Harbaugh
Jan 25, 2025
Ann L. Harbaugh, 71, of Bedford Twp., Pennsylvania passed away on Saturday, January 25, 2025 at UPMC Altoona Hospital, Altoona.
Ann was born in Bedford on September 12, 1953, daughter of the late Paul and Dora Logue.
On July 29, 1988, she married her husband David L. Harbaugh, of Bedford.
She is survived by son- Barry Amick husband of Andrea, of WV; daughter-...
Barbara E. Brown
Jan 21, 2025
Barbara E. Brown, 93, of Alum Bank, Pennsylvania went to be with the Lord and Saviour on Tuesday, January 21, 2025 at Colonial Courtyard, Bedford, PA.
Barbara was born in Pavia, on July 18, 1931, daughter of the late Robert and Mary (Knisely) Mills.
On September 6, 1952, she married her husband Earl Brown Jr., who preceded her in death on August...
Gary S. Stears
Jan 16, 2025
Gary S. Stears, age 69, of Manns Choice, PA, passed away on January 16, 2025, at home with his loving wife, Laura, and his furbaby, Pippin, by his side. Gary was born on January 5, 1956, in Canterbury, England, to the late Benjamin and Dorothy Stears.
Gary is survived by his devoted wife, Laura, and his furbaby, Pippin. He was the...
Yvonne R. Wentz
Jan 11, 2025
Yvonne R. Wentz, 85, of New Paris, Pennsylvania went to be with the Lord on Saturday, January 11, 2025 at Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center, Johnstown, PA.
Yvonne was born in Buffalo Mills on August 13, 1939, daughter of the late John and Helen (Miller) Miller.
On September 27, 1958, she married her husband Ivan L. Wentz, who preceded her in death on...
Edwin "Eddie" D. Smith
Dec 27, 2024
Edwin "Eddie" D. Smith, 91, of New Paris, Pennsylvania went to be with the Lord on Friday, December 27, 2024 at Homewood at Martinsburg, Martinsburg.
Edwin was born in East St. Clair Township, on September 25, 1933, son of the late Ivory and Ethel Pearl (Earnest) Smith.
On June 16, 1956, he married his wife Emma Jean (Diehl) Smith, of New Paris.
He...

Judith "Judy" A. Knee
Dec 25, 2024
Judith "Judy" A. Knee, 76, of Everett, Pennsylvania passed away on Wednesday, December 25, 2024 at UPMC Bedford, Everett, PA.
Judy was born in Schellsburg on April 5, 1948, daughter of the late Henry and Catherine (Finnegan) Miller.
On November 23, 1968, she married her husband David E. Knee, who preceded her in death on October 30, 2016.
She is survived by daughter-...
Margaret "Peggie" Scritchfield
Dec 25, 2024
Margaret "Peggie" Scritchfield, 78, of Bedford, Pennsylvania passed away on Wednesday, December 25, 2024 at UPMC Altoona Hospital, Altoona.
Margaret was born in Manns Choice on December 24, 1946, daughter of the late Clarence A. and Margaret (Bagley) Scritchfield.
She is survived by daughter- Nancy wife of William Davis, of Bedford; daughter- Lauri Vasso, of Harrisburg; son- Gary "Ted" Oyler, of Harrisburg;...
Deanna D. Smith
Dec 23, 2024
Deanna D. Smith, 84, of Everett, formerly of Bedford, Pennsylvania went to be with the Lord on Monday, December 23, 2024, at her daughters home in Everett, Pennsylvania.
She was born in Six Mile Run on November 25, 1940, daughter of the late Roy C. and Alva C. (Ford) Evans.
On June 18, 1961, she married her husband Edward T. Smith, who...
Mae B. Emerick Will
Dec 23, 2024
Mae B. Emerick Will, 97, of Victoria Avenue, Everett, passed away peacefully into the arms of Jesus on December 23, 2024.
Born October 29, 1927 in Napier Township, Bedford County, daughter of John D. and Viola (Mickel) Bence.
Preceded in death by parents, first husband Harry J. Emerick on November 11, 1997, and second husband William R. Will on November 16, 2012,...

Jacob W. Redinger
Dec 23, 2024
Jacob (Jakie) W. Redinger, 75, of Hollidaysburg, formerly of Bedford and Clearville, Pennsylvania went to be with the Lord on Monday, December 23, 2024 at Maybrook Hill Nursing Center, Altoona, PA.
The son of the late Paul (Dave) E. and Edith Means Redinger, Jakie was born September 30, 1949 with physical and intellectual disabilities. He attended Mann-Monroe Elementary School, Clearville, Pa....