Obituaries

Dec 9, 2021

James A. Chamberlain “Pappy Jim”, 88, of Messiah Church Road, Bedford, died Thursday, December 9, 2021, with family by his side at home.

He was born January 25, 1933, in Everett, PA, the son of the late Thomas and Naomi (Edwards) Chamberlain.

On April 19, 1958, in Winchester, VA, he was united in marriage to...

Dec 9, 2021

Thomas A. "Tom" Wertz, 55, of Ponderosa Road, Schellsburg, died Thursday, December 9, 2021, at UPMC Western Maryland Hospital, Cumberland, MD.

Mr. Wertz was born in Bedford, PA on September 19, 1966, son of the late John A. and Linda L. (Amick) Wertz.

On November 23, 1991, Tom married Tammy S. (Diehl) Wertz.

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Dec 7, 2021

Ezekial E. "Zeke" Clark, 81, of Rainsburg , went to be with The Lord December 7th, 2021, surrounded by his family.

He is the son of the late Malon E. and Lula P. Clark Born April 8th, 1940.

He is survived by his two daughters: Pennie L. (Clark) Nave, married to Doug Nave Centerville, and...

Dec 6, 2021

Merle R. Brown,77, of Buffalo Mills, passed away Monday, December 6, 2021, at home.

Mr. Brown was born in Claysburg, PA on December 8, 1943, son of the late David H. and Becky M. (Burket) Brown.

He is survived by Brother- Paul Brown, Imler; Sister- Eleanor Davis, Bedford; Sister- Mary Miller, Buffalo Mills; Sister- Helen...

Dec 6, 2021

Leroy L. "Spud" Callihan, 85, of Grange Hill Road, Fishertown, PA, died Monday, December 6, 2021, at home with his daughters by his side.

Mr. Callihan was born in West St. Clair Twp, PA on October 10, 1936, son of the late Harold "Ted" and Ruth (Price) Callihan.

On October 15, 1955, Leroy married Doris...

Dec 3, 2021

Stephanie Louise May, 58, of N. Spring Street, Everett, PA died Friday, December 3rd, 2021, at UPMC Altoona Hospital, Altoona, Blair County.

She was born in Forrest Hills, NY on June 3, 1963, daughter of the late John and Ruthann (Ibarra) O'Grady.

Stephanie is survived by Son- Chase May, Virginia Beach, VA; Brother- John O'Grady,...

Dec 1, 2021

Dayton A. Miller, 94, of Mountain View Drive,  Schellsburg died, Wednesday, December 1, 2021 at Richland Woods, Cambria County, PA.

Mr. Miller was born in Napier Twp., PA on June 23, 1927, son of the late Roy E. and Edna M. (Kinzey) Miller.

On April 15, 1950 Dayton married Lois N. (Fleegle) Miller. She preceded...

Nov 30, 2021

Nicholas M. Poraczky, 66, of Ellis Road, Schellsburg, PA went to his eternal home with Jesus on Tuesday, November 30, 2021, at Magee Hospital, Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, PA.

Mr. Poraczky was born in Johnstown, PA on May 1, 1955, son of the late George N. and Anna (Hamilka) Poraczky.

Nicholas is survived by Daughter- Lindsey...

Nov 28, 2021

Eilleen MacDonald, beloved mother, daughter, and sister passed peacefully on November 28, 2021.

She was born on November 26, 1941, in Campbeltown, Scotland.

After traveling the world, she settled in the United States and called Bedford, Pennsylvania her home.

Her bright smile, sense of humor, and kindness left warm memories with everyone she...

Nov 28, 2021

Patty Jo (Parkinson) Tillman, 57, of Corinne, Utah, passed away unexpectedly at home, Sunday, November 28,2021.

Born May 4, 1964 in Johnstown, daughter of Thomas Raymond and Ethel (Thomas) Parkinson.

Patty is survived by her husband of 23 years, Larry Tillman of Corinne, Utah and step-children, Kayla (Taylor) Lancaster and Shayne (Danielle) Tillman, Murrieta, CA;...

Nov 26, 2021

Donna J. Layton, 69, of Sunnyside Road, Bedford  Bedford, died Friday, November 26, 2021 at Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center, Johnstown, Cambria County, PA.

Ms. Layton was born in Bedford on December 26, 1951, daughter of the late Elmer and Mary Ellen (Vogel) Bittner.

Donna is survived by- Daughter- Tacy D. wife of Andy Munera, Maryland;...

Nov 26, 2021

Janet L. Hershberger, 74, of East Pitt Street, Bedford went to her eternal home with Jesus on Friday, November 26, 2021 at UPMC Hospital Altoona, Blair County.

Ms. Hershberger was born in Juniata Twp., on January 26, 1947, daughter of the late John Jacob Geller and Dorothy Margaret "Dot" (Diehl) Geller.

Janet is survived by...

Nov 25, 2021

Trudy K. Barefoot, loving wife, sister, mother and grandmother went to her heavenly home Thursday, November 25, 2021. Her life's journey began September 20, 1960. She was the daughter of Roland Weyant and Ruthe McCreary. She married Rick Barefoot on January 17, 1980. They had two sons, Luke, husband of Jackie (Criste) Barefoot and Drew Barefoot and fiancee Jess...

Nov 23, 2021

Mary Colleen Cox, of Valley Road,  Colerain Twp., Bedford passed away on Tuesday, November 23, 2021 at In Touch Hospice, Somerset, PA.

Mrs. Cox was born March 5, 1938 in Ft. Ashby, WV,  daughter of the late Ira and Nellie (Emmart) Brooke.

On September 18, 1963, she married Donald H. Cox in Cumberland, MD.  He...

Nov 23, 2021

Debra A. "Debbie" Keller, 52, of Meslovich Lane, Berlin, PA died on Tuesday, November 23, 2021 at home.

Mrs. Keller was born in Bucks County, PA on October 15, 1969 daughter of Theresa M. (Hillegas) Fochtman and the late Thomas J. FochtmanIn 1994

Debbie married William H. Keller III.

Debbie is survived by...

Nov 22, 2021

Robert H. "Bobby" Callihan, 72, of Shaffer Mountain Road, New Paris, died Monday, November 22, 2021 at UPMC Bedford Memorial Hospital, Snake Spring Twp.

Mr. Callihan was born in New Paris, PA on July 22, 1949, son of the late Harry A. and Lucille (Oldham) Callihan.

On August 8, 1971 Bobby married Joann (Onstead) Callihan....

Nov 20, 2021

Anna Ruth (Snyder) Harrison died Saturday, November 20, 2021 at Windber Hospice Inpatient Unit, Windber, PA.

She was born May 7, 1925 near Point, Napier Township, the daughter of Ulysses Grant and Bessie Pearl (Smith) Snyder.

She graduated from Schellsburg-Napier High School in 1943. She worked at Alwine’s Restaurant in Bedford for about a year....

Nov 19, 2021

Rickey Lee Robinette,57, of Briar Valley Road, Bedford died Friday, November 19, 2021 from a sudden cardiac death at home.

Mr. Robinette was born in Bedford on November 8, 1964, son of the late Shelli and Carol (Beutman) Robinette.

On April 12, 1986 Rickey married Elizabeth (Patience) Robinette.

In addition to his wife,...

Nov 19, 2021

David W. Helsel, 61, of  New Paris, went to his eternal home with Jesus on Friday, November 19, 2021 at Shadyside Hospital, Allegheny County.

Mr. Helsel was born in Roaring Spring, PA on October 9, 1960, son of Robert D. and Joyce P (Himes) Helsel of Imler.

On March 20, 1982 David married Karen R....

Nov 19, 2021

S. Wilbert  Karns, 90, of Miller Farm Road, New Paris, went to his eternal home with Jesus on Friday, November 19, 2021 at Donahoe Manor, Bedford Twp., PA.

Mr. Karns was born in Clearville, PA on September 22, 1931, son of the late Simon P. and Olive Ethel (Bequeath) Karns.

On May 12, 1954 Wilbert...