Obituaries

Sep 26, 2021

Kevin H. Koontz, 57, of Circle K Drive, Bedford, died Sunday, September 26, 2021 at Home.

Mr. Koontz was born in Snake Spring Twp. on July 3, 1964,  son of the late Fred J. and Ruth S. (Sollenberger) Koontz.

Kevin is survived by Brother- Gregg F. husband of  Lorri (Decker) Koontz, Bedford; Brother- Malcolm J....

Sep 21, 2021

Katherine E. Havle, 64, of Manassas, VA passed away Tuesday, September 21, 2021 at Catawba County Medical Center, Hickory, NC.

Mrs. Havle was born in Frostburg, MD on January 3, 1957,  she was the daughter of the late Chester and Elaine (Robertson) Miller.

On October 16, 1974 Katherine married Robert J. Havle. Together they shared...

Sep 21, 2021

Ronald Royce Wright, 67, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, September 21, 2021.

Ron was born to Alton E. Wright and Virginia J. Wright of Everett on March 29, 1954.

He is survived by his brother Ed Wright of South Lake Tahoe, California; brother Gary Wright and his partner Leah Weiss of Annapolis, Maryland; niece Leah...

Sep 13, 2021

William Robert “Bill” Fisher, 65,  passed away unexpectedly September 13th, 2021. Bill was born May 25th 1956 in Cumberland Maryland to Charles and Lillian Fisher of Bedford Pa.

He was preceded in death by his sister Susan Fisher. He's survived by His three sons Shane, Landon & Aaron Fisher, grandson Dominic Foltin, his 4 sisters Patricia Kirk,...

Sep 12, 2021

Russell E. "Rusty" Wertz, Jr., 51, of W. Pitt Street, Bedford, passed away Sunday, September 12, 2021 at home.

Mr. Wertz was born in Snake Spring Twp., PA on December 7, 1969, son of Freda Sides and the late  Russell E. Wertz, Sr.

He is survived by his-  Mother Freda wife of  Glenn Sides, Manns...

Sep 11, 2021

Vivian M. Miller, 93, of Dunn Road, Schellsburg, went to her eternal home with Jesus on Saturday, September 11, 2021 at UPMC Bedford Memorial Hospital, Snake Spring Twp.

Mrs. Miller was born in Shanksville, PA on October 16, 1927,  daughter of the late John and Bessie (Barkley) Lowery.

On September 16, 1944 Vivian married Ford...

Aug 29, 2021

Connie  A. Feaster, 72, of Abbington Court,  Bunker Hill, WV went to her eternal home with Jesus Sunday, August 29, 2021 at home with her loving family by her side.

Mrs. Feaster was born in Bedford on November 27, 1948,  daughter of the late Theodore Ross and Laura A. (Turner) Swope.

On April 13, 1968...

Aug 29, 2021

Alisha Day Turner "Dee Dee", 41, of Helixville Road, Schellsburg, went to her eternal home with Jesus on Sunday, August 29, 2021 in Harrison Twp., Bedford County.

Dee Dee was born in Snake Spring Twp., on February 15, 1980,  daughter of the late Nana D. Green and Leroy I. Turner who survives her of Shanksville.

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Aug 28, 2021

Steven Howard Diehl (Muggsie) 72, owner of Contract Painting and a lifelong resident of Friends Cove, PA, died at UMPC Hospital of Pittsburgh on August 28, 2021, after a battle with COVID related pneumonia, despite being fully vaccinated.

Steve was born in Bedford, PA, on December 14 1948, to Mary E Diehl (Schaffer) and the late Bernard...

Aug 22, 2021

John Forest Henderson, 86, of Grand View Ave., Everett, passed away Sunday, August 22, 2021.

Mr. Henderson was born in Windber, PA on February 10, 1935, son of the late John W. and Rae W. (Stroup) Henderson.

On November 6, 1999 John married Amy (Houser) Henderson.

He is survived by wife, Amy, his...

Aug 16, 2021

Joseph E. Thompson,  62, of William Penn Road, Osterburg, died on Monday, August 16, 2021 at home.

Joe was born in Windber on January 16, 1959, son of Carl A. and Betty J. (Calhoun) Thompson.

On March 20, 1998 in Winchester, VA Joe married Terri (Smith) Thompson.

Along with his wife he is...

Aug 14, 2021

Donna L. Kilcoin, 84, of Milligans Cove Road, Manns Choice, died Saturday, August 14, 2021 at UPMC Bedford Memorial Hospital, Snake Spring Twp.

Mrs. Kilcoin was born in Manns Choice on February 4, 1937, daughter of the late Stanley and Marian (Holler) Suter.

On November 30, 1957 Donna married Joseph G. "Moose" Kilcoin.

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Aug 11, 2021

Thelma L. Faulkenbery, 95, of Lincoln Highway, Manns Choice, passed away Wednesday, August 11th, 2021 at home.

Mrs. Faulkenbery was born in Alamagordo, New Mexico on February 18, 1926, daughter of the late Roy Leonard and Alpha True "Jackie" (Romines) Munson.

She was married May 5, 1945 In Artesia, New Mexico to Mirl William Faulkenbery....

Aug 4, 2021

Michael  Shane Howsare "Mikey", 21, of Cortland Road,  New Paris, went to his eternal home with Jesus on Wednesday, August 4th, 2021 at UPMC Bedford Memorial Hospital, Snake Spring Twp., PA.

Mr. Howsare was born in Everett, Snake Spring Twp. on August 2, 2000,  the son of  Michael S. Howsare  and Christina M. wife of Justin Miller....

Aug 3, 2021

Joanne  Chamberlain, 73, of Lincoln Highway, Everett, passed away Tuesday, August 3, 2021 at Shadyside Hospital, Allegheny County.

Mrs. Chamberlain was born in New Baltimore, PA on August 10, 1947,  daughter of the late Lester D. "Brig" and Frances E. "Toni" (Suttmiller) Hillegass.

On November 16, 1968 in La Vale, MD  Joanne married  Gerald L....

Jul 27, 2021

Alice I. Stoltzfus, 80, of BJF Mobile Park Road, Bedford  went to her eternal home with Jesus on Tuesday, July 27, 2021 at home.

Mrs. Stoltzfus was born in Scarboro, MD on August 8, 1940, daughter of the late Garvie and Ebtie (Privett) Cochran.

On April 3, 1980 Alice married Ronald G. Stoltzfus.

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Jul 26, 2021

Joseph F. Ferguson, 94, of Sloans Hollow Road,  Bedford, went to his eternal home with Jesus on Monday, July 26,  2021 at UPMC Bedford Memorial Hospital, Snake Spring Twp.

Mr. Ferguson was born in Bedford on September 29, 1926,  son of the late Earl and Elsie (Miller) Ferguson.

On December 13, 1945 Joseph married E....

Jul 25, 2021

Leslie J. Shaffer, 70, of Davis Road,  Altoona, PA died Saturday, October 16, 2021 at UPMC Altoona Hospital, Blair County.

Ms. Shaffer was born in Fishertown on July 25, 1951, daughter of the late Harry  Ross "Sonny" and Betty J. (Fisher) Shaffer.

Leslie is survived by Brother- Michael Shaffer, Trenton, FL; Niece- Cindy  Shaffer, Altoona;...

Jul 10, 2021

Lana Oldham, 52, of Quaker Valley Road, went to her eternal home with Jesus on Saturday, July 10, 2021 at UPMC Hospital Bedford, Snake Spring Twp.

She was born on February 19, 1969 in Cherkasy, Ukraine daughter of Danuta B. (Vanga) and Grygoriy I. Kozak.

Lana married her soul mate, Daniel Oldham, on November 8,...

Jun 28, 2021

Timothy C. Fisher, 52, of Turner Road,  Manns Choice, died Monday, June 28, 2021 at home.

Mr. Fisher was born in Bedford on December 28, 1968,  son of the late James F. and Adrienne L. (Wertz) Fisher.

On June 21, 2002 Tim married Dr. Molly (Herres) Fisher.

In addition to his wife he...