Obituaries

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...

Nov 19, 2021

Dora Ann Smith, 71, of Emerick Road, Schellsburg, died Friday, November 19, 2021 at Conemaugh Nason Hospital, Blair County.

Mrs. Smith was born in Napier Twp. on August 6, 1950, daughter of the late Cubin F. and Georgia L. (Taylor) Miller.

On February 21, 1969 Dora Ann married David J. Smith. He preceded her in...

Nov 18, 2021

Roberta J. "Bobbi"  Schwartz, 61, of Obrien Road, Manns Choice died Thursday, November 18, 2021 at UPMC Altoona Hospital, Blair County.

Ms. Schwartz was born in Pittsburgh, PA on November 14, 1960, daughter of the late  Joseph G. and Donnaleigh (McCrea) Siko who survives her of Chambersburg.

Roberta is survived by Daughter- Elizabeth J. Schwartz,...

Nov 15, 2021

Cheri Ann Fleegle of Alum Bank, born on September 10th, 1966 in Roaring Spring, passed away on November 15th, 2021. Cheri is preceded in death by her father, Jack Fleegle.

She is survived by her daughters, Cayla Mitchell and husband Curtis, and Casey Fleegle and boyfriend Lucas, her grandchildren Madelyn, Hudson, and Lucy, her mother Annabelle Fleegle...

Nov 15, 2021

Anna J. "Doll" Foor, 77, of  E. Pitt Street Bedford, formerly of New Enterprise passed away on Monday, November 15, 2021 at UPMC Bedford Memorial Hospital, Snake Spring Twp.

Mrs. Foor was born in Buffalo Mills on November 7, 1944, daughter of the late Frank and Nellie (Glessner) Holler.

On June 30, 1967 Anna married...

Nov 15, 2021

Jennifer Ann Paul, 59, of Filo Lane, Bedford, died Monday, November 15, 2021 at her home.

Mrs. Paul was born in Cumberland, MD. on February 18, 1962, daughter of the late  Janice (Shaffer) and Melvin C. Boore who survives her of Manns Choice.

She is survived by her Father - Melvin C.  husband of  Helen...

Nov 11, 2021

Stephen P. Steinbuch, 70, of Valley Road, Bedford, PA , died onThursday, November 11th, 2021 at UPMC Western Maryland Hospital, MD.

Mr. Steinbuch was born in Manhattan, NY on March 13, 1951, son of the late Frank and Ethel (Davies) Steinbuch.

On October 14, 1972 Stephen married Patricia (Steenson) Steinbuch.

In addition to...

Nov 11, 2021

Maribel J. Zimmerman, 99, of S. Anderson Street,  Bedford, died Thursday, November 11, 2021 at home.

Mrs. Zimmerman was born in Bedford, PA on March 24, 1922,  daughter of the late Ross and Elva (Risbon) Mowry.

On April 12, 1951 she married Andrew M. Zimmerman. He preceded her in death on October 20, 2003.

Nov 9, 2021

Carol J. "Jean" Williams, 80, Pennknoll Road, Everett formerly of Schellsburg, died Tuesday, November 9, 2021 at Pennknoll Village, Snake Spring Twp.,

Mrs. Williams was born in Monroe Twp., PA on September 9, 1941, daughter of the late Sherman and Edith Robinette.

She is survived by Son- Kenneth Burket, Step-children Cindy Mullen, Linda Lowry and...

Nov 9, 2021

Patrick J. McLane, 77, of Creekside Lane, Buffalo Mills, PA, died, Tuesday, November 9, 2021 at home.

Mr. McLane was born in Jersey City, New Jersey,  on December 14, 1943, son of the late John Leo and Patricia (McCarren) McLane.

On December 18, 1976 Patrick married Anne Marie (Lock) McLane.

In addition to...

Oct 26, 2021

Douglas C. Custer, 79, of Donahoe Manor Road,  Bedford, formerly of Schellsburg, died Tuesday, October 26, 2021 at Donahoe Manor Nursing Home.

Mr. Custer was born in Schellsburg on July 9, 1942,  son of the late Charles F. and Rosie (Felix) Custer.

He is survived by numerous Nieces and Nephews. Doug was preceded in death...

Oct 25, 2021

Joseph (Joe) Tallion Jr. of Fishertown died Oct. 25, 2021 at Country Manor Senior Living in Jerome, PA.

He was born March 4, 1941 in Windber, PA, son of the late Joe Tallion and Mary Sadlon.

Joe was drafted into the Army and served in Germany for many years.

On September 1, 1974...

Oct 23, 2021

Taylor Jensen Howsare, 24, of Milligan's Cove Road, Manns Choice died in Bedford on Saturday, October 23, 2021.

She was born in Windber, PA on December 4, 1996,  daughter of  Robert W. Howsare and Trisha K. Nave.

Taylor is survived by her Father- Robert W. husband of  Kristy (Gerula) Howsare, Bedford; Mother- Trisha K Nave,...

Oct 22, 2021

Donald R. Steele, 93, of Hopewell, died October 22, 2021, at his home after a long and well- lived life.

He was born May 30, 1928, in Woodvale, PA, the son of Samuel and Rosetta (Mellott) Steele.  He graduated from Robert P. Smith High School in  1946 and married Sara Jane Steele on November 12, 1949.  They...

Oct 21, 2021

Joseph A. Milburn, 70, Active in Ministry, Community and Veteran Service

Joseph A. Milburn, 70, Schellsburg, PA, was home on our farm as he held onto my hand and looked into my eyes and then entered into the glory of his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, at 7:26 AM, on October...