Obituaries

Jun 23, 2021

Loren D. Imler, 71, of King Saint Clair Road, Osterburg, went to his eternal home with Jesus on Wednesday, June 23, 2021 at home.

Mr. Imler was born in Bedford on August 12, 1949, son of the late Kenneth and Gladys (Imler) Imler.

On August 8, 2002 Loren married Cheryl L. (Stiffler) Imler.

...

Jun 17, 2021

Nathan A. Osman, 20, of Ferguson Hill Lane, Bedford, went to his eternal home with Jesus on Thursday, June 17, 2021 in Bedford.

Mr. Osman was born in Johnstown, PA on July 6, 2000,  son of Gene A. Osman and Gail A. (Harrison) Osman.

Nathan is survived by his Father- Gene A. Osman and significant-other-...

Jun 15, 2021

David H. Mannion, 73, of Graybill Road, Osterburg, died Tuesday, June 15, 2021 at home with family by his side.

Mr. Mannion was born in Kittery, ME on February 14, 1948, son of the late John and Hilda (Simms) Mannion.

On April 9, 1969 he married Sharon L. (Ake) Mannion.

In addition to...

Jun 9, 2021

Ima Jane Long, 86, of Christie Lane, Imler, went to her eternal home with Jesus on , Wednesday, June 9, 2021 at Nason Hospital, Blair County.

Mrs. Long was born in Bedford on June 25, 1934, daughter of the late Ray and Edna (Daugherty) Hershberger.

On May 5, 1956 Ima married Donald D. Long. He...

Jun 9, 2021

Sara Mae Nave, 93, of Market Street, Schellsburg, went to her eternal home with Jesus on Wednesday, June 9, 2021 at her home.

Mrs. Nave was born in Bedford on December 12, 1927, daughter of the late Norbert Martin and Helen (Bence) Martin.

She was the widow of Ross W. "Buck" Nave he preceded her...

Jun 6, 2021

William Ralph Benna, 84, of New Paris passed away at home on June 6, 2021, surrounded by his family.

He was born on August 19, 1936 in Manns Choice, PA, son of the late Ralph & Bertha (Hyde) Benna, who preceded him in death.  Bill was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and friend.

On...

Jun 4, 2021

It is with great sadness that we announce the unexpected passing of our beloved daughter, sister, granddaughter, great-granddaughter, niece, great-niece and friend, Onjolie Marie Mock. On June 4, 2021, at the age of 19, we lost this beautiful being who brought love and joy to our lives. She was an important part of our family who was loved very...

Jun 2, 2021

William A. "Bill" Biddle, 77, of Rabbit Lane, Bedford, died, Wednesday, June 2, 2021 at his home.

Mr. Biddle was born in Bedford Twp., on November 16, 1943,  son of the late Harry  J. and C. Marie (Anderson) Biddle.

On July 5, 1964 Bill married Donna Jean (Daniels)  Biddle. She preceded him in death on...

May 23, 2021

William W. "Bill" Simons, Jr., 79, of Valley Road, Schellsburg , died on Sunday, May 23, 2021 at UPMC Altoona Hospital, Altoona, Blair County.

Mr. Simons was born in Bedford Valley Twp., on March 23, 1942, son of the late William W. Simons Sr. and Marie G. Simons-McClymonds.

On March 22, 1965 Bill married Nancy...

May 22, 2021

Alexander K. "Alex" Young, 27, of Buffalo Road, Buffalo Mills, PA  went to his eternal home with Jesus on Saturday, May 22, 2021 at his home.

Alex was born in Johnson City, NY on July 20, 1993, son of  Michael A. and Cathryn J. (Kirby) Young.

On  February 25, 2020 Alex married Kadi Marie (Funston) ...

May 21, 2021

Kevin K. Roose, 48, of Sunset Street, Pittsburgh formerly of Bedford, died unexpectedly on Friday, May 21, 2021.

He was born in Windber, PA on September 25, 1972, son of Gordon K. and Vickie J. (Earnest) Roose of Bedford.

Surviving are his parents of Bedford; Daughter- Savannah M. Roose, Pittsburgh; Son- Christopher J. Roose, Pittsburgh;...

May 14, 2021

Samantha Diane Mock, 29, of Shippy Road, Manns Choice went to her eternal home with Jesus on Friday, May 14th, 2021 at her home.

Miss Mock was born in Snake Spring Twp., Bedford County on June 17, 1991, daughter of the late  Melissa D. Weyant and Rick L. Mock who survives her of Manns Choice .

May 8, 2021

Sara Jane Steele, 91, of Hopewell, died May 8, 2021, at her home after a one year struggle with Leukemia.

She was born March 5, 1930, in Everett, to Archie and Celia (Hamm) Foor.  She graduated from Everett Area High School in 1947 and was then employed for several years at the former Lion Manufacturing Co. in...

May 7, 2021

Eugene "Gene" P.  Fisher, age 80, of New Baltimore, formerly of Bedford,  passed away Friday, May 7th, 2021 at UPMC Shadyside Hospital, Pittsburgh, PA.

Mr. Fisher was born in New Baltimore, on April 19, 1941,  he was the son of the late Cletus and Gladys (Fochtman) Fisher.

Gene was the  the general manager for Dairy...

May 4, 2021

Caryl Joann Cable, 86, of Lewisberry, PA, quietly passed May 4, 2021 at home surrounded by family.

She was born in Richland Township, Cambria Country, October 22, 1934 to the late William D Wire, Jr. and G. Pauline (Helman) Wire. Caryl graduated from Richland High School, Class of 1952 and Hagerstown Medical Secretarial School. She was married...

May 1, 2021

Catherine V. "Kate" Weyant, 80, of  Manor Drive Ebensburg, formerly of New Paris went to her eternal home with Jesus on Saturday, May 1, 2021 at Cambria Care Center, Ebensburg PA.

Mrs. Weyant was born in Cumberland, MD on June 6, 1940,  daughter of the late William and Myrtle (Waters) Twigg.

On July 3, 1968...

Apr 24, 2021

Brian W. Hunter, 62, of Lincoln Highway, Bedford, went to his eternal home with Jesus on Saturday, April 24th, 2021 in Bedford County.

Mr. Hunter was born in Richmond, VA on July 4, 1958, son of the late Erikson Neal and Jacquelyn Hunter.

On September 8, 1990 he married Sheryl (Stack) Hunter.

In...

Apr 18, 2021

Marcellus R. Alexander Jr., 62, of Hewitt, passed peacefully away at home with his loved ones near on Sunday April 18,2021.

Born on February 6, 1959, in Waiblingen, Germany, Hans Peter Gilgasch was adopted by an American service couple, the late SMSgt. Marcellus Alexander Sr. and Sgt. Helen (Ault) Alexander who raised him as their only son...

Apr 7, 2021

Bernard W. "Turk" Ferguson, 80, of  Pitt Street, Schellsburg, went to his eternal home with Jesus  Wednesday, April 7th, 2021 at UPMC Altoona Hospital,  Blair County.

Mr. Ferguson was born in East St. Clair Twp. on July 25, 1940,  son of the late Clark "Friday W. and Jeanette L. (Crissey) Ferguson.

In addition to his...

Apr 5, 2021

David L. Ferguson, 65, of Adams Run Road, Bedford went to his eternal home with Jesus Monday, April 5th, 2021 at UPMC Bedford Memorial Hospital, Snake Spring Twp.

Mr. Ferguson was born in East St. Clair Twp., on June 21, 1955, son of the late Clark "Friday" W. and Jeanette L. (Crissey) Ferguson.

On April...