Obituaries

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...

Oct 18, 2021

Helen M. Felton, 98, of Lincoln Highway, Breezewood, passed away on Monday, October 18, 2021 at her home surrounded by love.

Mrs. Felton was born in West Providence Twp. on December 30, 1922,  daughter of the late Harry W. and Margaret (Weaverling) Hoy.

On April 20, 1952 she married Donald W. Felton at the Providence...

Oct 16, 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;...

Oct 11, 2021

Robert H. "Bobby" Reed, 75, of Byrne Road, Schellsburg, Bedford County, PA died Monday, October 11th, 2021 at Meyersdale Health & Rehabilitation Center, Meyersdale, PA.

Mr. Reed was born in Cumberland, MD on November 12, 1945,  son of the late Hyder D. and Phyllis J. (Baldwin) Reed.

Bob is survived by his two sons, Howard...

Oct 11, 2021

Karen L. Donahoe, 76, of Chaneysville Road, Clearville, PA died  Monday, October 11, 2021 in Northampton, PA.

Mrs. Donahoe was born in Bedford on March 29, 1945, daughter of the late Gilbert and Helen (Snyder) Nelson.

On May 2, 1964 Karen married Elmer Donahoe. He preceded her in death on December 8, 2013.

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Oct 8, 2021

Harry T. Custer, 65, of Marwood Road, Cabot, PA passed away Friday, October 8th, 2021 at Good Samaritan Hospice, Butler, PA.

Mr. Custer was born in Bedford on September 19, 1956, son of the late Kenneth W. and Matilda (Crocco) Custer.

Harry is survived by his Brother- Kenneth J. Custer, Bedford.  He was preceded in...

Oct 5, 2021

Joseph Z. Claycomb, 71, of King Saint Clair Road, Osterburg, went to his eternal home with Jesus on Tuesday, October 5th, 2021 in Bedford County.

Mr. Claycomb was born in Osterburg on January 16, 1950,  son of the late I. Stanley and Dale R. (Wentz) Claycomb.

On June 23, 1973 Joe married Sandra L. (Miller) ...

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...