Obituaries

Jan 22, 2021

Conrad Wesley Leach, 81, of Ritchey Rd, Everett passed away on January 22, 2021 at his home.

Conrad was born on October 18 1939 in Everett, the son of the late Homer (Toby) Leach and Elizabeth (Wissie) Diehl.

He is survived by his wife Gillian (Rippon) Leach whom he united in marriage on January 14,...

Jan 17, 2021

Joyce E. Drake, 81, of Smoky Ridge Road,  Schellsburg, passed away on  Sunday, January 17, 2021 at UPMC Altoona Hospital, Blair County.

Mrs. Drake was born in Conshohocken, PA on June 25, 1939,  daughter of the late Andrew and Ruth (Girard) Loudon.

She is survived by her husband Horce H. Drake whom she united in...

Jan 16, 2021

Beverly Ann (Coote) Hood, 82, formerly of East Second Street, Everett went to be with the Lord on Saturday, January 16, 2021 from GrandView Memory Care, Elizabeth PA.

Mrs. Hood was born in Everett on May 21, 1938, the only child of the late William E. and Blanche (Sparks) Coote.

On September 5, 1956, she...

Jan 15, 2021

Albert  E. Harr, 73 of N. John Young Pkwy., Kissimee, FL died at Advent Health Orlando, Orlando, Florida on January 15, 2021.

Mr. Harr was born in Bedford on August 12, 1947, son of the late Charles H. Harr, Sr. and Margaret A.  (Alloe) Harr.

Albert is survived by Son- Albert E. Harr, Jr., York...

Jan 15, 2021

Marianna McMichael Heath, 57, of Manns Choice, formerly of Augusta, WV made her peaceful journey home to be with Jesus and her welcoming committee of family members on January 15, 2021 at Altoona UPMC, Blair County.

Affectionately known to her family as "LuLu", Marianna was born on July 23, 1963 in Madrid Spain. She was the youngest...

Jan 13, 2021

Casey R. Clark, 47, of Everett, PA was called home to be with the Lord, surrounded by his loving family, on Wednesday, January 13, 2021. Casey contracted Malaria and COVID-19 after deploying to Djibouti in service to the country. He was born Tuesday, September 4, 1973, in Bedford, PA son of Jody (Bush) Clark and the late Melvin (Merv)...

Jan 12, 2021

Janis K. Cooper, 71, of Applehouse Road,  Schellsburg, went to her eternal home with Jesus on Tuesday, January 12, 2021 at home.

Mrs. Cooper was born in Schellsburg on November 10, 1949,  daughter of the late John "Pete" and Madie M. (Felten) Miller.

Janis is survived by her husband- Donald Cooper,  Daughter- Wendy Young (and...

Jan 12, 2021

John E. Duffy, 85, of Park Heights Road, Bedford went to be with the Lord on  January 12, 2021 at his residence.

He was born on November 8, 1935, in Osterburg, a son of Roller F. and June E. (MacCleery) Duffy.

On December 26, 1990, in Winchester, Virginia, he married Cheryl D. (Fetter) Duffy.

Jan 11, 2021

Kathleen M. Fleegle, 91, of  Reynoldsdale Road, New Paris, went to be with her Lord on Monday, January 11, 2021 at Nancy's Personal Care Home, Osterburg.

Mrs. Fleegle was born in Boswell, PA on January 7, 1930,  daughter of the late Foster and Thelma (Bowser) Fleegle.

Kathleen is survived by her husband, Robert Fleegle; her...

Jan 7, 2021

Michael G. Rose, 50, of  Point Road, Bedford,  passed away on Thursday, January 7, 2021 at his home after a courageous battle of ALS.

Mr. Rose was born in Bedford on January 9, 1970,  son of the late Glenn Rose and Connie (Geller) Miller of Bedford.

On April 12, 2003 Mike married Becky (Shroyer) Rose....

Jan 4, 2021

Dottie L. Herline, 80, of Belden Road, Bedford, went to her eternal home with Jesus on,  Monday, January 4, 2021 at Siemon's Lakeview Manor, Somerset County, PA.

Mrs. Herline was born in Juniata Twp., PA. on March 10, 1940, daughter of the late Clarence and Elizabeth (Corle) Dietz. From six months of age, due to her Mother's...

Jan 4, 2021

Joyce M. (Dull) Miller, 84, of Ferguson Road, Schellsburg, went to be with the Lord and Savior on Monday, January 4, 2021 at her home

Mrs. Miller was born in New Paris, PA on July 19, 1936,  daughter of the late Fred and Ardis (Miller) Dull and step-father- Harvey Myers.

On December 16, 1955 Joyce...

Jan 3, 2021

Maxine  Virginia (Lehman) Barrack, 89, of Pitt Street, Schellsburg, passed away Sunday, January 3, 2021 at Donahoe Manor Nursing Home, Bedford.

Mrs. Barrack was born in Elton, Cambria County, PA on September 20, 1931, daughter of the late Royal and Gladys (Green) Lehman.

On September 24, 1949 in Oakland, Maryland Maxine married James A. Barrack....

Jan 2, 2021

Sandra "Sandie" Swindell, 65, of  Wayne Blvd., Alum Bank, passed away Saturday, January 2, 2021 at UPMC Altoona Hospital, Blair County.

Mrs. Swindell was born in Bedford on November 18, 1955, daughter of the late Henry E. and Catherine (Finnegan) Miller.

On April 6, 1975 Sandra married Dennis E. Swindell.

In addition to...

Jan 1, 2021

Wesley J. “Pink” Cessna, 78, of Stillhouse Lane,  Bedford, died Friday, January 1, 2021 at UPMC Magee Hospital, Pittsburgh, PA.

Mr. Cessna was born in Cumberland , MD on April 17, 1942,   son of the late William W. and Goetha (May) Cessna.

He was the widower of Bonnie Kay  (Oberle)  Cessna. She preceded him in...

Dec 31, 2020

Kathleen Harbaugh, 59, of N. Ridge Ave., Everett, died on December 31, 2020 at UPMC Shadyside, Pittsburgh, PA.

Mrs. Harbaugh was born in Johnstown, PA on August 13, 1961, daughter of the late John and Donna (Shoyer) Phillippi.

Kathleen is survived by Son- Michael R. Harbaugh, Everett; Son- Mark A. Harbaugh, Osterburg; Daughter- Jessica wife...

Dec 30, 2020

Domer  Harbaugh, 96, of Hilltop Drive, Fishertown, passed away Wednesday, December 30th, 2020 at Donahoe Manor Nursing Home, Bedford.

Mr. Harbaugh was born in South Fork, PA on January 30, 1924, son of the late Sheridan and Tracie (Corl) Harbaugh.

On December 2, 1947 Domer married Phyllis (Ewig) Harbaugh. She preceded him in death on...

Dec 30, 2020

Florence I. Zimmerman, 77 of Mountain Road, Bedford, passed away Wednesday, December 30, 2020 at UPMC Altoona Hospital, Blair County.

Mrs. Zimmerman was born in Central City, PA on June 11, 1943, daughter of the late Andrew and Irene (Roudabush) Sciranko.

On February 4, 1961 Florence married Clifford Zimmerman. He preceded her in death on...

Dec 23, 2020

Daniel T. Cessna,  77, of Main Road,  Bedford, passed away Wednesday, December 23, 2020 at UPMC Altoona Hospital,  Blair County.

Mr. Cessna was born in Rainsburg on March 15, 1943,  son of the late Chester D. and Cora (Perdew) Cessna.

On November 12, 1966 Dan married Anna Louise  (Hite ) Cessna.

In addition...

Dec 18, 2020

Betty L. Blevins, 90, of Pensyl Hollow Road,  Bedford, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, December 18, 2020 at UPMC Bedford Memorial Hospital, Snake Spring Twp.

Mrs. Blevins was born in Bedford Twp. on December 30, 1929, daughter of the late Ross R. and Helen (Hoenstine) Koontz.

On February 11,...