Obituaries

Nov 27, 2020

Wilma Ann (Diehl) Horner, 77, passed away at her home in Schellsburg on November 27, 2020.

She was born on July 25, 1943, in New Bueno Vista, a daughter of the late Blair and Laverne Diehl.

Wilma graduated from Chestnut Ridge High School.

She married Paul Horner, on June 22 1962. They shared...

Nov 27, 2020

Harry E. Spiker, 82, of Pennknoll Road, Everett formerly of McCreary Road, Schellsburg died Friday, November 27th, 2020 at Pennknoll Village, Snake Spring Twp.,.

Mr. Spiker was born in Napier Twp., on January 12, 1938, son of the late Viola Spiker and Step-father William Cogan. Harry was reared by his Grandparents- Harry and Alberta (Clites) Spiker.

Nov 26, 2020

James B. Heidorn, 78, of S. West Street, Bedford died Thursday, November 26, 2020 at UPMC Altoona Hospital.

Mr. Heidorn was born in Alum Bank on December 19, 1941, son of the late Leroy and Ruth (Callihan) Heidorn.

On July 27, 1963 James married Dorothy (May) Heidorn. She preceded him in death on November 18,...

Nov 22, 2020

William D. Latham Jr., 67, of Clearville, PA died, Sunday, November 22, 2020 at UPMC Altoona Hospital. Mr. Latham was born in Camden, NJ on February 28, 1953, son of the late William and Beatrice (Reese) Latham.

He is survived by Daughter- Kellie Latham, Pemberton, NJ; Granddaughter- Macie Sharp; Girlfriend Billie Bowser, Meyersdale, PA; Sister- Bonnie Monaghan,...

Nov 20, 2020

Patricia "Patty" L. Ickes, 78, of Valley Road, Schellsburg, died Friday, November 20, 2020 at UPMC Altoona Hospital.

Mrs. Ickes was born in Johnstown on September 16, 1942, daughter of the late Frederick and Julia (Bittner) Jones.

On November 7, 1963 Patricia married Eugene H. Ickes.

In addition to her husband she is...

Nov 19, 2020

Thomas H.  Williams, 93, of Egolf Road, Colerain Twp., Bedford went to be with his Lord and Savior on Thursday, November 19, 2020 at home with his loving wife Anetta of 58 years of marriage by his side.

Mr. Williams was born in Rainsburg, PA on August 19, 1927, son of the late Elwood and Mae (Simons)...

Nov 17, 2020

Forrest H. Foor, 71, of Orchard Hollow Road,  Manns Choice, died Tuesday, November 17, 2020 at home.

Mr. Foor was born in Bedford on February 10, 1949,  son of the late W. Bruce and Mildred (Snyder) Foor.

On May 16, 1998 he married Dona M. (Replogle) Foor.

In addition to his wife he...

Nov 16, 2020

Kenneth L. Holler, 75, of Maple Lane, Schellsburg, died Monday, November 16, 2020 at Magee Hospital, Allegheny County, PA.

Mr. Holler was born in Berlin, PA on January 21, 1945,  son of the late Roy "Ed" E. and Mary L. (Lafferty) Holler.

On November 11, 1966 Ken married Linda K. (Smith)  Holler. Together they shared...

Nov 11, 2020

Richard D. Mortimore, 80 years old, packed up his bags and moved to his heavenly home after long extended illness and short battle with cancer.

He was born April 22, 1940, in Wolfsburg, to the late Robert James Mortimore and Helen (Clites) Mortimore.

He was united in marriage to Sylvia A. (Garland) Mortimore and celebrated...

Nov 10, 2020

James "Jay"  "JJ"  Petrou, Jr., 48, of Hickory Bottom Road, Woodbury, died after a courageous battle with cancer on Tuesday, November 10, 2020 at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital, Pittsburgh.

Mr. Petrou was born in Hollidaysburg on June 7, 1972, son of the late James "Jim" Petrou and Sherri (Bookwalter) George.

On April 10, 1993 Jay married...

Nov 10, 2020

Dorothy C. Claycomb-Williford, 89, of Cortland Road, New Paris, went to her eternal home with Jesus on Tuesday, November 10, 2020 at her home.

Mrs. Claycomb-Williford was born in Schellsburg on October 12, 1931,  daughter of the late Charles F. and Rosie Fern (Seese) Stulz.

On August 28, 1994 Dorothy married  Junior E. Williford. He...

Nov 9, 2020

Donald Dean  Dull, 78, of Betsy Ave.,  Bedford, died Monday, November 9, 2020 at Somerset Hospital.

Mr. Dull was born in Napier Twp., on April 19, 1942,  son of the late Victor and Nellie (Shilling) Dull.

In October of 1962 Donald married Marjorie (MacGregor) Dull. She preceded him in death on March 28, 1975.

Nov 9, 2020

Ross H. Fisher, 81, of Patio Ranch Road,  Bedford, died Monday, November 9, 2020 at UPMC Bedford Memorial Hospital.

Mr. Fisher was born in Schellsburg on August 15, 1939, son of the late Roy and Katie (Logue) Fisher.

On October 10, 1959 Ross married Anna Jane (Leppert) Fisher.

In addition to his wife...

Nov 1, 2020

On Sunday, November 1, 2020, Mrs. Wanda J. Ritchie entered the presence of her Savior at the age of 84.

Born Wanda Jean Burdette in Huntington, W. Va., Wanda met her future husband, Rev. G. Robert Ritchie, at the New Tribes Bible Institute in Jersey Shore, PA. They served the Lord together for 42 years until his...

Oct 31, 2020

Warren A. Feaster, 82, of Bedford, passed away on Thursday, October 29, 2020 at his home in Bedford Valley.

He was born October 31, 1937, in Cumberland, MD, son of the late John R. Feaster and Vivian (Athey) Feaster.

Warren was a 1956 graduate of Bedford High School and worked as Roadway Program Manager/Quality Assurance...

Oct 26, 2020

Thomas C. Miller, 77, of Emerick Road, Schellsburg died, Monday, October 26th, 2020 at Windber Hospital, Somerset County.

Mr. Miller was born in Napier Twp., on May 16, 1943, son of the late Cubin and Georgia (Taylor) Miller.

On February 25, 1966 Tom married Catherine B. "Kitty" (Seese)  Miller.

In addition to his...

Oct 12, 2020

Margaret JoAn Sleaster,72, of  Bedford, went to be with the Lord on Monday, October 12, 2020.

Mrs. Sleaster was born in Bedford on December 23, 1947, daughter of the late Milton and Geraldine (Benna) Pensyl.

JoAn was married to Lonnie L. Sleaster together they shared 41 years of marriage. He preceded her in death on...

Oct 10, 2020

Lois Elaine Weightman, 78, of Main Road, Bedford, died Saturday, October 10, 2020 at Chambersburg Hospital, Franklin County, PA.

Mrs. Weightman was born in Johnstown on November 26, 1941, daughter of the late Harold and Elda (Clark) Stiffler.

She was the widow of Howard  E. Weightman he preceded her in death on August 23, 2020....

Oct 5, 2020

A. Dean  Earnest, 93, of Country Ridge Road, Bedford died Monday, October 5, 2020 at his home.

Mr. Earnest was born in Napier Twp., on December 8, 1926, son of the late Floyd and S. Evelyn (Wonders) Earnest.

On December 8, 1947 Dean married Marian E. (Egolf) Earnest. She preceded him in death on April...

Sep 26, 2020

Rubiefern Tavel, 88, of Victoria Ave.,  Everett, died Sunday, September 26, 2020 at Homewood at Martinsburg.

Mrs. Tavel  was born in Greentop, MD on March 26, 1932 daughter of the late Chester and Viola (Carey) Bailey.

On October 7, 1989 Rubiefern married Charles "Gary" Tavel Sr. He preceded her in death on March 16, 2017....