Obituaries

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....

Sep 17, 2020

Shirley J. Ford, age 77, of Whistlestop Road, Everett died Thursday, September 17, 2020 at her home.

Ms. Ford was born in Snake Spring Twp. on October 3, 1942, daughter of the late Walter and Dorothy (Wolfhope) Ford.

She is survived by Brother- James Ford, Everett.  Shirley was preceded in death by her brothers- Sheldon...

Sep 13, 2020

Mrs. Wilda Lee (Barnes) Dailey, 85, of Quaker Valley Road, Alum Bank, peacefully passed away Sunday, September 13, 2020 at UPMC Bedford Memorial Hospital.

Wilda was born in Brandonville, WV on August 17, 1935; daughter of the late Glenn and Helen (Younkin) Barnes.

On October 28, 1953 Wilda married Charles "Bud" Dailey. He preceded her...

Sep 8, 2020

Donna J. Cox, 77, of Quaker Valley Road, Alum Bank, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, September 8, 2020 as a result of an auto accident in Taylor Twp., Blair  County.

Ms. Cox was born in Canonsburg, PA on May 18, 1943, daughter of the late Lawrence and Margaret Vera (Brinkman) Cox.

Sep 3, 2020

Thelma A. Boore, 84, of Sweet Root Road, Bedford, died peacefully on Thursday, September 3, 2020 at Rebecca's Personal Care Home, Everett.

Mrs. Boore was born in Bedford Twp. on July 22, 1936,  daughter of the late Shannon L. and Ursa P.  (Hixon) Sprigg.

On August 18, 1956 Thelma married David Boore. He preceded her...

Aug 30, 2020

Cora L. Feather, 89, of Presbyterian Village, Hollidaysburg formerly of Schellsburg, died Sunday, August 30, 2020 at Presbyterian Villiage, Blair County.

Mrs. Feather was born in St. Clair Twp.  on September 1, 1930,   daughter of the late William and Mae (Trout) Reininger.

On July 6, 1949 Cora married James R. Feather. He preceded her in...

Aug 28, 2020

Eugene "Gene" W. Ford, 81, of Mexico Road, Everett, died on Friday, August 28, 2020 at his home.

Mr. Ford was born in Snake Spring Twp. on March 6, 1939, son of the late Walter and Dorothy (Wolfhope) Ford. On February 27, 1960 Gene marred G. Jean (Wambaugh) Ford. She preceded him in death on May 15,...

Aug 28, 2020

Kai Alexander Burkett, 17, was born at 11:15PM on November 6, 2002. He went to his eternal home with Jesus at 10:23PM on Friday, August 28th, 2020. Kai is the son of Aaron and Marci (Sleek) Burkett of New Paris.

Kai is survived by five brothers and one sister, Aaron Jr. (Buck) 22yr, Kobi 15 yr, Mayci...