Obituaries

Jul 22, 2020

Dennis Carl Shippy, 64, of New Paris, passed away on Wednesday, July 22, 2020, at Altoona Hospital.

Born Nov. 22, 1955, he was the son of the late Carl Shippy and Dorothy (Weyant) Shippy.

He was married to Jolene F. (Stoltzfus) Shippy for nearly 40 years.

Dennis enjoyed fishing with his two grandsons,...

Jul 21, 2020

Mrs. Lorene Mary (Ickes) Cathers, age 93, of Lewisville, Texas, formerly of Manns Choice, Pennsylvania, died Tuesday, July 21, 2020, at Cedar Crest Senior Living in Lewisville.

Mrs. Cathers was born in Bedford County on November 22, 1926, the daughter of the late John Clarence and Laura (Claycomb) Ickes.

She was a member of Christ...

Jul 19, 2020

Harry C. Karns, Jr., 63, of Quezon City, Philippines, passed away after a brief illness on Sunday, July 19, 2020 at Quezon City General Hospital.

Mr. Karns was born in Bedford on May 23, 1957,  he was the son of the late  Harry C. Karns and Therese K. (Hickey) Karns who survives him of Bedford.

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Jul 19, 2020

David P. Musselman, 73, of Cortland Drive, New Paris, died on Sunday, July 19, 2020, at his home.

Mr. Musselman was born in Duncansville on Sept. 24, 1946, son of the late Kenneth and Idabelle (Teeter) Musseleman.

On July 23, 1988, David married Denise E. (Morton) Musselman.

In addition to his wife, he...

Jul 19, 2020

Manfred H. Barth, 86, of Schellsburg ,died, Sunday, July 19, 2020 at his home.

Mr. Barth was born in Essingegen, Germany,  on December 22, 1933, son of the late Kasper and Marie (Kahleise) Barth.

On May 21, 1960 Manfred married Erika Barth.

In addition to his wife he is survived by Daughter- Kirsten...

Jul 18, 2020

Melvin L Ward, 83, of Lincoln Drive, Bedford died Saturday, July 18, 2020 at his home.

Mr. Ward was born in Clearville on June 20, 1937, son of the late Earl and Ethel (Robinette) Ward.

On September 16, 1961 Melvin married Carrie Louise (Heming)  Ward. She preceded him in death on August 19, 2015.

Jul 17, 2020

Irving L. Saylor, Jr., 72, Central City, passed away Friday, July 17, 2020 at home after a 2 year battle of cancer.

Mr. Saylor was born July 5, 1948 in Meyersdale, son of the late Irving L. Saylor, Sr. and Julia (Dietle) Saylor.

Irv graduated from Meyersdale High School in 1966. He was...

Jul 14, 2020

Reverend Paul Eugene Claycomb, 82, formerly of Bedford, PA, died July 14, 2020 at home surrounded by his loving family.

Paul was born on February 7, 1938 in Osterburg, PA, the son of the late Joseph and Helen Claycomb.

On December 3, 1960, he married Nancy Diehl Claycomb.

Surviving are these children: CarolAnn...

Jul 10, 2020

Donald Feaster Amick, 100, of Fishertown, PA passed away at home surrounded by family and caregivers on Friday, July 10, 2020, at 6:30PM. Born on February 20, 1920, near Bedford, PA he was the son of the late C. Raymond and Marie (Feaster) Amick.

On June 18, 1943, he married Ruie F. (Steed) Amick, who preceded him...

Jul 5, 2020

Randy L. Smith, 53, of Industrial Lane, Alum Bank, died Sunday, July 5, 2020, at UPMC Altoona Hospital.

Mr. Smith was born in Snake Spring Twp. on May 15, 1967, son of the late Jesse M. Smith, Jr. and Shirley H. (Logsdon) Smith.

On Dec. 2, 1994, Randy married Linda B. (Ickes) Smith.

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Jul 5, 2020

Doris P. Wolfe,94, of Mountain Road,  Bedford, died Sunday, July 5, 2020 at UPMC Altoona Hospital.

Mrs. Wolfe was born in Dutch Corner on December 30, 1925, daughter of the late Samuel and Ada Mae (Shaffer) Hoagland.

On May 18, 1944 Doris married Ned B. Wolfe. He preceded her in death on December 1, 2014....

Jul 4, 2020

Edna M. "Pet" Howsare, 98, of Colerain Township, passed away Saturday, July 4, 2020, at home.

Mrs. Howsare was born Aug. 20, 1921, in Colerain Township, daughter of the late William W. and Goetha (May) Cessna.

She graduated from Fort Hill High School in Cumberland, Md., in 1938.

In 1940, she married Fred...

Jul 3, 2020

Joshua E. Paul, 31, of King Street,  Bedford died Friday, July 3, 2020 peacefully in his sleep at his home.

Mr. Paul was born in Altamonte Springs, FL on February 15, 1989,  son Jennifer (Boore) Paul of Bedford and the late John Paul.

Along with his Mother- Jennifer,  he is survived by Son- Kaden Paul,...

Jun 26, 2020

Betty J. "Muzzy" Wilson, 91, of Bedford, died at Altoona Center for Nursing Care Amber Terrace in Altoona on Friday, June 26, 2020.

She was born in Six Mile Run on September 3, 1928, daughter of the late Joseph and Agnes (Price) Hite.

On December 5, 1965 Betty married Robert L. Wilson. He preceded her...

Jun 26, 2020

Joseph A. Miller, 85, of Emerick Road, Schellsburg, died Friday, June 26, 2020 at Pennknoll Village.

Mr. Miller was born in Napier Twp.,  on February 23, 1935, son of the late Cubin F. and Georgia (Taylor) Miller.

On November 8, 1956 Joseph married Anna R. (Weyant) Miller. She preceded him in death on November 5,...

Jun 22, 2020

Mary Regina Miller, 91, of Wolfsburg Road, Bedford, died Monday, June 22, 2020 at Donahoe Manor.

Mrs. Miller was born in New Baltimore, PA on August 4, 1928, daughter of the late Frank and Mary Regina (Harbrant) Hankinson.

Mary Regina married Jay I. Miller on May 30, 1949. He preceded her in death on December...

Jun 21, 2020

Barbara G. Allison, 83, of Pleasantville passed away Sunday, June 21, 2020 at Pennknoll Village, where she had been a patient for several months.

She was born in Pleasantville on June 15, 1937,  daughter of the late Ralph A. and Mary (Crilly) Allison.

Barbara is survived by Sister- Beverly E. wife of  John Gratis, Pleasantville;...

Jun 20, 2020

Betty S. Lewis, 94, of Milligans Cove Road, Mann Choice, formerly of Buffalo Mills , died on Saturday, June 20, 2020 at Donahoe Manor.

Mrs. Lewis was born in Buffalo Mills on December 4, 1925, daughter of the late Clark and Dorothy (Wilhem) Sheirer.

On December 1, 1945 Betty married Paul Lewis, he preceded her...

Jun 17, 2020

Carrie E. Thorton, 95, of Mount Vernon, Ohio died June 17, 2020 at Knox Community Hospital.

Ms. Thorton was born on March 18, 1925 in Napier Township, daughter of the late Harry L. and Martha J. (Evans) Miller.

Carrie was the wife of the late Jesse L. Thorton.

She is survived by her...

Jun 16, 2020

Pauline M. Clark,93, of E. Graceville Road, Breezewood died Tuesday, June 16, 2020 at her home.

Mrs. Clark was born in Central City on April 24, 1927,  daughter of the late Warren and Grace (Manges) Hillegass.

On June 28, 1947 Pauline married James E. Clark. He preceded her in death on October 24, 1982