Obituaries

Jun 13, 2020

Susan R. Johnston, 75, of Barclay Street, Bedford formerly of Falls Church, VA and Fairhope, PA died Saturday, June 13, 2020 at In Touch Hospice, Somerset County, PA.

Mrs. Johnston was born in Washington D.C., on February 1, 1945,  daughter of the late Charles E. and Helen (Faupel) Smith.

On May 1, 1971 Susan married ...

Jun 3, 2020

Andy W. Harr, 55, of Edelweiss Lane, Bedford, died Wednesday, June 3, 2020 at UPMC Bedford Memorial Hospital, Snake Spring Twp., PA.

Mr. Harr was born in Bedford on June 29, 1964, son of the late Paul Harr and Gisela (Kaiser) Harr who survives him of New Paris.

On July 16, 2011 Andy married Cindy...

May 31, 2020

William A. Felten, 87, of Vine Street, Schellsburg died on Sunday, May 31, 2020 at UPMC Altoona.

Mr. Felten was born on August 7, 1932, son of the late Charles H. and Marie (Weimer) Felten.

He leaves behind Widow Elaine F. (Clapper) Felten, 2 stepsons- Clyde Shippey Jr., Kamala (Whisner) and Chloe of Schellsburg; James...

May 31, 2020

Ruth  S. Koontz,91, of Circle K Drive, Bedford, died Sunday, May 31, 2020 at Homewood at Martinsburg, Blair County.

Mrs. Koontz was born in W. Providence Twp. on November 17, 1928,  daughter of the late Harvey and Lena (Woy) Sollenberger.

She is survived by  Son- Gregg F. husband of  Lorri (Decker) Koontz, Bedford; Son- Malcolm...

May 28, 2020

Mary Ellen Sales Brumbaugh passed away at her home in Peachtree City, Georgia on Thursday, May 28 at 3:30 a.m. after a lengthy struggle with chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder. Her husband, Orson Brumbaugh, was with her. She was 67.

Mary Ellen was born on Tuesday, March 3, 1953, to Martha Ellen (Sorrell) Sales and Wilbert Newton Sales...

May 27, 2020

Glenn "Murph" A. Wertz, 90, of Allegheny Road, Manns Choice died Wednesday, May 27, 2020 at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital, Pittsburgh.

Mr. Wertz was born in Bedford Twp., on March 5, 1930,  son of the late Ambrose and Cora (Howsare) Wertz.

In addition to his wife Jane M. (Morgret) Wertz, Altoona, he is survived by Daughter-...

May 24, 2020

Paul D. Yarnell, 90, of (Lovely)  Alum Bank, passed away on Sunday, May 24, 2020 at Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center of natural causes.

Mr. Yarnell was born in Beaverdale, PA on February 18, 1930, to the late Burt C. and Irene Yarnell.

Paul is survived by his wife, Marlene (Gerula) Yarnell of 63 years; son-...

May 18, 2020

Farmer, Business Entrepreneur and Conversationalist Extraordinaire

Ralph “Junior” Herbert Fair, 88, patriarch of the Fair Family and the notable farm of the same name along Allegheny Road near Manns Choice, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, May 18, 2020 at Donahoe Manor Nursing Home in Bedford where he had resided for less...

May 11, 2020

Marie K. Greenawalt, 92, of Forest Road, Everett, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday, May 11, 2020 at her home with her family surrounded.

Mrs. Greenawalt was born in Clearville, PA on May 17, 1927, daughter of the late Simon P. and Olive (Bequeath) Karns.

On July 3, 1945 Marie married...

May 7, 2020

Patricia Carroll Turner, 86, of Frederick, MD, died Thursday, May 7, 2020 at Kline Hospice House, Frederick, MD.

Mrs. Turner was born to late Raleigh F. and Lida (Tew) Carroll  on February 21, 1934 in Roseboro, NC.

Patricia married Joseph E. Turner on November 19, 1960. He preceded her in death on August 8, 2018....

May 5, 2020

Donna E. Hillegass, 84, of Little Egg Harbor Township, Tuckerton, NJ died Tuesday, May 5, 2020 at Seacrest Nursing Home, Tuckerton, NJ.

Ms. Hillegass was born at home in New Buena Vista on August 9, 1935,  daughter of the late Glenn C. "Pap"  and Bernice (Ream) Hillegass.

She is survived by Nephew- Glenn husband of ...

Apr 30, 2020

Janet M. Phillips, 80, of Lamberd Ave., Richland, formerly of Toth Road, Schellsburg died on Thursday, April 30, 2020 at Harmony House Assisted Living, Cambria County.

Mrs. Phillips was born in Clarion, on August 5, 1939,  daughter of the late Louis and Eva (Cunzvich) Toth.

On June 28, 1958 Janet married Charles N. Phillips. He...

Apr 26, 2020

Lorri Ann Bottenfield, 56, of Mountain Chapel Road, Breezewood died Sunday, April 26, 2020 at UPMC Altoona Hospital. Mrs. Bottenfield was born in Everett, PA on January 8, 1964, daughter of the late  Dorothy "Dottie" (Wigfield) and John E. Markle who survives her of Everett. On June 19, 1981, Lorri married Franklin "Pete" D. Bottenfield. In addition to her...

Apr 19, 2020

Malon Wayne "Butch" Clark, 78, of W. Mattie Road,  Everett died Sunday, April 19, 2020 at UPMC Altoona Hospital, Altoona.

Mr. Clark was born in Everett on November 21, 1941, son of the late Malon Elliot and Lula Pearl (Clark) Clark.

He is survived by  Daughter- Carmeletta S. wife of  George Rhodes, Jr.; Son- Malon...

Apr 17, 2020

Deborah Lea Miller, 68, of Bedford passed away on Friday April 17th, 2020 at her home after her battle with Ovarian Cancer.

She was born on June 12th, 1951 in Keyser, WV daughter of the late Ruby VanMeter and her husband Darrell VanMeter and her late father Glenn Shugars.

She was united in marriage to...

Apr 16, 2020

Wayne H. Carson, 68, of Wentz Road,  New Paris went to be with the Lord on Thursday, April 16, 2020 at Select Specialty Hospital, Johnstown.

He was born in Cessna on February 8, 1952 delivered by his Grandmother Ruth, son of the late Richard B. and Maxine R. (Rowser) Carson.

On August 18, 1973 he...

Apr 14, 2020

Sara R. Oyler, 97, of  Barclay Drive, Bedford died Tuesday, April 14, 2020 at Donahoe Manor Nursing Home, Bedford.

Mrs. Oyler was born in New Buena Vista, PA on April 4, 1923, daughter of the late George and Essie (Kerr) Geller.

On October 13, 1951 Sara married William E. Oyler. He preceded her in death...

Apr 12, 2020

Helen L. Robinette, 85, of S. Richard Street, Bedford died Sunday, April 12, 2020 at UPMC Altoona Hospital.

Mrs. Robinette was born in Napier Twp., on April 5, 1935, daughter of the late Draper and Gladys (Amick) Smith.

On September 14, 1955 Helen married Vernon Robinette. He preceded her in death on November 28, 2002....

Apr 7, 2020

Helen Grace Allison, 94, of Lovely Road,  Alum Bank died Tuesday, April 7, 2020 at Donahoe Manor, Bedford.

Mrs. Allison was born in Weyant, PA on September 4, 1925, daughter of the late Ivan G. and Daisy M. (Burkett) Davis.

On November 21, 1945 Helen married Ernest Allison. He preceded her in death on July...

Apr 6, 2020

Joel C. Riggle, 85, of Industrial Avenue, Bedford, died Monday, April 6, 2020 at Windber Woods Senior Living, Windber, PA.

Mr. Riggle was born in Chicago, IL on July 10, 1934, son of the late Lyman C. and Edith Louise (Allen) Riggle.

On August 28, 1984 Joel married Rachel  (Karns)  Weicht-Riggle.

In addition...