Obituaries

Aug 26, 2020

Doris L. Harbaugh, 92, of Laporte Road, Alum Bank, went home to be with the Lord in her home on Wednesday, August 26, 2020.

Mrs. Harbaugh was born in Westminster, MD on January 28, 1928, daughter of the late Millard and Anna Maude (Little) Fritz.

On February 3, 1946 Doris married William (Bill) Harbaugh and...

Aug 26, 2020

James R. Morris, 79, of Chalybeate Road, Bedford, died Wednesday, August 26, 2020 at UPMC Bedford.

Mr. Morris was born in Bedford  on January 25, 1941, son of the late Alvie C. and Maurguete (Young) Morris.

He is survived by Son- James R. Morris Jr. husband of  Charly (Morton) Morris, Bedford; Son- Randy P. Morris,...

Aug 24, 2020

Ellen "Joanne" Herrit,85, of Business 220, Bedford, died Monday, August 24, 2020 at home.

Mrs. Herrit was born in Indiana, PA on March 21, 1935, daughter of the late David B. and Bertha (Watt) Shirley.

She is survived by  Son- David L. Sumner, Bedford; Son- Alex D. Sumner, Charleston, SC; 4 grandchildren and 1st husband...

Aug 23, 2020

Howard E. Weightman II, 81, of Main Road, Bedford, died Sunday, August 23, 2020 at home.

Mr. Weightman was born on July 10, 1939,  son of the late Howard E. and Elsie (Blouse) Weightman.

He was the husband of Lois  (Stiffler)  Weightman.

Howard was a Band Director and Music Teacher.

He...

Aug 23, 2020

Alice M. Way, 74, of Old State Road, Bedford, died Sunday, August 23, 2020 at UPMC Bedford Memorial Hospital, Snake Spring Twp.

Mrs. Way was born in Napier Twp. on August 6, 1946, daughter of the late John W. and Marie (Herline) Davis.

On June 21, 1969 Alice married Robert S. Way.

In...

Aug 21, 2020

Pauline A. Turner, 89, of 4th Ave.,  Altoona, formerly of New Buena Vista died on Friday, August 21, 2020 at UPMC Altoona Hospital.

Mrs. Turner was born in Juniata Twp. on October 4, 1930, daughter of the late Kenneth and Cathern S. (Fisher) Beltz.

On October 8, 1949 Pauline married John P. Turner. He preceded...

Aug 14, 2020

Robert J. Sciranko, 43, of Bicentennial Farm Road, Everett, died Friday, August 14, 2020 at his home.

Mr. Sciranko was born in Bedford on January 13, 1977,  son of the late Jackie Glass.

Robert is survived by fiancé - Jeri Martz-Cooper; Step-daughter - Katie at home and Step-son David of Manns Choice; Sister - Renee...

Aug 13, 2020

It is with deep sorrow and much love that we share Gerald (Jerry) W. Replogle, 69, of Bedford was called home to be with the Lord on Thursday, August 13 at UPMC Altoona Hospital.

He was born in Everett, at Bedford Memorial Hospital, on October 24, 1950, the son of the late James S. and Katherine (Foor)...

Aug 8, 2020

H. Edward Sarver, 66, of Lincoln Highway,  Manns Choice died on Saturday, August 8, 2020 at UPMC Altoona Hospital.

Mr. Sarver was born in Bedford on February 28, 1954  son of the late Herbert R. and Nellie (Strait) Sarver.

On June 2, 1978 Edward married Debra K. (Dickinson)  Sarver.

In addition to his...

Aug 1, 2020

Clark J. Miller, 93, of Murphy Street, Hollidaysburg, formerly of Alum Bank, died on Saturday, Aug. 1, 2020, at his home.

Mr. Miller was born in Napier Township on June 19, 1927, son of the late Bruce and Irene (Hoover) Miller.

On July 3, 2008, Clark married Carol L. (Duffee) Miller.

In addition...

Jul 29, 2020

John Wilson Kring II, 69, of Fishertown, went Home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Wednesday, July 29th, 2020.

Born on July  18, 1951 in Windber, PA, son of the late John Kring and Anna Jane (Mickle) Kring.

He married Connie Anne (Daley) Kring on December 15, 1990 at the Manns...

Jul 28, 2020

Mr. Emery A. Turner, 87, of Glade Pike, Buffalo Mills, went to be with our Lord on Tuesday, July 28, 2020 at his home.

He was born in Juniata, PA on September 12, 1932,  son of the late Floyd and Mary (May) Turner.

On July 1, 1961 Emery married Shelah Rose (Bence) Turner.

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Jul 23, 2020

Paul Otto Stone, a Korean War Veteran died Thursday, July 23, 2020 at Donahoe Manor where he resided since May 9.

He was born September 6, 1931 to Otto Orlando and Lola Edna (Griffith) Stone in Clover Creek, Williamsburg, PA. Paul was the last of a family of nine siblings. His brothers and sisters were Franklin of...

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...