Obituaries

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...

Apr 3, 2020

Irene C. Smith, 97, of Donahoe Manor Road, Bedford formerly of Tulls Hill Road died Friday, April 3, 2020 at Donahoe Manor, Bedford.

Mrs. Smith was born in Napier Twp. on August 5, 1922,  daughter of the late E. Lemuel and Catherine (Berkey) Lohr.

On July 11, 1946 she married Clarence Oscar Smith. He preceded...

Apr 3, 2020

John S. Whitesell Jr., 88, of Givler Drive, Martinsburg, formerly of Bedford, died on Friday, April 3, 2020, at Homewood at Martinsburg.

Mr. Whitesell Jr., was born in Washington Crossings, PA on December 11, 1931, son of the late John S. Whitesell Sr., and Elizabeth (Slater) Whitesell.

On June 3, 1956, John, married Mary Jane...

Mar 25, 2020

Beverly J. Schrock, 79, of Brenda Sue Road,  Manns Choice died Wednesday, March 25, 2020 at her residence.

Mrs. Schrock was born in Johnstown on September 3, 1940,  daughter of the late Dwight and Effie (Morris) Buzzard.

On July 17, 1980 she married Larry R. Schrock. He preceded her in death on May 9, 2015....

Mar 21, 2020

Kenneth J. Bush MSGT USAF Retired, 90, of Donahoe Manor Road, Bedford died on Saturday, March 21 2020 at UPMC Bedford Memorial Hospital.

Mr. Bush was born in Wolfsburg, PA on October 24, 1929, son of the late Howard C. Bush, Sr. and Della  (Bridenthal) Bush.

He was the widower of Miyoko "Mickey"  (Takahashi)  Bush....

Mar 15, 2020

Patricia A. Whetstone, 68, of Tulls Hill Road, Manns Choice, died Sunday, March 15, 2020 at home.

Mrs. Whetstone was born in W. St. Clair Twp. on August 19, 1951, daughter of the late Vernon and Betty (Rock) Wentz.

On October 11, 1969 Patricia married Rodney T. Whetstone.

In addition to her husband...

Mar 15, 2020

Mr. Charles Jay Cober, 88, of Main Road, Bedford went to be with the Lord on Sunday, March 15, 2020 at home.

Charles was born in Somerset on March 15, 1932,  son of the late Maurice and Effie (Foor) Cober.

On December 11, 1966 in Bedford, PA Charles married the love of his life Ellinor...

Mar 9, 2020

John S. Diehl, 70, of Crissman Road, New Paris died Monday, March 9, 2020 at Memorial Medical Center, Johnstown.

Mr. Diehl was born in Manns Choice on November 22, 1949 son of the late Paul R. and Helen M. (Bardell) Diehl.

On June 21, 1969 John married Nancy J. (Wayde)  Diehl.

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Mar 4, 2020

Rose Mary Gardill, 93, of Owl Hollow Road, Ligonier, PA , formerly of West End, Buffalo Mills died  Wednesday, March 4, 2020 in Westmoreland County.

Mrs. Gardill was born in New Baltimore on April 1, 1926,  daughter of the late George A. and Ella E. (Topper) Will.

On May 29, 1947 Rose Mary married F....

Mar 2, 2020

David Paul Wojcik, 62, of  Point Road, Schellsburg, died on Monday, March 2, 2020 at home.

Mr. Wojcik was born in Buffalo, NY on October 10, 1957,  son of the late Joseph and Caroline (Semen) Wojcik.

He is survived by wife Amy L. (Anderson)  Wojcik whom he married on August 20, 2000.

Before...

Feb 26, 2020

Margaret L. Slick, 88, of St. Petersburg, FL, formerly of Bedford died Wednesday, February 26, 2020 at Wright's Healthcare, Seminole, FL.

Margaret was born in Blair County on January 20, 1932,  daughter of the late Clarence E. and Alice Pearl (Walters) Claar.

Margaret shared 57 years of marriage with her husband Ross W. Slick. He...

Feb 22, 2020

Ruby I. Crist, 96, of Bedford passed away on Saturday, February 22,2020 after a brief time at Tremont Health and Rehabilitation Center, Tremont, PA. Ruby is survived by her loving family: Daughter Carol J. Faidley (Ray), Hummelstown, PA, son Alvin W. Feather (Saundra), York Haven, PA and son Jack G. Feather (Patricia) Tombstone, AZ. Along with grandchildren Michael Feather,...

Feb 22, 2020

Lois Kathleen (Gillin) Rowzer age 96, died Saturday, February 22, 2020. Born September 11, 1923 in Park Hill, PA, daughter of Elmer and Gladys (Leamer) Gillin. Preceded in death by parents, husband of 59 years, Frank, sister Margaret Louise and husband Carl Cooper, brother Kenneth Gillin and wife Dorothy Riley, sisters-in-law Ruth (Rowzer) Kos and her husband, Frank, and...

Feb 20, 2020

Renee Christine Mahoney, born April 12, 1975, departed this life on February 20, 2020. She grew up in Bedford, PA and was  a graduate of Bedford High School, class of 1993.

She was the loving wife, and mother to husband, Erick Mahoney and son Nicholas Mahoney. She is the middle daughter of Sam and Patty Hartman and...

Feb 20, 2020

Shirley Doris McIntyre, 82, of Old State Road,  Bedford died Thursday, February 20, 2020 at home.

Mrs. McIntyre was born in Bedford on November 13, 1937,  daughter of the late Russell A. and Lucinda (Ducan) Hillegass.

On October 6, 1981 Shirley married George A. McIntyre.

In addition to her husband she is survived...

Feb 14, 2020

George L. Beaner, Sr., 92, of Caroline Road,  Alum Bank  died on Friday, February 14, 2020 at Memorial Medical Center, Johnstown.

Mr. Beaner was born in W. St. Clair Twp., PA on February 8, 1928,  son of the late Cletus and Rachel Beaner.

On March 4, 1956 George married Shirley (Fritz) Beaner. Together they shared...

Feb 11, 2020

F. Arlene  Plummer, 80, of Corley Road, Manns Choice, died Tuesday, February 11, 2020 at home.

Mrs. Plummer was born in State College on June 25, 1939,  daughter of the late Henry and Frances (Walter) Kennedy.

On November 22, 1980 Arlene married William C. Plummer. He preceded her in death on July 14, 2014.

Jan 31, 2020

Harold A. Miller, 91, of Buffalo Road, Buffalo Mills, died Friday, January 31, 2020 at Rebecca's Personal Care Home, Everett.

Mr. Miller was born in Claysburg on February 14, 1928,  son of the late Raymond and Mae (Wertz) Miller.

On June 3, 1950 Harold married Anna L. (Miller) Miller. She preceded him in death on...