Obituaries

Jan 15, 2021

Marianna McMichael Heath, 57, of Manns Choice, formerly of Augusta, WV made her peaceful journey home to be with Jesus and her welcoming committee of family members on January 15, 2021 at Altoona UPMC, Blair County.

Affectionately known to her family as "LuLu", Marianna was born on July 23, 1963 in Madrid Spain. She was the youngest...

Jan 13, 2021

Casey R. Clark, 47, of Everett, PA was called home to be with the Lord, surrounded by his loving family, on Wednesday, January 13, 2021. Casey contracted Malaria and COVID-19 after deploying to Djibouti in service to the country. He was born Tuesday, September 4, 1973, in Bedford, PA son of Jody (Bush) Clark and the late Melvin (Merv)...

Jan 12, 2021

Janis K. Cooper, 71, of Applehouse Road,  Schellsburg, went to her eternal home with Jesus on Tuesday, January 12, 2021 at home.

Mrs. Cooper was born in Schellsburg on November 10, 1949,  daughter of the late John "Pete" and Madie M. (Felten) Miller.

Janis is survived by her husband- Donald Cooper,  Daughter- Wendy Young (and...

Jan 12, 2021

John E. Duffy, 85, of Park Heights Road, Bedford went to be with the Lord on  January 12, 2021 at his residence.

He was born on November 8, 1935, in Osterburg, a son of Roller F. and June E. (MacCleery) Duffy.

On December 26, 1990, in Winchester, Virginia, he married Cheryl D. (Fetter) Duffy.

Jan 11, 2021

Kathleen M. Fleegle, 91, of  Reynoldsdale Road, New Paris, went to be with her Lord on Monday, January 11, 2021 at Nancy's Personal Care Home, Osterburg.

Mrs. Fleegle was born in Boswell, PA on January 7, 1930,  daughter of the late Foster and Thelma (Bowser) Fleegle.

Kathleen is survived by her husband, Robert Fleegle; her...

Jan 7, 2021

Michael G. Rose, 50, of  Point Road, Bedford,  passed away on Thursday, January 7, 2021 at his home after a courageous battle of ALS.

Mr. Rose was born in Bedford on January 9, 1970,  son of the late Glenn Rose and Connie (Geller) Miller of Bedford.

On April 12, 2003 Mike married Becky (Shroyer) Rose....

Jan 4, 2021

Dottie L. Herline, 80, of Belden Road, Bedford, went to her eternal home with Jesus on,  Monday, January 4, 2021 at Siemon's Lakeview Manor, Somerset County, PA.

Mrs. Herline was born in Juniata Twp., PA. on March 10, 1940, daughter of the late Clarence and Elizabeth (Corle) Dietz. From six months of age, due to her Mother's...

Jan 4, 2021

Joyce M. (Dull) Miller, 84, of Ferguson Road, Schellsburg, went to be with the Lord and Savior on Monday, January 4, 2021 at her home

Mrs. Miller was born in New Paris, PA on July 19, 1936,  daughter of the late Fred and Ardis (Miller) Dull and step-father- Harvey Myers.

On December 16, 1955 Joyce...

Jan 3, 2021

Maxine  Virginia (Lehman) Barrack, 89, of Pitt Street, Schellsburg, passed away Sunday, January 3, 2021 at Donahoe Manor Nursing Home, Bedford.

Mrs. Barrack was born in Elton, Cambria County, PA on September 20, 1931, daughter of the late Royal and Gladys (Green) Lehman.

On September 24, 1949 in Oakland, Maryland Maxine married James A. Barrack....

Jan 2, 2021

Sandra "Sandie" Swindell, 65, of  Wayne Blvd., Alum Bank, passed away Saturday, January 2, 2021 at UPMC Altoona Hospital, Blair County.

Mrs. Swindell was born in Bedford on November 18, 1955, daughter of the late Henry E. and Catherine (Finnegan) Miller.

On April 6, 1975 Sandra married Dennis E. Swindell.

In addition to...

Jan 1, 2021

Wesley J. “Pink” Cessna, 78, of Stillhouse Lane,  Bedford, died Friday, January 1, 2021 at UPMC Magee Hospital, Pittsburgh, PA.

Mr. Cessna was born in Cumberland , MD on April 17, 1942,   son of the late William W. and Goetha (May) Cessna.

He was the widower of Bonnie Kay  (Oberle)  Cessna. She preceded him in...

Dec 31, 2020

Kathleen Harbaugh, 59, of N. Ridge Ave., Everett, died on December 31, 2020 at UPMC Shadyside, Pittsburgh, PA.

Mrs. Harbaugh was born in Johnstown, PA on August 13, 1961, daughter of the late John and Donna (Shoyer) Phillippi.

Kathleen is survived by Son- Michael R. Harbaugh, Everett; Son- Mark A. Harbaugh, Osterburg; Daughter- Jessica wife...

Dec 30, 2020

Domer  Harbaugh, 96, of Hilltop Drive, Fishertown, passed away Wednesday, December 30th, 2020 at Donahoe Manor Nursing Home, Bedford.

Mr. Harbaugh was born in South Fork, PA on January 30, 1924, son of the late Sheridan and Tracie (Corl) Harbaugh.

On December 2, 1947 Domer married Phyllis (Ewig) Harbaugh. She preceded him in death on...

Dec 30, 2020

Florence I. Zimmerman, 77 of Mountain Road, Bedford, passed away Wednesday, December 30, 2020 at UPMC Altoona Hospital, Blair County.

Mrs. Zimmerman was born in Central City, PA on June 11, 1943, daughter of the late Andrew and Irene (Roudabush) Sciranko.

On February 4, 1961 Florence married Clifford Zimmerman. He preceded her in death on...

Dec 23, 2020

Daniel T. Cessna,  77, of Main Road,  Bedford, passed away Wednesday, December 23, 2020 at UPMC Altoona Hospital,  Blair County.

Mr. Cessna was born in Rainsburg on March 15, 1943,  son of the late Chester D. and Cora (Perdew) Cessna.

On November 12, 1966 Dan married Anna Louise  (Hite ) Cessna.

In addition...

Dec 18, 2020

Betty L. Blevins, 90, of Pensyl Hollow Road,  Bedford, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, December 18, 2020 at UPMC Bedford Memorial Hospital, Snake Spring Twp.

Mrs. Blevins was born in Bedford Twp. on December 30, 1929, daughter of the late Ross R. and Helen (Hoenstine) Koontz.

On February 11,...

Dec 18, 2020

Helen Mae Koontz, 86, of Koontz Road, Bedford passed away peacefully with family by her side on Friday, December 18th, 2020 at home.

Mrs. Koontz was born in Bedford Twp. on April 23, 1934,  daughter of the late James L. and Sara (Nave) Anderson.

On January 7, 1951 Helen married Donald L. Koontz. He preceded...

Dec 15, 2020

Barbara Ann Ritchey, 73, of Donahoe Manor Road, Bedford, passed away Tuesday, Dec. 15, 2020, at Donahoe Manor, Bedford.

Ms. Ritchey was born in Bedford on Oct. 17, 1947, daughter of the late Dale and Pauline Ritchey.

She is survived by numerous cousins in Pa., N.C. and Ohio. Barbara was preceded in death by her...

Dec 13, 2020

George L. Addington, Jr., 95, of Breezewood, passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 13th, 2020.

Mr. Addington was born in Coeburn, VA on May 7, 1925, son of the late George L. and Maude (Hall) Addington.

On July 16, 1945 George married Bernice Mae (Sanders) Addington. She preceded him in death on July 29, 2014....

Dec 12, 2020

Betty Jane Karns, 93, of E. Pitt Street, Bedford, passed away Saturday, December 12, 2020 at UPMC Bedford Memorial Hospital, Snake Spring Twp.

Mrs. Karns was born in Imlertown, PA on May 28, 1927, daughter of the late Glenn F. and Virginia Mae (Hartman) Imler.

Betty is survived by  Daughter- Delores "Dee" K. Taylor, Bedford;...