Obituaries

Jun 10, 2019

Richard W. "Rick" Jezeskie, 52, of Alum Bank, got his heavenly wings on Monday, June 10, 2019.

He was born in Snake Spring Twp. on April 1, 1967, son of the late John Richard and Betty L. (Callihan) Jezeskie who survives him of Alum Bank.

Rick is survived by his Mother of Alum Bank, Sister-...

Jun 8, 2019

Joseph “Joey” Roy Davis, 42 of Williston, N.D. died Saturday, June 8, 2019 at his home in Williston, N.D.

Joey was born in Windber, on February 3, 1977.

He is survived by: Mother, Barbara (Davis) Belair wife of Douglas Belair, Santa Fe, Texas; Childhood Step-father, David Briggs, Texas; Brother, Nicholas Fisher husband of Jennifer, Texas;...

Jun 8, 2019

Constance "Connie"  A. Miller, 77, of Bedford, PA , died at 1:14 AM, Saturday, June 8, 2019 at Pennknoll Village, Everett.

Ms. Miller was born in Huntingdon, PA on March 16, 1942,  daughter of the late Robert A. and Dorothy D.  (Diehl) Miller.

She is survived by  Cousins- Edwin Banta, Kinnelon, NJ; Andrew Banta, Fort...

Jun 6, 2019

Wayne  Earnest, 81, of Ferguson Road, Schellsburg died at 12:37 PM, Thursday, June 6, 2019 at Maybrook Hills Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center, Altoona.

Mr. Earnest was born in Napier Twp. on May 7, 1938, son of the late Floyd and S. Evelyn (Wonders) Earnest.

On March 22, 1958 Wayne married Anna M. (Wagoner) Earnest.

May 31, 2019

Nickie J. Habinyak, 64, of Habby Road, Schellsburg died at 5:25 AM, Friday, May 31, 2019 at UPMC Bedford Memorial Hospital, Bedford.

Mr. Habinyak was born in Snake Spring Township on December 21, 1954,  son of the late Nicholas and Mary E.  (Delancy) Habinyak.

Nickie is survived by his Brother- Robert husband of  Paula Jean...

May 28, 2019

Linda D. Estrada, 77, of Lincoln Drive, Bedford died at 6:50 PM, Tuesday, May 28, 2019 at Maybrook Hills Rehabiliation and Healthcare Center, Altoona.

Mrs. Estrada was born in Baldwin, NY on November 12, 1941, the daughter of the late Robert and Dorothy E. (Pepper) Anisansel.

On June 6, 1991 Linda married Ramon Estrada.

May 22, 2019

Darin L. Smith, 32, of Claysburg died unexpectedly on Wednesday, May 22, 2019 as a result of injuries sustained in a truck accident in Richmond, VA.

Mr. Smith was born in Bedford on September 12, 1986, the son of  Allan and Cindy Smith of Osterburg.

Darin is survived by his Parents Allan and Cindy Smith,...

May 21, 2019

Betty M. Whysong, 93, of Donahoe Manor Road, Bedford died at 6:10 PM, Tuesday, May 21, 2019 at Colonial Courtyard, Bedford.

Mrs. Whysong was born in Johnstown on August 19, 1925, the daughter of the late Roscoe L. and Mae Pauline (Holderbaum) Smith.

On March 18, 1943 Betty married H. Dean Whysong, they were married...

May 18, 2019

Anna L. Miller, age 87, of Buffalo Road,  Buffalo Mills went to be with the Lord at 9:29 AM, Saturday, May 18, 2019 at Donahoe Manor, Bedford.

Mrs. Miller was born on January 14, 1932,   the daughter of the late John and Helen (Miller) Miller.

On June 3, 1950 Anna married Harold A. Miller.

May 8, 2019

Eileen Mae (Shippey) Whetstone, 88, slipped into eternity with Jesus Christ, her Lord on May 8th 2019 at 1:56 P.M. She was the elder daughter of John A. and Violet M. (Myers) Shippey, (both deceased), and sister of Shirley Shippey Lohr, (deceased), all of Manns Choice RD, PA. Eileen married Clarence E. (Arch) Whetstone, Jr. in 1951. They had...

May 5, 2019

Anna Mae Emrick, 89, of Private Glen Lane, Bedford, formerly of Alum Bank died at 6:36 AM, Sunday, May 5 2019 at UPMC Altoona Hospital.

Mrs. Emrick was born in Windber on April 27, 1930, the daughter of the late Calvin and Gladys Mae (Blackburn) Shaffer.

On January 13, 1973 Anna Mae married Homer E....

Apr 23, 2019

Theodore R. Fleck, Jr., 81, of Chambersburg, PA and formerly of Bedford, PA, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, April 23, 2019. Born October 21, 1937 in Bedford, he was the son of the late Theodore R. Fleck, Sr. and Sue Sigler Fleck. His wife of 50 years, Mary E. Tew Fleck preceded him in death....

Apr 17, 2019

J.C. Lannis  Blevins, 97, of Pensyl Hollow Road,  Bedford died at 10:10 PM, Wednesday, April 17, 2019 at home.

Mr. Blevins was born in Grassy Creek, NC on December 7, 1921,  son of the late Claude and Mamie (Hoppers) Blevins.

On February 11, 1944 in Baltimore, MD Lannis married Betty (Koontz) Blevins. This past February...

Apr 14, 2019

Betty M. Clark, 85, of Raystown Road, Everett, went to be with her Lord and Savior at 8:05 AM on Sunday, April 14, 2019 at Donahoe Manor Nursing Home, Bedford.

Mrs. Clark was born in Chaneysville, PA on August 14, 1933,  daughter of the late Herman and Nellie (Hook) Redinger.

On June 6, 1953 Betty...

Apr 10, 2019

Betty R. Coolbaugh, 91, Donahoe Manor Road, Bedford formerly of Schellsburg died Wednesday, April 10, 2019 at Colonial Courtyard, Bedford.

Mrs. Coolbaugh was born in West St. Clair Township, PA on July 15, 1927, daughter of the late Ross and L. Orise (Wright) Williams.

On June 26, 1949 she married John E. "Jack" Coolbaugh they...

Apr 7, 2019

Shirley M. Beard,  81, of Allegheny Road, Manns Choice died at 6:30 PM, Sunday, April 7,  2019 at home.

Mrs. Beard was born in Juniata Township, PA on February 25, 1938, daughter of the late William Dietz.

On February 2, 1955 she married Samuel J. Beard, Sr. He preceded her in death on January 29,...

Apr 7, 2019

Gary C. Hammer, age 74, of Chalybeate Road, Bedford died at 4:20 AM, Sunday, April 7, 2019 at home.

Mr. Hammer was born in Bedford on March 9, 1945, son of the late Clay J. and E. Blanche (Gohn) Hammer.

Gary is survived by; Brother- Robert C. Hammer, Bedford; Sister- Gail wife of  Mike Welsh,...

Apr 5, 2019

Richard L. Cloud, 97, of Manns Choice, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Friday, April 5, 2019 at UPMC Bedford Memorial Hospital, Snake Spring Twp., PA.

Mr. Cloud was born in Buffalo Mills on November 20, 1921,  son of the late Strothers and Margaret (Frazier) Cloud.

In 1948 Richard married Marcella J....

Mar 31, 2019

Steven H. Messer, 29, of US Route 220, Bedford, died at 3:18 p.m. Sunday, March 31, 2019, at UPMC Bedford Memorial Hospital.

Mr. Messer was born in Salem, N.J. on Aug. 20, 1989, the son of William R. and Nancy (Vasso) Davis, Bedford and Terry and Kristy Messer, Fla.

Along with his parents, Steven is...

Mar 31, 2019

Doris C. Mortimer,91, Donahoe Manor Road of Bedford, formerly of Thomas Street, Bedford was called home to be with the Lord at 8:25 AM, Sunday, March 31, 2019 at Colonial Courtyard.

Mrs. Mortimer was born in Hyndman, PA on August 9, 1927, daughter of the late Leroy and Elva (Hutzell) Shaffer.

She is survived by...