Obituaries

Jan 29, 2019

Thelma M. Taylor, 97, of Belden Road Bedford, PA  died at 11:15 AM, Tuesday, January 29, 2019 at Donahoe Manor Nursing Home.

Mrs. Taylor was born in Bedford on July 14, 1921, daughter of the late John and Grace (Holler) Imler.

On November 29, 1968 Thelma married E. Ray Taylor. He...

Jan 26, 2019

Faye Louise Mort,  79, of Younts Road Bedford, died surrounded by her family at 8:50 PM, Saturday, January 26, 2019 at UPMC Altoona Hospital, Altoona, PA.

Mrs. Mort was born in New Paris on January 21, 1940, daughter of the late Homer and Shelah R. (Nunamaker) Gordon.

On September 2, 1958...

Jan 25, 2019

Thomas G. Snively, 74, Locust Hollow Road of Claysburg died at 1:25 AM, Friday, January 25th, 2019 at Kobacker House Hospice Center Columbus, OH.

Mr. Snively was born in Schellsburg on November 17, 1944,  son of the late William S. and Mary Fannie (Zimmers) Snively.

On February 28, 1968 Thomas married Karen (Weyant) Snively.

Jan 17, 2019

Adrienne L. Fisher,83, Diehl Road, Bedford, died at 11:19 PM, Thursday, January 17th, 2019 at Amber Hills Nursing Home, Ebensburg.

Mrs. Fisher was born in Harrison Township on December 3, 1935,  daughter of the late Clarence and Pearl (Hillegass) Wertz.

Adrienne married James F. Fisher on July 1, 1961.

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Jan 10, 2019

George R. Growden, 66, of Cresaptown, MD , passed away peacefully at 11:23 PM, Thursday, January 10th, 2019 at  WVU Medicine, Ruby Memorial Hospital, following a lengthy illness.

Mr. Growden was born in Cumberland, MD. on December 12, 1952,  the son of the late Homer C. and Frances M.  (Ruppenkamp) Growden.

On  March 8, 1974...

Jan 9, 2019

Bernice M. Diehl, 88, Vassar Drive, Edwardsville, IL, formerly of Manns Choice died at 10:30 AM, Wednesday, January 9, 2019 at Liberty Village, Maryville, IL.

Mrs. Diehl was born in Lorain Borough, Cambria County,PA on January 16, 1930, daughter of the late Cletus D. and Bernadine (Imgrund) Suttmiller.

On March 29,...

Jan 8, 2019

Mary Margaret (Feather) Wilson, 95 of Main Road, Bedford departed this life on Tuesday, January 8, 2019 at Bedford Colonial Courtyard.

Mrs. Wilson was born on September 12, 1923 in Friends Cove, daughter of the late Charles R. Feather and Carrie L. (Griffith) Feather.

Mary married Francis H. Wilson on April 12, 1942 in the...

Jan 5, 2019

Dorothy L. Frazier, 78, Whitetail Lane of Manns Choice died Saturday, January 5th, 2019 at UPMC Altoona Hospital, Altoona.

Mrs. Frazier was born in Juniata Township on April 20, 1940, daughter of the late Lawrence Sr. and Mary (Wolfhope) Sarver.

Dorothy was formerly married to William R. Frazier, he precedes her...

Jan 3, 2019

Donald E. James, 79, of Milligans Cove Road, Manns Choice, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, January 3, 2019 at UPMC Altoona.

Mr. James was born in Rainsburg on August 27, 1939, son of the late Carl “Bud” and Margaret (Ott) James.

He is survived by his wife Nancy (Lewis) James of 50...

Jan 3, 2019

Eric B. Weber, 49, Miller Road, Schellsburg died Thursday, January 3, 2019 at home.

Mr. Weber was born in Cleveland, OH on July 31, 1969 son of Donald Weber of Hamilton, OH and Bernadine H. (Woods) Weber-Bowen, Schellsburg.

Eric is survived by his wife Brenda L. (Kelso) Weber of 20 years, whom he married on...

Jan 2, 2019

Craig Kern, age 69, of Everett, PA (Monroe Township), and formerly of Winchester, VA, passed away at home on January 2, 2019.

Born, March 19, 1949, Craig was known as many things throughout his life, including “husband” to his wife, Seri, for forty-five years. Not long before he died, he reminded her that “Unchained Melody” by the...

Dec 31, 2018

Mrs. Margaret/Peggy/Mammy (Wolfhope) Felten, 93, of Daveys Lane, Manns Choice, died peacefully at 1:45PM, Monday, December 31st, 2018 surrounded by her family and the loving Sisters of Garvey Manor in Hollidaysburg.

Mrs. Felten was born in the New Baltimore area on August 21st, 1925, daughter of the late Clement and Theresa (Restelli) Wolfhope. She grew up with...

Dec 30, 2018

Ethel G. Parkinson, 87, Ferndale, went to be with the Lord on December 30, 2018.

Born on May 19, 1931 in Johnstown, daughter of Clifford “Tip” and Elizabeth (Miller) Thomas.

Preceded in death by her parents; husband, Thomas R. Parkinson Sr.; grandson, Benjamin Doepfer; sisters, Leona Bennett and Evelyn Thomas.

She is survived...

Dec 30, 2018

Carl E. Oldham, 75, Stoneycreek Road Fishertown, died Sunday, December 30th, 2018 at Home.

Mr. Oldham was born in Bedford on April 1, 1943  son of the late Walter and Elta (Hershberger) Oldham.

Carl married Abigail F. (Wingert) Oldham on July 19, 1969 and she preceded him in death...

Dec 23, 2018

Mrs. Audrey Jane Miller, age 85, of Bedford,  , died at 3:00 AM , Sunday, December 23rd, 2018 at Pennknoll Village, Mrs. Miller was born in Central City,  on February 2, 1933,  the daughter of the late George B. Mowry and Jessie Mae (Hiner) Mowry. She worked as a waitress at Landmark Restaurant, Ed's Steak House and the Carriage...

Dec 19, 2018

Frances L. Barger, 78, East Penn Street Bedford died Wednesday, December 19th, 2018 at home.

Mrs. Barger was born in Bedford  on June 12, 1940, daughter of the late Merril and Grace (Border) Mellott.

Frances married Arthur L. Barger on October 25, 1968, he preceded her in death on January 7th, 2007.

She...

Dec 11, 2018

Miyoko "Mickey" Bush, 86, Donahoe Manor Road of Bedford, died at 8:25 PM, Tuesday, December 11th, 2018 at Donahoe Manor Nursing Home.

Mrs. Bush was born in Gumaken, Japan, on November 8, 1932,  daughter of the late ToJo Takahashi.

She was the wife of Kenneth J. Bush, MSG USAF retired. In...

Dec 9, 2018

Clyde H. Whetstone, 81, of Milligans Cove Road, Manns Choice, died at 8:25 PM, Sunday, December 9, 2018 at Pennknoll Village, Snake Spring Twp.

Clyde was born in Bedford on January 17, 1937, son of the late Harold and Gladys (Diehl) Whetstone.

On January 4, 1960, Clyde married Jean G. (Gesell) Whetstone.

In...

Dec 2, 2018

Alma L. (Leventry) Barefoot, 88, of Wesley Drive Johnstown, formerly of Alum Bank, died at 7:40 PM, Sunday, December 2nd, 2018 at Windber Hospice, Somerset County.

Mrs. Barefoot was born in Johnstown on May 1, 1930, the daughter of the late E. Bruce and Rhea M. (Hershberger) Leventry.

On...

Dec 2, 2018

William W. Titter, JR,  90, of Bedford, formerly of West Chester, died at 12:05 PM, Sunday, December 2nd, 2018 at Colonial Courtyard, Bedford Twp.

Mr. Titter was born in Glenolden, PA on February 26, 1928, son of the late William W. and Emma (Blakemore) Titter.

He was the widower of Margaret (Smith) Titter, she preceded...