Recent Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Schellsburg, PA, Bedford County Pennsylvania & Surrounding Areas
John E. Wolfhope
Sep 27, 2024
John E. Wolfhope, 94, of Bedford PA. passed away September 27, 2024 at the Hollidaysburg Veterans Home.
John was born on November 10, 1929 on the family farm in the New Baltimore area to Clement E. and Cecelia R. (Martin) Wolfhope.
He was the last surviving member of his immediate family.
John is survived by his wife of 69 years Esther (Hurley) to...
Audrey J. Mellott
Sep 26, 2024
Audrey J. Mellott, 90, of Butler Pennsylvania went to be with the Lord on Thursday, September 26, 2024 at Allegheny General Hospital, Pittsburgh.
Audrey was born in New Paris Pennsylvania on February 26, 1934, daughter of the late Charles D. and Edna (Weaver) Mitchell.
On January 29, 1955, she married her husband Roy R. Mellott, who preceded her in death on January...
Nancy L. Layton
Sep 21, 2024
Nancy Lee Layton, 91, formerly of Bedford, Pennsylvania passed away on Saturday, September 21, 2024 at Rebecca's Personal Care Home, Everett.
Nancy was born in Bedford on November 13, 1932, daughter of the late Victor and Nellie (Shilling) Dull.
She was the widow of Melvin J. Layton. She is survived by son- David (Gail) Layton, of Mechanicsburg; daughter- Lucy Layton, of Lawton;...
Michael R. Harr
Sep 20, 2024
Michael R. Harr, 76, of Fishertown, Pennsylvania passed away on Friday, September 20, 2024.
Michael was born in Lovely on August 25, 1948, son of the late Charles H. Harr Sr. and Margaret (Alloe).
He is survived by wife- Erma (Brown) Harr, of Fishertown; son- Michael R. Harr Jr., of Bedford; daughter- Michele L. Harr, of Altoona; son- Steven R. husband of...
Drew "Hank" Henry Diehl
Sep 18, 2024
Drew "Hank" Henry Diehl, 31, of Bedford, Pennsylvania passed away on Wednesday, September 18, 2024 at Nason Hospital, Roaring Spring, PA.
He was born in Windber on May 17, 1993. He is the son of Andrew Diehl and partner Daisy Cruise, of Manns Choice; and Terri Miller Hopkins, wife of Greg Hopkins, of Punta Gorda, FL.
He is survived by son- Johnathan...
Robert E. Mitchell
Sep 18, 2024
Robert E. Mitchell, 88, of Alum Bank, Pennsylvania went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, September 18, 2024 at his home surrounded by his family.
Bob was born in Fishertown on May 18, 1936, son of the late Jackson and Marian (Way) Mitchell and step-father Harold Mullin.
He was united in marriage to Ellen (Leppert) Mitchell on September 5, 1955, they...
Irvin T. Way
Sep 17, 2024
Irvin T. Way, 74, of Fishertown, Pennsylvania passed away on Tuesday, September 17, 2024 at UPMC Altoona Hospital, Altoona.
Irvin was born in Fishertown on February 23, 1950, son of the late Samuel Irvin Way and Edith Marie (Bowling) Benton.
He is survived by wife- Lou (Brightbill) Way, of Fishertown; daughter- Lily June wife of Jim Tate, of IA; son- Samuel husband...
Harry W. Mortimore
Sep 17, 2024
Harry William Mortimore, 88, of Bedford, Pennsylvania passed away on Tuesday, September 17, 2024.
Harry was born in Bedford on August 3, 1936, son of the late James and Helen (Clites) Mortimore.
On October 13, 1958, he married his wife Mary Margaret (Biddle) Mortimore.
He is survived by daughter- Deborah Birch, of Bedford; son- Harry "Butch" husband of Suzie (Lochner) Mortimore, of Bedford;...
David M. Hinson
Sep 17, 2024
David M. Hinson, 77, of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania passed away on Tuesday, September 17, 2024 at UPMC Community Osteopathic, Harrisburg.
David was born in New Paris on March 15, 1947, son of the late Merle and Rita (Grasser) Hinson.
On October 9, 1965, he married his wife Peggy (Winegardner) Hinson.
He is survived by son- Brian husband of Paula (Stockenus) Hinson, of Dillsburg; son-...
Richard A. Benna
Sep 14, 2024
Richard A. Benna, 92, of Bedford, formerly of Manns Choice, Pennsylvania went to be with the Lord on Saturday, September 14, 2024.
Richard was born in Manns Choice on May 14, 1932, son of the late Ralph and Bertha (Hyde) Benna.
On December 15, 1951, he married his wife Mary Grace (Muir) Benna, who preceded him in death on November 7, 2014.
He...
Jane L. Brown
Sep 12, 2024
Jane L. Brown, 91, of Bedford, Pennsylvania went to be with the Lord on Thursday, September 12, 2024 at Homewood at Martinsburg, Martinsburg.
Jane was born in Nanty Glo on December 5, 1932, daughter of the late Eugene and Margaret (Ondriezek) Bowman.
On December 1, 1951, she married her husband George S. Brown Sr.
She is survived by son- Walter L. husband of...
Anna Jean Defibaugh
Sep 11, 2024
Anna Jean Defibaugh, 84, of Everett, Pennsylvania passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 11, 2024 at her home in Everett.
Anna was born on August 26, 1940, daughter of the late Charles and Sarah (Manges) Foor.
On August 1, 1964, she married her husband Frederick Defibaugh, who preceded her in death on January 8, 1985.
She is survived by daughter- Sharon A. Defibaugh,...

Steven V. Herline
Sep 10, 2024
Steven V. Herline, 72, of Berlin, Pennsylvania passed away on Tuesday, September 10, 2024 at his home, Berlin.
Steven was born in Fossilville, Pennsylvania on April 4, 1952, son of the late Henry Ward Herline JR and Norma (Shroyer) Herline, of Bedford.
He is survived by wife- Sarah (Day) Herline, of Bedford; mother- Norma Herline, of Bedford; son- Greg S. Herline, of...
Gary A. Harbaugh
Sep 6, 2024
Gary A. Harbaugh, 70, of Manns Choice, Pennsylvania went to be with the Lord on Friday, September 6, 2024 at UPMC Altoona Hospital, Altoona.
Gary was born in Windber on January 20, 1954, son of the late Clark J. and Mary E. (Mock) Harbaugh.
On September 25, 1999, he married his wife Lisa K. Spencer.
He is survived by son- Gregory A. husband...
Sharon K. Karns
Sep 3, 2024
Sharon K. Karns, 67, of Bedford, Pennsylvania went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, September 3, 2024 at UPMC Altoona Hospital, Altoona.
Sharon was born in Williamsport on June 17, 1957, daughter of the late Gerald and Wanda (Burdette) Ritchie.
On October 17, 1976, she married her husband Timothy E. Karns.
She is survived by daughter- Tammy wife of Scott Miller, of...
Karen Miller
Aug 24, 2024
Karen W. Miller, 81, of Altoona, formerly of Schellsburg, Pennsylvania went to be with the Lord on August 24, 2024 at UPMC Altoona Hospital, Altoona.
Karen was born in Bedford on March 27, 1943, daughter of the late Arthur and Dorothy (Brightbill) Wonders.
On November 19, 1966 Karen married her husband Ronald S. Miller.
She is survived by husband- Ronald S. Miller, of...
Bradley Shroyer
Aug 16, 2024
Bradley Robert Shroyer
It is with great sadness that the family of Bradley Robert Shroyer announce his passing on August 16, 2024. He was born in Bedford County on December 5, 1981, to Eddie and Vicki (Suter) Shroyer.
In addition to his parents, Bradley is lovingly remembered by his children, Stone (named after Brad's favorite band, Pearl Jam) and Meadow Shroyer (his...
Ronald L. Ensley
Aug 12, 2024
Ronald L. Ensley, 79, of Martinsburg, Pennsylvania went to be with the Lord on Monday, August 12, 2024 at Homewood at Martinsburg, PA.
Ronald was born in Everett on October 13, 1944, son of the late Ernest and Dorothy (Young) Ensley.
On October 14, 1967, he married his wife Barbara A. (Moore).
Ronald served his country in the United States Coast Guard from...

Dora G. Trivelpiece
Aug 6, 2024
Dora G. Trivelpiece, 95, of Everett, Pennsylvania went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, August 6, 2024 at Pennknoll Village, Everett.
Dora was born in Moreland Township, on October 28, 1928, daughter of the late Leory and Martha (Rishel) Houseknecht.
She married her husband Atwood Trivelpiece, who preceded in death.
She is survived by son- Gary husband of (Linda) Trivelpiece, of Everett....
Ronald J. Whysong
Jul 28, 2024
Ronald J. Whysong, 87, of Osterburg, Pennsylvania went peacefully to be with the Lord on July 28, 2024.
Ronald was born in Pavia, Pennsylvania, on August 27, 1936. He was the son of the late Harold and Anna (Lamburn) Whysong.
On July 14, 1962, he married the love of his life Barbara L. Whysong. Barb and Ron were married 62 amazing years...