Obituaries

Jul 26, 2018

Eva R. Karns,  90, of Huntingdon, PA formerly of Bedford  died peacefully in her home surrounded by family and friends on Thursday, July 26th, 2018. Mrs. Karns was born in Windber, PA on January 24, 1928,   the daughter of the late Lloyd  P. and Edna Mae (Mason) Stufft.Eva was the widow of Teddy A. Karns. She was a deputy...

Jul 24, 2018

Eva L. Turner,  89, of Egolf Road, Bedford,  passed away Tuesday, July 24th, 2018 at UPMC Altoona Hospital, Altoona, Blair County, PA.

Mrs. Turner was born in Schellsburg,  on June 11, 1929,   the daughter of the late Emory and Carrie (Fink) Croyle.

Eva married Homer W. Turner on October 12, 1946 and he preceded her...

Jul 21, 2018

Fred G. Bowser, 89, of Alum Bank, passed away on Saturday, July 21, 2018 at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital in Pittsburgh.

He was born on March 11, 1929 in Blair County, son of the late Calvin and Trella (Fleegle) Bowser. Fred married Phyllis Y. (Oldham) 63 years ago on December 4, 1954. He is survived by her and...

Jul 19, 2018

Charles L. Miller, age 88, of Bedford, PA , died at 2:52 AM, Thursday, July 19th, 2018 peacefully  at Donahoe Manor Nursing Home.

Mr. Miller was born in Spring Hope, Pa on January 6, 1930.  He was the son of the late Oscar P. and Arlene (Dull) Miller.

He was a partner at Cessna Motors,...

Jul 16, 2018

Kathryn M. Bowman, 86, of Lincoln Highway, Manns Choice passed away peacefully at home at 5:57PM Monday, July 16, 2018.

She was born on the family farm at Tulls Hill on Friday, December 11th, 1931.  She was the youngest of 11 children and is the last surviving member of her family.  She was preceded in...

Jul 8, 2018

Mr. Rhodes was born in Everett,  on Tuesday, June 5, 1979,   The son of the late  Charles F. and Kelly (Arnold) Rhodes-Barefoot who survives him of Woodbine, NJ.

He worked as a Painter. at Gap Vax in Johnstown. A member of  BBDR Club, Pleasantville VFW #9219, and the Three Springs Hunting Club.

Brian loved to...

Jul 8, 2018

Mrs. Cora Mae Hall, 86, of Clearville passed away at 5:10 PM, Sunday, July 8th, 2018 surrounded by her family. Mrs. Hall was born in Breezewood PA on April 9, 1932.  Daughter of the late George  and Lula V (Winck) Williams.

As a homemaker, Cora had a kind and gentle heart.  She loved her dogs, spending time...

Jun 22, 2018

Lori Colleen Gould, 54 of Main Road, Bedford, passed away on Friday, June 22, 2018 at home, surrounded by her family.  She was born in Bedford, on April 24, 1964, the daughter of Richard and Dorothy (Smith) Mowry of Manns Choice.

Lori is survived by her two sisters-Elaine and Kathy.

On July 19, 1988 Lori...

Jun 20, 2018

Mrs. Delores D. Lantz,  74, of  Sweet Root Road, Bedford, passed away at 9:25 AM , Wednesday, June 20th, 2018 at UPMC Shadyside Hospital, Pittsburgh, PA., surrounded by family .

Mrs. Lantz was born in Riddlesburg,  on September 2, 1943,  the daughter of the late Roy R and Winifred V (Hamm) Weaverling.  She was the wife of...

Jun 17, 2018

Janet L. Clapper,  66, of Bedford,  passed away at 4:45 PM , Sunday, June 17th, 2018 at home.

Janet was born in Bedford,  on April 18, 1952,  she was the daughter of the late Roy A. and Luella (Furman) Karns.

She was a cook at the Bedford Springs and a homemaker.  Janet loved playing BINGO,...

Jun 17, 2018

William Howard Atkinson, 90, of Everett, PA , passed away at 5:15 AM , Sunday, June 17th, 2018 at home with his wife by his side, ending their 30 year union.

Mr. Atkinson was born in Wheeling, Ohio County, WV, on August 19, 1927,  he was the son of the late Willam Faris and Ruth (Curtis) Atkinson....

Jun 13, 2018

Gerald R. Lockard, Jr,  67, of Alum Bank, passed away, Wednesday, June 13th, 2018 at home.

Mr. Lockard, was born in Roaring Spring,  on April 23, 1951,   the son of the late Gerald R. and Elma (Allison) Lockard.

Gerald was the widower of Judith E (Heidorn)  Lockard, whom he married on September 5, 1970 and...

Jun 9, 2018

John K. "Jack" Bowser, Sr, 76, of Bedford,  passed away at 3:30 PM , Saturday, June 9th, 2018 at home.

Mr. Bowser, was born in Tyrone, Blair County, PA., on September 30, 1941,  he was the son of the late Kermit and Velma Bowser.

Jack was employed at Eagle One Security, and Volunteered at the...

Jun 8, 2018

Betty J. Ressler, 84, of Ross Drive, Friendship Village, Bedford, passed away Friday, June 8th, 2018 at UPMC Altoona Hospital.

Mrs. Ressler was born in Bedford, on April 30, 1934,  the daughter of the late Ross and Elva (Risbon) Mowry.

Betty was an avid sports fan, she was a Steeler and Pirate fan, and took...

Jun 5, 2018

Mr. Robert I. Egolf,  91, of Heritage Road, Osterburg, passed away at 3:03 PM , Tuesday, June 5th, 2018 at home.

Mr. Egolf was born in West St Clair Twp.,  on May 13, 1927,  he was the son of the late James W.  and Mary Elizabeth (Hull) Egolf.

Robert was affiliated with the Lutheran Church...

Jun 4, 2018

Beulah Arlene Smouse, loving mother and grandmother went to be with Jesus on June 4th, 2018.  She was born June 13th, 1927 in Breezewood, PA to her parents Mamie Rae (Feight) and John Henry Welch.

Beulah was a graduate of Bedford High School.  On November 20, 1946 Beulah married Paul Raymond Smouse who preceded her in death...

Jun 4, 2018

Allene Fay (Wirick) Bowser, age 100, of Twin Pine Farm, Alum Bank,  died Monday, June 4th, 2018 at her home.

Allene was born in Windber, on March 1, 1918,  she was the daughter of the late Arthur P. and Carrie E (Hoffman) Wirick.

She married in Reading  on June 15, 1937 to James Alton Bowser...

Jun 3, 2018

Mr. Jamie W. Hershberger,  43, of Everett, PA , died at 10:02 PM , Sunday, June 3rd, 2018 at home.

Jamie was born in Bedford, on May 23, 1975,  he was the son of  Joel W and Sandra (Bender) Hershberger of Bedford.

Jamie was a painter, and an avid Pittsburgh Steeler and Pirate fan, and...

May 20, 2018

Mrs. Rita M. Rose-Grine, 81, of Friendship Village, Bedford died Sunday, May 20th, 2018 at Meadow View Nursing Center, Berlin.

Mrs. Grine was born in Wood on January 9, 1937,  the daughter of the late Theodore and Mary Bertha (Williams) Logan.

On May 9, 1953, she married Regis Clark Rose.  He preceded her in death...

May 19, 2018

Mr. Melvin E. Miller, 93, of Bedford, died Saturday, May 19th, 2018 at Colonial Courtyard.

Mr. Miller was born in Bedford on December 1, 1924,  the son of the late William Miller and Pearl Miller-Naugle.

On January 2nd, 1946, he married Mary Katheryn Miller.  She preceded him in death on January 8, 2017.

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