Obituaries

Aug 8, 2018

Terry Ann Fultz, 61, of Clearville passed away on Wednesday, August 8th, 2018.   She was the beloved wife of Robert Fultz. Terry was the loving mother of Carrie Shroyer and her husband Joshua and Robert E. Fultz III.  A dear grandmother of Chelsey, Darrien, Marley, and Xavier, and a caring daughter of the late Floyd Allen Thomas, Rosalie Constance...

Aug 8, 2018

Joseph E. Turner, 86, of Columbia, Maryland, passed from this life on Wednesday, August 8, 2018 at Citizens Care and Rehabilitation Center in Frederick.  He was the husband to Patricia C. Turner.  Born on May 28, 1932, in Bedford, PA, he was the son of Andrew Earl Turner and Sara Susan Hartman Turner.

Joe was...

Aug 7, 2018

Linda A.  Rodgers, age 69, of Mc Creary Lane, New Paris died at 12:17 PM, Tuesday, August 7th, 2018 peacefully  at Memorial Medical Center in Johnstown. Born in Scottdale on August 18, 1948, the daughter of the late George E. and Betty Jane (Browning) Ruth. She worked as a special education teacher for IU8 before retiring after 25 years....

Aug 4, 2018

Franklin W. Hillegas, age 72, of Allegheny Road in Manns Choice died Saturday, August 4th, 2018 at home. Mr. Hillegas was born in Helixville on December 5, 1945, the son of the late Vincent and Anna Pearl (Shroyer) Hillegas.  He worked as a Union Carpenter and was a member of the Carpenters Local 1419 in Pittsburgh for 33 years. ...

Aug 3, 2018

James E.  Balme Jr., 82, of Homewood, Martinsburg, PA died Friday, August 3rd, 2018 at the Veteran's Administrative Hospital in Pittsburgh, PA.

He was born on December 19, 1935 in Abington, Pa to the late James E. and Dorothy M. (Wyant) Balme.

He is survived by his wife Jane (Mock) Balme whom he married on...

Jul 31, 2018

Terry E. Fix, age 71, of Bedford, PA , died at 4:13 PM, Tuesday, July 31st, 2018 peacefully  at , Bethany Beach, DE.

Mr. Fix was born in Six Mile Run, Broad Top Township on June 27, 1947.  He was the son of the late Bill L. and Betty (Ickes) Fix.

He was employed as...

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...