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Local Obituaries for Schellsburg, PA, Bedford County Pennsylvania & Surrounding Areas

Laverne Shaffer

Laverne Shaffer

Sep 29, 2017

LaVerne Shaffer, 101,  of Schellsburg, died peacefully in her sleep on Friday, September 29, 2017 at the home she shared with her daughters, Linda Shaffer and Lorna Shaffer,  Schellsburg, PA.  She was born March 2, 1916, in Johnstown, PA, a daughter of the late Roy E. and Edna (Kinzey) Miller.  On August 8, 1936, she married Nelson V. Shaffer. ...

H. Landon Henry

H. Landon Henry

Sep 28, 2017

Land that drinks in the rain often falling on it and produces a crop useful for those who it is farmed receives the blessing of God. Hebrews 6:7

H. Landon (Landy) Henry of Bedford, peacefully passed away on Thursday, September 28, 2017, at PennKnoll. Landon was born in New Enterprise on June 12, 1936. He was the...

Brian L. Diehl

Brian L. Diehl

Sep 27, 2017

Mr. Brian L. Diehl, 45, of W. Graceville Road, Everett, went Home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, September 27th, 2017.

Brian was born in Bedford on October 17, 1971, the son of the late Barry Diehl and Reda (Wink) Diehl-Hudy.

He is survived by Daughter- Amanda D. (Plessinger) Littlefield wife of Darrin Littlefield,...

John C. Morgret, Jr.

John C. Morgret, Jr.

Sep 13, 2017

Mr. John C.  Morgret, Jr., 80, of King St. Clair Road, Alum Bank, died Wednesday, September 13th, 2017 at UPMC Altoona Hospital.

Mr. Morgret was born in Hagerstown, MD on October 22, 1936,  the son of the late John G. Morgret, Sr. and Louise (Yost) Morgret.

He was first married to Patricia L. (Allison) Morgret...

Mary Ann (Merkle)  Sullivan

Mary Ann (Merkle) Sullivan

Sep 12, 2017

Mrs. Mary Ann Sullivan, 88, of Hammond Hill Road, Fishertown, died Tuesday, September 12th, 2017 at UPMC Altoona Hospital.

Mrs. Sullivan was born in Buffalo, NY on October 2, 1928,  she was the daughter of the late Carl and Thelma (LaFevre) Merkle.

On August 8, 1953, she married Daniel T. Sullivan.  In addition...

M. Darlene "Toots" (Fix)  Long

M. Darlene "Toots" (Fix) Long

Sep 7, 2017

Mrs. M. Darlene "Toots"  Long, 81, of Everett, formerly of Bedford, died Thursday, September 7th, 2017 at UPMC Bedford Memorial Hospital.

Mrs. Long was born on August 13, 1936,  the daughter of the late Russell and Edith (Anderson) Fix.

On September 15, 1954, she married Robert M. "Bob" Long.  He preceded her in death on...

Bivian L. (Leppert)  Smith

Bivian L. (Leppert) Smith

Sep 1, 2017

Bivian L. Smith, also known to her loved ones as Bib, Aunt Bibbie and Sis, 88, of Wolfsburg joined her beloved husband, Harry on Friday, September 1, 2017 from UPMC Bedford Memorial Hospital.

She was born on April 26, 1929 in Schellsburg to the late Lester D. and Lilly (Nunamaker) Leppert.  She was preceded in...

Viola Laws

Viola Laws

Aug 30, 2017

We mourn the loss of our beloved Viola Laws, born January 31, 1930, who passed peacefully on August 30, 2017. She shared the last 67 years with her husband John (Jack) Laws, the last years spent together atop their beautiful mountain top in Buffalo Mills, Pa. She is also survived by her 3 children, Tom, John, and Linda, her...

John D. "Dave" Oberle

John D. "Dave" Oberle

Aug 26, 2017

Mr. John D. "Dave"  Oberle, 76, of Chalybeate Road, Bedford, died Saturday, August 26th, 2017 at UPMC Bedford Memorial Hospital.

Mr. Oberle was born in Cannonsburg on November 8, 1940,  the son of the late Frank M. and Anna Josephine (Walters) Oberle.

He is survived by  Daughter- Lisa A. wife of  Buddy Van Pelt, Breezewood;...

John Silas Holler

John Silas Holler

Aug 25, 2017

"Home Now"

On August 25, 2017, John Silas Holler crossed over from death to life.  John was born on March 13, 1923 and he was a young age of 94 Dad's request was no obituary, viewing or church service.  I will honor that request out of love for him.  Our Dad had such a big...

Martha Lorraine (Shaffer)  Anderson

Martha Lorraine (Shaffer) Anderson

Aug 24, 2017

Mrs. Martha Lorraine  Anderson, 76, of Anderson Road, Schellsburg, died Thursday, August 24th, 2017 at Pennknoll Village.

Lorraine was born in Napier Township on November 23, 1940,  the daughter of the late John W. and Mary Louise (Shockey) Shaffer.

On January 6, 1967, she married John S. Anderson, ending a union...

Charles K. "Charlie" Ritchie

Charles K. "Charlie" Ritchie

Aug 22, 2017

Mr. Charles K. "Charlie"  Ritchie, 75, of McCreary Lane, New Paris, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, August 22nd, 2017 at Memorial Medical Center, Johnstown.

Mr. Ritchie was born in Johnstown on July 7, 1942,  the son of the late Herman C. and Margaret (Hecker) Ritchie.

On August 24, 1995, he married...

Anna C. (Martin)  Hillegass-Burkett

Anna C. (Martin) Hillegass-Burkett

Aug 20, 2017

Mrs. Anna C. Hillegass-Burkett, 93, of Juniata St., New Baltimore, died Sunday, August 20th, 2017 at Colonial Courtyard.

Mrs. Hillegass-Burkett was born in Allegheny Township,Somerset County on August 9, 1924,  the daughter of the late Louis and Cecelia (Suttmiller) Martin.

On November 9, 1946, She married Charles Fred Hillegass.  He preceded her in death on...

Mary Lou Wolfhope

Mary Lou Wolfhope

Aug 18, 2017

Mary Lou Wolfhope, 83 of Martinsville Indiana died Friday August 18, 2017  in Waters of Martinsville. She was born May 8, 1934 in Fort Wayne Indiana to the late Chester & Leota Dale Diehl. Mary Lou and her husband Jim owned and operated a locksmith shop in Martinsville for many years. She is survived by her two sons, James...

Dale E. Morris

Dale E. Morris

Aug 18, 2017

Mr. Dale E. Morris, 76, of Valley Road, Schellsburg, died Friday, August 18th, 2017 at his home.

Mr. Morris was born in Brush Valley, Fulton County, on April 28, 1941, the son of the late George and Goldie (Miller) Morris.

In October of 1962, he married Gail (Gordon) Morris.  In addition to his...

Philip J. (S)  Harris, Sr.

Philip J. (S) Harris, Sr.

Aug 17, 2017

Mr. Philip J. Harris, Sr., 83, of Barkley Road, Buffalo Mills, died Monday, August 7th, 2017 at his home.

Mr. Harris was born in Baltimore, MD on September 10, 1933,  the son of the late Joseph and Louise (Pavone) Harris.

On April 1, 1951, he married Myrna M. (Kline) Harris.  In addition to his wife,...

Jeffrey A. Bauman

Jeffrey A. Bauman

Aug 15, 2017

Mr. Jeffrey A. Bauman, 48, of Bedford, died Tuesday, August 15th, 2017 at his home.

Mr. Bauman was born in Cumberland, MD. on August 14, 1969,  the son of the late Robert Leo Bauman and Stella M. (Monnett) Bauman-Neilson who survives him of Cumberland.

On September 5, 2008, he married Melissa J. (Lake) Bauman.

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Harry L. Fetterman

Harry L. Fetterman

Aug 14, 2017

Mr. Harry L. Fetterman, 87, of Spring Hope Road, Schellsburg, died Monday, August 14th, 2017 at UPMC Altoona Hospital.

Mr. Fetterman was born in E. St. Clair Township on March 9, 1930,  the son of the late Glenn and Edith J. (Benna) Fetterman.

On June 9, 1950, he married Mae (Turner) Fetterman.  She preceded him...

Henry E. Leppert

Henry E. Leppert

Aug 14, 2017

Mr. Henry E. Leppert, 73, of Crissman Road, New Paris, died Monday, August 14th, 2017 at Pennknoll Village.

Mr. Leppert was born in Yatesboro on July 8, 1944,  the son of the late Earl H. and Leona (Fleegle) Leppert.

On May 24, 1963, he married Carol J. (Hoover) Leppert.

In addition to his...

Donald C. Lambert

Donald C. Lambert

Aug 8, 2017

Mr. Donald C. Lambert, 78, of Dunkard Hollow Road, Alum Bank,  died Tuesday, August 8th, 2017 at Pittsburgh Veteran's Hospital.

Mr. Lambert was born in Johnstown on September 17, 1938,  the son of the late Warren and Florence (Noon) Lambert.

On June 25, 1961, he married Bonnie L. (Callihan) Lambert.  In addition to his wife...