Obituaries

Aug 2, 2017

Miss Margaret M. "Maggie"  Leppert, 26, of Manns Choice, died Wednesday, August 2nd, 2017 at UPMC Altoona Hospital as the result of an automobile accident .

Miss Leppert was born in Bedford on September 21, 1990,  the daughter of Susanne M. (Beard) Leppert of Manns Choice and the late Zane T. Leppert.

In addition to...

Aug 2, 2017

Mrs. Betty J. Furmanchick, 96, of Sunnyside Road, Bedford, passed away Wednesday, August 2nd, 2017 at Maybrook Hills Nursing Center in Altoona.

Mrs. Furmanchick was born in Imlertown on March 12, 1921,  she was the daughter of the late Richard A. and Margaret (Darr) Thomas.

Betty married Steve Furmanchick in 1943 and her death ends...

Jul 26, 2017

Eugene was never a man to see a problem that could not be solved.  He was a hard worker, out of the box thinker, and all-round family man.  He loved bluegrass music, playing his banjo, peanut butter, his little dog “Little Bit”, and watching wrestling.  He had a knack for fixing electronics and owned his own business “ELT Appliance...

Jul 25, 2017

Stephen James McCahan, 59, of Everett, passed away on July 25, 2017, at UPMC Bedford Memorial after losing his battle with pancreatic cancer. He was born on December 28, 1957, to Stephen G. "Mack" and E. Jean McCahan in Waynesboro, Pennsylvania. His father preceded him in death in 2014. Steve married his high school sweetheart, Susan Hood, in 1979....

Jul 17, 2017

Mr. Howard E. Crawford, Sr.,  77, of Park Lane, Bedford, died Monday, July 17th, 2017 at UPMC Altoona Hospital.

Mr. Crawford was born in Mount Union on Saturday, August 5, 1939,  the son of the late Harry L. and Mae E. (Hammond) Crawford.

On July 25, 1958, he married Orpha L. (Albright) Crawford. In addition...

Jul 17, 2017

Mr. Dewain M. Logsdon, Jr., 82, formerly of Manns Choice, died Monday, July 17th, 2017 at Donahoe Manor.

Mr. Logsdon was born in Bedford Township on Thursday, November 22, 1934,  the son of the late Dewain M. Logsdon, Sr. and Hazel L. (Bingham) Logsdon.

He is survived by  Brother- Charles E. Logsdon, Overton, TX; Niece-...

Jul 13, 2017

M. Louise Ickes, 68 of Schellsburg, went home to be with the Lord on July 13, 2017 at home, surrounded by family following a brief battle with cancer.

Mrs. Ickes was born on September 18, 1948 at home in Spring Hope.

Louise is survived by her husband, Barry R. "Bud" Ickes of 50 ½ Years;...

Jul 8, 2017

Mr. Richard L. Clark, 81, of Cortland Road, New Paris died Saturday, July 8th, 2017 at his home.

Mr. Clark was born in Everett, PA on February 29, 1936,  he was the son of the late Edith M. (Ritchey) Clark.

On November 5, 1955, he married Nancy C. (Slack) Clark,  In addition to his wife,...

Jul 7, 2017

Mrs. Gloria W. Miller, 80, of Stoystown, formerly of Fish Hatchery Road, New Paris, died Friday, July 7th, 2017 at her home.

Mrs. Miller was born in Bedford on April 20, 1937,  the daughter of the late Emerson and Eva (Locke) Figard.

On October 9, 1956, she married Charles R. Miller.  He preceded her in...

Jul 6, 2017

Nancy Jean (Nevitt) Gates, daughter of Warren-Bill and Faye Nevitt and mother, Helen Dodson, went to be in God’s Care on Thursday, July 6, 2017.

She will be greatly missed by her husband of nearly 65 years, Harry “Poose” Gates, their five children and spouses; Lenny & Dianne (Sutmiller) Gates, Joe & Kathy (Beltz) Gates, Mike &...

Jun 29, 2017

Mr. Michael  Angelo, Jr., 73, of Allegheny Road, Manns Choice, died Thursday, June 29th, 2017 at Hershey Medical Center.

Mr. Angelo was born in Johnstown on Sunday, February 13, 1944,  the son of the late Michael and Harriet (Krauth).  He was reared by his grandparents - Francis and Marie Angelo.

On October 12, 1963, he...

Jun 24, 2017

Ms Heather Kay Furmanchick, 71, of Homewood at Spring House Estates, passed into life eternal on Saturday, June 24th, 2017 at Maybrook Nursing Center, Altoona, after a courageous battle with cancer.

Miss Furmanchick was born in Bedford, PA on February 20, 1946,  she was the daughter of  Steve and Betty (Thomas) Furmanchick of Bedford.

Heather...

Jun 23, 2017

Mrs. Marion E. Leonard, age 92, of Manns Choice,  , died at 7:20 AM , Friday, June 23rd, 2017 at UPMC Bedford. Mrs. Leonard was born in Griffin, Georgia, on December 26, 1924,  she was the daughter of the late George H. and Eunice (Johnsey) Turner. She worked as a dental assistant at the office of Dr. William O'Shurak...

Jun 20, 2017

Betty J. Conrath, 83, of Heritage Road, Osterburg, died Tuesday, June 20th, 2017 at her home. Betty was born in Bedford on January 4, 1934,  the daughter of the late John and Arvilla (Miller) Kagarise. She is survived by  Daughter- Peggy wife of Don Hyde, Osterburg; Son- William Conrath and life companion Kathy Beegle, Breezewood; Daughter- Cindy widow of Gary...

Jun 19, 2017

Miss Sadie L. Riggs, 15, of Bedford, took her own life on Monday, June 19th, 2017. Sadie was born in Bedford on December 4, 2001.  She is survived by her father, Eric Riggs and step mother Alicia Smith of Bedford and her biological mother, Beverly (Dodson) Riggs of Hopewell and by her motherly aunt, Sarah Smith, with whom she...

Jun 19, 2017

Ms. Rosalie Grace Kunsman, 65, of W. John St., Bedford, died Monday, June 19th, 2017 at her home. Mrs. Kunsman was born in Easton on September 17, 1951, the daughter of the late Lester E. and Grace M. (Hummer) Kunsman. Rosalie was first married to Gary L. Mills and he preceded her in death in July of 2010.  Then on...

Jun 17, 2017

Mr. Paul E. Jones, 72, of Allegheny Road, Manns Choice, passed away Saturday, June 17th, 2017 at UPMC Bedford Memorial Hospital. Mr. Jones was born in Manns Choice on November 16, 1944,  the son of the late Kenneth A. and Goldie M. (Schilling) Jones. On July 27, 1973, he married Marilyn (Donaldson) Jones.  She preceded him in death on March...

Jun 17, 2017

Mrs. Barbara A. Diehl, 76, of Robin Lane, Everett, died Saturday, June 17th, 2017 at her home. Mrs. Diehl was born in Breezewood on December 21, 1940,  the daughter of the late S. Percy and N. Marie (Boor) Foor. She was married to Harold E. "Gene" Diehl.   In addition to her husband she is survived by Daughter- Brenda wife of...

Jun 15, 2017

Mr. Jay R. Walter, 86, of White Pine Road, Osterburg, died Thursday, June 15th, 2017 at his home. Mr. Walter was born in E. St. Clair Twp. on Saturday, June 6, 1931,  son of the late Bruce E. and Effie (Weyant) Walter. On September 12, 1957, he married Esther (Spearing) Walter. She preceded him in death on July 11, 2011....

Jun 8, 2017

William Beveridge Patterson, 96 of  Donahoe Manor Road, Bedford, died on Thursday,  June 8, 2017 at the  Hollidaysburg Veterans Home. Bill was born March 25, 1921 in Graham Township, Clearfield County, PA.  The son of Rev. Garland C. Patterson and Janet Beveridge Patterson.  He was proud of his Scottish heritage. He graduated from Cherry Tree High School and joined the...