Obituaries

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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May 19, 2018

Mr. Michael F. Amick, Sr., 88, of Imlertown Road, Bedford, died Saturday, May 19th, 2018 at UPMC Bedford Hospital.

Mr. Amick was born in Bedford on January 17, 1930,  the son of the late Michael F. Amick and Sue (Sigler) Amick Fleck.

On May 9, 1955, he married Hazel L. (Tew) Amick.  She preceded him...

May 18, 2018

Jude A. Donatelli, 25, of Valley Road, Schellsburg, passed away Friday, May 18th, 2018 at home surrounded by love and support.

Jude was born in Johnstown on February 11, 1993,  the son of Matthew and Lisa (Swedler) Donatelli of Schellsburg.

In addition to his parents, he is survived by  Sister- Alexandra Nicole Donatelli, at home;...

May 17, 2018

James C. Brough, 85 of Valley Road, Schellsburg, passed away on Thursday, May 17, 2018 at his second home, Rest Assured in Meyersdale, he was surrounded by many that also became like a second family to him.  Jim had a long courageous battle of over 13 years with dementia, but remained his kind, caring self until the very end....

May 16, 2018

Mrs. Ethel P. Ranker, age 100, formerly of Osterburg,  went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, May 16th, 2018 at her home in Roaring Spring.

Mrs. Ranker was born in Pavia on October 5, 1917,  the daughter of the late John Calvin and Tillie (Yarnell) Stiffler.

On August 22, 1942, she married Harold...

May 16, 2018

Mr. Steve  Furmanchick, age 95, of Bedford, PA died Wednesday, May 16th, 2018 at UPMC Bedford Memorial Hospital.

Mr. Furmanchick was born in Windber on March 31, 1923,  the son of the late Andrew and Anna Mae Furmanchick.

In 1943, he married Betty J. (Thomas) Furmanchick of Bedford.  They had a daughter, Heather.  Both Betty...

May 15, 2018

Mr. George H. Roberts, 69, of Fillo Lane, Bedford, died Tuesday, May 15th, 2018 at Pennknoll Village.

Mr. Roberts was born in Bedford on July 17, 1948,  the son of the late Patrick E. Roberts, Jr. and Lena M. (Wolfhope) Roberts.

He is survived by  Brother- Sam husband of Donna (Diehl) Roberts, Bedford; Brother- Les...

May 10, 2018

Mr. Jeffrey L. Whisel, 61, of Business 220, Bedford, died Thursday, May 10th, 2018 at his home with his wife and daughter Kasey by his side.

Mr. Whisel was born in Bedford on August 9, 1956,  he was the son of the late John Martin Whisel, Sr. and Cleo (Snyder) Whisel.

On June 2, 1984,...

May 7, 2018

Ms. Linda Diane Hanks, 68, of Bedford, died Monday, May 7th, 2018 at Pennknoll Village after a courageous fought battle with Multiple Sclerosis.

Mrs. Hanks was born in Bedford on July 29, 1949,  the daughter of the late Donald E. and Ruby Anna (Defibaugh) Milburn.

Linda was preceded in death by the love of her...

May 3, 2018

Mr. Samuel S. "Buddy"  Cooper, 70, of Freedom Lane, Schellsburg, died Thursday, May 3rd, 2018 at his home.

Mr. Cooper was born in Monroe, CT on June 9, 1947,  the son of the late Charles T. and Dorothy (Knowles) Cooper.

He is survived by his former wife and life companion, Linda J. (Gudas) Cooper.   In...