Recent Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Schellsburg, PA, Bedford County Pennsylvania & Surrounding Areas
E. Pearl (Kegg) Ferguson
Aug 16, 2016
Mrs. E. Pearl Ferguson, 89, of Sloans Hollow Road, Bedford, died Tuesday, August 16th, 2016 at UPMC Altoona Hospital, Altoona. Mrs. Ferguson was born in Johnstown on Thursday, March 17, 1927, the daughter of the late Homer Kegg and Elsie (Hofecker) Kegg-Miller. On December 13, 1945, she married Joseph F. Ferguson. In addition to her husband she is survived by...
Dennis E. Hillegass
Aug 15, 2016
Mr. Dennis E. "Tiny" "Big Den" Hillegass, 50, of Frazier Homestead Road, Schellsburg, passed away Monday, August 15th, 2016 at UPMC Bedford Memorial Hospital. Mr. Hillegass was born in Roaring Spring on Monday, May 23, 1966, the son of Annette (Tew) Hillegass of Pennknoll village and the late William Hillegass. On November 16, 1997, he married Kimberly J. (Layton) Hillegass. ...

Milton R. Marsh
Aug 14, 2016
Mr. Milton R. Marsh, 75, of Hoover Road, Schellsburg, died Sunday, August 14th, 2016 at Pennknoll Village. Mr. Marsh was born in Napier Township on Wednesday, December 6, 1940, the son of the late William J. and Velma R. (Maines) Marsh. On May 7, 1960, he married Barbara J. (Harmon) Marsh. In addition to his wife he is survived by...
Edward F. Diehl
Aug 13, 2016
Mr. Edward F. Diehl, 80, of Glade Pike, Manns Choice, died Saturday, August 13th, 2016 surrounded by family and friends at UPMC Altoona Hospital. Mr. Diehl was born in Juniata Township on Wednesday, June 10, 1936, the son of the late Merle F. and Edna L. (Geller) Diehl. On March 29, 1969, he married Janet L. (Slick) Diehl. In addition...
Clarence M. "Sambo" Cessna
Aug 7, 2016
Mr. Clarence M. "Sambo" Cessna,90, of Bedford Valley Road, Bedford, died Sunday, August 7th, 2016 at Allegany Health Nursing Rehab Center, Cumberland. Mr. Cessna was born in Rainsburg on Saturday, August 15, 1925, the son of the late William and Goetha (May) Cessna. He was the widower of Mary L. (Glotfelty) Cessna, whom he married on September 1, 1950 and...
Donald C. Martin
Aug 5, 2016
Donald C. Martin, 56, of Upper Snake Spring Road, Everett, died at 10:08 PM, Friday, August 5th, 2016 at UPMC Bedford Memorial Hospital. Mr. Martin was born in Bedford, on Thursday, November 5, 1959, the son of Geraldine Peggy (Thomas) Martin of Everett and the late Donald G Martin. In addition to his mother, he is survived by Brother- Jerry...
F. Gary Hillegass
Jul 30, 2016
Mr. F. Gary Hillegass, 70, of Bard Hollow Road, Buffalo Mills, died Saturday, July 30th, 2016 at his home. Mr. Hillegass was born in Juniata Township on Sunday, September 2, 1945, the son of Margaret (O'Brien) Hillegass of Buffalo Mills and the late Franklin B. Hillegass. In addition to his mother, he is survived by Sister- Debbie wife of Randy...

Kendall Kilbourn Koelle
Jul 28, 2016
Kendall Kilbourn Koelle, 85 of Louella Road, died on Thursday, July 28, 2016 at Donahoe Manor. He was born in Philadelphia on July 18, 1931 to the late William F. and Lois (Kilbourn) Koelle. He was educated in the Philadelphia area and then served in the US Army during the Korean War. Ken worked for Sears until his retirement. The...
Delores M. (Bailey) Burkett
Jul 28, 2016
Mrs. Delores M. Burkett, 86, of Orlando, FL and Schellsburg, died, Thursday, July 28th, 2016 at her home in Schellsburg. Mrs. Burkett was born in Cuyahoga Falls, OH on Tuesday, July 8, 1930, the daughter of the late Clyde W. Bailey, Sr. and Cora J. (Reinhold) Bailey. She is survived by Daughter- Marianne wife of David Wolfe, Orlando, FL; Son-...
Gerald F. Grasser
Jul 21, 2016
Mr. Gerald F. Grasser, 87, of New Baltimore Road, Manns Choice, died Thursday, July 21st, 2016 at his home. Mr. Grasser was born in Juniata Township on Monday, July 1, 1929, the son of the late Albert and Irene (Schaab) Grasser. He married Mary L. (Leonard) Grasser on June 28, 1949. In addition to Mary, he is survived by Daughter-...
Thomas "Tom" Clapper
Jul 20, 2016
Thomas "Tom" Clapper, 90, of Bedford passed away on Wednesday, July 20, 2016 after a courageous battle with cancer. His wife, Mary "Jewell," predeceased him in 2009 after 63 years of marriage. He is survived by son Steven and wife Sharon, son Jeffrey and Andrea, son Michael and wife Annabelle, daughter Mary Creps all of Bedford, and daughter Laura and...
W. Clifford Elder
Jul 17, 2016
Mr. W. Clifford Elder, 92, of Hyndman Road, Buffalo Mills, died Sunday, July 17th, 2016 at his home. Mr. Elder was born in Harrison Township on Friday, April 25, 1924, the son of the late Walter C. and Alma (Horn) Elder. On June 10, 1978, he married Inez L. (Woodring) Elder. In addition to his wife he is survived by...
Sheldon Thomas "Tom" Dull
Jul 13, 2016
Mr. Sheldon Thomas "Tom" Dull, 67, of Whipperwill Lane, Bedford, died Wednesday, July 13th, 2016 his home Mr. Dull was born in Napier Township on Thursday, February 24, 1949, the son of the late Victor and Nellie (Schilling) Dull. He is survived by Sister- Jean Huntsman, Bedford; Sister- Nancy Layton, Bedford; Sister- Evelyn "Toot" Currie, W. Bridgewater, MA; Sister- Leona...
Gary V. Wentz
Jul 10, 2016
Mr. Gary V. Wentz, 60, of Dunkard Hollow Road, Alum Bank, died Sunday, July 10th, 2016 after a difficult journey with Alzheimer's Disease at Meadow View Nursing Center, Berlin. Mr. Wentz was born in Everett on Monday, August 22, 1955, the son of Betty (Rock) Wentz of Bedford and the late Vernon Wentz. On October 13, 1972, he married Marie...
William H. Schaeffer
Jul 8, 2016
William H. Schaeffer, age 85 of Main Road, Friends Cove, died Friday, July 8, 2016 at his home. He was born on Tuesday, March 10, 1931, near Rainsburg in Colerain Township, the son of the late Howard L. and Margaret (Morgart) Schaeffer. On December 29, 1956, at the Zion Reformed Church in Rainsburg, he married Charlotte Mae (Koontz) Schaeffer. This...
Robert L. Frazier
Jul 8, 2016
Mr. Robert L. Frazier, 84, of Park Lane, Friendship Village, Bedford, died Friday, July 8th, 2016 at Donahoe Manor. Mr. Frazier was born in Windber on Wednesday, April 20, 1932, the son of the late Frank and Edna (Raley) Frazier. On December 5, 1952, he married Delaine (Fulton) Frazier. In addition to his wife he is survived by Daughter- Karen...
Jennie M. (Bonk) Fronckowiak
Jul 4, 2016
Mrs. Jennie M. Fronckowiak, 93, of Schellsburg, died Monday, July 4th, 2016 at Carroll's Rest Home, Bedford. Mrs. Fronckowiak was born in Buffalo, NY on Friday, May 25, 1923, the daughter of the late Michael and Maryanna (Tokarski) Bonk. On August 25, 1956, she married Daniel Fronckowiak. He preceded her in death on August 8, 2012. She is survived by ...
Dorothy D. (Deist) Shaffer
Jun 29, 2016
Mrs. Dorothy D. Shaffer, 91, of Bedford, died Wednesday, June 29th, 2016 at her home. Mrs. Shaffer was born in Salisbury, Somerset County on March 18, 1925, the daughter of the late Robert H. and Nellie (Statler) Deist. On August 20, 1946, she married John W. Shaffer, Sr. He preceded her in death on February 16, 2006. She is survived...
George W. Waugerman
Jun 26, 2016
Mr. George W. Waugerman, 85, of Central St., Osterburg, died Sunday, June 26th, 2016 at UPMC Bedford Memorial Hospital. Mr. Waugerman was born in Portage on Friday, June 26, 1931, the son of the late John and Anna (Woomer) Waugerman. On December 30, 1954, he married Nancy L. (See) Waugerman. In addition to his wife he is survived by Daughter-...
Robert Bradford "Brad" Fleisher
Jun 25, 2016
Mr. Robert Bradford "Brad" Fleisher, 82, of Grandview Ave., Everett, formerly of Alum Bank, went home to be with his Lord on Saturday, June 25th, 2016. Mr. Fleisher was born in Staunton, VA on Monday, April 30, 1934, the son of the late Charles N. and Margaret (Snyder) Fleisher. On August 10, 1972, he married Marilyn Jean (Eagleson) Fleisher. In...