Recent Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Schellsburg, PA, Bedford County Pennsylvania & Surrounding Areas
Mary Katheryn (Foor) Miller
Jan 8, 2017
Mrs. Mary Katheryn Miller, age 91, of Bedford, PA passed away peacefully at her home on Sunday, January 8th, 2017. Mrs. Miller was born at home in St. Clairsville on Sunday, October 25, 1925, the daughter of the late Wilbert and Beatrice (Croyle) Foor. On January 2, 1946, she married Melvin "Mel" Miller in Cumberland, MD by Rev. Wakeman. Her...
McCall Joseph Dunn
Jan 6, 2017
McCall Joseph Dunn, 18, of Alum Bank, slipped quietly from this earth on Friday, January 6th, 2017. McCall was born in Everett on Saturday, January 10, 1998, the son of Eric L. Dunn of Bedford and Melanie S. (Weyant) Dunn of Alum Bank. In addition to his parents, he is survived by Step Father- Mark Kelley, Alum Bank; Brother- Judson...
V. Ronald Baker
Jan 5, 2017
Mr. V. Ronald Baker, 76, of Bedford, died Thursday, January 5th, 2017 at Pennknoll Village. Mr. Baker was born in Bedford on January 9, 1940, the son of the late Virgil R. and Delilah (Ritchey) Baker. He is survived by Sister- Mildred King, Bedford; Brother-in-Law- James Hazelette, Bedford and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by two...
Wayne R. Shaffer
Jan 2, 2017
Mr. Wayne R. Shaffer, 70, of Pitt Street, Schellsburg, died Monday, January 2nd, 2017 at his home. Mr. Shaffer was born in Windber on July 18, 1946, he was the son of Ferne M. (Mock) Shaffer of Alum Bank and the late Robert L. Shaffer. He was preceded in death by his wives. He was first married to Sandra (Kerr)...
Robert Dean Felix
Dec 31, 2016
Mr. Robert Dean Felix, 79, of Dunkard Hollow Road, Alum Bank, died Saturday, December 31st, 2016 at Memorial Medical Center, Johnstown. Mr. Felix was born in Claysburg on Monday, July 12, 1937, the son of the late Clair and Rebecca (Feathers) Felix. On June 22, 1986, he married Dorothy L. (Wertz) Felix. She preceded him in death on January 21,...
Rosella M. Thompson-Summy
Dec 29, 2016
Mrs. Rosella M. Thompson-Summy, 93, of Lake Panasoffkee, FL died Thursday, December 29th, 2016 at Citrus Memorial Hospital, Inverness, FL. Mrs. Thompson-Summy was born in Greensburg on Thursday, June 28, 1923, the daughter of the late Adam and Florence (Eicher) Thompson. She was preceded in death by her two husbands. Rosella was first married to Harry Thompson and then to...
Sandra M. (Butler) Gunsallas
Dec 29, 2016
Mrs. Sandra M. Gunsallus, 73, of E. Pitt Street, Bedford, formerly of Quaker Valley Road, New Paris, died Thursday, December 29th, 2016 at The Village at Morrisons Cove, Martinsburg. Mrs. Gunsallus was born in Baltimore, MD on Monday, August 16, 1943, the daughter of the late Charles R. Butler, Jr. and Bernice I. (Barnard) Butler. She is survived by Sister-...
Mildred M. (Mock) Lamison
Dec 13, 2016
Mrs. Mildred M. Lamison of Dunkard Hollow Road, Alum Bank, died Tuesday, December 13th, 2016 at UPMC Bedford Memorial Hospital. Mrs. Lamison was born in Ryot, the daughter of the late Howard and Rena (Blackburn) Mock. On April 8, 1958, she married William R. Lamison. In addition to her husband she is survived by Son-in-Law- Bill Ressler, Imler; Grandson- Jonathan...
Melinda "Mouse" (Myers) Grass
Dec 13, 2016
One of our brightest artistic lights was extinguished with the death of Melinda (“Mouse”) Myers Grass December 13, 2016. Mouse was born September 26, 1944, the daughter of Dr. Reginald and Barbara Myers. She graduated from Everett High School in 1962 and earned a BA in Art History from Dickinson College. She then attended the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Art...
Donald Eugene Dively
Dec 13, 2016
Donald Eugene Dively, 60, of West John Street, Bedford, passed away at his home on Sunday, December 11, 2016. He was born on December 25, 1955, in Bedford Memorial Hospital, a son of the late Donald and Phyllis (Risbon) Dively. Don and Rhonda Wertz shared many memories together from the time he was 16 and she was 14 and on...
Emily J. (Rose) Kegg
Dec 12, 2016
Mrs. Emily J. Kegg, 65, of Main Street, Manns Choice, died Monday, December 12th, 2016 at UPMC Altoona Hospital. Mrs. Kegg was born in New Paris on Thursday, November 22, 1951, the daughter of the late Edmund and Etta Pearl (Wissinger) Rose. On September 30, 1977, she married James K. Kegg. He preceded her in death on June 26, 2003....
William Glenn Koontz
Dec 3, 2016
William Glenn Koontz, 89 of New Enterprise died Saturday December 3rd at the James E Van Zandt Medical Center in Altoona. He was born on July 22, 1927 in South Woodbury Township. the son of the late Wilson and EdithSmith Koontz. He married Blanche (Hillegass) Will Koontz of New Enterprise. Along with his wife, he is survived by his son, ...
Lois M. (Shaffer) Bingham
Nov 30, 2016
Mrs. Lois M. Bingham, 88, of Cortland Road, New Paris, formerly of Bedford, died Wednesday, November 30th, 2016 at the home of her granddaughter and grandson-in-law, Michelle and Travis Fleegle, who took excellent care of her for almost five years. Mrs. Bingham was born in Bedford on Tuesday, January 24, 1928, the daughter of the late Raymond and Juna (Shearer)...
Paul William Fetter
Nov 27, 2016
Mr. Paul William Fetter, 94, of Imlertown Road, Bedford, died Sunday, November 27th, 2016 at Hollidaysburg Veterans Home. Mr. Fetter was born in Cessna on Monday, October 16, 1922, the son of the late George and Mary Fetter. On January 28, 1948, he married Janet Mae (Imler) Fetter. In addition to his wife he is survived by Son- Roger husband...
Edward C. May
Nov 25, 2016
Mr. Edward C. May, 83, of Quaker Valley Road, Alum Bank, died Friday, November 25th, 2016 at Donahoe Manor. Mr. May was born in Bedford on Wednesday, February 1, 1933, the son of the late Augustus and Pearl (Perrin) May. On August 22, 1952, he married Barbara S. (Smith) May. In addition to his wife, he is survived by Son-...
Melvin E. Davis
Nov 25, 2016
Mr. Melvin E. Davis, 93, of Burnt House Road, Imler, passed away Friday, November 25th, 2016 at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital, Pittsburgh. Mr. Davis was born in Weyant on Friday, December 22, 1922, he was the son of the late Israel Maxmillian and Amanda B. (Weyant) Davis. He was the last surviving member of his family, He is survived by Daughter-...
Mary Louise Bittlebrun
Nov 23, 2016
Mary Louise Bittlebrun, 85, of New Baltimore, died Wednesday, November 23rd, 2016 at Meadow View Nursing Center, Berlin. Mary Louise was born in Allegheny Township on Tuesday, December 9, 1930, the daughter of the late John F. and Irene C. (Lilly) Bittlebrun. She is survived by Son- Patrick J. husband of JoAnn (Kaminski) Bittlebrun, Schellsburg; Grandchildren- Justyna M. and Jeremy...
Janet G. (Bigelow) Leydig
Nov 20, 2016
Mrs. Janet G. Leydig, 78, of Hill Top Heights, Bedford, died Sunday, November 20th, 2016 at her home. Mrs. Leydig was born in Schellsburg on Sunday, March 27, 1938, the daughter of the late J. Lewis and G. Lillian (Acker) Bigelow. On August 12, 1956, she married the love of her life, Barry L. Leydig. In addition to her husband...
Helen E. (Race) Hinson
Nov 20, 2016
Mrs. Helen E. Hinson, 88, of Dunkard Hollow Road, Alum Bank, died Sunday, November 20th, 2016 at Donahoe Manor. Mrs. Hinson was born in Lancaster on Saturday, September 22, 1928, the daughter of the late Robert Race, Sr. and Ann (Botzum) Race. On February 17, 1946, she married Vance E. Hinson. He preceded her in death on January 10, 2015....
Marie Kay (Shaffer) Manges
Nov 19, 2016
Marie Kay Manges, 64, of Manns Choice, PA, was at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital, Pittsburgh, Pa. when her Lord carried her home on November 19, 2016. Born December 22, 1951, Marie was the daughter of her late parents, Clara (Marsden) and George Shaffer. Marie was preceded in death by two brothers, Warrant Officer George Shaffer, and Bruce Shaffer. She is survived...


