Recent Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Schellsburg, PA, Bedford County Pennsylvania & Surrounding Areas
Betty J. (Kagarise) Conrath
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...
Sadie L. Riggs
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...
Rosalie Grace Kunsman
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...
Paul E. Jones
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...
Barbara A. (Foor) Diehl
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...
Jay R. Walter
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....
Rev. William B Patterson
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...
Barbara Jean Kudasik
Jun 4, 2017
Mrs. Barbara Jean Kudasik, age 64, of Chambersburg, peacefully passed away Sunday, June 4th, 2017 at University of Pennsylvania Hospital, Philadelphia, PA. Mrs. Kudasik was born in Bedford, on Friday, June 27, 1952, she was the daughter of the late Harry Thomas and Mary Grace (Hankinson) Stiffler who survives of New Baltimore. Barbara J. Kudasik (nee Stiffler) of Chambersburg PA,...
Joyce A. (Callaway) Miller
Jun 2, 2017
Mrs. Joyce A. Miller, 69, of McCreary Lane, New Paris, died Friday, June 2nd, 2017 at UPMC Bedford Memorial Hospital. Mrs. Miller was born in Charleroi on May 27, 1948, the daughter of Charlotte Yvonne (Miller) Stewart and stepfather, Eugene Stewart of Perryopolis and the late Clarence Callaway. On June 8, 1968, she married Jerry W. Miller. In addition to...
Stewart "Monroe" Hickey
May 30, 2017
Stewart "Monroe" Hickey, Jr.,29, of Bedford, died Tuesday, May 30th, 2017. Monroe was born in Albuquerque, NM on January 4, 1988, the son of Stewart M Hickey of Bedford and Andrea Arey of California. In addition to his parents, he is survived by his step mother, Ellen (Peck) Hickey of Bedford; his step father, Tim Perlick of California and by...
Trevon D. Ward
May 26, 2017
Trevon D. Ward, 20 of Everett, passed away on Friday, May 26, 2017 at Bedford Memorial Hospital. He was born on August 28, 1996 in Auburn, WA. Trevon is survived by his Mother, Shawna Thomas and his Dad, Curtis Reed, his little sister LaShawna Thomas and his little brothers Tajahi Thomas and Zander Ward. Trevon was loved by all his...
Mark William Rowan
May 22, 2017
Mark William Rowan, 60 of Manns Choice, passed away Monday, May 22, 2017 at home. He was born on January 25, 1957 in Harrisburg, the son of the late Chester L Rowan and Mildred Jean (Camin) Rowan. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Scott R. Rowan. He was the last surviving member of...
Melvin Leroy Wright
May 13, 2017
Mr. Melvin Leroy Wright, 78, of Bedford, died Saturday, May 13th, 2017 at Pennknoll Village. Mr. Wright was born in Hopewell on August 14, 1938, the son of the late Joshua Roy and Helen V. (Wright) Hixon. On July 17, 1965, he married Nancy Jane (Pensyl) Wright. In addition to his wife he is survived by Daughter- Jacqueline K. Stufft,...
Stella G. Corley
May 10, 2017
Ms. Stella G. Corley, 98, formerly of Manns Choice, died Wednesday, May 10th, 2017 at Garvey Manor in Hollidaysburg. Ms. Corley was born in Juniata Township on February 7, 1919, the daughter of the late Charles W. and Rose C. (Fritz) Corley. She is survived by her Niece- Sandra wife of Nicholas Genovese; Grand Nephew- Justin Genovese; Grand Niece- Jaime...
Robert Fred Lohr
May 7, 2017
Lifelong resident of Bard Hollow, Robert Fred “Bob” Lohr died Sunday, May 7, 2017 at Western Maryland Health System in Cumberland. He was born on July 26, 1923, the son of the late Ernest and Helen (Mowry) Lohr. Bob was preceded in death by his wife, Jeanne (Shaffer) Lohr and by his brother, Raymond Lohr. He is survived by his...
Harry M. "Riggs" Reininger
May 5, 2017
Mr. Harry M. "Jiggs" Reininger, 91, of Hickory St., New Paris, died Friday, May 5th, 2017 at Pennknoll Village. Mr. Reininger was born in Spring Hope on August 31, 1925, the son of the late William Daniel and Elsie Mae (Trout) Reininger. On November 10, 1948, he married Julia L. (Leventry) Reininger. She preceded him in death on January 22,...
June E. (Rose) Stickel
May 1, 2017
Mrs. June E. Stickel, 79, of River Front Drive, Bedford, died Monday, May 1st, 2017 at her home, Mrs. Stickel was born in Harrison Township on Wednesday, June 30, 1937, the daughter of the late Ralph and Anna (Poorman) Rose. On August 31, 1957, she married Norman R. "Dutch" Stickel, Sr. He preceded her in death on August 28, 1997....
H. William Slack
Apr 30, 2017
Mr. H. William Slack, 86, of Market St., Schellsburg, died Sunday, April 30th, 2017 at his home. Mr. Slack was born in Schellsburg on Monday, June 9, 1930, the son of the late George and Elizabeth (Williams) Slack. On December 20,1952, he married Phyllis A. (Adams) Slack. She preceded him in death on December 3, 2004. He is survived by ...
Audrey J. (Ickes) Morris
Apr 22, 2017
Mrs. Audrey J. Morris, 74, of Bedford, died Saturday, April 22nd, 2017 at her home. Audrey was born in Bedford on September 4, 1942, the daughter of the late Homer C. and Mildred Aldine (Emerick) Ickes. She is survived by Son- James R. Morris, Jr. and fiancée Charly Morton, Rainsburg; Son- Randy P. Morris, Bedford; Grandchildren- Lynn Ann Morris &...
Shirley "Peg" (Price) Buck
Apr 20, 2017
Mrs. Shirley "Peg" Buck, 82, of Ritchey Ave., Bedford, died Thursday, April 20th, 2017 at Donahoe Manor Nursing Home. Mrs. Buck was born in Bedford on February 10, 1935, the daughter of the late Charles Price and Goldie (Robinette) Price-Foor. On January 31, 1953, she married Steve Sciranko. He preceded her in death on March 28, 1988. Then, on June...


