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Local Obituaries for Schellsburg, PA, Bedford County Pennsylvania & Surrounding Areas

Donald "Lynn" Thompson

Donald "Lynn" Thompson

Nov 19, 2016

Mr. Donald "Lynn"  Thompson, 63, of Bedford Valley Road, Bedford, died Saturday, November 19th, 2016 at UPMC Altoona Hospital. Mr. Thompson was born in Johnstown on Tuesday, December 23, 1952,  the son of the late Gerald and Virginia S. (Colebaugh) Thompson. He is survived by  Son- Paul L. Thompson, Portage; Daughter- Christa Ann Thompson, Altoona; Daughter- Kate Czapp, Portage; Son-...

Joyce L. (Roudabush)  Bence

Joyce L. (Roudabush) Bence

Nov 14, 2016

Mrs. Joyce L. Bence, 77, of Willow Brook Lane, Bedford, answered her Heavenly Father's call to come Home on Monday, November 14th, 2016 from her residence. Mrs. Bence was born in Queen on Monday, December 12, 1938,  the daughter of the late William and Lillian (Ritchey) Roudabush. On April 13, 1957, she married J. Roy Bence.  In addition to her...

Roberta D. (Hild)  Simmons

Roberta D. (Hild) Simmons

Nov 11, 2016

Mrs. Roberta D. Simmons, 80, of Donahoe Manor Road, Bedford, died Friday, November 11th, 2016 at Donahoe Manor Nursing Home. Mrs. Simmons was born in Manhattan, NY on Friday, January 3, 1936,  the daughter of the late Robert W. and Beatrice (Kucharski) Hild. On February 20, 1960, she married Thomas R. Simmons.  He preceded her in death on May 8,...

Clyde A. Ressler

Clyde A. Ressler

Nov 10, 2016

Mr. Clyde A. Ressler, 84, of Ross Drive, Friendship Village, Bedford, died Thursday, November 10th, 2016 at his home. Mr. Ressler was born in Rainsburg on March 29, 1932,  the son of the late Frank and Ima P. (Amick) Ressler. On March 18, 1951, he married Betty J. Mowry.  In addition to his wife he is survived by Son- Terry...

Doris I. (Fickes)  Cripe

Doris I. (Fickes) Cripe

Nov 9, 2016

Doris I. (Fickes) Cripe, 89, of Imler, passed away peacefully on November 9th, 2016 at the Village at Morrison Cove. Mrs. Cripe was born in Imler on September 17th, 1927, a daughter of the late J. Russell Fickes and K. Omelia (Corl) Fickes-Ake. Doris is survived by a daughter, Brenda Kagarise of Breezewood, a granddaughter, Angela Bussard of Breezewood, a...

Larry J. Cooper

Larry J. Cooper

Nov 5, 2016

Mr. Larry J. Cooper, 76, of Schellsburg, passed away Saturday, November 5th, 2016 at Westmoreland Hospital, Greensburg, Mr. Cooper was born in Johnstown on Saturday, February 24, 1940,  the son of the late Charles and Arletta (McDowell) Cooper. On June 30, 1995, he married Ruby (Mock) Cooper.   In addition to his wife he is survived by Daughter- Stacey Beaule', Greensburg;...

Mary Catherine Beegle

Mary Catherine Beegle

Nov 2, 2016

Mrs. Mary Catherine  Beegle, 81, of Grandview Ave., Everett, died Wednesday, November 2nd, 2016 at Homewood in Martinsburg. Mrs. Beegle was born in Pittsburgh on Friday, February 8, 1935, the daughter of the late Arlo and Bertha (Harrison) Mowry. On February 16, 1957, she married Samuel M. Beegle.  In addition to her husband she is survived by Son- Steven husband...

David E. Knee

David E. Knee

Oct 30, 2016

Mr. David E. Knee, 69, of E. Pitt St., Bedford, died Sunday, October 30th, 2016 at UPMC Altoona Hospital. Mr. Knee was born in Dutch Corner on Thursday, April 10, 1947, the son of the late Clifford and Thelma Knee. David married Judy A. (Miller) Knee on November 23, 1968.  In addition to his wife he is survived by Daughter-...

Andrew Yankanich

Andrew Yankanich

Oct 14, 2016

Mr. Andrew  Yankanich, 89, of Olney, MD died Friday, October 14th, 2016 at Brinton Woods Nursing Home, Sykesville, MD. Mr. Yankanich was born in Chester on Thursday, March 31, 1927,  the son of the late John and Nellie (Adomnik) Yankanich. On September 5, 1953, he married Dorothy Ann (Bittlebrun) Yankanich.  She preceded him in death on October 26, 2011. He...

R. Dean Hinson

R. Dean Hinson

Oct 12, 2016

Mr. R. Dean  Hinson, 89, of W. MacIntosh Road, New Paris, died Wednesday, October 12th, 2016 at Carrol's Rest Home, Bedford. Mr. Hinson was born in Napier Township on Thursday, March 31, 1927,  the son of the late Harry E. and Luella (Miller) Hinson. On June 27, 1947, he married Patricia J. "Pat" (Kinzey) Hinson.  She preceded him in death...

Robert E. Hershberger, Sr.

Robert E. Hershberger, Sr.

Oct 10, 2016

Mr. Robert E. Hershberger, Sr., 79, of Victory Lane, Bedford, died Monday, October 10th, 2016 at UPMC Altoona Hospital, surrounded by his loving family. Mr. Hershberger was born in Cessna on Thursday, April 29, 1937, the son of the late Ray V. and Edna M. Hershberger. On September 13, 1956, in Cumberland, MD, he married M. Jane Foreman, who preceded...

Clarence H. "Jiggers" Miller

Clarence H. "Jiggers" Miller

Oct 6, 2016

Mr. Clarence H. "Jiggers" Miller, 88, of Cortland Road, Schellsburg, died Thursday, October 6th, 2016 at UPMC Bedford Memorial Hospital. Mr. Miller was born in Napier Township on Monday, May 14, 1928,  the son of the late Harry L. and Martha J. (Evans) Miller. On July 17, 1954, he married K. Maxine (Ellenberger) Miller.  In addition to his wife he...

Mina (Wierl)  Barnett

Mina (Wierl) Barnett

Oct 2, 2016

Mrs. Mina Barnett, 81, of Boozer Road, Schellsburg, passed away Sunday, October 2nd, 2016 at home, surrounded by her family. Mrs. Barnett was born in Czechoslovakia on Tuesday, May 7, 1935,  the daughter of the late Joseph and Maria (Schreirer) Wierl. She married the love of her life, Donald Barnett on December 1st, 1975 in Browns Mills, NJ. Along with...

Margaret "Peggy" Frances (Doherty)  Tallion

Margaret "Peggy" Frances (Doherty) Tallion

Sep 30, 2016

Mrs. Margaret "Peggy" Frances Tallion, 76, of Fishertown, died Friday, September 30th, 2016 at her home. Mrs. Tallion was born in Union, NJ on Sunday, July 28, 1940,  the daughter of the late James P. and Margaret Doherty. On September 1, 1974, she married Joseph "Joe" K. Tallion.  In addition to her husband she is survived by Brother- Edward "Ed"...

Patricia (Rommel)  Shuster

Patricia (Rommel) Shuster

Sep 28, 2016

Patricia Rommel Shuster, 84, Everett, PA, passed away peacefully in her sleep at home after brief Hospice care. She was born in Glassport, PA, the daughter of Frank and Harriett (Lyon) Rommel. She married E. G. Bud Shuster on August 27, 1955, in Glassport, PA. Surviving are her husband, Bud; five children:  Peggy Statler (Paul), Congressman Bill Shuster, Debbie King...

Donald S. "Pee-Wee" Jones

Donald S. "Pee-Wee" Jones

Sep 15, 2016

Mr. Donald S. "Pee-Wee"  Jones, 84, of East Pitt Street, Bedford, was called home to be with the Lord on Thursday, September 15th, 2016. Don was born in Bedford on Friday, April 29, 1932,  the son of the late James "Jimmy" and Beatrice (Guyton) Jones. In February of 1957, he married the love of his life, Mary Lou (Cober) Jones.  ...

Mary M. (Deaner)  Carpenter

Mary M. (Deaner) Carpenter

Sep 10, 2016

Mrs. Mary M. Carpenter, 93, of South Market St., Martinsburg, died Saturday, September 10th, 2016 at Homewood Retirement Center. Mrs. Carpenter was born in Schellsburg on Wednesday, November 8, 1922,  the daughter of the late George and Emma (Weyant) Deaner. On January 10, 1945, she married Dale E. Carpenter.  He preceded her in death on July 26, 2002. Mary is...

Alva P. (Patterson)  Kelso

Alva P. (Patterson) Kelso

Sep 9, 2016

Mrs. Alva P. Kelso, 84, of Veterans Blvd.,, Hollidaysburg, died Friday, September 9th, 2016 at Hollidaysburg Veterans Home. Mrs. Kelso was born in Sharpsburg on Tuesday August 30, 1932,  the daughter of the late Robert and Bertha (Marondie) Patterson. On November 21, 1952, she married Rev. Loyal W. Kelso.  He preceded her in death on December 18, 2015. She is...

Mary J. (Rose)  Foor

Mary J. (Rose) Foor

Sep 1, 2016

Mrs. Mary J. Foor, 92, of Sunnyside Road, Bedford died Thursday, September 1st, 2016 at Pennknoll Village. Mrs. Foor was born in Bedford on Friday, June 13, 1924,  the daughter of the late Walter and Mary (Welsh) Rose. She is survived by  Son- Randall Nee, Bedford; Son- Walter husband of Ada Nee, Bedford; Son- Michael husband of Jacquline Nee, Spring...

J. Carolee (Hall)  Davidson

J. Carolee (Hall) Davidson

Aug 31, 2016

Mrs. J. Carolee  Davidson, 68, of East Street, Bedford, died Wednesday, August 31st, 2016 at her home. Mrs. Davidson was born in Roaring Spring on Friday, November 7, 1947,  the daughter of the late Harold and S. Marie (Clapper) Hall. On October 31, 1992, she married Kenneth "Pat" Davidson.  He preceded her in death on May 12, 2008. She is...