Recent Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Schellsburg, PA, Bedford County Pennsylvania & Surrounding Areas
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...
Joyce W. (Whitcomb) Allison
Jun 24, 2016
Mrs. Joyce W. Allison, 81, of King St. Clair Road, Alum Bank, died Friday, June 24th, 2016 at UPMC Altoona Hospital. Mrs. Allison was born in Johnstown on Monday, April 8, 1935, the daughter of the late Warren and Ruth (Clark) Whitcomb. On April 19, 1958, she married Donald R. Allison. In addition to her husband, she is survived by...
Barbara Joan (Housel) Rouzer
Jun 23, 2016
Barbara Joan (pronounced Jo Ann) Rouzer, 82, of Fleming Island, FL, formerly of Cumberland, MD died Thursday, June 23rd, 2016 surrounded by her children She was born in Bedford, on June 17, 1934, the daughter of the late Harvey Irvin and Ora (Sheirer) Housel. Barbara Joan was married to Eugene H. "Mickey" Rouzer. He preceded her in death on January...
Edith Jean (Horn) Holland
Jun 20, 2016
Mrs. Edith Jean Holland,94, formerly of Fishertown, died Monday, June 20th, 2016 at Rest Assured Living Center, Meyersdale. Mrs. Holland was born in Yukon, on Thursday, November 3, 1921, the daughter of the late John Roy and Mary Jane (Martin) Horn. On August 14, 1944, at the Bedford Presbyterian Church, she was married to Stanford Walton Holland by Rev. R.S....
F. Annette (Knisely) Frederick
Jun 19, 2016
Mrs. F. Annette Frederick, 80, of Fawn Hollow Road, Bedford, died Sunday, June 19th, 2016 at Pennknoll Village. Mrs. Frederick was born in Bedford on Monday, November 11, 1935, the daughter of the late D. Elwood and Laura (Snyder) Knisely. On December 22, 1956, she married Edwin C. "Pete" Frederick in Johnstown. He preceded her in death on November 19,...

Roger L. Quarry
Jun 19, 2016
Mr. Roger L. Quarry, 84, of Cowan School Road, New Enterprise, formerly of Imler, died Sunday, June 19th, 2016 at his home. Mr. Quarry was born in Roaring Spring on Friday, February 26, 1932, the son of the late Pearl (Quarry) Glass. On August 24, 1953, he married Jeanette (Yingling) Quarry. She preceded him in death on April 30, 1998....
Clifford D. "Kip" Imler
Jun 17, 2016
Mr. Clifford D. "Kip" Imler, 84, of Colonial Courtyard, Bedford, formerly of Alum Bank, died Friday, June 17th, 2016 at Pennknoll Village. Mr. Imler was born in Roaring Spring on October 13, 1931, the son of the late John C. and Margaret (Kagarise) Imler. On May 28, 1955, he married Alice "Betty" (Metzker) Imler. In addition to his wife he...

Richard B. Lyons
Jun 9, 2016
Mr. Richard B. Lyons, 63, of Bard Hollow, died Thursday, June 9th, 2016 at his home. Mr. Lyons was born in Trenton, New Jersey on Saturday, June 14, 1952, the son of the late Bruce C. and Edith A. (Breth) Lyons. He is survived by Sister- Debby S. wife of Ralph Muench, Groveville, NJ; Sister- Carol A. Muench, New Egypt,...
Benjamin H. Blackburn
Jun 5, 2016
Mr. Benjamin H. Blackburn, 79, of Freedom Lane, Schellsburg, died Sunday, June 5th, 2016, after a courageous battle with pancreatic & lung cancer, at his home Mr. Blackburn was born in Napier Township on Saturday, May 1, 1937, he was the son of the late Preston and Gladys (Adkins) Blackburn. On May 28, 1959, he married Alice L. (Kipp) Blackburn. ...
Harry A. Claycomb
May 26, 2016
Mr. Harry A. Claycomb, 66, of Indian Eve Road, New Paris, died Thursday, May 26th, 2016 at James E. Van Zandt VA Medical Center, Altoona. Mr. Claycomb was born in E. St. Clair Township on Thursday, February 2, 1950, the son of the late Daniel W. and Pearl E. (Gates) Claycomb. On July 5, 1978, he married Carol I. (Morgart)...
William E. "Pappy Bill" Winesickle
May 26, 2016
Mr. William E. "Pappy Bill" Winesickle, 64, of W. Pitt St., Bedford, died on Thursday, May 26th, 2016. After a brief illness, Bill went to be with the Lord in the arms of his loving wife, Tina. Mr. Winesickle was born in Bedford on Monday, November 26, 1951, the son of the late Irvin and Flora Mae (Winesickle) Diehl. On...