Recent Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Schellsburg, PA, Bedford County Pennsylvania & Surrounding Areas
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...
Lawrence B. Hill
May 21, 2016
Mr. Lawrence B. Hill, 89, of Homewood at Martinsburg, died Saturday, May 21st, 2016 at Nason Hospital, Roaring Spring. Mr. Hill was born in Minot, ND on Sunday, October 10, 1926, the son of the late Thomas B. and Mina (Card) Hill. On April 15, 1948, he married Marilyn W. (Williams) Hill at the Pittsburgh Fire House. In addition to...
Harry Ross "Sonny" Shaffer
May 21, 2016
Mr. Harry Ross "Sonny" Shaffer, 87, of Meadow Lane, Bedford, formerly of New Paris, died Saturday, May 21st, 2016 at Pennknoll Village. Mr. Shaffer was born in Napier Township on Friday, April 26, 1929, the son of the late R.E. Shaffer and Fannie (Rose) Shaffer. On January 20, 1951, he married Betty J. (Fisher) Shaffer. She preceded him in death...
Marian R. (Sell) Bollman
May 17, 2016
Mrs. Marian R. Bollman, 88, of Bedford, died Tuesday, May 17th, 2016 at her home. Mrs. Bollman was born in Allentown on Saturday, October 15, 1927, the daughter of the late James and Mamie (Pennepecker) Sell. She was the wife of Albert M. Bollman, who preceded her in death on May 27, 1985. She is survived by Daughter- Sharon wife...
G. Jean (Wambaugh) Ford
May 15, 2016
Mrs. G. Jean Ford, 73, of Mexico Road, Everett, died Sunday, May 15th, 2016 at Pennknoll Village. Mrs. Ford was born in Johnstown on Tuesday, June 30, 1942, the daughter of the late George and Mary (Christner) Wambaugh. On February 27, 1960, she married Eugene W. "Gene" Ford. In addition to her husband she is survived by Son- Timothy husband...
James T. Miller
May 14, 2016
Mr. James T. Miller, 49 of West Pitt Street, Bedford, died Saturday, May 14, 2016. Mr. Miller was born in Chester on Thursday, March 9, 1967, the son of the late Foster J. and Beatrice (O’Brien) Miller. He is survived by half-brother, Tracy Miller of Prospect Park; stepmother, Margaret (Sadler) Miller of Schellsburg; stepbrother, Doug Mathews of Schellsburg. He is...
Alverna E. Heltzel
May 11, 2016
Alverna E. Heltzel, 83, of Eichler Road, Fishertown, passed away on Wednesday, May 11th, 2016 at Donahoe Manor Nursing Home. Alverna was born in Friends Cove on Thursday, May 26, 1932, the daughter of the late Ira Heltzel and Ada G. (Rose) Heltzel Palmer. She is survived by Son- David W. Perrin, Artemas; Son- Dennis P. Heltzel, Friends Cove; Daughter-...
Owen L. Miller
May 10, 2016
Mr. Owen L. Miller, 76, of New Paris, passed away Tuesday, May 10th, 2016 at his home. Mr. Miller was born in W. St. Clair Township on Friday, July 21, 1939, the son of the late Bruce R. Miller and Irene (Hoover) Miller-Russell. He is survived by his wife, Llene M. (Nunamaker) Miller and these children; Son- Dale Miller; Daughter-...


