Recent Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Schellsburg, PA, Bedford County Pennsylvania & Surrounding Areas
Mildred K. Koontz
Feb 18, 2016
Mrs. Mildred K. Koontz, 93, of Egolf Road, Bedford, died Thursday, February 18th, 2016 at Colonial Courtyard. Mrs. Koontz was born in Friends Cove on Friday, March 24, 1922, the daughter of the late Roy V. and Daisy (Nevitt) Koontz. On December 19, 1944, she married Franklin A. Koontz. In addition to her husband she is survived by Daughter- Linda,...
Margaret M. (Feathers) Berkheimer
Feb 15, 2016
Mrs. Margaret M. Berkheimer, 85, of Bedford went home to be with the Lord, Monday, February 15th, 2016 at Donahoe Manor Nursing Home. Mrs. Berkheimer was born in Blue Knob on Thursday, July 10, 1930, the daughter of the late Elmer and Emma (Seymour) Feathers. On March 10, 1956, she married Harry Leroy Berkheimer. He preceded her in death on...
Peggy J. (Carper) Henry
Feb 14, 2016
Jesus said, “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest” Matthew 11: 28-30. Peggy J. Henry 79, of Bedford entered into eternal rest on February 14, 2016 after a long and courageous battle with ovarian cancer. Peggy was born on September 17, 1936 and was the daughter of the late James F....
Mary Lucille (Glotfelty) Cessna
Feb 13, 2016
Mrs. Mary Lucille Cessna, 96, of Bedford Valley Road, Centerville, passed away Saturday, February 13th, 2016 at Western Maryland Health System in Cumberland, MD. Mrs. Cessna was born in McHenry, Garrett County, MD on Friday, May 2, 1919, the daughter of the late Howard and Lula (Broadwater) Glotfelty. On September 1st, 1950, she married Clarence M. "Sambo" Cessna. In addition...
Ronald B. Saxe
Feb 2, 2016
Mr. Ronald B. Saxe, 89, of Peter Street, Schellsburg, died Tuesday, February 2nd, 2016 at UPMC Bedford Memorial Hospital. Mr. Saxe was born in St. Louis, MO on Monday, September 20, 1926, the son of the late Walter and Hazel (Blackstone) Saxe. On December 13, 1952, he married Jean H. (Sikkila) Saxe. In addition to his wife he is survived...
Sara Jean (Turner) Downing
Feb 2, 2016
Mrs. Sara Jean Downing, 82, of McLean, VA, died Tuesday, February 2nd, 2016 at Envoy of Alexandria Nursing Home in Alexandria, VA. Mrs. Downing was born in Bedford on Saturday, July 8, 1933, the daughter of the late Andrew Earl and Sara Susan (Hartman) Turner. Jean was preceded in death by her husband, Churchill Ferrier Downing and by a step...
Norma Jean (Bridaham) Sone
Feb 2, 2016
Mrs. Norma Jean Sone, 89, of Chalybeate Road, Bedford died Tuesday, February 2nd, 2016 at Colonial Courtyard. Mrs. Sone was born in Bedford Township on Saturday, May 1, 1926, the daughter of the late John Henry and Ruth Arvilla (Mock) Bridaham. On September 6, 1946, she married Jacob B. "Jake" Sone. He preceded her in death on April 26, 1997....
Heidi A. (Witpractiger) Dishong
Feb 1, 2016
Mrs. Heidi A. Dishong, 54, of Cozy Retreat Lane, Schellsburg, went on to glory on Monday, February 1st, 2016 at her home. Heidi was born in Johnstown on Wednesday, November 15, 1961, daughter of the Raymond Witpractiger of Plymouth, CA and the late Rosemary E. (Hughes) Witpractiger-Jackson. She is survived by Son- Benjamin P. husband of Krista (Corle) Dishong, Osterburg;...
Allen L. Schooley, Sr.
Jan 27, 2016
Mr. Allen L. Schooley, Sr., 88, of Bedford, went to his eternal home on Wednesday, January 27th, 2016 at UPMC Altoona Hospital, surrounded by his loving family. Mr. Schooley was born in Harrisonville on Friday, February 25, 1927, the son of the late A. Vernon and Bertha (Hanks) Schooley. On March 17, 1985, he married Jean (Guyton) Rightnour Foor Schooley. ...
Raymond G. Shepherd
Jan 26, 2016
Mr. Raymond G. Shepherd, 74, of Shangri Lane, Bedford, died Tuesday, January 26th, 2016 at UPMC Altoona Hospital. Mr. Shepherd was born in Montpelier, ID on Friday, December 5, 1941, the son of the late Edward "Pete" and Julie Margaret (Gerber) Shepherd. On October 11, 1986, he married Edith P. "Edie" (Growden) Shepherd. In addition to his wife he is...
Jeanne B. (Counet) Kmetz
Jan 26, 2016
Mrs. Jeanne B. Kmetz, 92, of Dunnings Creek Road, New Paris, died Tuesday, January 26th, 2016 at home. Mrs. Kmetz was born in Belgium on Monday, September 30, 1923, the daughter of the late Louis and Blanche (Brochard) Counet. On September 15, 1945, she married Francis L. "Fritz" Kmetz. He preceded her in death on October 27, 2000. She is...
Thomas A. Smith
Jan 24, 2016
Mr. Thomas A. Smith, 66, Alum Bank, formerly of Rosedale (Baltimore), went home to be with Jesus on Sunday, January 24th, 2016 at UPMC Altoona Hospital. Mr. Smith was born in Baltimore, MD on Monday, May 23, 1949, the son of the late Lewis A. and Jessie L. (Sheean) Smith. On November 14, 1972, he married Mary "Kathy" Smith. In...
Helen N. (Miller) Winegardner
Jan 23, 2016
Mrs. Helen N. Winegardner, 92, of Valley Road, Schellsburg died Saturday, January 23rd, 2016 at Donahoe Manor. Mrs. Winegardner was born in W. St. Clair Township on Friday, July 13, 1923, the daughter of the late Guy S. and Katherine (Seese) Miller. On June 24, 1944, she married Richard G. "Dick" Winegardner. He preceded her in death on November 10,...
Roy R. Mellott
Jan 19, 2016
Mr. Roy R. Mellott, 83, of Butler, formerly of Bedford County, died Tuesday, January 19th, 2016 at VNA Inpatient Hospice in Butler. Mr. Mellott was born in Everett on Monday, November 14, 1932, the son of the late Charles and Hester (Colledge) Mellott. On January 29, 1955, he married Audrey J. (Mitchell) Mellott. In addition to his wife he is...
Irvin "Bud" Speicher
Jan 19, 2016
Mr. Irvin "Bud" Speicher, 62, of E. Main St., Everett, died Tuesday, January 19th, 2016 at Pennknoll Village. Mr. Speicher was born at the Bedford Hospital on Friday, March 6, 1953, the son of the late John and Ruth (Nunamaker) Speicher. He is survived by Daughter- Stephanie Poet and fiancé Christopher Griffith, Martinsburg; Grandchildren- Trystan & Ethon; Brother- Roger Nunamaker;...
L. Louise "Weezie" (Berkey) Claycomb
Jan 18, 2016
Mrs. L. Louise "Weezie" (Berkey) Claycomb, 88, of Covered Bridge Road, Osterburg, died Monday, January 18th, 2016 at UPMC Altoona Hospital. Mrs. Claycomb was born in Osterburg on Monday, January 16, 1928, the daughter of the late Harvey and Mary Catherine (Ake) Berkey. On January 26, 1954, she married C. Floyd Claycomb. He preceded her in death on July 20,...
Donald S. "Donnie" Conrath, Sr.
Jan 15, 2016
Mr. Donald S. "Donnie" Conrath, Sr., 47, of Altoona, died Friday, January 15th, 2016 at UPMC Altoona Hospital. Mr. Conrath was born in Bedford on Monday, May 6, 1968, the son of Betty (Kagarise) Conrath of Osterburg and the late John Jacob Conrath. In addition to his mother, he is survived by Son- Donnie S. Conrath, Jr., Bedford; Son- Douglas...
Eleanor J. (Geisler) Green
Jan 8, 2016
Mrs. Eleanor J. Green, 80, of Pennknoll Road, Everett, formerly of Old Quaker Church Road, Fishertown, died Friday, January 8th, 2016 at Pennknoll Village. Mrs. Green was born in Bedford on Saturday, April 20, 1935, the daughter of the late Lewis E. and Jessie (Holderbaum) Geisler. On July 14, 1957, she married Leonard N. Green. He preceded her in death...
Marion L. (Miller) Dull
Jan 7, 2016
Mrs. Marion L. Dull, 87, of Lincoln Highway, Manns Choice, died Thursday, January 7th, 2016 at Memorial Medical Center, Johnstown. Mrs. Dull was born in E. St. Clair Township on Wednesday, November 14, 1928, the daughter of the late Lester and S. Ada (Steele) Miller. On November 18, 1949, she married Dudley P. Dull. He preceded her in death on...
Emile R. Slick
Jan 4, 2016
Mr. Emile R. Slick, 98, of Friendship Village, Bedford, died Monday, January 4th, 2016 at Donahoe Manor Nursing Home. Mr. Slick was born in New Paris on Monday, December 10, 1917, the son of the late John and Lillie (Gordon) Slick. On May 10, 1942, he married Zona M. (Weaver) Slick. She preceded him in death on February 17, 2012....
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