Recent Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Schellsburg, PA, Bedford County Pennsylvania & Surrounding Areas
Darlene L. (Benton) Keel
Dec 29, 2015
Mrs. Darlene L. Keel, 74, of Hinton Road, New Paris, died Tuesday, December 29th, 2015 at Memorial Medical Center, Johnstown. Mrs. Keel was born in King Township on Tuesday, September 9, 1941, the daughter of the late Orlo W. and Mereda (Marshall) Benton. In June of 1961, she married Donald E. Keel. He preceded her in death on November 28,...

Robert H. Leppert
Dec 26, 2015
Mr. Robert H. Leppert, 82, of S. Richard St., Bedford, died Saturday, December 26th, 2015 at UPMC Altoona Hospital. Mr. Leppert was born in Schellsburg on Monday, May 1, 1933, the son of the late Earl and Leona (Fleegle) Leppert. In 1958, he married Rose (Reiley) Leppert. she preceded him in death on June 6, 1982. Then on March 5,...
Grace M. (Evans) Herline
Dec 23, 2015
Mrs. Grace M. Herline, 72, of Allegheny Road, Manns Choice, died Wednesday, December 23rd, 2015 at Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center, Johnstown. Mrs. Herline was born in Frostburg, MD on Friday, May 28, 1943, the daughter of the late Shannon and Genevieve (Skelley) Evans. On January 27, 1962, she married Brandon G. Herline. He preceded her in death on May 23,...
Milton C. Cole
Dec 20, 2015
Mr. Milton C. Cole, 75, of Winegardner Road, Schellsburg, passed away Sunday, December 20th, 2015 at Johnstown Memorial Medical Center. Mr. Cole was born in Baltimore, MD on Sunday, May 10, 1940, the son of the late James Mac and Mary Elizabeth Cole. On September 26, 1964, he married June E. (Crane) Cole. In addition to his wife he is...
Rev. Loyal W. Kelso
Dec 18, 2015
Today Sgt. Loyal W. Kelso, one of the remaining veterans of World War II, and also of "The Greatest Generation", heard the call from "The Commander-in Chief of Heaven's armies" to report for duty. His response was, "Yes, Sir, I am on my way!" With those words, he left this world for his new assignment in the future world, serving...
Joseph M. Conner
Dec 17, 2015
Mr. Joseph M. Conner, 88, of Clearville, formerly of Towson, MD, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family on Thursday, December 17th, 2015 after a lengthy illness at Rebecca's Personal Care Home, Everett. Mr. Conner was born in Baltimore, MD on Saturday, August 27, 1927, the son of the late Francis Earl and Elizabeth (O'Connor) Conner. On March 29, 1974,...
Randy Lee Hall
Dec 15, 2015
Mr. Randy Lee Hall, 59, of Addison Ridge Road, Breezewood, passed away Tuesday, December 15th, 2015. Mr. Hall was born in Snake Spring Township on Wednesday, June 27, 1956, he was the son of Cora Mae (Williams) Hall of Clearville and the late Benjamin Hall. In addition to his mother, he is survived by Son- Jake L. Hall and fiancee...
Norman W. Cathers
Dec 9, 2015
Mr. Norman W. Cathers, age 77, of Pavia Road, Imler, died Wednesday, December 9th, 2015 at Golden Living Center, Altoona. Mr. Cathers was born in Bedford on Thursday, November 10, 1938, the son of the late Benjamin and Mary Etta (Claar) Cathers. On March 17, 1968, he married Shirley J. (Ellis) Cathers. In addition to his wife he is survived...
David A. Kinzey
Dec 8, 2015
Mr. David A. Kinzey, 61, of Mountain Road, Schellsburg, died Tuesday, December 8th, 2015 as the result of a machinery accident at UPMC Bedford Memorial Hospital. Mr. Kinzey was born in Snake Spring Township on Monday, February 1, 1954, the son of the late Byron R. and LaVerne (Berkey) Kinzey. On May 28, 1993, he married Rose M. (Hadix) Kinzey. ...
Robert W. "Bobby" Perrin
Dec 7, 2015
Mr. Robert. W. "Bobby" Perrin, age 71, of BFJ Mobile Park Road, Bedford, died Monday, December 7th, 2015 at UPMC Altoona Hospital. Mr. Perrin was born in Pittsburgh on Saturday, June 24, 1944, the son of the late William Ross Perrin and Evelyn (Koontz) Bulger. He is survived by Brother- Edward "Otis" husband of Katrina (Weaver) Perrin, Everett; Step-Father- Harry...
Charles F. "Chuck" Rhodes
Dec 6, 2015
Mr. Charles F. "Chuck" Rhodes, 57, of Ford Cab Road, Fishertown, passed away Sunday, December 6th, 2015 at UPMC Bedford Memorial Hospital. Mr. Rhodes was born in Huntingdon on Thursday, April 3, 1958, the son of the late Rev. Charlie and June (Rogers) Rhodes. On September 15, 2000, he married Romona E. (Weyant) Rhodes. In addition to his wife he...
Paul J. Griffith
Dec 5, 2015
Mr. Paul J Griffith, 63, of Buena Road, Schellsburg, died Saturday, December 5th, 2015 at Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center, Johnstown. Mr. Griffith was born in Snake Spring Township on Sunday, September 21, 1952, the son of the late Harry and Stella (Suder) Griffith. He is survived by Brother-in-Law- James Whysong, Manns Choice; Sister-in-Law- Mary Belle Griffith, Schellsburg. Paul is also...
Edna O. Williams
Nov 30, 2015
Edna Ott Williams 95 of Media, passed away November 30th, 2015 at Fair Acres Nursing Home. Edna was born on January 31, 1920 in Bedford. She was the oldest daughter of the late Lester Blair and Ilgra (Hillegas) Ott. Before her retirement, Edna was employed by Wyeth-Ayerst Laboratories in Philadelphia. She also served as a Corporal in the US Army...
Mildred Jean (Camin) Rowan
Nov 29, 2015
Mildred Jean Rowan 92, of Bedford, passed away Sunday, November 29, 2015 at Colonial Courtyard in Bedford. She was born September 21, 1923 at the home of her parents on Mount Washington in Pittsburgh. She was the daughter of the late Rudolph T. and Anna (Yeager) Camin. Her husband Chester L. Rowan preceded her in death on February 20, 1989....
Loraine E. "Lorie" (Gilliland) Berkebile
Nov 21, 2015
Loraine E. “Lorie” Berkebile, 90, went home to be with her Lord on Saturday, November 21, 2015 at Colonial Courtyard in Bedford. Born November 30, 1924 in Altoona, she was the daughter of the late Charles and Mary (Vandrew) Gilliland. In addition to her parents, Lorie was preceded in death by her husband of 65 years and 11 months, Clifford...
Barbara J. (Shippey) Deeter
Nov 21, 2015
Barbara J. Deeter, 73, of Glade Pike, Manns Choice died Saturday, November 21st, 2015 at her home. Mrs. Deeter was born in Juniata Township on Tuesday, October 13, 1942, the of the late Ralph S. and Mary E. (Adams) Shippey. On September 25, 1965, she married Jack W. Deeter. In addition to her husband, she is survived by Son- Scott...
Barry E. Stufft
Nov 19, 2015
Mr. Barry E. Stufft, 69, of Lovely Road, Alum Bank died Thursday, November 19th, 2015 at UPMC Altoona Hospital. Mr. Stufft was born in Alum Bank on Saturday, December 22, 1945, the son of the late Clair Stufft and Dorothy (Lamburn) Stufft-Warner. On May 29, 1976, he married Cheryl J. (Mickey) Stufft. In addition to his wife he is survived...
Barbara Joan (McCue) Norden
Nov 18, 2015
Mrs. Barbara Joan Norden, 84, of Bedford, died Wednesday, November 18th, 2015 at Donahoe Manor Nursing Home. Mrs. Norden was born in Muskegon, MI on Friday, October 9, 1931, the daughter of the late James and Gladys (Temberg) McCue. She was married to Jacob Norden. He preceded her in death on April 6, 1973. She is survived by Son- Roger...
Connie A. Steach
Nov 17, 2015
Connie A. Steach,69, of Bedford died Tuesday, November 17th, 2015 at UPMC Bedford Memorial Hospital. Connie was born in Bedford on Sunday, November 25, 1945, she was the daughter of the late Peter Yurick and Helen (Miller) Cornell. After the death of her mother Helen, Connie was adopted by her maternal grandparents, the late James C. and Grace M. Miller. ...
S. Pearl (Ringler) Dull
Nov 15, 2015
Mrs. S. Pearl Dull, 89, of Cortland Road, Alum Bank died Sunday, November 15th, 2015 at Johnstown Memorial Medical Center. Mrs. Dull was born in Buffalo Mills on Saturday, January 2, 1926, the daughter of the late Lawrence and Anna (Burkett) Ringler. On May 8, 1948, she married Earl W. Dull. He preceded her in death on September 15, 1998....