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

Marjorie B. (Bollman)  Stultz

Marjorie B. (Bollman) Stultz

Aug 31, 2015

Mrs. Marjorie B. Stultz, 84, of Oak Lane, Everett died Monday, August 31st, 2015 at Pennknoll Village. Mrs. Stultz was born in Everett on Sunday, August 9, 1931, the daughter of the late W. Stanley and Elda (Hockenberry) Bollman. On January 19, 1949, she married Joseph E. Stultz.  He preceded her in death on March 19, 1997. She is survived...

Earl Brown, Jr.

Earl Brown, Jr.

Aug 30, 2015

On August 30, 2015, Earl was welcomed home to see the glory of his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. He is now reunited with loved ones who passed before him. He was preceded in death by his mother Lena Brown (Corle), father Earl Brown, daughter Kathryn Walter (Brown), brothers Gerald, Sheldon, Bernard and sister Violet. Earl was born in Cairnbrook...

Gary L. McVicker

Gary L. McVicker

Aug 26, 2015

Mr. Gary L. McVicker, 63, of Industrial Ave., Bedford, died Wednesday, August 26th, 2015 at his home. Mr. McVicker was born in Manns Choice on Friday, December 21, 1951,  he son of the late Jacob and Betty (Hann) McVicker. He is survived by  Son- Matthew J. Hillegass, Everett; Son- Kenneth E. McVicker, Manns Choice; Daughter- Tammy M. McVicker, Everett; Son-...

Doris O. (Jewell)  Abbott

Doris O. (Jewell) Abbott

Aug 25, 2015

Mrs. Doris O. Abbott, 82, of Donahoe Road, Bedford, passed quietly in the presence of her God on Tuesday, August 25th, 2015 at Donahoe Manor Nursing Home. Mrs. Abbott was born in Concord, DE on Monday, January 30, 1933,  the daughter of the late William and Ola (Joseph) Jewell. On May 16, 1950, she married Rev. D. Lloyd Abbott.  He...

Henry G. "Ike" Will

Henry G. "Ike" Will

Aug 21, 2015

Mr. Henry G. "Ike"  Will, 62, of Black Hollow Road, Schellsburg died Friday, August 21st, 2015 at Donahoe Manor. Mr. Will was born in Bedford on Friday, January 16, 1953,  the son of the late George Eugene and Mary E. (Manges) Will. He is survived by  Daughter- Misty Dawn Kesner wife of  D.R., Bedford; Daughter- Vanessa Will, Atlanta, GA; Grandson-...

James L. Brallier

James L. Brallier

Aug 21, 2015

Mr. James L Brallier, 74, of Rock Hill Church Road, Clearville, went to his heavenly home Friday, August 21st, 2015 with his family at his side. Mr. Brallier was born at the Everett Hospital on Thursday, October 17, 1940,  the son of the late James W. and Catherine (King) Brallier. On August 21, 1961, he married Helen M. (Williams) Brallier.  ...

Carrie Louise (Heming)  Ward

Carrie Louise (Heming) Ward

Aug 19, 2015

Mrs. Carrie Louise Ward, 77, of Lincoln Drive, Bedford, died Wednesday, August 19th, 2015 at Windber Hospice. Mrs. Ward was born in Bedford on Monday, September 20, 1937,  the daughter of the late Theodore and Irma (Divley) Heming. On September 16, 1961, she married Melvin Lloyd Ward.  In addition to her husband she is survived by Daughter- Barbara L. wife...

J. Frank Williams

J. Frank Williams

Aug 12, 2015

Mr. J. Frank  Williams, 79, of Orchard Way, Bedford, died Wednesday, August 12th, 2015 at Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center, Johnstown. Mr. Williams was born in Johnstown on Wednesday, August 21, 1935,  the son of the late John E. and Pearl (Pataki) Williams. He is survived by  Son- Michael K. husband of  Rhonda Williams, Woodbridge, VA; Son- Michael Robert husband of  ...

Julia C. Bruck (Lockard)  Salvato

Julia C. Bruck (Lockard) Salvato

Aug 9, 2015

Julia (Bruck) Salvato, 97, a resident of Wayne Woodlands Manor,  Waymart, PA and formerly of Wilmington, DE and Bedford County, died on Sunday, August 9,  2015 at Regional Hospital of Scranton. Born on December 8, 1917 in Hanover, VA, she was the daughter of the late John Merle and Emma (Clapper) Lockard.  Julia was a cook at several restaurants before...

Veryl J. Callihan

Veryl J. Callihan

Aug 6, 2015

Mr. Veryl J. Callihan, 64, of Buena Road, Schellsburg, died Thursday, August 6th, 2015 at UPMC Altoona Hospital. Mr. Callihan was born in New Paris on Monday, February 12, 1951,  the son of Lucille (Oldham) Callihan of Schellsburg and the late Harry A. Callihan. On June 12, 1971, he married Susan K. (Egolf) Callihan.  She preceded him in death on...

Frances A. (Smith)  Pensyl

Frances A. (Smith) Pensyl

Jul 23, 2015

Mrs. Frances A. Pensyl, 87, of  Main St., Osterburg, died Thursday, July 23rd, 2015 at The Village at Morrison Cove, Martinsburg. Mrs. Pensyl was born in Kimmel Township on Saturday, May 19, 1928,  the daughter of the late Nelson and Mary Elizabeth (Kimmel) Smith. On July 31, 1948, she married Carl W. Pensyl.  He preceded her in death on August...

Jane E. (Cuppett)  Manges

Jane E. (Cuppett) Manges

Jul 22, 2015

Mrs. Jane E. Manges, age 86, of Colonial Courtyard, Bedford, died at 3:15 PM, Wednesday, July 22nd, 2015 at Pennknoll Village. Mrs. Manges was born in New Paris on Saturday, December 8, 1928,  the daughter of the late Winter "Splint" and Marie "Pete" (Mock) Cuppett. She is survived by  Daughter Kathie L. wife of  Paul Hansen, Schellsburg; Son- Gregory E....

Earnest Timothy Conrath

Earnest Timothy Conrath

Jul 11, 2015

Earnest Timothy Conrath, 58, of Statesville, and formerly of Bedford, PA, passed away Saturday evening, July 11, 2015 at Gordon Hospice House. He was born in Bedford on January 11, 1957,  the son of Betty Kagarise Conrath of Osterburg and the late John Jacob Conrath. Those left to cherish his memory are his mother, Betty; daughter Tiffany Williams and boyfriend...

Douglas G. Potter

Douglas G. Potter

Jul 10, 2015

Mr. Douglas G. Potter, 69, of Addington Road, Breezewood died Friday, July 10th, 2015 at UPMC Shadyside Hospital, Pittsburgh. Mr. Potter was born in Baltimore, MD on Tuesday, December 18, 1945,  the son of the late Cliffton and Madeline (O'Brien) Potter. On September 24, 1983, he married Karen L. (Addington) Potter. In addition to his wife he is survived by...

Dion V. "Buddy" Hankinson

Dion V. "Buddy" Hankinson

Jul 9, 2015

Mr. Dion V. "Buddy"  Hankinson, 82, of Juniata St., New Baltimore went to be with his beloved wife whom he missed dearly on Thursday, July 9th, 2015 at Conemaugh Medical Center, Johnstown. Mr. Hankinson was born in New Baltimore on Friday, September 30, 1932,  the son of the late D.H. "Nash" and Grace (Callahan) Hankinson. On August 30, 1952, he...

Betty L. "Nana" (Pingtella)  Shank

Betty L. "Nana" (Pingtella) Shank

Jul 7, 2015

Mrs. Betty L. "Nana"  Shank, 82, of Rocklick Hollow Road, New Paris, died Tuesday, July 7th, 2015 at her home. Mrs. Shank was born in Johnstown on Thursday, August 11, 1932, the daughter of the late Louis and Rosella (Galordi) Pingtella. On January 14, 1956, she married Terry A. Shank, Sr.  He preceded her in death on December 23, 1999....

William T. Howsare

William T. Howsare

Jun 29, 2015

Mr. William T. Howsare, 49, of Cooks Mill Road, Hyndman, died at 12:47 AM, Monday, June 29th, 2015 at UPMC Altoona Hospital. Mr. Howsare was born in Bedford on Friday, November 26, 1965,  the son of Shirley A. (Boyle) Howsare of Bedford and the late  Clyde R. "Bill" Howsare. In addition to his mother, he is survived by  Son- William...

Cloette D. (Hart)  Defibaugh

Cloette D. (Hart) Defibaugh

Jun 27, 2015

Mrs. Cloette D. Defibaugh, 84, formerly of Brant Hollow Road, Buffalo Mills, passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 27th, 2015 at Pennknoll Village. Mrs. Defibaugh was born in Middletown on Wednesday, January 21, 1931, the daughter of the late Walter S. and Emma E. (Whitfield) Hart. On April 2, 1948, she married Harry F. Defibaugh.  He preceded her in death...

Louise G. Knauer

Louise G. Knauer

Jun 23, 2015

Mrs. Louise G. Knauer, 87, of Bedford, formerly of Tire Hill, died Tuesday, June 23rd, 2015 at Donahoe Manor Nursing Home. Mrs. Knauer was born in Conemaugh Township, Somerset County on Wednesday, February 8, 1928,  the daughter of the late Isaac and Edith (Amistadi) Lorenzi. On July 2, 1951, she married Harry D. Knauer.  He preceded her in death on...

Monty S. Guyer

Monty S. Guyer

Jun 21, 2015

Mr. Monty S. Guyer, 56, of Guyer Corner Road, New Enterprise died Sunday, June 21st, 2015 at UPMC Altoona Hospital. Mr. Guyer was born in Roaring Spring on Wednesday, October 8, 1958,  he was the son of E. Darlene (Over) Guyer of New Enterprise and the late  Donald R. Guyer. On August 28, 1987, he married Deborah A. (Koontz) Guyer.  ...