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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.  ...

John Ray Koontz

John Ray Koontz

Jun 18, 2015

Mr. John Ray  Koontz, 80, of Shangri Lane, Bedford, formerly of Dutch Corner, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, June 18th, 2015 at UPMC Bedford Memorial Hospital. Mr. Koontz was born in Bedford on Saturday, July 7, 1934,  the son of the late Lloyd A. and Margaret E. (Dibert) Koontz. John served in the US Army from...

Anna Louise (Ickes)  Cessna

Anna Louise (Ickes) Cessna

Jun 15, 2015

Anna Louise Cessna, 78, of Valley Road, Colerain Township died Monday, June 15th, 2015 at Homewood at Martinsburg. Mrs. Cessna was born in St. Clairsville on Wednesday, July 8, 1936.  She was the daughter of the late Homer Clair and Mildred A. (Emerick) Ickes. On July 8, 1953, she married Henry Lee Cessna.  In addition to her husband  is survived...

Eugene H. "Blue" Troutman

Eugene H. "Blue" Troutman

Jun 9, 2015

Mr. Eugene H. "Blue"  Troutman, 52, of Manassas Gap Road, Centerville died Tuesday, June 9th, 2015 at his home. Mr. Troutman was born in Cumberland, MD. on Tuesday, December 11, 1962,  the son of Charles Troutman, Sr., of Centerville and the late Doris J. (Bennett) Troutman. In addition to his father, he is survived by  Sister- Madelene Troutman, Bedford; Brother-...

Terry W. Wilfong

Terry W. Wilfong

Jun 6, 2015

Mr. Terry W. Wilfong, 68, of Colerain Township, Bedford County PA, died Saturday, June 6th, 2015 at UPMC Altoona with his family by his side after a brief illness due to complications from gallbladder surgery. Mr. Wilfong was born in Economy Boro, Beaver County on August 22, 1946, the son of the late Elmer and Billie (Nesbitt) Wilfong. On April...

Albert V. Mellott

Albert V. Mellott

Jun 3, 2015

Mr. Albert V. Mellott, 74, of E. Penn St., Bedford died Wednesday, June 3rd, 2015 at UPMC Altoona Hospital Mr. Mellott was born in Everett on Saturday, March 29, 1941, the son of the late Ollie and Hattie (Hann) Mellott. On June 22, 1963, he married  Phyllis (Moorehead) Mellott. In addition to his wife he is survived by Son- David...

Ronald Paul Lindsey

Ronald Paul Lindsey

May 28, 2015

Mr. Ronald Paul Lindsey, 54, of Sams St., Bedford, went home to be with the Lord and family members on Thursday, May 28th, 2015 at UPMC Altoona Hospital. Mr. Lindsey was born in Roaring Spring on Saturday, July 9, 1960, the son of Doris M. (Berkey) Lindsey of Osterburg the and the late Paul E. Lindsey. Ronnie and his companion,...

Samuel Irvin Way

Samuel Irvin Way

May 27, 2015

Mr. Samuel Irvin Way, 92, of Fishertown died Wednesday, May 27th, 2015 at his home. Mr. Way was born in East St. Clair Twp. on Monday, August 7, 1922.  He was the son of the late Roy Thomas and Lillie (Miller) Way. He is survived by  Daughter- Diana C. wife of  Tom Beaver, Fishertown; Son- Robert S. husband of  Alice...

Edna Nellie Marlin

Edna Nellie Marlin

May 26, 2015

Edna Nellie Marlin, 58, of Bedford, died Tuesday, May 26th, 2015 at UPMC Altoona Hospital. Miss Marlin was born in Nason Hospital, Roaring Spring on Tuesday, July 17, 1956,  she was the daughter of Charles George Marlin of Three Springs and the late  Virginia Olive Mae (Sparks) Marlin. In addition to her father, she is survived by  Sister- Arlene O....

Carl M. Judy

Carl M. Judy

May 24, 2015

Carl M. Judy, 66, of Cumberland Road, Bedford, died Sunday, May 24th, 2015 at Pennknoll Village. Carl was born in Bedford Township on Friday, October 22, 1948.  He was the son of the late Melvin A. and Edna A. (Price) Judy. He is survived by  Sister- Janet L. wife of  Charles E. Logsdon, Overton. TX; Nephew- Dale A. Logsdon, Arp,...

Lillian M. (Poling)  Replogle

Lillian M. (Poling) Replogle

May 20, 2015

Mrs. Lillian M. Replogle, 85, of Orchard Hollow Road, Manns Choice, died at 6:35 PM, Wednesday, May 20th, 2015 at her home. Mrs. Replogle was born in Harrison Twp. on Tuesday, January 14, 1930,  the daughter of the late Harry and Elsie (Wertz) Poling. On December 11, 1949, she married Donald E. "Pete" Replogle, Sr.  In addition to her husband...

Clair W. Morgart

Clair W. Morgart

May 17, 2015

Mr. Clair W. Morgart, 92, of Rainsburg, died Sunday, May 17th, 2015 at Colonial Courtyard. Mr. Morgart was born in Bedford on Monday, September 25, 1922,  the son of the late Richard B. and Irene Sadie (Bingham) Morgart. On June 14, 1947, he married Amy Louise (Smith) Morgart.  She preceded him in death on January 17, 2007. He is survived...

Dorsey David Musselman

Dorsey David Musselman

May 11, 2015

Dorsey David Musselman, 78 of Bedford, passed away on Monday, May 11, 2015 at home. Dorsey was born Tuesday, March 9, 1937, in Klahr, Blair County.  He was the son of the late Elmer and Ethel (Bowser) Musselman. On November 27, 1953, he married the former Ethel Gardner-Musselman.  He is survived by his devoted wife of 61 years and the...

Larry R. Schrock

Larry R. Schrock

May 9, 2015

Mr. Larry R. Schrock, 71, of Brenda Sue Road, Manns Choice, died at 6:19 PM , Saturday, May 9th, 2015 at his home. Mr. Schrock was born in Rockwood, Somerset County on Saturday, April 22, 1944, the son of the late Opal (Schrock) Phillippi and stepson of the late Ralph Phillippi. On July 17, 1980, he married Beverly J. (Buzzard)...

Norma Jean Ferguson

Norma Jean Ferguson

Apr 30, 2015

Norma Jean  Ferguson, 57, of Ebensburg, passed away at 1:33 PM, Thursday, April 30th, 2015 at Conemaugh Medical Center, Johnstown. Miss Ferguson was born in Snake Spring Twp. on Saturday, September 21, 1957,  the daughter of Norma G. (Claycomb) Ferguson of Manns Choice and the late  Guy E. Ferguson. In addition to her mother, she is survived by  Brother- Stanley...

Clara F. "Tat" (Collins)  Hillegass

Clara F. "Tat" (Collins) Hillegass

Apr 28, 2015

Mrs. Clara F. "Tat"  Hillegass, 86, of Hillegass Road, Schellsburg, passed away at 4:34 PM, Tuesday, April 28th, 2015 at Conemaugh Medical Center, Johnstown. Mrs. Hillegass was born in E. Providence Twp. on Monday, April 15, 1929,  the daughter of the late Marshall and Jessie Maude (Grove) Collins. On March 3, 1951, she married Clarence S. "Hun" Hillegass.  He preceded...

Betty D. (Diehl)  Geisel-Vida

Betty D. (Diehl) Geisel-Vida

Apr 23, 2015

Mrs. Betty D. Geisel-Vida, 84, of Bedford, died at 10:00 PM, Thursday, April 23rd, 2015 at Pennknoll Village. Betty was born in Everett on Saturday, February 14, 1931,  the daughter of the late Merle and Vera (May) Diehl. She was married to Frederick E. Vida.  In addition to her husband she is survived by Daughter- Shelba J. wife of  Ronald...

George Blair Garman, Jr.

George Blair Garman, Jr.

Apr 22, 2015

Mr. George Blair Garman, Jr., 68, of New Enterprise was called Home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, April 22nd, 2015. Mr. Garman was born in Hollidaysburg on Monday, September 9, 1946,  the son of the late George B. Garman, Sr. and Madeline Doris (Gable) Garman. On April 23, 1966, he married Josephine M. (Foor) Garman. In addition to...