Obituaries

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

Dolores B. Holler

Dolores B. Holler

May 27, 2024

Dolores B. Holler, 91, of Bedford, formerly of Dudley, Pennsylvania went to be with the Lord on Monday, May 27, 2024 at Colonial Courtyard, Bedford. Delores was born in Dudley on July 11, 1932, daughter of the late Robert and Gladys (Donahoe) Barto. She is survived by son- Jeff husband of Iris (Martinez) Donaldson, of FL; along with four grandchildren: Christy, Jeff,...

Zelphia W. Yarnall

Zelphia W. Yarnall

May 26, 2024

Zelphia Winifred Yarnall, 94, of Osterburg, died peacefully Sunday at home. She was on the Yingling Family Farm, on August 26, 1929.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Trixie and Harry Yingling, brother- Harry Yingling, sisters: Bonnie Weisel, Joyce Bowser and husband Paul Yarnall.

Zelphia is survived by her sons: Allan Yarnall (Karen), of Martinsburg; Barry Yarnall (Vickie), of Osterburg;...

Ernie J. Voth

Ernie J. Voth

May 23, 2024

Ernie James Voth, 94, of Buffalo Mills, formerly of Goessel, Kansas, made his transition the morning of May 23, 2024 at Homewood at Martinsburg.

Born January 27, 1930, son of the late Henry F. Voth and Elizabeth (Schmidt) Voth at Bethesda Hospital, Goessel, Kansas. On July 20, 1951, he married his wife Rose Flaming at Tabor Mennonite Church by Rev. H.B....

Donald A. Grasser

Donald A. Grasser

May 22, 2024

Donald A. Grasser, 90, of Berlin, Pennsylvania went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, May 22, 2024 at Meadow View Nursing Center, Berlin.

Donald was born in Manns Choice on January 23, 1934, son of the late Albert and Irene (Schaab) Grasser.

He is survived by wife- Kay (Frazier) Grasser, of Berlin, daughter- Melinda wife of Edward Will, of New Baltimore;...

Dorothy C. Natolly

Dorothy C. Natolly

May 20, 2024

Dorothy C. Natolly, 73, of Bedford, Pennsylvania went to be with the Lord on Monday, May 20, 2024 at UPMC Shadyside Hospital, Pittsburgh, PA.

Dorothy was born in Anaheim, CA. on July 9, 1950, daughter of the late Cecil and Mary (Martin) Schriver.

On February 10, 1972, she married her husband John F. Natolly II, of Bedford.

She is survived by son- John...

Joshua Paul King

Joshua Paul King

May 20, 2024

Joshua Paul King, 39, of Chambersburg, Pennsylvania went to be with the Lord on Monday, May 20, 2024 at his home in Chambersburg.

Joshua was born in Windber on July 9, 1984, son of Ronald P. King, of Bedford and Vickie (Beckett) Lopez, of Chambersburg.

He is survived by mother- Vickie wife of Manuel Cruz, of Chambersburg; father- Ronald husband of Ethel...

Michael D. Abbott

Michael D. Abbott

May 15, 2024

Michael "Mike" D. Abbott, 69, of Bedford, beloved son, brother, uncle, faithful friend and devoted child of God, peacefully and unexpectedly entered his eternal home on Wednesday, May 15, 2024, where his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, welcomed him with open arms. Among the many awaiting his arrival were his loving father, mother and his eldest brother.

Mike was born on...

William "Bill" C. Myers

William "Bill" C. Myers

May 13, 2024

William "Bill" C. Myers, 86, of Bedford, Pennsylvania went to be with the Lord on Monday, May 13, 2024 at UPMC Altoona Hospital.

Bill was born in Cumberland on November 7, 1937, son of the late Lester C. and Daisy (Gordon) Myers.

On March 15, 1958, he married his wife Ada Mae (Kegg), of Bedford.

He is survived by daughter- Vickie Styer, of...

Anthony L. Wagner

Anthony L. Wagner

May 5, 2024

Anthony "Tony" L. Wagner III

Friends Cove

Anthony Lewis Wagner III, 86, passed away at home on the family farm in Friends Cove on Sunday, May 5, 2024. His entire family was able to say goodbye and share how much they loved him.

Tony was born on January 16, 1938 on Patterson Park Avenue in Baltimore, Maryland. His parents were the late Anthony...

Jack F. Shoemaker

Jack F. Shoemaker

May 3, 2024

Jack F. Shoemaker, 90, of Bedford, Pennsylvania went to be with the Lord on Friday, May 3, 2024 at his home with his wife by his side.

Jack was born at the family farm in Friends Cove, on May 27, 1933, son of the late Kenneth K. and Marian (Beegle) Shoemaker.

On June 2, 1956, he married his wife Barbara (Triplett), celebrating...

Valorie M. Pellerin

Valorie M. Pellerin

May 1, 2024

Valorie M. (Whetstone) Pellerin

Pembroke Pines, FL, formerly of Manns Choice

Valorie M. (Whetstone) Pellerin, 61, of Pembroke Pines, FL went to be with her Savior on Wednesday, May 1, 2024. She was born October 10, 1962 in Everett, PA at Bedford Memorial Hospital, a daughter of Nathan H. and Marian R. (Herline) Whetstone. She graduated from Bedford High School in 1980...

Barbara L. Oyler

Barbara L. Oyler

Apr 29, 2024

Barbara Lee Oyler, 80, of Bedford, Pennsylvania went to be with the Lord on Monday, April 29, 2024 at UPMC Shadyside Hospital, Pittsburgh.

Barbara was born in Bedford on December 21, 1943, daughter of the late Ellis J. and Margaret Helen (Smith) Foor.

On October 13, 1989, she married her husband Donald G. Oyler, of Bedford.

She is survived by daughter- Marsha Gears,...

Donald P. MacGregor

Donald P. MacGregor

Apr 27, 2024

We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of our devoted father, grandfather, and friend, Donald Phillip MacGregor, on April 27, 2024. Born to the late William and Carrie Marguerite (Feaster) MacGregor in Fishertown, PA on September 4, 1936, he provided endless service to his country, community, and especially to his family.

Don was a graduate of Schellsburg-Napier High School in...

Barry A. Ginder Sr.

Barry A. Ginder Sr.

Apr 26, 2024

Barry A. Ginder Sr., 83, of Manns Choice, Pennsylvania went to be with the Lord on Friday, April 26, 2024, at his home on Glade Pike Road.

Barry was born in Petersburg on August 2, 1940, son of the late Martin Ginder Sr. and Tekla (Brooks).

On November 19, 1983, he married his wife Margaret "Peggy" (Wilfong).

He is survived by daughter- Jeanne...

Paul D. Fochtman

Paul D. Fochtman

Apr 25, 2024

Paul D. Fochtman, 80, of Manns Choice, Pennsylvania went to be with the Lord on Thursday, April 25, 2024 at his home.

Paul was born in New Baltimore on November 29, 1943, son of the late Lawrence "Dutch" and Elizabeth "Dolly" (Ellenberger) Fochtman.

He is survived by daughter- Cynthia L. Fochtman, of Schellsburg; son- Stephen P. husband of Joy...

Richard "Rick" S. Griffith

Richard "Rick" S. Griffith

Apr 23, 2024

Richard "Rick" S. Griffith, 68, of Schellsburg, Pennsylvania passed away on Tuesday, April 23, 2024 at his home.

He was born in Bedford on July 13, 1955, son of the late James and Lucille (Mowry) Griffith.

He is survived by daughter- Nicole Price (Jesse Peters), son- RJ Griffith (Amber McGill), son- Elijah Griffith, son- Tyler Griffith (Kimberly Pittman), five grandchildren, and 4...

Shirley Ross Dively

Shirley Ross Dively

Apr 14, 2024

Ross Dively, 82, of Polk, PA. formally of Claysburg, passed away on Sunday, April 14, 2024 after a battle with cancer.

He was born in Claysburg on August 14, 1941, son of the late Elvin A. Dively and Edith (Claar) Dively.

He is survived by two brothers: Morgan Dively and Jack Dively; four sisters: Nancy Johnson, Helen Rickabaugh, Doris wife of Dwayne...

David Lynn Frederick

David Lynn Frederick

Apr 14, 2024

David Lynn Frederick, 59, of Bedford, Pennsylvania passed away on Sunday, April 14, 2024 at his home in Bedford.

David was born in Altoona on August 16, 1964, son of the late Paul and Helen (Hammer) Frederick.

On July 14, 1990, he married his wife Ann Marie (Helsel).

He is survived by son- David L. Frederick Jr., of Bedford; son- Randell L. Frederick,...

Jackie Dale Duffy

Jackie Dale Duffy

Apr 13, 2024

Jackie Dale Duffy, 80, of New Paris, Pennsylvania passed away on Saturday, April 13, 2024 at Pennknoll Village, Everett.

Jackie was born in Bedford on May 24, 1943, son of the late Rollo and June (McCleary) Duffy.

He is survived by son- Robert D. husband of Cindy (Whitfield) Duffy, of Bedford; son- Jay A. Duffy, of Gardners; brother- James Duffy, of Bedford;...

William David Klemstine

William David Klemstine

Apr 8, 2024

William David Klemstine, 70, of Schellsburg, Pennsylvania passed away on Monday, April 8, 2024 at UPMC Presbyterian, Pittsburgh.

William was born in Bedford on April 2, 1954, son of the late David and Dena (Seese) Klemstine.

He is survived by brother- James Klemstine, of Monroeville; nephew- Chris husband of Christine Klemstine, of Delmont; nephew- Jonathan husband of Alex Klemstine; and survived by...