Obituaries

May 14, 2023

Marilyn J. Crissey, 83, of Manns Choice, Pennsylvania passed away on Sunday, May 14, 2023 at UPMC Altoona Hospital, Altoona.

Marilyn was born in Central City on April 9, 1940, daughter of the late Willis Grant Custer and Genevieve E. (Meck) Custer.

On September 6, 1958, she married her husband Kirby Lee Crissey Sr., who...

May 13, 2023

Ronald L. Bloom, 79, of Osterburg, Pennsylvania passed away on Saturday, May 13, 2023 at UPMC Altoona Hospital, Altoona.

Ronald was born in Bedford on May 8, 1944, son of the late to Fred and Ivadeen (DaBella) Price and adopted parents Dave and Cora Bloom.

On April 28, 1967, he married his wife, Barbara Lybarger....

May 9, 2023

Ruth A. Reed, 80, of Manns Choice, Pennsylvania went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, May 9, 2023 at home in Manns Choice, PA.

Ruth was born in Johnstown on April 26, 1943, daughter of the late Robert and Clyda (Miller) Gindlesperger.

On July 26, 1963, she married her husband William P. Reed who...

May 9, 2023

Wilma L. Mortimore, 87, of Bedford, Pennsylvania went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, May 9, 2023 at Donahue Manor, Bedford.

Wilma was born in Cumberland, Maryland on June 10, 1935, daughter of the late Walter and Helen (Frost) Price.

On March 11, 1955 she married her husband Robert James Mortimore for 53 years,...

May 8, 2023

Leanore R. Earnest, 100, of New Paris, passed away on May 8, 2023 at UPMC Altoona.

Leanore became a centenarian on her birthday- April 21, 2023. She was sure this would get her in the Guinness Book of World Records. She was a friend and listening ear to all, loved her family dearly and had a strong...

Apr 28, 2023

Hubert Glenn Cagle, 91, of Bedford, Pennsylvania went to be with his savior on Friday, April 28, 2023 at Donahoe Manor, Bedford.

Hubert was born in Polk County, Georgia on November 13, 1931, son of the late Grady M. and Myrtle (Chapman) Cagle.

Hubert is survived by his loving wife, Laura and his six children...

Apr 27, 2023

Donald R. Smith, "Duck" "Gummy" "Smitty", 83, of Everett, Pennsylvania went to be with the Lord on Thursday, April 27, 2023 at Pennknoll Village, Everett, PA.

Donald was born in Bedford on September 12, 1939, son of the late Warren and Naomi (Turner) Smith.

On October 15, 1960, he married his wife Gail in Cleveland,...

Apr 26, 2023

Nancy Faye (Hershberger) Hinson, 88, of Palmyra, Pennsylvania walked into the arms of Jesus on April 26, 2023.

Nancy was born in Bedford on March 31, 1935, daughter of the late Charles D. and Ruth (Knee) Hershberger.

On June 6, 1952, she married her husband Robert A. Hinson, who preceded her in death on July...

Apr 23, 2023

Mildred “Pat” (Beegle) Cessna, 88, of Bedford, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on the morning of April 23, 2023, at the Village at Morrisons Cove.

She was born in Bedford on November 21, 1934, daughter of the late Francis and Jessie (Rawlings) Beegle.

She married James S. Cessna on August 21,...

Apr 20, 2023

Ivis L. Herr, 97, of Alum Bank, Pennsylvania went to be with the Lord on Thursday, April 20, 2023 at Pennknoll Village, Everett, PA.

Ivis was born in Alum Bank on September 5, 1925, daughter of the late John "Crawford" and Bessie (Clark) Miller.

She is survived by nephews: Randy, Ron, Dennis, and David; nieces:...

Apr 20, 2023

Josephine T. Suhrie, 93, of Suhrie Hollow Road, Berlin, PA died on Thursday, April 20, 2023, at UPMC Somerset Hospital, Somerset, PA.

Josephine was born in Alleghany Twp., on May 17, 1929, daughter of the late Urban and Irene (Fochtman) Hankinson.

On October 15, 1949, she married Cyril M. Suhrie. He preceded her in death...

Apr 17, 2023

Paul J. Risban II, 74, of Schellsburg, Pennsylvania passed away on Monday, April 17, 2023 at home, Schellsburg, PA.

Paul was born in Cresson on November 15, 1948, son of the late Paul and Germaine (Durbin) Risban.

He married JoAnn (Washko) Risban.

He is survived by son- Paul J. Risban III, of SC.;...

Apr 14, 2023

Harold William Manges, 89, of Dover, Pennsylvania went to be with the Lord on Friday, April 14, 2023 at Country Meadows, York, PA.

Harold was born in Manns Choice on January 1, 1934, son of the late Emmitt and Gladys (Wertz) Manges.

He is survived by son-Kirk husband of Lisa (Zoeller) Manges, of York; son-...

Apr 13, 2023

Robin L. Gardner, 67, of Alum Bank, Pennsylvania passed away on Thursday, April 13, 2023 at Quality Life Services Henry Clay, Markleysburg, PA.

Robin was born in Imler, Pennsylvania on August 15, 1955, daughter of the late Darwin and Katherine (Taylor) Eicher.

On July 27, 1996, she married her husband Eric D. Gardner, who preceded...

Apr 11, 2023

Robert P. Murphy, 70, of New Baltimore died on April 11, 2023 at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital, surrounded by his loving family.

He was born October 11, 1952 at Bedford Hospital, son of Carl and Helen (Leonard) Murphy.  He was proceded in death by his parents, brothers Eugene Albright, Tom Murphy, Tim Murphy and sister Shirley Mae Murphy....

Apr 8, 2023

Shirley M. Shue, 85, of Bedford, passed away on Saturday, April 8, 2023 at UPMC Bedford Hospital.

Shirley was born in Bedford, on February 13, 1938, daughter of the late Harry and Bernice (Allen) Mesimer.

She married Anthony Shue in March of 1957, who preceded her in death in 1977.

Shirley is survived...

Apr 7, 2023

William C. Hengst “Bill” “Willie”, 77, of Crissman Road, New Paris died, Friday, April 7, 2023, at Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center, Johnstown.

Bill was born on May 26, 1945, in St. Clairsville, son of the late Fred W. and Thelda I. (Miller) Hengst.

On March 29, 1968, Bill married Linda A.  (Kiel) Hengst. She preceded...

Mar 29, 2023

Delores J. Casteel, 82, of Bedford passed away on Wednesday, March 29, 2023 at Bedford Skilled Nursing and Rehab Center, Donahue Manor Road, Bedford Pennsylvania.

She was born on June 29, 1940, daughter of the late Arthur and Elizabeth Fern, England, Wyles.

She is survived by daughters Janet Just, of Bedford; Lisa Bair, of Everett;...

Mar 15, 2023

Bonnie L. Reed, 75, of Schellsburg, Pennsylvania went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, March 15, 2023 at Pennknoll Village, Everett.

Bonnie was born in Bedford on October 14, 1947, daughter of the late Carl and Edith (Fleegle) Smith.

On April 6,1969, she married her husband Michael T. Reed who preceded her in death...

Mar 13, 2023

Wilda L. (Goldizen) Clark of Clearville, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, March 13, 2023.

She was born December 29, 1934 at her grandfather's farm in Cabins, WV. A daughter of the late Arno B. Goldizen and Delphia O. (Watts) Goldizen. On January 16, 1954 in Flintstone, MD., she married Henry F. Clark.