Recent Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Schellsburg, PA, Bedford County Pennsylvania & Surrounding Areas
Linda L. (Hammer) Custer
Sep 22, 2015
Mrs. Linda L. Custer, 68, of Lemic Drive, New Paris, died at 4:31 PM, Tuesday, September 22nd, 2015 at UPMC Shadyside Hospital, Pittsburgh. Mrs. Custer was born in Johnstown on Sunday, April 20, 1947, the daughter of the late Warren R. and Louise (Croyle) Hammer. She was married to Robert B. Custer. In addition to her husband she is survived...
Janet L. (Adams) McMillen
Sep 16, 2015
Mrs. Janet L. McMillen, 76, of Bedford, formerly of New Paris, was called home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, September 16th, 2015 at UPMC Altoona Hospital. Mrs. McMillen was born in Johnstown on Saturday, September 17, 1938, the daughter of the late Webb and Ethel (Barefoot) Adams. On July 9, 1955, she married George A. McMillen in Cumberland,...
James F. Hood
Sep 14, 2015
Mr. James F. Hood, 77, formerly of E. 2nd St., Everett went to be with the Lord on Monday, September 14th, 2015 from Homewood at Martinsburg Mr. Hood was born in Brush Valley on Friday, April 22, 1938, the son of the late Miller C. and Agnes (Campbell) Hood. On September 5, 1956, he married his high school sweetheart, Beverly...
Joseph B. Suter
Sep 4, 2015
Mr. Joseph B. Suter, 83, of Fairview St., Everett, formerly of Currysville, died Friday, September 4th, 2015 at his home. Mr. Suter was born on Monday, February 1, 1932, the son of the late Walter W. and Florence (Poorman) Suter. On May 6, 1961, he married Nellie J. (Frederick) Suter. In addition to his wife he is survived by Son-...
Aubrey Lynn Novac
Sep 2, 2015
Aubrey Lynn Novac, infant daughter of Zachery Alexander Novac and Laken Janae Kiel was born sleeping on Wednesday, September 2nd, 2015 at UPMC Bedford Memorial Hospital. In addition to her parents, she is survived by Maternal Grandparents- Shawn Nicole Green & Troy Paul Kiel; Paternal Grandmother- Angela Heather Holloway and two aunts & two uncles. A Graveside Service will be...
Helen J. (Diehl) Wertz
Aug 31, 2015
Helen J. Wertz, of Bedford, died Monday, August 31, 2015 at Meadow View Nursing Center in Berlin, Somerset County. Mrs. Wertz was born Friday, November 28, 1930, in Friends Cove, a daughter of the late Ellis and Sara (Robinson) Diehl. On September 29, 1950, Helen married Vincent "Pete" Wertz, who preceded her in death in 1993. Helen is survived by...
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...


