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Roy R. Mellott

Roy R. Mellott

Jan 19, 2016

Mr. Roy R. Mellott, 83, of Butler, formerly of Bedford County, died Tuesday, January 19th, 2016 at VNA Inpatient Hospice in Butler. Mr. Mellott was born in Everett on Monday, November 14, 1932,  the son of the late Charles and Hester (Colledge) Mellott. On January 29, 1955, he married Audrey J. (Mitchell) Mellott.  In addition to his wife he is...

Irvin "Bud" Speicher

Irvin "Bud" Speicher

Jan 19, 2016

Mr. Irvin "Bud"  Speicher, 62, of E. Main St., Everett, died Tuesday, January 19th, 2016 at Pennknoll Village. Mr. Speicher was born at the Bedford Hospital on Friday, March 6, 1953, the son of the late John and Ruth (Nunamaker) Speicher. He is survived by  Daughter- Stephanie Poet and fiancé Christopher Griffith, Martinsburg; Grandchildren- Trystan & Ethon; Brother- Roger Nunamaker;...

L. Louise "Weezie" (Berkey)  Claycomb

L. Louise "Weezie" (Berkey) Claycomb

Jan 18, 2016

Mrs. L. Louise "Weezie" (Berkey) Claycomb, 88, of Covered Bridge Road, Osterburg, died Monday, January 18th, 2016 at UPMC Altoona Hospital. Mrs. Claycomb was born in Osterburg on Monday, January 16, 1928,  the daughter of the late Harvey and Mary Catherine (Ake) Berkey. On January 26, 1954, she married C. Floyd Claycomb.  He preceded her in death on July 20,...

Donald S. "Donnie" Conrath, Sr.

Donald S. "Donnie" Conrath, Sr.

Jan 15, 2016

Mr. Donald S. "Donnie"  Conrath, Sr., 47, of Altoona, died Friday, January 15th, 2016 at UPMC Altoona Hospital. Mr. Conrath was born in Bedford on Monday, May 6, 1968,  the son of Betty (Kagarise) Conrath of Osterburg and the late John Jacob Conrath. In addition to his mother, he is survived by  Son- Donnie S. Conrath, Jr., Bedford; Son- Douglas...

Eleanor J. (Geisler)  Green

Eleanor J. (Geisler) Green

Jan 8, 2016

Mrs. Eleanor J. Green, 80, of Pennknoll Road, Everett, formerly of Old Quaker Church Road, Fishertown, died Friday, January 8th, 2016 at Pennknoll Village. Mrs. Green was born in Bedford on Saturday, April 20, 1935, the daughter of the late Lewis E. and Jessie (Holderbaum) Geisler. On July 14, 1957, she married Leonard N. Green.  He preceded her in death...

Marion L. (Miller)  Dull

Marion L. (Miller) Dull

Jan 7, 2016

Mrs. Marion L. Dull, 87, of Lincoln Highway, Manns Choice, died Thursday, January 7th, 2016 at Memorial Medical Center, Johnstown. Mrs. Dull was born in E. St. Clair Township on Wednesday, November 14, 1928, the daughter of the late Lester and S. Ada (Steele) Miller. On November 18, 1949, she married Dudley P. Dull.  He preceded her in death on...

Emile R. Slick

Emile R. Slick

Jan 4, 2016

Mr. Emile R. Slick, 98, of Friendship Village, Bedford, died Monday, January 4th, 2016 at Donahoe Manor Nursing Home. Mr. Slick was born in New Paris on Monday, December 10, 1917, the son of the late John and Lillie (Gordon) Slick. On May 10, 1942, he married Zona M. (Weaver) Slick.  She preceded him in death on February 17, 2012....

Darlene L. (Benton)  Keel

Darlene L. (Benton) Keel

Dec 29, 2015

Mrs. Darlene L. Keel, 74, of Hinton Road, New Paris, died Tuesday, December 29th, 2015 at Memorial Medical Center, Johnstown. Mrs. Keel was born in King Township on Tuesday, September 9, 1941,  the daughter of the late Orlo W. and Mereda (Marshall) Benton. In June  of 1961, she married Donald E. Keel.  He preceded her in death on November 28,...

Robert H. Leppert

Robert H. Leppert

Dec 26, 2015

Mr. Robert H. Leppert, 82, of S. Richard St., Bedford, died Saturday, December 26th, 2015 at UPMC Altoona Hospital. Mr. Leppert was born in Schellsburg on Monday, May 1, 1933,  the son of the late Earl and Leona (Fleegle) Leppert. In 1958, he married Rose (Reiley) Leppert.  she preceded him in death on June 6, 1982.  Then on March 5,...

Grace M. (Evans)  Herline

Grace M. (Evans) Herline

Dec 23, 2015

Mrs. Grace M. Herline, 72, of Allegheny Road, Manns Choice, died Wednesday, December 23rd, 2015 at Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center, Johnstown. Mrs. Herline was born in Frostburg, MD on Friday, May 28, 1943,  the daughter of the late Shannon and Genevieve (Skelley) Evans. On January 27, 1962, she married Brandon G. Herline.  He preceded her in death on May 23,...

Milton C. Cole

Milton C. Cole

Dec 20, 2015

Mr. Milton C. Cole, 75, of Winegardner Road, Schellsburg, passed away Sunday, December 20th, 2015 at Johnstown Memorial Medical Center. Mr. Cole was born in Baltimore, MD on Sunday, May 10, 1940,  the son of the late James Mac and Mary Elizabeth Cole. On September 26, 1964, he married June E. (Crane) Cole.  In addition to his wife he is...

Rev. Loyal W. Kelso

Rev. Loyal W. Kelso

Dec 18, 2015

Today Sgt. Loyal W. Kelso, one of the remaining veterans of World War II, and also of "The Greatest Generation", heard the call from "The Commander-in Chief of Heaven's armies" to report for duty. His response was, "Yes, Sir, I am on my way!" With those words, he left this world for his new assignment in the future world, serving...

Joseph M. Conner

Joseph M. Conner

Dec 17, 2015

Mr. Joseph M. Conner, 88, of Clearville, formerly of Towson, MD, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family on Thursday, December 17th, 2015 after a lengthy illness at Rebecca's Personal Care Home, Everett. Mr. Conner was born in Baltimore, MD on Saturday, August 27, 1927,  the son of the late Francis Earl and Elizabeth (O'Connor) Conner. On March 29, 1974,...

Randy Lee Hall

Randy Lee Hall

Dec 15, 2015

Mr. Randy Lee Hall, 59, of Addison Ridge Road, Breezewood, passed away Tuesday, December 15th, 2015. Mr. Hall was born in Snake Spring Township on Wednesday, June 27, 1956,  he was the son of Cora Mae (Williams) Hall of Clearville and the late Benjamin Hall. In addition to his mother, he is survived by  Son- Jake L. Hall and fiancee...

Norman W. Cathers

Norman W. Cathers

Dec 9, 2015

Mr. Norman W. Cathers, age 77, of Pavia Road, Imler, died Wednesday, December 9th, 2015 at Golden Living Center, Altoona. Mr. Cathers was born in Bedford on Thursday, November 10, 1938,  the son of the late Benjamin and Mary Etta (Claar) Cathers. On March 17, 1968, he married Shirley J. (Ellis) Cathers.  In addition to his wife he is survived...

David A.  Kinzey

David A. Kinzey

Dec 8, 2015

Mr. David A. Kinzey, 61, of Mountain Road, Schellsburg, died Tuesday, December 8th, 2015 as the result of a machinery accident at UPMC Bedford Memorial Hospital. Mr. Kinzey was born in Snake Spring Township on Monday, February 1, 1954,  the son of the late Byron R. and LaVerne (Berkey) Kinzey. On May 28, 1993, he married Rose M. (Hadix) Kinzey.  ...

Robert W. "Bobby" Perrin

Robert W. "Bobby" Perrin

Dec 7, 2015

Mr. Robert. W. "Bobby" Perrin, age 71, of BFJ Mobile Park Road, Bedford, died Monday, December 7th, 2015 at UPMC Altoona Hospital. Mr. Perrin was born in Pittsburgh on Saturday, June 24, 1944,   the son of the late William Ross Perrin and Evelyn (Koontz) Bulger. He is survived by  Brother- Edward "Otis" husband of  Katrina (Weaver) Perrin, Everett; Step-Father- Harry...

Charles F. "Chuck" Rhodes

Charles F. "Chuck" Rhodes

Dec 6, 2015

Mr. Charles F. "Chuck"  Rhodes, 57, of Ford Cab Road, Fishertown, passed away Sunday, December 6th, 2015 at UPMC Bedford Memorial Hospital. Mr. Rhodes was born in Huntingdon on Thursday, April 3, 1958,  the son of the late Rev. Charlie and June (Rogers) Rhodes. On September 15, 2000, he married Romona E. (Weyant) Rhodes.  In addition to his wife he...

Paul J. Griffith

Paul J. Griffith

Dec 5, 2015

Mr. Paul J Griffith, 63, of Buena Road, Schellsburg, died Saturday, December 5th, 2015 at Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center, Johnstown. Mr. Griffith was born in Snake Spring Township on Sunday, September 21, 1952,  the son of the late Harry and Stella (Suder) Griffith. He is survived by  Brother-in-Law- James Whysong, Manns Choice; Sister-in-Law- Mary Belle Griffith, Schellsburg.  Paul is also...

Edna O. Williams

Edna O. Williams

Nov 30, 2015

Edna Ott Williams 95 of Media, passed away November 30th, 2015 at Fair Acres Nursing Home. Edna was born on January 31, 1920 in Bedford.  She was the oldest daughter of the late Lester Blair and Ilgra (Hillegas) Ott. Before her retirement, Edna was employed by Wyeth-Ayerst Laboratories in Philadelphia.  She also served as a Corporal in the US Army...