Obituaries

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

Naomi W. Harnish

Naomi W. Harnish

Nov 16, 2014

Naomi J. Harnish, 77, of Niskayuna, NY, formerly of Northville, NY passed away suddenly on November 16, 2014 in Altoona, PA. Naomi was born in Gloversville, NY. Naomi was the grandmother of Amie(Leo) Lindemann of Bedford, PA. Naomi was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 50 years James E. Harnish. She is survived by her beloved daughters Karen(Gary)...

Leo J. Hankinson

Leo J. Hankinson

Nov 12, 2014

Leo J. Hankinson of Levittown died peacefully on Wednesday, November 12, 2014, surrounded by his loving family. He was 87 years of age, born in New Baltimore, a son of the late Urban and Irene Hankinson. Leo is survived by his beloved wife of 58 years, Eileen (Hillegass) Hankinson; six children, Joyce, Pauline, Kenneth, husband of Kimberly, Joan Eichelberger, Lois...

Justin Wade Henderson

Justin Wade Henderson

Nov 10, 2014

Mr. Justin Wade Henderson, 39 of Frostburg, Maryland, passed away on November 10, 2014 . Justin was born in Texas on November 18, 1974, the son of Glen & Jan (Joyce) Henderson of Millsboro, Delaware. On May 5, 2006, he married Mary Elizabeth (Williams) Henderson. In addition to his wife and parents, he is survived by two sons, Jacob Henderson...

Mary Grace (Muir)  Benna

Mary Grace (Muir) Benna

Nov 7, 2014

Mrs. Mary Grace  Benna, 83, of Bedford passed away the evening of Friday, November 7th, 2014 at her home. Mrs. Benna was born in Bolivar on Thursday, July 9, 1931, the daughter of the late John and Elizabeth (Clark) Muir. On December 15, 1951, she married Richard A. Benna. In addition to her husband she is survived by Daughter- Sharon...

Shirley A. (Davis)  Barefoot

Shirley A. (Davis) Barefoot

Nov 6, 2014

Mrs. Shirley A. Barefoot, 73, of Quaker Valley Road, Alum Bank, died at 5:40 AM, Thursday, November 6th, 2014 at Health South in Altoona. Mrs. Barefoot was born in Lincoln Township on Monday, April 21, 1941,  the daughter of the late Chester and Daisy (Claycomb) Davis. On May 20, 1960, she married Leonard F. Barefoot.  He preceded her in death...

Lucy May (Conrad)  Pittman

Lucy May (Conrad) Pittman

Nov 4, 2014

Mrs. Lucy May Pittman, 72, of Rush Street, Everett, passed away Tuesday, November 4th, 2014 at UPMC Shadyside Hospital, Pittsburgh. Mrs. Pittman was born in Fishertown on Wednesday, November 5, 1941,  the daughter of the late Theodore and Gladys (O'Neal) Conrad. On April 9, 1958, she married Richard H. Pittman.  In addition to her husband she is survived by Daughter-...

Lois Beachly (Pringle)  Armstrong

Lois Beachly (Pringle) Armstrong

Nov 3, 2014

Lois Beachly Armstrong, age 89, of Bedford, PA, formerly of Portage, PA, died on Monday, November 3, 2014 at Colonial Courtyard in Bedford.  Born Monday, October 25, 1925 in Johnstown, PA, she was the daughter of the late Thomas M. Pringle and Emma (Masters) Pringle Sloan. Her husband of 52 years, George Armstrong, whom she married on September 7, 1949,...

Vaughn E. "Sonny" Way

Vaughn E. "Sonny" Way

Nov 1, 2014

Mr. Vaughn E. "Sonny"  Way, 80, of Oldtown Road, Fishertown, died at 9:30 PM, Saturday, November 1st, 2014 at Meadow View Nursing Center, Berlin. Mr. Way was born in E. St. Clair Township on Saturday, July 21, 1934,  the son of the late Cloyd and Sarah (Oster) Way. On September 24, 1955, he married Dorothy E. (Horner) Way.  She preceded...

Vance E. Carson

Vance E. Carson

Nov 1, 2014

Mr. Vance E. Carson, 90 of New Paris, died at 6:25 PM, Saturday, November 1st, 2014 at Pennknoll Village. Mr. Carson was born in E. St. Clair Twp. on Thursday, November 8, 1923, the son of the late Orie and Carrie (Harbaugh) Carson. He is survived by  Sister- Rena K. Ritchey, New Paris and several nieces and nephews.  He was...

L. Jean (Sill)  Claycomb

L. Jean (Sill) Claycomb

Oct 31, 2014

Mrs. L. Jean  Claycomb,  86, of Ash Lawn Road, Bedford, died at 6:15 PM, Friday, October 31st, 2014 at Donahoe Manor. Mrs. Claycomb was born in Bedford on Sunday, March 25, 1928,  the daughter of the late George and Edna (Burket) Sill. On March 2, 1952, she married L. Dent Claycomb.  He preceded her in death on December 31, 2003....

John J. Yotko

John J. Yotko

Oct 30, 2014

Mr. John J. Yotko, 79, of Mill Road, Schellsburg, died at 8:15 PM, Thursday, October 30th, 2014 at his home. Mr. Yotko was born in Shenandoah on Saturday, June 29, 1935, the son of the late William and Genevieve (Gunosky) Yotko. On October 11, 1958, he married M. Hope (Will) Yotko. In addition to his wife he is survived by...

Arnedia Jane (Phillips)  Sphon

Arnedia Jane (Phillips) Sphon

Oct 30, 2014

Mrs. Arnedia Jane Sphon, 49, of Everett, passed away at 1:27 AM, Thursday, October 30th, 2014 at UPMC Shadyside Hospital, Pittsburgh. Mrs. Sphon was born in Tyrone on Thursday, September 30, 1965, daughter of the late Vaughn T. & Betty Jane (Frantz) Phillips. On April 1, 2003, she married Clifford A. Sphon.  In addition to her husband she is survived...

Beth A. (Clites)  Miller

Beth A. (Clites) Miller

Oct 28, 2014

Mrs. Beth A. Miller, 54,  of Perrin Road, Everett died Tuesday, October 28th, 2014 at her home. Mrs. Miller was born in Bedford on Wednesday, May 11, 1960,  the daughter of Mona M. (Eltman) Clites of Everett  and the late George R. Clites. On May 12, 1979, she married Doug W. Miller. In addition to her husband she is survived...

Mary Agnes (Waltman)  Calhoun

Mary Agnes (Waltman) Calhoun

Oct 24, 2014

Mrs. Mary Agnes (Waltman) Calhoun, 83, of Bedford, passed away at 1:35 PM, Friday, October 24th, 2014 at her home. Mrs. Calhoun was born in Bedford on Sunday, July 5, 1931,  the daughter of the late Halleck R. and M. Irene (Winesickle) Waltman. On May 19, 1949, she married Guy M. Calhoun in Cumberland, MD. In addition to her husband  ...

June Lillian (Szemes)  Budnick

June Lillian (Szemes) Budnick

Oct 21, 2014

Mrs. June Lillian Budnick, 83, of Tulls Hill Road, Bedford, died at 8:16 AM, Tuesday, October 21st, 2014 at Colonial Courtyard. Mrs. Budnick was born in Pittsburgh on Friday, June 19, 1931,  the daughter of the late Stephen and Martha (Chonka) Szemes. On December 30, 1953, she married Adam Budnick.  He preceded her in death on January 21, 1979. She...

Doris (Himmler) Taylor

Doris (Himmler) Taylor

Oct 18, 2014

Mrs. Doris (Himmler)  Taylor,72, of Preston St., Bedford, died at 12:10 AM, Saturday, October 18th, 2014 at Pennknoll Village. Mrs. Taylor was born in Ligonier on Wednesday, May 27, 1942, the daughter of the late Roy and Elizabeth Jean (Hauser) Verwelst. She is survived by  Son- Mark A. Himmler, Bedford; Son- David W. husband of  Barbara (Ward) Himmler, Bedford; Son-...

Patricia Mae Swinney

Patricia Mae Swinney

Oct 17, 2014

On October 17, 2014, our beloved mother, Mema and friend, Patricia Mae Swinney, surrounded by her daughters and loved ones, gave up the earthly life and entered into the loving arms of Jesus. Pat was born on July 23, 1938 in Brownwood, TX to the late Ralph and Edna (Matsler) Swinney.  She grew up in Abilene, TX but her summers,...

Irwin L. "Winnie" "Irv" Brambley

Irwin L. "Winnie" "Irv" Brambley

Oct 14, 2014

Mr. Irwin L. "Winnie" "Irv"  Brambley, Jr., 69, of Everett, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, October 14th, 2014 at Allegheny General Hospital, Pittsburgh. Mr. Brambley was born in Doylestown on Wednesday, May 9, 1945, the son of the late Irwin L. Brambley, Sr. and Anna (Burak) Brambley. On May 12, 2011, he married Patricia A. (Winters) Brambley.   In addition to...

Ann L. (Mowry)  Wambaugh

Ann L. (Mowry) Wambaugh

Oct 13, 2014

Mrs. Ann L. Wambaugh, 79, of Mowry Hill Road, Buffalo Mills, died Monday, October 13th, 2014 at Meadow View Nursing Center, Berlin. Mrs. Wambaugh was born in Johnstown on Sunday, May 26, 1935, the daughter of the late Ray F. and Stella Mae (Lilly) Mowry. Ann was the wife of Thomas M. Wambaugh, Sr. whom she married November 10, 1953.....

H. Lee McVicker

H. Lee McVicker

Oct 7, 2014

Mr. H. Lee  McVicker, 61, of Corley Road, Manns Choice, died at 11:00 PM, Monday, October 6th, 2014 at his home. Mr. McVicker was born in Manns Choice on Thursday, February 19, 1953,  the son of the late Samuel J. and Alice L. (Croyle) McVicker. On February 7, 1990, he married Shirley R. (Grasser) McVicker. In addition to his wife...