Obituaries

Apr 4, 2024

John W. Wilson, 71, of New Paris, Pennsylvania passed away on Thursday, April 4, 2024 at UPMC Altoona Hospital.

John was born in Bedford on November 16, 1952, son of the late Harry and Mary (Wolfhope) Wilson.

On December 23, 1972, he married his wife Betty (Claycomb).

He is survived by daughter- Amy M. wife of Chris Fochtman, of New Paris; son- Thad...

Mar 31, 2024

Beatrice A. Livengood, 79, of Bedford, Pennsylvania went to be with the Lord on Sunday, March 31, 2024, at her home.

Beatrice was born in Cumberland on September 20, 1944, daughter of the late William "Frank" and Mable (Kegg) Hite.

She was formerly married to Rod Livengood, who survives of Bedford.

She is survived by son- Todd J. husband of Ellen J. (Diehl)...

Mar 28, 2024

James A. Hershberger, 74, of Fillo Lane, Bedford, PA, went home to be with the Lord, and to be reunited with beloved family members and friends, who have gone on before him. James passed away on Wednesday, March 27, 2024 at his home, surrounded by his family.

He was born May 14, 1949, in Bedford, PA, and was the last surviving...

Mar 24, 2024

George Arthur McIntyre, 78 of Old State Road, Bedford died Sunday March 24,2024 surrounded by his beloved family.

Mr. McIntyre was born in McKeesport, Pa on September 19,1946, son of the late George W. and Marie (Brady) McIntyre of McKeesport, Pa.

On October 6, 1981 George married his wife Shirley D. (Hillegass) McIntyre, who proceeded him in death on February 20,2020.

He is...

Mar 24, 2024

Susan D. Younes, 59, of Manns Choice, Pennsylvania passed away on Sunday, March 24, 2024 at her home in Manns Choice, PA.

Susan was born in Bradford, PA on April 26, 1964, daughter of the late Fred Whiteman Sr. and Darlene (Tyger) Mohr.

On March 3, 1991, she married her husband, Al Younes.

She is survived by daughter- Leslie wife of Russell Kemery,...

Mar 23, 2024

Rev. Robert James George, Jr. passed away at home on March 23, 2024 at the age of 79, surrounded by his beloved family. Bob was the son of Robert J. George, Sr. and Amanda Louise (Knupp) George of Chambersville, PA. He is survived by his wife of nearly 55 years, Janice (Renninger), four children (Rayna, Molli, Jason, Ian), six grandchildren...

Mar 12, 2024

William H. Knox JR, 40, of New Paris, Pennsylvania passed away on Tuesday, March 12, 2024 at his home on Cortland Road, New Paris.

William was born in Windber on December 23, 1983, son of the late William H. Knox Sr. and Sharon (Mowry) Aikey, of New Paris.

He is survived by mother- Sharon Aikey, of Fishertown; fiancé- Caitlin Horton, of New...

Mar 6, 2024

Richard 'Rick' Turner, of Altoona, PA, passed away on March 6, 2024. He was born in Schellsburg, PA the younger son of the late Eva (Croyle) and Homer Turner.

Surviving are partner, Judy Anderson; daughters: Kara Warriner (Jim), Jennifer Turner (Matt Miller) and Lin Turner; and grandchildren: Molly Pfahler, Steve Crum and Anthony Crum; brother, Walter Turner (Arlene); and the Rankin...

Mar 5, 2024

GENE L MCMICHAEL, 89 of Manns Choice, PA.

Gene departed from the home he loved, on March 5, 2024.

In God's perfect timing, he had all his family there around him, as he crossed his "finish line" into God's awesome Peace and Rest.

Gene was born on February 16, 1935 in Fort Worth, TX. His parents were Eugene and Hattie McMichael of Midlothian,...

Mar 2, 2024

Jocelyn E. Gardner, 92, of Winter Park, Florida went to be with the Lord on Saturday, March 2, 2024 at Advent Health Hospice, Altamonte Springs, FL.

Jocelyn was born in Akron on March 12, 1931, daughter of the late Dr. Allison F. Errington and Mabel (Suter).

She is survived by daughter- Beth widow of Bruce Lybarger, Grandchildren - Jennifer Lybarger and Jeffrey...

Feb 27, 2024

Gabby C. Ferguson, 78, of Schellsburg, Pennsylvania passed away on Tuesday, February 27, 2024 from his home in Schellsburg.

He was born in Spring Hope on July 21, 1945, son of the late Clark and Jeanette (Crissey) Ferguson.

On February 24, 1968, he married his wife Nancy J. Vaughn.

He is survived by daughter- Tammy widow of Everett Webb, of Athens, OH; daughter-...

Feb 25, 2024

Donald "Pete" E. Replogle, 94, of Manns Choice, Pennsylvania went to be with the Lord on Sunday, February 25, 2024 from Pennknoll Village, Everett, PA.

Pete was born in Waterside on June 8, 1929, son of the late Percy and Cornelia (Shank) Replogle.

On December 11, 1949, he married his wife Lillian M. (Poling) Replogle, who preceded him in death on May...

Feb 20, 2024

Doris E. Bussard, 96, of Everett, Pennsylvania went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, February 20, 2024, at Bedford Skilled Nursing & Rehab Center, Bedford, PA.

Doris was born in Everett on April 8, 1927, daughter of the late Perry and Freda (Simmons) Harclerode.

On October 5, 1946, she married her husband Roy Bussard Jr. who preceded her in death on...

Feb 18, 2024

Joel Andrew Vance Sr., 68, of Bedford, Pennsylvania passed away on Sunday, February 18, 2024 at UPMC Bedford.

Joel was born in Baltimore on May 25, 1955, son of the late William and Muriele (Powell) Vance.

On January 9, 1983, he married his wife Brenda Lee (Revis).

He is survived by son- Joel A. Vance Jr. husband of Josie...

Feb 15, 2024

Tina M. Gutshall, 54, of New Paris, Pennsylvania went to be with the Lord on Thursday, February 15, 2024 at Pennknoll Village, Everett, PA.

Tina was born in Bedford on March 9, 1969, daughter of Robert "Po" Ciucci and Edna (Shaffer), of New Paris.

She is survived by mother- Edna Wissinger wife of Gary, of New Paris; son- Adam M. Hynes, of...

Feb 11, 2024

Donald R. Price Jr., 65, of Bedford, Pennsylvania went to be with the Lord on Sunday, February 11, 2024.

Donald was born in Bedford on August 16, 1958, son of the late Donald R. Price Sr. and Alice (Hann) Price, of Bedford.

On November 10, 1979, he married his wife Faith (Campbell).

He...

Feb 5, 2024

Lance Koontz, 67, of Bedford, PA passed away peacefully at Maybrook Hills Rehabilitation Center in Altoona, PA.

Lance was born in Bedford County Memorial Hospital November 5, 1956, son of the late Claude E. (Gene) Koontz and Joanna R. (Julie) Koontz.  He grew up in Friends Cove.

After graduation from Bedford High School in 1974,...

Feb 2, 2024

Thomas A. Stiffler, 68, of New Baltimore, Pennsylvania, went to be with Lord on Friday, February 2, 2024, at UPMC Shadyside Hospital, Pittsburgh, Pa.

Tommy was born in Bedford on January 16, 1956, son of the late H. Thomas and Mary Grace (Hankinson) Stiffler.

A loving husband to his wife of 43 years, Linda (Maddy),...

Feb 2, 2024

Eva Patricia Vance, 78, of Manns Choice, Pennsylvania passed away on Friday, February 2, 2024 at UPMC Bedford, Everett. Eva was born in Cumberland on September 15, 1945, daughter of the late Gerald and Edith (Kagerise) Imler. On September 16, 1963, she married her husband Roger L. Vance, who preceded her in death on March 10, 2023. She is...

Jan 31, 2024

Betty Jane Parfitt, 93, of 537 Lafayette Avenue, Bedford, passed away after an extended illness on January 31, 2024, at Villa Crest Nursing Home in Johnstown.

She was born July 10, 1930, in Bedford, the only child of Cloyd F. and Beulah R. (Wonders) Merkle. Her husband, Albert E. Parfitt, died February 1, 2004.

A...