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

William C. "Bill" Sadow

William C. "Bill" Sadow

Jan 13, 2014

Mr. William C. "Bill" Sadow, age 73, of Bedford, died Monday, January 13th, 2014 at home. Mr. Sadow was born in Philadelphia, PA on January 16, 1940, he was the son of the late William Sadow and Anna (Dittenhoffer) Vydrna who survives of Wesley Enhanced Living, Doylestown, PA. Bill was the husband of Margaret "Peggy" (Guest) Sadow, whom he married...

Doris Kathryn (Feather)  Suter

Doris Kathryn (Feather) Suter

Jan 12, 2014

Mrs. Doris Kathryn Feather Suter, 90, of Grandview Ave, Everett, formerly of New Paris, went home to be with the Lord peacefully and warm in her own bed at 1:30 AM, Sunday, January 12th, 2014, surrounded & cared for by family, friends & clergy. Mrs. Suter was born in Pleasantville on Monday, December 17, 1923,  the daughter of the late...

Florence A. (Suter)  Ickes

Florence A. (Suter) Ickes

Jan 1, 2014

Mrs. Florence A. Ickes, 94, of Barefoot Road, Alum Bank, formerly of Fishertown, died at 2:37 AM, Wednesday, January 1st, 2014 at UPMC Bedford Memorial Hospital. Mrs. Ickes was born in New Paris on Friday, February 14, 1919,  the daughter of the late Herbert and Anna (Blattenberger) Suter. On June 25, 1938, she married D. Glenn Ickes.  He preceded her...

Wayne A. Bennett

Wayne A. Bennett

Dec 31, 2013

Mr. Wayne A. Bennett, 77, of Monroe, NC, passed away Tuesday, December 31st, 2013 at Presbyterian Medical Center in Charlotte,NC. Mr. Bennett was born in Cumberland, MD on Monday, April 13, 1936,  the son of the late Merle and Wilma (Hollada) Bennett. On March 11, 2003, he married Barbara Jean (Williamson) Bennett. In addition to his wife he is survived...

Burt L. Yarnell, Jr.

Burt L. Yarnell, Jr.

Dec 28, 2013

Mr. Burt L. Yarnell, Jr., 88, of Lovely Road, Alum Bank, died Saturday, December 28th, 2013 at his home. Mr. Yarnell was born in Lincoln Township on Thursday, October 22, 1925,  the son of the late Burt C. and Irene (McMasters) Yarnell. On September 9, 1950, he married Mary Ann (Gerula) Yarnell. In addition to his wife he is survived...

Harold L. "Freddy" Stayer, Sr.

Harold L. "Freddy" Stayer, Sr.

Dec 20, 2013

Mr. Harold L. Stayer, Sr., 71, of Imlertown Road, Bedford, died at 8:40 PM, Friday, December 20th, 2013 at his home. Harold was born in Bedford on Tuesday, January 6, 1942,  the son of the late Clarence and J. Gertrude (Shaffer) Stayer. On December 16, 1967, he married Wanda D. (Wilt) Stayer.  In addition to his wife he is survived...

Donald Tressler

Donald Tressler

Dec 18, 2013

Mr. Donald  Tressler, 70, of Meadow Lane, Bedford, died at 6:25 AM, Wednesday, December 18th, 2013 at Donahoe Manor Nursing Home. Mr. Tressler was born in Dunlo on Monday, March 22, 1943,  the son of the late Benjamin and Ruth M. (Rummel) Tressler. He lived with his companion of 32 years, Helen LaDouceur.  In addition to Helen, he is survived...

Joseph W. Miller

Joseph W. Miller

Dec 16, 2013

Mr. Joseph W. Miller, 78, of Quaker Valley Road, New Paris, died at 4:20 PM, Monday, December 16th, 2013 at UPMC Bedford Memorial Hospital. Mr. Miller was born in Fishertown on Sunday, August 25, 1935,  the son of the late Violet Faye (Crissman) Miller. On January 27, 1967, he married Emilie J. (Allison) Miller.  In addition to his wife, he...

Olive C. (Sides)  Christner

Olive C. (Sides) Christner

Dec 15, 2013

Mrs. Olive C. (Sides) Christner, 98, of Colonial Courtyard, formerly of Lancaster died Sunday, December 15th, 2013 at UPMC Bedford Memorial Hospital. Mrs. Christner was born in Juniata Township on Thursday, August 12, 1915,  the daughter of the late Harvey E. Sides and Ada (Shippey) Sides-Diehl. She is survived by  Nephew- Barry husband of  Janet Leydig, Bedford; Nephew- Glenn husband...

Coy L. Shelton

Coy L. Shelton

Dec 13, 2013

Mr. Coy L. Shelton, 59, of Pensyl Hollow Road, Bedford, died at 11:02 AM, Friday, December 13th, 2013 at Windber Hospice. Mr. Shelton was born in Ogden, UT on Wednesday, September 22, 1954,  he was the son of the late Donna Mitchell. Coy was married to Pamela K. (Rightnour) Shelton.  In addition to his wife he is survived by Daughter-...

Denver D. Yokum

Denver D. Yokum

Dec 9, 2013

Mr. Denver D. Yokum, 58, of Warmuth Lane. Bedford died Monday, December 9th, 2013 at his home. Mr. Yokum was born in Bedford on Thursday, March 31, 1955,  son of  Denver C. Yokum, husband of Bonnie of Clearville and the late Louise (Smith) Clark. In addition to his father and step-mother, he is survived Daughter- Peg wife of  Brad Dibert,...

Ruth F. (Whetstone)  Miller

Ruth F. (Whetstone) Miller

Dec 9, 2013

Mrs. Ruth F. Miller, 85, of Tulls Hill Road, Manns Choice died Monday, December 9th, 2013 at Pennknoll Village. Mrs. Miller was born in Harrison Township on Tuesday, September 4, 1928,  the daughter of the late Robert H. and Effie (Scritchfield) Whetstone. On June 28, 1946, she married Harry P. Miller.  He preceded her in death on July 9, 2000....

James Edward Yingling, III

James Edward Yingling, III

Dec 8, 2013

Mr. James Edward Yingling, III, 35, of Sunset Lane, Alum Bank, passed away at 2:25 PM, Sunday, December 8th, 2013 at Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center, Johnstown. James was born in Bedford on Saturday, July 1, 1978,  the son of  James Edward Yingling, Jr . of Bedford County and Sheila G. (Corle) Nicolini wife of Philip of Osterburg. On January 31,...

Elmer D. Donahoe

Elmer D. Donahoe

Dec 8, 2013

Mr. Elmer D. Donahoe, 73, of Chaneysville passed away Sunday, December 8th, 2013 with his wife by his side. Mr. Donahoe was born in Southampton Township, Beans Cove on Friday, March 22, 1940,  the son of the late George and Vernelda (Bennett) Donahoe. On May 2, 1964, he married Karen L. (Snyder) Donahoe.  In addition to his wife he is...

Cyril L. Martin

Cyril L. Martin

Dec 8, 2013

Mr. Cyril L. Martin, 91, of Juniata Street, New Baltimore, died at 7:10 AM, Sunday, December 8th, 2013 at Van Zandt VA Medical Center, Altoona. Mr. Martin has lived a full life.  He was born on his parents farm in Allegheny Township, Somerset Co.  He was 1 of 8 children, born September 1, 1922  to the late Louis and Cecilia...

Nellie A. (Herline)  Karns

Nellie A. (Herline) Karns

Dec 7, 2013

Mrs. Nellie A. Karns, 87, of Woodside St., Bedford died Saturday, December 7th, 2013 at UPMC Bedford Memorial Hospital. Mrs. Karns was born in Jeannette on Tuesday, November 9, 1926,  the daughter of the late H. Ward and Anna Catherine (Ruby) Herline. Nellie was the widow of Paul W. Karns, who preceded her in death on September 3, 1995. She...

Deborah K. (Porter)  Drenning

Deborah K. (Porter) Drenning

Dec 6, 2013

Mrs. Deborah K. Drenning, 63, of Main St., Manns Choice died Friday, December 6th, 2013 at UPMC Altoona Hospital. Mrs. Drenning was born in Snake Spring Township on Monday, April 10, 1950,   the daughter of Mildred (Mullin) Porter-Neely, wife of Jay of Short Gap, WV and the late Howard W. Porter. On January 11, 1974, she married George E. Drenning.  ...

Charles W. Shoopman

Charles W. Shoopman

Dec 1, 2013

Mr. Charles W. Shoopman, 63, of Hillside Drive, New Paris died at 4:24 AM, Sunday, December 1st, 2013 at his home. Mr. Shoopman was born in Greensburg, IN on Thursday, October 19, 1950,  the son of the late Edith Irene (Land) Shoopman. On April 2, 1991, he married JoAnn L. (Habinyak) Shoopman.  In addition to his wife he is survived...

Betty A. (Soyka)  Hagerich

Betty A. (Soyka) Hagerich

Nov 29, 2013

Mrs. Betty A. Hagerich, 84, of Donahoe Manor Road, Bedford died at 11:51 PM, Friday, November 29th, 2013 at Colonial Courtyard. Mrs. Hagerich was born in Johnstown on Thursday, August 8, 1929,  the daughter of the late John and Mary (Soyka) Pekera. On October 16, 1948, she married  Kenneth D. Hagerich.  He preceded her in death on October 24 of...

Shirley L. "Shirl" (Burkholder)  Hankinson

Shirley L. "Shirl" (Burkholder) Hankinson

Nov 27, 2013

Mrs. Shirley L. "Shirl"  Hankinson, 65, of Juniata St., New Baltimore died Wednesday, November 27th, 2013 at Windber Hospice. Mrs. Hankinson was born in Rockingham on Thursday, July 8, 1948,  she was the daughter of the late Ralph and Hazel (Morrison) Burkholder. On August 17, 1970, she married Bernard J. Hankinson.  In addition to her husband she is survived by...