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

Leonard V. Yurickones

Leonard V. Yurickones

Mar 2, 2014

Mr. Leonard V. Yurickones, 71, of Everett, passed away Sunday, March 2nd, 2014 at Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center, Johnstown. Mr. Yurickones was born in Pottsville on Sunday, February 21, 1943,  the son of the late John and Anna (Fabian) Yurickones. He is survived by family in Eastern Pennsylvania and many friends in the Bedford County Area. Mr. Yurickones served in...

Harold S. "Pete" Smith, Jr.

Harold S. "Pete" Smith, Jr.

Mar 2, 2014

Mr. Harold S. "Pete"  Smith, Jr., 77, of K Street, Bedford, died at 11:45 PM, Sunday, March 2nd, 2014 at Donahoe Manor Nursing Home. Mr. Smith was born in Bedford on Wednesday, April 15, 1936. On January 2, 1959, he married Jannette (Kinzey) Smith.  She preceded him in death on July 21, 2007. He is survived by  Daughter- SaDonna L....

Donna JoAnn Colvin

Donna JoAnn Colvin

Mar 2, 2014

Ms. Donna JoAnn Colvin, 75, of Vine St., Schellsburg, died at 10:02 AM, Sunday, March 2nd, 2014 at Pennknoll Village. Miss Colvin was born in Schellsburg on Friday, June 10, 1938,  the daughter of the late Thomas H. and Margaret E. (Feight) Colvin. She is survived by  Sister- Cora Ann Colvin, Schellsburg; Brother- Thomas husband of  Phyllis (Rose) Colvin, Bedford;...

Donald H. Cox

Donald H. Cox

Mar 1, 2014

Mr. Donald H. Cox, 71, of Valley Road, Bedford, passed away Saturday, March 1st, 2014 at his home. Mr. Cox was born in Everett on Friday, August 7, 1942,  the son of the late Harry Preston and Sarah Kathryn (Phillips) Cox. On September 18, 1963, he married Mary Colleen (Brooke) Cox in Cumberland, MD.  Mr. Cox's death ends a marriage...

Breena M. Morris

Breena M. Morris

Feb 25, 2014

Breena M. Morris,18, of Chestnut St., New Paris (Fishertown) passed away Tuesday, February 25th, 2014 at as the result of injuries sustained in an automobile accident in W. St. Clair Township. Miss Morris was born in Altoona on Friday, April 7, 1995,  the daughter of Robert Morris of Schellsburg and Brenda (Shaffer) and stepfather Keith Miller of Fishertown. In addition...

Donna Jane (Fix)  Hale

Donna Jane (Fix) Hale

Feb 24, 2014

Obituary Donna Jane Hale passed away peacefully Monday, February 24, 2014 in Grand Prairie Texas.  She was born in Kearney Pennsylvania on May 7, 1927 the daughter of the late Edith & Russell Fix.  She married David “Pete” Hale in January 16, 1944. She is survived by daughters Connie Snyder (Giles) of Leesburg, Florida; Susan Morris (Jeff) of Duncanville, Texas;...

Evelyn E. (Eppley)  Criswell

Evelyn E. (Eppley) Criswell

Feb 24, 2014

Evelyn E. (Eppley) Criswell, 93, of Mountain Road, Bedford, and formerly of Fishertown, went to be with the Lord early Monday afternoon, Feb. 24, 2014, at UPMC-Altoona. Born on Dec. 3, 1920 in Newberry Township, York County, she was one of eleven children born to William B. Eppley and Myrtle F. (Stetler) Eppley. She was the widow of Harold W....

Helen M. (Kegg)  Jones

Helen M. (Kegg) Jones

Feb 22, 2014

Mrs. Helen M. Jones, 93, of Country Ridge Road, Bedford, died at 9:15 AM, Saturday, February 22nd, 2014 at UPMC Bedford Memorial Hospital. Mrs. Jones was born in Cumberland Valley on Thursday, July 15, 1920,  the daughter of the late C. Frank and Jennie (Rawlings) Kegg. On March 15, 1939, she married Alvin C. Jones.  He preceded her in death...

Jerry F. Bagley, Sr.

Jerry F. Bagley, Sr.

Feb 20, 2014

Mr. Jerry F. Bagley, Sr., 71, of Harrieta Lane, Bedford, died at 11:00 PM, Thursday, February 20th, 2014 at James E. Van Zandt Medical Center, Altoona. Mr. Bagley was born in Bedford on Wednesday, December 30, 1942,  the son of the late Fred and Virginia (Imler) Bagley. On December 9, 1967, he married Paulette "Polly" (Logue) Bagley.  In addition to...

James Dickson "Dick" Timoney

James Dickson "Dick" Timoney

Feb 20, 2014

Mr. James Dickson "Dick"  Timoney, 91, of Pennknoll Road, Everett, passed away at 6:50 PM, Thursday, February 20th, 2014 at Homewood at Martinsburg. Mr. Timoney was born in Glascow, Scotland,  on  Tuesday, October 24, 1922,  the  son of the late William and Christine (Dunn) Timoney. On September 11, 1947, he married Dorothy (Bergen) Timoney.  She preceded him in death on...

Eva Melitta (Hubert)  Sonne

Eva Melitta (Hubert) Sonne

Feb 17, 2014

Eva Melitta Sonne quietly passed away on February 17, 2014, finally succumbing to cancer after a six month struggle.  She died in her home, which she loved so much. Eva Melita Sonne (nee Hubert) was known as Millie by family and friends.  She was born in Langenbielau/Reichenbach, Germany on April 10, 1927.  She grew up during the tumultuous time of...

Harold E. Wertz

Harold E. Wertz

Feb 17, 2014

Mr. Harold E. Wertz, 87, of Choice Campground Road, Manns Choice, died at 7:00 AM, Monday, February 17th, 2014 at his home. Mr. Wertz was born in Manns Choice on Wednesday, October 20, 1926,  the son of the late Clarence and Pearl (Hillegass) Wertz. On March 17, 1950, he married Doris L. (Hershberger) Wertz.  She preceded him in death on...

Mabel L. (Callihan)  Leonard

Mabel L. (Callihan) Leonard

Feb 17, 2014

Mrs. Mabel L. Leonard,  80, of Leonard Road, Alum Bank, died at 8:20 PM, Monday, February 17th, 2014 at Pennknoll Village. Mrs. Leonard was born in W. St. Clair Township on Monday, March 13, 1933,  the daughter of the late Harry Loy and Margaret (Darr) Callihan. On March 5, 1952, she married Robert C. Leonard.  He preceded her in death...

Frances M. "Frannie" (Wolfhope)  Karns

Frances M. "Frannie" (Wolfhope) Karns

Feb 17, 2014

Mrs. Frances M. "Frannie"  Karns, 67, of Spring St., Bedford, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, February 17th, 2014 at Donahoe Manor Nursing Home. Mrs. Karns was born at home in Schellsburg on Wednesday, November 13, 1946,  the daughter of the late Joseph, Wolfhope, Sr. and Alta (Boozer) Wolfhope-Miller. On November 25, 1964, she married Coy Ray...

John Wayne "Johnny" Hillegass

John Wayne "Johnny" Hillegass

Feb 15, 2014

Mr. John Wayne "Johnny"  Hillegass, 47, of Diehl Road, Manns Choice, died at 6:20 AM, Saturday, February 15th, 2014 at his home. Mr. Hillegass was born in Snake Spring Twp. on Thursday, June 23, 1966,  the son of the late Edmund "Bud" and Willa (Logsdon) Hillegass. On June 19, 1997, he married Julie D. (Cole) Hillegass.  In addition to his...

JoAnn L. (Habinyak)  Shoopman

JoAnn L. (Habinyak) Shoopman

Feb 10, 2014

Mrs. JoAnn L. Shoopman, 65, of Hillside Drive, New Paris, died at 12:40 AM, Monday, February 10th, 2014 at UPMC Bedford Memorial Hospital. Mrs. Shoopman was born in Bedford on Monday, October 4, 1948,  the daughter of the late Nicholas and Mary (Delancy) Habinyak. On April 2, 1991, she married Charles W. Shoopman.  He preceded her in death on December...

Kenneth W. Hartung

Kenneth W. Hartung

Feb 8, 2014

Mr. Kenneth W. Hartung, 56, of Mill Ridge Road, Everett died Saturday, February 8th, 2014 at UPMC Altoona Hospital. Mr. Hartung was born in Durand, WI on Saturday, June 8, 1957,  the son of the late Carl and Evelyn (Segstetter) Hartung. On October 24, 1997, he married Lisa (McIlhone) Hartung. In addition to his wife he is survived by six...

Judith A. (Gozdick)  Hill

Judith A. (Gozdick) Hill

Feb 8, 2014

Mrs. Judith A. Hill, 75, of Black Hollow Road, Schellsburg, died at 2:20 PM, Saturday, February 8th, 2014 at her home. Mrs. Hill was born in Bradenville on Wednesday, March 2, 1938, the daughter of Helen (Yancy) Gozdick of Bradenville and the late George Gozdick. On March 17, 1961, she married Francis K. Hill.  In addition to her husband she...

Florence E. (Conrad)  Fisher

Florence E. (Conrad) Fisher

Feb 1, 2014

Mrs. Florence E. Fisher, 74, of Kildeer Lane, New Paris, died at 9:25 PM, Saturday, February 1st, 2014 at UPMC Altoona Hospital. Mrs. Fisher was born in E. St. Clair Twp. on Thursday, January 4, 1940,  the daughter of the late Theodore and Gladys (O'Neal) Conrad. Florence was preceded in death by her husband, William L. Fisher in November of...

Ann E. (Seifert)  Mitchell

Ann E. (Seifert) Mitchell

Feb 1, 2014

Mrs. Ann E. Mitchell, 86, of E. Pitt St., Bedford, died at 11:40 AM, Saturday, February 1st, 2014 at Pennknoll Village. Mrs. Mitchell was born in Bedford Township on Thursday, April 21, 1927,  the daughter of the late George and Erdie (Mowery) Seifert. She is survived by  Daughter- Sharon widow of  Richard Barzeski, Latrobe; Son- Robert E. husband of  Connie...