Recent Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Schellsburg, PA, Bedford County Pennsylvania & Surrounding Areas
Odelia Mary (Kaltenbach) Cook
Jan 7, 2013
Mrs. Odelia Mary Cook, 92, of Everett, formerly of Michigan, died at 3:44 PM, Monday, January 7th, 2013 at the home of her daughter and son-in-law. Mrs. Cook was born in Sultons Bay, MI on Sunday, November 28, 1920, the daughter of the late Friedolin "Fred" and Ella (Kadlec) Kaltenbach. On December 22, 1992, she married Wilbur "Bud" Cook. He...
Kathleen L. (Jones) Isenberger
Jan 7, 2013
Mrs. Kathleen L. Isenberger, 94, of S. Richard St., Bedford, formerly of Chambersburg, passed away at 6:57 AM, Monday, January 7th, 2013 at her home that she shared with her niece. Mrs. Isenberger was born in Fayetteville on Tuesday, June 4, 1918, the daughter of the late Crist and Ruth (Ryder) Jones. In 1975, she married Leo "Babe" Isenberger. He...
Shelby M. (Milliken) VanPelt
Jan 4, 2013
Mrs. Shelby M. VanPelt, 74, of Younts Road, Bedford, died at 5:53 PM, Friday, January 4th, 2013 at UPMC Bedford Memorial Hospital. Mrs. VanPelt was born in Wilmington, Delaware on Wednesday, January 12, 1938, the daughter of the late Thomas William and Dorothy (McVey) Milliken. On September 28, 1958, she married David G. VanPelt, Jr. In addition to her husband...
Shirley H. (Logsdon) Smith-Wilson
Jan 1, 2013
Mrs. Shirley H. Smith-Wilson, 74, of Tulls Hill Road, Manns Choice died Tuesday, January 1st, 2013 at UPMC Bedford Memorial Hospital. Mrs. Smith-Wilson was born in Napier Township on Sunday, December 11, 1938, the daughter of the late Dewain and Hazel (Bingham) Logsdon. On December 10, 1955, she married Jesse M. Smith, Jr. He preceded her in death on May...
Sandra Jean Weyant
Dec 30, 2012
Ms. Sandra Jean Weyant, 59, of Colonial Courtyard, Bedford, passed away at 12:30 PM, Sunday, December 30th, 2012 at UPMC Bedford Memorial Hospital. Sandy was born in Schellsburg on Saturday, August 1, 1953, the daughter of the late Clair and Ruth (Thomas) Weyant. She is survived by Sister- Patricia wife of James Garman, Columbiana, OH; Brother- Dennis Weyant, Roaring Spring;...
Joseph L. Rhodes, Sr.
Dec 30, 2012
Mr. Joseph L. Rhodes, Sr.,89, of North Spring St., Everett, died at 1:45 AM, Sunday, December 30th, 2012 at his home. Mr. Rhodes, Sr. was born in Ridgeley, WV on Sunday, October 14, 1923, the son of the late George M. and Bridget (Hanley) Rhodes. On May 9, 1945, he married Jeanette Minnie (Price) Rhodes. She preceded him in death...
Minnie B. (Morris) Whetstone
Dec 30, 2012
Mrs. Minnie Belle Whetstone, 91, of Rest Home Road, Manns Choice, received her promotion to Heaven and went home to be with her Lord at 11:40 AM, Sunday, December 30th, 2012 at Pennknoll Village. Mrs. Whetstone was born in Clearville on Monday, October 24, 1921, the daughter of the late Jacob E. and Elmira (Smith) Morris. On May 23, 1941,...
Chester F. Elliott
Dec 28, 2012
Mr. Chester F. Elliott, 93, of Lincoln Highway, Schellsburg, went home to be with the Lord at 5:30 AM, Friday, December 28th, 2012. Mr. Elliott was born in Londonderry Township on Wednesday, August 6, 1919, the son of the late Milton and Catherine (Smith) Elliott. He was first married to Marcella (Smith) Elliott. She preceded him in death. He then...
John Eugene Feather
Dec 25, 2012
Mr. John Eugene Feather, 80, of Quaker Valley Road, Alum Bank, formerly of Imler died Tuesday, December 25th, 2012 at Altoona Hospital. Mr. Feather was born at the Water Brooks Farm, Schellsburg (now known as The Lodge at Shawnee State Park on Friday, July 15, 1932, the son of the late Charles Ross and Carrie Louisa (Griffith) Feather. On November...

Beverly A. (Cussins) Caro
Dec 25, 2012
Mrs. Beverly A. Caro, 61, of Bedford, died at 4:28 PM, Tuesday, December 25th, 2012 at Pennknoll Village. Mrs. Caro was born in Cumberland, MD. on Tuesday, August 7, 1951, the daughter of Glenn and Evelyn (Oster) Cussins of Bedford. On March 17, 1986, she married Rick W. Caro. In addition to her husband she is survived by her parents...
David R. Wilkins, Sr.
Dec 19, 2012
Mr. David R. Wilkins, Sr., age 71, of Waterloo, AL died Wednesday, December 19th, 2012 at his home. Mr. Wilkins, Sr. was born in New Paris, on Sunday, June 1, 1941, he was the son of the late Raymond and Madeline (Jones) Wilkins. He was preceded by his wife Margaret L. Wilkins on January 24, 2001. He is survived by...
John A. Stockenus
Dec 11, 2012
Mr. John A. Stockenus, 60, of Old Rt. 30, Manns Choice, died at 9:48 AM, Tuesday, December 11th, 2012 at his home, Mr. Stockenus was born in Bedford on Monday, October 6, 1952, the son of the late John S. and Florence Stockenus. He is survived by Son- John A. Stockenus, Jr. husband of Laura (Fritz), Berlin; Former Wife - ...
Virgie "Pat" (Bumgardner) Turner
Dec 10, 2012
Virgie "Pat" Turner, 94, of Bedford, died on Monday, December 10th, 2012 at UPMC Bedford Memorial Hospital. Pat Turner was born in Clarksburg, WV, the youngest daughter of the late Adam G. and Sadie (Haines) Bumgardner. She was preceded in death by two brothers, Donald Bumgardner and Victor Bumgardner and by a sister, Bernice Miller. Pat and her beloved husband,...
C. Alva Hostetler
Dec 9, 2012
Mr. C. Alva Hostetler, 96, of Meadow Road, Osterburg, died Sunday, December 9th, 2012 at UPMC Bedford Memorial Hospital. Mr. Hostetler was born in Richland Township on Sunday, June 25, 1916, the son of the late Clyde and Minnie (Fry) Hostetler. On April 5, 1942, he married Helen (Creighton) Hostetler. She preceded him in death on February 25, 1992. He...
Ralph L. Fritz, Sr.
Dec 3, 2012
Mr. Ralph L. Fritz, Sr., 85, of Black Valley Road, Everett, died at 5:00 AM, Monday, December 3rd, 2012 at Pennknoll Village. Mr. Fritz was born in Middletown, MD on Friday, November 4, 1927, the son of the late Ralph Lester and Charlotte (Remsberg) Fritz. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Theresa A. (Carroll) Fritz. He is...
John W. Phillips
Nov 26, 2012
Mr. John W. Phillips, 82, of Mill Road, Schellsburg, died at 5:58 AM, Monday, November 26th, 2012 at UPMC Bedford Memorial Hospital. Mr. Phillips was born in Schellsburg on Monday, September 22, 1930, the son of the late Francis and Florence (Ranker) Phillips. On October 22, 1954, he married Joann (Carson) Phillips. In addition to his wife he is survived...
Waldtraut "Wally" (Kirchner) Koelle
Nov 22, 2012
Mrs. Waldtraut "Wally" Koelle, 85, of Louella Rd., Bedford, died at 8:10 AM, Thursday, November 22nd, 2012 at Donahoe Manor Nursing Home, Bedford. Mrs. Koelle was born in Hochst, Germany, on Tuesday, February 15, 1927, the daughter of the late Hans Friedrich Heinrich and Friederike Charlotte Luise Geborene (Feilhauer) Kirchner. On May 28, 1966, she married Kendall Koelle. In addition...
C. Melvin Sonne, Jr.
Nov 21, 2012
Following a brief illness, C. Melvin Sonne, Jr., died on November 21, 2012 at his home in Bedford. In a lifetime of worldwide interests and a career in foreign affairs, Mel always too pride in his Pennsylvania heritage. He was born in Titusville on December 3, 1922, the son of C.M. Sonne, M.D. and Lillian Carpenter Sonne. On July 8,...
Dennis C. Householder
Nov 20, 2012
Mr. Dennis C. Householder, 60, of N. Spring St., Everett passed away Tuesday, November 20th, 2012 at Altoona Hospital. Mr. Householder was born in Everett on Friday, July 18, 1952, he son of the late Wayne and Isabelle (Sleighter) Householder. On June 2, 2007, he married Lois E. (Bussard) Householder. In addition to his wife he is survived by Brother-...
Edwin C. "Pete" Frederick
Nov 19, 2012
Mr. Edwin C. "Pete" Frederick, 86, of Fawn Hollow Road, Bedford, died at 11:44 PM, Monday, November 19th, 2012 at Donahoe Manor Nursing Home. Mr. Frederick was born in Spring Church on Wednesday, April 14, 1926, the son of the late Charles E. and Bertha F. (Coulter) Frederick. On December 22, 1956, in Johnstown, he married Flora Annette (Knisely) Frederick. ...