Recent Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Schellsburg, PA, Bedford County Pennsylvania & Surrounding Areas
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. ...
Clarence S. "Hun" Hillegass
Nov 16, 2012
Mr. Clarence S. "Hun" Hillegass, 82, of Hillegass Road, Schellsburg, died Friday, November 16th, 2012 at his home. Mr. Hillegass was born in Juniata Township on Wednesday, February 5, 1930, the son of the late Michael and Virginia (Fair) Hillegass. On March 3, 1951, he married Clara F. "Tat" (Collins) Hillegass. In addition to his wife he is survived by...

Emily L. Buzzelli
Nov 16, 2012
Ms. Emily L. Buzzelli, 73, of Bedford, formerly of New Jersey, died Friday, November 16th, 2012 at Donahoe Manor, Bedford. Ms. Buzzelli was born in Riverside, NJ on Tuesday, August 15, 1939, the daughter of the late Frank and Helen Wilhelmina (Vandegrift) Buzzelli. She is survived by Daughter- Nancy C. wife of James A. Folk, Alum Bank and by her...
Daniel Glenn Callihan
Nov 14, 2012
Mr. Daniel Glenn Callihan, 95, of Market Street, Martinsburg, formerly of Fishertown, died at 6:23 PM, Wednesday, November 14th, 2012 at Nason Hospital, Roaring Spring. Mr. Callihan was born in W. St. Clair Township on Sunday, May 27, 1917, the son of the late Leeson and Hazel (Miller) Callihan. Glenn was preceded in death by his first wife, Ruth (Way)...
Jessica Hope Cornell
Nov 13, 2012
Miss Jessica Hope Cornell, 23, of Cortland Road, New Paris died Tuesday, November 13th, 2012 in Colerain Township as the result of injuries sustained in an auto accident. Jessica was born in York on Tuesday, December 6, 1988, the daughter of Roger A. and Karen E. (Daniel) Cornell of New Paris. In addition to her parents, she is survived by ...
Floyd K. Clark
Nov 11, 2012
Mr. Floyd K. Clark, 84, of Heritage Road, Osterburg, died at 6:03 AM, Sunday, November 11th, 2012 at Altoona Regional Health System. Mr. Clark was born in Bedford on Tuesday, February 21, 1928, the son of the late Merle and Virginia Ruth (Feathers) Clark. He is survived by Daughter- Patricia L. wife of Robert W. Reid, Brunswick, GA; Daughter- Brenda...

Charles M. Bevans
Nov 8, 2012
Mr. Charles M. Bevans, 75, of Walnut Lane, Everett, died at 4:45 AM, Thursday, November 8th, 2012 at UPMC Bedford Memorial Hospital. Mr. Bevans was born in Baltimore, MD on Wednesday, January 13, 1937, the son of the late Arthur and Catherine (Brown) Bevans. On January 2, 1960, he married Margaret A. (Macy) Bevans. She preceded him in death on...
Mark H. Kennedy
Nov 5, 2012
Mr. Mark H. Kennedy, 42, of Point Road, Bedford died Monday, November 5th, 2012 at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital, Pittsburgh, as the result of injuries he sustained as a pedestrian in an automobile accident. Mr. Kennedy was born in Gary, Indiana on Saturday, October 24, 1970, he son of Edna (Smith) Kennedy of Bedford and the late Kenneth H. Kennedy. On...
Rev. Dr. Ross E. Whetstone
Nov 4, 2012
Rev. Dr. Ross E. Whetstone, Sr., 93 of Nashville, TN, died Sunday, November 4, 2012 at his home, after a brief illness. He was born on May, 19, 1919, the son of the late Clarence Edward and Helen (Koontz) Whetstone. He is survived by his wife, Rev. Elizabeth Kugel Whetstone, Nashville, TN; daughter, Judith Whetstone Douglas, Nashville, TN; four grandchildren...
Kathryn A. (Moriarty) Gatins
Oct 23, 2012
Mrs. Kathryn A. Gatins, 95, of Naperville, IL died Tuesday, October 23rd, 2012 at Sunrise Assisted Living in Naperville, IL. Mrs. Gatins was born in Washington, DC on Saturday, October 13, 1917, the daughter of the late Leo and Isabel (Fitzgerald) Moriarty. On November 24, 1939, she married George D. Gatins. He preceded her in death on September 2, 1986....
Anna Jane (Mickle) Kring
Oct 14, 2012
Mrs. Anna Jane Kring, 88, of Reservoir Road, Hollidaysburg, formerly of New Paris and Pleasantville, died Sunday, October 14th, 2012 at Hillview Nursing Home, Altoona. Mrs. Kring was born in Osterburg on Monday, November 19, 1923, the daughter of the late Clarence S. and Leah R. (Mock) Mickle. On April 8, 1950, she married John W. Kring in Cumberland, MD. ...
Charles R. Miller
Oct 12, 2012
Mr. Charles R. Miller, age 79, of Fish Hatchery Road, New Paris died Friday, October 12th, 2012 at his home. Mr. Miller was born in Alum Bank on Monday, January 9, 1933, the son of the late Verwin "Bussie" and Beulah (Shawlis) Miller. On October 9, 1956, he married Gloria (Figard) Miller. In addition to his wife he is survived...
Janet C. (Palmer) Spade
Oct 11, 2012
Ms. Janet C. Spade, 71, of Old 126, Crystal Spring, died at 1:15 AM, Thursday, October 11th, 2012 at her home. Ms. Spade was born in Baltimore, MD on Wednesday, July 9, 1941, the daughter of the late Scott E. and Hulda M. (Smith) Palmer. She is survived by Son- Allen husband of Debbie (Smith) Spade, Crystal Spring; Son- Terry...
Margueritta (Nearhood) Perrin
Oct 2, 2012
Mrs. Margueritta Perrin, 77, of Clear Ridge Road, Clearville, died at 5:17 PM, Tuesday, October 2nd, 2012 at Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center, Johnstown. Mrs. Perrin was born in Everett on Tuesday, July 9, 1935, the daughter of the late Albert and Mary (Seiber) Nearhood. On September 14, 1954, she married Earl I. Perrin. He preceded her in death on September...
Frederick S. George
Oct 1, 2012
Mr. Frederick S. George, 95, of Donahue Manor Road, Bedford, formerly of Wilmington, DE, died at 3:00 PM, Monday, October 1st, 2012 at UPMC Bedford Memorial Hospital. Mr. George was born in Coatesville, PA on Tuesday, October 17, 1916, the son of the late Frederick and Elsie Dripps George. On February 22, 1944, he married Helen E. (Spackman) George. She...
James P. Miller
Sep 29, 2012
Mr. James P. Miller, 79, of Lincoln Hwy, Bedford died Saturday, September 29th, 2012 at his home. Mr. Miller was born in Schellsburg on Sunday, June 18, 1933, the son of the late Van Amberg and Mae (Phillips) Miller. On November 30, 1977, he married Betty L. (Hershberger) Miller. In addition to his wife he is survived by Daughter- Tanya...
Ann Jean (Piccola) Kaminski
Sep 25, 2012
Mrs. Ann Jean Kaminski, 76, of Maple Drive, Lakewood Manor, Bedford passed away Tuesday, September 25th, 2012 at her home. Mrs. Kaminski was born in Hazleton on Thursday, August 20, 1936, a daughter of the late Carlo and Angeline (Diana) Piccola. On July 12, 1958, she was united in marriage to Joseph S. Kaminski at Most Precious Blood Catholic Church...
Larry W. Claycomb
Sep 22, 2012
Mr. Larry W. Claycomb, 70, of Press Road, Bedford died at 3:17 PM, Saturday, September 22nd, 2012 at his home. Mr. Claycomb was born in Bedford on Thursday, July 16, 1942, the son of the late Alvie and Lillian Mae (Whitfield) Claycomb. On October 15, 1966, he married Sandra J. (Gingerich) Claycomb. In addition to his wife he is survived...