Recent Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Schellsburg, PA, Bedford County Pennsylvania & Surrounding Areas
Cecil D. Shaffer
Feb 16, 2012
Mr. Cecil D. Shaffer, age 82, of Chalybeate Road, Bedford, died at 12:58 PM, Thursday, February 16th, 2012 at his home. Mr. Shaffer was born in Everett on Monday, October 28, 1929, he was the son of the late Raymond C. and Juna B. (Shearer) Shaffer. On September 14, 1954, he married Faye (Eshelman) Shaffer. In addition to his wife...
Stanley K. Snavely
Feb 10, 2012
Mr. Stanley K. Snavely, 96, of Colonial Courtyard, Bedford, formerly of Manns Choice, died at 7:50 AM , Friday, February 10th, 2012 at Donahoe Manor. Mr. Snavely was born in Manns Choice on Wednesday, May 26, 1915, the son of the late George W. and Viola Alice (Wertz) Snavely. On August 17, 1940, he married Fern (Ferguson) Snavely. She preceded...
A. Virginia (Hammer) Snyder
Feb 2, 2012
Mrs. A. Virginia Snyder, 87, of E. Pitt Street, Bedford, formerly of Manns Choice died at 3:05 AM, Thursday, February 2nd, 2012 at Pennknoll Village. Mrs. Snyder was born in E. St. Clair Township on Tuesday, April 22, 1924, the daughter of the late Ross Hammer and A. Lillian (Russell) Hammer-Henderson. As a child, she was reared in the home...
Donald Leroy Gilbert
Jan 27, 2012
Mr. Donald Leroy Gilbert, 80, a resident of Pennknoll Village, formerly of Bedford Colonial Courtyard and the Everett Christian Home, died at 9:45 AM, Friday, January 27th, 2012 at the nursing home. Mr. Gilbert was born in Polo, IL on Monday, December 21, 1931, the son of the late Willard and Viola (Everly) Gilbert. He is survived by Daughter- Cynthia...
Rhea Catherine (Fleegle) Diehl
Jan 25, 2012
Mrs. Rhea Catherine Diehl, 92, of Altoona, formerly of Buffalo Mills (West End), died at 7:10 AM, Wednesday, January 25th, 2012 at Golden Living Center, Hillview. Mrs. Diehl was born in Allegheny Township, Somerset County. on Saturday, December 20, 1919, she was the daughter of the late Ira L. and Myrtle (Leydig) Fleegle.. On December 24, 1938, she married Harold...
Edward F. Stoney
Jan 23, 2012
Mr. Edward F. Stoney, 69, of Bedford, died at 10:52 AM, Monday, January 23rd, 2012 at Bon Secour Holy Family Hospital, Altoona. Mr. Stoney was born in Somerville, MA on November 11, 1942, he was the son of the late Alvin Stoney. Upon the death of Alvin while in service during W.W.II, he was adopted by his maternal grandparents, Ernest...

Donna J. (Allmond) Gall
Jan 23, 2012
Mrs. Donna J. Gall, 67, of Pinecrest Circle, Everett, died at 12:58 AM, Monday, January 23rd, 2012 at her home. Mrs. Gall was born in St. Michael, PA on Monday, October 23, 1944, the daughter of the late Junior and Theda (Steele) Allmond. On June 25, 1966, she married Gene E. Gall. In addition to her husband she is survived...

Gary W. Winesickle
Jan 22, 2012
Mr. Gary W. Winesickle, 63, of Duncansville, died at 1:50 PM, Sunday, January 22nd, 2012 at Valley View Nursing Home, Altoona. Mr. Winesickle was born in Bedford on Wednesday, September 29, 1948, the son of the late Georgia Belle Winesickle. He was reared in the home of his late grandmother, Mary Ann (Calhoun) Winesickle. He is survived by his companion...
Virginia A. (Arnold) Kachurik
Jan 22, 2012
Mrs. Virginia A. Kachurik,87, of Meadowbrook Terrace, Bedford, died at 4:15 PM, Sunday, January 22nd, 2012 at Colonial Courtyard. Mrs. Kachurik was born in Bedford Township on Monday, October 20, 1924, the daughter of the late W. Dennis and Dorothy Elizabeth (Donahoe) Arnold. On October 20, 1951, she married Adam J. Kachurik. He preceded her in death on November 5,...
Sandra L. (Geiser) Moore
Jan 22, 2012
Mrs. Sandra L. Moore, 72, of E. Pitt Street, Bedford, formerly of New Paris, died at 6:36 AM, Sunday, January 22nd, 2012 at Select Specialty Hospital in Johnstown. Mrs. Moore was born in Windber on Friday, July 28, 1939, the daughter of the late Glendon and Beatrice (Ripple) Geiser. She was married to Thomas L. Moore. He preceded her in...
Marie K. Williams
Jan 18, 2012
Mrs. Marie K. Williams, age 87, of Williams Lane, Schellsburg, died at 11:10 PM, Wednesday, January 18th, 2012 at Pennknoll Village. Mrs. Williams was born in Bedford on Wednesday, August 27, 1924, the daughter of the late James Teeter and Mae (Leonard)-Wertz. On September 1, 1939, she married John M. "Max" Williams. He preceded her in death on April 9,...
Franklin William Rose
Jan 18, 2012
Mr. Franklin William Rose, 74, of Hay Street, Berlin, formerly of Spring Hope Road, Schellsburg, died at 8:00 AM, Wednesday, January 18th, 2012 at Meadow View Nursing Center. Mr. Rose was born in Baltimore, MD on Thursday, May 27, 1937, the son of the late William F. and Manie Lee (Stuart) Rose. He is married to Catherine (Selin) Rose. In...

Jay Altman, Jr.
Jan 12, 2012
Mr. Jay Altman, Jr., 56, of Yingling Road, Osterburg, died at 3:10 PM, Thursday, January 12th, 2012 at Altoona Hospital. Mr. Altman was born in Natrona Heights on Monday, July 11, 1955, the son of the late Jay Altman, Sr. and Bernadine (Crissman) Altman. On May 19, 1983, he married Jodi L. (Myers) Altman. In addition to his wife he...
Louise M. (Ferguson) Sheirer
Jan 12, 2012
Mrs. Louise M. (Ferguson) Sheirer, 83, of Railroad Street, Manns Choice died on Thursday, January 12th, 2012 at Donahoe Manor, Bedford. Mrs. Sheirer was born in East. St. Clair Township on Saturday, December 1, 1928, the daughter of the late Evelyn (Ferguson) Zembower. She was reared by her grandparents, the late George and Bessie Clark. On February 20, 1946, she...
Brian D. Miller
Jan 8, 2012
Mr. Brian D. Miller, 43, of Messiah Church Road, Bedford, passed away Sunday, January 8th, 2012 as the result of a motor vehicle accident. Brian was born in Bedford on Tuesday, August 27, 1968, the son of David L. and Lynda K. (Hoagland) Miller of Bedford. In addition to his parents, he is survived by Son- Ty David Miller, Bedford;...
William A. Wedge, Sr.
Jan 1, 2012
Mr. William A. Wedge, Sr., 70, of Rebecca Drive, Manns Choice, died at 9:45 AM, Sunday, January 1st, 2012 at his home. Mr. Wedge was born in Meyersdale on Tuesday, January 14, 1941, the son of the late John A. Wedge, Sr. and Pearl Catherine Wedge. He is survived by Son- William A. Wedge, Jr., Manns Choice; Daughter- Julia O'Sullivan,...
Richard T. "Dick" Smith
Jan 1, 2012
Mr. Richard T. "Dick" Smith, 72, of Old Rte. 30, Manns Choice, died at 7:27 AM, Sunday, January 1st, 2012 at Pennknoll Village. Mr. Smith was born in Napier Township on Tuesday, September 26, 1939, the son of the late Jesse M. Smith, Sr. and Edth Ann (Price) Smith. He is survived by Sister- Alice Gardner, Osterburg; Sister- Ruth Barnett,...
Alan C. Beaner
Dec 27, 2011
Mr. Alan C. Beaner, 59, of Dunkard Hollow Road, Alum Bank, died at 6:20 PM, Tuesday, December 27th, 2011 at his home after an extended illness. Mr. Beaner was born in W. St. Clair Township on Sunday, May 18, 1952, the son of the late Cletus and Stella (Wissinger) Beaner. On December 21, 1974, he married Ruth A. (Spade) Beaner. ...

Marie G. (Groves) Simons-McClymonds
Dec 22, 2011
Mrs. Marie G. Simons-McClymonds, age 88, of Fort Myers, FL, but formerly of Bedford died Thursday, December 22nd, 2011 in Fort Myers, , FL. Mrs. Simons-McClymonds was born in Kingston, WV on November 12, 1923, the daughter of the late S. S. and Gertrude (Swires) Groves. Marie retired from Hotel Management in Fort Myers, FL. She was a member of...
Delbert M. "Whitey" Glessner
Dec 22, 2011
Mr. Delbert M. "Whitey" Glessner, 80, of Baltimore St., New Baltimore, died at 1:15 AM, Thursday, December 22nd, 2011 at Somerset Hospital. Whitey was born in Allegheny Township on Saturday, May 23, 1931, the son of the late Manfred and Vera (Leonard) Glessner. On November 21, 1953, Clare T. "Molly" (Brooks) Glessner. She preceded him in death on October 16,...