Recent Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Schellsburg, PA, Bedford County Pennsylvania & Surrounding Areas
Charles T. "Chuck" Linkhauer
Jul 28, 2011
Mr. Charles T. "Chuck" Linkhauer, 94, of McKeesport, formerly of Schellsburg, died at 1:40 PM, Thursday, July 28th, 2011 at Kane Regional Hospital, McKeesport. Mr. Linkhauer was born in Duquesne on Saturday, March 31, 1917, the son of the late Elmer and Marie (Hensler) Linkhauer. On January 14, 1941, he married Ruby C. (Wardropper) Linkhauer. She preceded him in death...
Fannie R. (Ritchey) Norris
Jul 27, 2011
Mrs. Fannie R. Norris, 82, of W. Cypher Road, Everett, died at 6:08 AM, Wednesday, July 27th, 2011 at her home. Mrs. Norris was born in Hopewell Township on Friday, December 28, 1928, the daughter of the late Robert R. and Cora A. (Ritchey) Ritchey. On January 31, 1953, she married Max H. Norris, Sr. He preceded her in death...
Leroy K. "Kim" Jackson
Jul 23, 2011
Mr. Leroy K. "Kim" Jackson, 83, of Pitt Street, Schellsburg, died at 6:20 PM, Saturday, July 23rd, 2011 at Memorial Medical Center, Johnstown. Mr. Jackson was born in Sacramento, CA on Saturday, August 13, 1927, the son of the late Carlos Hanks and Annie L. (Manning) Jackson. On December 31, 2011, he married Jane (Howlett) Jackson. She preceded him in...
Gary L. Leonard
Jul 20, 2011
Mr. Gary L. Leonard, 50, of Mock Cemetery Road, Osterburg, died at 6:04 PM, Wednesday, July 20th, 2011 at his home. Mr. Leonard was born in Windber on Saturday, December 17, 1960, the son of Mabel (Callihan) Leonard of Alum Bank and the late Robert Leonard. On November 3, 1978, he married Kandice J. (Foor) Leonard. In addition to his...
Norma J. (Hewitt) Straight-Albright
Jul 17, 2011
Mrs. Norma J. Straight-Albright, 77, of Juniata Street, New Baltimore, died at 5:02 PM, Sunday, July 17th, 2011 at Memorial Medical Center, Johnstown. Mrs. Straight-Albright was born in Carmichaels on Tuesday, May 22, 1934, the daughter of the late Harry Glenn and Essie (Simpson) Hewitt. She was preceded in death by her first husband, James Straight on September 5, 1991...
Alice I (Turner) Shaffer
Jul 16, 2011
Mrs. Alice I. Shaffer, 94, of Lemic Drive, New Paris, formerly of Manns Choice, went home to be with her Lord at 11:23 AM, Saturday, July 16th, 2011 at Memorial Medical Center, Johnstown. Mrs. Shaffer was born in Harrison Twp. on Friday, May 25, 1917, the daughter of the late Oscar and Eve (Diehl) Shaffer. She was married to Thadeus...
Sylvia E. Miller
Jul 14, 2011
Mrs. Sylvia E. Miller, 85, of Thomas Road, Alum Bank, died at 12:45 PM, Thursday, July 14th, 2011 at Golden Living Center, Johnstown. Mrs. Miller was born in New Paris on Friday, February 19, 1926, the daughter of the late Norman and Prudence (Fleegle) Miller. On January 11, 1946, she married Stanford G. Miller. In addition to her husband she...
John J. Sone
Jun 25, 2011
Mr. John J. Sone, 59, of McClelland Ave., Boonsboro, MD, formerly of Bedford County, died on Saturday, June 25th, 2011 at his home. Mr. Sone was born in Bedford on Friday, July 27, 1951, the son of Norma Jean (Bridaham) Sone of Bedford and the late Jacob B. "Jake" Sone. In addition to his mother, he is survived by Daughter-...
Martin Edward Nolan, Jr.
Jun 20, 2011
Mr. Martin Edward Nolan, Jr., 45, of E. Pitt Street, Bedford, died at 5:30 AM, Monday, June 20th, 2011 at his home. Mr. Nolan was born in Pittsburgh on Monday, July 5, 1965, the son of Flo (Richard) Stockhausen of Mercer and the late Martin Edward Nolan, Sr. On May 15, 1999, he married Janet J. (Nunamaker) Nolan. In addition...
Lloyd C. Felton
May 23, 2011
Mr. Lloyd C. Felten, 84, of Daveys Lane, Manns Choice, died at 2:15 AM, Monday, May 23rd, 2011 at The Community Living Center of the VA Medical Center in Altoona. Mr. Felten was born in New Baltimore on Friday, September 10, 1926, the son of the late Charles H. and Marie J. (Weimer) Felten. He grew up in a family...
Marjorie M. (Middleton) Harbaugh
May 22, 2011
Mrs. Marjorie M. Harbaugh, 57, of Ream Road, New Paris, died at 6:42 AM, Sunday, May 22nd, 2011 at the home of her mother in Alum Bank. Mrs. Harbaugh was born in Doylestown on Saturday, March 6, 1954, the daughter of Jennie (Rheam) Middleton of Alum Bank and the late William J. Middleton. On April 3, 1976, she married Daniel...
Rev. William E. Fenstermaker
May 12, 2011
Rev. William E. Fenstermaker, 87, of Market Street, Schellsburg died at 10:40 AM, Thursday, May 12th, 2011 at his home. Rev. Fenstermaker was born in Oriole on Sunday, June 17, 1923, the son of the late Verus R. and Carrie (Cowher) Fenstermaker. He is survived by Sister- Harriet Sweitzer, Jersey Shore; Brother- Jack Fenstermaker, Jersey Shore. Bill is also survived...
G. Lee Douglas McMakin
May 6, 2011
Mr. G. Lee Douglas McMakin, 66, of Laporte Road, Alum Bank, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, May 6th, 2011, after a courageous fight with cancer. Mr. McMakin was born in Quitman, GA on Saturday, August 26, 1944, he was the son of the late Charles McMakin, Jr. and Frances (Rodgers) McMakin. On August 30, 1969, he...
John Andrew Thomas
May 2, 2011
Mr. John Andrew Thomas, 89, of South 5th St., Perkasie, formerly of Catasauqua, died at 8:50 PM, Monday, May 2nd, 2011 at Valley Manor Nursing Home in Coopersburg. Mr. Thomas was born in Mahanoy City on Saturday, February 11, 1922, the son of the late John B. and Mary Thomas and the stepson of the late Sophie Thomas. On May...
Marvin E. Hoffman
Apr 28, 2011
Mr. Marvin E. Hoffman, Jr., 56, of Vine Street, Schellsburg died at 1:09 AM, Thursday, April 28th, 2011 at Conemaugh Hospital, Johnstown. Mr. Hoffman was born in Roaring Spring, on Thursday, September 9, 1954, the son of the late Marvin E. Hoffman, Sr. and Pearl E. (Fink) Hoffman. He is survived by Sister- Karen E. wife of Pat Lawson, Utica,...
Joshua L. Thorpe
Apr 26, 2011
Joshua L. Thorpe, 21, of Glade Pike, Buffalo Mills, died at 6:42 AM, Tuesday, April 26th, 2011 at his home. Joshua was born on May 20, 1989 in Somerset. He was reared by and lived in the home of his grandmother, Pauline (Smith) Will of Buffalo Mills and his step-grandfather, the late Fred Will. He was the biological son of...

Marian E. (Amick) Kniseley
Apr 25, 2011
Mrs. Marian E. Kniseley,82, formerly of Egolf Road, Bedford, died at 3:00 AM, Monday, April 25th, 2011 at Pennknoll Village. Mrs. Kniseley was born in Cumberland, MD. on Tuesday, June 12, 1928, the daughter of the late Umphrey and Laura (Steckman) Amick. On May 23, 1970, she married Lurtis W. Kniseley. He preceded her in death on February 6, 1985....
Donald F. Powell
Apr 22, 2011
Mr. Donald F. Powell, 59, of Spring Hope Road, Schellsburg, died at 10:30 PM, Friday, April 22nd, 2011 at Altoona Hospital. Mr. Powell was born in Bedford County on Wednesday, October 31, 1951, the son of the late Donald S. and Ruth (Shippy) Powell. On November 1, 1993, he married Judy A. (Mock) Collins-Powell. In addition to his wife he...
Thomas C. Latshaw
Apr 18, 2011
Mr. Thomas C. Latshaw, 58, of Fairview Ave, Confluence, formerly of New Paris, died at 8:58 PM, Monday, April 18th, 2011 at Somerset Hospital. Mr. Latshaw was born in New Paris on Monday, April 28, 1952, the son of the late Abraham and Geraldine (Manges) Latshaw. He is survived by Daughter- Tammy Hasenstab, Altoona; Sister- Pamela I. wife of Ray...
Gary L. Fix
Apr 16, 2011
Mr. Gary L. Fix, 59, of Old Mill Road, Bedford, died at 6:37 PM, Saturday, April 16th, 2011 at his home Mr. Fix was born in Bedford on Tuesday, January 8, 1952, the son of the late Bill L. and Betty P. (Ickes) Fix. On February 14, 1999, he married Carol (Clapper) Fix. In addition to his wife he is...