Recent Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Schellsburg, PA, Bedford County Pennsylvania & Surrounding Areas
Theresa M. Leppert
Apr 14, 2025
Theresa M. Leppert, 78, of Schellsburg, Pennsylvania passed away on Monday, April 14, 2025 at her home in East St. Clair Twp.
Theresa was born in Johnstown on November 21, 1946, daughter of the late Elliot R. and Jean (Brooke) Neri.
On August 20, 1983, she married her husband Cloyd Leppert, of Schellsburg.
She is survived by son- Patrick D. husband of Natalie...
Randy L. Beegle
Apr 12, 2025
Randy L. Beegle, 69, of Bedford, Pennsylvania passed away on Saturday, April 12, 2025 at UPMC Altoona Hospital, Altoona.
Randy was born in Bedford on March 9, 1956, son of the late Dale and Hazel (Carl) Beegle.
On November 3, 1995, he married his wife Sharon (Cornell) Beegle, of Everett.
He is survived by daughter- Ashley D. Beegle, of Bedford; and brother- Robert...
Robert E. Shippy
Apr 10, 2025
Robert E. Shippy, 84, of Bedford, Pennsylvania went to be with the Lord on Thursday, April 10, 2025, at Bedford Post Acute, Bedford.
Robert was born in New Buena Vista on June 13, 1940, son of the late Harold E. and Helen I. (Hillegass) Shippy.
On October 3, 1987, he married his wife Gloria Jean (Cramer), who preceded him in death on...
Patrick Joseph Stoe
Apr 6, 2025
Patrick Joseph Stoe, 84, of New Baltimore, PA, passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 6, 2025, surrounded by his family. A dedicated member of the New Baltimore community, Pat will be remembered as a founding member of the New Baltimore Volunteer Fire Department and a lifelong member of both the New Baltimore Sportsman's Club and St. John the Baptist Catholic...
Jerry L. "Pappy" Ferguson
Apr 1, 2025
Jerry L. "Pappy" Ferguson, 62, of Manns Choice, Pennsylvania passed away on Tuesday, April 1, 2025 at UPMC Altoona Hospital, Altoona.
Jerry was born in Bedford on June 22, 1962, son of the late Guy E. Ferguson and Norma (Claycomb) Ferguson, of Manns Choice.
He is survived by mother- Norma Ferguson, of Manns Choice; brother- Gregory E. Ferguson husband of Amy (Bollman),...
Harry Robert "Bob" Walter Jr.
Mar 31, 2025
Harry Robert "Bob" Walter Jr. of Bedford passed away peacefully, at home with family on March 31, 2025 in Hummelstown, PA.
He was born on September 15, 1947, in Altoona, a son of the late Harry R. and Gladys (Snyder) Walter. Bob was preceded in death by his brother Richard A. Walter.
He is survived by his beloved wife, Carol (Miller) Walter,...
James "Jim" Paul Pringle
Mar 25, 2025
James "Jim" Paul Pringle, 70, of Schellsburg, Pennsylvania passed away on Tuesday, March 25, 2025 at UPMC Altoona Hospital, Altoona.
James was born in Johnstown on May 26, 1954, son of the late Paul James and Leah (Wilson) Pringle.
On April 25, 1975, he married his wife JoAnn (Overcast) Pringle, of Schellsburg.
He is survived by daughter- Jamie, wife of Peter Hill, of...
Jane F. Holler
Mar 23, 2025
Jane F. Holler, 81, of Bedford, Pennsylvania went to be with the Lord on Sunday, March 23, 2025 at UPMC Bedford, Everett.
Jane was born in Manns Choice on July 12, 1943, daughter of the late Clyde and Ellen (Tidey) Ritchey.
On June 30, 1968, she married her husband Carl R. Holler, of Bedford.
She is survived by son- Dwayne Durnal, of Pittsburgh;...
Jody Ann Felix
Mar 22, 2025
Jody Ann Felix, 66, of Manns Choice, Pennsylvania went to be with the Lord on Saturday, March 22, 2025 at her home in Manns Choice.
Jody was born in Painesville, OH. on April 20, 1958, daughter of the late Eugene Turner and Nina (Hayhurst) Turner, of Manns Choice.
On June 11, 1977, she married her husband, Tim Felix.
She is survived by son-...
Mary E. Myers
Mar 19, 2025
Mary E. Myers, 77, of Schellsburg, Pennsylvania went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, March 19, 2025, at The Patriot Village, Somerset, PA. Mary was born in Phelps County, MO. on September 19, 1947. Mary was preceded in death by her parents, John and Flossie Ellen (Forester) Birdsong.
On March 5, 1966 she married John Myers, who survives her of...

Betty C. Shippey
Mar 14, 2025
Betty C. Shippey, 93, of Manns Choice, Pennsylvania went to be with the Lord on Friday, March 14, 2025 at her home in Juniata Twp.
Betty was born in Juniata Twp. on December 24, 1931, daughter of the late Wilbur and Catherine (Corley) Mowry.
She is survived by son- Donald E. husband of Evelyn (Pierce) Mowry, of Ruffs Dale; granddaughters: Tracie L....
Mary Kay Slick
Mar 13, 2025
Mary Kay Slick, 70, of Madison, Florida went to be with the Lord on Thursday, March 13, 2025.
Mary Kay was born in Bedford, Pennsylvania on April 23, 1954, daughter of the late Ross and Margaret (Claar) Slick. Ross died in 2010 and Margaret died in 2020.
In 1989, she married her husband Steve Sloane, who preceded her in death in 2007.
She...
Tiffany A. Parrish
Mar 6, 2025
Tiffany A. Parrish, 50, of Schellsburg, Pennsylvania passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 6, 2025 surrounded by her family at her home in Schellsburg.
Tiffany was born in Leavenworth, Kansas, on July 23, 1974, to William Parrish, of Leavenworth; and Carol (Giffin) Parrish, of Bedford.
On October 12, 2013, she married her husband Brian L. Shaffer, of Schellsburg.
She is survived by son-...
Yvonne "Bonnie" Linton
Mar 2, 2025
Yvonne "Bonnie" L. Linton, 86, of Claysburg, Pennsylvania went to be with the Lord on Sunday, March 2, 2025 at Bella Rose Personal Care Home, Claysburg.
Bonnie was born in McConnellsburg on March 23, 1938, daughter of the late Roy and Mary (Diehl) Peck.
She married Rev Franklin R. Linton, who preceded her in death on September 1, 2008.
She is survived by...
Samantha N. Knisely-Kight
Feb 27, 2025
Samantha N. Knisely-Kight, 35, of New Paris, Pennsylvania went to be with the Lord on Thursday, February 27, 2025 at UPMC Bedford, Everett.
Samantha was born in Bedford on May 9, 1989, daughter of the late William R. and Tracy Jo (Brumbaugh) Knisely Sr.
She is survived by daughter- Lilian Knisely, of New Paris; son- Parker Knisely, of New Paris; brother- William...
H. Fred Barefoot
Feb 22, 2025
H. (Harry) Fred Barefoot (PAP) 94, formerly of Alum Bank, PA, died Saturday, February 22 in Arbutus Park Manor, Johnstown, PA. Fred was born in Alum Bank, PA on June 2, 1930. In 1949 he married the love of his life, Alma Leventry, and they were married for 69 years. They raised 4 children: Gail (Barefoot) Shaughnessy, Judy (Barefoot) Connelly...
Danny Lee White Sr.
Feb 16, 2025
Danny Lee White Sr, born on October 4, 1963, passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 16, 2025 with his family at his side.
Danny was raised by his loving parents, Fred T. and Shirley White, who gave him the best in life and was ever so grateful they chose him.
His mother and sister, Michelle White survive him and will miss him...
Phoebe Elizabeth Caverly
Feb 16, 2025
Phoebe Elizabeth Caverly, 83, of Preston, Maryland passed away on Sunday, February 16, 2025 at UM Shore Medical Center at Easton, Easton, MD.
Phoebe was born in Bedford on April 22, 1941, daughter of the late Charles C. and Margaret (Baker) Cuppett.
She married her husband James L. Caverly, a mathematics teacher, in 1984. They have lived their entire married life in...
Duane G. Miller
Feb 12, 2025
Duane G. Miller, 69, of Osterburg, Pennsylvania went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, February 12, 2025 at Conemaugh Nason Medical Center, Roaring Spring.
Duane was born in Johnstown on March 16, 1955, son of the late Joseph S. and Ruth (Osman) Miller.
On November 17, 1973, he married his wife Ruth (Daugherty) Miller, of Osterburg. He is survived by numerous...
Shirley F. Dull
Feb 11, 2025
Shirley Fern Dull, 80, of Manns Choice, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on February 11, 2025.
She was born on May 26, 1944, in Fishertown, a daughter of the late Theodore and Arleen Harbaugh.
Many years ago, Shirley asked Jesus to be her Lord and Savior and was Born Again as a child of the One True King....