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Yvonne R. Wentz

Yvonne R. Wentz

Jan 11, 2025

Yvonne R. Wentz, 85, of New Paris, Pennsylvania went to be with the Lord on Saturday, January 11, 2025 at Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center, Johnstown, PA.

Yvonne was born in Buffalo Mills on August 13, 1939, daughter of the late John and Helen (Miller) Miller.

On September 27, 1958, she married her husband Ivan L. Wentz, who preceded her in death on...

Edwin "Eddie" D. Smith

Edwin "Eddie" D. Smith

Dec 27, 2024

Edwin "Eddie" D. Smith, 91, of New Paris, Pennsylvania went to be with the Lord on Friday, December 27, 2024 at Homewood at Martinsburg, Martinsburg.

Edwin was born in East St. Clair Township, on September 25, 1933, son of the late Ivory and Ethel Pearl (Earnest) Smith.

On June 16, 1956, he married his wife Emma Jean (Diehl) Smith, of New Paris.

He...

Judith "Judy" A. Knee

Judith "Judy" A. Knee

Dec 25, 2024

Judith "Judy" A. Knee, 76, of Everett, Pennsylvania passed away on Wednesday, December 25, 2024 at UPMC Bedford, Everett, PA.

Judy was born in Schellsburg on April 5, 1948, daughter of the late Henry and Catherine (Finnegan) Miller.

On November 23, 1968, she married her husband David E. Knee, who preceded her in death on October 30, 2016.

She is survived by daughter-...

Margaret "Peggie" Scritchfield

Margaret "Peggie" Scritchfield

Dec 25, 2024

Margaret "Peggie" Scritchfield, 78, of Bedford, Pennsylvania passed away on Wednesday, December 25, 2024 at UPMC Altoona Hospital, Altoona.

Margaret was born in Manns Choice on December 24, 1946, daughter of the late Clarence A. and Margaret (Bagley) Scritchfield.

She is survived by daughter- Nancy wife of William Davis, of Bedford; daughter- Lauri Vasso, of Harrisburg; son- Gary "Ted" Oyler, of Harrisburg;...

Deanna D. Smith

Deanna D. Smith

Dec 23, 2024

Deanna D. Smith, 84, of Everett, formerly of Bedford, Pennsylvania went to be with the Lord on Monday, December 23, 2024, at her daughters home in Everett, Pennsylvania.

She was born in Six Mile Run on November 25, 1940, daughter of the late Roy C. and Alva C. (Ford) Evans.

On June 18, 1961, she married her husband Edward T. Smith, who...

Mae B. Emerick Will

Mae B. Emerick Will

Dec 23, 2024

Mae B. Emerick Will, 97, of Victoria Avenue, Everett, passed away peacefully into the arms of Jesus on December 23, 2024.

Born October 29, 1927 in Napier Township, Bedford County, daughter of John D. and Viola (Mickel) Bence.

Preceded in death by parents, first husband Harry J. Emerick on November 11, 1997, and second husband William R. Will on November 16, 2012,...

Jacob W. Redinger

Jacob W. Redinger

Dec 23, 2024

Jacob (Jakie) W. Redinger, 75, of Hollidaysburg, formerly of Bedford and Clearville, Pennsylvania went to be with the Lord on Monday, December 23, 2024 at Maybrook Hill Nursing Center, Altoona, PA.

The son of the late Paul (Dave) E. and Edith Means Redinger, Jakie was born September 30, 1949 with physical and intellectual disabilities. He attended Mann-Monroe Elementary School, Clearville, Pa....

Barbara J. Clark

Barbara J. Clark

Dec 21, 2024

Barbara J. (Weber) Clark, 78, of Schellsburg, Pennsylvania entered eternal rest on Saturday, December 21, 2024 at Magee Women's Hospital in Pittsburgh, following a brief illness.

Barb was born in Bedford on August 11, 1946, daughter of the late William and Helen (Findley)Weber. She married Barry L. Clark on October 28, 1972. He preceded her in death in May of...

Donald A. Claycomb

Donald A. Claycomb

Dec 12, 2024

Donald A. Claycomb was ushered into a new life on December 12, 2024. He was born March 20, 1936, son of Alvie and Lillian Claycomb, on a farm in Dutch Corner, Bedford Township. Upon graduating from Bedford High School in 1954, he with 5 other classmates, decided to enter the United States Air Force. After serving his country, he enrolled...

Joseph R. Casteel

Joseph R. Casteel

Nov 29, 2024

Joseph R. Casteel, 93, of Bedford, passed away on Friday, November 29, 2024.

He is the son of the late Roy and Mary (Stayer) Casteel of Bedford. He was preceded in death by his sibling, Lloyd Casteel and his son, Norman Casteel.

Joe is survived by his two daughters, Janet Just and Lisa Bair and two grandchildren, Kyle Bair and Miranda (Bair)...

R. Sally Weyant

R. Sally Weyant

Nov 28, 2024

R. Sally Weyant, 82, of Sloans Hollow Road, New Paris, Pennsylvania went to be with the Lord on Thursday, November 28, 2024 at UPMC Altoona Hospital, Altoona.

Sally was born in Meyersdale on April 25, 1942, daughter of the late Robert E. and Myrtle A. (Murray) McWilliams.

On May 15, 1965, she married James F. Weyant, who preceded her in death on...

Mary Jane Waybright

Mary Jane Waybright

Nov 26, 2024

Mary Jane Waybright, 80, of Graybill Road, Osterburg, Pennsylvania passed away on Tuesday, November 26, 2024.

Mary was born in Windber on September 1, 1944, daughter of the late Clayton and Oleta (Claycomb) Hoover.

On June 19, 1976, she married her husband Ray Waybright, who preceded her in death on November 30, 2020.

She is survived by son- Eric husband of Karen (Howard)...

Earl W. Kimble

Earl W. Kimble

Nov 22, 2024

Earl W. Kimble, 93, of Friends Cove, Colerain Twp; Pennsylvania passed away on Friday, November 22, 2024.

Earl was born in Friends Cove on March 23, 1931, son of the late David and Hannah (Self) Kimble. 

On May 15, 1955, he married his wife Joyce (Diehl) Kimble, of Colerain Township.

He is survived by son- Scott W. husband of Jodie (Gable) Kimble, of...

Lois "Sally" A. Diehl

Lois "Sally" A. Diehl

Nov 20, 2024

Lois A. "Sally" Diehl, 87, of Friends Cove, passed away Wednesday, November 20, 2024 at home after a courageous battle with cancer.

Born July 10, 1937, the daughter of the late Dorsey and Lois (Way) Weyant.

She was married to Robert E. "Bob" Diehl on January 24, 1959.

She is survived by daughter, Denise Sollenberger & husband Mark of New Enterprise and twin...

James R. Adams

James R. Adams

Nov 16, 2024

James R. Adams, 92, of Bedford, formerly of Buffalo Mills, Pennsylvania passed away on Saturday, November 16, 2024. 

He was born on January 25, 1932 in Manns Choice, a son of Henrietta (Adams) Suter and George Suter. His mother died 15 days later, and he was adopted and raised by his grandparents, Sam and Sarah Adams of Buffalo Mills. 

On August 20,...

Melvin C. Boore

Melvin C. Boore

Nov 15, 2024

Melvin Charles Boore, generally known as "Mel," was born 26 August 1937 in Ocean, MD, and died after a brief illness on 15 November 2024 at UPMC Altoona Hospital. He lived at 4184 Milligan's Cove Road, Manns Choice 15550.

His parents were Melvin Carl Tilden Boore and Anna May Wilson Boore Miller, but was raised and nurtured mostly by the surrogate...

Brian Leppert

Brian Leppert

Nov 11, 2024

Brian C. Leppert, 67, of Bedford, Pennsylvania passed away on Monday, November 11, 2024 at his home in Bedford Township.

Brian was born in Bedford on March 26, 1957, son of the late Harry and S. Gail (Pyle) Leppert.

On May 27, 1979, he married his wife Susan K. (Shippey).

He is survived by son- Adam L. husband of Jen (Hardesty) Leppert, of...

Charles H. Schaeffer

Charles H. Schaeffer

Nov 10, 2024

Charles H. Schaeffer, age 67 of Main Road, Friends Cove passed away November 10, 2024. He was born August 2, 1957, son of the late William H. Schaeffer and is survived by his mother Charlotte Koontz Schaeffer. In addition to his mother, he is survived by three daughters: Margaret Schaeffer and significant other Cody Nave, Heather Clark wife of Steven,...

Patricia J. Kinzey

Patricia J. Kinzey

Nov 9, 2024

Patricia J. Kinzey, 81, of Bedford, Pennsylvania went to be with the Lord on Saturday, November 9, 2024 at Pennknoll Village, Everett.

Patricia was born in Bedford on February 7, 1943, daughter of the late Raymond and Elfrieda (Weyant) Beckett.

On March 9, 1959, she married her husband Gordon L. Kinzey, who preceded her in death on September 24, 2022.

She is survived...

David H. Hite

David H. Hite

Nov 2, 2024

David H. Hite, 84, of Cumberland Valley Twp, Pennsylvania went to be with the Lord on Saturday, November 2, 2024.

David was born in Cumberland, Maryland, on May 22, 1940, son of the late to Veryl and Phyllis (Reckley) Hite.

On September 3, 1960, he married his wife Gloria "Carole" (Mitchell).

He is survived by, daughter- Deb wife of Doug Suter, of Bedford;...

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