Obituaries

Jan 23, 2023

Faun LaRue Howsare, 79, of Bedford, Pennsylvania went to be with the Lord on Monday, January 23, 2023 at UPMC Altoona Hospital, Altoona.

Faun was born in Bedford on February 4, 1943, daughter of the late Clifton and Mary (Hall) Whitfield.

She married her husband Richard L. Howsare, on September 18, 1964 in Cumberland, MD....

Jan 21, 2023

Kimberly J. Hillegass, 57, of Alum Bank, Pennsylvania passed away on Saturday, January 21, 2023 at Donahoe Manor, Bedford.

Kimberly was born in Windber on December 21, 1965, daughter of Franklin and Violet (Carson) Layton, of Alum Bank.

On November 11, 1997, she married her husband Dennis E. Hillegass who preceded her in death on...

Jan 17, 2023

William A. Shomo, 86, of Pennknoll Road, formerly of Manns Choice died on Tuesday, January 17, 2023, at Pennknoll Village, Snake Spring Twp., PA.

Mr. Shomo was born on May 7, 1936, in Snake Spring Twp., son of the late William "Bill" and Ida (Rhimes) Shomo.

On August 4, 1958, he married Arlene P. (Smith)...

Jan 12, 2023

Gerry E. Wilson, 74, of Everett, Pennsylvania passed away suddenly on Thursday, January 12, 2023 at Meyersdale Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center, Meyersdale, PA.

Gerry was born in Bedford on December 11, 1948, son of the late Francis and Mary Margaret (Feather) Wilson.

He is survived by son- Brian husband of Sharon (Colman) Wilson, Scotland; son- ...

Jan 9, 2023

Marietta Dunlap, 103, of Anderson Rd., Indiana, formerly of Weyant, died Monday, January 9, 2023, at Indiana Regional Medical Center.

Mrs. Dunlap was born on November 15, 1919, in W. St. Clair Twp., daughter of the late Roy and Myrtle (Keiper) Nunamaker.

On May 3, 1943, she married John W. Dunlap. He preceded her in...

Jan 9, 2023

Deloros "Jean" Habinyak, 78, of Sloans Hollow Road, New Paris, died on Monday, January 9, 2023, at Donahoe Manor, Bedford, PA.

Jean was born on November 9, 1944, in Napier Twp., daughter of the late Nicholas and Mary E. (Delancy) Habinyak.

She is survived by her brother- Robert husband of Paula Jean (Cole) Habinyak, Martinsburg;...

Jan 5, 2023

Carol Ann (Shaffer) Shaffer, 70, of Buffalo Mills, passed away suddenly in a one-car accident in Fulton County, on Thursday, January 5, 2023.

She was born August 14, 1952, in Bedford Memorial Hospital, a daughter of the late Nelson V. and LaVern (Miller) Shaffer.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Larry Dean Shaffer,...

Jan 5, 2023

Catherine Alice Border, 77, of Schellsburg, Pennsylvania passed away on Wednesday, January 5, 2022 at Donahoe Manor, Bedford, PA.

Catherine was born in Drayton Plains, Michigan on August 12, 1944, daughter of the late Roy Karns and Luella (Furman).

She is survived by daughter- Kim wife of Joe Crawford, of Alum Bank; son- Bob wife...

Jan 3, 2023

Georgia Lee Branch Vore, 78, of Bedford passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 3, 2023.

Georgia Lee was born on January 3, 1945 in Portsmouth, Virginia, daughter of the late Sgt. George L & Ruth (Jennings) Branch.

On February 25, 1988, she married David L. Vore who preceded her in death on January 2, 2002....

Dec 31, 2022

Fae Stake, 99, of Bedford passed away on Saturday, December 31, 2022 at Colonial Courtyard, Bedford, PA.

Fae was born in Dudley on February 1, 1923, daughter of the late Leo and Enda (Mullen) Houck.

On March 9, 1946 she married her husband Harold E. Stake, who preceded her in death on February 14, 2005....

Dec 28, 2022

Daniel S. Morris, 65, of Bedford, Pennsylvania passed away  on Wednesday, December 28, 2022 at UPMC Altoona Hospital, Altoona, PA.

Daniel was born in Snake Spring Township on Mother's Day, May 12, 1957, a gift to the late Stanley A. Morris and Norma J. (Shaffer) Morris-Zembower.

He is survived by mother- Norma J. (Shaffer) Morris-Zembower...

Dec 24, 2022

Thomas L. McDevitt, 74, of Bedford, passed away Saturday, December 24, 2022, after a courageous battle with cancer.  Tom was born on August 30, 1948, a son of the late Ed and Ruth (Slick) McDevitt.  He was united in marriage to Kathleen (Ball) McDevitt on April 24, 1971. They were blessed to celebrate 50 years of marriage in 2021....

Dec 24, 2022

Brian J. Fmura, 59, of Bedford, Pennsylvania went to be with the Lord on Saturday, December 24, 2022 at UPMC Altoona Hospital, Altoona.

Brian was born in Arona, Pennsylvania on September 30, 1963, son of the late Frank Fmura.

On October 10, 1987, he married his wife Lisa L. (Johnson) Fmura.

In addition...

Dec 22, 2022

Dora M. Cornell, 90, of Berlin, Pennsylvania passed away on Thursday, December 22, 2022 at Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center, Johnstown, PA.

Dora was born in New Buena Vista on February 1, 1932, daughter of the late Frank and Mary (Diehl) Shippy.

On August 21,1952, she married Robert L. Cornell; who preceded her in death on...

Dec 20, 2022

Harleigh M. Knisely, 24, of New Paris, Pennsylvania passed away on Tuesday, December 20, 2022 at UPMC Bedford, Bedford.

Harleigh was born in Bedford on October 23, 1998, daughter of William R. Knisely Jr. and Lori (Sirko) Knisely of New Paris.

In addition to her parents, she is survived by daughter- Delilah Jane Chrisko, of...

Dec 20, 2022

Marvin J Yoder, 71, of Bedford, Pennsylvania passed away on Tuesday, December 20, 2022 at home, Bedford, PA.

Marvin was born in LaGrange, Indiana on May 12, 1951, son of the late Marion and Irene (Mishler) Yoder.

On October 7, 1974; he married his wife Susan (Cable).

He is survived by wife- Susan...

Dec 16, 2022

Virginia G. Gorga, 92, formerly of Schellsburg, Pennsylvania passed away on Friday, December 16, 2022 at Fair Acres Geriatric Center, Media, PA.

Virginia was born in Napier Township on June 7, 1930, daughter of the late Harry and Martha (Evans) Miller.

She married her husband John Gorga and he preceded her in death in 1982....

Dec 12, 2022

Stephen J. Lazorka, 65, of Bedford, Pennsylvania passed away on Monday, December 12, 2022 at UPMC Bedford.

Stephen was born in Jersey Shore, PA. on August 13, 1957, son of the late Joseph and Marilyn Lazorka.

On November 24, 1989, Stephen married his wife Betsy (Houseknecht).

In...

Dec 8, 2022

Thomas Bryan Yarnell, 65, of Lovely, died on Thursday, December 8, 2022, in Bedford County.

Born on July 31, 1957, the only child of the late Thomas J. and Imogene (Dibert) Yarnell.

Tom is survived by the Yarnell clan of Lovely and the Diberts of Pavia.

In his younger days he attended Chestnut...

Dec 4, 2022

Connie Raye Weaver, 79, of Alum Bank, Pennsylvania passed away on Sunday, December 4, 2022 at home.

Connie was born in Windber on April 25, 1943, daughter of the late Carl and Zelda (Shaffer) Oldham.

On March 28, 1964 she married her husband Neal E. Weaver.

She is survived son- David husband of...