Obituaries

Jun 13, 2022

Robert S Harclerode, 95, formerly of Bedford, Pennsylvania passed away peacefully on Monday, June 13, 2022, from Hollidaysburg Veteran's Home, Hollidaysburg, Pennsylvania.

Robert was born in Manns Choice on August 30, 1926, son of the late William H. and Isadora (Stockenus) Harclerode.

Robert is survived by daughter- Terri wife of Richard Ream, Red Lion, PA.;...

Jun 9, 2022

Edith J. Laird, 84, of Ponderosa Road, Schellsburg, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Thursday, June 9, 2022, at Pennknoll Village, Snake Spring Twp.

Mrs. Laird was born on November 1, 1937, in Napier Twp., daughter of the late Albert L. and Edna M. (Cornell) Diehl. On November 14, 1964, Edith married James B....

Jun 6, 2022

Samuel R. McVicker, 73, of Serenity Circle, Bedford passed away on Monday, June 6, 2022, at Rebecca's Personal Care Home, Everett.

Mr. McVicker was born on April 7, 1949 at the family home in Harrison Twp. , son of the late Samuel J. and Alice L. (Croyle) McVicker.

On October 21, 1978 Sam married Linda...

Jun 5, 2022

William L. "Smitty" Smith, 79, of Adams Run Road passed away at home on Sunday, June 5, 2022.

Mr. Smith was born on December 25, 1942, in East St. Clair Twp., son of the late Warren G. and LaVern C. (Crissey) Smith.

On July 1, 1984, Bill married the Marlene K. (Sheirer) Smith.

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May 31, 2022

Kathryn M. (May) Hershberger, 89, of Claysburg, formerly of Osterburg, passed away on Tuesday, May 31, 2022, from her residence.

Kate was born in Bedford, on May 11, 1933, the daughter of the late Doyle and Mary May.

She married Richard E. Hershberger on April 16, 1954, in Cumberland, Maryland. He preceded her in death...

May 20, 2022

Mary E. Bullington, 73, of Hyndman Road, Manns Choice, passed away on Friday, May 20, 2022 at her home.

Mary was born on March 21, 1949, in Bedford, the daughter of the late James A. and Eva G. (Davis) Williams.

On July 29, 1978, Mary married John M. Bullington. He preceded her in death on...

May 19, 2022

Chadwick T. "Chad" Ewald, 46, of Adams Run Road, Bedford, Pennsylvania passed away   on Thursday, May 19, 2022, from injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident.

Chad was born in Detroit, Michigan on May 5, 1976, son of the late Daniel Ewald II and Mary (Buchanan) Ewald of Aliquippa, PA.

On October 14, 2000, he married...

May 17, 2022

Terry A Moxley, 69, of Chalybeate Road, Bedford, Pennsylvania went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, May 17, 2022, at UPMC Bedford.

Terry was born in Greensburg on October 5, 1952, son of the late Thomas and Helen (Mowry) Moxley.

He married his wife Jackie on September 24, 1977.

He is survived...

May 16, 2022

Alice F. Foor, 84, of Chambersburg, PA and formerly of Everett, PA, passed away on Monday, May 16, 2022 at her home. Born May 30, 1937 in Hopewell, she was a daughter of the late H. Ernest Ford and Grace L. Auman Ford. Her beloved husband, Marle M. Foor, preceded her in death on July 15, 2015. She is...

May 14, 2022

Euniece A. "Niecie" A. Hickey, 81, New Baltimore, PA, passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 14, 2022, at In Touch Hospice in Somerset, PA.

She was born on November 1, 1940, in New Buena Vista, PA, daughter of John and M. Veronica Hickey.

Ms. Hickey was preceded in death by her parents, sister Grace L....

May 10, 2022

Janet L. Growden, 66, formerly of  Bedford, Pennsylvania. Passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Tuesday, May 10, 2022 at the home of her daughter in Ridgeley, WV.

Janet was born in Bedford, PA. on October 28, 1955, to the late Russell and Janet (Buxton) Otto.

On March 8, 1974 she married George  R....

May 9, 2022

Darlene J. Morgret, 76 of Morgan Drive, passed away on Monday, May 9, 2022, at Hillview Nursing Home, Blair County, PA.

Ms. Morgret was born on March 18, 1946, in Manns Choice, daughter of the late W. Wayne Morgret and Ruth C. (Benna) Morgret.

Darlene is survived by daughter- Martha E. (Poland) wife of Jeff...

May 8, 2022

Martey K. Hasley, 74, of Allegheny Road, Manns Choice went to be with her Lord and Savior on Mother's Day, Sunday, May 8, 2022, at 8:40PM at UPMC Altoona, Blair County with her husband Fred by her side.

Mrs. Hasley was born on August 10, 1947, in Washington County, PA at Monongahela Hospital, daughter of the late...

May 1, 2022

Eugene “Gene” H. Ickes, 79, of Valley Road, Schellsburg, passed away at home on Sunday May 1st.

Mr. Ickes was born in Pleasantville on July 30, 1942, son of the late Harry and Geraldine (Lehman) Ickes.

On November 7, 1963 Eugene married Patricia (Jones) Ickes and celebrated 57 years of marriage before her death on...

Apr 28, 2022

Gene H. Shaffer, 89, of Dunnings Creek Road, New Paris, passed away on Thursday, April 28, 2022, at home surrounded by his family.

Mr. Shaffer was born at the Family Farm in Schellsburg on August 14, 1932, son of the late Lewis E. Shaffer Sr. and Reta J. (Lohr) Shaffer.

Gene is survived by his...

Apr 26, 2022

David Hunter Mickey, 65, of Alum Bank passed away on Tuesday, April 26, 2022 at home surrounded by his loving family after a brief battle with liver cancer.

He was born on November 15, 1956 in Bedford, son of the late John C. Mickey Sr. and Lois (Shinholt) Mickey Rose, surviving of Bedford.

On April...

Apr 25, 2022

Lanford Gates, 68, of Gates Road, Schellsburg passed away on Monday, April 25, 2022, at Crichton Rehab Center, Johnstown, PA.

Mr. Gates was born on October 1, 1953, son of the late Harry A. and Nancy J. (Nevitt) Gates.

On October 30, 1971, Lanford married Dianne M. (Suttmiller) Gates. This past October they celebrated 50...

Apr 15, 2022

Gary L Imler, 79, of Quaker Valley Road, Fishertown, Pennsylvania passed away on Friday, April 15, 2022, from UPMC Altoona Hospital, Altoona, PA.

Gary was born in New Enterprise on July 5, 1942, son of the late John and Margaret (Kagarise) Imler.

On November 28, 1969, he married his wife M. Marlene "Sue" Foor.

Apr 13, 2022

Christopher Lee Mearkle passed away on April 13, 2022, at age 37 in Santa Ana, California.

Christopher was born in Long Beach, California on October 10, 1984. He is the son of Kevin and Valinda Mearkle of Mattie and Deborah Romanchik of Huntington Beach, CA. Chris is the grandson of Benjamin and Patricia Mearkle of Mattie and...

Apr 13, 2022

Dixie L Defibaugh, 81, formerly of New Paris, Pennsylvania went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, April 13, 2022 from UPMC Altoona Hospital, Altoona, Pennsylvania.

Dixie was born in Bedford on February 24, 1941, the daughter of Harold and Gertrude (Mullen) Defibaugh.

She is survived by sister- Peggy Hoagland widow of Samuel, of Bedford;...