Obituaries

Mar 6, 2022

Samuel M. Beegle, 87, of Victoria Ave, Snake Spring Twp., went to his eternal home with Jesus on Sunday, March 6, 2022, at Victoria House, Snake Spring Twp.

Mr. Beegle was born on July 27, 1934, in Bedford, son of the late Glenn S. and Mary (Kegg) Beegle.

On February 16, 1957, Sam married Mary...

Mar 5, 2022

Catherine V. “Cass” Cessna, 94, of Briar Valley Road, Bedford, Twp., went to be with the Lord on Saturday, March 5, 2022, at Nancy's Personal Care Home, Osterburg.

Mrs. Cessna was born in Bedford Twp., PA on February 26, 1928, daughter of the late William E. and Carrie (Imler) Blackburn.

On June 8, 1952, Catherine...

Feb 22, 2022

April Dawn Long, 46, of New Paris, Pa, passed away suddenly on February 22, 2022 at Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center in Johnstown, Pa.

She was born on January 19, 1976, in Wooster, Ohio, daughter of Donald L. Salisbury and Gerlene Kay Wiles.

April is survived by daughter- Summer Dawn Yothers and husband Joshua Yothers of...

Feb 20, 2022

Annabelle Housel (Corley), 93, of Bedford, Pennsylvania, passed away Sunday, February 20, 2022.

Annabelle was born on May 22, 1928, to Bud and Dessie (Diehl) Corley.

She married Gene Housel on November 1, 1947, and enjoyed 65 years with her sweetheart. Gene’s career took them all over the East Coast, but Annabelle’s heart could always...

Feb 15, 2022

Eileen B. Hankinson passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family, on Tuesday, February 15, 2022 at the age of 90.

Born in Berlin, PA, Mrs. Hankinson has been a resident of Levittown since 1957, and was a long-time member of Queen of the Universe parish.

She enjoyed gardening, cooking, baking, and animals of all...

Feb 14, 2022

Elaine Sollenberger, 91, died Monday, February 14, 2022. Her parents were Clair and Ruth (Bowser) Mock.

On September 25, 1954, she married Ray Sollenberger (deceased) and together they established and farmed the farm known as Ralaine Jerseys. Their children are Beth, married to Tim Morphew and living in Goshen, IN, Lori, married to Rex Knepp and living...

Feb 12, 2022

Ruby “Romaine” Casteel, 87, of Bedford, passed away on Saturday, February 12, 2022, at Garvey Manor, Blair County, PA.

She was born on November 14, 1934, in Bedford, daughter of the late Michael and Mildred (Kaltenbaugh) Messersmith.

On September 5, 1953, she married Clyde Casteel in Bedford.

She is preceded in death by...

Feb 11, 2022

Jess E. Brownawell, 92, of Business 220, Bedford, PA formerly of Carlisle passed away on Friday, February 11, 2022 at Meyersdale Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center, Somerset County, PA. Mr. Brownawell was born in Shermansdale, Perry County, PA on June 1, 1929, son of the late William "Billy" Brownawell and Minnie (Shireff) Brownawell. He was the widower of Janet (Kiner)...

Feb 10, 2022

Charles Robert "Bob Malone, 93, of Lakewood Manor, Bedford, PA passed away on Thursday, February 10, 2022, at home.

Mr. Malone was born on May 20, 1928, in Mercersburg, PA, son of the late Charles J. Malone and Cora E. (Keyser) Malone.

On July 11, 1958, Charles married Hazel V. (Keifer) Malone.

He...

Feb 8, 2022

Patricia A. Calhoun, 81, of Shaffer Mountain Road, New Paris, PA went to be with her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, February 8, 2022 at UPMC Bedford, Snake Spring Twp., Everett, PA.

Mrs. Calhoun was born in Snake Spring Twp. on June 9, 1940, to Charles Davis and Freda (Mountain) James.

On August 15, 1960,...

Feb 6, 2022

Karen E. Will, 68, of Wambaugh Hollow Road, Berlin, PA, passed away on Sunday, February 6, 2022, at Meyersdale Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center, Meyersdale, PA. Mrs. Will was born at Bedford Hospital on May 4, 1953, the daughter of the late Chester Hillegass and Ida (Hankinson) Hillegass, New Baltimore. On June 29, 1974, Karen married her high school sweetheart...

Feb 3, 2022

Brinzley ReeseAnn Foor precious baby girl of Franklin Foor and Cali Donaldson was born into the arms of angels and in the presence of our Lord on Thursday, February 3, 2022, at UPMC Altoona, Blair County, PA.

She is survived by her Parents- Franklin and Cali, Big Sister- Oakley (2) and Big Brother- Finley (1), Maternal Grandparents-...

Jan 27, 2022

Larry W. “Frog” Claycomb, Jr., 50, of Press Road, Bedford, PA passed away on Thursday, January 27, 2022, at UPMC Altoona, Blair County.

Mr. Claycomb was born on August 31, 1971, in Norristown, PA son of the late Larry W. Claycomb, Sr. and Sandra J. (Gingerich) Claycomb.

Larry is survived by his mom- Sandra of...

Jan 20, 2022

Thomas Mazzaferro, 63, of Juniata Street, New Baltimore, PA passed away on Thursday, January 20, 2022, at Somerset Hospital, Somerset County, PA.

Mr. Mazzaferro was born in Greenport, New York on June 15, 1958, to the late Henry Mazzaferro and Jackie (Webb) Mazzaferro of Bedford.

He is survived by his mother- Jackie of Bedford; son-...

Jan 15, 2022

Ray E. Fisher, 89, of S. Richard Street, Bedford passed away on Saturday, January 15, 2022, with family by his side at Meyersdale Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center, Somerset County, PA.

Mr. Fisher was born on January 27, 1932, in Roaring Spring, PA, son of the late Barnard and Fannie (Steele) Fisher. Ray was the last surviving member...

Jan 14, 2022

Joyce LaVern Felix, 72, recently of Mechanicsburg, formerly of Alum Bank, Terre Hill and Akron, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, Jan. 14, 2022, at UPMC West Shore after a battle with Covid-19.

She was born on July 1, 1949, in Roaring Spring, Pa., daughter of the late Fred and Betty (Weaver) Burke, and...

Jan 9, 2022

Jean I. Shaffer, 94, of Miller Road, Schellsburg, PA, went to her eternal home with Jesus on, Sunday, January 9, 2022, surround by family at her son Randy's Home.

Mrs. Shaffer was born in Juniata Twp., PA. on March 13, 1927, daughter of the late John E. and Idella (Bence) Findley. She was reared by her grandmother...

Jan 6, 2022

Arthur E. "Gene" Waybright, 74, of Grand View Ave., Everett, PA, went to his eternal home with Jesus on Thursday, January 6, 2022, at Donahoe Manor Nursing Home, Bedford, PA.

Mr. Waybright was born in Keyser, WV on July 21, 1947, son of the late Elliott E. and Miriam L. (Stullenbarger) Waybright.

Gene was a...

Jan 5, 2022

Catherine Border of Schellsburg, Pennsylvania passed away on Jan 5, 2022. Her loved ones are composing her obituary, which you will be able to read here.

Jan 2, 2022

Keith G. Barnes, 58, of E. Main Street, Everett, PA, died on Sunday, January 2, 2022, at home.

Mr. Barnes was born in Bedford, PA on June 9, 1963, son of the late Grandville and Mildred (Shoemaker) Barnes.

Keith is survived by Son- Sean husband of Lori (Gieder) Barnes, Loysburg, PA; Grandchildren Dominic Barnes, Lilly...