Recent Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Schellsburg, PA, Bedford County Pennsylvania & Surrounding Areas
Bernard E. Ranker
Feb 11, 2025
It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Bernard E. Ranker on Tuesday, February 11, 2025. "Pete" or "Bernie" was born on April 14, 1944, he was born to parents Harold and Ethel "Stiffler" Ranker in St. Clairsville, PA.
Upon graduation from High School, Bernard served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam war. After finishing his service, he...
Charles L. Troutman
Feb 8, 2025
Charles Troutman Sr., 91, of Bedford passed away on Saturday, February 8, 2025 at his home. He was born in Cumberland, Maryland on November 10, 1933, the son of the late Fred and Nettie (Yoder) Troutman.
On April 2, 1958, he married Doris (Bennett) Troutman, who preceded him in death on March 10, 2012. He is survived by son- Charles Jr....
Joyce D. Barnes
Jan 31, 2025
Joyce D. Barnes, of Ott Town Road, Everett, Pennsylvania, passed away peacefully at her home with her family by her side on Friday, January 31, 2025.
She is survived by her husband- Robert "Bob" Barnes and the following siblings: Sandra M. Spade-Fetter wife of Dean Fetter, of Everett; brother- Darrel L. husband of Deborah "Debbie" J. (Clingerman) Beegle, of Everett; sister-...
Faith E. Rose
Jan 29, 2025
Faith E. Rose, 62, of Buffalo Mills went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on Wednesday, January 29, 2025. Faith was born on August 26, 1962, to the late Fred and Mona Lee Lafferty. Faith was a 1980 graduate from Chestnut Ridge. Faith married her high school sweetheart Norman A. Rose on August 30, 1980. She proudly...
Dick Lohr
Jan 28, 2025
Dick Lohr, 82, of Schellsburg, Pennsylvania went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, January 28, 2025 at Pennknoll Village, Everett.
Dick was born in Napier Twp, on August 23, 1942, son of the late Earl and Margaret (Frazier) Lohr.
On September 25, 1965, he married his wife Karen G. (Gramling) Lohr, of Schellsburg.
He is survived by daughter- Melissa G. Lohr-Sturtz wife...
Mark A. Stern
Jan 26, 2025
Mark A. Stern, 73, of New Paris, Pennsylvania went to be with the Lord on Sunday, January 26, 2025 at UPMC Altoona Hospital, Altoona.
Mark was born in Somerset on June 15, 1951, son of the late Frank and Ethel (Gardner) Stern.
On June 9, 1973, he married his wife Deborah K. (Lowry) Stern, of New Paris.
He is survived by daughter- Nikki...
Ann L. Harbaugh
Jan 25, 2025
Ann L. Harbaugh, 71, of Bedford Twp., Pennsylvania passed away on Saturday, January 25, 2025 at UPMC Altoona Hospital, Altoona.
Ann was born in Bedford on September 12, 1953, daughter of the late Paul and Dora Logue.
On July 29, 1988, she married her husband David L. Harbaugh, of Bedford.
She is survived by son- Barry Amick husband of Andrea, of WV; daughter-...
Barbara E. Brown
Jan 21, 2025
Barbara E. Brown, 93, of Alum Bank, Pennsylvania went to be with the Lord and Saviour on Tuesday, January 21, 2025 at Colonial Courtyard, Bedford, PA.
Barbara was born in Pavia, on July 18, 1931, daughter of the late Robert and Mary (Knisely) Mills.
On September 6, 1952, she married her husband Earl Brown Jr., who preceded her in death on August...
Gary S. Stears
Jan 16, 2025
Gary S. Stears, age 69, of Manns Choice, PA, passed away on January 16, 2025, at home with his loving wife, Laura, and his furbaby, Pippin, by his side. Gary was born on January 5, 1956, in Canterbury, England, to the late Benjamin and Dorothy Stears.
Gary is survived by his devoted wife, Laura, and his furbaby, Pippin. He was the...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
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