Obituaries

Jun 2, 2021

William A. "Bill" Biddle, 77, of Rabbit Lane, Bedford, died, Wednesday, June 2, 2021 at his home.

Mr. Biddle was born in Bedford Twp., on November 16, 1943,  son of the late Harry  J. and C. Marie (Anderson) Biddle.

On July 5, 1964 Bill married Donna Jean (Daniels)  Biddle. She preceded him in death on...

May 23, 2021

William W. "Bill" Simons, Jr., 79, of Valley Road, Schellsburg , died on Sunday, May 23, 2021 at UPMC Altoona Hospital, Altoona, Blair County.

Mr. Simons was born in Bedford Valley Twp., on March 23, 1942, son of the late William W. Simons Sr. and Marie G. Simons-McClymonds.

On March 22, 1965 Bill married Nancy...

May 22, 2021

Alexander K. "Alex" Young, 27, of Buffalo Road, Buffalo Mills, PA  went to his eternal home with Jesus on Saturday, May 22, 2021 at his home.

Alex was born in Johnson City, NY on July 20, 1993, son of  Michael A. and Cathryn J. (Kirby) Young.

On  February 25, 2020 Alex married Kadi Marie (Funston) ...

May 21, 2021

Kevin K. Roose, 48, of Sunset Street, Pittsburgh formerly of Bedford, died unexpectedly on Friday, May 21, 2021.

He was born in Windber, PA on September 25, 1972, son of Gordon K. and Vickie J. (Earnest) Roose of Bedford.

Surviving are his parents of Bedford; Daughter- Savannah M. Roose, Pittsburgh; Son- Christopher J. Roose, Pittsburgh;...

May 14, 2021

Samantha Diane Mock, 29, of Shippy Road, Manns Choice went to her eternal home with Jesus on Friday, May 14th, 2021 at her home.

Miss Mock was born in Snake Spring Twp., Bedford County on June 17, 1991, daughter of the late  Melissa D. Weyant and Rick L. Mock who survives her of Manns Choice .

May 8, 2021

Sara Jane Steele, 91, of Hopewell, died May 8, 2021, at her home after a one year struggle with Leukemia.

She was born March 5, 1930, in Everett, to Archie and Celia (Hamm) Foor.  She graduated from Everett Area High School in 1947 and was then employed for several years at the former Lion Manufacturing Co. in...

May 7, 2021

Eugene "Gene" P.  Fisher, age 80, of New Baltimore, formerly of Bedford,  passed away Friday, May 7th, 2021 at UPMC Shadyside Hospital, Pittsburgh, PA.

Mr. Fisher was born in New Baltimore, on April 19, 1941,  he was the son of the late Cletus and Gladys (Fochtman) Fisher.

Gene was the  the general manager for Dairy...

May 4, 2021

Caryl Joann Cable, 86, of Lewisberry, PA, quietly passed May 4, 2021 at home surrounded by family.

She was born in Richland Township, Cambria Country, October 22, 1934 to the late William D Wire, Jr. and G. Pauline (Helman) Wire. Caryl graduated from Richland High School, Class of 1952 and Hagerstown Medical Secretarial School. She was married...

May 1, 2021

Catherine V. "Kate" Weyant, 80, of  Manor Drive Ebensburg, formerly of New Paris went to her eternal home with Jesus on Saturday, May 1, 2021 at Cambria Care Center, Ebensburg PA.

Mrs. Weyant was born in Cumberland, MD on June 6, 1940,  daughter of the late William and Myrtle (Waters) Twigg.

On July 3, 1968...

Apr 24, 2021

Brian W. Hunter, 62, of Lincoln Highway, Bedford, went to his eternal home with Jesus on Saturday, April 24th, 2021 in Bedford County.

Mr. Hunter was born in Richmond, VA on July 4, 1958, son of the late Erikson Neal and Jacquelyn Hunter.

On September 8, 1990 he married Sheryl (Stack) Hunter.

In...

Apr 18, 2021

Marcellus R. Alexander Jr., 62, of Hewitt, passed peacefully away at home with his loved ones near on Sunday April 18,2021.

Born on February 6, 1959, in Waiblingen, Germany, Hans Peter Gilgasch was adopted by an American service couple, the late SMSgt. Marcellus Alexander Sr. and Sgt. Helen (Ault) Alexander who raised him as their only son...

Apr 7, 2021

Bernard W. "Turk" Ferguson, 80, of  Pitt Street, Schellsburg, went to his eternal home with Jesus  Wednesday, April 7th, 2021 at UPMC Altoona Hospital,  Blair County.

Mr. Ferguson was born in East St. Clair Twp. on July 25, 1940,  son of the late Clark "Friday W. and Jeanette L. (Crissey) Ferguson.

In addition to his...

Apr 5, 2021

David L. Ferguson, 65, of Adams Run Road, Bedford went to his eternal home with Jesus Monday, April 5th, 2021 at UPMC Bedford Memorial Hospital, Snake Spring Twp.

Mr. Ferguson was born in East St. Clair Twp., on June 21, 1955, son of the late Clark "Friday" W. and Jeanette L. (Crissey) Ferguson.

On April...

Apr 2, 2021

Debra R. Slick-Dietz, 61, of Allegheny Road, Manns Choice, passed away Friday, April 2nd, 2021 at home.

Mrs. Dietz was born in Snake Spring Twp. on August 20, 1959, daughter of the late Edward and Ferne (Slick) Mowry.

On June 2, 2012 Debra married Robert Dietz.

In addition to her husband she is...

Mar 31, 2021

Charlotte L. Stiffler, 85, of Point Road, Bedford, went to her eternal home with Jesus on Wednesday, March 31st, 2021 at her home.

Mrs. Stiffler was born in Napier Twp. on August 26, 1935,  daughter of the late Edward and Beatrice (Garretson) Slick.

On December 5, 1961 Charlotte married Floyd T. Stiffler. He preceded her...

Mar 27, 2021

Nancy J. Price ,89, of Masters Avenue,  Everett, went to her eternal home with Jesus on Saturday, March 27th, 2021 at Rebecca's Personal Care Home, Everett.

Ms. Price was born in Napier Twp. on October 12, 1931, daughter of the late Elton and Alice Clark.

She is survived by  Daughter- Gail wife of  Richard Shue,...

Mar 26, 2021

Wayne A. Diehl, 66, of Ellis Road, Schellsburg, died Friday, March 26, 2021 at UPMC Bedford Memorial Hospital, Snake Spring Twp.

Mr. Diehl was born in East St. Clair Twp., on June 12, 1954,  son of the late Charles O. and Anna Lois (Smith) Diehl.

On June 16, 1978 Wayne married B. Suzanne (May) Diehl....

Mar 21, 2021

Brian W. Morris, 56, of Valley Road,  Schellsburg, died Sunday, March 21, 2021 at Memorial Medical Center, Johnstown, Cambria County as a result of a vehicle pedestrian accident.

Mr. Morris was born in Snake Spring Twp., on October 7, 1964, son of the late Dale E. Morris and Gail (Gordon) Morris who survives him of Schellsburg.

Mar 16, 2021

Robert (“Bob”) William Spoede died March 16, 2021 at home surrounded by his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He will be interred in the Spoede plot at the Wallis, Texas municipal cemetery. He was the third of three sons, born on October 1, 1926 on a cotton farm outside Wallis, Austin County Texas, to Herman Henry Spoede and Elizabeth “Bess”...

Mar 1, 2021

Marilyn Joyce "Mickey" Walters, 80, of King went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday, March 1, 2021 at UPMC Altoona Hospital, Blair County.

Mrs. Walters was born in Laurel, MD on March 30, 1940,  daughter of the late George R. and Virginia L. (Allen) Grove-Binger.

On November 14, 1997 Marilyn married...