Obituaries

Dec 9, 2020

David  J. Smith, 70, of Emerick Road, Schellsburg, died, Wednesday, December 9th, 2020 at his home.

Mr. Smith was born in Roaring Spring, PA on April 11, 1950,  son of the late John A. and Fern (Veach) Smith.

He married Dora Ann (Miller) Smith on February 21, 1969, this coming February, they would have celebrated...

Dec 7, 2020

Brentt Matthew Heisey Infant Son of Chad J. and Becky L. (Benna) Heisey, went to his eternal home with Jesus on Monday, December 7th, 2020 at UPMC Nason Hospital, Blair County.

Baby Heisey was born in Roaring Spring  on December 7, 2020.

Baby Brentt is survived by his Parents, Sisters and Brothers- Trista, Kelly, Scott,...

Dec 4, 2020

Chelsea L. Bowser-Diehl-Rininger, 102, of Pennknoll Road, Everett formerly of Fishertown died Friday, December 4, 2020 at Pennknoll Village, Snake Spring Twp.

Mrs. Bowser-Diehl-Rininger was born in W. St. Clair Twp., on May 18, 1918,   daughter of the late Roy and Myrtle (Keiper) Nunamaker.

She is survived by  Daughter- Wanda C. (Bowser) wife of  Devon...

Dec 3, 2020

Clair A. Corle, 77, of Bedford, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, Dec. 3, 2020, after a brief illness.

Clair was born in Queen on Jan. 23, 1943, the son of the late Charles E. and Amanda Pearl (Benton) Corle.

Clair attended Chestnut Ridge high school, where he started a longstanding family tradition...

Dec 2, 2020

J. Guy Holler, Jr., 95, Bedford, formerly of Buffalo Mills went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Wednesday, December 2, 2020 at UPMC Bedford Memorial Hospital, Snake Spring Twp., due to complications from Covid-19.

Mr. Holler was born in Bard Hollow on November 11, 1925, son of the late J. Guy Holler, Sr. and...

Dec 2, 2020

David B. Holderbaum, 89, of Imlertown Road, Bedford died Wednesday, December 2 2020 at Meyersdale Health Care and Rehab, Somerset County.

Mr. Holderbaum was born in Bedford on February 28, 1931,  son of the late David "Ross" and Mary (Zimmers) Holderbaum.

On March 25, 1951 David married Betty L. (Mock) Holderbaum. She preceded him in...

Nov 30, 2020

Thomas H. Dinger, 82, of  Business 220, Bedford went to be with his Lord and Savior on Monday, November 30, 2020 at his home.

Mr. Dinger was born in Reynoldsville,  on July 26, 1938, son of the late Charles and Martha Dinger.

Thomas served in the U.S. Army.

He was a member of...

Nov 30, 2020

Ray Everett Waybright, 81, of Graybill Road, Osterburg, died Monday, November 30, 2020 at UPMC Altoona Hospital, Blair County.

Mr. Waybright was born in Alexandria Virginia on February 6, 1939,  son of the late Everett P. and Helen M. (Armel) Waybright.

On June 19, 1976 Ray married M. Jane (Hoover) Waybright.

In addition...

Nov 30, 2020

Harry I. Miller, 87, of Ferguson Road, Schellsburg, went to be with the Lord and Savior on Monday, Nov. 30, 2020, at UPMC Bedford Memorial Hospital, Snake Spring Township.

Mr. Miller was born in Napier Township on July 18, 1933, son of the late Russell S. and Goldie C. (Miller) Miller.

On Dec. 16, 1955,...

Nov 30, 2020

Sandra P. Snyder, 76, of Lincoln Highway, Schellsburg went to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday, November 30th, 2020 at her home.

Mrs. Snyder was born in Harrison Twp., on December 14, 1943,   daughter of the late Jacob C. Herline Sr. and Margaret Ruth (Fisher) Herline.

On October 19, 1963 Sandra married Joseph...

Nov 29, 2020

Brian E. Hostetler, 48, of Lilac Lane, Bedford, died Sunday, November 29, 2020 at UPMC Bedford Memorial Hospital, Snake Spring Twp.

Mr. Hostetler was born in Meyersdale, PA on April 24, 1972,  he was the son of Edward and Delores (Bittinger) Hostetler who survives him of Salisbury.

On May 24, 2009 Brian married Nevette (Snider)...

Nov 28, 2020

Stanford G. Miller, 96, of Bob Street, Johnstown, formerly of Alum Bank died Saturday, November 28, 2020 at Windber Medical Center, Somerset County.

Mr. Miller was born in Alum Bank on August 4, 1924,   son of the late John Crawford and Bessie (Clark) Miller.

On January 11, 1946 Stanford married Sylvia E. (Miller) Miller. She...

Nov 27, 2020

Richard (Dick) Wayne, Fisher, 80, of Fishertown, passed away Friday morning, November 27, 2020 at his home.

He was born June 8, 1940, in Manns Choice, PA. Dick was the second son of the late Paul Bernard Luther Fisher and Ruth Madline (Law) Fisher.

He was united in marriage to Linda Marie (Woodle) Fisher on...

Nov 27, 2020

Wilma Ann (Diehl) Horner, 77, passed away at her home in Schellsburg on November 27, 2020.

She was born on July 25, 1943, in New Bueno Vista, a daughter of the late Blair and Laverne Diehl.

Wilma graduated from Chestnut Ridge High School.

She married Paul Horner, on June 22 1962. They shared...

Nov 27, 2020

Harry E. Spiker, 82, of Pennknoll Road, Everett formerly of McCreary Road, Schellsburg died Friday, November 27th, 2020 at Pennknoll Village, Snake Spring Twp.,.

Mr. Spiker was born in Napier Twp., on January 12, 1938, son of the late Viola Spiker and Step-father William Cogan. Harry was reared by his Grandparents- Harry and Alberta (Clites) Spiker.

Nov 26, 2020

James B. Heidorn, 78, of S. West Street, Bedford died Thursday, November 26, 2020 at UPMC Altoona Hospital.

Mr. Heidorn was born in Alum Bank on December 19, 1941, son of the late Leroy and Ruth (Callihan) Heidorn.

On July 27, 1963 James married Dorothy (May) Heidorn. She preceded him in death on November 18,...

Nov 22, 2020

William D. Latham Jr., 67, of Clearville, PA died, Sunday, November 22, 2020 at UPMC Altoona Hospital. Mr. Latham was born in Camden, NJ on February 28, 1953, son of the late William and Beatrice (Reese) Latham.

He is survived by Daughter- Kellie Latham, Pemberton, NJ; Granddaughter- Macie Sharp; Girlfriend Billie Bowser, Meyersdale, PA; Sister- Bonnie Monaghan,...

Nov 20, 2020

Patricia "Patty" L. Ickes, 78, of Valley Road, Schellsburg, died Friday, November 20, 2020 at UPMC Altoona Hospital.

Mrs. Ickes was born in Johnstown on September 16, 1942, daughter of the late Frederick and Julia (Bittner) Jones.

On November 7, 1963 Patricia married Eugene H. Ickes.

In addition to her husband she is...

Nov 19, 2020

Thomas H.  Williams, 93, of Egolf Road, Colerain Twp., Bedford went to be with his Lord and Savior on Thursday, November 19, 2020 at home with his loving wife Anetta of 58 years of marriage by his side.

Mr. Williams was born in Rainsburg, PA on August 19, 1927, son of the late Elwood and Mae (Simons)...

Nov 17, 2020

Forrest H. Foor, 71, of Orchard Hollow Road,  Manns Choice, died Tuesday, November 17, 2020 at home.

Mr. Foor was born in Bedford on February 10, 1949,  son of the late W. Bruce and Mildred (Snyder) Foor.

On May 16, 1998 he married Dona M. (Replogle) Foor.

In addition to his wife he...