Obituaries

Jul 14, 2020

Reverend Paul Eugene Claycomb, 82, formerly of Bedford, PA, died July 14, 2020 at home surrounded by his loving family.

Paul was born on February 7, 1938 in Osterburg, PA, the son of the late Joseph and Helen Claycomb.

On December 3, 1960, he married Nancy Diehl Claycomb.

Surviving are these children: CarolAnn...

Jul 10, 2020

Donald Feaster Amick, 100, of Fishertown, PA passed away at home surrounded by family and caregivers on Friday, July 10, 2020, at 6:30PM. Born on February 20, 1920, near Bedford, PA he was the son of the late C. Raymond and Marie (Feaster) Amick.

On June 18, 1943, he married Ruie F. (Steed) Amick, who preceded him...

Jul 5, 2020

Randy L. Smith, 53, of Industrial Lane, Alum Bank, died Sunday, July 5, 2020, at UPMC Altoona Hospital.

Mr. Smith was born in Snake Spring Twp. on May 15, 1967, son of the late Jesse M. Smith, Jr. and Shirley H. (Logsdon) Smith.

On Dec. 2, 1994, Randy married Linda B. (Ickes) Smith.

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Jul 5, 2020

Doris P. Wolfe,94, of Mountain Road,  Bedford, died Sunday, July 5, 2020 at UPMC Altoona Hospital.

Mrs. Wolfe was born in Dutch Corner on December 30, 1925, daughter of the late Samuel and Ada Mae (Shaffer) Hoagland.

On May 18, 1944 Doris married Ned B. Wolfe. He preceded her in death on December 1, 2014....

Jul 4, 2020

Edna M. "Pet" Howsare, 98, of Colerain Township, passed away Saturday, July 4, 2020, at home.

Mrs. Howsare was born Aug. 20, 1921, in Colerain Township, daughter of the late William W. and Goetha (May) Cessna.

She graduated from Fort Hill High School in Cumberland, Md., in 1938.

In 1940, she married Fred...

Jul 3, 2020

Joshua E. Paul, 31, of King Street,  Bedford died Friday, July 3, 2020 peacefully in his sleep at his home.

Mr. Paul was born in Altamonte Springs, FL on February 15, 1989,  son Jennifer (Boore) Paul of Bedford and the late John Paul.

Along with his Mother- Jennifer,  he is survived by Son- Kaden Paul,...

Jun 26, 2020

Betty J. "Muzzy" Wilson, 91, of Bedford, died at Altoona Center for Nursing Care Amber Terrace in Altoona on Friday, June 26, 2020.

She was born in Six Mile Run on September 3, 1928, daughter of the late Joseph and Agnes (Price) Hite.

On December 5, 1965 Betty married Robert L. Wilson. He preceded her...

Jun 26, 2020

Joseph A. Miller, 85, of Emerick Road, Schellsburg, died Friday, June 26, 2020 at Pennknoll Village.

Mr. Miller was born in Napier Twp.,  on February 23, 1935, son of the late Cubin F. and Georgia (Taylor) Miller.

On November 8, 1956 Joseph married Anna R. (Weyant) Miller. She preceded him in death on November 5,...

Jun 22, 2020

Mary Regina Miller, 91, of Wolfsburg Road, Bedford, died Monday, June 22, 2020 at Donahoe Manor.

Mrs. Miller was born in New Baltimore, PA on August 4, 1928, daughter of the late Frank and Mary Regina (Harbrant) Hankinson.

Mary Regina married Jay I. Miller on May 30, 1949. He preceded her in death on December...

Jun 21, 2020

Barbara G. Allison, 83, of Pleasantville passed away Sunday, June 21, 2020 at Pennknoll Village, where she had been a patient for several months.

She was born in Pleasantville on June 15, 1937,  daughter of the late Ralph A. and Mary (Crilly) Allison.

Barbara is survived by Sister- Beverly E. wife of  John Gratis, Pleasantville;...

Jun 20, 2020

Betty S. Lewis, 94, of Milligans Cove Road, Mann Choice, formerly of Buffalo Mills , died on Saturday, June 20, 2020 at Donahoe Manor.

Mrs. Lewis was born in Buffalo Mills on December 4, 1925, daughter of the late Clark and Dorothy (Wilhem) Sheirer.

On December 1, 1945 Betty married Paul Lewis, he preceded her...

Jun 17, 2020

Carrie E. Thorton, 95, of Mount Vernon, Ohio died June 17, 2020 at Knox Community Hospital.

Ms. Thorton was born on March 18, 1925 in Napier Township, daughter of the late Harry L. and Martha J. (Evans) Miller.

Carrie was the wife of the late Jesse L. Thorton.

She is survived by her...

Jun 16, 2020

Pauline M. Clark,93, of E. Graceville Road, Breezewood died Tuesday, June 16, 2020 at her home.

Mrs. Clark was born in Central City on April 24, 1927,  daughter of the late Warren and Grace (Manges) Hillegass.

On June 28, 1947 Pauline married James E. Clark. He preceded her in death on October 24, 1982

Jun 13, 2020

Susan R. Johnston, 75, of Barclay Street, Bedford formerly of Falls Church, VA and Fairhope, PA died Saturday, June 13, 2020 at In Touch Hospice, Somerset County, PA.

Mrs. Johnston was born in Washington D.C., on February 1, 1945,  daughter of the late Charles E. and Helen (Faupel) Smith.

On May 1, 1971 Susan married ...

Jun 3, 2020

Andy W. Harr, 55, of Edelweiss Lane, Bedford, died Wednesday, June 3, 2020 at UPMC Bedford Memorial Hospital, Snake Spring Twp., PA.

Mr. Harr was born in Bedford on June 29, 1964, son of the late Paul Harr and Gisela (Kaiser) Harr who survives him of New Paris.

On July 16, 2011 Andy married Cindy...

May 31, 2020

William A. Felten, 87, of Vine Street, Schellsburg died on Sunday, May 31, 2020 at UPMC Altoona.

Mr. Felten was born on August 7, 1932, son of the late Charles H. and Marie (Weimer) Felten.

He leaves behind Widow Elaine F. (Clapper) Felten, 2 stepsons- Clyde Shippey Jr., Kamala (Whisner) and Chloe of Schellsburg; James...

May 31, 2020

Ruth  S. Koontz,91, of Circle K Drive, Bedford, died Sunday, May 31, 2020 at Homewood at Martinsburg, Blair County.

Mrs. Koontz was born in W. Providence Twp. on November 17, 1928,  daughter of the late Harvey and Lena (Woy) Sollenberger.

She is survived by  Son- Gregg F. husband of  Lorri (Decker) Koontz, Bedford; Son- Malcolm...

May 28, 2020

Mary Ellen Sales Brumbaugh passed away at her home in Peachtree City, Georgia on Thursday, May 28 at 3:30 a.m. after a lengthy struggle with chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder. Her husband, Orson Brumbaugh, was with her. She was 67.

Mary Ellen was born on Tuesday, March 3, 1953, to Martha Ellen (Sorrell) Sales and Wilbert Newton Sales...

May 27, 2020

Glenn "Murph" A. Wertz, 90, of Allegheny Road, Manns Choice died Wednesday, May 27, 2020 at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital, Pittsburgh.

Mr. Wertz was born in Bedford Twp., on March 5, 1930,  son of the late Ambrose and Cora (Howsare) Wertz.

In addition to his wife Jane M. (Morgret) Wertz, Altoona, he is survived by Daughter-...

May 24, 2020

Paul D. Yarnell, 90, of (Lovely)  Alum Bank, passed away on Sunday, May 24, 2020 at Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center of natural causes.

Mr. Yarnell was born in Beaverdale, PA on February 18, 1930, to the late Burt C. and Irene Yarnell.

Paul is survived by his wife, Marlene (Gerula) Yarnell of 63 years; son-...