Obituaries

Oct 31, 2019

Mary Grace Stiffler, age 89, of New Baltimore, PA died on Thursday, October 31, 2019 at her home.

She was born on September 7, 1930 in New Baltimore, the daughter of the late D.A.(Nash) and Grace Hankinson.

She was married on New Year’s Eve, 1949, to H. Thomas Stiffler who preceded her in death on...

Oct 28, 2019

Joanna  R. Koontz, 96, of Egolf Road, Bedford passed away into eternity on  Monday, October 28, 2019 at UPMC Altoona Hospital.

Joanna, or Julie as many called her was born in Jasonville, Indiana on August 2, 1923,  one of thirteen children of the late Frank and Sophia (Witt) Jaskowiak.

She was married to Claude E....

Oct 28, 2019

William C. Moore, 93, of Valley Road, Fishertown died at 8:49PM, Monday, October 28, 2019 at Allegheny Lutheran Home, Hollidaysburg.

Mr. Moore was born in Bedford on December 30, 1925, son of the late James Ira and Gladys Virginia (Diehl) Moore.

On September 26, 1964 William married Ethel L. (Winegardner) Moore.

In addition...

Oct 26, 2019

Jean M. Foor, 88, of Shippy Road, Manns Choice formerly of Point Road, Bedford died at 5:52 AM, Saturday, October 26, 2019 at UPMC Bedford Memorial Hospital.

Mrs. Foor was born in Napier Twp. on June 11, 1931, daughter of the late Draper and Gladys (Amick) Smith.

On September 22, 1956 Jean married Harry A....

Oct 17, 2019

Dorothy M. Gohn, 91, of Harrison Road, Schellsburg passed away on Thursday, October 17, 2019 at Presbyterian Village, Hollidaysburg.

Mrs. Gohn was born on August 18, 1928, daughter of the late Charles and Carrie L. (Griffith) Feather.

On November 6, 1946 Dorothy married Clarence A. Gohn, he preceded her in death on November 17, 2017....

Oct 11, 2019

Carolyn Jean Doric, 65, of Harrisburg, PA passed away unexpectedly on Friday, October 11, 2019.

She was born on January 15, 1954, daughter of the late Dion “Buddy” V. Hankinson and his wife Betty M. (Snively) Hankinson.

Carolyn is survived by her Husband & Life-Partner of 44 years, Willard Doric. She is also survived by...

Oct 11, 2019

Ruth J. Mock-Kos, 101, formerly of New Paris went home to be with the Lord, Friday, October 11, 2019.

She was born at home in Napier Twp. on June 24, 1918, daughter of the late Sheridan and Sadie M. (Gordon) Rowzer. She was also preceded in death by her two husbands, Edward L. Mock whom she married...

Oct 9, 2019

Melissa Mae (Scritchfield) Feight was born to Ruth Scritchfield on May 17, 1936. She was the oldest of six. She is survived by sister Joy married to Jerry, and brothers Blaine married to Betty, and Richard. She was preceded in death by her mother, brother Walter, and sister Carol.

On March 22, 1954 she married the late...

Oct 7, 2019

Ardell S. Horn, 77, of Smokey Ridge Road, Schellsburg,  died at 11:40 PM, Monday, October 7, 2019 at his home.

Mr. Horn was born in Juniata Twp. on March 5, 1942,  son of the late Byron and Flora (Suder) Horn.

On June 2, 1963 Ardell married Shelby Jean (McCreary) Horn she preceded him in death...

Oct 6, 2019

Donna W. Leibfreid,  90, of  Cortland Road, Alum Bank died at 12:24 AM, Sunday, October 6, 2019 at UPMC Bedford Memorial Hospital.

Mrs. Leibfreid was born in Ryot, PA on July 28, 1929, daughter of the late Clyde and Hazel (Miller) Wentz.

Donna is preceded in death by two husbands Robert Nicodemus and Robert Leibfreid....

Oct 5, 2019

Gary S. Corle, 77, of  Main Street, Osterburg died Saturday, October 5, 2019 at UPMC Bedford Memorial Hospital.

Mr. Corle was born in Bedford on January 21, 1942,  son of the late Sheldon Bruce and Twilet (Diehl) Corle.

On June 7, 1973 Gary married Barbara E. (Rose) Corle.

In addition to his wife...

Oct 2, 2019

Jack A. Loya,  78, of  Schellsburg, died Wednesday, October 2, 2019 at Rest Assured Residental Living, Meyersdale.

Mr. Loya was born in Johnstown on December 26, 1940,  son of the late John and Lucille (Gillen) Loya.

On June 26, 1969 Jack married Mary (Hinzman) Loya in Fairmont, WV.

In addition to his wife...

Oct 1, 2019

Rick A. Wirth, 43 of Osterburg, passed away on Tuesday, October 1, 2019.

He was born December 3, 1975 in Pottstown, PA to the late Ruth Ann Rhoads and Dale Redkay Rhoads.

On June 16, 2001 Rick married Kimberley (Wargo) Wirth.

Rick is survived by his wife, as well as the following; Mary...

Sep 15, 2019

Diana L. Mickey, 63, of Cumberland Road, Bedford died at 5:44 AM, Sunday, September 15, 2019 at her home.

Mrs. Mickey was born in Uniontown, PA on October 22, 1955,  daughter of the late Samuel and Virginia (Newman) Show.

Diana married Michael R. Mickey on August 8, 1973.

In addition to her husband...

Sep 10, 2019

Betty I. Allison, 93, of Lovely, Pa, died on Monday, September 10, 2019.  She was born in Kimmel Twp., Bedford County on January 24, 1926, daughter  of the late Clarence  and Ethel (Mock) Lamburn.

On June 1, 1950, she married Bud Allison, in Winchester, WV. Bud preceded her in death on January 19, 2004. They had two...

Sep 6, 2019

Mary E. Mock, 85, of Pennknoll Road, Everett formerly of Dunkard Hollow Road, Alum Bank died at 2:02 AM, Friday, September 6, 2019 at Pennknoll Village, Snake Spring Twp.

Mrs. Mock was born in Bedford County on April 25, 1934, daughter of the late Walter and Edith (Turner) O’Neal.

On January 23, 1953...

Sep 5, 2019

William “Bill” Stenning, 61, of New Enterprise, formerly of Round Hill, Va., passed away at his home Thursday morning Sept 5, 2019, after a long and brave battle with cancer.

He was born June 4, 1958.

Bill lived his life to the fullest; he was a paramedic, firefighter, airline pilot, and lifetime farmer.

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Aug 26, 2019

Brenda Joyce Dodson, 77, of Short Cut Road, Osterburg passed peacefully into the arms of Jesus on August 26, 2019 after a fierce and courageous fight with leukemia. Brenda lived a life full of family and friends and was always ready for an adventure. She loved big family celebrations and traveling.

Mrs. Dodson was born in Cumberland,...

Aug 25, 2019

C. Robert  "Bob" Koontz, 76, of Koontzville Road, Friends Cove passed away at 11:15  AM, Sunday, August 25, 2019 at Nason Hospital, Blair County, PA.

Mr. Koontz was born in Friends Cove, PA on June 3, 1943,  son of the late Willard and Pearl (Mellott) Koontz.

On June 22, 1963 he married Carolyn L. (Nave)...

Aug 23, 2019

Edward C. Mowry, 96, of Diehl Road, Manns Choice died at 12:10 AM, Friday, August 23, 2019 at UPMC Bedford Memorial Hospital.

Mr. Mowry was born in Central City on January 31, 1923,  son of the late Wilbert H. and Catherine (Corley) Mowry.

On April 16, 1962 Ed married E. Ferne (Slick) Mowry. She preceded...