Obituaries

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...

Jul 28, 2019

Avanell R. Imes, 92, of Bedford died at 12:35 PM, Sunday, July 28, 2019 at Pennknoll Village, Everett.

Ms. Imes was born in Detroit, MI on Friday, March 11, 1927,  daughter of the late Elza and Veda (Rose) Imes.

Avanell is survived by numerous cousins.

She was a Legal Secretary in the Insurance...

Jul 27, 2019

Eldon J. College, 88, of Martinsburg, formerly of Alum Bank and Chambersburg, passed away at 11:05  PM , Saturday, July 27, 2019 at The  Village at Morrisons Cove.

Mr. College was born in Schellsburg,  on Friday, December 12, 1930,  son of the late Andrew J. and Julia (Smith) College.

Eldon was the widower of Edna...

Jul 23, 2019

Our beloved Wife, Mother and Grandmother Carol C. MacGregor 83, of Mill Road, Schellsburg was called home to be with our Lord and Savior on Tuesday, July 23, 2019 at UPMC Bedford Memorial Hospital.

Carol was born in Schellsburg on April 11, 1936,  daughter of the late Willard "Bill" E. and Ruth I. (Lambert) Colvin.

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Jul 14, 2019

Marian L. Ickes-Turner, 83, of Donahoe Manor Road, Bedford passed away peacefully surrounded by her family at 7:45 PM  Sunday, July 14, 2019 at Donahoe Manor Nursing Home, Bedford.

Mrs. Ickes-Turner was born in Bedford on January 17, 1936, daughter of the late Howard C. Sr. and Della C. (Bridenthal) Bush.

She is survived by...

Jul 10, 2019

Cora Ann Colvin, 75, of Vine Street, Schellsburg died at 9:50 PM, Wednesday, July 10, 2019 at Pennknoll Village, Everett.

Ms. Colvin was born in Bedford on June 28, 1944, daughter of the late Thomas H. and Maragret E. (Feight) Colvin.

Cora is survived by Brother- Thomas W. husband of  Phyllis (Rose) Colvin, Bedford; Sister-...

Jul 4, 2019

Sandra K. Smith, 75, of Hammond Hill Road, Fishertown died at 8:36 AM, Thursday, July 4, 2019 at home.

Mrs. Smith was born in Windber on May 31, 1944,  daughter of the late C. Alva and Helen (Creighton) Hostetler.

Sandra is survived by her loving Companion James Rowzer of 30 years.

Along with...

Jun 30, 2019

Dennis Wayne Foster, Jr., 49, of Younts Road, Bedford, died Sunday, June 30, 2019 at UPMC Altoona Hospital, Altoona.

Mr. Foster was born in Bedford on July 23, 1969,  he was the son of  Dennis Wayne Foster Sr. and Catherine (Hinchcliffe) Border.

Dennis is survived by Father Dennis W. Foster, Sr., Alum Bank; Mother Catherine...

Jun 29, 2019

Robert "Bob" P. Foor, 83, of East Watson Street, Bedford died at 12:15 AM, Saturday, June 29, 2019 at home.

Mr. Foor was born in Akron, OH on February 8, 1936, son of the late Percy and Marie(Boor) Foor.

On July 4, 1996 Bob married Sharon M. (Robertson) Foor.

In addition to his...

Jun 25, 2019

Mrs. Mary Lou Jones, 82, of East Pitt Street,  Bedford went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, June 25, 2019 at UPMC Altoona Hospital.

Mary Lou was born in Somerset on July 6, 1936,  daughter of the late Maurice and Effie (Foor) Cober.

She graduated from Somerset High School in 1955.

On...

Jun 20, 2019

Gregory "John" Dull, 67, of Whipperwill Lane, Bedford died at 8:59 AM, Thursday, June 20, 2019 as the result of an auto accident in Bedford County. Mr. Dull was born in Snake Spring Twp. on October 9, 1951,  son of the late Victor and Nellie (Schilling) Dull. On January 31, 1970 Gregory married Betty J (Burns) Dull. In addition...

Jun 17, 2019

James F. Fisher, 81, of Diehl Road,  Bedford died Monday, June 17, 2019 at UPMC Altoona Hospital, Altoona.

Mr. Fisher was born in Shade Twp. Somerset County on January 5, 1938,  son of the late Clarence "CAD" F. and Elsie G. (Diehl) Fisher.

On July 1, 1961 James married Adrienne L. (Wertz) Fisher. She preceded...

Jun 11, 2019

Joseph W. Lantz, 69, of N. Main Road,  Breezewood died Tuesday, June 11, 2019 at Shadyside Hospital, Pittsburgh.

Mr. Lantz was born in Bedford on May 26, 1950,  son of the late Charles F. Sr. and Myrtle (Custer) Lantz.

Joseph is survived by Daughter- Michelle L. wife of  Darrin Wilt, Mt. Savage, MD; Son- Joseph...

Jun 10, 2019

Nancy L. Barefoot, 78, of Alum Bank, died Monday, June 10, 2019 at Memorial Medical Center, Johnstown.

Mrs. Barefoot was born in East St. Clair Twp. on October 4, 1940, daughter of the late Harold and Effie (Way) Kline.

In 1961 Nancy married Roy Fetterman he preceded her in death in 1964. She then married...

Jun 10, 2019

Richard W. "Rick" Jezeskie, 52, of Alum Bank, got his heavenly wings on Monday, June 10, 2019.

He was born in Snake Spring Twp. on April 1, 1967, son of the late John Richard and Betty L. (Callihan) Jezeskie who survives him of Alum Bank.

Rick is survived by his Mother of Alum Bank, Sister-...

Jun 8, 2019

Joseph “Joey” Roy Davis, 42 of Williston, N.D. died Saturday, June 8, 2019 at his home in Williston, N.D.

Joey was born in Windber, on February 3, 1977.

He is survived by: Mother, Barbara (Davis) Belair wife of Douglas Belair, Santa Fe, Texas; Childhood Step-father, David Briggs, Texas; Brother, Nicholas Fisher husband of Jennifer, Texas;...

Jun 8, 2019

Constance "Connie"  A. Miller, 77, of Bedford, PA , died at 1:14 AM, Saturday, June 8, 2019 at Pennknoll Village, Everett.

Ms. Miller was born in Huntingdon, PA on March 16, 1942,  daughter of the late Robert A. and Dorothy D.  (Diehl) Miller.

She is survived by  Cousins- Edwin Banta, Kinnelon, NJ; Andrew Banta, Fort...

Jun 6, 2019

Wayne  Earnest, 81, of Ferguson Road, Schellsburg died at 12:37 PM, Thursday, June 6, 2019 at Maybrook Hills Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center, Altoona.

Mr. Earnest was born in Napier Twp. on May 7, 1938, son of the late Floyd and S. Evelyn (Wonders) Earnest.

On March 22, 1958 Wayne married Anna M. (Wagoner) Earnest.