Obituaries

Mar 22, 2018

Mr. John William Valiton, 51, of Rose Road, Schellsburg, passed peacefully in his sleep on Thursday, March 22nd, 2018 at his home.

Mr. Valiton was born in Snake Spring Township on January 25, 1967,  he was the son of  William and Constance (Belanger) Valiton of Schellsburg.

In addition to his parents, he is survived by ...

Mar 20, 2018

Dr. Jacob Nathaniel Hershberger, 27, of Charleston, SC, formerly of Bedford, died Tuesday, March 20th, 2018 in Charleston due to injuries sustained in an automobile accident.

Dr. Hershberger was born in Bedford on April 27, 1990.  He was the son of Hugh and Joni (Naugle) Hershberger of Bedford.

In addition to his parents, Jake is...

Mar 17, 2018

Ms. Roxanna M. Brant, 54, of Almond Lane, Alum Bank, formerly of Butternut Lane, Alum Bank, died Saturday, March 17th, 2018 at her home.

Roxanna was born in Snake Spring Township on April 20, 1963,  the daughter of the late James F. Brant, Sr. and Jennie P. (Otto) Brant-Griffith.

She is survived by  Daughter- Jessica...

Mar 16, 2018

Mrs. Patricia Lynn Foltz, 62, of Beaver Lane, New Paris died Friday, March 16th, 2018.

Mrs. Foltz was born in New Castle on December 27, 1955,  the daughter of the late Russell and Elizabeth (Dean) Krepps.

On June 23, 1977, she married Robert D. Foltz.  In addition to her husband she is survived by Son-...

Mar 8, 2018

Nathan H. Whetstone, 87, closed his eyes at his home in Manns Choice on March 8, 2018 and opened them looking into the face of his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ to hear him say "Well done my good and faithful servant.  Enter into the joys of your Lord." Nathan was born March 1, 1931, in the family home...

Mar 2, 2018

Mrs. Sandra Lee James, 75, of River View Road, Everett, died Friday, March 2nd, 2018 at her home.

Mrs. James was born in Bedford on April 22, 1942,  the daughter of the late George and Catherine (Siefert) Carney.

On June 1, 1994, she married Harold A. "Jesse" James.

In addition to her husband...

Feb 24, 2018

Mrs. Elma G. Barefoot, 65, of Milligans Cove Road, Manns Choice, died Saturday, February 24th, 2018 at Pennknoll Village.

Mrs. Barefoot was born in Homestead on February 23, 1953,  the daughter of the late Elmer and Nora (Zembower) Snyder.

On June 21, 1969, she married Russell B. Barefoot.  In addition to her husband she is...

Feb 17, 2018

Mr. Millard D. "Son"  Hillegass, 79, of Allegheny Road, Manns Choice, went home to be with the Lord and join his family who are already in Heaven, on Saturday, February 17th, 2018 at Mercy Hospital, Pittsburgh.

Mr. Hillegass was born in Renova, Clinton County, on August 12, 1938,  the son of the late Millard C. and Della...

Feb 16, 2018

Mr. William O. Mowry, 78, of Allegheny Road, Manns Choice, passed away Friday, February 16th, 2018 to enter his heavenly home with the Lord.

Mr. Mowry was born in Juniata Township on January 12, 1940,  he was the son of the late W. Martin and Dorothy (Miller) Mowry.

He is survived by his wife of...

Feb 14, 2018

Mr. Dorsey Roy  Wertz, 71, of Mill St., Schellsburg, died Wednesday, February 14th, 2018 at UPMC Altoona Hospital.

Mr. Wertz was born in Harrison Township on June 24, 1946,  the son of the late Dorsey and Crystal Irene (Hale) Wertz.

On June 11, 1984, he married Jane (McCreary) Wertz.  In addition to his wife he...

Feb 13, 2018

Mr. Robert Joseph Chnapko, 56, of Leechville St., Manns Choice, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, February 13th, 2018 at UPMC Altoona Hospital.

Mr. Chnapko was born in Allentown on January 24, 1962,  the son of  Joseph R. and Angela (Kashuta) Chnapko of Emmaus.

On June 14, 1986, he married Cheryl (Wells)...

Feb 11, 2018

Ms. Florence E. Smith, 91, of Bedford, died Sunday, February 11th, 2018 at Donahoe Manor.

Ms. Smith was born in E. St. Clair Township on December 23, 1926,  the daughter of the late Ivory C. and Ethel Pearl (Earnest) Smith.

She is survived by  Brother- Edwin Dale husband of  Emma Jean (Diehl) Smith, New Paris. ...

Feb 10, 2018

Mr. James R. Barnett, 76 of Lincoln Highway, Manns Choice, died Saturday, February 10, 2018 at UPMC Bedford Memorial Hospital surrounded by his family.

Mr. Barnett was born on August 16, 1941 in McKeesport, the son of the late James H. and Ella (Iser) Barnett.

On September 22, 1960, he married Shirley R. (Bowen) Barnett....

Feb 4, 2018

Mr. Thomas E. Croyle, 64, of  Harrison Road, Schellsburg, died Sunday, February 4th, 2018 at UPMC Altoona Hospital.

Mr. Croyle was born in Snake Spring Township on April 13, 1953,  the son of the late Donald E. and Phyllis (Robb) Croyle.

On December 3, 1972, he married Carol I. (Cornell) Croyle.  In addition to his...

Feb 2, 2018

Mrs. Alice May (Gagne) Hartle, 89, of Main Street, Alum Bank, died Friday, February 2nd, 2018 at Lake Norman Regional Hospital, Mooresville, NC.

Mrs. Hartle was born in Johnstown on April 17, 1928,  the daughter of the late Alfred and Margaret L. (Rouser) Gagne.

She is survived by  Son- Dr. Edgar Owen Hartle husband of ...

Feb 1, 2018

Mr. Elton Statler Miller, 76, of Adams Run Road, Bedford, died Thursday, February 1st, 2018 at UPMC Altoona Hospital.

Mr. Miller was born in Napier Township on April 26, 1941,  the son of the late Forest and Freda (Manges) Miller.

On November 12, 1960, he married Judy (Onstead) Miller.  In addition to his wife he...

Jan 28, 2018

Ms. Mabel I. Koontz, 95, of Circle K Drive, Bedford, died Sunday, January 28th, 2018 at Donahoe Manor Nursing Home.

Ms. Koontz was born in Bedford on June 3, 1922,  the daughter of the late Paul W. and Hester (Dibert) Koontz.

She is survived by  Sister- Anna Pearl Statler, Bedford; Sister-in-Law- Ruth Koontz, Bedford and...

Jan 27, 2018

Mr. David W. Brown, Sr.,  62, of E. Garman Road, Osterburg, died Saturday, January 27th, 2018 at his home.

Mr. Brown was born in Roaring Spring on April 17, 1955,  he was the son of  Irene (Helsel) Brown of Bedford and the late John H. Brown.

On October 31, 1981, he married Pamela S. (Vaughn)...

Jan 14, 2018

Mrs. Eva Mae Strenski, 79, of Valley Road, Schellsburg, died Sunday, January 14th, 2018 at Pennknoll Village.

Mrs. Strenski was born in Lincoln Township on April 26, 1938,  the daughter of the late Elmer and Mildred (Snowden) Allison.

On July 3, 1981, she married James S. Strenski.

In addition to her husband,  she...

Jan 12, 2018

Mr. Ronald E. Fochtman, 56, of Berlin, died Friday, January 12th, 2018 at his home.

Mr. Fochtman was born in Bedford on June 2, 1961,  the son of the late Eugene L. and Delcie A. (Dodson) Fochtman.

Ron is survived by Brother- Kenneth J. husband of  Tammy Fochtman, Frostburg, MD; Brother- Steven P. Fochtman, Frederick,...