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Paul William Fetter

Paul William Fetter

Nov 27, 2016

Mr. Paul William Fetter, 94, of Imlertown Road, Bedford, died Sunday, November 27th, 2016 at Hollidaysburg Veterans Home. Mr. Fetter was born in Cessna on Monday, October 16, 1922,  the son of the late George and Mary Fetter. On January 28, 1948, he married Janet Mae (Imler) Fetter.  In addition to his wife he is survived by Son- Roger husband...

Edward C. May

Edward C. May

Nov 25, 2016

Mr. Edward C. May,  83, of Quaker Valley Road, Alum Bank, died Friday, November 25th, 2016 at Donahoe Manor. Mr. May was born in Bedford on Wednesday, February 1, 1933,  the son of the late Augustus and Pearl (Perrin) May. On August 22, 1952, he married Barbara S. (Smith) May.  In addition to his wife, he is survived by  Son-...

Melvin E. Davis

Melvin E. Davis

Nov 25, 2016

Mr. Melvin E. Davis, 93, of Burnt House Road, Imler, passed away Friday, November 25th, 2016 at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital, Pittsburgh. Mr. Davis was born in Weyant on Friday, December 22, 1922,  he was the son of the late Israel Maxmillian and Amanda B. (Weyant) Davis.  He was the last surviving member of his family, He is survived by  Daughter-...

Mary Louise Bittlebrun

Mary Louise Bittlebrun

Nov 23, 2016

Mary Louise  Bittlebrun, 85, of New Baltimore, died Wednesday, November 23rd, 2016 at Meadow View Nursing Center, Berlin. Mary Louise was born in Allegheny Township on Tuesday, December 9, 1930,  the daughter of the late John F. and Irene C. (Lilly) Bittlebrun. She is survived by  Son- Patrick J. husband of JoAnn (Kaminski) Bittlebrun, Schellsburg; Grandchildren- Justyna M. and Jeremy...

Janet G. (Bigelow)  Leydig

Janet G. (Bigelow) Leydig

Nov 20, 2016

Mrs. Janet G. Leydig, 78, of Hill Top Heights, Bedford, died Sunday, November 20th, 2016 at her home. Mrs. Leydig was born in Schellsburg on Sunday, March 27, 1938,  the daughter of the late J. Lewis and G. Lillian (Acker) Bigelow. On August 12, 1956, she married the love of her life, Barry L. Leydig.  In addition to her husband...

Helen E. (Race)  Hinson

Helen E. (Race) Hinson

Nov 20, 2016

Mrs. Helen E. Hinson, 88, of Dunkard Hollow Road, Alum Bank, died Sunday, November 20th, 2016 at Donahoe Manor. Mrs. Hinson was born in Lancaster on Saturday, September 22, 1928,  the daughter of the late Robert Race, Sr. and Ann (Botzum) Race. On February 17, 1946, she married Vance E. Hinson.  He preceded her in death on January 10, 2015....

Marie Kay (Shaffer)  Manges

Marie Kay (Shaffer) Manges

Nov 19, 2016

Marie Kay Manges, 64, of Manns Choice, PA, was at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital, Pittsburgh, Pa. when her Lord carried her home on November 19, 2016. Born December 22, 1951, Marie was the daughter of her late parents, Clara (Marsden) and George Shaffer. Marie was preceded in death by two brothers, Warrant Officer George Shaffer, and Bruce Shaffer. She is survived...

Donald "Lynn" Thompson

Donald "Lynn" Thompson

Nov 19, 2016

Mr. Donald "Lynn"  Thompson, 63, of Bedford Valley Road, Bedford, died Saturday, November 19th, 2016 at UPMC Altoona Hospital. Mr. Thompson was born in Johnstown on Tuesday, December 23, 1952,  the son of the late Gerald and Virginia S. (Colebaugh) Thompson. He is survived by  Son- Paul L. Thompson, Portage; Daughter- Christa Ann Thompson, Altoona; Daughter- Kate Czapp, Portage; Son-...

Joyce L. (Roudabush)  Bence

Joyce L. (Roudabush) Bence

Nov 14, 2016

Mrs. Joyce L. Bence, 77, of Willow Brook Lane, Bedford, answered her Heavenly Father's call to come Home on Monday, November 14th, 2016 from her residence. Mrs. Bence was born in Queen on Monday, December 12, 1938,  the daughter of the late William and Lillian (Ritchey) Roudabush. On April 13, 1957, she married J. Roy Bence.  In addition to her...

Roberta D. (Hild)  Simmons

Roberta D. (Hild) Simmons

Nov 11, 2016

Mrs. Roberta D. Simmons, 80, of Donahoe Manor Road, Bedford, died Friday, November 11th, 2016 at Donahoe Manor Nursing Home. Mrs. Simmons was born in Manhattan, NY on Friday, January 3, 1936,  the daughter of the late Robert W. and Beatrice (Kucharski) Hild. On February 20, 1960, she married Thomas R. Simmons.  He preceded her in death on May 8,...

Clyde A. Ressler

Clyde A. Ressler

Nov 10, 2016

Mr. Clyde A. Ressler, 84, of Ross Drive, Friendship Village, Bedford, died Thursday, November 10th, 2016 at his home. Mr. Ressler was born in Rainsburg on March 29, 1932,  the son of the late Frank and Ima P. (Amick) Ressler. On March 18, 1951, he married Betty J. Mowry.  In addition to his wife he is survived by Son- Terry...

Doris I. (Fickes)  Cripe

Doris I. (Fickes) Cripe

Nov 9, 2016

Doris I. (Fickes) Cripe, 89, of Imler, passed away peacefully on November 9th, 2016 at the Village at Morrison Cove. Mrs. Cripe was born in Imler on September 17th, 1927, a daughter of the late J. Russell Fickes and K. Omelia (Corl) Fickes-Ake. Doris is survived by a daughter, Brenda Kagarise of Breezewood, a granddaughter, Angela Bussard of Breezewood, a...

Larry J. Cooper

Larry J. Cooper

Nov 5, 2016

Mr. Larry J. Cooper, 76, of Schellsburg, passed away Saturday, November 5th, 2016 at Westmoreland Hospital, Greensburg, Mr. Cooper was born in Johnstown on Saturday, February 24, 1940,  the son of the late Charles and Arletta (McDowell) Cooper. On June 30, 1995, he married Ruby (Mock) Cooper.   In addition to his wife he is survived by Daughter- Stacey Beaule', Greensburg;...

Mary Catherine Beegle

Mary Catherine Beegle

Nov 2, 2016

Mrs. Mary Catherine  Beegle, 81, of Grandview Ave., Everett, died Wednesday, November 2nd, 2016 at Homewood in Martinsburg. Mrs. Beegle was born in Pittsburgh on Friday, February 8, 1935, the daughter of the late Arlo and Bertha (Harrison) Mowry. On February 16, 1957, she married Samuel M. Beegle.  In addition to her husband she is survived by Son- Steven husband...

David E. Knee

David E. Knee

Oct 30, 2016

Mr. David E. Knee, 69, of E. Pitt St., Bedford, died Sunday, October 30th, 2016 at UPMC Altoona Hospital. Mr. Knee was born in Dutch Corner on Thursday, April 10, 1947, the son of the late Clifford and Thelma Knee. David married Judy A. (Miller) Knee on November 23, 1968.  In addition to his wife he is survived by Daughter-...

Andrew Yankanich

Andrew Yankanich

Oct 14, 2016

Mr. Andrew  Yankanich, 89, of Olney, MD died Friday, October 14th, 2016 at Brinton Woods Nursing Home, Sykesville, MD. Mr. Yankanich was born in Chester on Thursday, March 31, 1927,  the son of the late John and Nellie (Adomnik) Yankanich. On September 5, 1953, he married Dorothy Ann (Bittlebrun) Yankanich.  She preceded him in death on October 26, 2011. He...

R. Dean Hinson

R. Dean Hinson

Oct 12, 2016

Mr. R. Dean  Hinson, 89, of W. MacIntosh Road, New Paris, died Wednesday, October 12th, 2016 at Carrol's Rest Home, Bedford. Mr. Hinson was born in Napier Township on Thursday, March 31, 1927,  the son of the late Harry E. and Luella (Miller) Hinson. On June 27, 1947, he married Patricia J. "Pat" (Kinzey) Hinson.  She preceded him in death...

Robert E. Hershberger, Sr.

Robert E. Hershberger, Sr.

Oct 10, 2016

Mr. Robert E. Hershberger, Sr., 79, of Victory Lane, Bedford, died Monday, October 10th, 2016 at UPMC Altoona Hospital, surrounded by his loving family. Mr. Hershberger was born in Cessna on Thursday, April 29, 1937, the son of the late Ray V. and Edna M. Hershberger. On September 13, 1956, in Cumberland, MD, he married M. Jane Foreman, who preceded...

Clarence H. "Jiggers" Miller

Clarence H. "Jiggers" Miller

Oct 6, 2016

Mr. Clarence H. "Jiggers" Miller, 88, of Cortland Road, Schellsburg, died Thursday, October 6th, 2016 at UPMC Bedford Memorial Hospital. Mr. Miller was born in Napier Township on Monday, May 14, 1928,  the son of the late Harry L. and Martha J. (Evans) Miller. On July 17, 1954, he married K. Maxine (Ellenberger) Miller.  In addition to his wife he...

Mina (Wierl)  Barnett

Mina (Wierl) Barnett

Oct 2, 2016

Mrs. Mina Barnett, 81, of Boozer Road, Schellsburg, passed away Sunday, October 2nd, 2016 at home, surrounded by her family. Mrs. Barnett was born in Czechoslovakia on Tuesday, May 7, 1935,  the daughter of the late Joseph and Maria (Schreirer) Wierl. She married the love of her life, Donald Barnett on December 1st, 1975 in Browns Mills, NJ. Along with...

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