Recent Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Schellsburg, PA, Bedford County Pennsylvania & Surrounding Areas

Emily J. (Rose) Kegg
Dec 12, 2016
Mrs. Emily J. Kegg, 65, of Main Street, Manns Choice, died Monday, December 12th, 2016 at UPMC Altoona Hospital. Mrs. Kegg was born in New Paris on Thursday, November 22, 1951, the daughter of the late Edmund and Etta Pearl (Wissinger) Rose. On September 30, 1977, she married James K. Kegg. He preceded her in death on June 26, 2003....
William Glenn Koontz
Dec 3, 2016
William Glenn Koontz, 89 of New Enterprise died Saturday December 3rd at the James E Van Zandt Medical Center in Altoona. He was born on July 22, 1927 in South Woodbury Township. the son of the late Wilson and EdithSmith Koontz. He married Blanche (Hillegass) Will Koontz of New Enterprise. Along with his wife, he is survived by his son, ...
Lois M. (Shaffer) Bingham
Nov 30, 2016
Mrs. Lois M. Bingham, 88, of Cortland Road, New Paris, formerly of Bedford, died Wednesday, November 30th, 2016 at the home of her granddaughter and grandson-in-law, Michelle and Travis Fleegle, who took excellent care of her for almost five years. Mrs. Bingham was born in Bedford on Tuesday, January 24, 1928, the daughter of the late Raymond and Juna (Shearer)...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...