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Kendall Kilbourn Koelle

Kendall Kilbourn Koelle

Jul 28, 2016

Kendall Kilbourn Koelle, 85  of Louella  Road, died on Thursday, July 28, 2016 at Donahoe Manor.  He was born in Philadelphia on July 18, 1931 to the late William F. and Lois (Kilbourn) Koelle.  He was educated in the Philadelphia area and then served in the US Army during the Korean War.  Ken worked for Sears until his retirement. The...

Delores M. (Bailey)  Burkett

Delores M. (Bailey) Burkett

Jul 28, 2016

Mrs. Delores M. Burkett, 86, of Orlando, FL  and Schellsburg, died, Thursday, July 28th, 2016 at her home in Schellsburg. Mrs. Burkett was born in Cuyahoga Falls, OH on Tuesday, July 8, 1930,  the daughter of the late Clyde W. Bailey, Sr. and Cora J. (Reinhold) Bailey. She is survived by  Daughter- Marianne wife of  David Wolfe, Orlando, FL; Son-...

Gerald F. Grasser

Gerald F. Grasser

Jul 21, 2016

Mr. Gerald F. Grasser, 87, of New Baltimore Road, Manns Choice, died Thursday, July 21st, 2016 at his home. Mr. Grasser was born in Juniata Township on Monday, July 1, 1929,  the son of the late Albert and Irene (Schaab) Grasser. He married Mary L. (Leonard) Grasser on June 28, 1949.  In addition to Mary, he is survived by  Daughter-...

Thomas "Tom" Clapper

Thomas "Tom" Clapper

Jul 20, 2016

Thomas "Tom" Clapper, 90, of Bedford passed away on Wednesday, July 20, 2016 after a courageous battle with cancer. His wife, Mary "Jewell," predeceased him in 2009 after 63 years of marriage.   He is survived by son Steven and wife Sharon, son Jeffrey and Andrea, son Michael and wife Annabelle, daughter Mary Creps all of Bedford, and daughter Laura and...

W. Clifford Elder

W. Clifford Elder

Jul 17, 2016

Mr. W. Clifford  Elder, 92, of Hyndman Road, Buffalo Mills, died Sunday, July 17th, 2016 at his home. Mr. Elder was born in Harrison Township on Friday, April 25, 1924,  the son of the late Walter C. and Alma (Horn) Elder. On June 10, 1978, he married Inez L. (Woodring) Elder. In addition to his wife he is survived by...

Sheldon Thomas "Tom" Dull

Sheldon Thomas "Tom" Dull

Jul 13, 2016

Mr. Sheldon Thomas "Tom"  Dull, 67, of Whipperwill Lane, Bedford, died Wednesday, July 13th, 2016 his home Mr. Dull was born in Napier Township on Thursday, February 24, 1949,  the son of the late Victor and Nellie (Schilling) Dull. He is survived by  Sister- Jean Huntsman, Bedford; Sister- Nancy Layton, Bedford; Sister- Evelyn "Toot" Currie, W. Bridgewater, MA; Sister- Leona...

Gary V. Wentz

Gary V. Wentz

Jul 10, 2016

Mr. Gary V. Wentz, 60, of Dunkard Hollow Road, Alum Bank, died Sunday, July 10th, 2016 after a difficult journey with Alzheimer's Disease at Meadow View Nursing Center, Berlin. Mr. Wentz was born in Everett on Monday, August 22, 1955, the son of Betty (Rock) Wentz of Bedford and the late Vernon Wentz. On October 13, 1972, he married Marie...

William H. Schaeffer

William H. Schaeffer

Jul 8, 2016

William H. Schaeffer, age 85 of Main Road, Friends Cove, died Friday, July 8, 2016 at his home. He was born on Tuesday, March 10, 1931, near Rainsburg in Colerain Township, the son of the late Howard L. and Margaret (Morgart) Schaeffer. On December 29, 1956, at the Zion Reformed Church in Rainsburg, he married Charlotte Mae (Koontz) Schaeffer. This...

Robert L. Frazier

Robert L. Frazier

Jul 8, 2016

Mr. Robert L. Frazier, 84, of  Park Lane, Friendship  Village, Bedford, died Friday, July 8th, 2016 at Donahoe Manor. Mr. Frazier was born in Windber on Wednesday, April 20, 1932,  the son of the late Frank and Edna (Raley) Frazier. On December 5, 1952, he married Delaine (Fulton) Frazier. In addition to his wife he is survived by Daughter- Karen...

Jennie M. (Bonk)  Fronckowiak

Jennie M. (Bonk) Fronckowiak

Jul 4, 2016

Mrs. Jennie M. Fronckowiak, 93, of Schellsburg, died Monday, July 4th, 2016 at Carroll's Rest Home, Bedford. Mrs. Fronckowiak was born in Buffalo, NY on Friday, May 25, 1923,  the daughter of the late Michael and Maryanna (Tokarski) Bonk. On August 25, 1956, she married Daniel Fronckowiak.  He preceded her in death on August 8, 2012. She is survived by  ...

Dorothy D. (Deist)  Shaffer

Dorothy D. (Deist) Shaffer

Jun 29, 2016

Mrs. Dorothy D. Shaffer, 91, of Bedford, died Wednesday, June 29th, 2016 at her home. Mrs. Shaffer was born in Salisbury, Somerset County on March 18, 1925,  the daughter of the late Robert H. and Nellie (Statler) Deist. On August 20, 1946, she married John W. Shaffer, Sr.  He preceded her in death on February 16, 2006. She is survived...

George W. Waugerman

George W. Waugerman

Jun 26, 2016

Mr. George W. Waugerman, 85, of Central St., Osterburg, died Sunday, June 26th, 2016 at UPMC Bedford Memorial Hospital. Mr. Waugerman was born in Portage on Friday, June 26, 1931,  the son of the late John and Anna (Woomer) Waugerman. On December 30, 1954, he married Nancy L. (See) Waugerman.  In addition to his wife he is survived by Daughter-...

Robert Bradford "Brad" Fleisher

Robert Bradford "Brad" Fleisher

Jun 25, 2016

Mr. Robert Bradford "Brad"  Fleisher, 82, of Grandview Ave., Everett, formerly of Alum Bank, went home to be with his Lord on Saturday, June 25th, 2016. Mr. Fleisher was born in Staunton, VA on Monday, April 30, 1934,  the son of the late Charles N. and Margaret (Snyder) Fleisher. On August 10, 1972, he married Marilyn Jean (Eagleson) Fleisher. In...

Joyce W. (Whitcomb)  Allison

Joyce W. (Whitcomb) Allison

Jun 24, 2016

Mrs. Joyce W. Allison, 81, of King St. Clair Road, Alum Bank, died Friday, June 24th, 2016 at UPMC Altoona Hospital. Mrs. Allison was born in Johnstown on Monday, April 8, 1935,  the daughter of the late Warren and Ruth (Clark) Whitcomb. On April 19, 1958, she married Donald R. Allison.  In addition to her husband, she is survived by...

Barbara Joan (Housel)  Rouzer

Barbara Joan (Housel) Rouzer

Jun 23, 2016

Barbara Joan (pronounced Jo Ann) Rouzer, 82, of Fleming Island, FL, formerly of Cumberland, MD died Thursday, June 23rd, 2016 surrounded by her children She was born in Bedford, on June 17, 1934, the daughter of the late Harvey Irvin and Ora (Sheirer) Housel. Barbara Joan was married to Eugene H. "Mickey" Rouzer.  He preceded her in death on January...

Edith Jean (Horn)  Holland

Edith Jean (Horn) Holland

Jun 20, 2016

Mrs. Edith Jean  Holland,94, formerly of Fishertown, died Monday, June 20th, 2016 at Rest Assured Living Center, Meyersdale. Mrs. Holland was born in Yukon, on Thursday, November 3, 1921,  the daughter of the late John Roy and Mary Jane (Martin) Horn. On August 14, 1944, at the Bedford Presbyterian Church, she was married to Stanford Walton Holland by Rev. R.S....

F. Annette (Knisely)  Frederick

F. Annette (Knisely) Frederick

Jun 19, 2016

Mrs. F. Annette  Frederick, 80, of Fawn Hollow Road, Bedford, died Sunday, June 19th, 2016 at Pennknoll Village. Mrs. Frederick was born in Bedford on Monday, November 11, 1935,  the daughter of the late D. Elwood and Laura (Snyder) Knisely. On December 22, 1956, she married Edwin C. "Pete" Frederick in Johnstown.  He preceded her in death on November 19,...

Roger L. Quarry

Roger L. Quarry

Jun 19, 2016

Mr. Roger L. Quarry, 84, of Cowan School Road, New Enterprise, formerly of Imler, died Sunday, June 19th, 2016 at his home. Mr. Quarry was born in Roaring Spring on Friday, February 26, 1932,  the son of the late Pearl (Quarry) Glass. On August 24, 1953, he married Jeanette (Yingling) Quarry.  She preceded him in death on April 30, 1998....

Clifford D. "Kip" Imler

Clifford D. "Kip" Imler

Jun 17, 2016

Mr. Clifford D. "Kip"  Imler, 84, of Colonial Courtyard, Bedford, formerly of Alum Bank, died Friday, June 17th, 2016 at Pennknoll Village. Mr. Imler was born in Roaring Spring on October 13, 1931,  the son of the late John C. and Margaret (Kagarise) Imler. On May 28, 1955, he married Alice "Betty" (Metzker) Imler.  In addition to his wife he...

Richard B. Lyons

Richard B. Lyons

Jun 9, 2016

Mr. Richard B. Lyons, 63, of Bard Hollow, died Thursday, June 9th, 2016 at his home. Mr. Lyons was born in Trenton, New Jersey on Saturday, June 14, 1952,  the son of the late Bruce C. and Edith A. (Breth) Lyons. He is survived by  Sister- Debby S. wife of  Ralph Muench, Groveville, NJ; Sister- Carol A. Muench, New Egypt,...