Recent Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Schellsburg, PA, Bedford County Pennsylvania & Surrounding Areas
Benjamin H. Blackburn
Jun 5, 2016
Mr. Benjamin H. Blackburn, 79, of Freedom Lane, Schellsburg, died Sunday, June 5th, 2016, after a courageous battle with pancreatic & lung cancer, at his home Mr. Blackburn was born in Napier Township on Saturday, May 1, 1937, he was the son of the late Preston and Gladys (Adkins) Blackburn. On May 28, 1959, he married Alice L. (Kipp) Blackburn. ...
Harry A. Claycomb
May 26, 2016
Mr. Harry A. Claycomb, 66, of Indian Eve Road, New Paris, died Thursday, May 26th, 2016 at James E. Van Zandt VA Medical Center, Altoona. Mr. Claycomb was born in E. St. Clair Township on Thursday, February 2, 1950, the son of the late Daniel W. and Pearl E. (Gates) Claycomb. On July 5, 1978, he married Carol I. (Morgart)...
William E. "Pappy Bill" Winesickle
May 26, 2016
Mr. William E. "Pappy Bill" Winesickle, 64, of W. Pitt St., Bedford, died on Thursday, May 26th, 2016. After a brief illness, Bill went to be with the Lord in the arms of his loving wife, Tina. Mr. Winesickle was born in Bedford on Monday, November 26, 1951, the son of the late Irvin and Flora Mae (Winesickle) Diehl. On...
Lawrence B. Hill
May 21, 2016
Mr. Lawrence B. Hill, 89, of Homewood at Martinsburg, died Saturday, May 21st, 2016 at Nason Hospital, Roaring Spring. Mr. Hill was born in Minot, ND on Sunday, October 10, 1926, the son of the late Thomas B. and Mina (Card) Hill. On April 15, 1948, he married Marilyn W. (Williams) Hill at the Pittsburgh Fire House. In addition to...
Harry Ross "Sonny" Shaffer
May 21, 2016
Mr. Harry Ross "Sonny" Shaffer, 87, of Meadow Lane, Bedford, formerly of New Paris, died Saturday, May 21st, 2016 at Pennknoll Village. Mr. Shaffer was born in Napier Township on Friday, April 26, 1929, the son of the late R.E. Shaffer and Fannie (Rose) Shaffer. On January 20, 1951, he married Betty J. (Fisher) Shaffer. She preceded him in death...
Marian R. (Sell) Bollman
May 17, 2016
Mrs. Marian R. Bollman, 88, of Bedford, died Tuesday, May 17th, 2016 at her home. Mrs. Bollman was born in Allentown on Saturday, October 15, 1927, the daughter of the late James and Mamie (Pennepecker) Sell. She was the wife of Albert M. Bollman, who preceded her in death on May 27, 1985. She is survived by Daughter- Sharon wife...
G. Jean (Wambaugh) Ford
May 15, 2016
Mrs. G. Jean Ford, 73, of Mexico Road, Everett, died Sunday, May 15th, 2016 at Pennknoll Village. Mrs. Ford was born in Johnstown on Tuesday, June 30, 1942, the daughter of the late George and Mary (Christner) Wambaugh. On February 27, 1960, she married Eugene W. "Gene" Ford. In addition to her husband she is survived by Son- Timothy husband...
James T. Miller
May 14, 2016
Mr. James T. Miller, 49 of West Pitt Street, Bedford, died Saturday, May 14, 2016. Mr. Miller was born in Chester on Thursday, March 9, 1967, the son of the late Foster J. and Beatrice (O’Brien) Miller. He is survived by half-brother, Tracy Miller of Prospect Park; stepmother, Margaret (Sadler) Miller of Schellsburg; stepbrother, Doug Mathews of Schellsburg. He is...
Alverna E. Heltzel
May 11, 2016
Alverna E. Heltzel, 83, of Eichler Road, Fishertown, passed away on Wednesday, May 11th, 2016 at Donahoe Manor Nursing Home. Alverna was born in Friends Cove on Thursday, May 26, 1932, the daughter of the late Ira Heltzel and Ada G. (Rose) Heltzel Palmer. She is survived by Son- David W. Perrin, Artemas; Son- Dennis P. Heltzel, Friends Cove; Daughter-...
Owen L. Miller
May 10, 2016
Mr. Owen L. Miller, 76, of New Paris, passed away Tuesday, May 10th, 2016 at his home. Mr. Miller was born in W. St. Clair Township on Friday, July 21, 1939, the son of the late Bruce R. Miller and Irene (Hoover) Miller-Russell. He is survived by his wife, Llene M. (Nunamaker) Miller and these children; Son- Dale Miller; Daughter-...
Devoy Y. "Bonnie" (McCreary) Clark-Miller
May 10, 2016
Mrs. Devoy Y. "Bonnie" Clark-Miller, 81, of Winegardner Road, Schellsburg, died Tuesday, May 10th, 2016 at Rebecca's Personal Care Home, Everett. Mrs. Miller was born in New Paris on Thursday, February 28, 1935, the daughter of the late Benjamin and Reta (Logue) McCreary. In October of 1953, she married Robert C. Clark. He preceded her in death on November 2,...
William Frank "Bill" Stopa
May 6, 2016
Mr. William Frank "Bill" Stopa, 64, of Hollidaysburg, passed away Friday, May 6th, 2016 at his home. Mr. Stopa was born on Friday, July 13, 1951, the son of the late Frank William Stopa and Daisy (Gibbons) Stopa Taylor. He is survived by Daughter- Kimberly J. wife of Jason McDevitt, Bedford, PA; Sister- Mary wife of Roger Williams, Chambersburg, PA;...
H. Eleanor (Swartzwelder) May
May 5, 2016
Mrs. H. Eleanor May, 89, of Forest Ave., Bedford, died Thursday, May 5th, 2016 at Colonial Courtyard. Mrs. May was born in Cumberland, MD. on April 6, 1927, the daughter of the late Harold and Ada (Simons) Swartzwelder. On May 29, 1951, she married Joseph May. He preceded her in death on November 23, 2002. She is survived by Son-...
William B. "Bill" Showalter, Jr.
May 4, 2016
Mr. William B. "Bill" Showalter, Jr., 70, of Juliana St., Bedford, died Wednesday, May 4th, 2016 at UPMC Bedford Memorial Hospital. Mr. Showalter was born in Bedford on Tuesday, June 5, 1945, the son of the late William B. Showalter, Sr. and H. Louise (Howsare) Showalter. On June 19, 1965, he married Sylvia Kay (Brallier) Showalter. In addition to his...
Edith L. (Speicher) Miller
Apr 25, 2016
Edith L. Miller, 60, of Briar Valley Road, Bedford, died Monday, April 25th, 2016. Edie was born in Bedford County on Sunday, March 18, 1956, the daughter of the late John L. and Ruth (Nunamaker) Speicher. Edie was formerly married to Jeff L. Miller. In addition to Jeff, she is survived by Daughter- Tammy S. wife of Travis Ehredt, Bellwood;...
Janet Watkins Robel
Apr 21, 2016
Janet Watkins Robel passed away peacefully on April 21st in Cary, North Carolina. Mrs Robel was currently living in Cary, NC, formerly of Gaithersburg, MD and Johnstown, PA. She was born March 26, 1928 in Pleasantville, PA daughter of Sarah Eliza (Lydia) Hahn and John M. Watkins, both deceased. Survived by daughter, Victoria Robel Hatfield, wife of Galen Hatfield living...
Merle A. Hinson
Apr 20, 2016
Mr. Merle A. Hinson, 92, of W. Matttie Road, Everett, died Wednesday, April 20th, 2016 at his home. Mr. Hinson was born in Helixville on Friday, July 20, 1923, the son of the late Avery and Henrietta (Bence) Hinson. On September 17, 1942, he married Rita (Grasser) Hinson. She preceded him in death on October 26, 2013. He is survived...
Shelby J. (McCreary) Horn
Apr 19, 2016
Mrs. Shelby J. Horn, 72, of Smokey Ridge Road, Schellsburg, died Tuesday, April 19th, 2016 at Meadow View Nursing Center, Berlin. Mrs. Horn was born in Shade Township on Tuesday, May 18, 1943, the daughter of the late Emmett W. "Chub" and Mildred (Hinson) McCreary. On June 2, 1963, she married Ardell S. Horn. In addition to her husband, she...
Harry Jones
Apr 18, 2016
Harry Jones, age 79, of New Paris died peacefully in his home Monday, April 18th after a long illness. Harry and his wife Pamela O. Jones moved to the area in 1992 after having spent more than four decades living and working as a financial officer for Comsat, and The Strategic Highway Research Program while and raising three boys --...
Chester E. Findley
Apr 13, 2016
Mr. Chester E. Findley, 93, of Cortland Road, New Paris, died Wednesday, April 13th, 2016. Mr. Findley was born in Helixville on Tuesday, August 1, 1922, the son of the late John Edgar and Idella (Bence) Findley. On August 22, 1942, he married Mabel M. (Ranker) Findley. She preceded him in death on March 1, 2010. He is survived by...
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