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Carrie Louise (Heming)  Ward

Carrie Louise (Heming) Ward

Aug 19, 2015

Mrs. Carrie Louise Ward, 77, of Lincoln Drive, Bedford, died Wednesday, August 19th, 2015 at Windber Hospice. Mrs. Ward was born in Bedford on Monday, September 20, 1937,  the daughter of the late Theodore and Irma (Divley) Heming. On September 16, 1961, she married Melvin Lloyd Ward.  In addition to her husband she is survived by Daughter- Barbara L. wife...

J. Frank Williams

J. Frank Williams

Aug 12, 2015

Mr. J. Frank  Williams, 79, of Orchard Way, Bedford, died Wednesday, August 12th, 2015 at Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center, Johnstown. Mr. Williams was born in Johnstown on Wednesday, August 21, 1935,  the son of the late John E. and Pearl (Pataki) Williams. He is survived by  Son- Michael K. husband of  Rhonda Williams, Woodbridge, VA; Son- Michael Robert husband of  ...

Julia C. Bruck (Lockard)  Salvato

Julia C. Bruck (Lockard) Salvato

Aug 9, 2015

Julia (Bruck) Salvato, 97, a resident of Wayne Woodlands Manor,  Waymart, PA and formerly of Wilmington, DE and Bedford County, died on Sunday, August 9,  2015 at Regional Hospital of Scranton. Born on December 8, 1917 in Hanover, VA, she was the daughter of the late John Merle and Emma (Clapper) Lockard.  Julia was a cook at several restaurants before...

Veryl J. Callihan

Veryl J. Callihan

Aug 6, 2015

Mr. Veryl J. Callihan, 64, of Buena Road, Schellsburg, died Thursday, August 6th, 2015 at UPMC Altoona Hospital. Mr. Callihan was born in New Paris on Monday, February 12, 1951,  the son of Lucille (Oldham) Callihan of Schellsburg and the late Harry A. Callihan. On June 12, 1971, he married Susan K. (Egolf) Callihan.  She preceded him in death on...

Frances A. (Smith)  Pensyl

Frances A. (Smith) Pensyl

Jul 23, 2015

Mrs. Frances A. Pensyl, 87, of  Main St., Osterburg, died Thursday, July 23rd, 2015 at The Village at Morrison Cove, Martinsburg. Mrs. Pensyl was born in Kimmel Township on Saturday, May 19, 1928,  the daughter of the late Nelson and Mary Elizabeth (Kimmel) Smith. On July 31, 1948, she married Carl W. Pensyl.  He preceded her in death on August...

Jane E. (Cuppett)  Manges

Jane E. (Cuppett) Manges

Jul 22, 2015

Mrs. Jane E. Manges, age 86, of Colonial Courtyard, Bedford, died at 3:15 PM, Wednesday, July 22nd, 2015 at Pennknoll Village. Mrs. Manges was born in New Paris on Saturday, December 8, 1928,  the daughter of the late Winter "Splint" and Marie "Pete" (Mock) Cuppett. She is survived by  Daughter Kathie L. wife of  Paul Hansen, Schellsburg; Son- Gregory E....

Earnest Timothy Conrath

Earnest Timothy Conrath

Jul 11, 2015

Earnest Timothy Conrath, 58, of Statesville, and formerly of Bedford, PA, passed away Saturday evening, July 11, 2015 at Gordon Hospice House. He was born in Bedford on January 11, 1957,  the son of Betty Kagarise Conrath of Osterburg and the late John Jacob Conrath. Those left to cherish his memory are his mother, Betty; daughter Tiffany Williams and boyfriend...

Douglas G. Potter

Douglas G. Potter

Jul 10, 2015

Mr. Douglas G. Potter, 69, of Addington Road, Breezewood died Friday, July 10th, 2015 at UPMC Shadyside Hospital, Pittsburgh. Mr. Potter was born in Baltimore, MD on Tuesday, December 18, 1945,  the son of the late Cliffton and Madeline (O'Brien) Potter. On September 24, 1983, he married Karen L. (Addington) Potter. In addition to his wife he is survived by...

Dion V. "Buddy" Hankinson

Dion V. "Buddy" Hankinson

Jul 9, 2015

Mr. Dion V. "Buddy"  Hankinson, 82, of Juniata St., New Baltimore went to be with his beloved wife whom he missed dearly on Thursday, July 9th, 2015 at Conemaugh Medical Center, Johnstown. Mr. Hankinson was born in New Baltimore on Friday, September 30, 1932,  the son of the late D.H. "Nash" and Grace (Callahan) Hankinson. On August 30, 1952, he...

Betty L. "Nana" (Pingtella)  Shank

Betty L. "Nana" (Pingtella) Shank

Jul 7, 2015

Mrs. Betty L. "Nana"  Shank, 82, of Rocklick Hollow Road, New Paris, died Tuesday, July 7th, 2015 at her home. Mrs. Shank was born in Johnstown on Thursday, August 11, 1932, the daughter of the late Louis and Rosella (Galordi) Pingtella. On January 14, 1956, she married Terry A. Shank, Sr.  He preceded her in death on December 23, 1999....

William T. Howsare

William T. Howsare

Jun 29, 2015

Mr. William T. Howsare, 49, of Cooks Mill Road, Hyndman, died at 12:47 AM, Monday, June 29th, 2015 at UPMC Altoona Hospital. Mr. Howsare was born in Bedford on Friday, November 26, 1965,  the son of Shirley A. (Boyle) Howsare of Bedford and the late  Clyde R. "Bill" Howsare. In addition to his mother, he is survived by  Son- William...

Cloette D. (Hart)  Defibaugh

Cloette D. (Hart) Defibaugh

Jun 27, 2015

Mrs. Cloette D. Defibaugh, 84, formerly of Brant Hollow Road, Buffalo Mills, passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 27th, 2015 at Pennknoll Village. Mrs. Defibaugh was born in Middletown on Wednesday, January 21, 1931, the daughter of the late Walter S. and Emma E. (Whitfield) Hart. On April 2, 1948, she married Harry F. Defibaugh.  He preceded her in death...

Louise G. Knauer

Louise G. Knauer

Jun 23, 2015

Mrs. Louise G. Knauer, 87, of Bedford, formerly of Tire Hill, died Tuesday, June 23rd, 2015 at Donahoe Manor Nursing Home. Mrs. Knauer was born in Conemaugh Township, Somerset County on Wednesday, February 8, 1928,  the daughter of the late Isaac and Edith (Amistadi) Lorenzi. On July 2, 1951, she married Harry D. Knauer.  He preceded her in death on...

Monty S. Guyer

Monty S. Guyer

Jun 21, 2015

Mr. Monty S. Guyer, 56, of Guyer Corner Road, New Enterprise died Sunday, June 21st, 2015 at UPMC Altoona Hospital. Mr. Guyer was born in Roaring Spring on Wednesday, October 8, 1958,  he was the son of E. Darlene (Over) Guyer of New Enterprise and the late  Donald R. Guyer. On August 28, 1987, he married Deborah A. (Koontz) Guyer.  ...

John Ray Koontz

John Ray Koontz

Jun 18, 2015

Mr. John Ray  Koontz, 80, of Shangri Lane, Bedford, formerly of Dutch Corner, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, June 18th, 2015 at UPMC Bedford Memorial Hospital. Mr. Koontz was born in Bedford on Saturday, July 7, 1934,  the son of the late Lloyd A. and Margaret E. (Dibert) Koontz. John served in the US Army from...

Anna Louise (Ickes)  Cessna

Anna Louise (Ickes) Cessna

Jun 15, 2015

Anna Louise Cessna, 78, of Valley Road, Colerain Township died Monday, June 15th, 2015 at Homewood at Martinsburg. Mrs. Cessna was born in St. Clairsville on Wednesday, July 8, 1936.  She was the daughter of the late Homer Clair and Mildred A. (Emerick) Ickes. On July 8, 1953, she married Henry Lee Cessna.  In addition to her husband  is survived...

Eugene H. "Blue" Troutman

Eugene H. "Blue" Troutman

Jun 9, 2015

Mr. Eugene H. "Blue"  Troutman, 52, of Manassas Gap Road, Centerville died Tuesday, June 9th, 2015 at his home. Mr. Troutman was born in Cumberland, MD. on Tuesday, December 11, 1962,  the son of Charles Troutman, Sr., of Centerville and the late Doris J. (Bennett) Troutman. In addition to his father, he is survived by  Sister- Madelene Troutman, Bedford; Brother-...

Terry W. Wilfong

Terry W. Wilfong

Jun 6, 2015

Mr. Terry W. Wilfong, 68, of Colerain Township, Bedford County PA, died Saturday, June 6th, 2015 at UPMC Altoona with his family by his side after a brief illness due to complications from gallbladder surgery. Mr. Wilfong was born in Economy Boro, Beaver County on August 22, 1946, the son of the late Elmer and Billie (Nesbitt) Wilfong. On April...

Albert V. Mellott

Albert V. Mellott

Jun 3, 2015

Mr. Albert V. Mellott, 74, of E. Penn St., Bedford died Wednesday, June 3rd, 2015 at UPMC Altoona Hospital Mr. Mellott was born in Everett on Saturday, March 29, 1941, the son of the late Ollie and Hattie (Hann) Mellott. On June 22, 1963, he married  Phyllis (Moorehead) Mellott. In addition to his wife he is survived by Son- David...

Ronald Paul Lindsey

Ronald Paul Lindsey

May 28, 2015

Mr. Ronald Paul Lindsey, 54, of Sams St., Bedford, went home to be with the Lord and family members on Thursday, May 28th, 2015 at UPMC Altoona Hospital. Mr. Lindsey was born in Roaring Spring on Saturday, July 9, 1960, the son of Doris M. (Berkey) Lindsey of Osterburg the and the late Paul E. Lindsey. Ronnie and his companion,...

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