Recent Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Schellsburg, PA, Bedford County Pennsylvania & Surrounding Areas
Norman W. Cathers
Dec 9, 2015
Mr. Norman W. Cathers, age 77, of Pavia Road, Imler, died Wednesday, December 9th, 2015 at Golden Living Center, Altoona. Mr. Cathers was born in Bedford on Thursday, November 10, 1938, the son of the late Benjamin and Mary Etta (Claar) Cathers. On March 17, 1968, he married Shirley J. (Ellis) Cathers. In addition to his wife he is survived...
David A. Kinzey
Dec 8, 2015
Mr. David A. Kinzey, 61, of Mountain Road, Schellsburg, died Tuesday, December 8th, 2015 as the result of a machinery accident at UPMC Bedford Memorial Hospital. Mr. Kinzey was born in Snake Spring Township on Monday, February 1, 1954, the son of the late Byron R. and LaVerne (Berkey) Kinzey. On May 28, 1993, he married Rose M. (Hadix) Kinzey. ...
Robert W. "Bobby" Perrin
Dec 7, 2015
Mr. Robert. W. "Bobby" Perrin, age 71, of BFJ Mobile Park Road, Bedford, died Monday, December 7th, 2015 at UPMC Altoona Hospital. Mr. Perrin was born in Pittsburgh on Saturday, June 24, 1944, the son of the late William Ross Perrin and Evelyn (Koontz) Bulger. He is survived by Brother- Edward "Otis" husband of Katrina (Weaver) Perrin, Everett; Step-Father- Harry...
Charles F. "Chuck" Rhodes
Dec 6, 2015
Mr. Charles F. "Chuck" Rhodes, 57, of Ford Cab Road, Fishertown, passed away Sunday, December 6th, 2015 at UPMC Bedford Memorial Hospital. Mr. Rhodes was born in Huntingdon on Thursday, April 3, 1958, the son of the late Rev. Charlie and June (Rogers) Rhodes. On September 15, 2000, he married Romona E. (Weyant) Rhodes. In addition to his wife he...
Paul J. Griffith
Dec 5, 2015
Mr. Paul J Griffith, 63, of Buena Road, Schellsburg, died Saturday, December 5th, 2015 at Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center, Johnstown. Mr. Griffith was born in Snake Spring Township on Sunday, September 21, 1952, the son of the late Harry and Stella (Suder) Griffith. He is survived by Brother-in-Law- James Whysong, Manns Choice; Sister-in-Law- Mary Belle Griffith, Schellsburg. Paul is also...
Edna O. Williams
Nov 30, 2015
Edna Ott Williams 95 of Media, passed away November 30th, 2015 at Fair Acres Nursing Home. Edna was born on January 31, 1920 in Bedford. She was the oldest daughter of the late Lester Blair and Ilgra (Hillegas) Ott. Before her retirement, Edna was employed by Wyeth-Ayerst Laboratories in Philadelphia. She also served as a Corporal in the US Army...
Mildred Jean (Camin) Rowan
Nov 29, 2015
Mildred Jean Rowan 92, of Bedford, passed away Sunday, November 29, 2015 at Colonial Courtyard in Bedford. She was born September 21, 1923 at the home of her parents on Mount Washington in Pittsburgh. She was the daughter of the late Rudolph T. and Anna (Yeager) Camin. Her husband Chester L. Rowan preceded her in death on February 20, 1989....
Loraine E. "Lorie" (Gilliland) Berkebile
Nov 21, 2015
Loraine E. “Lorie” Berkebile, 90, went home to be with her Lord on Saturday, November 21, 2015 at Colonial Courtyard in Bedford. Born November 30, 1924 in Altoona, she was the daughter of the late Charles and Mary (Vandrew) Gilliland. In addition to her parents, Lorie was preceded in death by her husband of 65 years and 11 months, Clifford...
Barbara J. (Shippey) Deeter
Nov 21, 2015
Barbara J. Deeter, 73, of Glade Pike, Manns Choice died Saturday, November 21st, 2015 at her home. Mrs. Deeter was born in Juniata Township on Tuesday, October 13, 1942, the of the late Ralph S. and Mary E. (Adams) Shippey. On September 25, 1965, she married Jack W. Deeter. In addition to her husband, she is survived by Son- Scott...
Barry E. Stufft
Nov 19, 2015
Mr. Barry E. Stufft, 69, of Lovely Road, Alum Bank died Thursday, November 19th, 2015 at UPMC Altoona Hospital. Mr. Stufft was born in Alum Bank on Saturday, December 22, 1945, the son of the late Clair Stufft and Dorothy (Lamburn) Stufft-Warner. On May 29, 1976, he married Cheryl J. (Mickey) Stufft. In addition to his wife he is survived...
Barbara Joan (McCue) Norden
Nov 18, 2015
Mrs. Barbara Joan Norden, 84, of Bedford, died Wednesday, November 18th, 2015 at Donahoe Manor Nursing Home. Mrs. Norden was born in Muskegon, MI on Friday, October 9, 1931, the daughter of the late James and Gladys (Temberg) McCue. She was married to Jacob Norden. He preceded her in death on April 6, 1973. She is survived by Son- Roger...
Connie A. Steach
Nov 17, 2015
Connie A. Steach,69, of Bedford died Tuesday, November 17th, 2015 at UPMC Bedford Memorial Hospital. Connie was born in Bedford on Sunday, November 25, 1945, she was the daughter of the late Peter Yurick and Helen (Miller) Cornell. After the death of her mother Helen, Connie was adopted by her maternal grandparents, the late James C. and Grace M. Miller. ...
S. Pearl (Ringler) Dull
Nov 15, 2015
Mrs. S. Pearl Dull, 89, of Cortland Road, Alum Bank died Sunday, November 15th, 2015 at Johnstown Memorial Medical Center. Mrs. Dull was born in Buffalo Mills on Saturday, January 2, 1926, the daughter of the late Lawrence and Anna (Burkett) Ringler. On May 8, 1948, she married Earl W. Dull. He preceded her in death on September 15, 1998....
Melby D. (Rose) Miller-Veach
Nov 13, 2015
Mrs. Melby D. Veach, age 91, of Cincinnati, OH, formerly of Bedford County, died Friday, November 13th, 2015 at Meadow Brook Care Center in Cincinnati. Mrs. Veach was born in Bedford Valley on Sunday, March 9, 1924, she was the daughter of the late Norman J. "Jack" and Fannie Mae (Hite) Rose. She was first married to Daun Miller and...
Carol J. (Benner) Stoltzfus
Nov 11, 2015
Mrs. Carol J. Stoltzfus, 63, of Mill Ridge Road, Everett, formerly of Lancaster, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, November 11th, 2015 after a long and courageous battle with cancer. Mrs. Stoltzfus was born in Lancaster on Monday, October 20, 1952, the daughter of Mary (Hershey) Benner of White Horse and the late Roy Benner. On March...
Raymond R. Berkey
Nov 10, 2015
Mr. Raymond R. Berkey, 82, of Old Quaker Church Road, Fishertown, died at 7:21 PM, Tuesday, November 10th, 2015 at UPMC Altoona Hospital. Mr. Berkey was born in Lincoln Township on Monday, March 6, 1933, the son of the late Harry and Trella (Carrel) Berkey. He is survived by Brother- Chester husband of Barbara (Cauffman) Berkey, Fishertown; Brother- Shimer husband...
Rev. Ralph A. Mickel
Nov 9, 2015
Rev. Ralph A. Mickel, 105, of McCreary Road, Shippensburg, formerly of Pleasantville, died Monday, November 9th, 2015 at Manor Care, Chambersburg. Rev. Mickel was born in Windber on Sunday, October 23, 1910, the son of the late George and Bertie (Lamborn) Mickel. In 1933, he married Lillian A. (Burkett) Mickel. She preceded in him in death on August 19, 1979. ...
Carol J. (Wolfe) Miller
Oct 27, 2015
Mrs. Carol J. Miller, 95, formerly of Bedford Street Schellsburg, died Tuesday, October 27th, 2015 at Pennknoll Village. Mrs. Miller was born in Schellsburg Borough on Monday, November 17, 1919, the daughter of the late George L. and Goldie (Ridenour) Wolfe. On June 8, 1940, she married Ernest W. Miller. He preceded her in death on August 16, 2008. She...
Mary Louise (Getz) Diehl
Oct 22, 2015
Mrs. Mary Louise Diehl, 87, of Allegheny Road, Manns Choice went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, October 22nd, 2015 at Meadow View Nursing Center, Berlin. Mrs. Diehl was born in Somerset County on Sunday, June 24, 1928, the daughter of the late John Bernard and E. Viola (Kennell) Getz. On May 7, 1949, she married Blaine E....
Betty Doreen (Morshead) Young
Oct 14, 2015
Mrs. Betty Doreen Young of Colonial Courtyard, formerly of Everett died Wednesday, October 14th, 2015 at UPMC Altoona Hospital after a short illness at the age of 90. Betty was married to Jesse G. Young who preceded her in death on December 31, 1992. Betty was born on Saturday, July 12, 1925 in Bracknell, Berks, England. She was the daughter...