Obituaries

Aug 15, 2013

Mrs. Linda M. Shaffer, 70, of Pitt St., Schellsburg, died at 4:06 AM, Thursday, August 15th, 2013 at UPMC Altoona Hospital.

Mrs. Shaffer was born in Ebensburg on Thursday, June 17, 1943,  and was reared in multiple foster homes.

On November 4, 1995, she married Wayne R. Shaffer.

Linda attended the Faith Brethren...

Aug 6, 2013

Mr. O. Gene Turner, 79, of E. Vondersmith Ave., Bedford, died at 3:15 AM, Tuesday, August 6th, 2013 at Altoona Hospital.

Mr. Turner was born in New Buena Vista on Wednesday. September 20, 1933,  the son of the late Oran and Alice (Leabhart) Turner.

On December 19, 1959, he married Cleda M. (Winck).  In addition...

Aug 2, 2013

Mrs. Freda L. Greise, 88, of South Richard St., Bedford, formerly of Centerville, died at 9:00 PM, Friday, August 2nd, 2013 at Altoona Hospital.

Mrs. Greise was born on Monday, January 19, 1925,  the daughter of the late Arthur and Estella (Bennett) Robinette.

She was married to John R. Greise, Jr., He preceded...

Jul 30, 2013

Mrs. Kathleen S. Catanese, 86, of Business 220, Bedford, died at 8:40 PM, Tuesday, July 30th, 2013 at UPMC Bedford Memorial Hospital.

Mrs. Catanese was born in New Buena Vista on Saturday, July 2, 1927,  the daughter of the late George and Lulu Mae (Keller) Ranels.

On August 14, 1951, she...

Jul 27, 2013

Roquette "Rock" Dewayne Clark, 65, of Ja Ve Drive, Bedford, was called home to be with the Lord at 12:30 p.m., Saturday, July 27, 2013 at his home in Colerain Township.

Rock was born in Bedford on Saturday, July 3, 1948, the son of the late M. Elliott and Lula Pearl Clark.

He was a...

Jul 24, 2013

Mr. Gabriel E. Montreal, 86, of Schellsburg, passed away at 11:30 PM, Wednesday, July 24th, 2013 at Windber Hospice.

Mr. Montreal was born in Rochester, NY on Sunday, April 17, 1927,  the son of the late Michael and Mary (Distafano) Montreal.

On November 9, 1958, in Bedford, he married Fae (Fessler) Montreal, whose marriage defined...

Jul 22, 2013

Mrs. Doris L. Wertz, 83, of Choice Campground Road, Manns Choice, died at 10:55 AM, Monday, July 22nd, 2013 at her home.

Mrs. Wertz was born in New Enterprise on Thursday, July 17, 1930,  the daughter of the late Emmerett and Hazel (Harclerode) Hershberger.

On March 17, 1950, she married Harold E. Wertz.

...

Jul 22, 2013

Mr. James C. Weyant, 64, of Ridgewood Drive, New Paris (Fishertown), died at 5:45 AM, Monday, July 22nd, 2013 at Altoona Hospital.

Mr. Weyant was born at Bedford Hospital on Sunday, March 13, 1949, the son of the late J. Clayton and Lois E. (Leydig) Weyant.

On June 21, 1968, he married Lana (Holler) Weyant. ...

Jul 16, 2013

Mr. Robert Paul Miller, 57,of Main Street, Manns Choice, died at 7:50 PM, Tuesday, July 16th, 2013 in Snake Spring Twp.

Mr. Miller was born in Windber on Saturday, June 30, 1956,  the son of  William E. Miller, Sr. and Ruth L. (Laufawn) Miller of Windber.

In addition to his parents, he is survived by...

Jul 10, 2013

Mr. William E.  "Bill" Fochtman, age 78, of New Baltimore,  died at 6:50 AM on Wednesday, July 10th, 2013 at Meyersdale Medical Center.

Mr. Fochtman was born in Friedens,  on Friday, November 16, 1934,  he was the son of the late Lawrence "Dutch" and Elizabeth "Dolly" (Ellenberger) Fochtman.

Bill...

Jul 9, 2013

Mrs. Grace C. Hershberger,  93, of Bedford, died at 8:50 AM , Tuesday, July 9th, 2013 at Windber Hospice, Windber.

Mrs. Hershberger was born in Shade Gap, Pennsylvania on March 27, 1920. She was the daughter of the late John and Bertha (Jones) Colyer.

She was the widow of Charles  Hershberger, whom she married on...

Jun 29, 2013

Mrs. Ethel B. Smith, 92, of E. Watson St., Bedford, died at 8:45 AM, Saturday, June 29th, 2013 at Colonial Courtyard.

Mrs. Smith was born in Colerain Township on Friday, August 20, 1920,  the daughter of the late Ben and Julia (Diehl) Beegle.

On July 17, 1942, she married Samuel W. Smith.  He preceded her...

Jun 23, 2013

Mr. Robert L. Reisling, Jr., 78, of Valley View Home, Altoona,, formerly of Bedford and Claysburg, died at 12:15 AM, Sunday, June 23rd, 2013 at Altoona Hospital.

Mr. Reisling was born in Bedford Township on Friday, October 26, 1934,  the son of the late Robert L. and Myrtle M. (Fetter) Reisling.

He is survived by ...

Jun 23, 2013

Mrs. Doris Romaine Felix, 84, of Dunkard Hollow Road, Alum Bank, died at 8:01 AM, Monday, June 24th, 2013 at Pennknoll Village.

Mrs. Felix was born in Johnstown on Friday, September 21, 1928,  the daughter of the late Henry and Elsie (Rouser) Heidorn.

On February 4, 1947, she married George Felix, Jr.  In addition to...

Jun 8, 2013

Cheryl Ann Mickey, 55, of Quaker Valley Road, Alum Bank died Saturday, June 8th, 2013 at Memorial Medical Center, Johnstown.

Mrs. Mickey was born in Johnstown on Thursday, December 26, 1957,  the daughter of Anna Mary (Bruno) Anderson of Central City and the late  William  N. Anderson, Jr.

On March 3, 1984, she married Kermit...

Jun 5, 2013

Mr. Ralph E. Wright, 80, of McCreary Lane, New Paris (Fishertown), died at 8:05 PM, Wednesday, June 5th, 2013 at his home.

Mr. Wright was born in Conemaugh on Wednesday, July 20, 1932,  the son of the late George Blair and Fannie C. (Nichols) Wright.

He is survived by  Daughter- Cathy L. Rogers, State College;...

Jun 4, 2013

Mr. John R. "Elvis"  Logue, 68, of Liberty St., Rainsburg, died at 12:10 PM, Tuesday, June 4th, 2013 at his home.

Mr. Logue was born in Friends Cove on Thursday, September 28, 1944,  the son of the late William Tracey and Lena (Hook) Logue.

On January 8, 1966, he married Janet A. (Leighty) Logue. In...

Jun 3, 2013

Mickey T. Foor, 84, of Patio Ranch Road, Bedford, went home to be with the Lord, at 6:35 AM, Monday, June 3rd, 2013 at her home.

Mrs. Foor was born in Sendai City, Japan,  on Thursday, January 17, 1929,  the daughter of the late Taminari and Surio Konno.

She is survived by  Daughter- Susan M....

May 19, 2013

Rev. Robert K. Sweet was called home to join so many of his loved ones in heaven on May 19, 2013.  He was born October 18, 1927 in Altoona to the late Marie (Emeigh) Sweet and Chester E. Sweet. He married H. Kathryn (Holler) Sweet on September 17, 1948.  Kathryn preceded him in death on October 19, 2002. Bob’s...

May 16, 2013

Mrs. Cynthia L. Sollenberger, 54, of Salemville Road, New Enterprise, passed away Thursday, May 16th, 2013 at her home after battling cancer for three and a half years. Mrs. Sollenberger was born at the Bedford Hospital on Wednesday, October 29, 1958, the daughter of  William C. and Ada Mae (Kegg) Myers of Bedford. On April 23, 1988, she married Norman...