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Lois "Sally" A. Diehl

Lois "Sally" A. Diehl

Nov 20, 2024

Lois A. "Sally" Diehl, 87, of Friends Cove, passed away Wednesday, November 20, 2024 at home after a courageous battle with cancer.

Born July 10, 1937, the daughter of the late Dorsey and Lois (Way) Weyant.

She was married to Robert E. "Bob" Diehl on January 24, 1959.

She is survived by daughter, Denise Sollenberger & husband Mark of New Enterprise and twin...

James R. Adams

James R. Adams

Nov 16, 2024

James R. Adams, 92, of Bedford, formerly of Buffalo Mills, Pennsylvania passed away on Saturday, November 16, 2024. 

He was born on January 25, 1932 in Manns Choice, a son of Henrietta (Adams) Suter and George Suter. His mother died 15 days later, and he was adopted and raised by his grandparents, Sam and Sarah Adams of Buffalo Mills. 

On August 20,...

Melvin C. Boore

Melvin C. Boore

Nov 15, 2024

Melvin Charles Boore, generally known as "Mel," was born 26 August 1937 in Ocean, MD, and died after a brief illness on 15 November 2024 at UPMC Altoona Hospital. He lived at 4184 Milligan's Cove Road, Manns Choice 15550.

His parents were Melvin Carl Tilden Boore and Anna May Wilson Boore Miller, but was raised and nurtured mostly by the surrogate...

Brian Leppert

Brian Leppert

Nov 11, 2024

Brian C. Leppert, 67, of Bedford, Pennsylvania passed away on Monday, November 11, 2024 at his home in Bedford Township.

Brian was born in Bedford on March 26, 1957, son of the late Harry and S. Gail (Pyle) Leppert.

On May 27, 1979, he married his wife Susan K. (Shippey).

He is survived by son- Adam L. husband of Jen (Hardesty) Leppert, of...

Charles H. Schaeffer

Charles H. Schaeffer

Nov 10, 2024

Charles H. Schaeffer, age 67 of Main Road, Friends Cove passed away November 10, 2024. He was born August 2, 1957, son of the late William H. Schaeffer and is survived by his mother Charlotte Koontz Schaeffer. In addition to his mother, he is survived by three daughters: Margaret Schaeffer and significant other Cody Nave, Heather Clark wife of Steven,...

Patricia J. Kinzey

Patricia J. Kinzey

Nov 9, 2024

Patricia J. Kinzey, 81, of Bedford, Pennsylvania went to be with the Lord on Saturday, November 9, 2024 at Pennknoll Village, Everett.

Patricia was born in Bedford on February 7, 1943, daughter of the late Raymond and Elfrieda (Weyant) Beckett.

On March 9, 1959, she married her husband Gordon L. Kinzey, who preceded her in death on September 24, 2022.

She is survived...

David H. Hite

David H. Hite

Nov 2, 2024

David H. Hite, 84, of Cumberland Valley Twp, Pennsylvania went to be with the Lord on Saturday, November 2, 2024.

David was born in Cumberland, Maryland, on May 22, 1940, son of the late to Veryl and Phyllis (Reckley) Hite.

On September 3, 1960, he married his wife Gloria "Carole" (Mitchell).

He is survived by, daughter- Deb wife of Doug Suter, of Bedford;...

Clarence E. Whetstone

Clarence E. Whetstone

Nov 2, 2024

Clarence E. Whetstone, Jr., known as Arch or Archie to his friends, 94, of Egolf Road, Bedford, PA, graduated to his heavenly life with his Lord Jesus on Saturday, November 2, 2024. He was preceded in death by his wife Eileen Mae (Shippey) Whetstone in 2019. They had two children, Kevan Dale Whetstone of Dry Ridge, PA, and Deena Kay...

Kelly Lyn Waybright

Kelly Lyn Waybright

Oct 31, 2024

Kelly Lyn Waybright, 36, of Bedford, Pennsylvania passed away on Thursday, October 31, 2024 at her home in Bedford.

Kelly was born in Trenton, New Jersey, on December 24, 1987, daughter of Terry Dennis and Vickie Zaccardo.

On July 14, 2012, she married her husband, Randy Waybright.

She is survived by father- Terry Dennis, of (ALTOONA); mother- Vickie Zaccardo, of (ALTOONA); sisters: Jessica...

Diane L. Dull

Diane L. Dull

Oct 30, 2024

Diane L. Dull, 62, of Tulls Hill, Pennsylvania went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, October 30, 2024 at her home.

Diane was born in Bedford on December 27, 1961, daughter of the late Dudley P. and Marion L. (Miller) Dull.

She is survived by fiancé- Wayne E. Hyde, of Tulls Hill; brother- Jim husband of Kay (Barefoot) Dull, of Alum...

James E. Miller

James E. Miller

Oct 6, 2024

James Ewalt Miller, 86, a resident of Schellsburg, Pennsylvania, passed away on October 6, 2024. Jim was born in New Paris on January 4, 1938, son of the late Cubin F. and Georgia (Taylor) Miller. On March 6, 1959, he married his wife, Dixie L. (Seese), who preceded him in death on March 30, 2016. He is survived by son-...

Robert T. Harold

Robert T. Harold

Oct 3, 2024

Robert T. Harold, 88, of Schellsburg, Pennsylvania passed away on Thursday, October 3, 2024 at his home.

Robert was born in Franklin on May 9, 1936, son of the late Theodore and Ida (Pennybacker) Shipley.

On July 30, 1960, he married his wife Joy A. (Feltz).

He is survived by daughter- Dawn Harold, of Newellton, LA; son- Robert "Rob" Harold Jr., of Newellton,...

Deborah C. Feight

Deborah C. Feight

Sep 29, 2024

Deborah C. Feight, 69, of Bedford, Pennsylvania went to be with the Lord on Sunday, September 29, 2024. Deborah was born in Windber, Pennsylvania on May 6, 1955 to Clark and Jessie (Miller) Dishong. She married her husband, Rodney, on July 23, 1999. She is survived by her husband Rodney, sister - Darlene Dishong, stepdaughter - Alicia Rudnik (Sean), stepson...

Betty L. Pepple

Betty L. Pepple

Sep 29, 2024

Betty L. Pepple, 86, of Upper Snake Spring Road, Everett, Pennsylvania went to be with the Lord on Sunday, September 29, 2024.

Betty was born in Everett on April 24, 1938, daughter of the late Jacob and Edna (Foor) McCune.

On November 24, 1956, she married her husband Robert Dean Pepple, who preceded her in death on January 21, 2009.

She is survived...

John E. Wolfhope

John E. Wolfhope

Sep 27, 2024

John E. Wolfhope, 94, of Bedford PA. passed away September 27, 2024 at the Hollidaysburg Veterans Home.

John was born on November 10, 1929 on the family farm in the New Baltimore area to Clement E. and Cecelia R. (Martin) Wolfhope.

He was the last surviving member of his immediate family.

John is survived by his wife of 69 years Esther (Hurley) to...

Audrey J. Mellott

Audrey J. Mellott

Sep 26, 2024

Audrey J. Mellott, 90, of Butler Pennsylvania went to be with the Lord on Thursday, September 26, 2024 at Allegheny General Hospital, Pittsburgh.

Audrey was born in New Paris Pennsylvania on February 26, 1934, daughter of the late Charles D. and Edna (Weaver) Mitchell.

On January 29, 1955, she married her husband Roy R. Mellott, who preceded her in death on January...

Nancy L. Layton

Nancy L. Layton

Sep 21, 2024

Nancy Lee Layton, 91, formerly of Bedford, Pennsylvania passed away on Saturday, September 21, 2024 at Rebecca's Personal Care Home, Everett.

Nancy was born in Bedford on November 13, 1932, daughter of the late Victor and Nellie (Shilling) Dull.

She was the widow of Melvin J. Layton. She is survived by son- David (Gail) Layton, of Mechanicsburg; daughter- Lucy Layton, of Lawton;...

Michael R. Harr

Michael R. Harr

Sep 20, 2024

Michael R. Harr, 76, of Fishertown, Pennsylvania passed away on Friday, September 20, 2024.

Michael was born in Lovely on August 25, 1948, son of the late Charles H. Harr Sr. and Margaret (Alloe).

He is survived by wife- Erma (Brown) Harr, of Fishertown; son- Michael R. Harr Jr., of Bedford; daughter- Michele L. Harr, of Altoona; son- Steven R. husband of...

Drew "Hank" Henry Diehl

Drew "Hank" Henry Diehl

Sep 18, 2024

Drew "Hank" Henry Diehl, 31, of Bedford, Pennsylvania passed away on Wednesday, September 18, 2024 at Nason Hospital, Roaring Spring, PA.

He was born in Windber on May 17, 1993. He is the son of Andrew Diehl and partner Daisy Cruise, of Manns Choice; and Terri Miller Hopkins, wife of Greg Hopkins, of Punta Gorda, FL.

He is survived by son- Johnathan...

Robert E. Mitchell

Robert E. Mitchell

Sep 18, 2024

Robert E. Mitchell, 88, of Alum Bank, Pennsylvania went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, September 18, 2024 at his home surrounded by his family.

Bob was born in Fishertown on May 18, 1936, son of the late Jackson and Marian (Way) Mitchell and step-father Harold Mullin.

He was united in marriage to Ellen (Leppert) Mitchell on September 5, 1955, they...

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