All Obituaries

  Harry J. Hite 69, of Friends Cove, died Sunday, October 08, 2017 at his residence.  He was born on December 9, 1947 in Cumberland, MD a son of the late Randolph and Ruth (Dermer) Hite.  On June 7, 1969 in Bedford, he married Jeannie (Koontz) Hite who survives along with three daughters: Jen Miller and husband Mike, of Inwood, WV, Jodi Skipper and husband Jason, of Bedford, and Jesse Emrick and husband...

  Mary Ann Winesickle, 65, of Bedford died on October 5, 2017, at Select Specialty Hospital in Johnstown. She was born on December 5, 1951, in Roaring Spring, a daughter of the late John and Mereda (Baker) Hershberger. She is survived by a son, Billy Winesickle and wife Dawn, of Bedford, a sister, Cathy E. Hershberger-Jones, of Bedford; a brother, John D. Hershberger Jr. of McConnellsburg, two grandchildren:  Kaleb S. Winesickle of...

Gregory L. Fetter, 60, of Osterburg, died on October 1, 2017 at his residence. He was born on June 17, 1957, in Bedford County, a son of the late Watson and Elsie May (Bloom) Fetter. He is survived by a daughter, Elizabeth Ann Fetter, of Mt. Vernon, WA; a son, Cody Fetter of Osterburg, and a sister, Susan K. Fleegle and husband Thomas, of Osterburg.  He was preceded in death by two brothers Joseph C. and Jeffrey L. Fetter. Gregory drove truck for Tri County Bulk Milk...

Patricia J. Miller, 73, of Bedford, died on October 1, 2017 at her residence.  She was born on October 8, 1943, in Riverdale, MD, a daughter of the late Eldridge and Virginia (Oates) Jenkins. On April 7, 1979, in Bedford, she married Joseph S. Miller who survives along with the following family: three sons, James Richard Miller, of Los Angeles, CA, Joseph Allen Miller and wife Kirstin, of Camp Hill, John Edward Miller and wife Loretta, of Everett, two brothers: Richard Lee Jenkins...

Eufemia Galura Doyle, 93, of Bedford died on September 29, 2017 at her residence. She was born on March 20, 1924, in the Philippines, a daughter of the late Valeriano Hernandez and Maria (de los Santos) Galura. In 1946 she married her husband Alfred Doyle who preceded her in death on April 13, 2004. She is survived by the following family: a daughter, Rebecca Doyle Denike and husband John, of Monroe, CT; a step-daughter, Judy Ditton, of Bethesda, MD; a granddaughter, Kelley Keane; three...

James D. Wilson, 71, of Bedford, died on September 27, 2017 at his residence. He was born on June 7, 1946, in Bedford, a son of the late William P. and Louella F. (Miller) Wilson. He was preceded in death by his wife Phyllis Ann Wilson.  He is survived by two sons, James W.  Wilson and wife Jeri, of Bedford, David Wilson of Bedford; seven grandchildren:  Cole, Christopher, Cody, Alexis, Logan, Aiden, and Rayna Jo.   He is also preceded in death by four...

Robert E. Land 96, of Friends Cove, died Monday, September 25, 2017, at UPMC Altoona Hospital.   He was born on February 10, 1921 in Staten Island, NY a son of the late James N. and Frances (Hoon) Land.  On August 2, 1947 in Bedford, he married Mary Ellen (Beegle) Land, who survives along with the following family: a daughter, Rebecca Fager and husband Alan, of York, a son, Robert E. Land Jr and wife Helen, of Los Angeles, CA, a daughter, Frances Locati and husband Ronald,...

Gerald R. "Perk" Wakefield, 87, of Bedford died on September 16, 2017 at Donahoe Manor Nursing Home. He was born on July 12, 1930, in Greenwood, a son of the late Robert A. and Sarah (Shutt) Wakefield. On June 25, 1961, in Bedford, he married Janet (Davidson) Wakefield who survives along with the following family: two sons, SMSgt (ret) Tim Wakefield, of New Baden, IL, Dan Wakefield and wife Christie of Bedford; two grandchildren: Joshua Wakefield, of...

Louise Evelyn Smith, 89, of Manns Choice, died on Saturday, September 16, 2017 at 12:45 a.m. at UPMC Bedford Memorial Hospital with her daughter by her side. She began a new chapter in Heaven on her husband’s birthday. She was born on October 4, 1927, in Defiance, a daughter of the late Charles Peter and Mary Elizabeth (Long) McCavitt. On November 9, 1968, in Bedford at the St. Thomas Catholic Church, she married Denny J. Smith who preceded her in death...

Betty J. Berkey, 83, of Osterburg, died on Friday, September 15, 2017 at UPMC Altoona Hospital surrounded by her family. She was born on October 20, 1933, in Johnstown, a daughter of the late Norman and Iva (Lehman) Sipes. On October 13, 1951, in Cumberland, MD, she married Ray Berkey and he survives along with the following family: a daughter, Roxanne McDonald and husband Rick, of Osterburg, a son, Rodney E. Berkey married to former Cheryl, Defibaugh, of New...

Allen P. Koontz, 91, of Bedford, died on September 3, 2017 at Donahoe Manor Nursing Home. He was born on September 20, 1925, in Clearville, a son of the late Ellis and Mae (Conlon) Koontz. On April 14, 1945, in Hollidaysburg, he married Betty Ruth (Henderson) Koontz who survives along with two daughters, Constance McGill and husband Dennis of Everett, and Linda Carey and husband James of Trinity, FL; three grandchildren:  Louis Dahl of Bedford, Stefanie Ritchey of Tarpon Springs, FL,...

Joseph K. “Gus” Frear, 80, of Bedford, died on Friday, September 1, 2017 at Pennknoll Village Nursing Home, after attending the Labor Day 55 race at the Bedford Speedway with Gerald Chamberlain and other friends. The long-time racing team of Frear and Chamberlain watched as the Chamberlain tribute No. 76 car driven by Andy Haus won the race. Gus died later that night. He was born on July 10, 1937, in Bedford,...

Hilda J. Weaverling 96, of Everett, died Tuesday, August 29, 2017 at Carrol’s Rest Home.  She was born on September 15, 1920 in Robinsonville, a daughter of the late John N. and Nora (Gordon) Messersmith.  She was preceded in death by her husband Vernon S. Weaverling on January 14, 1995.  She is survived by a son, Michael Hanks, of Everett; three grandchildren: LeeAnn Foor and husband Greg, Lynn Penrod, and Buck Johnson, and wife Brenda;...

  Christine J. ‘Chris’ Biser 68, of Sunnyside Road, Bedford, died Sunday August 27, 2017 at UPMC Altoona Hospital.  She was born on October 18, 1948 in Fukuoka, Japan a daughter of the late Dexter Easton and Charlotte (Wolfe) Diehl.  She is survived by a daughter, Mandy Sipple and husband David, of Mt. Union; two brothers: Eric Easton Sr., and wife Beverly, of Everett, and Jeffry Diehl, and wife...

Pauline Burket, 93, of Bedford died on August 27, 2017 at Pennknoll Village Nursing Home. She was born on April 22, 1924, in Vintondale, a daughter of the late John and Helen (Balog) Touris. On June 30, 1947, in Winchester, VA, she married Glenn A. Burket who preceded her in death on February 11, 1999.  She is survived by the following family: two daughters, Ellen Feather and husband Eugene,  of Allison Park,  Glenda Over and husband Edward, of Everett, a son, Glenn Burket...

  James D. Rodfong 59, of Bedford, died Friday, August 25, 2017 at home surrounded by his family, after a battle with cancer.  He was born on December 17, 1957 in East Liverpool, OH a son of the late Walter F. Rodfong, and Helen L. (White) Rodfong, who survives of Schellsburg.  On June 14, 1985 in Cumberland, MD he married Robin (Roose) Rodfong, who survives along with two daughters: Jessica Myers, and...

  Fred H. Fink 91, of Bedford, died Wednesday, August 23, 2017 at UPMC Altoona Hospital.  He was born on December 2, 1925 in Hopewell, a son of the late Martin R. and Norma G. (Fluke) Fink.  On September 4, 1948 in Cumberland, MD he married Lois J. (Koontz) Fink, who survives along with two daughters: Phyllis wife of Thomas Scott of Belcamp, MD, and Barbara wife of Barry Ressler, of Bedford; six...

Catherine A. Annesley 87, of Bedford, died Tuesday, August 22, 2017 at Rebecca’s Personal Care Home.  She was born on August 12, 1930, in Baldwinsville, MA, a daughter of the late Phillip and Mary (Whipple) Mahoney.  On April 19, 1953 in Fort Devens, MA she married Harry G. Annesley, who preceded her in death on September 8, 1993.  She is survived by a son, Scott K. Annesley, and a daughter, Chris wife of Allen Harr, of Bedford; a...

There are very few born into this world who God appoints the hefty task of teaching the Golden Rule to the rest of us. Robert H. "Bob" Howsare, 79, otherwise known as Dad, Pappy, Noodle, Bobby, the Mayor of South Richard Street, Nicest Guy Around, and My Friend, was one. Bob died on August 16, 2017 at his residence in Bedford surrounded by his wife, children, and grandchildren. He was born on February 4, 1938, in Pittsburgh, a son of the late Paul R. and Martha E. (Hainley)...

Charles F. DeMoss, 72 of Everett, died on August 16, 2017 at his residence. He was born on October 26, 1944, in Cumberland, MD, a son of the late John F. and Grace I. (Bruner) DeMoss. On February 7, 1966, in Cumberland, MD, he married Sophia (Hrobochak) DeMoss who survives of Everett.  Along with his wife of 51 years he is also survived by a daughter, Missy I. Territo and husband Jeffrey, of Everett, a son, Charles F. DeMoss Jr. and wife Kristina, of Pittsburgh, three...

Mary O. Snider, 88, of Bedford, died on August 14, 2017 at UPMC Altoona Hospital. She was born on July 24, 1929, in Waterside, a daughter of the late George B. and Camilla (Croft) McKinney.  She was preceded in death by two husbands, Philip C. Foor, on January 26, 1971 and James H. Snider, on May 22, 2006.  She is survived by a son, John Foor and wife Marietta of Conneautville;  three step-sons, James Snider of Pleasantville, Terry Snider, of Waterside, and Robert Snider,...

  Raymond E. Diehl 93, formerly of Bedford, died Sunday, August 13, 2017 at Homewood at Martinsburg.  He was born on August 15, 1923 in Bedford, a son of the late Lloyd and Mary (Beegle) Diehl.  On December 15, 1951 in Cumberland, MD he married Julia E. (Hite) Diehl, who preceded him in death on July 30, 1996.  He is survived by a daughter, Rhonda Reardon and husband John of Camp Hill; three...

Baby Ya'Mario Lee “Champ” Franklin, passed away on August 9, 2017 at UPMC Children’s Hospital in Pittsburgh. He was born on June 23, 2017, in Pittsburgh, a son of Tico Octavius Franklin and Angela Marie Brown of Bedford. He is survived by two sisters:  Alexis Hoover of Bethlehem, and Arneesha Brown at home; two brothers Remonte’ Brown and Marcquis Franklin both at home; maternal grandparents, Cheryl and Brian Hunter of Bedford; maternal great grandmother,...

April T. Ross 55, of Manns Choice, died on August 8, 2017 at her residence. She was born on March 10, 1962, in Bedford, a daughter of the late Joseph B. and Gertrude "Trudy" (Morrell) Clark. On April 27, 1999, in Cumberland, MD, she married Gary Ross who survives along with the following family: a son, David Felten, of Hershey; a daughter, Joyce A. Ross, at home; and a sister, Linda Spillane and husband John, of Lake Worth, FL. April worked at various child care...

Daniel G. Pensyl, 84, of Bedford, died on August 5, 2017 at Rebecca's Personal Care Home in Everett. He was born on July 21, 1933, in Bedford, a son of the late Harry R. and Lela G. (Claycomb) Pensyl. On June 8, 1952, in Bedford, he married his wife of 65 years, Sherwyn (Amick) Pensyl who survives along with two daughters:  Martha Plummer and husband Jim, of Ruckersville, VA; Trina Golubosky and husband Lindsey, of Bedford; one son:  Sherman Pensyl of Bedford; 10...

Stanford P. Boyer, 78, of Osterburg, died on Wednesday, August 2, 2017 at his residence. He was born on June 16, 1939, in Ogletown, a son of the late Richard and Beatrice (Rogers) Brown-Spahr. On October 3, 1985, in Honolulu, HI, he married his loving wife and soul mate of 37 years Lynda L.(Stabnau) Boyer and she survives along with the following family: a son, Jeffery A. Boyer and wife Lori, of Milford; a daughter, Bonnie K. Walter and husband Stephen, of Claysburg; two step-sons;...

    Theodore R. “Ted” Eichler, 84, of Alum Bank, died at Pennknoll Village Nursing Home. He was born on July 31, 1932, in Alum Bank, a son of the late Edward and Alice (Rock) Eichler. On September 14, 1962, in Cumberland, MD, he married Mary (Weyant) Eichler who survives along with the following family: two daughters, Vanessa Hoagland and husband Randy, of Bedford, Karen Cogan and husband Timothy, of Clearville; six grandchildren:  Rachael...

Timothy H. Carey II, 38, of Everett, died Tuesday, July 25, 2017 at UPMC Altoona Hospital. He was born on September 11, 1978, in Kingston, a son of Susan M. (Ney) Carey of Everett. On October 9, 2009, in Bedford, he married Trisha (Replogle) Carey who survives along with the following family: five sons, Austyn and Christopher Carey of Morgantown, WV, Alijah, Oliver, and Benjamin Carey all of Everett; paternal grandmother, Shirley widow of Thomas Carey of Red Rock,  maternal...

  Ruth P. Hershberger 93, of Bedford, died Monday, July 17, 2017 at Pennknoll Village Nursing Home.  She was born on September 28, 1923 in La Vale, MD a daughter of the late Rev. George Henry and Viola (Swartzwelder) Petrea.  In February of 1946 she married Donald H. Hershberger who preceded her in death in November of 1990.  She is survived by a son Donald H. Hershberger and wife Carolyn, of Bedford;...

  Roy W. Shaffer Jr., 90, of Bedford, died on Sunday, July 9, 2017 at UPMC Bedford Memorial Hospital. He was born on March 17, 1927 in Bedford, a son of the late Roy W. and Margie (Scritchfield) Shaffer Sr. On August 5, 1950 in Cessna, he married Dorothy Mae (Hoagland) Shaffer and she preceded him in death on September 10, 2015. He is survived by two children:  a daughter, Mitzi Berkey and husband James, of...