All Obituaries

Billie Lee Rose 73 of Bedford, died Sunday, April 22, 2018 at her residence.  She was born on December 2, 1944 in Somerset a daughter of the late William Schroyer and Dorothy (Schroyer) Reiley.  On April 10, 1964 in Ellerslie, MD she married Samuel N. Rose who preceded her in death on August 3, 2015.  She is survived by two sons: Stevan D. Rose of Bedford, and Scott J. Rose, of Everett; and a brother TJ Reiley and wife Cindy, of Alum...

  Richard A. Roarabaugh 78, of Bedford died Thursday April 19, 2018 at his residence.  He was born on January 7, 1940 in Riddlesburg, a son of the late Cloyd and Esther (Cartwright) Roarabaugh. On March 30, 1968 in Bedford he married Kathleen (Smith) Roarabaugh who survives along with the following family: a daughter, Stacy Grimes of Schellsburg, a son Alan Roarabaugh, of Bedford, and a daughter, Tracy Heming and...

Charles E. ‘Chuck’ O’Shea 79, of Bedford, died Wednesday April 18, 2018 at his residence.  He was born on March 13, 1939 in Bedford, a son of the late Donald O’Shea and Helen (Rose) Drenning.  On November 14, 1964 he married Helen (Weyant) O’Shea who survives along with the following family: a son, Michael O’Shea widower of Tracy, and a daughter Sheila Easter and husband Joel, both of Bedford; and four...

Donald F. Miller Sr., 81 of Bedford, passed away on Tuesday, April 17, 2018, at UPMC Bedford Memorial Hospital. He was born on November 13, 1936, in Bedford, a son of the late Charles F. Miller and A. Virginia (Bryant) Miller-Rose. On January 21, 1959, in Cumberland, MD, he married Marian M. (O'Brien) Miller who survives along with the following family: two  daughters, Michele D. Miller, of Everett; and Rochele M. Shawyer of Boonsboro, MD; one son, Donald F. Miller Jr. married to...

Marie Wittmer, 87, of Bedford, died on Monday, April 16, 2018 at her residence. She was born on November 23, 1930, in McKeesport, a daughter of the late Nicholas and Olga (Pechar) Senchyshyn. On January 17, 1953, in Pittsburgh, she married William H. Wittmer who preceded her in death on October 7, 2008. She is survived by the following family:  a son, William N. Wittmer, of Stoystown; three daughters, Alison Dickson and husband Larry Jr. of North...

John F. Palovchalk, 68 of Bedford, died on Wednesday, April 11, 2018, at Donahoe Manor Nursing Home.  He was born on June 29, 1949, in Connellsville, a son of the late Andrew and Betty (Testa) Palovchalk.  On June 29, 1975, in Connellsville, he married Carol Ann (Queer) Palovchalk who survives along with two sisters: Carol Osniak and husband Rick, of Everson, and Christine Duncan, of Columbia, SC; three nieces: Monica and Cassandra Osniak, both of Everson and Caitlin Patrick, of...

Shirley A. Smith-Claycomb, 74, of Osterburg, died on April 5, 2018, at Donahoe Manor Nursing Home. She was born on August 22, 1943, in Bedford, a daughter of the late Earl and Roseann (Williams) Price. On July 15, 1993, in West Virginia, she married Theodore Claycomb who survives along with a daughter, Kelly J. (Smith) Hakkinen and husband Derek, of Mount Joy; three grandchildren:  Joelle Morgart, of Osterburg; Mindy Griffith, of Columbia, and Sadie Hakkinen, of Mt. Joy; three...

Gloria E. Wilson, 92, of Bedford, died on April 3, 2018 at her residence. She was born on August 28, 1925, in Carroll County, MD, a daughter of the late Clyde and Letha (Blaxsten) Bohn. On October 29, 1949, in Cumberland, MD, she married Perry C. Wilson Jr. who preceded her in death on February 27, 1982.  She is survived by a daughter, Diane Shatzer and husband Wayne, of Clearville; Three grandchildren:  Jennifer Farringer and husband John, of Waverly Hall, GA; Carrie Shatzer...

Robert L. Ritchey, 89, of Bedford, died on April 3, 2018 at Bedford Colonial Courtyard. He was born on January 27, 1929, in Bedford, a son of the late Lloyd S. and Mary (Diehl) Ritchey. On August 20, 1950, in Everett, PA, he married Betty Louise (Ford) Ritchey who preceded him in death on August 30, 2011. He is survived by two daughters, Karen Clark and husband Michael, of The Villages, FL, Wanda Salser and husband Mark,  of Leesburg, VA; one son, Roger Ritchey married to the former...

Jean L. Holbert, 95, of Bedford, passed away on April 2, 2018 at Donahoe Manor Nursing Home. She was born on November 19, 1922, in Bellefonte, a daughter of the late Malcolm S. and Dorothy (Williams) Longwell Sr. On September 20, 1947, in Bellefonte, she married John H. Holbert and her death ended a marriage of over 70 years.  Along with her husband she is survived by a son, John E. Holbert and wife Robin of Bedford; one grandson, Rick Border and wife Lori of Wintersville, OH; one...

  Albert C. “Abe” Hartsock, 90, of Bedford, died Saturday, March 31, 2018 at his residence.  He was born on March 19, 1928 in Bellefonte a son of the late Robert and Anna (Lannen) Hartsock.  On December 31, 1992, in Schellsburg, he married Donna (Miller) Willison-Hartsock who survives along with three sons: Albert R. “Rob” Hartsock and wife Wendy Jo, of Howard, Dennis D. Hartsock, of...

Kevin L. Lafferty, 55, of Bedford, died on March 31, 2018 at his residence. He was born on June 27, 1962, in Everett, a son of the late Walter James and Florence Grace (Shippy) Lafferty. He is survived by a daughter, Kiesha Lombardo of West Columbia, SC; and the following brothers and sisters: Ronnie Lafferty and wife Debbie, of Schellsburg; Richard Lafferty and wife Roberta, of Cainbrook; Pam Williams and husband Jim, of Bedford; Terry Lafferty and wife...

Gayle L. Reed, 98, of Bedford, died on Friday, March 30, 2018 at Bedford Colonial Courtyard. She was born on June 12, 1919, in Broad Top City, a daughter of the late Samuel W. and Jane (Jones) Leabhart. On September 22, 1939, in Chambersburg, she married William S. Reed Jr. who preceded her in death on June 14, 1986 and that ended a marriage of 47 years.  She was the last surviving member of her immediate family. She is survived by two great nephews:  Kevin O. Turner and wife...

Sally L. Easter 78, of Everett, died Sunday, March 25, 2018 at UPMC Altoona Hospital.  She was born on July 5, 1939 in Canton, OH a daughter of the late Howard and Valery (Hook) Ullom.  On June 29, 1957 in Canton, OH she married Clair Easter, her husband of 60 years, who survives along with the following family: a son, Timothy Easter and wife Vicky, of Bedford, a daughter, Sharon DeWeese and husband Dave, of Holly Hill, FL a son, Dwayne Easter and...

  Janet E. May 80, of Bedford, passed away peacefully Saturday, March 24, 2018 at home after a courageous battle with cancer.  She was born on July 12, 1937 in Johnstown a daughter of the late David and Catherine (Oppy) Lamison.  On April 29, 1957 in Winchester, VA she married Charles ‘Chuck” May who survives along with five daughters: Teresa Journey and husband Don, of Emerald Isle, NC, Cindy...

W. John Rodfong 54, of Johnstown, passed peacefully with his family by his side, Saturday, March 24, 2018 after an extended illness.  He was born on September 17, 1963 in Rochester, a son of the late Walter F. and Helen L. (White) Rodfong. He is survived by two daughters: Johnell Rodfong of Everett, and Cory Rodfong of New Paris; five grandchildren: Elaina Rodfong, Brandon, Austin, and Drake Valentine, and Kylie Guyer; a sister Cindy Perrin, of Bedford; and former wife, May Marie...

Ronald Lee Markwood 83, of 215 South Juliana Street, Bedford, went on to be with his Lord, Savior and Ultimate Healer on Friday, March 16, 2018.  Following a lengthy illness, he passed on to his Heavenly reward in his beloved home.  Ron was born on May 2, 1934 in Akron, Ohio. He was the youngest son of the late Glenn and Floribel (Gray) Markwood.  On June 28, 1958 at the Bedford United Methodist Church, he married his high school sweetheart,...

Alice Pearl “Polly” Nave 74, of Cumberland Valley, died Thursday, March 15, 2018 at her daughter’s residence.  She was born on March 30, 1943 in Everett, a daughter of the late William H. and M. Alberta (Zembower) Rose.  She is survived by a daughter Theresa Kline and husband Kevin of Cumberland Valley; three grandchildren: Jesse Middle and wife Celeste, of Oldtown, MD, Walker and Cage Kline, of Cumberland Valley; two great-grandchildren: Paisley and Hank...

Jeanne C. Gentilman, 97, of Bedford, died on Tuesday, March 13, 2018, at Donahoe Manor Nursing Home. She was born on April 20, 1920, in Huntingdon, to the late Barnett H. and Minola (Beatty) Craig.  On February 2, 1943, she married Fred W. Gentilman who preceded her in death on April 14, 1987.  She is survived by her sons: Rev. Joseph S. Gentilman and his companion Shirley Watson of Enola, PA; Dr. Mark F. Gentilman and his wife Susie, of Burke, VA; five grandchildren, two great...

  Larry Glen Buterbaugh 82, of Bedford, died Saturday, March 10, 2018 at UPMC Bedford Memorial Hospital.  He was born on July 24, 1935 in Johnstown, a son of the late Emory and Kathryn Louise (Kraft) Buterbaugh.  On February 28, 1976 he married Dolores (Creps) Buterbaugh whom he was loving and devoted to.  Along with his wife he is survived by two sisters: Carol L. Brown and husband Jerry of Lima, OH,...

  Helen L. Rodfong 82, of Bedford, died Monday, February 26, 2018 at Home.  She was born on January 31, 1936 in Johnstown a daughter of the late Howard E. and Flornell (James) White. She married Walter F. Rodfong who preceded her in death on December 22, 1984.  She is survived by a daughter Cindy Perrin of Bedford, and a son W. John Rodfong of Johnstown; nine grandchildren: Jason Tew, Eric Tew, Jessica Myers, Jenny Madley, Mandi...

Donna K. Anderson 75, of Briar Valley Road, Bedford, died Sunday, February 25, 2018 at Donahoe Manor Nursing Home.  She was born on October 24, 1942 in Bedford, a daughter of the late Thomas and Jessie Marie (Wakefoose) Gilson.  On February 12, 1966 in Bedford, she married Norman J. “Mike” Anderson who survives along with four daughters: Michele Fisher and husband Rodney, of Bedford, Lisa Smith and husband Bill, of Alum Bank, Dawn Mowery...

  Carol A. Corbett 72, of Everett formerly of Somerset, died Sunday, February 25, 2018 at UPMC Altoona Hospital.  She was born on August 11, 1945 in Shanksville, a daughter of the late George T. and Mary L. (Brant) Barkman.  On June 22, 1963 in Kanter she married Fred Corbett who survives along with a son, Hugh William Corbett and wife Kathy, of Somerset; two grandchildren: Alishia Wilders and husband Neil,...

Lisa A. Barnes 58, of Preston Street, died unexpectedly Saturday, February 24, 2018 at UPMC Bedford Memorial Hospital.  She was born on January 27, 1960, a daughter of the late Robert L. Barnes, and Phyllis (Ringler) Colledge surviving of Bedford. She is survived by her fiancé, Jay Benton of Bedford, and Jay’s son, Andrew Benton and wife Katelynn, of Breezewood; and two grandchildren: Aubree and Blake; two brothers: Robert R. Barnes and wife...

J. Louise Gardner, 87, of Everett, died on February 18, 2018, at Pennknoll Village Nursing Home. She was born on April 13, 1930, in Ore Hill, a daughter of the late William and Alice (Hall) Clapper. On November 27, 1971, in Roaring Spring, she married Charles "Skip" Gardner who survives along with the following nieces and nephews:  Joyce, Jerry, Mary, Glenda, Karen, Luann, Nikole, Cindy, John, Curt, Caitlin, Ardan, Brian, Kala, Amanda, Brant, Noah, and Josh. She was...

Berdadine “Beanie” Whetstone, 88, of Charlesville, died on Thursday, February 15, 2018. She was born on October 29, 1929, in Rays Cove, a daughter of the late Carl and Effie (Deshong) Foor. On February 23, 1950, in Winchester, VA, she married David C. Whetstone and he preceded her in death on January 20, 1984. She is survived by the following family: a daughter, Gail Miller and husband Andy, of Bedford, a son, Dennis Whetstone and wife Candy, of...

  Raymond T. Boore, 94, of Pharr, TX, formerly of Bedford, went to be with the LORD on February 11, 2018.  He was born on August 17, 1923 in Cumberland Valley, a son of the late Isaac M. and Edna L. (Felton) Boore.  On July 14, 1943 in Bedford, he married his bride of 72 years, Harriet J. (Clapper) Boore, who survives along with the following family: a daughter, Sheredith Heitzenrater and husband Jim of...

Carl E. Elliott 87, of Centerville, died Sunday, February 11, 2018 at Pennknoll Village Nursing Home.  He was born on March 24, 1931 in Cumberland, MD a son of the late Howard E. and Ella M. “Bell” (Price) Elliott.  On November 21, 1958 in Centerville, he married F. Lucille (Rose) Elliott who preceded him in death on April 5, 2017.  He is survived by two daughters: Rhonda L. Gould and husband Roy, of Everett, and Karla S. Foster, of...

Mark G.  Leibfreid, 59, of Bedford, died unexpectedly on Sunday, February 4, 2018 at his residence. He was born on February 26, 1958, in Lansdale, a son of the late Pershing and Charlotte (Wolford) Leibfreid. On July 4, 1997, in Johnstown, he married Patricia (Glass) Leibfreid who survives along with the following family: a daughter, Rebecca Muller of Lititz, a granddaughter, Aubrianna Muller also of Lititz; a brother, William C. Leibfreid married to the former Frances Thomas, of...

Connie M. Whisner 69, of Bedford, died on Friday, February 2, 2018 at UPMC Altoona Hospital.  She was born on June 10, 1948 in Bedford, a daughter of the late William Earl and Emma Mae (Deshong) Tew.  She is survived by a son, James Caldwell Whisner, of Bath, a daughter, Deb Whisner-Drenning and husband George, of Manns Choice, and a son, Daman Goldsboro, of Dover, DE; five grandchildren: Desire, Mykal, James, Oshawna, and Veronica; two great-grandchildren: Steven Jr. and...