All Obituaries

Fredrick W. “Fred” Corbett 78, of Everett, formerly of Somerset, died Tuesday, May 23, 2023 at Homewood at Martinsburg.  He was born on January 31, 1945 in Johnstown, a son of the late Charles W. and Helen E. (Fisher) Corbett.  On June 22, 1963, in Kanter, he married Carol A. (Barkman) Corbett, who preceded him in death on February 25, 2018.  On March 19, 2020 in Bedford, he married Marilyn J. (Eagleson) Fleisher Corbett, who survives along with his two...

Linda Kay Pyle 81, of Friends Cove, died on Tuesday, May 23, 2023 at her residence.  She was born on April 19, 1942 in Osterburg, a daughter of the late Joseph and Hulda (Ross) Kauffman.  On June 6, 1964 in Bedford, she married Jeffrey C. Pyle who survives along with their son Todd Pyle and wife Pamela, of Friends Cove; two granddaughters: Kerstin B. Pyle and significant other Nathan Shoemaker, of Pittsburgh, and Makenzie J. Pyle and significant other Ashden Koontz; and five...

Richard “Dick” Koontz, 80, of Friends Cove, died on Thursday, May 18, 2023 at Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center. He was born on March 9, 1943 in Bedford, a son of the late Dennis E. and Gladys F. (Morgart) Koontz. On July 14, 2007 in Bedford he married Bonnie (Coleman) Koontz who survives along with the following family, two sons:  Jeffrey W. Koontz of Boca Raton, FL, and Brian R. Koontz and significant other Molly of Friends Cove; three step-daughters:  Debra...

Charlotte B. Diehl 92 of Everett died Sunday May 7, 2023, at Homewood at Martinsburg.  She was surrounded by her loving family.  She was born on August 22, 1930, in Cumberland, MD, a daughter of the late Charles and Sara (Hardy) Barringer.  On July 19,1952 in Cumberland, MD she married Harry E. Diehl who survived along with four children: Cheryl D. Costanzo, of Gaithersburg, MD, Brenda J. Diehl, of Frederick, MD, Kendall B. Diehl and wife Rosemary, of Damascus, MD, and Gordon...

Ethan Thomas Lingenfelter, 30, of Bedford, died on Friday, April 28, 2023 at UPMC Bedford Hospital. He was born on September 21, 1992 in Roaring Spring, a son of Tommy K. and Susan Y. (Diehl) Lingenfelter of Bedford. He is survived by a girlfriend Robin Lashley of Bedford; a sister Rhea (Bethany) Lingenfelter Homa and spouse Joshua of Verona; a brother Tyler Musselman and wife Danielle and their children Denessa, Amelia, and Rosalynn all of Bedford. He was preceded in death by maternal...

Richard "Dick" Henderson, 70, of Bedford, walked into glory on Thursday, April 27, 2023 while hiking the Appalachian Trail. He was born on April 24, 1953 in Bedford, a son of the late Ethel (Calhoun) Johnson. On April 24, 1975 he married Debra (Reese) Henderson who survives along with a son, Beau Henderson and wife Melissa of Louisville, KY; a daughter, Lacey (Henderson) Stiffler and husband Shawn of Bedford; four grandchildren:  Riley “Ri Ri”, Elleona...

Christine E. Anderson 35, of Everett, died Thursday, April 27, 2023.  She was born on December 14, 1987 in Fredericksburg, VA a daughter of the late Jackie K. and Naomi E. (Mims) Clark, surviving of Haveloc, NC.  On August 31, 2011, in Cape Carteret, NC she married Robert Anderson who survives along with two siblings: Meghan Clark, of the United Kingdom, and Matthew Clark and wife Caroline, of Chapel Hill, NC; and a nephew William. Christine enjoyed being outdoors, hiking, and...

Gordon E. Diehl, 78, of Bedford Valley Road, died on Thursday, April 20, 2023 at his residence. He is survived by his wife Betty (Peterson) Diehl;  two sons:  Doug Diehl and wife Sherry of Hyndman, and Keith Diehl and wife Stacie of Myersdale; three grandchildren:  Douglas Diehl and companion Elizabeth; Maranda Diehl and companion Tanner Burkett; and Zach Diehl; two great grandchildren:  Macy Diehl and Alora Burkett;  and one sister Judy Kramer of New Oxford, PA....

Philip Dinehart Patterson passed away during the afternoon hours of Holy Thursday (April 6, 2023), at home and surrounded by loved ones.  He is survived by his wife of 56 years (Mary) and his four sons (Tom, Marty and Anthony of Pennsylvania; Joe of Ave Maria, Florida).  He is also survived by his 19 grandchildren (Matt, Clare, Helen, Steven, Julia, Joey, Elizabeth, Johnny, Timmy, David, Anne, Mary Rose, Danielle, Tommy, Patrick, Willie, Eddie, Bernadette, and Maximilian) and one...

Graveside services were held last week for James N. Land Jr., at Woods Church Cemetery in Rainsburg, PA. He died on April 4 at Lantern Hill Continuing Care Residences in New Providence, NJ. The youngest child of James and Frances Land, Mr. Land was born on September 23, 1929 in Staten Island, NY. He had an older brother, Robert, and two older sisters, Jane and Marjorie. He graduated from Mercersburg Academy in 1948 and Lehigh University in 1952. At Lehigh, Mr. Land majored in business...

Dorothy G. “Dottie” Clapper 89, of Bedford, died Saturday, April 1, 2023.  Dottie  was like a good watch, all gold, open-faced, well regulated, dependable, and filled with good works.  Because she knew and believed the Gospel of Christ she is now in Heaven. She was born on December 4, 1933 in Bedford a daughter of the late Sherman and Etta (Growden) Hite.  On June 19, 1952 in Winchester, VA she married David R. Clapper who preceded her in death on January 30,...

Shirley B. Hackney, 93 of Bedford, died on Tuesday, March 28, 2023 at Donahoe Manor Nursing Home in Bedford. She was born on March 17, 1930 in Pittsburgh, a daughter of the late S. Lee and Margaret (Allen) Bear. On August 25, 1956 in Bedford, she married Reid Hackney and he preceded her in death on September 3, 1975. She is survived by a son Reid A. Hackney and wife Sherry of San Antonio, TX; a daughter Elizabeth Chaderwick and husband Rick of Windber.  Four grandchildren:  Sarah...

Melissa D. Draeger 44, of Alum Bank, died Monday, March 27, 2023.  She was born on November 6, 1978 in W. St. Clair Township, a daughter of John “Chris” and Karen (Poet) Draeger of Alum Bank.  In addition to her parents, she is survived by a son Devon Walter, at home, a brother Michael Draeger and fiancée Heidi Lampel, of Tirehill, and numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins. Melissa was a 1997 graduate of Chestnut Ridge High School, and was on the softball team and...

Martha R. “Skip” Dishong 86, of Bedford, died on Thursday, March 23, 2023 at UPMC Bedford Hospital surrounded by her family. She was born on April 17, 1936 in Altoona, a daughter of the late Earl F. and Catherine (Datres) Wertz. On April 23, 1960 in Bedford, she married Joseph D. Dishong and he preceded her in death on May 22, 2011.  She is survived by four daughters: Marcie Sellers and husband David of Dover; Lisa Clapper and husband David of Carlisle, Joleen Clapper and...

G. Donald Arnold 96, of Baltimore, MD died Thursday, March 23, 2023.  He was born on May 6, 1926 in Bedford, a son of the late George and Stella (Ernest) Arnold.  He is survived by companion Irene Newton, and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by the following siblings: Hazel M. Gates, fraternal twin brother William Dale Arnold, Charles Denton Arnold, Paul Victor Arnold, and baby Ernie Arnold. Donald was a 1944 graduate of Bedford High School and served in the...

Velma J. “Hobby” Oravec, 79, of Everett, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, March 22, 2023 after a courageous battle with cancer. She was born on June 5, 1943 in the family home on Imlertown Road in Bedford, a daughter of the late Clair E. and Bertha L. (Foor) Smith. On January 7, 1961 at the United Church of Christ in Bedford, she married James S. Oravec and this year they celebrated their 62nd wedding anniversary. She is survived by two daughters: Renee Myslinski and...

Robert L. Imler 78, of Bedford, died on Tuesday, March 21, 2023 at his residence.  He was born on March 28, 1944 in Bedford a son of the late John C. and Magdalen “Dena” M. (Heming) Imler Sr.  On November 20, 1971 in Bedford he married Sandra (Logue) Imler who survives along with two children: Dawn Fox and fiancé George Beckett of New Paris, and William Lee Imler and wife Jennifer of New Paris; ten grandchildren: Christopher Sherrill and wife Dream, Jaimi DeVitto...

Naomi Irina Werne, Esq., passed away on March 20, 2023 at the age of 77, after a battle with diabetes, pneumonia, and congestive heart failure. While she faced significant health issues for much of her life, she maintained a vibrant sense of humor, and always had a joke or two to tell in conversations with her friends and family. A lifelong New Yorker, Naomi was born on March 24, 1945, in Flushing, NY. She graduated from Brooklyn Law school and worked as a prosecutor and criminal defense...

Christine E. Burkett, 67, of Bedford died on Thursday, March 16, 2023 at UPMC Altoona Hospital. She was born on January 15, 1956 in Bedford, a daughter of the late Robert N. and JoAnn (Robertson) Gould who survives of Bedford. On September 17, 1983 in Bedford, she married John D. Burkett who survives along with the following family: a son R. Chad Burkett and wife Melissa of Monroeville; a daughter Sarah Burkett of Bedford; two step-sons David Burkett and wife Melissa of Bedford, and Jason...

Jack William Dunkle, 76, of Snake Spring Valley, went to be with the Lord on March 15, 2023 after a short but courageous battle with cancer.   He was born on September 12, 1946 in Bedford, a son of the late William H. (Dick) and Dorothy E. (Mills) Dunkle.  On September 25, 2004 in Bedford, he married Susan B. (Whitfield) Dunkle who survives along with three children: Kristi Dunkle-Sanchez of St. Augustine, FL, Jack W. Dunkle, Jr. of Snake Spring Valley and Jennifer Harclerode and...

Robert L. Diehl 72, of Shippensburg, died Monday, March 13, 2023 at his residence.  He was born on March 18, 1950 in Bedford a son of the late Harold C. and Mildred P. (Hyde) Diehl.  On February 14, 1975 in Belle Vernon he married Jody (Diehl) Diehl who survives along with four sons: Christopher Diehl and wife Kelly, of New Tripoli, Patrick Diehl and wife Julie, of Chambersburg, Jonathan Diehl, of Gettysburg, and Stephen Diehl and fiancée Verhonda, of Spartanburg, SC; five...

James W.F. Allen 79, of Bedford, died Friday, March 10, 2023 at his residence.  No obituary to follow.

Opal A. (Way) Claycomb Lozinski, formerly of Altoona, passed away Thursday, March 9, 2023, at home, where she had resided with her daughter for the last several years.  She was 104.  Born February 12, 1919, in Fishertown, PA, Opal was a daughter of the late Sewell E. and Cleo A. (McLeery) Way.  She was first married to Paul E. Claycomb, then Michael Lozinski, both who preceded her in death. Surviving is her daughter Nancy Gordon of Spring Mills: three grandchildren, Joy...

Richard A. Deputy, 63, of Bedford, died on Friday, February 24, 2023 at UPMC Bedford Hospital. He was born on November 24, 1959 in Wilmington, DE a son of Edward A. and Ellen (Whitlock) Deputy Sr. of Bedford. Along with his parents he is survived by two sons: Josh Deputy and wife Chanda of New Paris; Matthew Deputy and wife Rebecca of Selinsgrove; a step-son Ryan Karns of Johnstown; five grandchildren:  Dominic, Kooper, Kohyn, Lennon, and Kyler; two sisters: Betty Jo Keiper widow of...

  Michael S. Telmanik Jr. 76, of Bedford, died Wednesday, February 22, 2023 at home.  He was born on February 22, 1947, in Bedford, a son of the late Michael S. and Helen (Price) Telmanik Sr.  He is survived by two daughters: Natalie Telmanik, and Miranda Darmody, both of Atlanta, GA; a granddaughter Mila Jane; and two sisters: Sandra Fink and husband William, of Hopewell, and Susan Schwartz and husband Fred, of Lewisburg.  Mike was a 1966 graduate of Bedford High...

Michael L. Phillips 69, of Bedford, died Tuesday, February 21, 2023 at UPMC Altoona Hospital.  He was born on September 4, 1953 in Bedford, a son of the late Francis J. and Doris Jean (Harclerode) Phillips Jr. On June 30, 1978 in Bedford he married Peggy (Reynolds) Phillips who preceded him in death on April 14, 2013.  He is survived by two children: Kelley Phillips of Bedford, and Brigetta Pieper of Springfield, IL; seven grandchildren; his golden retriever Sophie, and his...

Richard Pilukaitis Sr., 72, of Schellsburg died on Monday, February 20, 2023 at UPMC Altoona Hospital. He was born on December 5, 1950 in South Plainfield, NJ a son of the late Victor and Margaret (Weishop) Pilukaitis. On November 5, 1993 in Lancaster, PA he married Deborah (Lau) Pilukaitis who survives along with the following family: one son Richard Pilukaitis Jr. and wife Elizabeth of Galeton; a daughter Christine Wanzer of Lancaster; two step-sons: Christopher Schrum of Bedford, and Eric...

Barry L. Hershberger, 76 of Bedford, died on Wednesday, February 15, 2023 at his residence. He was born on September 28, 1946 in Bedford, a son of the late John R. and Madolyn (Motto) Hershberger. On December 26, 1967, in Cumberland, MD, he married Deanna “Dea” M. (Rader) Hershberger who preceded him in death on April 1, 2017. He is survived by a grandson Blain Hershberger and wife Lauren of Somerset; a former daughter-in-law Heidi Showalter and husband Donald of Bedford;...

James E. Berkey, 67, of Bedford, died on Friday, February 10, 2023 at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital in Pittsburgh. He was born on August 17, 1955 in Everett a son of the late Luther E. and M. Pauline (Egolf) Berkey. On March 26, 1977 in Bedford, he married Mitzi (Shaffer) Berkey who survives along with a son, Lukas Berkey and wife Christal of Everett; two grandchildren: Cory J. Berkey and Benjamin L. Berkey; one sister, Pamela Berkey of Mechanicsburg; one brother-in-law, Mike Shaffer and wife...

Martha E. Cornell, 69, of Everett, died on Thursday, February 9, 2023 at UPMC Bedford Hospital. She was born on March 21, 1953 in Cumberland a daughter of the late Arch E. and Iona E. (Cadwalder) Robinette. On April 2, 1971 in Cumberland, MD, she married Earl F. Cornell and he preceded her in death on August 25, 2006. She is survived by a daughter, Lois Cornell of Everett; two sons:  Elwood and David Cornell both of Everett; two granddaughters: Amber Cornell of Elizabethtown, and...