All Obituaries

Nancy L. Koul 82, of Everett, died Friday, June 5, 2020 at her residence.  She was born on October 9, 1937 in New York, NY a daughter of the late Robert and Anne (Schott) Helmer.  On May 17, 1969 she married Andre E. Koul who preceded her in death on February 26, 2016.  She is survived by a son Jeff Koul and wife Michelle of Severna Park, MD and two granddaughters: Madeline and Julia.  She was preceded in death by a brother Robert Helmer. Nancy spent her childhood in...

Donna J. Mosholder, 79, of Bedford, died on Tuesday, September 22, 2020 at Donahoe Manor Nursing Home. She was born on April 18, 1941, in Schellsburg, a daughter of the late Ellis J. and Athalie (Williams) Foor. She is survived by a son Jeffrey Mosholder of Altoona and a grandson Hunter Mosholder of Raleigh, North Carolina. Donna worked for 20 plus years as a teacher at a cosmetology school in Virginia. She enjoyed collecting antiques and glassware. A graveside service will be held on...

Kaye L. Pogue 80, of Dayton, OH, died on Tuesday, September 22, 2020 at her residence. She was born on January 21, 1940, in New Paris, a daughter of the late Shelah (Nunamaker) Gordon. On September 3, 1959 in Winchester, VA, she married James “Tom” Pogue who preceded her in death on June 17, 2011.  She is survived by a son, James “Tom” Pogue Jr. and wife Trovia of Beavercreek, OH; a daughter, Dianna Mann and husband Bobby of Riverside, OH; three grandchildren;...

Dolores L. Buterbaugh, 85, of Everett, died on Friday September 18, 2020, at Pennknoll Village Nursing Home. She was born on December 3, 1934, in Bedford a daughter of the late David Marshall and Sarah V. (Dibert) Creps. On September 28, 1976, she married Larry G. Buterbaugh and he preceded her in death on March 10, 2018. She is survived by a son Steve Creps of Friedens and one grandson Scott; a brother Rudy L. Creps and wife Joretta of Everett;  three sisters:  Miriam Howsare and...

Martin D. “Marty” Bowman 66, of New Paris, passed away peacefully at UPMC Altoona on September 18, 2020.  The Lord called him home after a courageous battle with cancer.  He was born on September 18, 1954 in Vincennes, IN a son of the late Duane and Vera J. (Smith) Bowman.  On August 26, 1977 in Cumberland, MD he married his best friend Debby (Claycomb) Bowman, who survives along with two sons: Branden Davis and wife Lachele, of Bedford; and Craig Press, of...

Doris M. Leonard 90, of North Ridgeville, OH, formerly of New Paris, passed away at home on Thursday, September 10, 2020, after a short illness.   She was born on February 13, 1930 in New Paris, a daughter of the late Calvin D. and Hazel (Mock) Evans.  On January 30, 1954 in New Paris, she married Richard D. Leonard who preceded her in death on November 5, 2005.  She is survived by a daughter Diana (Richard) Fergus of Westlake, OH; two brothers: Ronald (Aldene) Evans of...

Pearl C. Shoemaker, 96, of Buffalo Mills, died on Friday, September 4, 2020 as a result of smoke inhalation from a house fire. She was born on December 21, 1923, in Bard, a daughter of the late Jacob H. and Annie L. (Corley) Holler. On December 1, 1945, in Cumberland, MD, she married William A. "Bill" Shoemaker who preceded her in death on July 19, 2014.  She is survived by two sons, William E. "Bill" Shoemaker and wife Paulette of Manns Choice, Dale E. Shoemaker and...

Inda K. Logue 85, of Bedford, went to be with her Lord Jesus on Thursday, September 3, 2020 at Donahoe Manor Nursing Home.  She was born on September 24, 1934 in Buffalo Mills, a daughter of the late Oscar B. and Maude (Holler) Waugerman.  On April 11, 1953 in Ellerslie, MD she married Walter M. Logue who preceded her in death on July 31, 2015.  She is survived by two sons: Larry Logue and wife Debbie, of Mechanicsburg, and Jeffrey Logue and wife Jackie, of Bedford; seven...

Audrey N. Young 80, of Schellsburg, died on Monday, August 31, 2020 at UPMC Altoona Hospital.  She was born on March 21, 1940 in Schellsburg, a daughter of the late Emory S. and Carrie A. (Fink) Croyle.  On December 20, 1981 in Fishertown, she married James R. Young, who survives along with the following family: a son Kim A. Morris and wife Brenda of Lewisberry, a son Donald E. Morris and wife Christine of Schellsburg, a daughter Karen S. Forsha of Leola, a daughter Wendy Young of...

Robert W. Turkovich Sr. 83, of Bedford, died Tuesday, August 25, 2020 at UPMC Altoona Hospital.  He was born on October 25, 1936 in Aliquippa a son of the late Michael and Anna (Tomjanovich) Turkovich.  On February 8, 1957 in Winchester, VA he married Phyllis (Meredith) Turkovich who survives along with the following family: a son Robert W. Turkovich Jr., and wife Susan, of Bedford, a son David W. Turkovich and wife Sharon, of Bedford, a daughter Leslie A. Turkovich and wife...

  Dorothy L. Keller, formerly of Bedford, passed away on Tuesday, August 25, 2020 at Rebecca’s Personal Care Home in Everett.  She was born in Madley Hollow, in Buffalo Mills on November 26, 1930 a daughter of the late Lester and Veda (Miller) Lafferty.  On September 23, 1949 in Cumberland, MD, she married George A. Keller who preceded her in death on January 4, 1995.  She is survived by two children, Edward Keller and wife Ellen (Dull), of New Paris, and Judy...

Michelle Stiles, 61, of Bedford died on Sunday, August 16, 2020 at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital. She was born on March 1, 1959, in Bedford, a daughter of the late C. Samuel Thomas and Barbara (Pellatiro) Thomas and companion Gene Koontz of Bedford. On May 14, 1977, in Bedford, she married Michael “Mike” Stiles who survives along with the following family: three sons, Michael “Mikey” Samuel Stiles and wife Julie of Schellsburg, Mark Alonzo Stiles and wife Janelle of...

Annabelle Crist 96, of Bedford, died Wednesday, August 11, 2020 at Donahoe Manor Nursing Home.  She was born on July 17, 1924 in Bedford, a daughter of the late Glenn and Iva James.  On April 28 1945, in Cumberland, MD she married Leon Crist, who survives along with two sons: Gary Crist and wife Brenda, of Waterloo, IN, and Greg Crist and wife Susan, of Bedford; 11 grandchildren; numerous great-grandchildren; and a sister Margaret Verbeck, of Willoughby, OH.  She was preceded...

Kenneth W. Corle Sr., 79, of Roaring Spring, died on Saturday August 8, 2020 at his residence.  He was born on December 20, 1940, in Queen, a son of the late Charles E. and Pearl Amanda (Benton) Corle. He is survived three sons, Kenneth W. Corle Jr. and wife Michelle of Johnstown, James T.  Corle and wife Kim of Etters, Scott E. Corle and wife Christine of New Enterprise, four grandchildren:  Abby Corle, Lauren Pasternacki and husband Scott, Zachary Corle, and Samantha Corle;...

David E. Moorhead II, 48, of Bedford, died on Friday, August 7, 2020 at UPMC Altoona Hospital. He was born on March 10, 1972, in Bedford, a son of David E. Moorhead and wife Joyce of Bedford and the late Debra (Logue) Moorhead. On July 25, 1992, in Buffalo Mills, he married Cara (Price) Moorhead who survives along with a daughter Megan Moorhead of Pittsburgh and a son Trent Moorhead of Bedford.  David was a member of the Bedford United Methodist Church and worked for Kennametal for 22...

Nora M. Birchall 91, of Bedford, previously of Lancaster, died Thursday, August 6, 2020 at Bedford Colonial Courtyard.  She was born on April 7, 1929 in Bedford, a daughter of the late Jacob C. and Pearl E. (Evans) Nave.  On February 14, 1952, in Bedford, she married Warren Birchall who preceded her in death on September 14, 2012.  She is survived by two grandchildren: Wendy and Gwen; five great-grandchildren; a niece Nancy Mickey and husband Timothy, of Bedford, a niece Carol...

  Raymond Kears Barry of Florence, SC, formerly of Bedford, passed away on August 1, 2020, just days after celebrating his 90th birthday.  Ray was born on July 14, 1930, in Mays Landing, NJ a son of the late Andrew A. and Anna Millicent (Turner) Barry.  On August 19, 1950 in Mays Landing, NJ he married Therese Marie (Greene) Barry.  Ray and Therese were happily married for 63 years, living in Mays Landing, NJ before retiring to Bedford, PA in 1991.  Ray served in...

    Betty Jane Wilson 75, of Bedford, died Friday, July 31, 2020 at her residence.  She was born on March 11, 1945 in Cumberland, MD a daughter of the late Clinton A. and Ethel E. (Slonaker) Wilhelm.  On February 23, 1962 in Cumberland, MD she married John C. Wilson, who survives along with the following family: a son Douglas Wilson, of Connecticut, and a daughter Suzanne Marisic widow of Michael, of Bedford; three grandchildren: Benjamin and Morgan Marisic, and Sadie...

  Clyde W. Stinson, 71, of Bedford died Friday, July 31, 2020 at his residence.  He was born on August 5, 1948 in Bedford, the son of the late John Jr. and Nellie Stinson.  He was also preceded in death by his step mother, Evelyn Swartzwelder-Stinson.  He is survived by sisters, Sally Faust and husband Ed, of Chambersburg and Linda Taylor and husband John of Bedford, along with a nephew, nieces and their families.  Clyde was a 1966 graduate of Bedford High...

Paul C. Lear, 82, of Bedford, died on Saturday, July 18, 2020 at Donahoe Manor Nursing Home. He was born on March 6, 1938, in Ore Hill, a son of the late John C. and Stella (Mock) Lear. On July 7, 1969, in Bedford, he married Shirley (Weaver) Lear who survives along with the following family: a daughter Mary Walter and husband H. Bruce Jr. of Osterburg; adopted-granddaughter Catie Shaffer of Osterburg; and a brother John H. Lear widower of Jane of Roaring Spring.  He was preceded in...

Mary C. Letrent, 51, of Bedford, passed peacefully on Saturday, July 18, 2020 at her residence. She was born on July 1, 1969, in Everett, a daughter of Richard and Constance Marie (Dzmura) Letrent. Along with her parents she is survived by the following family: a brother Richard J. Letrent of Hamilton, NJ; a brother William M. Letrent and wife Tonia of Bedford, a sister Connie Lamb and husband Tom of Bedford; a brother Stephen P. Letrent and wife Kristen of Princeton, NJ; and six nieces...

Lisa Louise Irvin 62, of Bedford, died Saturday, July 18, 2020 at her residence.  Lisa was born on May 1 1958, in Bedford a daughter of the late Willis T. and Julia E. (Strait) Irvin. She is survived by her children: Catheryn E. Clark and Willis T. Clark; and a granddaughter, Ciara Morris; two sisters: Willa Irvin, of Peoria, AZ and Barbara Kedell, of Schuylkill Haven; a nephew, Peter Pritiskutch of Schuylkill Haven; and two nieces: Hannah and Elizabeth Snell of Arizona. She was...

David S. Imler 63, of Everett, died Wednesday, July 15, 2020 at Family Place Hospice -Canterbury Place in Pittsburgh.  He was born on January 5, 1957 in Everett, a son of the late H. Shimer “Doc” and Alice (Imgrund).  On July 4, 1987 in Ellenton, FL he married Linda (Gile) Imler, who preceded him in death on January 18, 2008.  He is survived by numerous cousins, an Aunt and extended family. David worked for Keller Engineers and several other firms as a Field...

Glenda Sue (Streett) Ely 74, of Bedford, died Wednesday, July 15, 2020 at UPMC Altoona Hospital after a lengthy illness.  She was born on February 21, 1946 in Cumberland, MD a daughter of the late Glentis I. and Flora R. (Rose) Streett.  On August 6, 1966 in Bedford, she married Philip Ely who survives along with the following family: a son Phillip Wayne Ely and wife Kathleen of Ashburn, VA and a daughter Karen Sue (Ely) Anderson and husband Glenn “Buddy” of Bedford;...

Vera J. Bowman, 90, of New Paris, died on Tuesday July 14, 2020, at Donahoe Manor Nursing Home. She was born on June 4, 1930, in Bicknell, IN.  She married Duane Bowman in 1951 in Bicknell, IN and he preceded her in death on August 28, 2001. She is survived by two sons: Marty Bowman and wife Debby of New Paris, and Scott Bowman and wife Shellie of Mechanicsburg; six grandchildren:  Denise Duncan, Kelsi and Madi Bowman, Craig Press, Branden Davis, and Brandi Lehman; and 11 great...

Dr. H. Eric McDonald, 70, of Everett, died on Wednesday, July 1, 2020 at Pennknoll Village Nursing Home.  He was born on June 2, 1950 in Altoona a son of the late Ross F. and Bracey (Claar) McDonald.  On July 17, 1976 in Reedsville, he married Joan (Wilson) McDonald who survives along with the following family: a son Jackson K. McDonald, of Lewistown, a son Ross W. McDonald, of Everett, a daughter Darah K. E. McDonald, of Everett; and a brother William J. McDonald and wife...

Mary Lou Shryock, 92, of Bedford, died on Saturday, June 27, 2020, at Donahoe Manor Nursing Home. She was born on August 23, 1927, in Clearville, a daughter of the late Marshall and Bernice (Chamberlain) Morris. On March 27, 1948, in Cumberland, MD, she married Roy A. Shryock who preceded her in death on July 2, 2004. She is survived by two daughters: Carol Siegfried of Bedford, and Sharon Hine husband Rob also of Bedford, one son, Gary Shryock and wife Carla of Clearville; five...

Donna Jean McGowan, nee Kirkham, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 24, 2020 in Hilton Head, South Carolina during an extended stay with family. She was born on May 1, 1933 in Chicago, IL, the eldest daughter of C. Ward and Hannah E. Kirkham. On September 25, 1954, she married Martin V. McGowan, who preceded her in death on October 9, 1999. Donna was the beloved mother of eight children:  Lawrence McGowan and wife Karen of Cambridge, MD; Terrence McGowan of Harrisburg; Kevin...

  Robert Frank Graser 92, of Valrico, FL died June 24, 2020 at Melech Hospice House, Temple Terrace, FL.  He was born on November 19, 1927 in Johnstown, a son of the late Adolph Vollbrecht. and Agnes (Walsh) Zaph.  On April 10, 1947 in Johnstown he married Shirley Mae (Berkstresser) Graser who preceded him in death on January 16, 2014.  He is survived by the following family: a daughter, Christine Hamric, of Valrico, FL; a daughter, Roberta Vigar, of Stow, OH; a son,...

Charles S. Pensyl Sr., 71, of Bedford, died on Wednesday, June 10, 2020, at UPMC Altoona Hospital. He was born on April 5, 1949, in Bedford, a son of the late Milton L. and Geraldine (Benna) Pensyl. On April 3, 1976, in Bedford, he married Jackie (Carson) Pensyl who preceded him in death on May 27, 2013. He is survived by a son Charles S. Pensyl Jr. and wife Amy of Bedford; two daughters Robin M. Hogenmiller and husband John; and Vicki L. Clapper and husband Mike all of Bedford; two...