All Obituaries

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...

William Michael Vreeland Sr., 80, of Bedford, died on Tuesday, June 9, 2020 at his residence. He was born on March 7, 1940, in Orange, NJ, a son of the late William N. and Kathryn Dorothy (Erhardt) Vreeland. On March 22, 1982, in Charlotte, NC, he married Dianne (Clark) Vreeland who survives along with the following family: two sons, William “Mike" Vreeland Jr. and wife Juniata of Wilmington, DE; Kenneth Vreeland of Newark, DE; a step-daughter Annette C. Bohannan of Everett; two...

  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...

Laura A. Tholen, 53, of Hollidaysburg, died on Thursday, June 4, 2020 peacefully at home. She was born on May 1, 1967, in Biloxi, MS a daughter of Larry Sadler Sr. of Millington, TN and Joy (Newbaker) Blackburn of Bedford. On April 17, 1987, in Kenner, LA, she married Brian Tholen who survives along with the following family: two daughters, Ashley R. Tholen of Hollidaysburg, Amber L. Tholen of Claysburg; a granddaughter Evelyn; a brother, Larry Sadler Jr. and wife Jessica of Apollo; and a...

Charlotte Marie Perdew 92, of Bedford, died on Friday May 29, 2020 at Pennknoll Village Nursing Home. She was born on April 19, 1928, in Cumberland, MD a daughter of the late Orie and Gladys (Wolford) Nelson. On November 15, 1947, in Cumberland, MD, she married Donald E. Perdew and he preceded her in death on May 11, 2004. She is survived by four daughters: Nancy Crawford and husband Paul Jr. of Bedford Valley; Deborah Desmond and husband Thomas of Alamo, CA; Diane Braman and husband Anthony...

James “Fred” Hunter, 88, of Bedford, died on Wednesday, May 27, 2020 at UPMC Western Maryland. He was born on March 16, 1932, in Natrona Heights, a son of the late William V. and Lillian (Crytzer) Hunter. He is survived by longtime friend Jackie Kane of Bedford. Fred spent most of his life working in Florida before moving to Bedford. Funeral Services will be private and held at the convenience of the family. Arrangements by the Timothy A. Berkebile Funeral Home, in...

Evelyn T. Pavic, 93, of New Paris, died on Wednesday May 27, 2020 at the Harmony House in Johnstown.  She was born on March 22, 1927, in Warrenton, a daughter of the late Robert M. and Grace (Scott) Taylor. On July 26, 1921, in Washington D.C., she married John N. Pavic who preceded her in death on March 8, 2000.  Evelyn worked in commercial banking in Washington, D.C. Funeral Services will be private.  Burial at Little Georgetown Cemetery in Broad Run, VA. Arrangements by...

  Shirley M. Irwin 79 of Bedford, went to be with her Lord and Savior Monday, May 25, 2020 at UPMC Altoona Hospital.  The beauty of her music and unconditional love will truly be missed.  She was born on April 16, 1941 in King a daughter of the late Ralph and Anna (Harr) Bowser.  On July 29, 1961 in Bedford, she married her soul mate James Irwin who survives along with their two sons: Daniel Irwin and wife Diane, of Texas, and Edward Irwin, of Bedford; three...

Virginia B. “Gin” (Vaneiken) Springer Way, 80 of Fishertown, died May 21, 2020 at Pennknoll Village Nursing Home.  She was born on June 20, 1939 in Windber, a daughter of the late Albert and Mildred (Naugle) Vaneiken Sr.  On December 14, 1957 she married Ronald W. Springer who preceded her in death on December 31, 1971.  On April 26, 1980 in Bedford, she married Roy T. “Pappy” Way, who preceded her in death on September 10, 2016.  She is survived...

James Robert Best, 45, of Bedford, passed away on Wednesday, May 20, 2020. He was born on January 10, 1975, in Sodus Point, NY, a son of James L. Best and companion Judy Miller whom Jamie called “Mom”. He is survived by numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, including a very special cousin that he was close to Rebecca L. Abrino.  Jamie is also survived by his girlfriend Angie Clark.  A private graveside service will be held at Messiah Lutheran Church Cemetery with Rev. Jack...

Orville W. Keel 71, of Bedford, died Wednesday, May 13, 2020 at his residence.  He was born on February 23, 1949 in Roaring Spring, a son of the late William and Elsie (Hann) Keel.  On June 30, 1972 in Bedford he married Sharon (Price) Keel who survives along with the following family: Tim Keel and companion Patricia Fleck, of New Enterprise, an estranged daughter Amy Craig, of North Carolina; two granddaughters: Tori Craig, of New Enterprise, and Abbey Craig, of North Carolina; a...

Norman D. “Smitty” Smith 79, of Everett, died Monday, May 11, 2020 at his residence.  He was born on May 17, 1940 in Bedford a son of Lulu Jean (Smith) Nunamaker.  He is survived by the following family: a son Jeff Smith, of Everett, a son Jerry Smith widower of Michele Jo Foreman Smith, of Everett, a son Ken Smith and significant other Debra Hastings Cogan, of Everett, a daughter, Karen Diehl widow of David, of Warfordsburg, a daughter Jody Smith, of Mifflintown, and a...

Cynthia A. Sheets 50, of Cumberland Valley, died Sunday, May 10, 2020 at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital.  She was born on March 9, 1970 in Huntingdon a daughter of the late Jackie (Miller) Whitsel.  On April 27, 2009 in Alexandria, she married John Sheets, who survives along with two sons Cole Michael Gross, at home, and Tyler Scott, of Huntingdon; a sister Billie, a brother Troy; and an aunt and uncle who were like her parents, Bob and Judy Miller, of Mt. Union. Funeral services will...

Patricia B. “Pat” Clingerman 79, of Everett, died on Friday, May 8, 2020 at her residence.  She was born on June 14, 1940 in Saxton, a daughter of the late David and Bertha (Ritchey) Bulger.   On December 14, 1960 in Cumberland, MD she married Joseph “Fred” Clingerman who survives along with a daughter Sandra Fletcher and husband Jeff of Everett, a son Joseph Clingerman of Harrisonville; three grandchildren: Tricia Foor, Corey Clingerman, and Taylor...

Joseph R. Sellers 65, of Bedford, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, May 7, 2020.  He was born on April 10, 1955 in Everett, a son of Bernie R. Sellers, of Everett, and the late Donna (Burkett) Sellers.  On November 9, 1974 in Bedford he married Vickie (Way) Sellers who survives along with a son, Jeremy Sellers of Bedford; a brother Jim Sellers and wife Beth of Bedford; mother-in-law Doris Weaverling; a sister-in-law Kitty Ellis and husband William of Hollidaysburg; a...

Merle E. Diehl 95, of Bedford, died Wednesday, May 6, 2020 at Pennknoll Village Nursing Home.  He was born on November 5, 1924 in Bedford, a son of the late Lloyd E. and Mary (Beegle) Diehl.  On October 6, 1950 in Bedford he married Ruth (Koontz) Diehl who preceded him in death on February 16, 2020.  He is survived by two daughters: Donna K. Roberts and husband Sam, of Bedford, and Doris M. Evans and husband Dean, of Red Lion; a son Jerry L. Diehl, of Bedford; five...

Colonel Harry H. Clark Jr. 91 of Bedford died on Wednesday April 29, 2020 at James E. Van Zandt VA Medical Center in Altoona. He was born on September 26, 1928, in Reedsville, WV, a son of the late Harry H. Clark Sr. and Mabel E. (Mayfield) Clark. He is survived by his three children, and his companion of more than 20 years Pinky Newberry and her family.  He was preceded in death by a sister, Edna Clark Evans and surviving are her children: Randy, Sandy, and Kim. Colonel was a member...

  Clive Owen Wolfe 86, of Schellsburg, died Sunday, April 26, 2020 at his residence.  He was born on February 13, 1934 in Bedford, a son of the late Chuck and Catharine (Horne) Wolfe.  On April 26, 1957 in Jeannette he married Shirley (Domer) Wolfe who survives along with a daughter Sandy Young and husband Jim, of Seneca Rocks, WV; and a daughter-in-law, Dawn Wolfe, of Leola.  He was preceded in death by a son, Mark Wolfe. Clive was a Veteran, and member and treasurer...

Walter L. Bohn (Doc), 94, of Bedford, went home to be with the Lord and join his lovely wife, Patty, on Easter Sunday, at Pennknoll Village Nursing Home. He was born on November 7, 1925, in Bedford, a son of the late Harvey and Mary (Hurley) Bohn. On October 27, 1958, he married his better half, Elizabeth C. (Wareham) Bohn in Winchester, VA, who preceded him in death on September 18, 2015.  He is survived by the following family: a son Eric Bohn & wife Terri of Irwin; a son Michael...

  Thomas M. Mortimore 77, of Bedford died Saturday, April 11, 2020 at Donahoe Manor Nursing Home.  He was born on October 19, 1942 in Wolfsburg a son of the late James R. “Bob” and Helen R. (Clites) Mortimore.  On October 29, 1976 he married Linda (Holler) Mortimore who survives along with a daughter, Amy Wartluft and husband Keith, of Manns Choice; twin grandsons: Colton and Tanner; a brother Harry Mortimore, and wife Mary, of Bedford; a brother Richard Mortimore...

Velma L. Dawson, 90, of Schellsburg, died on Wednesday, April 8, 2020 at UPMC Western Maryland. She was born on September 27, 1929, in Somerset, a daughter of the late William and Viola (Hook) Emerick. In 1952 in Bedford, she married Earl James Dawson who preceded her in death on August 5, 2008. She is survived by the following family: two daughters, Mary Ann Lilly widow of George of Ellerslie, MD, Carol Dietz and husband Barry of Keyser, WV; two sons:  James "Moe" Dawson of...

Larry A. Hann, 87, of Bedford, died on Saturday April 4, 2020 at his residence. He was born on December 4, 1932, in Bedford a son of the late William and Pearl (Bartholow) Hann. He is survived by a daughter, Pamela Hann of Port Orange, FL. He was preceded in death by a brother, Dempsey Weimer, and a sister, Lois Carl. Larry drove truck most of his life. He was an Army veteran that served during Korea.  He was a member of the Bedford VFW Post # 7527, Bedford American Legion Post # 113,...

Marjorie M. Horner, 90, of Bedford, died on Saturday, April 4, 2020 at Pennknoll Village Nursing Home. She was born on October 3, 1929, in Hopewell, a daughter of the late Lawrence   and Mary (Helsel) McGee. On October 23, 1955 in Cumberland, MD she married John C. "Bud" Horner who preceded her in death on February 6, 2004. She is survived by a son Lorn L. Horner and wife Virginia of Bedford; a daughter Betty Lou Rapsky and husband Frank of Central City; three...

Arden Errol Moser 79, of Alexandria, VA died Friday, March 27, 2020 at Capital Caring Health Halquist Center.  He was born February 23, 1941 in Salisbury, a son of the late Gordon William and Helen Viola (Bodes) Moser.  He is survived by two sisters: Rebecca Toth and husband Timothy, of Schellsburg, and Elizabeth Speicher and husband Joseph, of Manns Choice; two aunts: Aretta Mae “Sally” Moser, of Sterling, VA and Gladys Demuth, of Lutherville-Timonium, MD, and many...

Maynard D. Diehl, 79, of Buffalo Mills, died on Friday March 26, 2020 at UPMC Western Maryland. He was born on October 4, 1940, in Fossilville, a son of the late Dwight and Mary Emma (Shaffer) Diehl. On August 22, 1960, in Corrigansville, MD, he married Merdieth (Lease) Diehl who survives along with the following family: two sons: Rodney Diehl and wife Barbara of Bedford, and Craig Diehl and wife Stacy also of Buffalo Mills; two daughters, Angela Tomlinson and husband Curt of LaVale, MD, and...

John E. Snyder 87, of Bedford, died Tuesday, March 24, 2020 at Donahoe Manor Nursing Home.  He was born on July 29, 1932 in Chambersburg a son of the late Edward B. and Mary S. (Sites) Snyder.  On August 15, 1955 in Hagerstown he married Marilyn (Warren) Snyder who survives along with a daughter, Deborah Elmy widow of Jack, of Waynesboro; four grandchildren: David and Gregory Meyers, Tim and Sarah Elmy; seven great-grandchildren: Madison, Melia, and Eve Meyers, Breanna Cooke, Luna...