All Obituaries

Patricia A. Smith 79, of Bedford, died on Wednesday, December 1, 2021 at Donahoe Manor Nursing Home. She was born on November 23, 1942, in Los Angeles, CA a daughter of the late John William and Ruth Elizabeth (Smith) Mallory. On May 19, 1962 in Deerbrooke, WI she married Robert Smith who survives along with a daughter, Deborah Lee (Smith) Bolton and husband Bernard of Bedford; one granddaughter Stephanie Smith and husband Brandon of Bedford, two sisters Susan Johnson of South Carolina and...

Betty A. Hoagland 85, of Bedford, died Monday, November 29, 2021 at Nancy’s Personal Care Home.  She was born on June 7, 1936 in Ellerslie, MD a daughter of the late Ralph and Mabel (Zeigler) Kramph.  On August 23, 1962 in Towson, MD she married Donald Hoagland who survives along with numerous nieces and nephews; and sister Janey Williams and husband James, of Florida.  Betty graduated from the Sinai School of Nursing in Baltimore, MD and was Registered Nurse at the...

Kathryn Lynn Avery 75, of Markleysburg formerly of Bedford, died Wednesday, November 24, 2021 at Quality Life Services in Markleysburg.  She was born on June 9, 1946 in Bedford a daughter of the late Fred G. and Hilda (Weber) Mardorff.  She is survived by the following siblings: Carolyn Suzanne Lynch widow of Daniel, of Short Gap, W.Va., Michael W. Mardorff of Harrisburg, Elizabeth “Betsy” Snider and husband Bernard “Tweet” of New Enterprise, Marianne Rogers...

Ruth Ann Moreland, 60, of Bedford died on Saturday, November 20, 2021 at Cleveland Clinic in Ohio. She was born on July 16, 1961, in Roaring Spring, a daughter of the late John L. and Vilma J. (Stevenson) Scott. On March 17, 2014 in Cumberland, MD, she married Robert C. Moreland and he preceded her in death on April 12, 2019.  She is survived by a son Allen N. Bridges Jr., of Bedford; two grandchildren David Lee Yarwood of Duncansville and Alexis Ann Elaine Bridges of Blue Knob; one...

Margaret “Peggy” Helen Wroe Crawford 67, of Bedford died on Saturday, November 20, 2021 at her residence. She was born on March 17, 1954 at Travis AFB in CA, a daughter of the late Robert and Margaret Helen (Robinson) Wroe. On October 18, 1994, in Bedford, she married William Lee Crawford who survives along with a brother, Robert Wroe and wife Christi of Bedford; two sisters, Helen Kline and husband Ralph of Frederick, MD; and Katherine Benezra and husband Paul of Fayetteville,...

Sheryll Deffibaugh 72, of Imler, died Friday November 19, 2021 at her residence.  She was born on January 14, 1949 in Bedford a daughter of the late Ralph J. and Myrtle A. “Peg” (Marshall) Feegle.  On June 16, 1995 in Winchester, VA she married Kerry Deffibaugh, who preceded her in death on April 9, 2017.  She is survived by the following family: a son Rodney Harclerode and wife Barb, of Johnstown, a daughter Beth Wise and special friend Buddy, of Lancaster, a...

Mabel L. Miller 76, of Bedford, died November 18, 2021 at Nancy’s Personal Care Home.  She was born on February 18, 1945 in Du Bois, a daughter of the late Harris and Velma (Starr) Haag.  On June 15, 1963 in Chestnut Grove, PA she married Rev. Gerald H. Miller who preceded her in death on November 11, 2017.  She is survived by the following family: a son Jerry R. Miller and wife Tonya, of Bedford, a daughter Marcie A. Hillegass and husband Brad, of Schellsburg, a son...

Howard “Rocky” Talbott 78, of Centerville, died on Thursday, November 18, 2021 at UPMC Western Maryland. He was born on December 14, 1942, in Bedford, a son of the late Glenwood and Pearl (Miller) Talbott.  He married his wife of 58 years Sondra (Yost) Talbott in 1963 and she survives along with two daughters:  Susan Talbott and special friend Randy Womack of Suffolk, VA; Melinda Hamilton and husband Gene of Short Gap, WV; one grandson Cole Hamilton of Short Gap, WV;...

Reta J. Barefoot, 93 of Indiana formerly of Bedford, died on Wednesday, November 17, 2021 at Beacon Ridge Nursing Home in Indiana. She was born on August 2, 1928 in Bedford a daughter of the late Russell James and Marion (Crissman) Smith. In April of 1947 in Winchester, VA, she married Clair Roy Barefoot who preceded her in death on May 22, 1978. She is survived by two sons: Kerry J. Barefoot and wife Rose of Bedford; Charles R. Barefoot and wife Jane of South Carolina; a daughter Sheryl L....

Roger Quarry 61, of Bedford, died Wednesday, November 17, 2021 at his residence.  He was born on September 4, 1960 in Roaring Spring, a son of the late Roger and Jeanette (Yingling) Quarry.  On August 22, 1987 in Bedford he married Melesa (Stiffler) Quarry who survives along with a son Skylar J. Quarry, of Bedford; three sisters: Sandra Price, of New Enterprise, Sharon Fleck and husband Theodore III, of Newburg, and Linda Barnette, of Imler; and numerous nieces and nephews. ...

Desirae L. Henderson, 40 of Altoona, died on Sunday, November 14, 2021 at UPMC Altoona Hospital. She was born on September 12, 1981, in Arlington, VA, to the parents of David and Deborah (Will) Henderson who survive along with five children:  Daemia L. Henderson of Edinboro; Draven L. Henderson of Bedford; Emma K. Henderson; Ethan A. Henderson; and Zaraya E. Henderson all of Altoona; Maternal grandparents Donna and Stan Stayer of Roanoke, West Virginia and Robert and...

Dwight R. Maule 74, of Bedford, died Friday November 12, 2021 at UPMC Somerset Hospital.  He was born on October 22, 1947 in Somerset a son of the late Jonas and Helen (Carns) Blystone.  He is survived by the following family: special friend Bonnie Gardner, whom he loved very much, of Bedford; and her children: Walter Lape, Terry Risbon, and Troy Todd Risbon; a step-son James W. King, of Rockwood; a step-daughter Annessa Stahlman, and her children whom he loved dearly; four...

  Kenneth R. Brown 83, of Bedford, went to be with his Lord and Savior on  Friday, November 12, 2021 at UPMC Altoona Hospital.  He was born on November 22, 1937 in Bedford, a son of the late F. Ross and Orma K. (Zembower) Brown.  He is survived by a sister Leah K. Jones, of Bedford; two nieces: Lori Fowle, of Loganton; and Julie Ross, of Rocky Ridge, MD; and a nephew Jeffrey Davidson, of Everett.  He was preceded in death by a sister Edythe Timmerman; a niece...

  Mary Ellen Arnold 93, a resident of Homewood at Martinsburg, formerly of Bedford, died Thursday, November 11, 2021.  She was born on October 26, 1928 in Bedford a daughter of the late Joseph C. and Grace Edna (May) Ritchey.  On June 1, 1947 in Cumberland, MD she married William Dale Arnold who preceded her in death on May 22, 2014.  She is survived by two daughters: Sue Ellen Miller and husband Jack, of Jamestown, NC, and Ann Morgan and husband Mark, of LaVale, MD; a...

  Lois P. Smith Holleran 85, of Bedford, died Monday, November 8, 2021 at UPMC Bedford Hospital.  She was born on March 10, 1936 in Bedford, a son of the late Fred and Doris (Hann) Wilfong.  She is survived by the following family: a son Roger Smith and wife Janis, of Bedford, a daughter Karen Smith and husband Tracey, of Schellsburg, a son Mark Smith, of Buffalo Mills; four grandchildren: Kevin Smith, Adam Smith, Joseph Smith, and Karlie Frederick; three great-grandchildren:...

Elsie Louise Cornell 84, of Bedford, died Sunday, November 7, 2021 at Meyersdale Healthcare & Rehabilitation.  She was born on September 29, 1937 in Bedford, a daughter of the late Donald and Amy (Heit) Weaverling.  On November 17, 1956 in Bedford she Married Floyd Allen Cornell who preceded her in death on August 20, 2003.  She is survived by two sons: Michael Cornell and wife Heather, and Jeff Cornell and wife Kris; and a daughter Amy Musselman and husband Carl, all of...

  Randy Lee Batzel 59, of Bedford went to be with the Lord on Saturday, November 6, 2021 at his home.  He was born on March 8, 1962 in Bedford, a son of the late Thomas R. Batzel and Lorraine (Border) and Cloyd Batzel.  On September 22, 2001 he married Mary Batzel who survives along with the following family: a daughter Julia Reffner, a daughter Shayna Batzel and companion Thomas Wylie, and a son Matthew Batzel; all of Bedford; a grandson Braylen Pettit; two sisters: Deb...

Phillip Hyler Ely III 76, of Bedford, died on Tuesday, November 2, 2021 at Victoria House at Spring House Estates due to renal failures and complications with cancer. Phil was born July 8, 1945, in Bedford a son of the late Phillip “Doc” H. and Vera (Housel) Ely II.  On August 6, 1966 in Bedford he married his high school sweetheart Glenda Sue (Streett) Ely who preceded him in death on July 15, 2020.  Phil is survived by his two children; a son Phillip Wayne Ely and...

Melva C. (Mel) Taylor of Bedford died Friday October 29, 2021 at her residence.  She was born June 17, 1949 in Dundalk, MD, the daughter of Melvin C. and Evelyn  Abendschein.  She was preceded in death by her parents and a stepson Barry Sullivan of Baltimore, MD.  She is survived by her husband Barry N. Taylor of Bedford, a son Joseph Sullivan and fiance Christy of Mechanicsville, Va. and daughter Misty Sullivan Snellings and husband Stanley (Tre) also of Mechanicsville...

Betty Lorene Shaffer, 94 of Bedford, died on Wednesday, October 27, 2021 at her residence. She was born on March 20, 1927 in Bedford, a daughter of the late D. Edward and Margaret May (Diehl) Wakefield. On December 24, 1944 in Friends Cove, she married Eugene H. Shaffer who preceded her in death on February 17, 2001. She is survived by three sons: Terry E. Shaffer and wife Fran of Las Vegas, NV; Gary D. Shaffer and wife Rebecca of Bedford; Joe A. Shaffer and wife Judith of Lititz; two...

Marion “Marnie” Beatty 74, of Bedford, passed away Wednesday, October 27, 2021 with her family by her side.  She was born in 1947; Marnie was a graduate of Edinboro State.  She spent her career teaching 7th grade at Chestnut Ridge School District. Her favorite saying was, “The best thing about 7th graders is they will try anything. The worst thing is they will try anything.”  She will be missed by all who knew her. Marnie was preceded in passing...

Alonda N. “Loni” Braman 83, of Bedford, passed away peacefully on October 22, 2021, with her children by her side, after complications from a stroke. She was born on August 9, 1938 in Manns Choice a daughter of the late Clarence Andrew and Margaret Priscilla (Bagley) Scritchfield.  On July 30, 1955 in Bedford, she married Benedict J. “Ben” Braman, who preceded her in death on September 17, 2008.  She is survived by the following family: a son Daniel Braman...

William E. Fisher Jr. 84 of Bedford died Thursday, October 21, 2021 at UPMC Altoona Hospital.  He was born on August 30, 1937 in Cumberland, MD a son of the late William E. and Edna Almeda (Hagar) Fisher Sr.  On August 3, 1974 in Miami, OK he married Linda (Sigler) Fisher who survives along with the following family: a daughter Tina Preston, of Cumberland, MD, a daughter Renee Minke and husband John, of Keyser, WV, a son William E. Fisher III and wife Regina, of Hopewell; a...

  Jack L. Seifert 86 of Bedford, died Thursday, October 21, 2021 at Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital in Altoona.  He was born on March 15, 1935, in Wolfsburg, a son of the late Martin J. and Eva G. (Clites) Seifert.  On November 24, 1955 in Bedford, he married Beverly V. (Arnold) Seifert who preceded him in death on August 5, 2007.  He is survived by three daughters: Lisa Shaffer and husband Brian of Bedford, Wendy Fleegle and husband Barry, of Manns Choice, Tina...

Marion Berger, 93, of Bedford, died on Tuesday, October 12, 2021 at her residence. She was born on December 7, 1927 in Philadelphia, a daughter of the late William E. and Anna (Simpers) Berger. She was the last surviving member of her immediate family. She was a member of the Bedford Christian and Missionary Alliance Church, and spent most of her working career in Philadelphia. Funeral services and burial will be private.  Arrangements by the Timothy A. Berkebile Funeral Home in...

Cherie M. Mehle 60, of Centerville, died Saturday, October 9, 2021 at home.  She was born on December 20, 1960 in Midland, MI, a daughter of the late Maurice and Lucille (Childress) Bovear.  On May 21, 1994, in Virginia Beach, VA she married Michael Mehle who survives along with three daughters: Erin M. Winter and husband Jesse, of Clare, MI, Valerie Mehle and fiancé Garrett Santori, of Old Hickory, TN, Stephanie Basso, of San Diego, CA; two sons: Kyle M. Mehle, of Norfolk,...

  Harvey John Beamer 68, of Bedford, died Friday, October 8, 2021 at UPMC Altoona Hospital.  He was born on August 18, 1953 in Meyersdale a son of the late Henry Joyce and Elizabeth S. (Shipley) Beamer.  He is survived by three sisters: Mary Katherine Bryan widow of Herbert Donald, of Flovilla, GA, Elizabeth Ann Warner widow of Tom, of Fort Davis, TX, and Martha Beamer, of Oakdale; and numerous nieces and nephews. John graduated from Meyersdale High School class of 1971, and...

Ronald J. “Joey” Mock, 51, of Bedford died on Friday, October 1, 2021 at Magee-Womens Hospital of UPMC in Pittsburgh. He was born on June 20, 1970 in Altoona, a son of the late Ronald Mock and Beverly Mock who survives of Bedford. He is also survived by a sister Jeanne Replogle and husband Donald of Manns Choice; a brother Kevin David Mock and wife Denise of Bedford; three nieces, Rebecca Replogle of Waynesboro; Kristin Replogle of Manns Choice; and Shayla Mock of...

Jay Allen Benton Jr., 58, of Bedford died on Thursday, September 30, 2021 at UPMC Altoona Hospital. He was born on April 25, 1963 in Martinsburg a son of the late Jay Allen Benton Sr. and Dolores Elvira (Feathers) Benton who survives on Martinsburg. Also surviving are a son Andrew Benton and wife Katelynn of Bedford; two grandchildren:  Aubree and Blake; a sister Carol Harr and husband George of Claysburg; and a brother Brian Benton and wife Sheila of Central City.  He was preceded...

Bonnie L. Blackburn, 89 of Bedford died on Thursday, September 30, 2021 at Donahoe Manor Nursing Home. She was born on November 19, 1931 in Pontiac, MI, a daughter of the late Russell E. and Vera (Heatherly) Bowser.  On July 29, 1950 in Bedford, she married Robert Barnett Blackburn who preceded her in death on September 25, 2014.  She is survived by the following family: two sons,   Robert B. Blackburn Jr. and wife Dorothy of Everett; Jeffrey R. Blackburn and wife Jackie...