All Obituaries

Shirley A. Hearn, 89, of Bedford, died on Friday, July 16, 2021 at Pennknoll Village Nursing Home. She was born on February 8, 1932, in Ligonier, a daughter of the late George R. and Alzada (Bills) Bowlby. On August 5, 1951, in Cumberland, MD, she married Richard F. Hearn Sr. and he preceded her in death on October 1, 2003.  She is survived by a daughter:  Debra Corle and husband Rusty of Bedford; four grandchildren: Heidi Showalter and husband Donald of Bedford; Christopher Corle...

Carole A. Henry 84, of Bedford, died on Friday July 16, 2021 at UPMC Bedford Memorial Hospital. She was born on August 6, 1936, in Detroit, MI a daughter of the late Elmer and Meda (Carbaugh) Semmler. She was preceded in death by two husbands, Pete Wright and Jack Henry. She is survived by two sons: Steve Wright of Ebensburg, and Chris Wright of Schellsburg; two step-daughters, Bev O'Henry and husband Bob O’Neal of Lewisberry; Bonnie Bleicher  and husband Brian of Woodbury;...

John DeHaven Anderson 72, of Centerville, died Friday, July 16, 2021 at his residence.  He was born on July 6, 1949 in Philadelphia, a son of the late Albert L. and Margaret (Pickrel) Anderson.  On May 11, 2005, in Gatlinburg, TN he married Patricia (Jordan) Anderson, who survives along with three daughters: Charity Gallagher widow Earl, of Middletown, Gwen Grady and husband Stephen, of Delaware, and Lucinda Anderson and fiancé Chris Bouchard, of Cape Carol, FL; two...

Bettie Louise Mason 87, of Martinsburg, passed away peacefully in her home at Homewood at Martinsburg after a brief illness.   She was born in Linn County, Oregon a daughter of the late Elwyn Rexford Pearl and Edna Mae Scott.  She grew up in Benton County, Oregon and graduated from Corvallis High School. Bettie was a third generation descendant of pioneers who travelled the Oregon Trail to settle in the Brownsville Area of Linn County, Oregon. Bettie was preceded in death by...

Arthur “Junior” Duncan, 81 of Bedford, died on Tuesday, July 6, 2021 at UPMC Altoona Hospital. He was born on February 25, 1940 in Manns Choice, a son of the late Arthur and Margaret (Brant-May) Duncan. On December 7, 1959, in Ellerslie, MD he married Gloria Jean (Milburn) Duncan and she survives along with many nieces and nephews.  He was preceded in death by one sister, Blanche Evelyn Crawley. Arthur worked for Maynard Hall. He enjoyed fishing, camping, and...

Myrle T. Zeller 99, formerly of Bedford, died Sunday, July 4, 2021 at Homewood at Martinsburg.  She was born on August 3, 1921 in Stamford, TX a daughter of the late James Harris and Josephine Matelda (Campbell) Thompson.  On April 9, 1946 in Abilene, TX she married Brockson L. Zeller who preceded her in death on May 7, 1991.  She is survived by two sons: David T. Zeller and wife Denise, of Pittsburgh, and Walter G. Zeller, of Gloucester Point, VA; four grandchildren: Nicole,...

  Harry D. Corle 78, of Bedford, died Saturday, July 3, 2021 at Pennknoll Village.  He was born on February 21, 1943 in Bedford, a son of the late David F. and Alda A. (Jordon) Corle.  On August 10, 1963 in Bedford he married Viola F. (Miller) Corle who survives along with two children: Tina A. Mock and husband Doug, of Inwood, WV, and Tony L. Corle and girlfriend Jessica, of Cessna; four grandchildren: Nicholas Corle, Teresa Mock, Amanda Armstrong, and Scott Mock; three...

Joanne Berry Smouse 78, of Bedford, died on Thursday, June 24, 2021 at her residence.  She was born on September 20, 1942, in Harrisburg, a daughter of the late John Fox and Helen Berry (Eldon) Fox.  She is survived by a son, Michael Hershberger and spouse Daniel Mitchell III of Washington, DC; a sister Linda Jacques, of Indiatlantic, FL, two brothers: Robert Berry and wife Kelly of Harrisburg, and William Berry and wife Kathy of Gettysburg; and her companion Harry Gardner of...

Sherwyn Pensyl 84, of Bedford, died on Tuesday, June 22, 2021 at Rebecca’s Personal Care Home.  She was born on November 10, 1936 in Bedford, a daughter of the late William and Minerva Helen (Cuppett) Amick.  On June 8, 1952, in Bedford she married Daniel G. Pensyl who preceded her in death on August 5, 2017.  She is survived by two daughters: Martha Plummer and husband Jim, of Ruckersville, VA, and Trina Golubosky and husband Lindsey, of Bedford; one son Sherman Pensyl,...

Jean E. England, 93 of Bedford, died on Tuesday, June 22, 2021 at Bedford Colonial Courtyard. She was born on December 2, 1927, in Hyndman, a daughter of the late Ross and Catherine (Yohn) Emerick. On August 27, 1950, in Hyndman, she married William H. England and he preceded her in death on May 17, 2009. She is survived by a daughter Lisa Baker of Everett and her companion Gary Beegle of Bedford; one grandson Daniel R. Baker and wife Aliza of Bedford; and two great-granddaughters: ...

Mary Joan Smith 93, of Meyersdale, formerly of Bedford, died on Saturday, June 5, 2021.  She was born on May 18, 1928 in Johnstown, a daughter of the late Leo and Mary (Hornick) McGuinn.  She was married to Edward J. Smith who preceded her in death on May 24, 1994.  She is survived by two sons: Thomas E. Smith and wife Mary, of Pittsburgh, and Mark R. Smith widower of Holly, of Bedford; a daughter Kathleen S. Bell and husband Douglas, of Berlin; five grandchildren: Mark Smith...

Owen K. Crist 88, of Bedford died on Thursday, May 27, 2021 at Donahoe Manor Nursing Home.  He was born on April 8, 1933 in Pavia a son of the late John Homer and Clara (Dibert) Crist.  On February 17, 1956 at the Trinity Lutheran Church, in Bedford he married Janet (Dishong) Crist who survives along with a son David K. Crist of Palmyra and a daughter Desiree K. Crist of Butler.  He was preceded in death by two brothers: Kendall H. and John H. Crist and a sister Mildred...

  Paula S. “Zoots” “Sotch” Hillegass 67, of Pennknoll Village passed on to her final resting place on Tuesday, May 25, 2021.  She was born on September 11, 1953 in Bedford a daughter of Evan R. and the late Helen M. (Kerr) Hillegass; and step-mother the late Mae L. (Burkett) Hillegass.  She is survived by a daughter Tammy M. (Hillegass) Dorr and fiancé Aric L. Weicht; a grand-daughter who was her entire world Micah E. Dorr (Kyle); two...

  Joyce E. Burkett 86, of Bedford, died Sunday, May 23, 2021 at her residence.  She was born on June 14, 1934 in Weyant a daughter of the late Russell E. and Margaret E. (Barefoot) Weyant.  She was married to William Burkett who preceded her in death.  She is survived by a daughter Deanna Lankey and husband William, of Buffalo Mills; two grandchildren: Jesse Lankey and girlfriend Alicia, and Kayla Lankey and boyfriend Todd; and six grandchildren: Savannah Oberman,...

Jerry C. Rogish 74, of Bedford, died Saturday, May 22, 2021 at Rebecca’s Personal Care Home.  He was born on June 19, 1946 in Uniontown, a son of the late Charles S. “Charlie” and Marquerite (Andria) Rogish.  On December 24, 1980 in Bedford he married Marlene C. (Imler) Rogish who preceded him in death on April 14, 1989.  He is survived by the following family: a daughter Shawne Louise Vance and husband Jake, of Buchannon, WV, a daughter Sheala J. Murphy and...

  Douglas K. Reed 72, of Everett, died Friday, May 21, 2021 at the Victoria House at Spring House Estates.  He was born on April 30, 1949 in Johnstown, a son of the late Emmett Darlington and Golde (McGeary) Reed.  On August 8, 2003, in Johnstown, he married Vivian (Plows) Reed who survives along with a son Kristopher Reed, and a daughter Jennifer Reed, both of Sarasota, FL; a step son Christopher Byroade and wife Bobbi, of New Cumberland, a step-daughter Laura Lynn Kopinski...

Ronald L. Hutzell 82, of Osterburg, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, May 20, 2021 at The Village at Morrisons Cove.  He was born on December 10, 1938 in Johnstown a son of the late George H. and Helen (Henze) Hutzell.   He is survived by his wife Julia (Walker) Hutzell and  a son Andrew Hutzell and wife Kayla of Follansbee, WV, and a daughter Laura O’Marehen and husband Gavin, of Lower Burrell; two grandchildren: Finnegan and Atlas; two sisters: Linda Erb widow...

Donna R. Imler 79, of Bedford, died Thursday, May 20, 2021 at UPMC Altoona Hospital.  She was born on April 2, 1942 in Bedford a daughter of the late Vernon Calvin and Evelyn Mae (Rose) Foor.  She was married to husband Lawrence A. Imler who preceded her in death on May 20, 1980.  She is survived a son Craig Imler and wife Tanya of Manns Choice; two grandchildren: Weston and Madison Imler, of Bedford; and two great-grandchildren: Maxx and Ryder Imler; six sisters: Hazel...

Ruby E. Shoemaker, 89 of Bedford died on Wednesday, May 19, 2021 at her residence.  She was born on February 14, 1932 in Cresaptown, MD a daughter of the late Harry E. and Carrie (Bowman) Shirey Sr. On March 15, 1952 in Cresaptown, MD she married Harold Shoemaker who survives along with three sons: C. Rhett Shoemaker and wife Deborah, Max A. Shoemaker and wife Nancy, and Brooks R. Shoemaker and wife Jennifer, all of Bedford; eight grandchildren: Travis James Shoemaker and wife...

James Michael Kilcoin, 80 of Bedford, died on Wednesday, May 19, 2021 at Donahoe Manor Nursing Home. He was born on May 21, 1940 in Bedford, a son of the late Edward James and Mary Catherine (O'Shea) Kilcoin. He is survived by his life partner of 53 years Douglas Stuart of Bedford; two brothers: Thomas Kilcoin of Long Island, NY, and Joseph Kilcoin wife Donna of Manns Choice; many nieces and nephews; and special friends  Chester and Bobbi Jo Musselman.  He was preceded in death...

  Michael Fleisher 61, of Etters, died Sunday, May 16, 2021 at his residence.  He was born on March 6, 1960 in Charles Town, WV a son of the late Robert “Brad” Fleisher and Violet “Vikki” Moran.  He is survived by his step-mother Marilyn Fleisher Corbett and husband Fred, of Everett; a son Christopher Fleisher, of Camp Hill; a sister Pepper Ottman, of Riverton, WY; two step-brothers: Albert C. Shaulis and wife Rachelle, of Montrose, and S. David...

  Jacqueline J. Koontz 65, of Bedford, died Friday, May 14, 2021 at her residence.  She was born September 28, 1955 in Bedford a daughter of Clyde C. and Ruby Romaine (Messersmith) Casteel.  On June 9, 1973, she married Brad Koontz, who survives along with a son, Eric Koontz and wife Ashley, of Atlanta, GA; a daughter Amy Koontz and husband Jason Gonzalez, of Arlington, VA; four grandchildren: Maggie and Bradley Koontz, Ella and Ethan Gonzalez; a sister, Cathy Manz and...

Joseph S. Miller, 83, of Bedford, died on Friday, May 14, 2021 at UPMC Bedford Memorial Hospital. He was born on October 22, 1937, in Bedford, a son of the late John I. and Margaret (Wertz) Miller. On April 7, 1979 in Bedford, he married Patricia (Jenkins) Miller who preceded him in death on October 1, 2017. He is survived by three sons, James Richard Miller and wife Julie of San Dimas, CA, Joseph Allen Miller and wife Kirstin of Camp Hill, and John Edward Miller and wife Loretta of...

James (Jim) D. Irwin 83, of Bedford, went to be with his Lord and Savior Wednesday, May 12, 2021. He was born February 18, 1938 in Bedford, and proudly served his country from 1956 to 1962 aboard the heavy cruiser USS Newport News along with his late brother Roger Irwin. During his time in the Navy Jim made lifelong friends that he remained in contact throughout his life.  Jim was the son of the late David Carlin and Evelyn Clarissa (Hershberger) Irwin. He married Shirley M. (Bowser)...

Francis A. Tew, 64, of Bedford died on Sunday, May 9, 2021 at Pennknoll Village Nursing Home. He was born on September 11, 1956 in Bedford a son of the late Paul L. and Hazel A. (Miller) Tew. On May 2, 1986 in Bedford he married Catherine (Pensyl) Tew who preceded him in death on January 28, 2019.  He is survived by a son Samuel Tew and wife Shanna of New Paris; five sisters: Grace Blair and husband Ray, Paula Foreman and husband Lee, Jean Benna and husband Robert,  Jane Duncan...

  Donald W. Weaverling Jr. 78, of Bedford, died Sunday, May 9, 2021 at UPMC Altoona Hospital.  He was born on May 22, 1942 in Everett, a son of the late Donald and Amy (Heit) Weaverling Sr.  On June 27, 1970 in Hollidaysburg, he married Gloria (Estep) Weaverling who survives along with a sister, Louise Cornell widow of Allen, of Bedford; two nephews: Michael Cornell and wife Heather, and Jeff Cornell and wife Kris; a niece Amy Musselman and husband Carl; and many loving...

Kenneth C. Diehl 100, of Bedford, died on Monday, May 3, 2021 at his residence.  He was born on January 20, 1921 in Bedford, a son of the late Gump S. and Blanche (Drenning) Diehl.  On September 7, 1951 in Cumberland, MD he married Dorothy M. (Imler) Diehl who preceded him in death on June 24, 2007.  He is survived by a granddaughter, Kimberly Park, of Bedford; two grandsons: John Park, of Claysburg, and Shannon Park, of Las Vegas, NV; four great-grandchildren: Andrew Melusky,...

Kristine E. Putt 43, of Bedford, died Saturday, May 1, 2021 at her residence.  She was born on September 11, 1977 in Roaring Spring, a daughter of Dennis and Tara (May) Hummel, of Hopewell.  In addition to her parents she is survived by a daughter, Lauryn Putt, of Bedford. Kristine was a 1995 graduate of Northern Bedford High School, and received a Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Development and Family Matters from IUP in 1999.  She enjoyed working in child care...

Carl J. Good Sr. 79, of Bedford, died Monday, April 26, 2021 at Donahoe Manor Nursing Home.  He was born on March 19, 1942 in Johnstown a son of the late Clyde and Ada (Blough) Good.  He married Nancy (Leader) Good who survives along with two sons: Carl J. Good Jr., of Erie, and Paul Good and wife Eileen, of Waldorf, MD; four grandchildren: Wesley, Cameron, Sabrina, and John Good; a brother Lester Good and wife Dorie, and two sisters Marjie Hoffman, and Betty Shaffer, all of...

Karen E. (Henderson) Smith 80, of Osterburg, died Wednesday, April 14, 2021 at Pennknoll Village Nursing Home.  She was born on April 1, 1941 in Goshen, NY a daughter of the late Everett H. and Veronica (Kimble) Henderson Sr.  On August 15, 1958 in Dutch Neck, NJ she married Harvey Smith who survives along with two sons: Robert Smith, of Spartanburg, SC and Neal Smith and wife Annette, of Hamburg; two daughters: Marian Wasitowski, of Flemington, NJ and Rebecca Klementovich and...