All Obituaries

Margaret A. “Peggy” Roadman 84, of Schellsburg, died Saturday, January 11, 2020 at her residence.  She was born on March 25, 1935 in Greensburg, a daughter of the late Jacob L. and Irene V. (Lever) Errett.  On October 20, 1956 in Greensburg she married Donald N. Roadman who preceded her in death on October 2, 2002.  She is survived by two sons: Brad L. Roadman and wife Terri, of Schellsburg, and Todd N. Roadman and wife Susan, of Bedford; four grandchildren: Hilary...

Ronald B. Smith, 77, of Bedford went to be with the Lord on Friday, January 10, 2020 at UPMC Altoona Hospital. He was born on December 2, 1942, in Warren, OH, a son of the late James B. and Neva E. (Beers) Smith- Butler. He is survived by the following family: three daughters, Lisa Braden and husband Mark of Lexington, IN, Tanisha Caudle and husband Gregory of Haughton, LA, Shannon Lee Bagstad and husband Rick of Las Vegas, NV; five sons, Timothy Smith and wife Donna of Las Vegas, NV, Wesley...

Billy L. Tew 71, of Bedford, died Monday, January 6, 2020 at Donahoe Manor Nursing Home.  He was born on March 31, 1948 in Bedford, a son of the late Ted and Bertha (Bowser) Tew.  He is survived by the following brothers and sisters: John Tew and companion Judy Koontz, of Bedford, Helen Calhoun and husband Gary, of Bedford, Nelda Myers and husband Marlon, of New Paris, and Linda Fletcher and husband Dan of Bedford; a sister-in-law Pearl Tew of Vandergrift, and a brother-in-law Jim...

Terrance K. “Terry” Harclerode 84, of New Paris died Sunday, January 5, 2020, at his residence.  He was born on April 21, 1935, in Everett, a son of the late Brady R. and Velma (Foor) Harclerode.  On December 20, 1959, in Bedford he married his wife of 60 years, Prudence (Deibert) Harclerode, who survives along with the following family: a daughter Sonja H. Cline and husband Warren, of Frederick, MD, and Jerome R. Harclerode and wife Jennifer, of New Paris; two...

Aaron J. Rose 22, of Bedford, passed on Jan 3, 2020.  He was born on September 18, 1997 in Roaring Spring, a son of Mark J. Rose and Lisa Dawn of Bedford, and the natural son of Denys Newberry of Altoona.  Along with his parents he is survived by sisters, Elizabeth Rose and Honesty Dawn, beloved Aunt Sharon and Uncle Steve Clapper, Aunt Dawn Newberry, and was loved by many aunts, uncles, cousins and other relatives of three families.  He was preceded in death by paternal...

Patricia M. Oaks, 77, of Bedford, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, January 2, 2020 at UPMC Altoona Hospital. She was born on June 20, 1942, in Six Mile Run, a daughter of the late Henry and Rose Ann (Price) Kuklo. On October 2, 1976, in Winchester, VA, she married Seibert S. Oaks who preceded her in death on May 30, 2000. She is survived by three children, Charles Dively and wife Leslie of Bedford, Cherri Marshall of AZ, Brad Oaks and wife Rachel of Bedford, five grandchildren:...

Charles O. Clingerman 90, of Bedford, died Thursday, January 2, 2020 at Bedford Colonial Courtyard after battling lung disease.  He was born on September 13, 1929 in Everett, a son of the late Ode and Rose (Dicken) Clingerman  On August 18, 1956, in Bedford he married his wife of 63 years Mary Ann (Imgrund) Clingerman who survives along with two sons: James F. Clingerman married to the former Terri Mobus, of Hollidaysburg, and Timothy Charles Clingerman married to the former Tammy...

Dottie Faye Marsh 63, of Everett died Monday, December 30, 2019 at her residence.  She was born on January 21, 1956 in Bedford, a daughter of the late H. Kenneth and F. Geraldine (Logue) Diehl.  She is survived by a daughter, Michelle Domeno and husband David, of Everett; and three sisters: Cindy Hall and husband Henry, of Dover, Jody Diehl and husband Robert Shippensburg, and Ginger Platt and husband John, of Cocoa, FL.  She was preceded in death by an infant daughter,...

Blaine R. Berkebile, 103, of Bedford, died on Thursday, December 26, 2019 at Bedford Colonial Courtyard. He was born on August 26, 1916, in Johnstown, a son of the late Clarence J. and Mary (Mintmier) Berkebile. On June 12, 1943, in Winchester, VA, he married Lavade “Scooter” (Parks) Berkebile who preceded him in death on December 22, 2000. He is survived by two sons:  Ric Berkebile and wife Jane of Bedford and Tim Berkebile and wife Cindy also of Bedford. Four...

Catherine L. Feight 89, of Everett, died Thursday, December 26, 2019 at Pennknoll Village Nursing Home.  She was born on October 17, 1930 in Mt. Union a daughter of the late Leroy H. Norris and Ethel M. (Snow) Norris-Wagner.  On September 10, 1946 in Cumberland, MD she married Jack D. Feight, her husband of 61 years, who preceded her in death on September 19, 2007.  She is survived by a son, Jack E. Feight, of Everett, and a daughter Karen L. Foor, of Bedford; a grandson,...

S. Catherine (Finck) Mertz, 101, of Bedford, passed away Tuesday, December 24, 2019, following a brief stay at Pennknoll Village, Everett, PA.  Catherine was born February 10, 1918 in Milton, PA, the daughter of the late Charles & Eleanor (Eves) Finck.  Catherine was a graduate of Milton High School (Class of 1935).  In February 1943, she left Milton to travel across the country by train, to marry Charles T. Mertz, who was stationed in Hollywood, California.With her...

William G. Walent, 75, of Bedford, passed away on December 21, 2019 at his residence, with his wife at his side.  He was born July 8, 1944, in Windber Hospital, a son of the late George “Beans” and Agnes (Sikora) Walent.  Bill was the oldest of three children. On July 20, 1992, in Bedford, he married Janet G. (Grubb) Walent who survives along with his son William Walent, Jr. and wife Angell of Bedford a  sister, Georgette (Walent) Winkel of McCordsville, IN; a...

LaDonna Marlene May 82, of Bedford, died Thursday, December 12, 2019 at Rebecca’s Personal Care Home.  She was born on August 30, 1937 in Bedford, a daughter of the late Frances and Margaret (Heming) Weber.  On June 27, 1959 in Bedford she married Tracy Lee May who preceded her in death on May 5, 2003.  She is survived by two sons: Gregory Lee May and wife Sherry, and Jeffrey Lee May widower of Julia, both of Bedford; three grandchildren: Amanda, Stephen, and...

  Nancy Ann Fowler, 85, of Colonial Courtyard at Bedford, passed away peacefully on December 11th, 2019, at UPMC Altoona after a brief illness.  She was born on February 21, 1934, in Page, WV, a daughter of the late Louise (Smith) Tennant and Homer E. Tennant. She married Dexter J. Fowler on December 23, 1966. Her beloved Dexter passed away on September 9, 2015.  She is survived by a three sister-in-law’s:  Barbara Tennant, Barbara Rinehart, and Delores Brash and...

Michael R. Hillegass 58, of Manns Choice, died Friday December 6, 2019.  He was born on February 11, 1961 in Everett, a son of the late Robert R. and Donna B. (Crissman) Hillegass.  On October 11, 1986 in Somerset, he married Lisa (Nist) Hillegass who survives along with a daughter, Megan Crabtree and husband Mark, of Bedford.  He was preceded in death by a sister Pamela Hillegass. Mike was a 1979 graduate of Chestnut Ridge High School, and worked at Lane Metal since 1996 as...

Gary A. Hughes, 73, of Buffalo Mills, died on Friday, November 29, 2019 at UPMC Altoona Hospital. He was born on January 27, 1946, in Johnson City, TN, a son of the late James M. and Dorothy Elizabeth (Williams) Hughes. On August 1, 1970  in Brentwood, MD, he married Lottie (Willison) Hughes who survives along with the following family: a son, Randy Engle of Philippi, WV; two daughters, Brenda Wright and husband Joe and Melissa Deneen and husband Derek all of Buffalo Mills, seven...

Robert J. “Bob” Harclerode, 72, of Bedford died on Saturday, November 16, 2019 at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital in Pittsburgh. He was born on May 18, 1947, in Bedford, a son of the late John F. and Mary Janet (Morgart) Harclerode. On February 14, 1970, in Bedford, he married Connie (Leister) Harclerode who survives along with a daughter, Julie L. Showalter and husband Chad of Schellsburg; twin grandsons:  Bryce D., and Evan J. Showalter; two sisters, Dorothy widow of Frederick...

Herbert J. Lehman, 86, of New Paris, went to be with his Heavenly Father on Friday, November 15, 2019.   Herb was born January 1933 to the late Robert and Mildred (Smouse) Lehman of Bedford.  On June 4, 1956 he married D. Jean (Fyfe) Lehman, who survives.  Together, they were blessed with 4 children: Connie (Lehman) Hawkins married to Gregory; H. Kevin Lehman married to Brenda (Corle); Kimberly (Lehman) Livingston married to Allen; and Laurie (Lehman) Criswell married to...

Catherine V. Aldridge 67, of Centerville, died Monday, November 4, 2019 at her residence.  She was born on October 27, 1952 in Cumberland, MD a daughter of the late Charles and Vivian (Decker) Keech.  She is survived by her companion of 35 years Norman Miller, a son Matthew Aldridge, of Cumberland, MD; a daughter Jacqueline N. Miller, of Centerville; a step-daughter Brenda Kagarise and husband Gregory, of Everett; two step-grandchildren: Brittney and Ronnie Kagarise; two sisters:...

Dale Alan Howard Sr., 52 of New Paris, died on Thursday, October 31, 2019 at his residence. He was born on September 11, 1967, in Altoona, a son of the late William George and Dorcas Louise (Quarry) Howard Sr. On September 1, 2019 in New Paris he married Tammy (Coble) Howard who survives along with the following family: a son, Dale Alan Howard Jr. and wife Ella of Altoona; five step-sons: Joshua Nisely and wife Monika of Altoona, John Nisely and wife Terri of Altoona, Caleb Eicher of...

  Thomas M. Finch 88, of Everett, died Friday October 25, 2019 at Homewood at Martinsburg.  He was born on May 17, 1931 in Pittsburgh a son of the late Murray C. and Doretta (Maudice) Finch.  On May 7, 1960 in Pittsburgh he married his wife of 55 years, Theresa Finch, who survives along with a daughter, Lisa Keller and husband Frank, of Absecon, NJ; a grandson Nicholas; a sister Laverne Pokorski, of Pittsburgh, a sister-in-law Eileen Chesno, of New Jersey; and several nieces...

Connie L. Malone 63, of Everett, died Friday, October 18, 2019 at her residence.  She was born on October 4, 1956 in Roaring Spring, and is survived by the following family: a sister, Judy Tyack and husband Robert, of Altoona and her family: Karen Bogel, Renee Smith, Bobbyjo Tyack, and Shawn Tyack;  a god-daughter, Dawn Newberry, of Everett and her family: Mason and Dillon Fornwalt, Trenton Jay, Layla and Natalya Fornwalt; a god-daughter, Denys Rose, of Altoona and her family,...

Doris J. Fletcher, 79, of Bedford died on Monday, October 21, 2019 at Homewood at Martinsburg. She was born on November 3, 1939 in Fulton County, a daughter of the late Alfred L. and Margaret (Cooper) Mellott. On October 25, 1959, in Bedford, she married William "Bink" Fletcher Jr. and he preceded her in death on February 15, 2008. She is survived by the following family: two sons Scott Fletcher and wife Jamie of Bedford, Kurt Fletcher of Bedford,  a daughter  Billie...

Ann Marie Brown 68, of Wolfsburg, died on Monday, October 21, 2019 at her residence.  She was born on November 23, 1950 in Bedford, a daughter of the late Jay I. Miller and Mary Regina (Hankinson) Miller, who survives of Wolfsburg.  On May 7, 1977 in Bedford she married Walter L. Brown, who survives along with a daughter, Marie E. Hurley and husband Scott, of Baltimore, MD; a granddaughter, Ava Marie Hurley; a sister, Mary R. Ranker and husband Bernard, of Bakers Summit, a brother,...

Ruth E. (Bayer) Karns 75, of Bedford, went to be home with the Lord on Friday, October 11, 2019 at her residence.  She was born on July 5, 1944 in Roaring Spring a daughter of the late John W. Bayer Sr. and Grace E. (Barrett) Bayer Keeney.  She is survived by the following family: a daughter Pamela (Ickes) Beals and husband Rholand, of Bedford, a daughter Karla (Ickes) Kidd and husband Ronald “Pat”, of Buffalo Mills,  a daughter Lorna (Ickes) Pfitzenmayer, of...

John William (Bill) Perdew, 92, of Everett, PA passed away on Thursday, October 10, 2019.  He was born in Friends Cove, he was the son of the late James and Beatrice (Shoemaker) Perdew. He served in the US Navy (submarine service) during WWII and retired from AT&T after 34 years.  Surviving are his wife Harriet (Diehl), children: William (Linda), Karen (Dale) and Judy, 3 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. Along with his parents he was predeceased by his brother Tom...

Clistie Y. Swartz 80, of Bedford, died Monday, October 7, 2019 at UPMC Shadyside Hospital.  She was born on October 3, 1939 in Logan, WV a daughter of the late Henry Sprouse and Bessie L. (Milam) McRoberts.  On October 14, 1957 in Bedford Valley she married Robert E. Swartz who preceded her in death on February 15, 2009. She is survived by three sons: Allen Dwayne Swartz married to the former Chery Rock, of Waynesboro, Jeff Swartz married to the former Linda Palmer, of Bedford, and...

Kristy Dawn Feather, 43, of Hummelstown, formerly of Bedford, died on Friday September 20, 2019, at Tremont Nursing Home, in Tremont, PA. She was born on April 21, 1976, in Bedford, the daughter of Jack G. Feather  wife Patricia of Tombstone, AZ, and the late Yvonne Marie Hillegass. She is survived by the following family: a cherished sister Kerry Miller and husband T.J. of Bedford; a beloved nephew Brayden Thomas Miller of Bedford; an aunt Carol Faidley and husband Ray of Hummelstown;...

Robert G. Salathe Jr., 90, of Cumberland, MD, went to be with the Lord on Monday, September 30, 2019 at Western Maryland Health System in Cumberland, MD. He was born on August 8, 1929, in Washington, PA, a son of the late Robert G. and Elma (McComb) Salathe Sr. On September 5, 2014, in Bedford, he married Judith (Redwine) Salathe who survives along with the following family: two daughters, Laurie Ann Salathe of New Paris; Suzanne Steinbrunner and husband Karl of Bedford; son, Robert G....

Joyce L. Kisselovich 79, of Oakland, MD died Saturday, September 28, 2019 at her daughter’s home in Schellsburg, PA.  She was born on December 24, 1939 in Bluefield, WV a daughter of the late Williard and Nora (Mooney) Ward.  On March 9, 1976 in Oakland, MD she married Joseph Kisselovich who preceded her in death on December 21, 2004.  She is survived by the following family: a daughter Mary Woods and companion Alan Bailey, of Schellsburg, PA; a grandson Michael Varner...