All Obituaries

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...

  James F. “Jim” Harclerode, 83 of Bedford died on Tuesday, April 13, 2021 at UPMC Altoona Hospital. He was born on February 26, 1938, in Bedford, a son of the late John F. and Mary Janet (Morgaret) Harclerode. On February 23, 1962, in Winchester, VA, he married Bonnie (Foor) Harclerode who survives along with two sons: Timothy "Tim" Harclerode and companion Sharon of Bedford, and Robert "Rob" Harclerode also of Bedford; two special grandchildren: ...

Robert L. Zimmers 69, of Bedford, died Monday, April 5, 2021 at UPMC Bedford Memorial Hospital.  He was born on December 16, 1951 in Bedford, a son of the late Joe and Madeline (Mortimore) Zimmers.  On June 5, 1981 in Winchester, VA he married Barbara L. (Shaffer) Zimmers who preceded him in death on February 14, 2013.  He is survived by three children: a daughter Amy Mallioux and husband Thomas, of San Antonio, TX, a son Daniel Zimmers and wife Dorothy, of Gettysburg, and a...

Dorothy J. ‘Dottie” Weaver 85, of Bedford, died Sunday, March 28, 2021 at UPMC Altoona Hospital.  She was born on June 15, 1935 in Bedford, a daughter of the late Joseph Emory and Mary Jane (Biddle) Dibert.  On July 19, 1954 in Cumberland, MD she married Preston G. Weaver who preceded her in death on January 13, 2013.  She is survived by a daughter Dixie Lee Ford and husband John, of Bedford; three sons: Frank P. Weaver and wife Lois, Tom J. Weaver, and John S....

Patricia A. Beegle 63, of Bedford, died Saturday, March 27, 2021 at UPMC Altoona Hospital.  She was born on February 11, 1958 in Bedford, a daughter of Robert and JoAnn (Imler) Foor who survive of Bedford.  On May 8, 1978 in Cumberland, MD she married Mark O. Beegle, who survives along with two daughters: Krisha Bardell and husband Brandon, and Marki Jo Smith and husband Scot, both of Bedford; four grandchildren: Jarrin, Kai, Jase, and Kaden; two sisters: Lisa Wise and husband...

Mary A. Tweedie 63, of Schellsburg, died Friday, March 26, 2021 at UPMC Shadyside Hospital.  She was born on December 21, 1957 in Margaretville, NY a daughter of the late Clifford and Patricia (Tait) Tweedie.  She is survived by her partner James Morgan, two brothers: Kippy Tweedie and wife Cindy, of Townsend, TN, and James Tweedie widower of Debra, of Bedford; and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins, as well as grand nieces and nephews. Mary was a graduate of George Washington...

Jae Richard “Ric” Berkebile, 76 of Bedford, died on Sunday, March 21, 2021 at UPMC Altoona Hospital. He was born on September 27, 1944, in Johnstown, a son of the late Blaine R. and Lavade (Parks) Berkebile. On October 4, 1980, in Bedford, he married his best friend and wife of 40 years Jane (Hughes) Berkebile who survives along with the following family: two daughters, Jocelyn Swanick and husband Bill of Huntersville, NC; Leah Lybarger and husband Dustin of Bedford; three...

Mary Ann Davis 88, of Bedford, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, March 17, 2021 at her residence.  She was born on January 15, 1933 in Johnstown, a daughter of the late George E. and Cecelia (Zeiler) Gore.  She is survived by the following family: a daughter Diana Megdad and husband Mohammed AlMegdad, a daughter Brenda Harclerode and husband William, a son Gilbert Davis, and a daughter Linda Turner Buckley and husband Tim; all of Bedford; five grandchildren: David...

James “Jim” T. Hinson, 70, of New Paris passed away on Thursday, March 4, 2021 at home. He was born on April 26, 1950, in New Paris, a son to the late R. Dean and Patricia (Kinzey) Hinson.  On December 20, 1974 in New Paris, he married Teresa “Terry” E. (Detweiler) Hinson and they shared 46 wonderful years together. Along with his wife, he is survived by two daughters:  Angie Thomas and husband Sam of Bedford:  and Breanne Fetsko and husband Eric of...

Delores M. Straw, 82, of Bedford, died on Wednesday, March 3, 2021 at UPMC Bedford Hospital. She was born on August 18, 1938, in Cumberland, MD, a daughter of the late Jesse Straw and Mary E. (Miller) Wagner She is survived by six cousins: Sandra Butler and husband Robert  of Everett; Roberta Arnold of Schellsburg;  Karen Smith of Bedford; and Allan Smith of Osterburg; Mae Conway of Everett; and Frank H. Miller III of Breezewood; best friend, Ann Cowan of Cessna and her children...

 Evelyn Joyce Brallier 83, of Centerville, died Tuesday, February 23, 2021 at her home.  She was born on October 18, 1937 in Hyndman, a daughter of the late Walter T. and Evelyn (Harclerode) Miller.  On February 17, 1955 in Hyndman she married Joseph Brallier who preceded her in death on November 19, 2005.  She is survived by the following family: a daughter Linda Wertz and husband Rex, of Centerville, a daughter Teresa Hamm, of Bedford, a daughter Pam Readd and husband...

Bonita "Bonnie" (Hite) Ryan Suveg, 70, of Bedford, went to her heavenly home on Tuesday, February 23, 2021. She was born on April 12, 1950, in Cumberland, MD, a daughter of the late DeWayne “Jinx” and Edna (Elliott) Hite. She married John  B. Suveg and he survives along with the following family, a son John W. Ryan and wife Kimberly of Centerville,  two step-sons: Thomas M. Suveg of Weatherly, and John C. Suveg and wife Melissa of Whitehaven; three...

           Mary Lou Traugh Hall passed away peacefully due to complications of COVID-19 on February 21, 2021 at the Hanover Hospital in Hanover, Pennsylvania surrounded by her family.  Mary Lou was born on July 24, 1935 in Berwick, Pennsylvania the daughter of Carl E. Traugh and Geneva (Schott) Traugh.  She was a 1953 graduate of Berwick High School and worked summers at the Wise Potato Chip factory to earn money to attend college after the death...

 Kenneth E. Moreland 64, of Centerville, died Thursday, February 18, 2021 at his residence surrounded by his loving family and friends.  He was born on July 13, 1956 in Wilkinsburg, a son of the late Maurice and Mabel (Griffith) Moreland.  On July 14, 1973 in Bedford he married Kim (Braman) Moreland who survives along with two sons: William “Bill” Moreland and companion Brenda Foor, of Bedford, and Mark Moreland widower of Michelle, of Port Matilda; five...

Linda L. Wertz 73, of Snake Spring, died Tuesday, February 16, 2021 at Donahoe Manor Nursing Home. She was born on December 21, 1947 in Roaring Spring, a daughter of the late Arthur and Katherine (Eshelman) Amick.  On April 23, 1966 in Bedford, she married John A. Wertz, who preceded her in death on December 14, 2020.  She is survived by two sons: Thomas A. Wertz and wife Tammy, and Timothy A. Wertz, both of Schellsburg; three grandchildren: Brandy Ringler and husband Christian,...

   Ronald W. “Chief” Clark 82, of Monroeville, died Tuesday, February 16, 2021 at Longwood at Oakmont.  He was born on July 25, 1938 in Everett, a son of the late Edith (Ritchey) Clark.  On May 27, 1961, in Bedford, he married Joyce M. (Dishong) Clark who preceded him in death on March 2, 2020.  He is survived by the following family: a daughter Melanie J. Duke and husband David, of Ocean City, NJ, a son Matthew W. Clark and wife Suzanne, of Allison...

  James "Jim" C. Cornell, 67, of Bedford, went home to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on Tuesday, February 16, 2021 at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital. He was born on February 26, 1953, in Topeka, KS a son of Frank Cornell and wife Joy of Cleburne, TX and the Late Betty (Fletcher) Cornell.  On October 18, 1986, in Ellerslie, MD, he married Bonnie (May) Cornell who survives along with a daughter, Katie Jo Cornell of Bedford; one sister Judy Alexander and husband...

James M. Hintz, 70, of Bedford, died on Monday, February 15, 2021 at Pennknoll Village Nursing Home. He was born on March 23, 1950 in Milwaukee, WI a son of the late Michael C.    and Evelyn (Higgins) Hintz. He is survived by two daughters: Megan Whitmer and husband Casey and Melissa Gates and husband Chris all of Bedford; one son, Michael R. Hintz and wife Peggy Sue of Bedford; five grandchildren: Kaitlyn, Hunter, AnnaSophia, Scarlett, and Bastian; former wife and companion,...

   Zachary Lee Amos 56, of New Paris, died Saturday, February 13, 2021 at his residence.  He was born on January 18, 1965 in Bedford, a son of the late Delmar J. Amos and Hazel (Simons) Amos surviving of New Paris.  In addition to his mother he is survived by five brothers: Delmar J. Amos Jr., of Ligonier, Tom Amos and wife Tammy, of Waynesboro, Tim Amos and wife Bonnie, of Schellsburg, Terry Amos, of Harrisburg, and Mark Amos, of Germany; two sisters: Stephanie Layton...

  Robert W. Fickes 63, of Bedford, formerly of Lancaster, died Monday, February 8, 2021 at UPMC Shadyside Hospital.  He was born on June 15, 1957 in Roaring Spring, a son of the late Bernard W. and Laura Belle (Kurtz) Fickes.  On December 21, 1996 in Lancaster, he married Gwen (Dunkum) Fickes who survives along with the following family: a son Steven Fickes and fiancée Suzanne of Somerset; two step-sons: Shawn Keener and wife Melissa, and Troy Keener and wife Carol,...

Patricia I. Bottomly, 83, of Manns Choice, died on Tuesday, February 2, 2021 at Pennknoll Village Nursing Home. She was born on July 9, 1937 in Everett, a daughter of the late Lloyd and Elva (Pennel) Bottomly. She is survived by two sons, Brian Bottomly of Winton, CA; and David Bottomly of York; two sisters Carol Smith of Pittsburgh and Sandra Miller of York. Funeral Services will be held at a later date.  Arrangements by the Timothy A. Berkebile Funeral Home in Bedford. Our online...

Joseph S. Hepner 88, of Bedford, died Friday, January 29, 2021 at Rebecca’s Personal Care Home.  He was born on October 9, 1932, in Baltimore, MD, a son of the late Joseph and Laura Martha (Slowik) Hepner.  He was preceded in death by his first wife Shirley L. Hepner on April 12, 1996.  On January 23, 1998, in Bedford, he married Lorraine (Moore) Hepner, who survives along with the following family: a daughter Debbie Hepner, of Lincolnton, NC, a daughter Laurie Belles,...

William “Bill” Newton Foy Sr.’s life was one that was full of love and adventure. He was born as the youngest of five siblings, four brothers and one sister, to Robert R. Foy and Alice Carol Foy, formerly Spangler. He grew up in Bedford and worked at his father’s dealership, Bedford Motor Sales, during his teenage years. After graduating high school, he went to college at Southeastern University in Lakeland, Florida; Oral Roberts University in Tulsa, Oklahoma; and...

JoAnn (Hainley) Imler, 84, of Bedford went home to be with the Lord on Friday, January 22, 2021. She was born on November 13, 1936 in Hyndman, a daughter of the late Loretta (Hainley) Twigg. On November 13, 1954, in Cumberland, MD, she married her beloved soul mate Cletus E. Imler and he preceded her in death on February 17, 2016. She is survived by her children, a daughter Lori B. Imler of Fishertown; a son Cletus L. Imler and wife Michelle of Bedford; a daughter Lyn M. Mock and husband...

Betty Louise (Manspeaker) Russell passed away on Tuesday, January 19, 2021 at Homewood of Martinsburg.  Betty was born on October 2, 1924, the daughter of the late Grace (Foreman) and Frank Manspeaker of Bedford.   She is survived by her husband, James K. Russell of Bedford, a son J. Frank Russell (wife Linda) of Stockbridge, Massachusetts, granddaughter Kimberly Russell of Hanover, New Hampshire, and grandson James Russell (wife Brittany) of New Canaan, Connecticut. Betty...

   Kenneth C. Eicher Sr. 77, of Everett, died Sunday, January 17, 2021 at UPMC Bedford Memorial Hospital.  He was born on September 3, 1943, in Baltimore, a son of the late Harold B. Eicher and Ruth E. (Bathgate) Bradley.  He married his first wife Marlene (Grohol) Eicher in 1963, and she preceded him in death in 2009.  He is survived by his second wife, Jessie Elizabeth (Bradfield) Eicher; two sons: Kenneth Eicher Jr. and wife Brenda, of Glen Burnie, and Edward...

  Roy F. Mock Jr. 74, of Bedford, died Sunday, January 17, 2021 at UPMC Altoona Hospital.  He was born on November 1, 1946 in Schellsburg a son of the late Roy F. and Ruth (Weaver) Mock.  On April 14, 1966 in Ryot he married Nancy (Burkett) Mock, who survives along with two daughters: Valerie Bowser and husband Lorne, of Alum Bank, and Kristie Mock, of Bedford; three grandchildren: Tessa Bartholow and husband Rodney, Elyse Rosage and husband Eric, and Jeg Bowser and...

Gordon E. Stroup, 89, of Fort Myers, Florida, died Thursday, December 3, 2020, at his residence. He was born January 15, 1931, in Sewickley, son of the late Stanley G. and LaRue K. Stroup. On November 20, 1955 in Bedford, he married Jane (Howsare) Stroup and she preceded him in death on July 27, 2008.  He is survived by five children: Stanley W. Stroup of Wayne, Steven M. Stroup and wife Janice of Bedford, Tammy L., wife of Pat Watson of Bedford, Kathleen T. Kifolo of Ocean City, MD,...

William E. “Bill” Keys Jr., 73, of Tampa, FL, died on Tuesday, January 12, 2021, at Tampa General Hospital. He was born on November 20, 1947, in Cumberland, Maryland, the son of the late William E. Keys Sr. and Greta L. (Allen) Keys. He was preceded in death by his wife Linda (Tramel) Keys who he married on October 2, 1971. He is survived by his children: Leesa Keys-Waite of Everett, PA, William E. Keys III and wife Cenessia of Swansea, IL, Christiane Keys of Tampa, FL, and...

Jeffrey D. Dull, 53, of Bedford passed away on Friday, January 15, 2021 at UPMC Altoona Hospital from complications of Covid-19 with his family by his side. He was born on December 31, 1967 at Bedford Memorial Hospital, a son of R. Daniel Dull and wife Kim of Bedford and Rita J. Bush and husband John also of Bedford. Jeff was formerly married to Juli Dull Gonsman and husband Jim of Bedford. He is also survived by two sons:  Jacob P. Dull and Jordan B. Dull both at home; one brother...