Shirley Ann Smith
Aug 24, 2026
Shirley Ann Smith, 89, of Bedford, died on Monday, August 24, 2026 at Countryside Personal Care Home. She was born on April 9, 1937 in Everett, a daughter of the late Hobart and Rose (Lashley) Sipes. On June 5, 1955 in Cumberland, MD, she married Raymond G. Smith and he survives along with a daughter: Debra A. Will and husband...
Thelma B. Replogle
Aug 21, 2026
Thelma B. Replogle, 89, of Bedford, died on Friday, August 21, 2026 at her residence. She was born on December 1, 1936 in East Freedom, a daughter of the late Frank W. and S. Gladys (Walter) Burket. On February 14, 1960 in Claysburg, she married Gary D. Replogle and he survives along with two sons: Dale R. Replogle and Daniel...
Brian K. Fletcher
Aug 12, 2026
Brian K. Fletcher, 64, of Bedford, died on Wednesday, August 12, 2026 at UPMC Bedford Hospital. He was born on September 4, 1961 in Bridgeport, CT, a son of the late Kenneth T. and Thelma L. (Beard) Fletcher. He is survived by his fiancé: Sandra Christopher of Bedford; two sons: Andrew Fletcher and Timothy Christopher, both of Bedford; a daughter:...
Stephen D. "Steve" Palmateer
Aug 12, 2026
Stephen D. “Steve” Palmateer, 84, of New Paris, died on Wednesday, August 12, 2026 at his residence. He was born on August 17, 1941 in Sacramento, CA, a son of the late Donald G. and Veda Ruth (Eggers) Palmateer. On September 4, 1959 in Gardnerville, NV, he married Elinor Ann (Schluter) Palmateer and she preceded him in death in 1996....
Robert M. "Bob" Octavio
Aug 12, 2026
Robert M. “Bob” Octavio, 79, of Bedford, died on Wednesday, August 12, 2026 at UPMC Bedford Hospital. He was born on April 7, 1947 in Danbury, CT, a son of the late Anthony and Adelina (Salvatore) Octavio. He married Diane (Wojtulewicz) Octavio on September 25, 1971 in Danbury, CT and she preceded him in death on November 16, 2007. He...
Dorothy Jean "Dottie" Hoagland
Aug 8, 2026
Dorothy Jean “Dottie” Hoagland, 91 of Bedford, died on Saturday, August 8, 2026 at Bedford Colonial Courtyard. She was born on January 12, 1935 in Roaring Spring, a daughter to the late Daniel R. and Dorothy B. (Foor) Davenport. On June 4, 1965 in Bedford she married R. Merle Hoagland and he preceded her in death on March 23, 2007....
Marilyn J. Snyder
Aug 4, 2026
Marilyn J. Snyder, 93, of Bedford, died on Tuesday, August 4, 2026 at Bedford Post Acute. She was born on July 25, 1933 in Greenstone, PA, a daughter of the late Carl F. and Ethel I. (Linebaugh) Warren. On August 15, 1955 in Hagerstown, MD, she married John E. Snyder and he preceded her in death on March 24, 2020....
Clarence “Ted” Barnhart
Jul 21, 2026
Clarence “Ted” Barnhart, 70, of Bedford, died on Tuesday, July 21, 2026 at Hotel Pennsylvania Apartments in Bedford. He was born on December 8, 1955, in Cumberland, MD, a son of the late Charles T. Barnhart and Joan M. (Cavey) Thompson. He is survived by a brother: Charles Barnhart of Bedford Valley; three sisters: Sandy Dolan and husband Terry of Canton,...
Betty Catherine Weaverling
Jul 19, 2026
Betty Catherine Weaverling, 81, of Bedford, passed away on Sunday, July 19, 2026 surrounded by the love of her family. She was born on September 15, 1944 in Bedford, a daughter of the late George and Regina (Diehl) Clites. On June 12, 1965 in Bedford, she married her high school sweetheart, Harold Eugene “Gene” Weaverling and he survives after 61...
Jackson K. McDonald
Jul 16, 2026
Jackson K. McDonald, 46, of Everett, died on Thursday, July 16, 2026 at his residence. He was born on February 20, 1980 in Meadowbrook, PA a son of the late Dr. H Eric McDonald and Joan (Wilson) McDonald who survives of Everett. He is survived by two siblings: Ross W. McDonald, and Darah K. E. McDonald, both of Everett.
Jackson graduated...
Erika A. Barth
Jul 16, 2026
Erika A. Barth, 87, of Schellsburg, died peacefully on Thursday, July 16, 2026 at UPMC Altoona surrounded by her family. She was born on February 20, 1939 in Neu Gaul, Germany, daughter of the late Fritz and Annemarie (Hans) Schulze. She was preceded in death by her husband Manfred H. Barth (July 19, 2020). She is survived by two daughters:...
Teresa Kay Leppert
Jul 10, 2026
Teresa Kay Leppert, 70, of Everett, passed away at her home on Friday, July 10, 2026. She was born on May 16, 1956 in Bedford, the oldest daughter of Bill and Becky (Cessna) Wolfe. On November 17, 2007 in Elk County, PA, she married Larry Leppert and he survives along with her father, Bill; a sister: Karen Brandt and husband...
Mark O. Beegle
Jul 9, 2026
Mark O. Beegle, 68, of Bedford, died on Thursday, July 9, 2026 at his residence. He was born on January 15, 1958 in Bedford, a son of the late Percy D. Beegle Jr. and Beverly A. (Weyant) Beegle who survives of Bedford. On May 8, 1978 in Cumberland, MD, he married Patricia A. (Foor) Beegle and she preceded him in...
Betty Jean Estep
Jul 7, 2026
Betty Jean Estep, 94, of Bedford, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Tuesday, July 7, 2026 at UPMC Altoona. She was born on November 28, 1931 in Bedford, a daughter of the late Boyd A. and Mae V. (Leonard) Wertz. She married Raymond R. “Steve” Estep Jr. in 1953 at Trinity Lutheran Church in Bedford and he preceded her...
Kathleen H. Beegle
Jul 6, 2026
Kathleen H. Beegle, 92, of Harrisburg, formerly of Bedford, died on Monday, July 6, 2026 at Spring Creek Rehabilitation and Healthcare. She was born on August 28, 1933 in Bedford County, a daughter of the late Carl and Ruth (Smith) Hinton. On March 25, 1978 in Bedford, she married Dwight E. “Sonny” Beegle, who preceded her in death on August...
Nelson E. "Ted" Vensel
Jul 4, 2026
Nelson E. “Ted” Vensel, 81, of Bedford, passed away on Saturday, July 4, 2026 at his residence, surrounded by his family. He was born on October 28, 1944 in Bedford, a son of the late Edward E. and Ferne E. (Brandt) Vensel. On June 3, 1967 in Bedford, he married Linda (Hershberger) Vensel and she survives after 59 years of...
Gerald H. Peck Jr.
Jul 3, 2026
Gerald H. Peck Jr., 76, of Everett, died on Friday, July 3, 2026 at his residence. He was born on May 28, 1950 in Chambersburg, a son of the late Gerald H. Peck Sr. and H. Lucille (Klenzing) Peck. On June 8, 1974 in Bedford, he married Miriam J. (Stiffler) Peck and she survives along with two sons: Matthew Peck...
Peter J. "Pete" Innes
Jul 2, 2026
Peter J. “Pete” Innes, 80, of Fishertown, died on Thursday, July 2, 2026 at Pennknoll Village. He was born on September 3, 1945 in Deckerville, MI, a son of the late Colin Innes Sr. and Anne (Gestrich) Innes. On June 19, 1990 in Toledo, OH, he married Judith A. (Hunter) Innes and she preceded him in death on March 16,...
Robert E. Melius Sr.
Jul 1, 2026
Robert E. Melius Sr., 82, of New Paris, died on Wednesday, July 1, 2026 at UPMC Altoona. He was born on May 22, 1944 in Bedford, a son of the late Luther and Mildred “Mid” (Figard) Melius. On August 22, 1998 in New Paris, he married Shirley M. (Lee) Melius and she survives along with two sons: Robert E. Melius...
Eugene H. "Soney" Sell
Jun 22, 2026
Eugene H. “Soney” Sell, 88, of Bedford, died on Monday, June 22, 2026 at UPMC Altoona. He was born on June 18, 1938 in Claysburg, a son of the late Lawrence and Mary Sell. On April 21, 1962 in Cumberland, MD, he married Joan (Wilson) Sell and she survives along with a son: Eric Sell of Orlando, FL; two grandchildren:...
