Marie L. Johnson
Nov 17, 2025
Marie L. Johnson, 87, of Bedford, died on Monday, November 17, 2025 at Hollidaysburg Veterans’ Home. She was born on September 29, 1938 in Bunkie, LA, a daughter of the late Joseph and Lena (Carona) Lipoma. On September 11, 1967 in Hyattsville, MD, she married Earl B. Johnson and he preceded her in death on October 20, 2018. She is...
Robert S. "Rob" Custer
Nov 14, 2025
Robert S. “Rob” Custer, 55, of Bedford, died on Friday, November 14, 2025 at his residence. He was born on September 11, 1970 in Berwick, son of the late Robert E. Custer and Judy (Houseworth) Custer of Bedford. He is survived by his mother, Judy; his two sons: Silas and Levi Custer, both of Bedford; a step-son: Caleb Carter of...
James R. Casteel
Nov 10, 2025
James R. Casteel, 79, of Bedford, passed away peacefully with his wife Barbara by his side on Monday, November 10, 2025 at Homewood at Springhouse Estates. He was born on February 23, 1946 in Bedford Twp., at the home of his grandparents Ira and Myrtle Casteel who raised him, and was the son of the late Robert Casteel and Effie...
Betty J. Thompson
Nov 10, 2025
Betty J. Thompson, 93, of Bedford, died on Monday, November 10, 2025 at Bedford Post Acute. She was born on August 28, 1932 in Bedford, a daughter of the late Sara (Robinette) Calhoun and Charles Calhoun. 70 years ago at the Trinity Lutheran Church in Bedford she married Carl Thompson and he survives along with two children: Sharon Telmanik of...
Janey L. Black
Nov 7, 2025
Janey L. Black, 67, of Bedford, died on Friday, November 7, 2025 at her residence. She was born on May 7, 1958 in Cumberland, MD, a daughter of the late William L. and Ruth (Cessna) Miller. She is survived by her partner: Douglas Hagstrom of Bedford; a son: Jeremy Black and wife Jennifer of McKeesport; three grandchildren: Katlyn Tew and...
Tom L. "Tuck" Beegle Jr.
Nov 5, 2025
Tom L. “Tuck” Beegle Jr., 86, of Altoona, formerly of Bedford, died on Wednesday, November 5, 2025 at Graystone Manor Bellmeade. He was born on March 5, 1939 in Bedford, a son of the late Tom L. Beegle Sr. and Vera Mae (Dishong) Beegle. He is survived by two daughters: Autumn Weyant and husband Travis of Osterburg, and Heather Grice...
Stanley Ray Fisher
Nov 4, 2025
Stanley Ray Fisher was born on May 18, 1926, in New Buena Vista, Bedford County, Pennsylvania; the first born son of Herbert & Jeannette Fisher. Stanley was joined by brothers Keith (deceased), David (deceased), Maurice, and sister Diane. On November 4, 2025, Stanley, from his home, peacefully left this world behind to be with his Savior, Jesus Christ.
Stanley leaves behind...
Judith A. "Judy" Lankey
Nov 4, 2025
Judith A. “Judy” Lankey, 72, of Bedford, died on Tuesday, November 4, 2025 at UPMC Altoona. She was born on September 25, 1953 in Bedford, a daughter of the late George A. and Dorothy L. (Lafferty) Keller. On October 27, 1976 in Bedford, she married Robert E. Lankey who survives along with a son: Travis Lankey of Bedford; five grandchildren:...
Harry D. "Peck" Diehl
Nov 1, 2025
Harry D. “Peck” Diehl, 90, of Everett, died on Saturday, November 1, 2025 at UPMC Bedford Hospital. He was born on May 31, 1935 in Schellsburg, a son of the late Albert L. and Edna May (Cornell) Diehl. On January 23, 1960 in Breezewood, he married Doris Jean (Price) Diehl and she survives along with a son, Patrick Clay Diehl...
Rickey Lee Karns
Oct 26, 2025
Rickey Lee Karns, 67, of Bedford, died on October 26, 2025, at UPMC Western Maryland Hospital after a 4-month battle with esophageal cancer. He was born March 26, 1958 in Bedford. He was preceded in death by his loving parents, Frank Hornick and Gladys Karns Lute, as well as his older brother, Ronnie Lute.
He is survived by his wife Jacqueline;...
Donald M. Leydig
Oct 22, 2025
Donald M. Leydig, 65, of Manns Choice, died on Wednesday, October 22, 2025 at his residence. He was born on April 20, 1960 in Cumberland, MD, a son of the late William and Shirley (Shroyer) Leydig. On August 1, 1981 in Buffalo Mills, he married Janey L. (Waugerman) Leydig and she survives along with two daughters: LeAnn Bobetich and husband...
John C. Swartzwelder
Oct 20, 2025
John C. “Bud” Swartzwelder, 93, of Bedford, died on Monday, October 20, 2025 at his residence. He was born on August 24, 1932 in Bedford, a son of the late John D. Swartzwelder and Evelyn (Fickes) Stinson. On July 2, 1979, in Winchester, VA, he married Theresa (Simonet) Swartzwelder and she preceded him in death on January 21, 2013. He...
Robert R. Raab Sr.
Oct 18, 2025
Robert R. Raab Sr., 87, of Bedford, died on Saturday, October 18, 2025 at Bedford Colonial Courtyard. He was born on August 9, 1938 in Madera, a son of the late William and Theresa (Mosley) Raab. On March 4, 1961 in Madera he married Elizabeth (Hanayik) Raab and she survives along with three children: Robert Raab Jr. of New Jersey, Lori...
James R. Conway Jr.
Oct 17, 2025
James “Rick” Conway, 74, of Bedford, PA, passed away on October 17, 2025. Born in Wayne, PA, to parents James R. Conway Sr. and Gertrude (nee Friedhofer). Preceded in death by his parents, beloved sister Dorothy Hallman, brother-in-law & fishing buddy, Oliver Gambrell.
Rick is survived by his wife Michelle, their sons Dustin Winters (Shannon), Zachary Winters and grandchildren Landon, Delaney...
Sophia E. DeMoss
Oct 16, 2025
Sophia Eleanor DeMoss, 79, of Bedford, Pennsylvania, passed away peacefully on October 16, 2025.
Born on February 17, 1946, in Clearfield County, Pennsylvania, Sophie lived a life marked by devotion to her family, kindness of spirit, and a joyful appreciation for life’s simple pleasures. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Charles DeMoss, with whom she shared many cherished...
Clara Virginia Lashley
Oct 15, 2025
Clara Virginia Lashley, 87, of Schellsburg, died on Wednesday, October 15, 2025 at Somerset Healthcare and Rehab. She was born on August 16, 1938 in Wilmington, DE, a daughter of the late Bryant H. and Emma F. (Van Den Huvdl) McCranie. On July 29, 1957 in Winchester, VA she married Samuel C. Lashley Sr. and he survives along with six...
Ramon Ibarra Sr.
Oct 11, 2025
Ramon “Bud” Ibarra Sr., better known as “Red” 88, of Everett, died on Saturday, October 11, 2025 at UPMC Shadyside Hospital in Pittsburgh. He was born on March 3, 1937 in Stroudsburg, a son of the late Harry J. and Mary Jane Ibarra and the late Ella (Woolbert) Cowling and husband Charles. On March 22, 1958 in Cumberland, MD he...
Shirley A. Cessna
Oct 10, 2025
Shirley A. Cessna, 90, of Bedford, died on Friday, October 10, 2025 at Pennknoll Village Nursing Home. She was born on October 7, 1935 in Bedford, a daughter of the late R. Burdette and Mabel Jenny (Ferguson) Wolfe. On September 10, 1954 in Winchester, VA, she married Lloyd C. “Tex” Cessna who preceded her in death on January 19, 2025....
Janet R. Detweiler
Oct 8, 2025
Janet R. Detweiler, 91, of New Paris, died on Wednesday, October 8, 2025 at the residence of her daughter, Terry. She was born on February 16, 1934 in Windber, a daughter of the late Arthur and Ruth (Barefoot) McMillen. She is survived by three children: Deborah Ruggiero and husband Charlie of Pittsburgh, Teresa “Terry” Hinson widow of Jim of New...
Richard O. Grimes
Oct 7, 2025
Richard O. Grimes, 96, of Bedford, died on Tuesday, October 7, 2025 at Garvey Manor Nursing Home in Hollidaysburg. He was born on February 21, 1929 in Everett, one son of eleven children to the late Simon Grimes Sr. and Edna (O’Shell) Grimes. On January 15, 1948 in Everett, he married Betty Jane (Chamberlain) Grimes and she preceded him in...
