Alice J. Short

Alice J. “Babes” (Fleegle) Short, 79, of Bomont Spring Drive, New Paris, died Saturday, November 9, 2013 at her residence. She was born on August 5, 1934, in Manns Choice, a daughter of the late Clinton and Helen Marie (Funk) Fleegle. On July 13, 1975, in Bedford, she married H. Max Short who survives along with the following family: four daughters Nancy Woods, widow of William, of Bedford, Jane Stiffler, widow of Charles, of Bedford, Sandra wife of Rob Rouzer, of Roaring Spring, and Priscilla Haines of Somerset; a son Rusty Foor and wife Sharon of Everett; 9 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; a step-son, Steve Short and wife Marie of Greenville, OH; three step-daughters:  Elaine, wife of Mike Wolf of West Milton, OH, Lynn Kuhnle, of Union, OH, and Gale, wife of Toby Vertz of Kansas City, KS; 10 step-grandchildren; 6 step-great-grandchildren;  two sisters: Polly Wambaugh of Beldon, and, Linda Romani of Duncan, SC; and a brother Paul Fleegle, and wife Betty, of York.  She was preceded in death by two brothers: Ralph and Victor “Bud” Fleegle, and three sisters: Jeannie Smith, Janet Stufft, and Mary Lois Hogan.

Alice enjoyed collecting antiques, and worked as a private dealer for Fenton Glass when she lived in Ohio.  She was a member of the secret sisters at the Pine Grove Church.

Funeral Services will be held on Wednesday, November 13, 2013, at 11:00 a.m., in the Chapel at the Timothy A. Berkebile Funeral Home, in Bedford, with Rev. Les Hutchins Jr. officiating.  Friends will be received on Tuesday, from 4-8 p.m. at the funeral home.  Those wishing can make memorial contributions in Alice’s name to Home Nursing Agency & Hospice, 227 Hospital Drive, Suite 2 Everett, PA 15537. Our online guest book is available at www.berkebilefuneralhome.com.