David W. Diehl, 93, of Bedford, died on Saturday, January 25, 2025, at Bedford Colonial Courtyard. He was born on June 5, 1931, in Friends Cove, a son of the late Nathan and Edna (Clingerman) Diehl. On March 24, 1950, in Manns Choice, he married Adalene (Diehl) Diehl who preceded him in death on June 11, 2010. He is survived by the following family: three daughters: Eyvonne A. Shaffer and husband Rev. Jay E. of Somerset; Donna J. Prater and husband Bill of Culpepper, VA; Jenny L. Ciocco and husband Jeffrey of Walkersville, MD; a son, Lt. Col. Ret. Gregory D. Diehl and wife Pam of Somerville, SC; nine grandchildren: Alisa Shaffer, Adam Shaffer, Melissa Brown and husband Larry, Tricia Amburn and husband David, Matthew Diehl and wife Jennifer, April Bridges and husband Jason, Meryah Schon, Samuel Ciocco and wife Athena and Gina Ciocco; eight great-grandchildren: Logan, Cassie, Devon, Kaylee, Conor, Adalene, Blakley, and Tucker. He was preceded in death by one brother, H. Eugene Diehl and one sister, Virginia Barker. David graduated from Bedford High School in 1948. He retired after 29 years with Harris Boyer Bread Company (Bunny Bread). He also worked for the Bedford County Sheriff’s Office as a deputy and at the jail as a guard. He enjoyed hunting, playing cards, bowling and being with friends and family. The family would like to thank all the staff and his “girls” at Bedford Colonial Courtyard for the great care that David received over the last 8 years.
Funeral services will be held on Saturday, February 1, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. at the Friends Cove UCC Church, 944 Diehl Road, Bedford, PA 15522, with Rev. Jay E. Shaffer officiating. Burial at Friends Cove UCC Cemetery. Friends will be received on Friday, January 31, 2025, from 4-7 p.m. at the Timothy A. Berkebile Funeral Home in Bedford and one hour prior to the service on Saturday at the church. In lieu of flowers contributions in David’s name can be made to Friends Cove UCC, 120 Birch Lane, Bedford, PA 15522. Arrangements by the Timothy A. Berkebile Funeral Home in Bedford. Our online guest book is available at www.berkebilefuneralhome.com.
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