Obituaries

Dec 15, 2023

John W. McIntyre, 60, of Bedford, died on Friday, December 15, 2023 at Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center. He was born on February 24, 1963, in Bedford, a son of John R. McIntyre and wife Sally of Bedford and Jane (Foster) Leppert widow Robert also of Bedford. Along with his parents he is also survived by a son, John Reese...

Dec 13, 2023

Allen E. Newkirk 67, of Hollidaysburg, died Wednesday, December 13, 2023 at his residence.  He was born on May 7, 1956 in Altoona, a son of the late Robert W. and Mary G. (Johnson) Newkirk.  He is survived by three children: Wayne Newkirk, of Hollidaysburg, Michelle Hess widow of Brian, of Bedford, and Kayla Redding and husband Michael, of...

Dec 12, 2023

Theresia Martin 86, of Bedford, formerly of Artemas, died Tuesday, December 12, 2023.  She was born on February 28, 1937 a daughter of the late Sebastian and Pauline Zenger.  She was formerly married to Adolf Thuman who preceded her in death in 1983.  She then married Charles W. Martin who preceded her in death on August 3, 1997.  Theresia...

Dec 4, 2023

Ellen Ann (Brown) Diehl, 77 of Bedford, transitioned from her earthly life on December 4, 2023.  She was born on November 22, 1946 in Altoona, a daughter of the late R. Ted and Nancy (Kreider) Brown. She is survived by her loving husband of 55 years, Terry M. Diehl and their daughters, Megan Diehl (Shawn Palmer) and Collyn Pala...

Dec 2, 2023

Margaret Joan Beegle, 84, of Bedford, died on Saturday, December 2, 2023 at UPMC Altoona Hospital. She was born on November 2, 1939 in Fishertown, a daughter of the late Chester Blair and Alice Ruth (Miller) Feathers. On June 22, 1958, in Cumberland, MD, she married Carl D. Beegle who preceded her in death on June 30, 2005.  She...

Nov 29, 2023

Terry W. Hillegass, 64, of Bedford, died on Wednesday, November 29, 2023 at UPMC Bedford Hospital.  He was born on September 30, 1959 in Bedford, a son of the late Evan R. and Helen (Kerr) Hillegass. He is survived by his fiancée Sherry Price of Bedford; a son, Dustin Hillegass and fiancée Shana of Duncansville; a daughter, Kerry Miller...

Nov 28, 2023

Sharon Kay Diehl, 82, of Bedford, died on Tuesday, November 28, 2023 at Bedford Colonial Courtyard. She was born on December 26, 1940 in Everett, a daughter of the late Cloud and Erma (Keller) Steed. On July 5, 1959 at the Everett Lutheran Church, she married James "Larry" Diehl who survives along with the following family: three sons, Craig...

Nov 11, 2023

Carol J. Hinkle 50, of Breezewood, died Saturday, November 11, 2023 at UPMC Altoona Hospital.  She was born on January 25, 1973 in Bedford, a daughter of the late Harry and Margaret Jean (Nee) Kegg.  She is survived by a son Holden Hinkle, of Everett; five siblings: Kristine Perez of Philadelphia, David Kegg and wife Becky, of Hyndman, Shaun...

Nov 5, 2023

Harold Early Johnson Jr. “Mr. J” 83, of Bedford, died Sunday, November 5, 2023 at his residence.  He was born on December 26, 1939 in Washington, D.C. a son of the late Harold E. and Candice (Nowlin) Johnson Jr.  On August 3, 1978 in Marlboro, MD he married Phyllis (Johnson) Johnson who survives along with two daughters: Joycelyn Johnson,...

Nov 4, 2023

Diane L. Trotter 80, of Bedford, died Saturday, November 4, 2023.  She was born on May 18, 1943 in Rhode Island a daughter of the late Norman and Mary (Foss) Sanford.  She was married to Vincent J. Trotter who preceded her in death on June 6, 2005.  She is survived by a nephew Robert Therrien, of Bedford and his...

Oct 25, 2023

Terry L. Corle 71, of Somerset, died Wednesday, October 25, 2023 at his residence.  He was born on January 12, 1952 in Bedford, a son of the late James R. Corle and Dorothy Jean (Davenport) Hoagland surviving of Bedford.  He is survived by his long time significant other Patricia Chalfant, of Somerset, and her children: Tonya Chalfant and Joseph...

Oct 21, 2023

Floyd F. Engle, 90 of Bedford, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on Saturday, October 21, 2023. He was born on May 12, 1933 in Centerville, a son of the late Harry F. and Clara R. (Miller) Engle. On July 17, 1959 in Centerville he married Colleen (Evans) Engle and she survives along with four children: ...

Oct 18, 2023

Carle M. Garland, 60, of Bedford, died on Wednesday, October 18, 2023 at her residence. She was born on April 28, 1963 in Bedford, a daughter of the late Robert C. and Alma L. (Jay) Garland. She is survived by the following family: one brother R. Royce Garland and wife Gloria of Boswell; one sister Virginia Fisher and husband...

Oct 16, 2023

Laura O. Morse 101, of Bedford, died Monday, October 16, 2023.  She was born on September 16,1922 in Bedford, a daughter of the late David F. and Martha (Dawson) Oster.  On October 8,1940 in Cumberland, MD she married Howard E. Morse, who preceded her in death in April 2000.  Her granddaughter Marti Evelsizer also preceded her in death in...

Oct 10, 2023

Mary Ellen Best 72, of Cumberland Valley, died Tuesday, October 10, 2023 at UPMC Shadyside Hospital.  She was born on January 7, 1951 in Altoona a daughter of the late Phillip and Delores (Sensebaugh) Mobley.  She married William Best Sr. in Cumberland, MD and he survives along with three children: William Best Jr., and wife Jill, of Bedford, Carol...

Oct 9, 2023

Edward “June” Wolfhope, 80, of Schellsburg died Monday October 9, 2023 in his home after a long courageous battle with Parkinson’s. He was born February 3, 1943 in Lutzville to the late Demetrius W. and Eleanor L. Ford Wolfhope. Ed was a farmer most of his life. He was once a self-employed carpenter and was a Juniata Township Supervisor...

Oct 4, 2023

Jeffrey Myers Loshaw, 64, of New Paris, passed away Wednesday, October 4th, 2023, and he is now at peace with the Lord.

Jeff was born on July 6th,1959 in Detroit, MI, a son of the late Jack & Betty (Myers) Loshaw.  Jeff attended Centerline High School, and he worked in a steel mill prior to relocating to...

Oct 2, 2023

Ronald D. Evans 90, of Fishertown, died Monday, October 2, 2023 at his residence.  He was born on February 14, 1933 in East St. Clair Township, a son of the late Calvin D. and Hazel (Mock) Evans.  He was formerly married to Evangeline Harvey Evans in January 1954. She proceeded him in death.  On February 14, 1998 in Winchester,...

Sep 30, 2023

Richard A. Schade 93, of Bedford, died Saturday, September 30, 2023 at Bedford Colonial Courtyard.  He was born on July 20, 1930 in Cumberland, MD a son of the late Adolf R. and Edith (Ferguson) Schade.  On August 11, 1951 in Cumberland he married Rose E. (Lyons) Schade who survives along with the following family: a daughter Deborah Ann...

Sep 28, 2023

Doris Irene Walker 66, of Bedford, died Thursday, September 28, 2023 at Homewood at Martinsburg.  She was born on April 10, 1957 in Somerset a daughter of the late Paul and Eleanor (Knox) Fike.  On May 9, 1991 in Winchester, VA she married William Ray Walker who preceded her in death on July 20, 1996.  She is survived by...