Obituaries

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...

Sep 26, 2023

Ida Margaret "Peggy" McCammon Ritchey, of Bedford, died on Tuesday, September 26, 2023, at Bedford Colonial Courtyard. She was born on August 31, 1935, in Latrobe, a daughter of the late Charles and Ida (Rush) Barr. On November 1, 1997, in Loysburg she married Joel Ritchey who survives along with a daughter, Deborah McCammon of Jonestown; 12 grandchildren:  Robbie,...

Sep 15, 2023

Mark A. Zembower 66, of Cumberland Valley, died Friday, September 15, 2023 at his residence.  He was born on June 11, 1957 in Youngstown, OH a son of the late Willard “Max” Zembower and Gail (Kochendarfer) Datesman, surviving of Bedford.  On December 4, 1990 in Winchester, VA he married Linda (Hite) Zembower who survives along with a step-son, Scott...

Sep 5, 2023

LeGrand W. “Gwynn” Perce III 96, of Bedford, died Tuesday, September 5, 2023.  He was born on December 9, 1926 in Baltimore, MD a son of the late LeGrand W. and Kathleen (Tate) Perce.  On June 12, 1992 in Reno, NV he married Joan M. Bisko Link who preceded him in death on September 3, 2022.  They had no...

Aug 31, 2023

Eugene Jay, 91, of Transfer, died on Thursday, August 31, 2023 at Carriage Manor in New Castle, PA.  He was born on February 21, 1932 in Breezewood, a son of the late Dewey and Marie (Williams) Jay. On December 21, 1952 in Winchester, VA he married Viriginia P. (Gilpin) Jay and she preceded him in death on May 4,...

Aug 18, 2023

Charles J. Fleegle, 69, of Bedford, died on Friday, August 18, 2023 surrounded by his family. He was born on February 28, 1954 in Bedford, a son of the late Charles E. and Mary (Capik) Fleegle. He is survived by the following family: a daughter, Amy Fleegle of Bedford; a son, Charles J. Fleegle also of Bedford; three grandchildren: ...

Aug 8, 2023

Paul M. Shaffer 63, of Bedford, died Tuesday, August 8, 2023 at his home.  He was born on March 13, 1960 in Bedford, a son of the late Harry M. and Regina T. (Axmacher) Shaffer.  He is survived by a son Stu Shaffer, of Bedford; two sisters: Tria L. Doonan and husband Joel, of Leander, TX, and Luan Bremerman...

Aug 7, 2023

Brian E. Hess, 44, of Bedford, passed away on Monday, August 7, 2023, at UPMC Bedford Hospital with his loving wife by his side. He was born on December 12, 1978, in Everett, a son of Walter and Margaret "Peg" (Clapper) Hess who survive of Everett. On September 4, 1999, in Fishertown, he married his high school sweetheart, Michelle...

Aug 2, 2023

Bonnie J. Cornell 69, of Bedford, died Wednesday, August 2, 2023 at Pennknoll Village Nursing Home.  She was born on December 14, 1953 in Bedford a daughter of the late Charles W. and Arville R. (Shaffer) May.  On October 18, 1986 in Ellerslie, MD she married James “Jim” Cornell who preceded her in death on February 16, 2021.  She...

Aug 2, 2023

Genevieve “Rusty” Giornesto, 99, of Vero Beach, FL, formerly of North Hutchinson Island FL, and Bedford, died on Wednesday, August 2, 2023 at the residence of her daughter Kim, and son-in-law Glenn in Florida. She was born on May 7, 1924, in Huntingdon, a daughter of the late Alexander and Cora (Livingston) Johnson. On July 12, 1953 in Huntingdon,...

Jul 31, 2023

Patricia A. Williams beloved and cherished mother and sister died in Meyersdale, Pennsylvania on July 31, 2023 at age 87.  Born to Louise and Russell Horner in Windber, moved to Bedford where for 70 years was homemaker, great artist, caretaker and friend. We are deeply grateful for all the memories our family has shared. All who knew her will...

Jul 31, 2023

Ruth C. Baer, 96, of Bedford, died on Monday, July 31, 2023 at Homewood at Martinsburg. She was born on September 13, 1926 in Sipesville, a daughter of the late William and Beatrice (Edmiston) Critchfield. On August 6, 1949 in Sipesville she married William J. Baer Jr. who preceded her in death on August 7, 2000. She is survived...

Jul 30, 2023

Barbara Kostelac 89, of Bedford, died Sunday, July 30, 2023 at Donahoe Manor.  She was born on November 21, 1933 in Hutchinson a daughter of the late George and Mary (Mikovich) Barin.  On February 27, 1955 in Winchester, VA she married Matthew Kostelac Sr. who preceded her in death on July 31, 2004.  She is survived by two children:...

Jul 20, 2023

Francis G. Claar 76, of Fishertown, died Thursday, July 20, 2023 at Holy Spirit Hospital, in Camp Hill.  He was born on April 2, 1947 in Bedford, a son of the late F. Joseph Miller and Grace Catherine Claar.  He then married Barbara Claar who survives along with numerous extended family members, and close friend from childhood who he...