Obituaries

May 18, 2023

Richard “Dick” Koontz, 80, of Friends Cove, died on Thursday, May 18, 2023 at Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center. He was born on March 9, 1943 in Bedford, a son of the late Dennis E. and Gladys F. (Morgart) Koontz. On July 14, 2007 in Bedford he married Bonnie (Coleman) Koontz who survives along with the following family, two sons: ...

May 7, 2023

Charlotte B. Diehl 92 of Everett died Sunday May 7, 2023, at Homewood at Martinsburg.  She was surrounded by her loving family.  She was born on August 22, 1930, in Cumberland, MD, a daughter of the late Charles and Sara (Hardy) Barringer.  On July 19,1952 in Cumberland, MD she married Harry E. Diehl who survived along with four children:...

Apr 28, 2023

Ethan Thomas Lingenfelter, 30, of Bedford, died on Friday, April 28, 2023 at UPMC Bedford Hospital. He was born on September 21, 1992 in Roaring Spring, a son of Tommy K. and Susan Y. (Diehl) Lingenfelter of Bedford. He is survived by a girlfriend Robin Lashley of Bedford; a sister Rhea (Bethany) Lingenfelter Homa and spouse Joshua of Verona;...

Apr 27, 2023

Christine E. Anderson 35, of Everett, died Thursday, April 27, 2023.  She was born on December 14, 1987 in Fredericksburg, VA a daughter of the late Jackie K. and Naomi E. (Mims) Clark, surviving of Haveloc, NC.  On August 31, 2011, in Cape Carteret, NC she married Robert Anderson who survives along with two siblings: Meghan Clark, of the...

Apr 27, 2023

Richard "Dick" Henderson, 70, of Bedford, walked into glory on Thursday, April 27, 2023 while hiking the Appalachian Trail. He was born on April 24, 1953 in Bedford, a son of the late Ethel (Calhoun) Johnson. On April 24, 1975 he married Debra (Reese) Henderson who survives along with a son, Beau Henderson and wife Melissa of Louisville, KY;...

Apr 20, 2023

Gordon E. Diehl, 78, of Bedford Valley Road, died on Thursday, April 20, 2023 at his residence. He is survived by his wife Betty (Peterson) Diehl;  two sons:  Doug Diehl and wife Sherry of Hyndman, and Keith Diehl and wife Stacie of Myersdale; three grandchildren:  Douglas Diehl and companion Elizabeth; Maranda Diehl and companion Tanner Burkett; and Zach Diehl;...

Apr 6, 2023

Philip Dinehart Patterson passed away during the afternoon hours of Holy Thursday (April 6, 2023), at home and surrounded by loved ones.  He is survived by his wife of 56 years (Mary) and his four sons (Tom, Marty and Anthony of Pennsylvania; Joe of Ave Maria, Florida).  He is also survived by his 19 grandchildren (Matt, Clare, Helen, Steven,...

Apr 4, 2023

Graveside services were held last week for James N. Land Jr., at Woods Church Cemetery in Rainsburg, PA. He died on April 4 at Lantern Hill Continuing Care Residences in New Providence, NJ.

The youngest child of James and Frances Land, Mr. Land was born on September 23, 1929 in Staten Island, NY. He had an older...

Apr 1, 2023

Dorothy G. “Dottie” Clapper 89, of Bedford, died Saturday, April 1, 2023.  Dottie  was like a good watch, all gold, open-faced, well regulated, dependable, and filled with good works.  Because she knew and believed the Gospel of Christ she is now in Heaven. She was born on December 4, 1933 in Bedford a daughter of the late Sherman and...

Mar 28, 2023

Shirley B. Hackney, 93 of Bedford, died on Tuesday, March 28, 2023 at Donahoe Manor Nursing Home in Bedford. She was born on March 17, 1930 in Pittsburgh, a daughter of the late S. Lee and Margaret (Allen) Bear. On August 25, 1956 in Bedford, she married Reid Hackney and he preceded her in death on September 3, 1975....

Mar 27, 2023

Melissa D. Draeger 44, of Alum Bank, died Monday, March 27, 2023.  She was born on November 6, 1978 in W. St. Clair Township, a daughter of John “Chris” and Karen (Poet) Draeger of Alum Bank.  In addition to her parents, she is survived by a son Devon Walter, at home, a brother Michael Draeger and fiancée Heidi Lampel,...

Mar 23, 2023

Martha R. “Skip” Dishong 86, of Bedford, died on Thursday, March 23, 2023 at UPMC Bedford Hospital surrounded by her family. She was born on April 17, 1936 in Altoona, a daughter of the late Earl F. and Catherine (Datres) Wertz. On April 23, 1960 in Bedford, she married Joseph D. Dishong and he preceded her in death on...

Mar 23, 2023

G. Donald Arnold 96, of Baltimore, MD died Thursday, March 23, 2023.  He was born on May 6, 1926 in Bedford, a son of the late George and Stella (Ernest) Arnold.  He is survived by companion Irene Newton, and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by the following siblings: Hazel M. Gates, fraternal twin brother William...

Mar 22, 2023

Velma J. “Hobby” Oravec, 79, of Everett, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, March 22, 2023 after a courageous battle with cancer. She was born on June 5, 1943 in the family home on Imlertown Road in Bedford, a daughter of the late Clair E. and Bertha L. (Foor) Smith. On January 7, 1961 at the United...

Mar 21, 2023

Robert L. Imler 78, of Bedford, died on Tuesday, March 21, 2023 at his residence.  He was born on March 28, 1944 in Bedford a son of the late John C. and Magdalen “Dena” M. (Heming) Imler Sr.  On November 20, 1971 in Bedford he married Sandra (Logue) Imler who survives along with two children: Dawn Fox and fiancé...

Mar 20, 2023

Naomi Irina Werne, Esq., passed away on March 20, 2023 at the age of 77, after a battle with diabetes, pneumonia, and congestive heart failure. While she faced significant health issues for much of her life, she maintained a vibrant sense of humor, and always had a joke or two to tell in conversations with her friends and family....

Mar 16, 2023

Christine E. Burkett, 67, of Bedford died on Thursday, March 16, 2023 at UPMC Altoona Hospital. She was born on January 15, 1956 in Bedford, a daughter of the late Robert N. and JoAnn (Robertson) Gould who survives of Bedford. On September 17, 1983 in Bedford, she married John D. Burkett who survives along with the following family: a...

Mar 15, 2023

Jack William Dunkle, 76, of Snake Spring Valley, went to be with the Lord on March 15, 2023 after a short but courageous battle with cancer.   He was born on September 12, 1946 in Bedford, a son of the late William H. (Dick) and Dorothy E. (Mills) Dunkle.  On September 25, 2004 in Bedford, he married Susan B. (Whitfield)...

Mar 13, 2023

Robert L. Diehl 72, of Shippensburg, died Monday, March 13, 2023 at his residence.  He was born on March 18, 1950 in Bedford a son of the late Harold C. and Mildred P. (Hyde) Diehl.  On February 14, 1975 in Belle Vernon he married Jody (Diehl) Diehl who survives along with four sons: Christopher Diehl and wife Kelly, of...

Mar 10, 2023

James W.F. Allen 79, of Bedford, died Friday, March 10, 2023 at his residence.  No obituary to follow.