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Shirley A, (Bowlby)  Hearn

Shirley A, (Bowlby) Hearn

Jul 16, 2021

Shirley A. Hearn, 89, of Bedford, died on Friday, July 16, 2021 at Pennknoll Village Nursing Home. She was born on February 8, 1932, in Ligonier, a daughter of the late George R. and Alzada (Bills) Bowlby. On August 5, 1951, in Cumberland, MD, she married Richard F. Hearn Sr. and he preceded her in death on October 1,...

John Dehaven Anderson

John Dehaven Anderson

Jul 16, 2021

John DeHaven Anderson 72, of Centerville, died Friday, July 16, 2021 at his residence.  He was born on July 6, 1949 in Philadelphia, a son of the late Albert L. and Margaret (Pickrel) Anderson.  On May 11, 2005, in Gatlinburg, TN he married Patricia (Jordan) Anderson, who survives along with three daughters: Charity Gallagher widow Earl, of Middletown, Gwen...

Carole A. (Semmler)  Henry

Carole A. (Semmler) Henry

Jul 16, 2021

Carole A. Henry 84, of Bedford, died on Friday July 16, 2021 at UPMC Bedford Memorial Hospital. She was born on August 6, 1936, in Detroit, MI a daughter of the late Elmer and Meda (Carbaugh) Semmler. She was preceded in death by two husbands, Pete Wright and Jack Henry. She is survived by two sons: Steve Wright of...

Bettie L. (Pearl)  Mason

Bettie L. (Pearl) Mason

Jul 8, 2021

Bettie Louise Mason 87, of Martinsburg, passed away peacefully in her home at Homewood at Martinsburg after a brief illness.   She was born in Linn County, Oregon a daughter of the late Elwyn Rexford Pearl and Edna Mae Scott.  She grew up in Benton County, Oregon and graduated from Corvallis High School. Bettie was a third generation descendant of...

Arthur "Junior" Duncan

Arthur "Junior" Duncan

Jul 6, 2021

Arthur “Junior” Duncan, 81 of Bedford, died on Tuesday, July 6, 2021 at UPMC Altoona Hospital. He was born on February 25, 1940 in Manns Choice, a son of the late Arthur and Margaret (Brant-May) Duncan. On December 7, 1959, in Ellerslie, MD he married Gloria Jean (Milburn) Duncan and she survives along with many nieces and nephews.  He...

Myrle T. (Thompson)  Zeller

Myrle T. (Thompson) Zeller

Jul 4, 2021

Myrle T. Zeller 99, formerly of Bedford, died Sunday, July 4, 2021 at Homewood at Martinsburg.  She was born on August 3, 1921 in Stamford, TX a daughter of the late James Harris and Josephine Matelda (Campbell) Thompson.  On April 9, 1946 in Abilene, TX she married Brockson L. Zeller who preceded her in death on May 7, 1991. ...

Harry D. Corle

Harry D. Corle

Jul 3, 2021

Harry D. Corle 78, of Bedford, died Saturday, July 3, 2021 at Pennknoll Village.  He was born on February 21, 1943 in Bedford, a son of the late David F. and Alda A. (Jordon) Corle.  On August 10, 1963 in Bedford he married Viola F. (Miller) Corle who survives along with two children: Tina A. Mock and husband Doug,...

Joanne Berry Smouse

Joanne Berry Smouse

Jun 24, 2021

Joanne Berry Smouse 78, of Bedford, died on Thursday, June 24, 2021 at her residence.  She was born on September 20, 1942, in Harrisburg, a daughter of the late John Fox and Helen Berry (Eldon) Fox.  She is survived by a son, Michael Hershberger and spouse Daniel Mitchell III of Washington, DC; a sister Linda Jacques, of Indiatlantic, FL,...

Sherwyn (Amick)  Pensyl

Sherwyn (Amick) Pensyl

Jun 22, 2021

Sherwyn Pensyl 84, of Bedford, died on Tuesday, June 22, 2021 at Rebecca’s Personal Care Home.  She was born on November 10, 1936 in Bedford, a daughter of the late William and Minerva Helen (Cuppett) Amick.  On June 8, 1952, in Bedford she married Daniel G. Pensyl who preceded her in death on August 5, 2017.  She is survived...

Jean E. (Emerick)  England

Jean E. (Emerick) England

Jun 22, 2021

Jean E. England, 93 of Bedford, died on Tuesday, June 22, 2021 at Bedford Colonial Courtyard. She was born on December 2, 1927, in Hyndman, a daughter of the late Ross and Catherine (Yohn) Emerick. On August 27, 1950, in Hyndman, she married William H. England and he preceded her in death on May 17, 2009. She is survived...

Mary Joan (Mcguinn)  Smith

Mary Joan (Mcguinn) Smith

Jun 5, 2021

Mary Joan Smith 93, of Meyersdale, formerly of Bedford, died on Saturday, June 5, 2021.  She was born on May 18, 1928 in Johnstown, a daughter of the late Leo and Mary (Hornick) McGuinn.  She was married to Edward J. Smith who preceded her in death on May 24, 1994.  She is survived by two sons: Thomas E. Smith...

Paula S. Hillegass

Paula S. Hillegass

May 25, 2021

Paula S. “Zoots” “Sotch” Hillegass 67, of Pennknoll Village passed on to her final resting place on Tuesday, May 25, 2021.  She was born on September 11, 1953 in Bedford a daughter of Evan R. and the late Helen M. (Kerr) Hillegass; and step-mother the late Mae L. (Burkett) Hillegass.  She is survived by a daughter Tammy M. (Hillegass)...

Joyce E. (Weyant)  Burkett

Joyce E. (Weyant) Burkett

May 23, 2021

Joyce E. Burkett 86, of Bedford, died Sunday, May 23, 2021 at her residence.  She was born on June 14, 1934 in Weyant a daughter of the late Russell E. and Margaret E. (Barefoot) Weyant.  She was married to William Burkett who preceded her in death.  She is survived by a daughter Deanna Lankey and husband William, of Buffalo...

Jerry C. Rogish

Jerry C. Rogish

May 22, 2021

Jerry C. Rogish 74, of Bedford, died Saturday, May 22, 2021 at Rebecca’s Personal Care Home.  He was born on June 19, 1946 in Uniontown, a son of the late Charles S. “Charlie” and Marquerite (Andria) Rogish.  On December 24, 1980 in Bedford he married Marlene C. (Imler) Rogish who preceded him in death on April 14, 1989.  He...

Douglas K. Reed

Douglas K. Reed

May 21, 2021

Douglas K. Reed 72, of Everett, died Friday, May 21, 2021 at the Victoria House at Spring House Estates.  He was born on April 30, 1949 in Johnstown, a son of the late Emmett Darlington and Golde (McGeary) Reed.  On August 8, 2003, in Johnstown, he married Vivian (Plows) Reed who survives along with a son Kristopher Reed, and...

Donna R. (Foor)  Imler

Donna R. (Foor) Imler

May 20, 2021

Donna R. Imler 79, of Bedford, died Thursday, May 20, 2021 at UPMC Altoona Hospital.  She was born on April 2, 1942 in Bedford a daughter of the late Vernon Calvin and Evelyn Mae (Rose) Foor.  She was married to husband Lawrence A. Imler who preceded her in death on May 20, 1980.  She is survived a son Craig...

Ronald L. Hutzell

Ronald L. Hutzell

May 20, 2021

Ronald L. Hutzell 82, of Osterburg, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, May 20, 2021 at The Village at Morrisons Cove.  He was born on December 10, 1938 in Johnstown a son of the late George H. and Helen (Henze) Hutzell.   He is survived by his wife Julia (Walker) Hutzell and  a son Andrew Hutzell and wife...

James Michael Kilcoin

James Michael Kilcoin

May 19, 2021

James Michael Kilcoin, 80 of Bedford, died on Wednesday, May 19, 2021 at Donahoe Manor Nursing Home. He was born on May 21, 1940 in Bedford, a son of the late Edward James and Mary Catherine (O'Shea) Kilcoin. He is survived by his life partner of 53 years Douglas Stuart of Bedford; two brothers: Thomas Kilcoin of Long Island,...

Ruby E. (Shirey)  Shoemaker

Ruby E. (Shirey) Shoemaker

May 19, 2021

Ruby E. Shoemaker, 89 of Bedford died on Wednesday, May 19, 2021 at her residence.  She was born on February 14, 1932 in Cresaptown, MD a daughter of the late Harry E. and Carrie (Bowman) Shirey Sr. On March 15, 1952 in Cresaptown, MD she married Harold Shoemaker who survives along with three sons: C. Rhett Shoemaker and wife...

Michael B. Fleisher

Michael B. Fleisher

May 16, 2021

Michael Fleisher 61, of Etters, died Sunday, May 16, 2021 at his residence.  He was born on March 6, 1960 in Charles Town, WV a son of the late Robert “Brad” Fleisher and Violet “Vikki” Moran.  He is survived by his step-mother Marilyn Fleisher Corbett and husband Fred, of Everett; a son Christopher Fleisher, of Camp Hill; a sister...

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