Obituaries

Apr 13, 2021

James F. “Jim” Harclerode, 83 of Bedford died on Tuesday, April 13, 2021 at UPMC Altoona Hospital. He was born on February 26, 1938, in Bedford, a son of the late John F. and Mary Janet (Morgaret) Harclerode. On February 23, 1962, in Winchester, VA, he married Bonnie (Foor) Harclerode who survives along with two sons: Timothy "Tim" Harclerode...

Apr 5, 2021

Robert L. Zimmers 69, of Bedford, died Monday, April 5, 2021 at UPMC Bedford Memorial Hospital.  He was born on December 16, 1951 in Bedford, a son of the late Joe and Madeline (Mortimore) Zimmers.  On June 5, 1981 in Winchester, VA he married Barbara L. (Shaffer) Zimmers who preceded him in death on February 14, 2013.  He is...

Mar 28, 2021

Dorothy J. ‘Dottie” Weaver 85, of Bedford, died Sunday, March 28, 2021 at UPMC Altoona Hospital.  She was born on June 15, 1935 in Bedford, a daughter of the late Joseph Emory and Mary Jane (Biddle) Dibert.  On July 19, 1954 in Cumberland, MD she married Preston G. Weaver who preceded her in death on January 13, 2013.  She...

Mar 27, 2021

Patricia A. Beegle 63, of Bedford, died Saturday, March 27, 2021 at UPMC Altoona Hospital.  She was born on February 11, 1958 in Bedford, a daughter of Robert and JoAnn (Imler) Foor who survive of Bedford.  On May 8, 1978 in Cumberland, MD she married Mark O. Beegle, who survives along with two daughters: Krisha Bardell and husband Brandon,...

Mar 26, 2021

Mary A. Tweedie 63, of Schellsburg, died Friday, March 26, 2021 at UPMC Shadyside Hospital.  She was born on December 21, 1957 in Margaretville, NY a daughter of the late Clifford and Patricia (Tait) Tweedie.  She is survived by her partner James Morgan, two brothers: Kippy Tweedie and wife Cindy, of Townsend, TN, and James Tweedie widower of Debra,...

Mar 21, 2021

Jae Richard “Ric” Berkebile, 76 of Bedford, died on Sunday, March 21, 2021 at UPMC Altoona Hospital. He was born on September 27, 1944, in Johnstown, a son of the late Blaine R. and Lavade (Parks) Berkebile. On October 4, 1980, in Bedford, he married his best friend and wife of 40 years Jane (Hughes) Berkebile who survives along...

Mar 17, 2021

Mary Ann Davis 88, of Bedford, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, March 17, 2021 at her residence.  She was born on January 15, 1933 in Johnstown, a daughter of the late George E. and Cecelia (Zeiler) Gore.  She is survived by the following family: a daughter Diana Megdad and husband Mohammed AlMegdad, a daughter...

Mar 4, 2021

James “Jim” T. Hinson, 70, of New Paris passed away on Thursday, March 4, 2021 at home.

He was born on April 26, 1950, in New Paris, a son to the late R. Dean and Patricia (Kinzey) Hinson.  On December 20, 1974 in New Paris, he married Teresa “Terry” E. (Detweiler) Hinson and they shared 46 wonderful...

Mar 3, 2021

Delores M. Straw, 82, of Bedford, died on Wednesday, March 3, 2021 at UPMC Bedford Hospital. She was born on August 18, 1938, in Cumberland, MD, a daughter of the late Jesse Straw and Mary E. (Miller) Wagner She is survived by six cousins: Sandra Butler and husband Robert  of Everett; Roberta Arnold of Schellsburg;  Karen Smith of Bedford;...

Feb 23, 2021

Bonita "Bonnie" (Hite) Ryan Suveg, 70, of Bedford, went to her heavenly home on Tuesday, February 23, 2021. She was born on April 12, 1950, in Cumberland, MD, a daughter of the late DeWayne “Jinx” and Edna (Elliott) Hite. She married John  B. Suveg and he survives along with the following family, a son John W. Ryan and wife...

Feb 23, 2021

Evelyn Joyce Brallier 83, of Centerville, died Tuesday, February 23, 2021 at her home.  She was born on October 18, 1937 in Hyndman, a daughter of the late Walter T. and Evelyn (Harclerode) Miller.  On February 17, 1955 in Hyndman she married Joseph Brallier who preceded her in death on November 19, 2005.  She is survived by the following...

Feb 21, 2021

Mary Lou Traugh Hall passed away peacefully due to complications of COVID-19 on February 21, 2021 at the Hanover Hospital in Hanover, Pennsylvania surrounded by her family.  Mary Lou was born on July 24, 1935 in Berwick, Pennsylvania the daughter of Carl E. Traugh and Geneva (Schott) Traugh.  She was a 1953 graduate of Berwick High School and worked...

Feb 18, 2021

Kenneth E. Moreland 64, of Centerville, died Thursday, February 18, 2021 at his residence surrounded by his loving family and friends.  He was born on July 13, 1956 in Wilkinsburg, a son of the late Maurice and Mabel (Griffith) Moreland.  On July 14, 1973 in Bedford he married Kim (Braman) Moreland who survives along with two sons: William “Bill”...

Feb 16, 2021

James "Jim" C. Cornell, 67, of Bedford, went home to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on Tuesday, February 16, 2021 at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital. He was born on February 26, 1953, in Topeka, KS a son of Frank Cornell and wife Joy of Cleburne, TX and the Late Betty (Fletcher) Cornell.  On October 18, 1986, in...

Feb 16, 2021

Ronald W. “Chief” Clark 82, of Monroeville, died Tuesday, February 16, 2021 at Longwood at Oakmont.  He was born on July 25, 1938 in Everett, a son of the late Edith (Ritchey) Clark.  On May 27, 1961, in Bedford, he married Joyce M. (Dishong) Clark who preceded him in death on March 2, 2020.  He is survived by the...

Feb 16, 2021

Linda L. Wertz 73, of Snake Spring, died Tuesday, February 16, 2021 at Donahoe Manor Nursing Home. She was born on December 21, 1947 in Roaring Spring, a daughter of the late Arthur and Katherine (Eshelman) Amick.  On April 23, 1966 in Bedford, she married John A. Wertz, who preceded her in death on December 14, 2020.  She is...

Feb 15, 2021

James M. Hintz, 70, of Bedford, died on Monday, February 15, 2021 at Pennknoll Village Nursing Home. He was born on March 23, 1950 in Milwaukee, WI a son of the late Michael C.    and Evelyn (Higgins) Hintz. He is survived by two daughters: Megan Whitmer and husband Casey and Melissa Gates and husband Chris all of Bedford; one...

Feb 13, 2021

Zachary Lee Amos 56, of New Paris, died Saturday, February 13, 2021 at his residence.  He was born on January 18, 1965 in Bedford, a son of the late Delmar J. Amos and Hazel (Simons) Amos surviving of New Paris.  In addition to his mother he is survived by five brothers: Delmar J. Amos Jr., of Ligonier, Tom Amos...

Feb 8, 2021

Robert W. Fickes 63, of Bedford, formerly of Lancaster, died Monday, February 8, 2021 at UPMC Shadyside Hospital.  He was born on June 15, 1957 in Roaring Spring, a son of the late Bernard W. and Laura Belle (Kurtz) Fickes.  On December 21, 1996 in Lancaster, he married Gwen (Dunkum) Fickes who survives along with the following family: a...

Feb 2, 2021

Patricia I. Bottomly, 83, of Manns Choice, died on Tuesday, February 2, 2021 at Pennknoll Village Nursing Home. She was born on July 9, 1937 in Everett, a daughter of the late Lloyd and Elva (Pennel) Bottomly. She is survived by two sons, Brian Bottomly of Winton, CA; and David Bottomly of York; two sisters Carol Smith of Pittsburgh...