Obituaries

Jun 24, 2020

Robert Frank Graser 92, of Valrico, FL died June 24, 2020 at Melech Hospice House, Temple Terrace, FL.  He was born on November 19, 1927 in Johnstown, a son of the late Adolph Vollbrecht. and Agnes (Walsh) Zaph.  On April 10, 1947 in Johnstown he married Shirley Mae (Berkstresser) Graser who preceded him in death on January 16, 2014. ...

Jun 24, 2020

Donna Jean McGowan, nee Kirkham, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 24, 2020 in Hilton Head, South Carolina during an extended stay with family. She was born on May 1, 1933 in Chicago, IL, the eldest daughter of C. Ward and Hannah E. Kirkham. On September 25, 1954, she married Martin V. McGowan, who preceded her in death on...

Jun 10, 2020

Charles S. Pensyl Sr., 71, of Bedford, died on Wednesday, June 10, 2020, at UPMC Altoona Hospital. He was born on April 5, 1949, in Bedford, a son of the late Milton L. and Geraldine (Benna) Pensyl. On April 3, 1976, in Bedford, he married Jackie (Carson) Pensyl who preceded him in death on May 27, 2013. He is...

Jun 9, 2020

William Michael Vreeland Sr., 80, of Bedford, died on Tuesday, June 9, 2020 at his residence. He was born on March 7, 1940, in Orange, NJ, a son of the late William N. and Kathryn Dorothy (Erhardt) Vreeland. On March 22, 1982, in Charlotte, NC, he married Dianne (Clark) Vreeland who survives along with the following family: two sons,...

Jun 5, 2020

Nancy L. Koul 82, of Everett, died Friday, June 5, 2020 at her residence.  She was born on October 9, 1937 in New York, NY a daughter of the late Robert and Anne (Schott) Helmer.  On May 17, 1969 she married Andre E. Koul who preceded her in death on February 26, 2016.  She is survived by a son...

Jun 4, 2020

Laura A. Tholen, 53, of Hollidaysburg, died on Thursday, June 4, 2020 peacefully at home. She was born on May 1, 1967, in Biloxi, MS a daughter of Larry Sadler Sr. of Millington, TN and Joy (Newbaker) Blackburn of Bedford. On April 17, 1987, in Kenner, LA, she married Brian Tholen who survives along with the following family: two...

May 29, 2020

Charlotte Marie Perdew 92, of Bedford, died on Friday May 29, 2020 at Pennknoll Village Nursing Home. She was born on April 19, 1928, in Cumberland, MD a daughter of the late Orie and Gladys (Wolford) Nelson. On November 15, 1947, in Cumberland, MD, she married Donald E. Perdew and he preceded her in death on May 11, 2004....

May 27, 2020

Evelyn T. Pavic, 93, of New Paris, died on Wednesday May 27, 2020 at the Harmony House in Johnstown.  She was born on March 22, 1927, in Warrenton, a daughter of the late Robert M. and Grace (Scott) Taylor. On July 26, 1921, in Washington D.C., she married John N. Pavic who preceded her in death on March 8,...

May 27, 2020

James “Fred” Hunter, 88, of Bedford, died on Wednesday, May 27, 2020 at UPMC Western Maryland. He was born on March 16, 1932, in Natrona Heights, a son of the late William V. and Lillian (Crytzer) Hunter. He is survived by longtime friend Jackie Kane of Bedford.

Fred spent most of his life working in Florida before...

May 25, 2020

Shirley M. Irwin 79 of Bedford, went to be with her Lord and Savior Monday, May 25, 2020 at UPMC Altoona Hospital.  The beauty of her music and unconditional love will truly be missed.  She was born on April 16, 1941 in King a daughter of the late Ralph and Anna (Harr) Bowser.  On July 29, 1961 in Bedford,...

May 21, 2020

Virginia B. “Gin” (Vaneiken) Springer Way, 80 of Fishertown, died May 21, 2020 at Pennknoll Village Nursing Home.  She was born on June 20, 1939 in Windber, a daughter of the late Albert and Mildred (Naugle) Vaneiken Sr.  On December 14, 1957 she married Ronald W. Springer who preceded her in death on December 31, 1971.  On April 26,...

May 20, 2020

James Robert Best, 45, of Bedford, passed away on Wednesday, May 20, 2020. He was born on January 10, 1975, in Sodus Point, NY, a son of James L. Best and companion Judy Miller whom Jamie called “Mom”. He is survived by numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, including a very special cousin that he was close to Rebecca L. Abrino. ...

May 13, 2020

Orville W. Keel 71, of Bedford, died Wednesday, May 13, 2020 at his residence.  He was born on February 23, 1949 in Roaring Spring, a son of the late William and Elsie (Hann) Keel.  On June 30, 1972 in Bedford he married Sharon (Price) Keel who survives along with the following family: Tim Keel and companion Patricia Fleck, of...

May 11, 2020

Norman D. “Smitty” Smith 79, of Everett, died Monday, May 11, 2020 at his residence.  He was born on May 17, 1940 in Bedford a son of Lulu Jean (Smith) Nunamaker.  He is survived by the following family: a son Jeff Smith, of Everett, a son Jerry Smith widower of Michele Jo Foreman Smith, of Everett, a son Ken...

May 10, 2020

Cynthia A. Sheets 50, of Cumberland Valley, died Sunday, May 10, 2020 at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital.  She was born on March 9, 1970 in Huntingdon a daughter of the late Jackie (Miller) Whitsel.  On April 27, 2009 in Alexandria, she married John Sheets, who survives along with two sons Cole Michael Gross, at home, and Tyler Scott, of Huntingdon;...

May 8, 2020

Patricia B. “Pat” Clingerman 79, of Everett, died on Friday, May 8, 2020 at her residence.  She was born on June 14, 1940 in Saxton, a daughter of the late David and Bertha (Ritchey) Bulger.   On December 14, 1960 in Cumberland, MD she married Joseph “Fred” Clingerman who survives along with a daughter Sandra Fletcher and husband Jeff of...

May 7, 2020

Joseph R. Sellers 65, of Bedford, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, May 7, 2020.  He was born on April 10, 1955 in Everett, a son of Bernie R. Sellers, of Everett, and the late Donna (Burkett) Sellers.  On November 9, 1974 in Bedford he married Vickie (Way) Sellers who survives along with a son, Jeremy Sellers...

May 6, 2020

Merle E. Diehl 95, of Bedford, died Wednesday, May 6, 2020 at Pennknoll Village Nursing Home.  He was born on November 5, 1924 in Bedford, a son of the late Lloyd E. and Mary (Beegle) Diehl.  On October 6, 1950 in Bedford he married Ruth (Koontz) Diehl who preceded him in death on February 16, 2020.  He is survived...

Apr 29, 2020

Colonel Harry H. Clark Jr. 91 of Bedford died on Wednesday April 29, 2020 at James E. Van Zandt VA Medical Center in Altoona. He was born on September 26, 1928, in Reedsville, WV, a son of the late Harry H. Clark Sr. and Mabel E. (Mayfield) Clark. He is survived by his three children, and his companion of...

Apr 26, 2020

Clive Owen Wolfe 86, of Schellsburg, died Sunday, April 26, 2020 at his residence.  He was born on February 13, 1934 in Bedford, a son of the late Chuck and Catharine (Horne) Wolfe.  On April 26, 1957 in Jeannette he married Shirley (Domer) Wolfe who survives along with a daughter Sandy Young and husband Jim, of Seneca Rocks, WV;...