Aug 1, 2024

Diane E. Callihan 71, of New Paris, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, August 1, 2024 at home surrounded by her family.  She was born on August 18, 1952, in New Paris, a daughter of the late Harry A. and Emma Lucille (Oldham) Callihan.  She is survived by a daughter Michelle Callihan and husband Glen Melius,...

Jul 31, 2024

Kenneth A. Huntsman Jr. 77, of Bedford, died Wednesday, July 31, 2024 at UPMC Bedford Hospital.  He was born on December 6, 1946, in Buffalo Mills, a son of the late Kenneth A. and Carle Elizabeth (Garland) Huntsman.  He is survived by his companion, Melissa Kegg, and numerous cousins.

Ken retired from the U.S. Navy earning the...

Jul 24, 2024

Mahlon U. Dimond, 77, of Bedford, died on Wednesday, July 24, 2024 at Hilltop Healthcare and Rehabilitation in Altoona. He was born on March 8, 1947 in Altoona, a son of the late Mahlon U. and Margaret P. (Stotler) Dimond. On January 20, 1970 in Saxton, he married S. Jane (Shoemaker) Dimond who survives along with the two daughters: ...

Jul 23, 2024

Mary Treva May 80, of Bedford, died Tuesday, July 23, 2024 at her residence.  She was born on May 28, 1944 in W. St. Clair Township, a daughter of the late Chalmer and Evelene (Hixson) Calhoun.  On April 10, 1968 in Neu-Ulm, Germany she married Homer W. May Jr, who survives along with three sons: Homer W. May III,...

Jul 10, 2024

Sara Jane Davidson, 96, of Bedford, died on Wednesday, July 10, 2024 at Bedford Colonial Courtyard. She was born on October 9, 1927 in Everett, a daughter of the late Ralph and Mayme (Williams) Hershberger. On February 14, 1948 in Bedford, she married Samuel A. Davidson who preceded her in death on February 3, 2005.  She is survived by...

Jul 10, 2024

Joseph C. “Bud” Ritchey Jr., 96, of Bedford, died on Wednesday July 10, 2024 at Bedford Skilled Nursing. He was born on August 20, 1927 in Bedford, a son of the late Jospeh C. and Grace Edna (May) Ritchey Sr. On October 28, 1966 in Bedford, he married Florence "Flo" (Koontz) Ritchey who preceded him in death on July...

Jul 9, 2024

Shirley L. Griffith 88, of Cumberland Valley, died Tuesday, July 9, 2024 at UPMC Altoona Hospital.  She was born on September 17, 1935 in Cumberland Valley a daughter of the late Francis and Vera (Boor) Growden.  She is survived by three children: Teresa Madson and husband Charlie, of Walled Lake, MI, Blane Griffith and wife Marsha, of Cumberland Valley,...

Jun 22, 2024

James H. Bradley 77, of Bedford, died Saturday, June 22, 2024.  He was born On November 9, 1946 in Lilly a son of the late Harold and Charlotte (McCreary) Bradley.  He married Ellen E. Davis on May 13, 1972, at Zion Lutheran Church, in Hollidaysburg, after a providential meeting at her place of employment at the Blair County Cooperative...

Jun 21, 2024

William F. Valiton 91, of Schellsburg, went from the arms of his beloved wife, to the arms of his Savior peacefully, Friday, June 21, 2024. He was born on October 27, 1932 in Templeton, MA, a son of the late John Fred and Viola (Ford) Valiton.  On May 2, 1953 in Orange, MA he married Constance (Belanger) Valiton who...

Jun 19, 2024

Sharon E. (Bohn) Scollo, 74, of Manns Choice, died June 19, 2024 after an extended and courageous battle with cancer.  She was born on January 21, 1950 in Cumberland, MD, a daughter of the late Lloyd C. and Evelyn L. (Amick) Bohn.  She graduated from Bedford High School in 1968 and attended Point Park College in Pittsburgh.  She attended...

Jun 15, 2024

Norman E. Seibert, 85, of Bedford, died on Saturday, June 15, 2024 at UPMC Altoona Hospital. He was born on May 15, 1939 in Baltimore, MD, a son of the late Milton J. and Lucille (Selway) Seibert. On June 21, 1958 in Pasadena, MD, he married Lamerle "Sue" (Mattox) Seibert who survives along with the following family: a daughter...

Jun 13, 2024

Louise Wolfe, 96, of Bedford, died on Thursday, June 13, 2024 at UPMC Altoona Hospital. She was born on April 5, 1928, in Ralphton, PA, a daughter of the late Harry and Bertha (Peck) Weaver. On August 10, 1952 in Frostburg, MD, she married Robert B. Wolfe and he preceded her in death on June 13, 2015.  She is...

Jun 6, 2024

CW02 Roderick Kim Funston USN retired, 70, of Buffalo Mills, passed away on Thursday, June 6, 2024. He was born on December 30, 1953 in Hagerstown, MD to the late Walter H. and Christine (Hawbaker) Funston. He is survived by his wife of 25 years Mary Jane (Harbaugh) Funston. Roderick leaves behind his 4 children Kimberly (Tony) Funston Leonard...

Jun 1, 2024

Irma L. Bowser 76, of Osterburg, died Saturday, June 1, 2024 at her residence.  She was born on February 1, 1948 in Osterburg a daughter of the late Chester and Dora (Black) Ickes.  On August 16, 1973 in Winchester, VA she married Glenn Bowser, who survives along with a son Corey Bowser and wife Jody, of Schellsburg; and two...

May 30, 2024

Nora A. Shoemaker 94, of Bedford, died Thursday, May 30, 2024.  She was born on February 5, 1930 in Johnstown, a daughter of the late Alfred D. and Edith S. (Smith) Anderson.  On March 7, 1953 in Cessna she married Paul F. Shoemaker who preceded her in death on May 16, 2019.  She is survived by the following nieces...

May 27, 2024

James R. Blattenberger, 81, of Bedford, passed on Monday, May 27, 2024. He was born on March 3, 1943, in Bedford, a son of the late Robert E. and Dorothy V. (McCreary) Blattenberger. On December 29, 1979, in New Paris, he married Sara Kay (Shroyer) Blattenberger who survives along with a step-son Jeremy and wife Lisa of Osterburg; two...

May 22, 2024

Melvin Eugene “Mel” Stahl, 88, of Bedford, beloved husband and father passed away surrounded by his family on Wednesday, May 22, 2024 at his residence. He was born on June 24, 1935, in Altoona, a son of the late Clyde and Anna (Ferguson) Stahl. While stationed in Germany with the Army in 1959 he met his wife Karoline "Carin"...

May 21, 2024

Doris Mae (Stufft) McDonald 86, of Osterburg, went home to be with her Lord and Savior at 11:44 p.m. on Tuesday, May 21, 2024.  She was born on November 25, 1937 in Alum Bank, a daughter of the late Kenneth and Erma Stufft.  On August 16, 1958 at the Weyant Church she married Bernard A. McDonald Sr., who survives...

May 16, 2024

Arthur A. Catena Jr., 81, of New Paris, PA died on Thursday, May 16, 2024 at Homewood in Martinsburg. He was born on June 7, 1942 in Windber, PA a son of the late Arthur “Cungy” and Elizabeth Betty (Fagnani) Catena. On December 29, 1962 in Windber, PA he married Dorothy (Hocevar) Catena who preceded him in death on...

May 10, 2024

Robert J. Swindell, 94, of Bedford, died on Friday, May 10, 2024 at Victoria House at Spring House Estates. He was born on September 2, 1929 in Everett, a son of the late Charles A. and Mary (Miller) Swindell. On July 14, 1956 in Johnstown he married Doris J. (Henry) Swindell who preceded him in death on February 21,...