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Daphne Vivien Arnold

Daphne Vivien Arnold

Dec 1, 2024

Daphne Vivien Arnold 18 months old, passed away on Sunday, December 1, 2024 after a life long battle with Epidermolysis Bullosa. She was born on May 12, 2023 in Fort Belvoir, VA, a daughter of Cole M. and Veronica (Jeffries) Arnold of Vienna, VA. Also surviving are one brother Blake M. Arnold who lives at home; paternal grandfather Raymond...

Phyllis J. (Nevitt)  Miller

Phyllis J. (Nevitt) Miller

Nov 30, 2024

Phyllis J. Miller (Nevitt), 92, of Bedford PA, passed away April 7, 2025. Born in Bedford in 1933, she graduated from Bedford High School in 1950. She married Frank Miller and raised their three daughters in Bethlehem PA. She was active in the Bedford Methodist Church where she sang in the choir for many years. She loved to paint,...

Scott K. Bacon

Scott K. Bacon

Nov 30, 2024

Scott K. Bacon, 66, of Bedford, died on Thursday, March 20, 2025 at Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center. He was born on July 9, 1958 in Johnstown, a son of the late Glen J.  and Marguerite (Shull) Bacon. Survived by loving wife of 43 years, Cynthia A. (Streletz) Bacon, Bedford; daughter, Robin L. Schrock and husband Barrett of Bedford; three...

Cynthia L. (Smith)  Koontz

Cynthia L. (Smith) Koontz

Nov 25, 2024

Cynthia L. Koontz 76, of Friends Cove, passed away on Monday, November 25, 2024 at her home surrounded by her family.  She was born on September 21, 1948 in Bedford a daughter of the late Jesse Dale and Kathleen (Baker) Smith.  On September 26, 1969 in Bedford, she married Gary Koontz who survives along with two daughters: Stephanie Leibfreid...

Gary Ernest "Goo" Washington

Gary Ernest "Goo" Washington

Nov 23, 2024

Gary Ernest “Goo” Washington 77, of Bedford, died Saturday, November 23, 2024, at his residence.  He was born on October 18, 1947, in Bedford the son of the late Albert Ernest and Rae (Harris) Washington.  On July 7, 1967 in Pittsburgh, he married Vera Mable (Bradford) Washington who survives along with four children: Garnell E. Washington, Garrett E. Washington...

Roger M. Merritt

Roger M. Merritt

Nov 14, 2024

Roger M. Merritt, 71 of Bedford, died on Thursday, November 14, 2024. He was born on August 23, 1953 in Sparta, Michigan a son of the late Frank and Celeste (Morgan) Merritt. On September 2, 1989 in Bedford, he married Lisa J. (Yantz) Merritt who survives along with the following family: a son Blaine M. Merritt of Mesick, MI;...

Galen E. Imler

Galen E. Imler

Nov 5, 2024

Galen E. Imler, 82, of Bedford, died on Tuesday, November 5, 2024 at Bedford Skilled Nursing. He was born on August 1, 1942, in Bedford, a son of the late E. Lester and Dorothy Fay (Replogle) Imler. He is survived by two nieces, Michelle Boyd and husband Bobby of Longview, TX, and Jennifer Hale and husband Anthony of McCalla,...

Shirley J. (Batzel)  Grazer

Shirley J. (Batzel) Grazer

Nov 5, 2024

Shirley J. Grazer 92, of Bedford, died Tuesday, November 5, 2024 at her residence.  She was born on August 28, 1932 in Tatesville a daughter of the late John E. and Lillian E. (Kagarise) Batzel Sr.  On October 31, 1959, in New Baltimore, she married Daniel D. Grazer who survives along with two sons: Jeffrey J. Grazer and wife...

Charles W. Robbins

Charles W. Robbins

Nov 4, 2024

Charles W. Robbins, 80, of Everett, died on Monday, November 4, 2024 at UPMC Bedford Hospital. He was born on April 24, 1944, in Wilmington, NC a son of the late Fred and Ellen (Ward) Robbins. On October 21, 1995 in Coeur D'Alene, Idaho, he married Rita (Fabyanic) Robbins who survives along with the following family: a son Charlie...

Ronald Lee Judy

Ronald Lee Judy

Nov 2, 2024

Ronald Lee Judy, 83, of Bedford died on Saturday, November 2, 2024 at UPMC Altoona Hospital. He was born on March 21, 1941 in Bedford a son of the late Foster L. and Mildred E. (Wilson) Judy. He is survived by two sisters: Nancy J. Stern widow of William of Winchester, VA; and Shirley J. Judy of Bedford; three...

Wilma Jean (Ritchey)  Holtzman

Wilma Jean (Ritchey) Holtzman

Nov 1, 2024

Wilma Jean Holtzman 91, of Bedford, died on Friday, November 1, 2024 at Rebecca's Personal Care Home. She was born on May 22, 1933 in Bedford, a daughter of the late Allen G. and Elsie M. (Lape) Ritchey. She is survived by her special friends and caretakers Ronnie Michael and wife Shilla and their sons Corrie and Gunnar all...

Louis "Kim" Kimmel Buterbaugh

Louis "Kim" Kimmel Buterbaugh

Oct 27, 2024

Louis Kimmel “Kim” Buterbaugh 80, of Bedford, passed away peacefully with his loving life partner Betty Calhoun by his side, on Sunday, October 27, 2024.  He was born on February 3, 1944 in Williamsport, a son of the late Ernest and Nancy Mae (Hughes) Buterbaugh.  On August 21, 1965 in Bedford, he married Barbara Sharon (Miller) Buterbaugh who preceded...

Gregory A. Kagarise

Gregory A. Kagarise

Oct 23, 2024

Gregory A. Kagarise 60, of Everett, formerly of Grantville, died Wednesday, October 23, 2024.  He was born on May 1, 1964 in Osterburg, a son of the late Theodore J. and Barbara Jane (Wear) Kagarise.  He is survived by his wife, Brenda (Miller) Kagarise; two children: Brittney Kagarise and husband Brad, and Ronnie Kagarise, both of Bedford; four grandchildren:...

Nellie L. (Kagarise)  Hainley

Nellie L. (Kagarise) Hainley

Oct 23, 2024

Nellie L. Hainley 88, of Bedford, died on Wednesday, October 23, 2024 at Victoria House at Springhouse Estates in Everett. She was born on January 21, 1936, in Altoona, a daughter of the late Clinton H. and Maude (Confer) Kagarise. On March 26, 1954 in Altoona, she married George R. Hainley and he preceded her in death on July...

Merdieth K. (Lease)  Diehl

Merdieth K. (Lease) Diehl

Oct 23, 2024

Merdieth K. Diehl 81, of Buffalo Mills, died Wednesday, October 23, 2024 at her home.  She was born on December 26, 1942 in Cresaptown, MD a daughter of the late Frank and Caroline (Willison) Lease.  On August 22, 1960 in Corigansville, MD she married Maynard D. Diehl who preceded her in death on March 26, 2020.  She is survived...

Anna L. (Lehman)  Waltman

Anna L. (Lehman) Waltman

Oct 20, 2024

Anna L. Waltman, 95, of Bedford, died on Sunday, October 20, 2024 at Kittanning Health and Rehab Center. She was born on July 19, 1929 in Hyndman a daughter of the late John and Eva (Sherman) Lehman. On May 16, 1955 in San Antonio, TX, she married John V. Waltman who preceded her in death on November 13, 2015. ...

Paul F. Jacobs

Paul F. Jacobs

Oct 10, 2024

Paul F. Jacobs 85, of Manns Choice, died Thursday, October 10, 2024 at his residence.  He was born on November 1, 1938 in Highland Park, MI a son of the late Ardell F. and Adaline J. (Ruottinen) Jacobs.  On October 4, 1992 in Manns Choice, he married Catherine F. (Shonholz) Jacobs who survives along with two children: Jennifer A....

William L. Defibaugh

William L. Defibaugh

Oct 3, 2024

William L. Defibaugh (Bill), 91 years of age, left us all to be with the Lord on October 3, 2024.  He is survived by his wife, Ruth (Maurer); they were married for 71 years. He was the loving father of William L. (Bill and Lisa) Defibaugh, II, Barbara L. Loshaw, Nancy J. Pyle and Rebecca R. (James) Hughes. Bill...

Rodger W. Mack

Rodger W. Mack

Oct 2, 2024

Rodger W. Mack, 71, of Bedford, died Wednesday, October 2, 2024.  He was born on September 3, 1953, in Johnstown, a son of the late William C. and Alice Caroline (Michaels) Mack.  On June 24, 1978, in Hollsopple, he married Shelby J. (Keim) Mack who survives along with four children: April Elliott and husband Nathan, of Bedford, Justin Mack...

Galen E. Ake

Galen E. Ake

Oct 2, 2024

Galen E. Ake, 81, of Everett, died on Wednesday, October 2, 2024 at Pennknoll Village Nursing Home. He was born on December 27, 1942, in Bedford a son of the late Tolbert and Thelma (Bloom) Ake. He is survived by a son Galen Ake of Sugar Land, TX; a daughter Janey Decenzo of Denver, NC.  two sisters: Linda Koontz...

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