Cartha M. Lowery

Cartha M. Lowery

Oct 30, 2008

Cartha “Mam” Mae Lowery, 86 of Lincoln Highway, Bedford, died early Thursday morning at her residence.  She was born June 4, 1922 in Waynesburg, daughter of the late Floyd and Clara Belle (Camp) Breese.  On October 15, 1937 in Ellerslie, MD she married Clifton G. Lowery and he preceded her in death on November 27, 2002.  She is survived...

Susan Carl-Shroyer

Susan Carl-Shroyer

Oct 21, 2008

Susan Carl-Shroyer 47, of Lake Drive, Bedford, died Tuesday, October 21, 2008 at Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center in Johnstown, as the result of an automobile accident.  She was born December 1, 1960 in Pottsville, daughter of Arlene E. (Shuller) Carl of Bedford and the late Charles H. Carl.  On May 6, 1994 in Bedford she married Steven C. Shroyer...

Charles H. Waltemire Sr.

Charles H. Waltemire Sr.

Oct 13, 2008

Charles H. Waltemire, Sr. 78 of Green Lane, Bedford, died Monday, October 13, 2008 at UPMC Bedford Memorial Hospital.  He was born October 29, 1929 in Indiana, son of the late Ralph Waltemire Sr. and Clara (Hollis) Waltemire.  On June 23, 1957 in Indiana, he married Bulah L. Elkin and she survives along with five children: Charles H. Waltemire...

Edward T. Smith

Edward T. Smith

Oct 9, 2008

Edward T. Smith, 68, of Bedford, died Thursday, October 9, 2008 at his daughter’s residence.  He was born on September 24, 1940 in Snake Spring TWP, son of the late Edward P. Smith and Lillian M. (Ford) Smith. He is survived by four children:  Sheri wife of Denny Lowery of Schellsburg, Jeff Smith of Everett, Mike Smith married to...

John K. Grace

John K. Grace

Oct 9, 2008

John K. “Soupy” Grace 82 of Business 220, Bedford, died Thursday at Presbyterian Hospital in Pittsburgh.  He was born September 22, 1926 in Hopewell, a son of the late Wilday I. and Olive (Moore) Grace.  On November 10, 1950 in Cumberland, MD, he married Mary Lou Cuppett and she survives along with a son Gregg S. Grace of Bedford...

William H. Wittmer

William H. Wittmer

Oct 7, 2008

William H. Wittmer 81 of Oppenheimer Road, Bedford, died Tuesday, October 7, 2008 at his residence.  He was born June 28, 1927 in McCandless TWP, PA, son of the late William and Clara (Hofman) Wittmer.  On January 17, 1953 in Pittsburgh, he married Marie (Senchyshyn) and she survives along with four children: William N. Wittmer of Somerset, Alison wife...

Oliver W. Keel

Oliver W. Keel

Oct 6, 2008

Oliver W. Keel, 59 of Dogwood Road, Bedford, died Monday October 6, 2008 at Altoona Regional Hospital in Altoona.  He was born February 23, 1949 in Roaring Spring, son of the late William and Elsie (Hann) Keel.  On July 22, 1969 in Cumberland, he married Connie Lohr and she survives along with a son Oliver R. Keel at home...

Richard W. Eichler

Richard W. Eichler

Oct 5, 2008

Richard W. Eichler, 78, of W. John St., Bedford, died Sunday, October 5, 2008 at UPMC Bedford Memorial Hospital.  He was born July 29, 1930 in Alum Bank, son of the late Edward and Alice (Rock) Eichler.  On July 29, 1963 in Winchester, VA, he married Dorothy Dumpert and she survives along with three daughters: Dianna Eichler of Aurora,...

Helen M. Boore

Helen M. Boore

Oct 2, 2008

Helen Marie Boore 96, of Egolf Road, Bedford died, Thursday, October 2, 2008 at her residence.  She was born March 5, 1912 in Bedford, daughter of the late Foster E. and Minnie C. (Leonard) Boore.  She is survived by three nieces: Sandra wife of Richard Goodman, where she made her home, Janice wife of Arthur Burtnett, Julie wife of ...

Abraham Mittelmark

Abraham Mittelmark

Sep 30, 2008

Abraham Mittelmark 82 of Forbes Road, Bedford, died Tuesday, September 30, 2008 at Altoona Regional Hospital.  He was born September 26, 1926, in New York City, son of the late Joseph and Minnie (Weintraub) Mittelmark.  On April 6, 1985 in Califon, NJ he married Anita Vanacore and she survives along with three daughters: Margo Miller of Spring Valley, CA,...

Joann L. Hickey

Joann L. Hickey

Sep 28, 2008

Joann L. Hickey 72 of Preston St., Bedford, died Sunday, September 28, 2008 at Pennknoll Village Nursing Home.  She was born January 20, 1936 in Westmoreland County, daughter of the late Joseph and Dorothy (Leonard) Lynch.  On April 28, 1956 in New Baltimore, she married Charles J. Hickey and he preceded her in death on October 17, 2003.  She...

Myrtle I. Rose

Myrtle I. Rose

Sep 24, 2008

Myrtle I. Rose 97 of Quincy,  PA formerly of Bedford Valley, died, Wednesday, September 24, 2008 at Quincy Village in Quincy.  She was born October 20, 1910 in Bedford Valley, daughter of the late Hammick and Orma (Simons) Elliott.  On October 4, 1930 in Bedford Valley she married Arthur S. “Jack” Rose and he preceded her in death on...

John Popelish

John Popelish

Sep 19, 2008

John Popelish 83 of E. John St., Bedford, died Friday, September 19, 2008 at his residence.  He was born May 1, 1925 in Cresson, son of the late Michael and Anna (Morosko) Popelish.  On February 11, 1947 in Bedford, he married  Mary Regina Weber and she preceded him in death on January 3, 2003.  He is survived by the...

Terry L. Mickle

Terry L. Mickle

Sep 18, 2008

Terry Lynn Mickle, 54, of  778 Dark Hollow Road, Bedford, died at home early Thursday morning, September 18, 2008, after a 13 month battle with leukemia.  He was born on March 27, 1954 at Nason Hospital in Roaring Spring.  He is the son of Avanelle L. (Mock) Mickle of Lovely and the late Harold W. Mickle who preceded him...

Mary V. Price

Mary V. Price

Sep 17, 2008

Mary V. Price, 78, of New Paris, died Wednesday, September 17, 2008 at Donahoe Manor Nursing Home.  She was born on April 16, 1930 in East St. Clair Twp, a daughter of the late Sewell E. and Cleo (McCleary) Way.  On May 27, 1978 in Fishertown, She married the late Guy R. “Bob” Price who preceded her in death...

Benedict J. Braman

Benedict J. Braman

Sep 17, 2008

Benedict J. “Ben” Braman, 72, of Bedford, formerly of Manns Choice, died surrounded by his family, Wednesday, September 17, 2008 at his residence.  He was born on February 22, 1936 in Bedford, a son of the late Stanley T. and Sophie L. (Heming) Braman.  On July 30, 1955 in Bedford, he married Alonda N. Scritchfield at St Thomas Catholic...

Jay Eckard

Jay Eckard

Sep 15, 2008

Jehu "Jay" Eckard, 70, of Bedford, died Monday, September 15, 2008 at Altoona Area Hospital.  He was born on July 15, 1938 in Short Gap, WV, a son of the late Albert J. and Mary V. (Bobo) Eckard.  On April 8, 1989 in Bedford, he married Nancy (Chiccehitto) Mock Eckard who survives along with the following family, a daughter...

Lois A. Wallack

Lois A. Wallack

Sep 12, 2008

Lois A. Wallack, 73, of Everett, died Friday, September 12, 2008 at UPMC Bedford Memorial Hospital.  She was born on October 25, 1934 in Neshanic, NJ, a daughter of the late George and Elsie (Neary) Amerman.  She is survived by the following family, a daughter, Karen wife of Grant Wallack-Eisen of Grass Valley, CA, a daughter, Kathryn wife of...

Louis G. Shearer

Louis G. Shearer

Sep 12, 2008

Louis G. Shearer, 67, of Chambersburg, formerly of Bedford, died Friday, September 12, 2008 at UPMC Bedford Memorial Hospital.  He was born on May 31, 1941, in Pittsburgh, a son of the late Louis and Teresa (Phillips) Shearer.  He is survived by the following family, a son, Louis married to the former Janeanne Martz of Virginia Beach, VA, a...

Guy R. Price

Guy R. Price

Sep 11, 2008

Guy R. "Bob" Price, 76, of New Paris, died Thursday, September 11, 2008 at Conemaugh Valley Memorial Hospital.  He was born on June 22, 1932 at Bedford, a son of the late Charles C. and Goldie M. (Robinette) Price.  On May 27, 1978 in Fishertown, he married Mary V. Way who survives along with a daughter, Linda wife of...