All Obituaries

Mary Louise Simpson                                                                              Aug 29 1942 - Aug 15 2019 My mother never wanted an obituary, saying it was God who deserves the praise of anything she accomplished in life and who she was. So this is a daughters remembrance of a truly...

Patricia J. Hockenberry Bedford Patricia J. Hockenberry, 70, of Bedford, passed away Tuesday, August 13, 2019 at Conemaugh Hospital. She was born on May 30, 1949 in Bedford; daughter of the late Jack E. and Ivy (Younkins) Gordon. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Gary E. Hockenberry; brothers, Don, Bob, and Jack Gordon. She is survived by her sons, Chad Hockenberry of Everett; and Mike Hockenberry of Bedford; six grandchildren, Dylan, Jace, Nevaeh, Leland, Sunshine, and...

Charles R. “Bud” Snyder Jr. Osterburg Charles R. “Bud” Snyder Jr., 75, of Osterburg, passed away on Monday, August 12, 2019 at Conemaugh Hospital. He was born on February 23, 1944, in Cumberland, Md; son of the late Charles Sr. and Virginia (Shaffer) Snyder. On October 1, 1976, he married Stephanie “Robin” (Henry) Snyder. He is preceded in death by his parents; sister, JoAnn Snyder and his dog Dewie. He is survived by his wife, Stephanie; children,...

Joan Elizabeth (Gorman) Wanner Oakland, Md Joan Elizabeth (Gorman) Wanner, 56, of Oakland, Md, passed away Friday, August 2, 2019 at her home. She was born on May 4, 1963, in Rockford, IL; daughter of James and Marion (Larson) Gorman. She is preceded in death by her father, James L. Gorman Sr. She is survived by her Mother, Marion; children, Megan Leffler (Andy), Rebecca Wanner, and Heather Wanner; one grandchild; brothers, Gregory Gorman (Winona), James Gorman Jr. (Gayle), Benjamin...

Daniel C. Rhodes Manns Choice Daniel C. Rhodes, 30, of Manns Choice, passed away Friday, August 2, 2019. He was born on November 28, 1988, in Bedford; son of Dennis and Karen (Kohnle) Rhodes. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Chester C. and Geraldine M. (Snyder) Rhodes; and Albert H. and Marian V. (Franz) Kohnle. He is survived by his parents; loved ones, Trinity Adams and Skylynn; son, Cody Rhodes and daughter, Zoey Rhodes; brothers, Brian Rhodes and family; Craig Rhodes...

Michael Lee Crist Imler Michael Lee Crist, 70, of Imler, went to Heaven to be with his children Lorri and Judd on Thursday, August 1, 2019 at his home. He was born on June 28, 1949, in Bedford; son of Leon and Annabelle (James) Crist. On December 7, 1985, he married Judith (Lingenfelter) Crist. He is preceded in death by his daughter, Lorri; son, Judd; and sister, Gaye Anne. He is survived by his parents; wife, Judith; children, Angie; Jena (Jim); Janae (Brandyn); four grandchildren,...

Nellis L. Corle Pavia Nellis L. Corle, 75, of Pavia, passed away Thursday, August 1, 2019 at home. He was born on March 1, 1944 in Pavia; son of the late Luther and Mary (Lerminiau) Corle. He is survived by his wife, Mildred (Force) Corle; son, Charles (Devon) Corle of Bedford; daughter,  Jenny Clark of Maine; Son, Steven (Tammy) Corle of Pavia; 10 grandchildren, Keirstyn, Nathaniel, Tobias, Tristian, Isaiah Corle; Monika and Dominik Clark; Carol, Casey, and Robbie Ensminger; and...

Barbara J. (Dishong) Newsome Alum Bank Barbara J. (Dishong) Newsome, 70, of Alum Bank, went through Heaven’s gates on July 9, 2019. She was born on Friday, August 13, 1948, In Bedford; daughter of the late Martha (Miller) and Melvin Dishong. She was preceded in death by her parents; an infant brother, John Robert; brother, Aaron; and fiancé Roy Miller. She is survived by her son, Dustin Tingstrom and companion Robin Wareham; grandsons, Damian and Decter...

Alston Grant “Sonny” Whitcomb Jr. Bedford Alston Grant “Sonny” Whitcomb Jr., 81, of Bedford, passed away Thursday, June 13, 2019 at home. He was born on December 23, 1937, in St. Clairsville; son of the late Alston Sr. and Martha (Weyant) Whitcomb. On July 7, 1961, he married Doris (Swindell) Whitcomb, who preceded him in death in 1998. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Doris; brother, William; and sister, Betty. He is survivied by...

Dianna Lea Tew Bedford Dianna Lea Tew, 71, of Bedford, passed away Sunday, May 19, 2019 at her home and is now with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.   She was born on March 10, 1948, in Roaring Spring; daughter of the late Elmer and Pauline (Corle) Bailey. She is preceded in death by her parents and brother Elmer. She is survived by her son Todd Tew and grandson Todd Tew Jr.; brother, Randall and wife Sylvia Bailey of Slanesville, WV; Nephew, Cameron and wife Holly...