Obituaries

Irene Margaret (Layport) Bedekovich, 57, Altoona, passed away Wednesday after a protracted battle with leukemia. She was born in Lorraine, Ohio, daughter of Donald Layport and Claudia Rohirsch. On Oct. 26, 1996, she married James Bedekovich in Levittown. Surviving are her husband; three children: Rikki, David and Christopher; three grandchildren: Christin, Christopher and Timothy; her mother, Claudia; two brothers: Tim...

Dianna Kay Rockey August 2, 1953 September 8, 2018 Dianna Kay Rockey, age 65, passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 8, 2018, at Mount Nittany Medical Center. She was born on August 2, 1953, in Bellefonte. Graduated from Bellefonte Area High School class of 1971. She retired from Mount NIttany Medical Center after 35 years of service. Dianna is survived...

“You better lose yourself in the music, the moment You own it, you better never let it go You only get one shot, do not miss your chance to blow This opportunity comes once in a lifetime” -Eminem Daniel W. Aten, 34, of Bellefonte died on Tuesday, August 14, 2018 surrounded by family and close friends. He was born on...

David L. Bloom, 64, of Clearfield passed away on Friday, June 22, 2018 at Penn Highlands DuBois. Born October 11, 1953 in Clearfield, he was the son of the late Russell S. and Louise (Bickford) Bloom. Mr. Bloom was married to Connie (Payonk) Bloom of Clearfield. At this time, there will be no services held. PA Simple Cremation is assisting...

The Lord called Lorie Jean (Jeannie) Neeper , 58, home to his presence on May 31, 2018. She was born in Clarion, on October 25, 1959 the daughter of George Steele and Ina (Reaghart) Rudolph. She is survived by her husband, Edward L Neeper Jr of Curwensville whom she wed on March 10, 2010. Also surviving are sisters Rae D...

James W. “Jim” Morning, 65, died Sunday at UPMC Altoona. He was born in Altoona, son of the late Edna Mae and Thomas Morning. Surviving are his wife, Trudy; and two brothers: Thomas (Pat) and Michael, both of Altoona; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by five sisters: Barbara, Judy, Sylvia, Susan and Bonnie. A private...

Roy A. Chelgren, 65, of Grampian passed away on Wednesday, June 6, 2018 at UPMC Altoona surrounded by family. He was born on November 30, 1952 in DuBois, a son of the late Charles Allen Chelgren Sr. and Gloria Sue (Dunsworth) Chelgren who reside in Clearfield. He is also survived by his wife, Michell and a son Matthew R. Chelgren....

John C. Suhoney Jr., 46, died on Sunday, January 7, 2018. He was born on May 12, 1971 in Philipsburg, a son of John and Melinda (Frantz) Suhoney. John was a skilled mechanic. He is survived by his wife, Robin Suhoney; three children, Kassie Heeman, John Suhoney III and Zacharias Suhoney; five brothers, Jamie, Jeff, George, Josh and Dorsey; and...

Russell Pentland, 86, of Altoona died on Tuesday November 6, 2018 at his residence. Mr. Pentland served in the US Army and worked on the railroad for most of his life. PA Simple Cremation is in charge of the arrangements. To sign the online guestbook, visit www.pasimplecremation.com.

Constance J. Smith, 75, of Clearfield died at her residence. Born August 23, 1943, she was the son of Carl and Evonne (Cole) Cochrane. There will be no service observed at this time. PA Simple Cremation is assisting the family with arrangements.

Carol Jean Lake, 73, of State College, died on Tuesday, October 2, 2018 at AristaCare at Hearthside, State College. She was born June 3, 1945 in Hawthorne, CA, a daughter of Angus A Boynton and Margaret L Boynton (Slocum). Mrs. Lake owned and operated a car rental agency in Oxnard, CA. As per Mrs. Lake's wishes, there will be no...