Bedford County PA Obituaries and Death Notices

Mary Ramsey Agnew

Republican Compiler (Gettysburg, Pennsylvania) January 28, 1824 Page 3

Died on Sunday the 4th inst., at the residence of her father in M'Connellsburg, Bedford county, in the bloom of youth, Miss Mary Ramsey Agnew, eldest daughter of Col. James Agnew. The writer of this uses too feeble a pen to portray her numerous virtues - plain and undisquised she disclaimed the garb of hypocrisy - pleasing and affable she imperceptibly drew to herself the affection and esteem of every one who was privileged with her acquaintance. But alas! Short was her career on earth- her heavenly spirit has winged its flight to a more congenial climate, and there, no doubt, she is joined with purified and exalted spirits in praising the great author of her salvation. - Frank. Repos.

Mrs. D. W. (Ressler) Beam

The Bedford Gazette, Bedford Pa Friday, June 8 1900

Mrs. D. W. Beam died at her home on Penn street Friday night, of appendicitis. She had been sick one week. The deceased was a daughter of the late W. A. Ressler and was born at Rainsburg forty-three years, six months and twenty-two days before her death. On November 18 1877, she was united in marriage to D. W. Beam, who, with one son, William, survives her. She is also survived by a brother, G. H. Ressler, of Rainsburg, and a sister, Mrs. Tenie McClellan, of Bedford. The funeral services were held Monday afternoon and were conducted by Rev. Dr. A. R. Miller, pastor of the Methodist Episcopal church, assisted by Rev. I. W. Hendricks, of the Reformed church. Interment in the Bedford cemetery. Mrs. Beam was a consistent member of the Methodist church for over thirty years. She was highly esteemed by her friends for her lovely disposition and strength of character.

Mrs. Charity (Blair) Bortz

The Bedford Gazette, Bedford Pa Friday, June 8 1900

The subject of this notice was born in Cumberland Valley April 10 1823 and died suddenly in Schollsburg Wednesday evening, May 30, aged seventy-seven years, one month and twenty days. Her maiden name was Charity Blair, and she was on August 19, 1846 united by Rev. M. Brendt, in holy matrimony with Nathan Bortz. This union was blessed with eight children, four of whom survive, namely Mary, wife of N. B. Twigg, of Davis, W. Va.; Wilbur and Harry, os Schellsburg, and Erastus of Novada. The deceased united with the Methodist church when only thirteen years of age and ever after was a faithful member thereof. In 1860 Mrs. Bortz, with her family, moved from Cumberland Valley to Juniata township and located midway between Schellsburg and New Buena Vista, where her husband died on April 6, 1877. The last ten years of her life she spent in Schellsburg. Mrs. Bortz was of a retiring disposition, a good neighbor, a warm friend and a humble Christian. Her pastor, Rev. W. A. Leploy, officiated at her funeral, which took place on Friday afternoon in the M. E. church. Internment in the Schellsburg cemetery.

Miss Jennie F. Evans

The Bedford Gazette, Bedford Pa Friday, June 8 1900

Miss Jennie F. Evans was born on September 19, 1872 and died at her home in Monroe township on May 28, 1900, aged twenty-seven years, eight months and nine days. She united with the Christian church when fourteen years of age and was a faithful member to the day of her death. For a number of years she was afflicted with epilepsy. Various remedies were used and money was expended in the efforts to relieve her, but all to no avail. The funeral services were held at Rock Hill on Memorial Day and were conducted by her pastor, Rev. Joseph Barney, assisted by Rev. J. H. Barney.

William Gibson

The Bedford Gazette, Bedford Pa Friday, June 8 1900

William Gibson, a lifelong resident of Bedford county, died at his home near Everett on Friday morning, June 1. The deceased was born on November 2, 1828, his age at the time of his death being seventy-one years, six months and twenty-nine days. He was a son of George W. and Hannah Gibson. He is survived by his wife and six children, Hannah Ridenour, of Hopewell, Ellen Roudabush, of Langdondale, and Kate, Lizzie, Wilhelmina and George W. Gibson, of Mt. Dallas; two brothers, George G. of Tyrone, and Henry F., of Friend’s Cove; and two sisters, Mary Carr, of Saxton, and Lizzie Sparks, of near Everett. Two sisters, Ellen and Mary, and one brother John, died about thirty years ago. During the civil war he was a member of Company K, 133rd regiment, Pennsylvania volunteers, and for many years a member of the Grand Army of the Republic. Mr. Gibson was buried in the Hershberger graveyard in Snake Spring Valley. The services were conducted by the Brethren ministers – Revs Hershberger and Knisely – at the home of decedent at 10 o’clock Sunday morning.

A large concourse of friends and relatives were present to pay the last token of respect to one who was always ready to extend a friendly hand.

Miss Emma Miller

The Bedford Gazette, Bedford Pa Friday, June 8 1900

Miss Emma Miller, of Cessna, after a long illness, died on May 31. The deceased was aged fifty-seven years, one month and fifteen days. The funeral services were held in Mt. Smith Methodist Episcopal church on June 1 and were conducted by Rev. F. E. Purcell, of Wolfsburg, assisted by Rev. S. C. Stover, of Cessna. An unusual feature of the services was the introduction of a phonograph, which played “Safe in the Arms of Jeses,” by Sankey, while the friends were viewing the remains. Miss Miller was a devoted member of the Methodist church for over twenty five years. The esteem in which she was held was manifested by the large concourse of relatives and friends who attended the funeral services.

Mrs. Anna E. Martin

The Bedford Gazette, Bedford Pa Friday, June 8 1900

Mrs. Anna E. Martin, mother of Mrs. J. L. Barley, of Bloomfield township, died at her home in East Sharpsburg on June 4.

Agnes Roberts

Girl, 9 Is Drowned

Bedford, Pa., Today (AP) Vernon Ceisel, Bedford County coroner, reported that Agnes Roberts, 9, drowned while attempting to wade a swollen stream on the parents farm about 10 miles south of Bedford. She was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Patrick E. Roberts. [Lebanon Daily News (Lebanon, Pennsylvania) Friday Evening, August 22, 1947 - Contributed by Nancy Piper]

John Scott

The Centinel (Gettysburg, Pennsylvania), September 5 1810

Bedford, August 29

Died in this borough, on Sunday evening last, after a short but painful illness, John Scott, Esq. one of the Associate Judges of the Court of Common Pleas of this county - aged about 46 years. Those who knew the deceased can attest that he was truly an affectionate husband, a tender indulgent parent, a kind and social neighbor, and a worthy useful citizen.

Mrs. Emma Sleek

The Bedford Gazette, Bedford Pa Friday, June 8 1900

Mrs. Emma Sleek, widow of Thomas Sleek, died at her home near Fishertown Tuesday evening.

Mrs. T. A. Trout

The Bedford Gazette, Bedford Pa Friday, June 8 1900

Mrs. T. A. Trout died at her home in East Freedom on Monday. She was aged forty-nine years.

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