4/12/01
Muriel K. Riggle
Muriel Riggle, 44, of R.R. 2 Box 168, Mill Hall, went to be with the Lord Jesus on Friday, April 6, 2001, after an extended illness. She resided with her mother, Barbara Nancy (Eck) Farwell and step-father, Robert E. Farwell of Mill Hall, since February 2000. She died at her home.
Funeral services will be 1:30 p.m., Saturday, April 14, 2001 in the Helt Hanna Kline Funeral Home, 232 Hogan Blvd., Mill Hall, with the Rev. Stephen M. Coran officiating. Friends will be received from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m., prior to the service.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Hospice Program of the Community Nursing Service of Clinton County, 124 Woodward Ave., P.O. Box 904, Lock Haven, Pa. 17745.
Orva Mae Streck
Orva Mae Streck, 72, of Beech Creek, died Monday, April 9, 2001 in Lock Haven Hospital ECU.
She was born Aug. 24, 1928 in Beech Creek, a daughter of the late Charles Streck and Minnie McCloskey Streck Young. She was raised by Charles and Naomi Martz of Beech Creek.
Private family services will be held at the family’s convenience. Arrangements are under the direction of Helt Hanna Kline Funeral Home, 232 Hogan Blvd., Mill Hall.
4/10/01
Theresa Soddart Calhoun
Theresa Soddart Calhoun, 89, of Dushore, died Monday, April 9, 2001 in Laporte.
She and her first husband, Alexander, moved to Lock Haven in 1949, where she worked for the Clinton Paper Company for 28 years. After retiring, she moved to Woolrich and lived there until 1980.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be 10 a.m. Wednesday in Dushore. Interment
will be in Montoursville.
Mae M. Rogers
Mae M. Rogers, 86, of 40 Jay St., Dunnstown, died Monday, April 9, 2001 in ManorCare Health Services, Jersey Shore, after a short illness.
She was born Aug. 26, 1914 in Swissdale, and was the daughter of the late Emanuel K. and Louisa Rader Probst.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Ernest W. Rogers Jr., who died Oct. 26, 1976. They were united in marriage Sept. 24, 1938.
Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Thursday, April 12, 2001 in the Yost-Gedon Funeral Home, 121 W. Main St., Lock Haven. Officiating will be John F. Harvey Jr. of the First Church of Christ, Lock Haven. Interment
will be in Cedar Hill Cemetery, Lamar Township. Friends will be received in the funeral home Wednesday from 7 to 9 p.m.
The family suggests in lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the First Church of Christ through the funeral home.
4/9/01
Sheldon H. Moore
Sheldon H. Moore, 87, of Howard (Nittany Valley), died Saturday, April 7, 2001 in his home.
Born Jan. 28, 1914 in Marion Township, Centre County, he was the son of the late John and Ruth Holmes Moore.
He was married to Sara Ann Fox on Jan. 5, 1938 in Howard. She survives.
Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Tuesday in the W. Robert Neff Funeral Home, 837 Main St., Howard. Rev. Ralph Hock will officiate. Burial will be in Jacksonville Cemetery, Marion Township. Friends will be received from 7 to 9 p.m. Monday in the funeral home.
The family suggests memorial contributions be made to Centre Home Health Care, 221 N. High St., Bellefonte, Pa. 16623.
Betty L. (Asper) Larson
Betty L. (Asper) Larson, 78, formerly of Mt. Wolf, died Sunday, April 8, 2001 in ManorCare, Jersey Shore.
Born June 24, 1922 in York, she was the daughter of the late John B. and Grace E. Uffelman Asper.
She was married to Ture J. Larson who died Jan. 6, 1996.
Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Wednesday in the Haneyville Baptist Church with Rev. John Welshans. Interment
will be in Haneyville Cemetery. Friends will be received from 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday in the Donald G. Walker Funeral Home, 231 High St., Flemington.
Madeline M. (Mickey) Rooney
Madeline M. (Mickey) Rooney, 82, of 303 Girard St., Mill Hall, formerly of 153 14th St., Renovo, died April 7, 2001 in the Lock Haven Hospital Extended Care Unit.
Born May 27, 1918 in Renovo, she was the daughter of the late Anthony and Christine Bruno De Marte.
She was married to Homer E. Rooney on June 28, 1952 in Renovo. He died Aug. 14, 1970.
Funeral services will be 11:30 a.m. Tuesday in St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, Renovo. The Rev. Donald Boslett, her pastor, will officiate. Interment
will be in St. Joseph’s Cemetery, Hyner. Friends will be received one hour prior to services in the church. The family will provide flowers and suggests memorial contributions be made to St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, Renovo. Arrangements entrusted to Dean K. Wetzler Jr. Funeral Home, Mill Hall.
4/7/01
Vito F. Riccardo
Vito F. Riccardo, 85, of HCR 80 Lock Haven, died Monday, April 2, 2001 in his residence
Born Jan. 15, 1915 in Lock Haven, he was the son of the late Guiseppe and Michela Siest Riccardo.
On June 8, 1946 in St. Agnes Church, Lock Haven he married Rose M. Mazzotta who died on May 20, 1974.
A Funeral Mass will be at St. Agnes Church, 3 E. Walnut St., Lock Haven, Monday, April 9 at 10:30 a.m. Celebrant will be Rev. Monsignor Joseph J. Riccardo of Good Shepherd Church, West Middlesex. Committal in St. Agnes Cemetery. Friends will be received at the Moriarity-Dutcavich Funeral Home Sunday from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. with a Vigil of the Deceased at 8:00 p.m.
The family suggests Memorials be send to St. Agnes Church through the funeral home.
Martha E. Mills
Martha E. Mills, 88, of Pine Street, Renovo, died Thursday April 5, 2001 at Bucktail Medical Center.
Born Feb. 8, 1913 in Dudley, she was a daughter of the late Thomas and Elizabeth Staynes Jones.
She was a 1932 graduate of Dudley High School.
She married the late George “Pete” A. Mills Sr. May 19, 1936 in Hagerstown, Md. He preceded her in death Jan. 20, 1969.
Private services will be held at the family’s convenience. Burial will be in the St. Joseph’s Cemetery.
Maxwell’s Funeral Home in Renovo is in charge of the arrangements.
Gary A. Confer
Gary A. Confer, 54, of 115 Peale Ave., Mill Hall, died Friday, April 6, 2001 in the Lock Haven Hospital Extended Care Unit.
Born in Altoona on Aug. 17, 1946, he was the son of the late Harold H. Confer and Nancy L. Stauffer Confer who survives in Howard.
On August 16, 1980 he married the former Carol Ann Smith who survives in Mill Hall.
Funeral services will be held Monday, April 9, 2001 at 11 a.m. at the Blanchard Church of Christ with Rev. Russel Moldovan officiating. Friends will be received at the Helt Hanna Kline Funeral Home, 232 Hogan Blvd., Mill Hall on Sunday from 7 to 9 p.m. Burial will be in the Schencks Cemetary, Howard.
The family suggests Memorial contributions be sent to the Blanchard Church of Christ, Box 184, Blanchard, Pa. 16826.
Muriel K. Riggle
Muriel K. Riggle, 44, of RR 2 Box 168, Mill Hall, died Friday, April 6, 2001 in her residence.
Funeral arrangements are being handled by the Helt Hanna Kline Funeral Home, 232 Hogan Blvd., Mill Hall and will be announced when completed.
4/6/01
Frances E. ‘Libby’ Pletcher
Frances E. “Libby” Pletcher, 92, of Lock Haven, formerly of Howard, died March 22 in Lock Haven Hospital Extended Care.
Born Dec. 20, 1908 in Howard Township, she was the daughter of the late Ray W. and Clara Wyland Kunes. Her husband, Fred Pletcher, preceded her in death.
4/5/01
Ralph E. Sayer Jr.
Ralph E. Sayer Jr., 74, of R.R. 1 Box 400 C-2, Lock Haven (Youngdale), died Tuesday, April 3, 2001 in the Williamsport Hospital. He had entered the hospital March 15, 2001.
He was born July 7, 1926 in McElhattan, and was the son of the late Ralph E. and Rebecca Staver Sayers Sr.
Graveside funeral services will be 10 a.m. Saturday in the Linnwood Cemetery, McElhattan, with full military honors.
Friends will be received in the Yost-Gedon Funeral Home, 121 W. Main St., Lock Haven, Friday evening, 7 to 9 p.m.
Lester C. Seyler
Lester C. Seyler, 89, of Blanchard, died early Wednesday morning, April 4, 2001 in the Lock Haven Hospital Extended Care Unit.
Born March 5, 1912 in Loganton, he was the son of Turbet Seyler and the former Maude Matter.
He is survived by his wife, the former Rilla G. Cashner. They were united in marriage Nov. 25, 1937 in Loganton.
Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Saturday in the Frederick B. Welker Funeral Home, Main and Water streets, Loganton. Friends may call from 7 to 9 p.m. Friday evening in the funeral home. Rev. John Confer, his pastor, will officiate. Burial will be in Mount Pleasant Cemetery in Rosecrans.
Vito F. Riccardo
Vito F. Riccardo of Island Route, Lock Haven, died Monday, April 2, 2001 in his residence.
Funeral arrangements are being completed by the Moriarty-Dutcavich Funeral Home, 112 E. Church St., Lock Haven.
4/4/01
Gertrude E. Grubb
Gertrude E. Grubb, 78, of 137 Haupt Ave., Bellefonte, died Monday, April 2, 2001 in Centre Community Hospital, State College.
Born Jan. 9, 1923 in Mill Hall, she was the daughter of the late Eugene and Louise Delaney Myers.
She was married to Elmer L. Grubb on July 22, 1946 in West Virginia. He preceded her in death on Dec. 5, 1990. Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Friday in the Wetzler Funeral Home, 206 N. Spring St., Bellefonte. Father D. Timothy Grimme will officiate. Burial will be in Advent Cemetery, Boggs Township. Friends will be received from 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday in the funeral home.
The family suggests memorial contributions be made to St. John The Evangelist Catholic Church, 134 E. Bishop St., Bellefonte, Pa. 16823.
Charles N. Barton
Charles N. Barton, 81, of Renovo, died Tuesday, April 3, 2001 in Bucktail Medical Center.
He was born in Haneyville on Jan. 9, 1920, a son of the late James N. and Tammy Jane Button Barton.
His first wife, Alma Barton, preceded him in death in January 1981. His second wife, Marjorie Conway Barton of Renovo, whom he married in Renovo on Oct. 26, 1996, survives. Memorial funeral services will be held at the North Bend United Methodist Church at 2 p.m. Friday with Pastor John Godissart officiating. Private family committal services will be held at a later date. There will be no calling hours. Maxwell Funeral Home of Renovo is in charge of the arrangements.
4/2/01
Michelle A. Castonguay
Michelle Ann Castonguay, 22, of Scranton, formerly of Lock Haven, died unexpectedly on Friday, March 30, 2001 at Community Medical Center, Scranton.
She was born on Jan. 15, 1979 in Flemington, a daughter of Dennis and Suzanne Moreau Castonguay of Lock Haven.
Visitation will be at the Fortin Funeral Home in Lewiston, Maine today. The funeral will be held at Holy Cross Church, also in Lewiston, Maine at 10 a.m. Tuesday, April 3, 2001. Burial will be in St. Peter’s Cemetery in Lewiston, Maine.
Additionally there will be a memorial Mass on Saturday, April 7, 2001 at St. Agnes Church in Lock Haven.
In lieu of flowers, the family will accept donations for a scholarship fund in her name at the University of Scranton that will be established at a later date.
Donald L. Overdorf
Donald L. Overdorf, 77, of 622 Indian Road, Clearfield, died Saturday in Mount Laurel Nursing Center in Clearfield. He had been a resident of Clearfield for 40 years.
He was born Dec. 24, 1923 in Nippenose Valley, Lycoming County, a son of Addison and Minnie Bower Overdorf.
He was married to the former Mabel Ellen Moyer on June 22, 1941, and she survives.
Funeral services will be 1 p.m. in the Rearick-Carpenter Funeral Home, 1002 Allegheny St., Jersey Shore, with his pastor, Rev. Dr. Dwane White, officiating. Interment
will be in Jersey Shore Cemetery. Friends will be received from noon until 1 p.m. Tuesday in the funeral home.
The family will provide the flowers and suggests contributions be made to either the Christian Missionary Alliance Church, R.R. 2 Clearfield, Pa. 16830, or the Alzheimer’s Disease Association, 71 N. Franklin St., Wilkes-Barre, Pa. 18701.
Sarah E. McAleer
Sarah E. McAleer, 49, of HCR 75, Lock Haven, died Saturday, March 31, 2001 in Lock Haven Hospital.
Born April 27, 1951 in Lilly, she was the daughter of Rita Bradley of Johnstown and the late Patrick F. McAleer.
Burial will be at the convenience of the family.
Anne H. Snyder
Anne H. Snyder, 76, of R.R. 2 Mill Hall, died Saturday, March 31, 2001 in Williamsport Hospital.
Born Dec. 11, 1924 in Mineral Point, she was the daughter of the late Karl and Elizabeth Jagerts. She was a 1941 graduate of the Johnstown High School.
She was married to Charles W. Snyder in 1946. He survives.
Funeral services and interment
will be held at 10 a.m. April 3, 2001 in the Sunnyside Cemetery, Mill Hall. There will be no public visitation. Arrangements are being handled by the Dean K. Wetzler Jr. Funeral Home, 320 Main St., Mill Hall.
Timothy E. Shelley
Timothy E. Shelley, 40, of 357 W. Park St., Lock Haven, died Saturday, March 31, 2001 in his residence.
Born Dec. 14, 1960 in Lock Haven, he was the son of the late Chester and Marjorie Confer Moyer. He attended school in Lock Haven.
On April 25, 1986 in St. Agnes Church, Lock Haven, he married Maria L. Barzona, she survives.
Funeral services will be 11 a.m. April 4 in the Moriarty-Dutcavich Funeral Home, 112 E. Church St., Lock Haven. Officiating will be Rev. Neil R. Dadey. Committal will be at St. Agnes Cemetery. Friends will be received at the funeral home Wednesday from 9 a.m. until time of service.
James N. Connor
James N. Connor, 67, formerly of Jeanette, and a resident of Mackeyville for 40 years, died Saturday, March 31, 2001 in Williamsport Hospital.
He is survived by his wife of 42 years, the former Mary Ellen Yearick, whom he married July 11, 1959 in Hublersburg.
Memorial services will be 2 p.m. Saturday in St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Nittany Valley Drive, Mill Hall. Revs. Eric and Anka Deibler will officiate. Friends will be received from noon until the time of service. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations be made to a memorial fund to the church through the Dean K. Wetzler Jr. Funeral Home, 320 Main St., Mill Hall.
