5/23/01
Bruce A. Kreidler
Bruce A. Kreidler, 79, of 190 Fairway Drive, formerly of 7 Church St., Dunnstown, died May 22, 2001 in Harrisburg Hospital.
Born Dec. 30, 1921 in Lock Haven, he was the son of the late Boyd and Jennie Pringle Kreidler. He graduated from Lock Haven High School in 1939.
He was married to Lois J. Kreidler who preceded him in death April 1, 2000.
Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Friday, May 25, 2001 in the Donald G. Walker Funeral Home, 231 High St., Flemington. Interment
will be in Rest Haven Memorial Park. Friends will be received from 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday in the funeral home. The family suggests memorial contributions be made to the Dunnstown United Methodist Church.
Patricia Ann Yarnell
Patricia Ann Yarnell, 71, of Lock Haven, died Sunday, May 20, 2001 in her home.
Services will be 10:30 a.m. Friday in the W. Robert Neff Funeral Home, Howard. Friends will be received from 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday in the funeral home.
Adelaide F. Rhine
Adelaide F. Rhine, 78, of 4159 Nittany Valley Drive, Nittany, died Tuesday, May 22, 2001 in her daughter’s residence in High Point, N.C.
Funeral arrangements are being completed by the Moriarty-Dutcavich Funeral Home, Lock Haven.
5/22/01
Shirley M. Boone
Shirley M. Boone, 74, of Lemont, formerly of Mill Hall, died Sunday, May 20, 2001 in Centre Crest Nursing Home, Bellefonte.
Born June 12, 1926 in Clintondale, she was the daughter of the late Clarence E. and Florence Butler Rossman.
She was married to Edward J. Boone on Feb. 11, 1946. He survives.
Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Thursday, May 24, 2001 in the W. Robert Neff Funeral Home, 837 Main St., Howard. The Rev. Carl E. Hill will officiate. Burial will be in Jacksonville Cemetery, Marion Township. Friends will be received from 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday in the funeral home.
The family suggests memorial contributions be made to the Mt. Nittany United Methodist Church Building Fund, 1500 E. Branch Road, State College, Pa. 16801, or the Jacksonville Cemetery Association, in care of Dan Rogers, 3440 Jacksonville Road, Bellefonte, Pa. 16823.
Leroy J. (Lee) Fulkrod
Leroy J. (Lee) Fulkrod, 52, of 211 Maple St., Jersey Shore, died Sunday, May 20, 2001 at the Heart Center Hospital in Washington, D.C.
He was born July 27, 1948 in Jersey Shore, a son of Samuel and Eva Spotts Fulkrod.
He was married to the former Jeanette Marie Fave on Nov. 5, 1966. She survives.
Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Thursday from the Rearick-Carpenter Funeral Home, 1002 Allegheny, Jersey Shore, with his pastor, Rev. Edgar Manns, officiating. Interment
will be at the family’s convenience in Jersey Shore Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home on Wednesday from 7 to 9 p.m.
Contributions may be made to the American Heart Association, N. Central Chapter, 1704 Warren Ave., Williamsport, Pa. 17701.
Gearld E. Reed
Gearld E. Reed, 62, died Sunday, May 20, 2001 at the U.K. Hospital in Lexington, Ky.
He is survived by his wife, Pearl Bowen; his mother, Winifred Wolford of Jersey Shore; his father, Harlow Huggins of Nelson, N.Y. Visitation will be Tuesday at Phelps and Son Funeral Home, Route 645, Inez, Ky. Funeral services will be Wednesday at 1 p.m. The final resting place will be Fluty Lick , Buffalo Horn, Ky.
Joseph H. Bratton
Joseph H. Bratton, 66, of 229 Seventh St., Renovo, died Saturday, May 19, 2001 in Parma Hospital, Parma, Ohio.
He was born Oct. 25, 1934 in Renovo, a son of the late Joseph H. and Edith I. Weaver Bratton, Jr.
He and his wife, the former Marcella G. Bradney were married June 2, 1956 in Renovo. She survives at home. Funeral services will be Friday, May 25 at 1 p.m. at Maxwell Funeral Home, 205 Fifth St., Renovo, with the Rev. Ann Runnels officiating. Interment
will follow in the North Bend Cemetery. Friends will be received at the funeral home from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday.
Memorial contributions may be made to a charity of the donor’s choice. The family will provide the flowers.
Helen E. Harrow
Helen E. Harrow, 74, of 1568 Allegheny St., Jersey Shore, died Sunday, May 20, 2001 in her residence.
Born May 23, 1926 in Lock Haven, she was the daughter of the late Carson and Anna Klinefelter Askins.
She was married to Robert L. Harrow who died April 2, 1999.
Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Thursday at Rearick-Carpenter Funeral Home, 1002 Allegheny St., Jersey Shore. The Rev. Theodore L. Cockley will officiate. Burial will be in the Jersey Shore Cemetery. Friends will be received on Thursday from 1 to 2 p.m.
Claire I. Livingston
Miss Claire Irene Livingston, 67, of 360 E. Park St., Lock Haven, died Monday, May 21, 2001 in the Williamsport Hospital, after a lengthy illness.
She was born Nov. 13, 1933 in Lock Haven, the daughter of Calvin and Lydia Ricker Livingston.
Arrangements will be handled by the Donald G. Walker Funeral Home in Flemington. There will be no visitation. A graveside memorial service in Rest Haven Memorial Park, will be Thursday, May 24 at 10 a.m. with her pastor, Michael Abernatha, officiating.
In lieu of flowers, Claire asked that donations be made to the First Church of Christ.
Dayton E. Bliler
Dayton E. Bliler, 81, of Park Avenue, Woolrich, passed away May 21, 2001 at the Centre Community Hospital in State College. He had been in failing health for a short time.
Mr. Bliler was born in Woolrich, Jan. 24, 1920, and was the son of the William and Cora Bailey Bliler.
Funeral services will be Thursday, May 24, 2001 at 11 a.m. at the Yost-Gedon Funeral Home, 121 W. Main St., Lock Haven. Officiating will be the Rev. Norman A. Evans of the Woolrich Community United Methodist Church. Interment
will be in the Woolrich Cemetery, Pine Creek Township. Friends will be received in the funeral home Wednesday evening from 7 to 9 p.m.
The family suggests in lieu of flowers, memorials will be accepted to the Woolrich Volunteer Fire Company or the Woolrich Community United Methodist Church through the funeral home.
5/21/01
Roy A. Vonada
Roy A. Vonada, 83, of Loganton (Greenburr), died May 19, 2001 in the Lock Haven Hospital Extended Care Unit.
Born March 5, 1918 in Logan Township, he was the son of the late Fred and Elizabeth Geyer Vonada.
He was married to Hilda Vonada on Aug. 5, 1940. She survives.
Funeral services will be Wednesday, May 23, 2001 at 11 a.m. at the Frederick B. Welker Funeral Home, 95 E. Main St., Loganton. The Rev. Kay Schwab of the Trinity United Methodist Church will officiate. Interment
will be in Trinity United Methodist Cemetery, Greenburr. Friends will be received from 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.
The family suggests memorial contributions be made to the Trinity United Methodist Church, Box 86, Loganton, Pa. 17747.
Eileen S. Myers
Eileen S. Myers, 87, formerly of Kephart Plaza, died May 18, 2001 in Lock Haven Hospital.
Born Oct. 6, 1913 in Lock Haven, she was the daughter of the late Joseph Earon and Bess Salmon.
She was married to George A. Myers. He died in 1983.
Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Tuesday, May 22, 2001 at the Donald G. Walker Funeral Home, 231 High St., Flemington. The Rev. Kenneth Page will officiate. Burial will be in Sunnyside Cemetery. Friends will be received from 10 a.m. until the time of services Tuesday. The family suggests memorial contributions be made to the Great Island Presbyterian Church.
James P. Knarr
James P. Knarr, 90, of Easton, died Friday, May 18, 2001 in Easton Hospital.
Born Jan. 24, 1911 in Juniata, he was the son of the late Daniel W. and Myrtle Faulkner Knarr.
His first wife, Beverly L. Evans, and his second wife, Helen L. Kepler, both preceded him in death.
Burial will be at the convenience of the family. There will be no visitation. Interment
will be in North Bend Cemetery.
Lera R. Stitzer
Lera R. Stitzer, 97, a guest at ManorCare South, formerly of 303 E. Mountain Ave., South Williamsport, died Friday, May 18, 2001 at the Williamsport Hospital.
Born Oct. 23, 1903 in Salona, she was the daughter of Maurice and Kathryn Rute Brungard.
Her husband, Harry A. Stitzer, died Nov. 1, 1979.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday in Messiah Lutheran Church, South Williamsport, with her pastor, Rev. Robert L. Driesen, officiating. Friends may call at the church from 10 a.m. until the hour of service. Interment
will be in Green Lawn Memorial Park, Montgomery. Noll Funeral Home, 1 E. Central Ave., South Williamsport, is in charge of arrangements.
Shirley M. Boone
Shirley M. Boone, 74, of Lamont, formerly of Mill Hall, died Sunday, May 20, 2001 in Centre Crest Nursing Home, Bellefonte.
Arrangements are under the direction of the W. Robert Neff Funeral Home, Howard.
5/19/01
Victoria M. (Vickie) Daubert,
Graveside committal services for Victoria M. (Vickie) Daubert, 73, of 418 Huron Ave., Renovo, who died Monday, May 14, 2001 at her residence, will be 1 p.m. Monday, May 21, 2001 in Sacred Heart Cemetery, Dallas. Father Joseph Gilbert will officiate.
Arrangements are being handled by the Dean K. Wetzler Jr. Funeral Home, Mill Hall.
Lott F. Catherman
Lott F. Catherman, 81, of Pottersdale, formerly of Milesburg and Mill Hall, died Thursday, May 12, 2001 in the Lock Haven Hospital.
Born Oct. 5, 1919 in Woolrich, he was the son of the late Theodore and Nora Shope Catherman.
On Feb. 23, 1945 in Cumberland, Md., he married the former Betty L. Hendershot, who survives at home.
Funeral services will be private, at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial donations be made to the Cedar Heights Brethren in Christ Church, R.R.4 Box 905 Mill Hall, Pa. 17751; or Lock Haven Extended Care, 24, Cree Drive, Lock Haven, Pa. 17745.
Isaac J. Peck Sr.
Isaac J. Peck Sr., 76, of Loganton (Booneville), died Tuesday, May 15, 2001 in Health South Pleasant Gap.
He was born in New York July 13, 1924, and he was a member of Mt. Pleasant Bible Church, the Teamsters and the Veterans of Foreign Wars.
His spouse is Genevieve Knight Peck of Manor Care Jersey Shore.
Memorial services will be in Frederick B. Welker Funeral Home, 95 E. Main St., Loganton, Sunday, at 7 p.m. There will be no visitation. The Rev. Clyde L. Worley of the Mt. Pleasant Bible Church will officiate. Burial will be in Fairview Cemetery.
5/18/01
Sue Stumpf McKnight
Sue Stumpf McKnight, 83, of Lock Haven, died peacefully at her residence at Foxdale Village, State College, on May 17, 2001.
She was born in Rome, N.Y, on Feb. 22, 1918, to the late Quay and Madge Truman Stumpf.
She began her teaching career at Kane High School, where she met and married a fellow teacher, Lawrence E. (Peck) McKnight. Mr. and Mrs. McKnight taught and lived in various school districts in central Pennsylvania, including Jamestown, Williamsport and Brookville.
A memorial service will be held at the Friends’ Meeting House in State College on Saturday, May 26 at 3 p.m. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that contributions may be made in her memory to the State College Friends’ School, 1900 University Drive, State College, Pa. 16801.
Lott F. Catherman
Lott F. Catherman, 81, of Pottersdale, died Thursday, May 17, 2001 in the Lock Haven Hospital.
Arrangements are under the direction of the W. Robert Neff Funeral Home, Howard.
5/17/01
Marie E. Butler
Marie E. Butler, 84, of Mill Hall, died May 15 at the hospital.
She was a daughter of the late Roland and Ida Gardner Butler, and was married to the late Thomas Butler.
Services will be Friday, May 18 at 11 a.m. at the Neff Funeral Home, Howard, with visitation one hour prior to the service.
Contributions may be made to the Lock Haven Extended Care Memorial Fund, 24 Cree Drive, Lock Haven.
5/16/01
Gabriel F. Dascanio
Gabriel F. (Gabe) (Pinkey) Dascanio, 72, of Ormond Beach, Fla., died Sunday, May 13, 2001 at Memorial Hospital in Volusia County, Fla.
He was born in Renovo on Dec. 29, 1928, the son of the late Patsy and Antoinette Dascanio.
In 1959, he married the former Rosemary Renehan, who survives. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday at the chapel at St. Joseph Cemetery with Father Donald Boslett officiating. The family will receive friends at the Maxwell Funeral Home, 205 Fifth St., Renovo, from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday.
Memorials are requested to St. Brendan’s Catholic Church, 136 Banyan Drive, Ormond Beach, Fla. 32176, or St. Joseph Catholic Church, 925 Huron Ave., Renovo, Pa. 17764. Maxwell Funeral Home is in charge of local arrangements.
Isaac Peck
Isaac Peck, of Loganton (Booneville), died Tuesday, May 15, 2001 in Health South, Pleasant Gap.
Arrangements are being handled by the Frederick B. Welker Funeral Home, 95 E. Main St., Loganton.
Marie E. Butler
Marie Butler, 84, of Mill Hall, died Wednesday, May 16, 2001 in the Lock Haven Hospital.
Arrangements are being handled by the W. Robert Neff Funeral Home, 837 Main St., Howard.
Edna May Monk
Edna May Monk, 83, of Loganton, who died Sunday, May 13, 2001 in the Lock Haven Hospital, was preceded in death by a grandson, Brian Monk.
John (Ed) Donovan
John (Ed) Donovan, 90, of 21 Woodward Meadows, Lock Haven, died Monday, May 14, 2001 in his residence.
Born March 21, 1911 in Clearfield, he was the son of the late Daniel E. and Cora Hoover Donovan.
He was a 1931 graduate of Jersey Shore High School.
On Aug. 11, 1934 in Springfield, he married E. Faye Passell. She survives.
Private funeral services will be at St. Luke’s United Church of Christ and interment
will at the convenience of the family. Arrangements are being handled by the Moriarty-Dutcavich Funeral Home of Lock Haven.
Memorials will be accepted to St. Luke’s United Church of Christ, 1175 W. Fourth St., Lock Haven, Pa. 17745.
Gloria G. Werts
Gloria G. Werts, 68, of Renovo, died at Bucktail Medical Center on May 11, 2001.
Her husband, Joseph, preceded her in death in 1999.
Private interment
services will be held later.
Maxwell Funeral Home of Renovo is in charge of arrangements.
Victoria M. (Vickie) Daubert
Victoria M. (Vickie) Daubert, 73, of 418 Huron Ave., Renovo, died Monday, May 14, 2001 at her residence.
Born July 18, 1927 in Wilkes-Barre, she was the daughter of the late William and Marie Nedoa Petro.
She was married to Dale S. Daubert on July 18, 1953 in Wilkes-Barre. He preceded her in death on Oct. 22, 1985.
A homemaker, she worked with her husband in the operation of the Dale S. Daubert Funeral Home, Renovo, from 1971 until his death in 1985. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. on May 19, 2001 in St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, Renovo. The Rev. Donald E. Boslett, her pastor, will officiate. Interment
will be in Sacred Heart Cemetery, Dallas. Friends will be received from 9:30 a.m. until the time of services at the church.
The family will provide the flowers and requests memorial contributions to St. Joseph’s Catholic Church Improvement Fund or the Clinton County SPCA, through the Dean K. Wetzler Jr. Funeral Home, 320 Main St., Mill Hall.
Arrangements are being handled by the Dean K. Wetzler Jr. Funeral Home, 320 Main St., Mill Hall.
5/15/01
Dorothy F. Ruhl
Dorothy F. Ruhl, 78, formerly of 416 Wright St., Flemington, died May 11, 2001 in Susque-View Home.
Born July 24, 1922 in Mill Hall, she was the daughter of the late Ray R. and Nina Swartz Scott.
She was married to Richard Ruhl on Dec. 10, 1940 in Washington, D.C. He survives in Susque-View Home.
Memorial services will be 11 a.m. Thursday, May 17, 2001 in the Mill Hall United Methodist Church. The Rev. Ellen Evans, her pastor, will officiate. Burial will be Cedar Hill Cemetery, Mill Hall. There will be no public visitation.
The family will provide the flowers and requests memorial contributions be made to the Mill Hall United Methodist Church Stained Glass Window Fund.
Arrangements are under the direction of the Dean K. Wetzler Jr. Funeral Home, Mill Hall.
James Rupert
James Rupert, 76, of 1 Smith Court, Linden, died Sunday, May 13, 2001 in the Jersey Shore Hospital.
He was born Oct. 21, 1924 in Muncy.
Funeral services and burial will be held at the convenience of the family. Arrangements are under the direction of the Frederick B. Welker Funeral Home, 125 N. Main St., Jersey Shore.
John (Ed) Donovan
John (Ed) Donovan, 90, of Woodward Meadows, Lock Haven, died Monday, May 14, 2001 in his residence.
Funeral arrangements are being completed by the Moriarty-Dutcavich Funeral Home.
Victoria M. (Vickie) Daubert
Victoria M. (Vickie) Daubert, 73, of 418 Huron Ave., Renovo, died Monday, May 14, 2001 in her residence.
Arrangements are being handled by the Dean K. Wetzler Jr. Funeral Home, 320 Main St., Mill Hall.
Edna May Monk
Edna May Monk, 83, of Loganton, died May 13, 2001 in the Lock Haven Hospital Extended Care Unit.
Born June 10, 1917 in Mill Hall, she was the daughter of the late John Edgar and Helen May Barner Weaver.
She was married to William A. Monk on Aug. 25, 1934. He preceded her in death.
Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Thursday, May 17, 2001 in the Frederick B. Welker Funeral Home, 95 E. Main St., Loganton. The Rev. Kay Schwab will officiate. Interment
will be in the Trinity United Methodist Church Cemetery, Greenburr. Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday in the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Trinity United Methodist Church, Box 86, Loganton, Pa. 17747.
Beula B. Farley
Beula B. Farley, 94, formerly of Gardners, passed away Saturday, May 12, 2001 at the Williamsport Home, Williamsport.
She was born May 20, 1906 in Carlisle.
She was the widow of George Farley Sr.
Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Friday, May 18, 2001 at Mt. Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church, 4200 Carlisle Road, Gardners, with the Rev. Kenneth G. Swick officiating. Burial will be in Goodyear Cemetery, Dickinson Township. There will be no viewing or visitation.
Memorial contributions may be made to her church at 4200 Carlisle Road, Gardners, Pa. 17324.
Arrangements are being handled by the Gibson-Hollinger Funeral Home, 501 N. Baltimore Ave., Mt. Holly Springs.
Alice Frances Hamblin
Alice Frances (Cuddeback) Hamblin, 75, the wife of former Lock Haven University of Pennsylvania President Francis Hamblin, died April 11, 2001, at the University of Washington Medical Center.
Her are her husband, Francis, survives.
Friends are asked to make memorial contributions to National Public Radio in memory of Alice's unquenchable interest in learning.
