Janet L. Blair, 86 of Howard passed away on Sunday, July 25, 2021 at the Mount Nittany Medical Center.  She was born on May 23, 1935 in Marsh Creek the daughter of the late Earnest & Alma Heverly Wert.   She was united in marriage December 1952 to  Donald G. Blair,  he preceded her in death in 1973. Janet enjoyed yard sales, cooking, crocheting, and canning, but more than anything she loved spending time with her grandkids and spoiling them anytime...

Kenneth L. Durkin 82, of Bellefonte, passed away on Thursday, July 22, 2021 at Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital. He was born in Lock Haven on May 9, 1939 a son of the late William and Hazel Phillips Durkin. He was a 1957 graduate of Lock Haven High School. Ken was united in marriage to Frances Homan on September 16, 1967. He retired from Champion Parts after many years of service. He was a member of  Trinity Reformed Church, Hublersburg. Ken was a life long...

Dorothy L. Roan, 83, of Centre Hall, passed away on Thursday, July 15, 2021 at her residence.  She was born on January 24, 1938 in Bellefonte, Pa.  the daughter of the late James & Joann Conway Shaffer. She worked at Hanover Foods for over 43 years and later at Snappy's in Centre Hall.  She was a graduate of Bald Eagle High School class of 1956 where she was valedictorian of her class. Dorothy enjoyed her Atlantic City and beach trips.  She was a...

Laura D. Dunkle, 96 of Hublersburg, passed away on Friday, July 9, 2021 at the Mt. Nittany Medical Center in State College.  She was born on July 15, 1924 in Walker Twp., the daughter of the late William H. & Frances Dunkle Deitrich. She was united in marriage to Earle E. Dunkle on June 29, 1949 he preceded her in death on August 23, 2008. She was a homemaker and also worked at Sylvania of Mill Hall. Laura is survived by one son, Terry E. (Teresa) Dunkle of...

 William Elmer “Bill” Confer, 67, loving ,caring, brother, and uncle of Monument, passed away on Monday, July 5, 2021, at Haven Place in Lock Haven. Born on November 13, 1953, at Lock Haven, he was the son of the late Elmer and Lois (Bechdel) Confer of Monument. Bill graduated from Lock Haven High School in 1972. After graduation, he enlisted with the United States Marine Corp and served for 2 years, which included time spent in Vietnam. After his service, he worked for...

Janet L. Miller, 79, a resident of Elmcroft in State College, formerly of Howard, passed away at Mount Nittany Medical Center on Sunday, June 27, 2021. She was born in Bellefonte on June 23, 1942  the daughter of the late William A. and Pearl E. Shuey Packer Jr. She was a graduate of Lock Haven High School . On August 30, 1962, in Marsh Creek, she was united in marriage to Robert L. " Bob " Miller . He preceded her in death on February 18, 2015. Janet was a ...

George McCloskey, 59, of Howard passed away at his home on Friday June 25, 2021. He was born on May 27, 1962 a son of the late Glenn and Mary Smith McCloskey Sr. George was a laborer for various businesses in the area, most recently Hodes Industries of Bellefonte. He truly enjoyed working . He is survived by two sons, Tom and Shawn McCloskey, a brother, Glenn McCloskey, Jr., seven sisters, Glenda Smith, Deb Dehass ,   Anna Shutt ,  Hazel Losch, Grace Barndt , Elsie Myers...

Jazmen Marie Smith 26 of Beech Creek passed away on Friday, June 18, 2021 at her home. She was born on December 6, 1994, the daughter of Jessika L. (Boone ) & Fred J. Zanghi III.  She was a homemaker.  Jazmen was a Bellefonte area high school graduate.  During her childhood Jazmen loved playing little league baseball and soccer.  She loved animals and wouldn't be afraid to bring home a stray to take care of. Jazmen is survived along with her parents,...

Shirley Bittner, 86 of Beech Creek, passed away on Sunday, June 20, 2021 at her residence.  She was born on December 19, 1934 win Phillipsburg, Pa. the daughter of the late Maxwell & Wilda McQuillen Smeal.  She was united in marriage to Gerald F. Bittner who preceded her in death on February 7, 2007. She was a secretary for Dr. Greenburg where she retired after 20 years. Shirley was a member of the Blanchard Church of Christ where she was involved in many activities in the...

Homer Lewis Hoy, 87 of Bellefonte, passed away Thursday, June 17, 2021 at his home.  He was born on July 21, 1933,  the son of the late Willard & Geneveive Hoy. On September 28, 1956 he was united in marriage to Delores J. Hoy in Howard.  They were married for 65 years. Along with his wife he is survived by one son Robert D. (Kitty) Hoy of Elliotsburg, Pa., one daughter Donna M. Hoy of Bellefonte, one grandson Kyle H. Hoy of Bellefonte, one grand-daughter...