Berniece M Bechdel, 94, went to be with the Lord in the presence of her family on March 19, 2023, at her home in Howard, PA. Berniece was born July 16, 1928, to Rev. Herbert Fisher and Mary (Packer) Fisher. She was married to Paul V. Bechdel on April 4, 1949, and was a good wife and mother. Berniece worked at Sylvania, Clinton Paper Company, Bobbie Brooks and Woolrich. Berniece is survived by five children: Sandy Bechdel and her two children Kris and Jason Deitz; Donna (Bechdel) Martin...

Kimberly A. Burkholder, a life-long resident of Central Pennsylvania, died peacefully due to complications from cancer with family by her side on Thursday, March 9th at the age of 57. Kim is survived by her mother Cecille Burkholder, her sisters Pam Pletcher and husband Randy, Patty Zink, her nephews Tim Kessling and wife Kaitlin, Katie Pletcher, Karlie Pletcher, Gabby Davidson, Dylan Zink, Joshua Zink, Nicholas Zink and wife Amber, and great nieces, Ella Kessling, and Emma Pyle-Lewis. She...

Barry E. Gates 71, of Howard, passed away on Tuesday, March 7, 2023, at Mount Nittany Medical Center. He was born in Centre County on March 26, 1951, a son of the late Benjamin and Ernestine Powers Gates.  Barry was a graduate of Bald Eagle Area High School. On May 23, 1969, he was united in marriage to Mary McCartney who survives at their home. Barry was a truck driver and was employed for many years at Aqua Penn and Coca-Cola. He was a member of the Mt. Eagle Church of Christ. He...

Shirley Lavone Workman Strunk passed peacefully from this life and arrived on Heaven’s shore on March 2, 2023.  She was the daughter of the late Arthur McKinley and Goldie Grace Merrill Workman.  She was born May 22, 1926 in Woolrich, Pennsylvania. Shirley married the late Leroy W. Strunk on March 22, 1947. Surviving are five children, Will (Carolyn), Donald (Sharon), Sherry, Casey (Wendy), and Phillip (Lesa).  She is survived by her 10 grandchildren:  Jared...

John Wayne Rupert, 66, of Mill Hall passed away on Sunday, February 26, 2023. Born on May 27, 1956, in Lock Haven, he was the son of the late John A and Beverly (Etters) Rupert.  John was a 1975 graduate of Bald Eagle Nittany High School where he played football. His love for the game would continue as a fan of Penn State Football, cheering them on every season. He also enjoyed tending to his cows, which he referred to as his “girls.” But what brought him the most joy in...

Peggy Ann Young, 83 of Bellefonte passed away on February 17, 2023, at Centre Care. Born on February 18, 1939, she was the daughter of the late Deimer P. and Sarah E (Corman) Ertley. On March 14, 1998, Peggy married David B Young who preceded her in death in 2010. Peggy enjoyed watching all Penn State sports, especially football and wrestling. She had a sweet tooth and loved eating candy. Most importantly, she loved all of her friends and family. She was loved by many and will be missed by...

Sandra Lee "Sandy" Boob 61, of Beech Creek, passed away on Saturday, February 4, 2023 at U.P.M.C. Williamsport Hospital. She was born in Lock Haven on April 26, 1961, a daughter of the late Carl and Hazel Young Boob. She was a graduate of Bald Eagle Nittany High School and was employed with the Penn DOT Driver License Division for approximately 23 years, Sandy was a member of the Beech Creek American Legion, the Beech Creek Fire Company Auxiliary, and she served as President of...

Gary Lee Clymer 76, of Howard, passed away on Tuesday, January 31, 2023, at the James E. Van Zandt VA Medical Center, Altoona. He was born in Lock Haven on May 16, 1946, a son of the late Millard and Geraldine Bryon Clymer.  Gary graduated from Lock Haven High School and proudly served his country in the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam Conflict aboard the USS Constellation. He was employed at Hammermill Paper for many years and along with his wife, the former Gloria Candelaria, was...

Charles “Sonny” William Comly Jr., 76 of rural Julian, passed away on Sunday, January 22nd at his residence. Sonny was born in Bellefonte, PA on October 22, 1946, son of Charles Comly Sr. and Helen Spotts of Julian.  He was a 1965 graduate of Bald Eagle Area HS and shortly after high school he served in the United States Army.  In 1976 he married Susan Flick of Julian and together they had seven children.  He enjoyed farming, gardening, hunting and was an...

Merle A. Peters “Chopper” of Howard passed away on Friday, January 20, 2023, at UPMC Altoona.  He was born on September 3, 1952, in Lock Haven.  On December 31, 1974, he married Madelene Kay Vonada who survives at home.  He was a graduate of Ben High School in 1970.  Merle was employed at Bio Reference out of New Jersey.   He previously worked for Robinson Lumber, Champion Parts and Confer Trucking. Merle enjoyed riding his Harley Davidson...