Barbara (BETH) Elizabeth (Bittner) Bryan, 54, of Altoona (originally Howard, Pa) passed away on Sunday, January 23, 2022, at UPMC Altoona. She was born on May 18, 1967, in Lockhaven hospital, the daughter of Robert (BOB) E. Bittner and Shirley E. Confer. She married John F. Bryan who survives at home. Beth graduated from Bald Eagle Area High School class of 85. She then attended South Hills Business school. Beth was a dental office manager for Dr. Lang and Senior, Dr. Bruce Thaler, and Dr....

Robert E. Novosel, 78, of Howard, passed away on Sunday, January 23, 2022, at his home. He was born in Bellefonte on October 13, 1943, a son of the late Charles and Elizabeth Young Novosel. He was a graduate of Bellefonte H.S. Class of 1961. In 1963 he was united in marriage to Janet Vonada who survives at their home. Bob worked at Scientific Systems, Cerro, and in 1972, launched Novosel Instruments where he was still involved until the present. He was one of the original founders...

Larry E. Cain, 73, of Bellefonte passed away on Thursday, January 20, 2022, at Mount Nittany Medical Center. He was born in Bellefonte on January 26, 1948, a son of the late Fred E. and Dorothy Confer Cain. He graduated from Bellefonte High School in 1965. On June 4, 1971, he was united in marriage to Barbara J. Confer who survives at their home. Larry retired from H.R.I. as a superintendent in 2013 after over 40 years of service. He attended the Runville United Methodist Church, was a...

Dennis Morgan Confer, 74, of Howard, passed away Saturday, January 15, 2022 at Jersey Shore Hospital. Born in Lock Haven on October 15, 1947, he was the son of the late Lawrence and Dora Haines Confer. Denny was a 1965 graduate of Lock Haven High School.   On February 12, 1966, he married the former Linda Ellen Young, who survives in Howard. Denny was an avid fan of the Dallas Cowboys and Philadelphia Phillies. He enjoyed the outdoors, especially hunting and mowing the lawn. His...

Adam James Burris, 32, of Bellefonte, passed away Thursday, January 13, 2022 at home. Born February 19, 1989 at Lock Haven Hospital, he was the son of Camlia “Cammy” Kay Burris, who survives at home and James E. Burris of Burris Road, Bellefonte. Adam was a 2009 graduate of Bellefonte High School and was employed by Burris Plumbing, Bellefonte. He was baptized as a Christian and held those faith values. He liked fishing, riding and fixing his four-wheeler, cutting firewood,...

Connie Marie (Weaver) Poorman, known best as Mom, Nan or Gram, 73, of Beech Creek, went home to be with the Lord Sunday, January 9, 2022. Born October 16, 1948 in Lock Haven, she was the daughter of the late Guy E. and Ruby L. (Goodling) Weaver.  She was united in marriage to Lloyd E. Poorman on June 22, 1968. Connie was a very devoted Christian. She loved reading and listening to her gospel country music. She enjoyed spending time on her porch swing watching the birds and enjoying the...

Stewart McVay Woomer, 52, of State College, passed away Saturday, January 8, 2022 at his home.  Born May 28, 1969 in Lock Haven, Stewart was the son of the late Lee E. Woomer and Jean Wertz Woomer who survives in Marsh Creek.  He was a graduate of Lock Haven High School and a Veteran of the United States Army.  Stewart was always considerate of others and enjoyed offering a helping hand. He loved spending time with his family and enjoyed taking care of their pets when...

Charles E. "Chick" Phillips, 88, of Howard, passed away at his residence on Monday, January 3, 2021. He was born in Beech Creek, on August 15, 1933, a son of the late Clyde and Lulu Miller Phillips. He married Shirley Jane Heverly on June 24, 1960. Chick was employed for many years at Piper. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict. He enjoyed tinkering on Farmall tractors and going to camp. Along with his wife he is survived by a son, Clyde...

Joann E. Truckenmiller, 84, of Bellefonte, passed away on Friday, December 31, 2021 at the Mount Nittany Medical Center in State College.  She was born on April 16, 1937 in Bellefonte, the daughter of the late Willard & Hazel Corl Corman. On August 14, 1954 she was united in marriage to Willard Truckenmiller Jr. her husband of 67 years who survives in Bellefonte.  After their marriage in 1954 they set up home in Hublersburg.  In 1974 they moved to Ft. Myers, Fl....

Philip M. Emberton, 37, of Julian, passed away suddenly at his home on Dec. 24, 2021. Philip was born March 24, 1984, in State College, a son of Connie M. (Shawver) Emberton of Howard, and Philip E. (Laura) Emberton of Port Matilda. Philip graduated from the Pennsylvania College of Technology Penn State, with an Associate of Applied Science degree in Aviation Technology. He obtained his plane mechanic license in Dec. of 2005. He also attended the South Hills Business School. He graduated...