Mary L. Runkle, 82, of Howard, passed away at her home on Friday, October 30, 2020. She was born in Marsh Creek on January 23, 1938, the daughter of the late Lewis and Catherine Brumgard Wagner. She was united in marriage to Lavern Runkle who preceded her in death on March 18, 2010. Mary worked as a secretary for McCormick's for 30 years. In her later years she enjoyed playing card games on her computer and watching episodes of Survivor. She is survived by a son, Michael Bowes of...

Richard Allan Deitrich, 78, husband and father, passed away on Sunday October 25, 2020, at his home in Bellefonte, PA. Born in Bellefonte on July 26, 1942, he was the son of Walter Dewey Deitrich and Leah Catherine (Felding) Deitrich. Richard was a 1960 graduate of Bellefonte Area High School. After high school, he earned degrees from DeVry Technical Institute, LIFE Bible College, and Gettysburg Seminary. Later in life, he enrolled at Penn State University, earning a BA and Ph. D. in the...

Maurice "Morry" L. Richner, 79 of Fetzertown, passed away on Sunday, October 25, 2020 at home.  He was born on September 21, 1941 in Bellefonte, the son of Merl & Ruby Brown Richner.   He married Donna K. Heverly on June 22, 1963 she survives at home. Morry worked at the maintenance vehicle dept. at the Bellefonte High School for over 30 years retiring in 2003,Prior to that he was employed at Piper Aircraft in Lock Haven.  He was a graduate of the...

Wallace "Speed" Melvin Penland, Sr. 89, of Howard, passed away on the morning of October 23, 2020. Speed was born to parents Cash and Kathleen Eplee Penland in Candler, North Carolina.  He was an avid outdoorsman, whether it was hunting, fishing, burning brush or mowing. Speed was known for his sweet tooth and drinking coffee all day. He adored his family, especially his wife, Nancy, and their 3 children. He loved spending time with his grandchildren and...

Diane Carol Spangler, 65 a long time resident of Eagleville, Pa. passed away at her home surrounded by loved ones on October 23, 2020 after a fearless battle with lung cancer.  Diane was born on November 4, 1954 to Irvin and Dorothy King of Lock Haven, Pa. Diane is predeceased by her parents and a brother Raymond King. She is survived by her husband Michael Spangler Sr., children Lori Spangler, Tim Yost, Tammy (Rob) Young, Michael Spangler Jr., Misty Shade, Missy Shade, Shannon...

     Kirby Antis Falls, 68, of Howard, passed away unexpectedly in the early hours of October 22, 2020 at the Geisinger Medical Center in Danville.      Born on September 10, 1952, his childhood was filled with a love of animals, being outdoors and a passion for reading.   After graduating from Lock Haven HS ('71), he was employed for over 30 years at Champion Parts, Inc.  He spent his later years hunting, fishing, and tinkering on...

     Mildred Louise (Poorman) Fetzer, 92, of Howard, passed away on Wednesday, October 21, 2020 at her home. Born on March 24, 1928, in Howard Twp., she was the daughter of the late Samuel Ellis and Clara Kate (Thompson) Poorman. On September 15, 1951, in Howard, she married O. Thomas Fetzer. Tom passed away in February 1990.      Mildred was a 1945 graduate of Howard High School. She and Tom were antique dealers for many years. Even after Tom’s...

Shirley Ann Hall, 87 of Bellefonte, passed away Friday, October 16, 2020 at her home.  She was born on September 23, 1933 in Bellefonte, Pa the daughter of Oden & Nellie Dunlap Lucas.   She married Charles Lynn Hall Sr. who preceded her in death. Shirley worked in food services for Uni-mart and Penn State University. Full obit will follow when completed.    

Janice Mae Donahay, 67 of Blanchard, passed away Thursday, October 15, 2020 in Blanchard.  She was born on May 23, 1953 in Lock Haven, the daughter of Richard Paul & Helen Marie Lindsey Gardner. She married Stanley C. Donahay Jr. he survives at home. Janice was a caregiver.  She was a member of the Howard V.F.W. She is survived by one son; Tory W. (Crystal) Confer of Howard, two step-sons; Stanley (Polly Jo) Donahay of Monument and Brandon (Brenda) Donahay of Blanchard,...

Karen K. Heverly, 64, of Marsh Creek, passed away at her home on Monday, October 12, 2020. She was born in Lock Haven on January 18, 1956 a daughter of the late Dale Kleckner and Lavon Miller Kleckner of Howard. She was a graduate of Bald Eagle Nittany Class of 1973. In October of 1973 she was united in marriage to Steven J. "Pete" Heverly who survives at home. Karen had been employed as a seamstress at Woolrich and Mid State Awning. She was a former member of the Beech...