All Obituaries

Frederick Malone Zerby, of Centre Hall, passed away May 29, 2023, at the age of 86.  Born January 14, 1937, in Farmers Mills, Fred was a son of the late Robert Hosterman Zerby and Celia Mae (Malone) Zerby.  He was a 1954 graduate of the former Gregg Township Vocational High School.  He then attended Williamsport Technical Institute where he attained an associate degree as a machinist.  On August 7, 1960, he married Pauline Regie Thompson, who...

Donald Ray Boob, formerly of Millheim, passed from this life on May 27, 2023, at Wynwood House in Centre Hall.  He was 96. Born February 13, 1927, in Coburn, Donald was a son of the late Warren and Ada (Corman) Boob.  He was a 1944 graduate of the former East Penns Valley High School.  It was there that he met his wife Virginia.  They started going steady when they were juniors.  Donald and Virginia were married on January 3, 1946, and spent 69 years together....

Betty M. Stover, of Spring Mills, passed away Wednesday, May 17, 2023, at Centre Care.  She was 88.  Born April 18, 1935, in Ingleby, Betty was a daughter of the late Edwin H. and Mae I. (Wingard) Zimmerman.  She was a 1953 graduate of the former East Penns Valley High School where she was very active in class activities.  On April 5, 1955, Betty married the love of her life, Lester E. Stover who preceded her in death.  When Lester passed away, he took a piece of...

Neal Edwin Hazel, of Aaronsburg, passed from this life on Sunday, May 14, 2023, at Mount Nittany Medical Center.  He was 87.  Born October 5, 1935, in Aaronsburg, Neal was a son of the late Milford and Helen (Best) Hazel.  On May 17, 1953, he married Jean L. (Rose) Hazel who preceded him in death on July 30, 2020. Neal was employed as a Bridge Maintenance worker for the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation with 22 years of service.  He had also owned the Penns...

Ronald E. “Ronnie” Rishel, Sr. of Rebersburg, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, May 7, 2023 at Centre Care in Bellefonte.  He was 85.  Born April 19, 1938, in Mifflinburg, Ronnie was a son of the late Forrest and Margaret (Bowersox) Rishel.  He was a graduate of Mifflinburg High School.  On April 2, 1960, he married the love of his life Shirley Hollenbach who survives at their home. In addition to Shirley, Ronnie is survived by five daughters, Gail...

Scott A. Bair, of Hampton, VA, formerly of Madisonburg, passed away Wednesday, May 3, 2023, in Madisonburg.  He was 52.  Born August 17, 1970 in Bellefonte, Scott was a son of Marvin G. “Ted” and Linda (Graffius) Bair of Madisonburg.  He was a 1988 graduate of Penns Valley Area High School.  He went on to attain a bachelor's degree from Penn State University.  Scott served our country in the U.S. Navy.  He enjoyed the outdoors, especially...

Nancy A. Pecht, of Rebersburg, passed away Tuesday, May 2, 2023, at Lock Haven Rehabilitation and Senior Living.  She was 82.  Born November 27, 1940 in Rebersburg, Nancy was a daughter of the late George and Marjorie (Saucerman) Bigelow.  She was a graduate of Penns Valley Area High School.  On July 1, 1961, she married Eugene C. Pecht who survives at their home.  Nancy had been employed as a secretary at the State College Area School District.  She also...

Nancy Lynn Allan Royer, of Spring Mills, passed away at her home on Sunday, April 23, 2023.  She was 63.  Born in Bellefonte on July 15, 1959, she was the daughter of the late Richard and Shirley “Smith” Allan.  Nancy joined Douglas M. Royer in marriage which carried on lovingly for more than 20 years. Nancy was a 1977 graduate of State College Area High School and a 1981 graduate of Penn State University.  She had been employed at Heritage Realty and then at...

William J. Toy, of Rebersburg, passed away Tuesday, April 18, 2023, at Mount Nittany Medical Center in State College.  He was 80.  Born May 19, 1942, in Kittanning, he was a son of the late William Lee and LaVerne (Johnston) Toy.  On July 26, 1969, he married Jeanne Wolfe who survives at their home.  William proudly served our country in the U.S. Air Force during the Vietnam Conflict.  He was employed as a Licensed Practical Nurse for 30 + years.  William was a...

Surrounded by her loving family, Kathleen M. Vonada of Madisonburg, passed away peacefully at Centre Care in Bellefonte.  She was 74.  Born November 10, 1948, in Bellefonte, Kathleen was a daughter of the late Mylan E. and Florence M. (Condo) Grove.  On January 7, 1967, she married James C. Vonada who survives. Kathleen was a 1966 graduate of Penns Valley High School.  She enjoyed cooking and baking, decorating her home and raising her family.  Kathleen was a loving...