All Obituaries

James S. “Jim” Whitehill, age 85, of Aaronsburg, died April 22, 2019 at Mount Nittany Medical Center in State College.  He was born in Bellefonte on July 9, 1933 and was the son of the late Walter and Grace (Stover) Whitehill.  On April 7, 1956 in Centre Hall, he married Edith B. (Edie) Lohr, who preceded him in death on December 28, 2009 after 53 ½ years of marriage.  He attended State College High School.  Jim served in the U.S. Army from May...

Lawrence R. “Larry” Sipley, Sr., 83, of Woodward, passed from this life at his home on Thursday, April 18, 2019.  Born on December 3, 1935 in Newton, New Jersey, Larry was a son of the late J. Atwood Sipley and Ethel (Bell) Sipley.  On June 28, 1957 he married Joyce E VanScoten, who survives at their home.  Larry was first employed with his father in Warren County, NJ for over 40 years where they farmed together.  He then worked for Mobil Oil in the plastics...

Kathryn L. Rodriguez, 63, of Millheim, passed from this life at her home on April 17, 2019.  Born on January 31, 1956 in Bellefonte, Kathryn was a daughter of Ed and Ruth (Gramley) Besecker, who survive in Millheim.  In addition to her parents, Kathryn is survived by one son, David M. Rodriguez (Desiree) of Emporium; three grandchildren, Alejandra, Kayleigh and Aurora; siblings, Lisa Spatola (Mike), Gregory Besecker (Cimberly), Steven Besecker (Tammy), Hugh Besecker (Denise),...

Alice S. Huey, beloved mother and friend to all, passed from this life on Wednesday, April 3, 2019 at the beautiful age of 105.  Alice held the honor of being the oldest living person in Penns Valley.  Born August 17, 1913 in Spring Mills, Alice was a daughter of the late Clayton and Elsie (Ochenrider) Auman.  On September 30, 1934, Alice married Henry Huey who preceded her in death on March 27, 1991.  Alice is survived by one daughter, Arlene Fetzer (Ron) of Woodward;...

Dale Stover, of Aaronsburg, passed from this life on March 27, 2019 at Mount Nittany Medical Center.  He was 92.  Born September 24, 1926 in Aaronsburg, Dale was a son of the late Victor T. and Ottie C. (Harter) Stover.  Dale married Mary Winkleblech on August 12, 1950. Mary preceded him in death on September 29, 2015.  Dale was part owner of the former Square Deal Garage in Millheim.  He eventually went on to have his own garage in Aaronsburg where he also sold...

Janice M. Smith, 88, formerly of Madisonburg, passed from this life on Tuesday, March 26th at Hearthside Nursing Center in State College.  Born July 2, 1930 in Millheim, Janice was a daughter of the late Harry R. and Marian (Wolfe) Rishel.  She was a graduate of the former Miles Township High School.  In December of 1948, Janice married Robert Willard Smith, who preceded her in death on Sept 12, 2011.  Janice is survived by one daughter, Shireen Hughes (Paul) of...

Joy G. Roush, beloved mother, grandmother, great grandmother and friend, passed from this life on Monday, March 25th at Buffalo Valley Lutheran Village in Lewisburg.  She was 87.  Born March 22, 1932 in Tylersville, Joy was a daughter of the late Eldon and Sadie Hough Greninger.  She graduated from the former Miles Township High School in Rebersburg.  She went on to attain a Bachelor’s Degree in Education from the former Lock Haven State Teacher’s...

As you lay still, half asleep, the back of my hand sweeps gently across your brow.  The visions of your husband sleeping beside you, holding your hand from the armchair, your daughter resting beside you in your bed, and your son gazing down upon you with a look of despair; are in my head.  Pictures and bouquets that surround you, a reminder of family and love.  Love for a kindhearted lady who gave so much of herself.  My only wish in this moment is to give you comfort and...

Leonard John Greenland, 84, formerly of Aaronsburg, PA passed away Wednesday, January 30, 2019.   Mr. Greenland was born on January 27, 1935 in Nanticoke PA, the son of the late Leonard Greenland and Martha Jay (Step-Father Leo Jay.)   Len graduated from Nanticoke High School in 1952 and was a graduate of Williamsport Technical Institute. He was a draftsman for the Ordnance Research Lab at Penn State and later a Partnership Owner of Greenland’s Store in Aaronsburg,...

  Harriet E. Benfer, 80, of Millheim, passed from this life on Saturday, January 26th at her home.  Born November 21, 1938 in Milroy, Harriet was the daughter of the late Harry E. and Verdola S. “Long” Paige.  She was a 1956 graduate of the former Armagh Brown High School in Reedsville.  On March 17, 1957, Harriet married the love of her life, Harold M. Benfer, who preceded her in death on May 31, 2016. Harriet began her employment at the former Farmers...