All Obituaries

Gary Lynn Shay, of Madisonburg, passed away May 27, 2020 at Mount Nittany Hospital in State College.  He was 66.  Born October 9, 1953 in Bellefonte, Gary was a son of the late Joseph Klinger and Olive (Smith) Shay.  On November 10, 1984 he married Shirley Ann Harter who preceded him in death on June 30, 2009. Gary was employed as a block/brick mason.  He enjoyed putting together model cars and watching western movies and TV shows.  Gary is survived by two...

Hulda M. Tice, 56, of Spring Mills, passed away at her home on May 15, 2020. Born February 11, 1964 in Huntingdon, Hulda was a daughter of the late Robert and Bertha (Hooper) Banks.  She was a 1982 graduate of Mount Union High School.  On May 1, 1983 she married Donald E. Tice, Sr. who survives at their home. In addition to her husband, Hulda is survived by one daughter, Christal Simons of Spring Mills; one son, Donald E. Tice, Jr (Stephanie) of Julian; two sisters, Brenda Estep...

Jenny T. Wolfe, of rural Centre Hall, passed from this life at her home on May 15, 2020.  She was 70.  Born February 2, 1950 In Bellefonte, Jenny was a daughter of the late Joseph and Lena (Herlocher) Rider.  She was married to Franklin Wolfe who preceded her in death on May 7, 2009. Jenny is survived by one son, Franklin D. Wolfe of Centre Hall; two sisters, Miriam K. Tice of Spring Mills, Betty J. Bailey (Roger) of Centre Hall, and one brother, David Rider (Reanie) of...

John W. Bloom, Jr. of Spring Mills, passed away at his home on May 13, 2020.  He was 76.  Born in Kearney, Nebraska, John was a son of the late John W Bloom, Sr. and Jean (Watson) Bloom.  John was a 1961 graduate of Clearfield High School.  On March 17, 1972 he married Jean Bradford who survives at their home. John was a Supervisor for Glenn O. Hawbaker of State College with 35 years of service.  He enjoyed reading, watching Fox News, Jeopardy, Steeler football and,...

Dean Charles Rishel, of Spring Mills, entered eternal rest on Monday, May 11, 2020 at Wynwood-Salem Hill Haven in Spring Mills.  He was 86.  Born June 13, 1933 in Coburn, Dean was a son of the late Clarence and Helen (Hosterman) Rishel.  On June 16, 1990, he married the love of his life, Jean Grove Rossman, giving him an instant family of Larry Rossman (Sandra), daughter in law, Barb Rossman (Frank deceased), Rev. Randy Rossman and Bette Grove; along with six grandchildren...

Rosella M. “Rosie” Moore of Spring Mills, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, May 8, 2020 after a short, hard fought battle with cancer.  She was 86.  Born May 14, 1933 in Spring Mills, Rosie was a daughter of the late Rufus and Orpha (Snyder) Zerby.  On July 17, 1954 she married Donald E. Moore who preceded her in death on October 4, 2015. Rosie worked alongside Donnie on the family farm for many years.  Later she was employed for a short time as a...

Robert U. Styers, Sr. of Coburn, passed away on Tuesday, April 28, 2020.  He was 90.  Born September 1, 1929 in Spring Mills, Robert was a son of the late Ernest and Jessie (Gilmore) Styers.  On December 24, 1947 he married Betty B. Spicer who preceded him in death on November 8, 2016. Robert was a longtime farmer in Haines Township and a member of the Eastern Milk Producers.  He had been employed in contracting for a short time before starting farming.  Robert was...

  Judy L. Shirk, of Spring Mills, passed away on April 28, 2020 at Mount Nittany Medical Center.  She was 72.  Born April 15, 1948 in Spring Mills, Judy was a daughter of the late Carl “Murff” Winters and Doris Stover Feidler Winters.  She was a 1966 graduate of Penns Valley Area High School. Judy attended St. Peters Lutheran Church in Rebersburg.  She had a large collection of Elvis memorabilia.  She also loved going to the beach with Garden...

Arlene M. Winter, of Aaronsburg, passed from this life at her home on April 9, 2020.  She was 89.  Born September 29, 1930 in Bellefonte, Arlene was a daughter of the late Arch and Marion “Smith” Confer.  She was a 1948 graduate of the former Gregg Township Vocational School in Spring Mills.  She was married to Randall E. Winter for 67 years.  He survives at their home.  Arlene was a member of New Hope Lutheran Church in Spring Mills.  She had...

Doris J. Boob, formerly of Woodward, passed away March 31, 2020 at Wynwood -Salem Hill Haven.  She was 86.  Born March 12, 1934 in Woodward, Doris was a daughter of the late John and Ada (Arney) Brindel.  She was a 1952 graduate of East Penns Valley High School.  She was married to John R. Boob, Sr. who preceded her in death. Doris was employed as an aide over a group of girls at the former Laurelton State Hospital.  She enjoyed antique collecting; in...