All Obituaries

Surrounded by his family, Marcellus Palmer “Toot” Brungart, of Smullton, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, August 3rd at his home.  He was 82.  Born in Smullton on October 15, 1935, Marcellus was a son of the late Palmer L. and Lula E. “Day” Brungart.  On April 15, 1955, he married the love of his life, Mary Jane Gross who survives at their home. Marcellus was a mason for 38 years, with his final employer being Nevin Long Construction, where he...

Kathy J. Neff Hanselman, 57, of Aaronsburg, flew with the angels on Thursday, August 2, 2018.  She passed peacefully at home with her family by her side.  Born May 2, 1961, Kathy was the daughter of the late William H. and Cherry Y. “Corman” Neff.  She was a 1979 graduate of Penns Valley Area High School. On July 5, 2014, she married the love of her life, Robin Hanselman who survives in Aaronsburg.  In addition to her husband, she is survived by two children,...

M. Arlene Stover, of Spring Mills, passed from this life on July 31, 2018 at Salem Hill Haven.  She was 85.  Born July 6, 1933 in Spring Mills, Arlene was a daughter of the late Joseph and Stella “Thompson” Swabb.  On January 13, 1951, at the family farm, Arlene married Donald E. “Shorty” Stover, who preceded her in death in May of 1999.  Arlene helped her husband on the family farm and retired as a clerk from the Spring Mills Post Office. ...

Dorothy M. Embick, 88, formerly of Loganton, went home to be with her Lord on July 31, 2018 at Geisinger Medical Center in Danville.  Born July 7, 1930 in Smullton, Dorothy was a daughter of the late Palmer L. and Lula E. (Day) Brungart.  On May 28, 1948 she married Ralph W. Embick, Sr. who preceded her in death on January 2, 2011. Dorothy and her husband had owned and operated the Maple Grove Farm in Loganton.  She attended several area churches and loved to attend church...

Phyllis J. Kerstetter, of Rebersburg, passed from this life on Monday, July 30, 2018 at her home.  She was 88.  Born July 15, 1930 in Lewistown, Phyllis was a daughter of the late Chester and Sara (Henry) Decker.  She was a graduate of the Gregg Township Vocational School.  On July 19, 1949, she married Dean R. Kerstetter who survives at their home. Also surviving is one daughter, Bonnie L. Lilyquist of Howard; one granddaughter, Nicole J. Swarm of Philipsburg; one great...

Surrounded by her loving family, Evelyn E. Hironimus, 89, formerly of Coburn, passed from this life on Tuesday, July 24th at Salem Hill Haven.  Born September 22, 1928 in Spring Mills, Evelyn was a daughter of the late Harry and Jennie “Stover” Shook.  Evelyn was united in marriage to Clarence Kerstetter who preceded her in death in 1966.  She later married Paul (Budd) Hironimus who also preceded her in death in 2004.  Evelyn was first employed at the former...

Jean A. Stitzer, 88, of Spring Mills, passed from this life on Friday, July 13, 2018 at Eagle Valley Personal Care Home.  Born August 10, 1929 in Belleville, Jean was a daughter of the late Roy M. and Estella “Reigel” Carson.  She was a graduate of Belleville Area High School.  On October 20, 1953 she married Dean Stitzer who preceded her in death in November 2003. Jean was a homemaker all her life and helped Dean on the family farm.  Jean attended the Grace...

Luella E. Snyder, of Lewistown, passed from this life on July 13, 2018 at William Penn Nursing and Rehab in Lewistown.  She was 95.  Born October 29, 1922 in Julian, Luella was a daughter of the late Samuel M. and Dora E. “Christian” Fetzer.  She was married to Russell Snyder who preceded her in death in 2003. Earlier in her life, Luella was employed at the former G.C. Murphy store in Bellefonte.  She was an avid bingo player, collector of bells, and she...

  Linda A. (Perodeau) Lamey, of Spring Mills, passed from this life on Wednesday, July 11, 2018.  She was 62 years old.  Born June 7, 1956 in North Brookfield, MA, Linda was the daughter of the late Henry and Kitty (Blake) Perodeau.  On November 18, 1978, Linda married Ronald L. Lamey who survives at their home.  Linda was employed as a School Bus driver for 27 years, 25 of which were in MA.  For the last 2 years she drove locally for Cole...

Veronica Chadick, formerly of Miles Twp., Centre County, passed on to be with her Holy Father while a resident of the Hearthside Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in State College.  She was 90.  She was born January 16, 1928 in Wilmington, DE to her late parents Frank and Gertrude (Ryan) Chadick. She was the youngest of 6 children and was preceded in death by her brothers, Francis, Paul, John, George and sister Agnes.  Veronica was a beloved Aunt to Francis Chadick of...