All Obituaries

Robert A. Waltz, Sr. of Mill Hall, passed away Wednesday, April 7, 2021 at Manor Care in Jersey Shore.  He was 88.  Born August 7, 1932 in Clinton County, Robert was a son of the late John A. and Ethel T. “Gunsallus” Waltz.   Robert was employed as a welder in the construction of modular homes.  He was of the Lutheran faith.  In his younger years he enjoyed hunting and tinkering around on cars.  He also enjoyed watching old westerns on...

William A. Neese, Sr. of Spring Mills, passed unexpectedly from this life on Sunday, March 21, 2021 at his home.  He was 75.  Born March 7, 1946 in Bellefonte, Bill was a son of Henry and Carrie (Neese) Lingle.  On February 14, 1969, Bill married Evelyn J. Waite who preceded him in death on May 23, 2011.  Bill is survived by one daughter, Billie Jo Glasgow (Brian Lucas) of Spring Mills; two sons, William A. Neese, Jr. (Buffy) of Jersey Shore and Philip A. Neese (Brianna)...

Jean A. Covalt of Bellefonte, passed from this life Friday, March 19, 2021 at Mount Nittany Medical Center.  She was 74.  Born January 9, 1947 in Bellefonte, Jean was a daughter of the late Richard T. Addleman, Sr. and Lois M. (Horner) Addleman.  She was a 1964 graduate of Penns Valley High School.  She was married to Allen Wance who preceded her in death in 2003.  Jean was employed as the office manager at the office of Dr. Candace Covey in Bellefonte.  She...

Betty J. Chamberlin, 85, of Mingoville, Pa passed away at her home on Thursday, March 18, 2021.  Born April 15, 1935 in Laurel, Delaware, Betty was the daughter of the late Elva J. and Pearl J. (Swain) Carey.  She was a graduate of Keyport High School in Keyport, New Jersey.  Luther Chamberlin, whom Betty married in 1994 survives at their home.  Betty was employed as a secretary at the former Centre County Vo-Tech, now CPI in Pleasant Gap. She retired with 19 years...

Hazel E. Betack, of Millheim, passed from this life on Thursday, March 18, 2021 at Mount Nittany Medical Center.  She was 99.  Born May 4, 1921 in Shintown, Hazel was a daughter of the late John and Bertha “Steiger” Wolfe.  She was first married to Ernest Day in 1943 and, he passed in 1958.  Hazel then married Edward Betack who preceded her in death in 1997. Hazel was a member of the St. John’s Lutheran Church in Millheim.  She was employed in the...

Surrounded by his loving family, James Robert Boob, of Marysville, passed from this life at his daughter’s home on March 11, 2021.  He was 91.  Born July 2, 1929 in Coburn, Jim was a son of the late Raymond P. and Carrie (Neese) Boob.  He was married to Virginia (Kane) Boob who preceded him in death. Jim was employed with the Amtrak, as a switch operator in the train yard.  After retirement, Jim always kept busy.  He enjoyed helping family members with...

Surrounded by his loving family, Scott R. Kline, Sr. of Rebersburg, passed away at his home on March 9, 2021 after a year-long battle with cancer.  He was 48.  Born March 9, 1973 in State College, Scott was a son of Kenneth Kline, Sr. and the late April (Styers) Kline.  He was a 1991 graduate of Penns Valley Area High School and attended Penn State University for a short time. Scott was a decorated combat veteran having proudly served our country in the U.S. Army for 14 years...

Richard J. “Richie” Colyer, of Bellefonte, formerly of Spring Mills, passed from this life on Tuesday, March 4, 2021 at Mount Nittany Medical Center.  He was 90.  Born September 12, 1930 in Millheim, Richie was a son of the late Robert W. and Stella (Miller) Colyer.  On May 31, 1952, he married Phyllis R. Wagner who survives at their home. Richie served our country in the U.S. Army as a tank driver during the Korean Conflict where he was stationed in Austria and...

Carolyn L. Lohr, of Aaronsburg, passed from this life on Thursday, March 4, 2021 at Mount Nittany Medical Center.  She was 76.  Born June 10, 1944 in Bellefonte, Carolyn was a daughter of the late Harold and Romayne (Stover) Beckenbaugh.  She was a 1962 graduate of Penns Valley High School.  She went on to obtain her beautician license at Empire Beauty School in State College.  On June 15, 1963 she married Allen P. Lohr who survives at their home. Carolyn was the...

Rhelda Jane (Libby) Weaver, 89, formerly of Aaronsburg, PA, went to be with the Lord Tuesday, March 2, 2021 at Rolling Hills Nursing and Rehabilitation in Millmont.  Everyone knew her by her middle name Jane.  Born in Swengel, PA, Jane was the daughter of Wilbur and Helen (Zimmerman) Libby.  Jane grew up in Millmont and graduated from Mifflinburg High School in 1950.  She married Earl Weaver of Aaronsburg, August 26 of that year and lived her entire married life in...