All Obituaries

Betty H. Horner formerly of Spring Mills, passed from this life on Thursday, July 29, 2021 at Centre Care in Bellefonte.  She was 93.  Born May 7, 1928 in Spring Mills, Betty was a daughter of the late Clarence G. and Estella J. “Baney” Haugh.  She was a graduate of the former Gregg Township Vocational School in Spring Mills.  On June 7, 1947 she married George E. Horner who preceded her in death on October 14, 2014.  Betty is survived by one daughter,...

Surrounded by his loving family, Thomas E. Evans, of Spring Mills, passed away Tuesday, July 27, 2021 at his home.  He was 64.  Born May 19, 1957 in Bellefonte, Tom was a son of the late Harry R. Evans and Sylvia “Wance” Evans, who survives.  He was a 1975 graduate of Penns Valley Area High School.  On September 16, 2000 Tom married Desiree Leggett who survives at their home. Tom was self-employed as a livestock hoof trimmer.  He was a classic car lover...

Scott A. Richardson of Rebersburg, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Tuesday, July 27, 2021.  He was 42.  Born March 6, 1979 in State College, Scott was a son of Michael Richardson and the late Anne M. Stover.  He was a 2000 graduate of Bald Eagle Area High School.  In addition to his father, Scott is survived by his step mother Gail “Rishel” Richardson, two siblings, Carrie A. Rishel (Ronald E. Jr.) and Mark A. Richardson (Kara); grandparents, Lester...

Gary L. “Charlie Brown” Copello, of Rebersburg, passed away Saturday, July 24, 2021 at his residence after a hard fought battle with cancer.  Born September 29, 1952 in Ridgway, Gary was a son of the late Ray and Margaret “Geist” Copello.  In his earlier years Gary was a co-owner of C&C Logging.  Most recently, he was self-employed as a truck driver at his business Copello Trucking.  At one time Gary participated in dirt track and snowmobile...

Esther Mae Kerstetter, formerly of Millheim, passed away Tuesday, July 20, 2021 at Centre Care in Bellefonte.  She was 92.  Born May 2, 1929 in Mifflinburg, Esther was a daughter of the late Ralph Owen Steese and Helen Anna (Bingaman) Steese.  Esther was a homemaker during her lifetime.  She loved flowers.  Among her favorite activities was visiting the Dollar Store and Walmart where she would shop for hours.  She also enjoyed visiting...

Ardell L. “Pickle” Vonada, of Millheim passed away at his home on Wednesday, July 14, 2021.  He was 66.  Born September 27, 1954 in Bellefonte, Pickle was a son of the late Russell L. and June M. “McCool” Vonada.  He was a 1972 graduate of Penns Valley Area High School.  Pickle was employed as a roof painter.  He was a member of the American Legion Keystone Post # 444 in Millheim.  He loved watching sports on television with Green Bay...

Leo N. “Pap” Brindel, of Woodward, passed away Sunday, July 4, 2021 at Mount Nittany Medical Center in State College.  He was 94.  Born June 24, 1927 in Woodward, Leo was a son of the late John and Ada “Arney” Brindel.  On December 21, 1945, he married the love of his life, Katherine L. Kahle who preceded him in death on January 19, 2012. Leo is survived by two daughters, Carol L. Sampsell (H. Paul) and Dixie L. Vogt (Scott) both of Centre Hall; one...

Kevin E. “Kev-boy” Lingle, of Aaronsburg, passed away June 30, 2021 from injuries sustained in a car accident.  He was 64.  Born August 11, 1956 in Bellefonte, Kevin was a son of the late Robert C. Lingle, Sr. and Gladys F. “Klinefelter” Lingle.  He was a 1975 graduate of Penns Valley Area High School.  On June 28, 1975, Kevin married the love of his life, his childhood sweetheart, Hope Mersinger who survives.  Kevin was a familiar face in...

Surrounded by his loving family, Roger G. Myers, of Spring Mills, passed away at his home on Saturday, June 26, after a courageous battle with cancer.  He was 68.  Born in Bellefonte, Roger was a son of the late Robert E. and Gladys H. “Grove” Myers of Spring Mills who survives.  He was a 1971 graduate of Penns Valley Area High School.  On May 15, 1977, he married Karen E. Homan who survives at their home. Roger was one of twin sons born to his parents on...

Charles E. Rishel, of Centre Hall, went home to be with his Lord on Saturday, June 19, 2021 at Mount Nittany Medical Center.  He was 92.  Born February 19, 1929 in Millheim, Charles was a son of the late Andrew W. and Madaline “Houser” Rishel.  ​Charles attended the one-room elementary school at Tussey Sink in Potter Township and graduated from the Centre Hall Potter High School in 1946.  Charles served his country in the U.S. Army during the...