All Obituaries

Robert V. “Bob” Peese, passed peacefully from this life at his home on February 28, 2020.  He was 78.  On February 4. 1961, Bob married the love of his life, Katheryn “Kate” Styers, who preceded him in death on October 6, 2009.   Bob was a graduate of Bellefonte High School.  He was employed by the PA Fish and Game Commission, starting at the Benner Springs hatchery where he worked for roughly 20 years; then moved to the Pleasant Gap...

Heather C. Valentine of Lewistown passed suddenly from this life on Friday, February 21, 2020.  She was 41. Born July 23, 1978 in State College, Heather was the daughter of the late Kenneth E. Valentine and Luzetta M. “Yearick” Valentine who survives in Centre Hall.  In addition to her mother, Heather is survived by one son, Cole S. Bulick of Huntingdon; one daughter, McKenna R. Bulick of Lewistown; one brother, Kevin (Vicki) E. Valentine of Huntingdon, nephew Landin...

Karen Dianne Boob, 70, of Aaronsburg, passed from this life on Monday, February 17, 2020.  Born August 26, 1949 in Bellefonte, Karen was a daughter of the late Quentin M. and Jean M. “Rishel” Frankenberger.  She was a 1967 graduate of Penn’s Valley Area High School.  In 1993 Karen married Fred D. Boob who survives at their home. Karen was first employed at the former Gettig Pharmaceuticals in Spring Mills before being employed at Penn State University, where...

Dawn L. Vonada, of Woodward, passed away Saturday, February 1, 2020 at Centre Crest Nursing Home in Bellefonte.  She was 77.  Born July 13, 1942 in Germantown, Dawn was a daughter of the late George R. and Helen (Hastings) Leslie.  She was a graduate of Plymouth White Marsh High School in Germantown.  On July 28, 1961, Dawn married Lester “Snap” Vonada, Sr. who survives at their home.  In addition to her husband Dawn is survived by three daughters, Cindy...

Nancy J. Grieb, of Bellefonte, passed away Saturday, January 25, 2020 at Centre Crest in Bellefonte.  She was 85.  Born May 31, 1934 in Spring Mills, Nancy was a daughter of the late Raymond P. and Carrie “Neese” Boob.  She was a graduate of the former Gregg Township Vocational School.  On February 19, 1988, Nancy married Elmer G. “Fudd” Grieb who preceded her in death on February 24, 2018. Nancy was employed as a caregiver for Centre County...

David E. Swartz, 76, of Rebersburg, passed away on January 18, 2020 at Susque-View Nursing Center in Lock Haven.  Born August 24, 1943 in Bellefonte, David was a son of the late Kenneth E. and Esther M. (Waite) Swartz.  On October 19, 1963 he married Pearl E. Sweeley who survives at their home.  David was employed as a car detailer at the former Belle Buick in Bellefonte.  He also worked for C.W. Bierly doing farm work.  David was a great cook.  He and his wife...

  William Roderick “Bill” Coursen, of Glenside, passed away at his residence on Wednesday, January 15, 2020.  He was 36.  Born January 24, 1983 in Danville, Bill was a son of John T. “Jack” Coursen and Donna J. (Speer) Coursen of Centre Hall.   Bill is survived by one sister, Tara L. Tomrell (Matthew) of Bloomington, IN; one brother, T.J. Coursen (Kathleen) of Centre Hall; one uncle, Harry Speer; one aunt, Virginia Zeoli (Robert); and two...

Morris E. Pratt, Jr. 68, of Rebersburg, passed away at his home on January 15, 2020.  Born January 24, 1951 in Lock Haven, Morris was a son of the late Morris E. and Margaret M. (Burd) Pratt.  On December 30, 1983 in Cumberland, MD; Morris married Muriel Jo Latta who survives at their home. Morris was a graduate of Penns Valley Area High School.  He then went on to attend Lock Haven State University where he received a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Chemistry.   He...

Louise A. Butler, 64, of Millheim, passed away after a long, hard fought battle with cancer on Thursday, January 9, 2020 at Mount Nittany Medical Center in State College.  Born November 17, 1955 in Bellefonte, Louise was a daughter of the late Lee A. Hockenberry and Loretta D. (Brungart) Hockenberry of Aaronsburg.  On February 16, 2003, Louise married Robert W. Butler who survives at their home.   Louise is also survived by one son, Jason L. Wilt (Amanda) of Spring...

Dorothy Alta Alters, 97, passed from this life on January 6, 2020.  She was born in Axemann on June 6, 1922, but grew up in the Penns Valley Area.  She was a daughter of the late William and Carrie (Weaver) Smith.  Dorothy was a graduate of the Gregg Township Vocational School.  On June 30, 1953, she married Elmer E. Alters, who preceded her in death on July 16, 1996. Dorothy is survived by one son, Donald E. Alters (Deirdre Fox) of Spring Mills; one brother, Harold...