All Obituaries

Jean Louise Hazel, of Aaronsburg, passed from this life on July 30, 2020 at Centre Crest Nursing Home in Bellefonte . She was 89.  Born October 15, 1930 in Lewistown, Jean was a daughter of the late Edward and Bertha (Warner) Rose.  On May 17, 1952, Jean married Neal Hazel who survives at their home in Aaronsburg.  Jean was employed for 26 years as a waitress/cook at the former Meyer’s Drive-in in Aaronsburg.  She attended St. Peter’s United Church of...

Lisa Arlene Rebuck was released from earthly bonds and the ravages of Alzheimer’s disease when she succumbed to COVID-19 (SARS-CoV-2) on July 21, 2020.  She was lately a resident of the Memory Care Unit at Manor Care in Sunbury.  Born September 16, 1962, Lisa spent her childhood in the Plum Creek Valley and was a graduate of the Shikellamy High School Class of 1980 and subsequently, from the Williamsport Area Community College with an Associate of Science Degree in Ornamental...

Joyce B. Tressler, of Spring Mills, passed away at her home on July 3, 2020.  She was 83.  Born September 8, 1936 in Spring Mills, Joyce was a daughter of the late Seymore P. and Pauline S. (Confer) Stover.  She was a 1954 graduate of the former Gregg Township Vocational School in Spring Mills.  On December 1, 1960, Joyce married Wayne Tressler who survives. In addition to her husband, Joyce is survived by five siblings, Dolores Earnest, Barbara Butts (Frank), Lester...

With his loving family at his side, Chester David “Dave” Boonie, went home to be with the Lord on July 2, 2020 at his home in Millheim.  He was 82.  Born December 22, 1937 in Neff’s Mills, Huntingdon County, Dave was a son of the late Charles Boonie Sr. and Irene (Warefield) Boonie.  He was a 1955 graduate of Juniata Valley High School.  Dave proudly served his country in the U.S Army from Feb. of 1956 to Feb. of 1959 in the 864th Engineer’s...

Joseph M. “Joey” Klinger, of Potters Mills, passed away on June 16, 2020 at Geisinger Medical Center in Danville.  He was 32.  Born January 3, 1988 in State College, Joey was a son of Sandra “Dee” (Richardson) Wilkins (David) of Milesburg and Michael Klinger of Fannettsburg.  Joey was a 2006 graduate of Penns Valley Area High School, where he made some great friendships.  In addition to his parents, Joey is survived by two children, Wyatt D. and...

Our beloved mother, Vivian “Viv” Lois Homan Neideigh-Gramley, longtime resident of Boalsburg, passed away peacefully on June 15, 2020 at Wynwood House in Centre Hall.  She was 85.  Born July 2, 1934 in Coburn, Vivian was a daughter of the late Russell and Stella (Weaver) Dinges.  She is survived by her husband, Harold Gramley of Centre Hall. In addition to her husband she is survived one son, Kent Homan (Cindy), one daughter, Kelly Jo Weaver (Christopher);...

Dianna S. Rishel, formerly of Madisonburg, passed away on June 15, 2020 at Centre Crest in Bellefonte.  Born June 9, 1950 in Lock Haven, Dianna was a daughter of the late Harry W. Rishel and Flora B. (Ertel) Rishel.  She attended Penns Valley High School.  Dianna enjoyed flower and vegetable gardening.  She loved cats.  If anyone ever wanted to know anything about family, Dianna was the one to ask.   She was the family historian and could answer most any...

Walter Douglas Macneal, of Livonia, died on June 13 at Mount Nittany Medical Center. Though he was not a Livonia native, Doug’s ties to the area stretched over his entire life. Born in Baltimore on Oct. 2, 1932 to Fulton D. and Margaret E. Macneal, he started coming to Livonia as a boy, with his parents and sister, to vacation at Stover’s Hotel. As a child and young man he explored the woods, worked for local farmers and foresters, and formed powerful memories and love of the...

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...