All Obituaries

Doris J. Boob, formerly of Woodward, passed away March 31, 2020 at Wynwood -Salem Hill Haven.  She was 86.  Born March 12, 1934 in Woodward, Doris was a daughter of the late John and Ada (Arney) Brindel.  She was a 1952 graduate of East Penns Valley High School.  She was married to John R. Boob, Sr. who preceded her in death. Doris was employed as an aide over a group of girls at the former Laurelton State Hospital.  She enjoyed antique collecting; in...

Christopher J. Wert, 26, of Millheim passed away on March 30, 2020 at his residence.  Born March 24, 1994 in State College, Christopher was a son of Nathan Wert of Renovo and Katherine (McCreary) McGee of Millheim.  Christopher was a graduate of Bald Eagle Area High School.  He enjoyed video gaming, playing pool, woodworking and spending time with his canine friend, Kiwi. In addition to his parents, Christopher is survived by one daughter, Sophia Wert; one son, Liam...

Ruth L. Stover, formerly of Millheim, passed from this life on March 29, 2020 at Hearthside Nursing Center in State College.  She was 95.  Born August 26, 1924 in Coburn, Ruth was a daughter of the late Herbert J. and Laura “Kaler” Stover.  Ruth was a 1942 graduate of East Penn’s Valley High School.  She attended Cosmetology School in Philadelphia.  Upon her return, she opened her own beauty salon and, operated it most of her life.  Ruth was a...

Violet J. Confer of Mill Hall, passed from this life March 25, 2020 at her home.  She was 89.  Born April 4, 1930 in Coburn, Violet was a daughter of the late Clayton E. and Ellen (Auman) Confer.  She was a graduated of East Penns Valley High School.  She then went on to attend Harford Community College.    Violet served our country in the U. S. Army for 8 years.  Upon discharge from the military she was employed in the Human Engineering Lab at the...

Carl T. Rote, of Millheim, passed away March 21, 2020 at Mount Nittany Medical Center in State College.  He was 82.  Born April 18, 1937 in Coburn, Carl was a son of the late James H. and Gladys R. (Wingard) Rote.  He was a 1957 graduate of Penns Valley Area High School.  On September 24, 1960 he married Ethel Gramley who survives at their home.  Carl’s passing breaks a 59 year marriage.  Carl was employed at the former Corning Asahi Glass Works in State...

Surrounded by his loving family, Rev. Paul Franklin Miller of Spring Mills, went home to be with his Lord on Monday, March 9, 2020 at Mount Nittany Medical Center in State College.  He was 92.  Born June 19, 1927 in Woolrich, Rev. Miller was a son of the late Roy and Mabel (Andrews) Miller.  On August 3, 1953 he married Janet Royer who survives at their home.   In addition to his wife Janet, Rev. Miller is survived by one son, Wesley Miller (Donna) of Spring Mills;...

Royden H. Gilleo, of Lewisburg, went home to be with his Lord on Monday, March 9, 2020.  He was 95.  Born January 18, 1925 in Brooklyn, New York, Roy was a son of the late Henry B. Gilleo and Agnes “Shorthouse” Gilleo.  On June 17, 1978, Roy married Jo-Ann Homan who survives at their home in Lewisburg.  In addition to his wife, Roy is survived by one son, Royden P. Gilleo of Myrtle Beach, SC; one stepson, John R. Braun, Jr. (Donna) of Lewisburg; two...

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...