All Obituaries

Annette R. Dean, of Bellefonte, loving daughter, sister, aunt, niece, friend, passed from this life on June 22, 2019 at Cambria Care Center in Ebensburg.  She was 39.  Born December 15, 1979 in State College, Annette was a daughter of the late Guyer L. “Gary” Dean and Susan M. “Rossman” Stoy (James) of Dysart.  She earned her GED and went on to attend South Hills School of Business and Technology in State College, where she earned an Associate Degree in...

Susan C. Bair, of Millheim, passed from this life after a long, hard fought battle with ovarian cancer, at Geisinger Hospital in Lewistown.  She was 61.  Born February 12, 1958 in Lock Haven, Sue was a daughter of the late Kenneth E. and Esther M. (Waite) Swartz.  She was a 1976 graduate of Penns Valley Area High School.  Sue was employed in the housekeeping department at The Meadows in Centre Hall with 20 plus years of service.  She loved spoiling her...

Ward Brian Ostromecki, 58 passed peacefully from this life on June 2, 2019 at his home in Millheim.  Born August 15, 1960 in Maspeth, NY, Ward was the son of the late Walter and Joyce “Ritter” Ostromecki.  A 1978 graduate of Bangor High School, Ward then attended Penn State University where he received a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Logistics.  On September 30, 1989, Ward married his high school sweetheart, Consolata “Connie” DeLesio, who...

James S. “Jim” Whitehill, age 85, of Aaronsburg, died April 22, 2019 at Mount Nittany Medical Center in State College.  He was born in Bellefonte on July 9, 1933 and was the son of the late Walter and Grace (Stover) Whitehill.  On April 7, 1956 in Centre Hall, he married Edith B. (Edie) Lohr, who preceded him in death on December 28, 2009 after 53 ½ years of marriage.  He attended State College High School.  Jim served in the U.S. Army from May...

Lawrence R. “Larry” Sipley, Sr., 83, of Woodward, passed from this life at his home on Thursday, April 18, 2019.  Born on December 3, 1935 in Newton, New Jersey, Larry was a son of the late J. Atwood Sipley and Ethel (Bell) Sipley.  On June 28, 1957 he married Joyce E VanScoten, who survives at their home.  Larry was first employed with his father in Warren County, NJ for over 40 years where they farmed together.  He then worked for Mobil Oil in the plastics...

Kathryn L. Rodriguez, 63, of Millheim, passed from this life at her home on April 17, 2019.  Born on January 31, 1956 in Bellefonte, Kathryn was a daughter of Ed and Ruth (Gramley) Besecker, who survive in Millheim.  In addition to her parents, Kathryn is survived by one son, David M. Rodriguez (Desiree) of Emporium; three grandchildren, Alejandra, Kayleigh and Aurora; siblings, Lisa Spatola (Mike), Gregory Besecker (Cimberly), Steven Besecker (Tammy), Hugh Besecker (Denise),...

Alice S. Huey, beloved mother and friend to all, passed from this life on Wednesday, April 3, 2019 at the beautiful age of 105.  Alice held the honor of being the oldest living person in Penns Valley.  Born August 17, 1913 in Spring Mills, Alice was a daughter of the late Clayton and Elsie (Ochenrider) Auman.  On September 30, 1934, Alice married Henry Huey who preceded her in death on March 27, 1991.  Alice is survived by one daughter, Arlene Fetzer (Ron) of Woodward;...

Dale Stover, of Aaronsburg, passed from this life on March 27, 2019 at Mount Nittany Medical Center.  He was 92.  Born September 24, 1926 in Aaronsburg, Dale was a son of the late Victor T. and Ottie C. (Harter) Stover.  Dale married Mary Winkleblech on August 12, 1950. Mary preceded him in death on September 29, 2015.  Dale was part owner of the former Square Deal Garage in Millheim.  He eventually went on to have his own garage in Aaronsburg where he also sold...

Janice M. Smith, 88, formerly of Madisonburg, passed from this life on Tuesday, March 26th at Hearthside Nursing Center in State College.  Born July 2, 1930 in Millheim, Janice was a daughter of the late Harry R. and Marian (Wolfe) Rishel.  She was a graduate of the former Miles Township High School.  In December of 1948, Janice married Robert Willard Smith, who preceded her in death on Sept 12, 2011.  Janice is survived by one daughter, Shireen Hughes (Paul) of...

Joy G. Roush, beloved mother, grandmother, great grandmother and friend, passed from this life on Monday, March 25th at Buffalo Valley Lutheran Village in Lewisburg.  She was 87.  Born March 22, 1932 in Tylersville, Joy was a daughter of the late Eldon and Sadie Hough Greninger.  She graduated from the former Miles Township High School in Rebersburg.  She went on to attain a Bachelor’s Degree in Education from the former Lock Haven State Teacher’s...