All Obituaries

Dixie L. “Copenhaver” Ort, formerly of Aaronsburg, passed away September 26, 2023, at Wynhouse House at Salem Hill.  She was 87.  Born January 15, 1936, in Spring Bank, Miles Township, Dixie was a daughter of the late Merrill T. and Goldie M “Shultz” Copenhaver.  She graduated from the former East Penns Valley High School in 1953.  Dixie married Charles H. Ort who preceded her in death on September 21, 2000. Dixie was a member of St. Peter’s...

F. David Hosterman, of Spring Mills, passed away Tuesday, September 26, 2023, at Wynwood House in Centre Hall.  He was 91.  Born November 4, 1931, in Spring Mills, Dave was a son of the late John David and Helen Sara (Smith) Hosterman.  He was a graduate of the former Gregg Township Vocational School in Spring Mills.  On June 5, 1954, Dave married the love of his life, Nancy J. Martin, who survives. In addition to his wife, Dave is survived by one son, Jeffery...

Michael L. Lamey, 42, left this world September 24, 2023, on a wing and a Grateful Dead guitar string.  He joins his mother, Linda A. Lamey. Mike spent half his life being chased by the wife he leaves behind, Dana Holland.  Their love story was epic. The rest of his life, he spent loving his daughter, Maggie Rose.  Also left to love Mike is the man he looked up to, his father, Ron Lamey, and his brother, Brad Lamey, whom he loved to try to get a rise out of.  Before...

Renee C. Buck, of Coburn, passed away Wednesday, September 20, 2023, at Mount Nittany Medical Center after a valiant fight with cancer.  She was 56.  Born April 21, 1967, in Huntingdon, Renee was a daughter of Robert C. Knode and the late Arthenia B. “Uttley” Knode.  She was a graduate of Juniata Valley High School.  On November 12, 1999, Renee married Jody Buck who survives. In addition to her husband and father, Renee is survived by two sons, Jeremy Roehrl...

Eileen G. Clark, of Woodward, passed away at the home of her son after a valiant fight with cancer.  She was 80.  Born February 1, 1943, in Sellersville, Eileen was a daughter of the late Harvey and Viola (Walp) Gerhart.  She was a graduate of Souderton High School.  On June 1, 1963 she married James F. Clark who survives.  Eileen was a member of the St. James United Methodist Church in Coburn.  As a homemaker, she enjoyed cooking, caring for her home and...

Aleta “Kay” Shade, of Spring Mills, passed away on Monday, September 11, 2023, at Geisinger Medical Center in Danville.  She was 76.  Born September 1, 1947, in Bellefonte, Kay was a daughter of the late Robert G. and Marian “McClellan” Glasgow.   She was married to Michael T. Shade who preceded her in death in 2003. Kay was employed at the former Laurelton Center in Laurelton and retired from there as a resident aide.  She also worked at the...

David Charles (Dave) Edwards, formerly of Aaronsburg, passed away on September 11, 2023, at Mount Nittany Medical Center.  He was 90.  Dave was born February 27, 1933, in Nanticoke, Pennsylvania, the son of Harry and Gladys Edwards.  He graduated from Nanticoke High School in 1951, and from Penn State University in 1955 with a degree in Physical Education with a minor in science.  In 1955, he married Dolores Pluckard and began his career as a science teacher at...

Surrounded by her loving family, Geraldine "Gerri" Leggett-Butler, passed peacefully away Monday, August 21, 2023, at her “Heaven on Earth” the farm, in Woodward.  She was 55.  Born September 8, 1967, Gerri was a daughter of the late Ashley G. Leggett and Rebecca “Swain” Leggett of Boalsburg.  She was a graduate of State College High School.  On May 10, 1985, Gerri married the love of her life, Gary “Boe” Butler, who...

Surrounded by her loved ones, Janice L. Stewart, of Centre Hall, passed away Wednesday, August 16, 2023, at Mount Nittany Medical Center.  She was 84.  Born August 18, 1938, in Lock Haven, Janice was a daughter of the late Charles and Emma (Lomison) Lucas.  She was a graduate of Lock Haven High School.  Janice was first employed at the Boalsburg Military Museum.  She then went to Rockview State Penitentiary where she retired from as an administrative...

Our brother, Michael A. Stroud, formerly of Millheim, passed away unexpectedly at his home in Germany due to natural causes.  Born June 29, 1964, in Williamsport, Mike was the son of the late Robert and Freda Stroud.  He is survived by siblings Brenda Ross (Paul) of Port Matilda, Glenda Stroud of Aaronsburg, Robert Stroud (Karen) of Gibsonton, FL, Deborah Fisher of Mesa, AZ, Daniel Stroud (Sue) of Roaring Branch and JoAnn Sechrist (Steve) of Trout Run.  Also surviving are...