All Obituaries

Arthur Evans Bobb, formerly of Woodward, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, June 10, 2022 at Wynwood House-Salem Hill Haven in Spring Mills.  He was 89.  Born November 28, 1932 in Lewisburg, Art was a son of the late Arthur J. and Leva K. “King” Bobb.  He was a graduate of Penns Valley High School and was self- employed as a brick mason. Art enjoyed being outdoors.  Some of his favorite activities were hunting, fishing with family in his younger years,...

Darlene "Crater" Shutt, 75, of Spring Mills, passed away at Mount Nittany Medical Center on June 9, 2022. Born August 3, 1946 in Bellefonte. Darlene was a daughter of the late Clarence F. and Carrie R. (Confer) Crater. She was a 1965 graduate of Penns Valley Area High School.  On July 23, 2004 she married Richard A. Shutt who survives at their home in Spring Mills. Also surviving are two daughters, Tracey Baird(Devin) of Centre Hall and Kathy Jo Carra of Bellefonte; one...

Merryann Herritt, 77, of Easton, PA, passed away peacefully at home in Spring Mills, PA on May 30, 2022.  Merryann was born on July 20th, 1944 in Easton, PA to Herman Fair and Mary (Reuther) Fair. In 1959, while a student at Easton Area High School, Merryann met the love of her life on a blind date, Arthur D. Herritt.  They immediately hit it off, marrying a year later, having two children: Arthur Anthony and Christina Marie.   Merryann loved her children and took great...

Kenneth W. “Frog” Strouse, formerly of Spring Mills, passed away Sunday, May 29, 2022 at Mount Nittany Medical Center in State College.  He was 70.  Born May 31, 1952 in Bellefonte, Ken was a son of the late Walter R. and Betty M. “Breon” Strouse.  He was a 1971 graduate of Penns Valley High School and the former Centre County Vocational School where he studied welding.  Ken proudly served his country in the U. S. Navy during the Vietnam Conflict...

Donna Carol Bryan, of Millheim, passed away at her home on Saturday, May 21, 2022.  She was 75.  Born November 29, 1946 in Huntingdon, Donna was a daughter of the late Harry and Georgetta “Burd” DeArmitt.   On September 15, 1971 she married John E. Bryan, Sr. who survives.  Donna had been employed at various restaurants as a waitress.  She enjoyed surfing the internet, playing online games, going out to eat, antique shopping, attending arts festival...

Harold E. Gramley of Centre Hall, passed away peacefully at Wynwood House on Friday, May 20, 2022.  He was 89.  Born August 18, 1932 in Millheim, Harold was a son of the late Orvis and Carrie (Emerick) Gramley. He was a 1950 graduate of the East Penns Valley High School.  He went on to attend Penn State University where he attained a Bachelors and Master’s Degree in Vocational Education.  He was married to Vivian Dinges who preceded him in death.  Harold was...

Surrounded by her loving family, Sally I. Hicks of Rebersburg (Livonia), passed away Wednesday, May 11, 2022 at her home.  She was 73.  Born June 10, 1948 in Bellefonte, Sally was a daughter of the late Joseph and Irene “Tharp” Baney.  On July 17, 1965 she married Douglas E. Hicks who preceded her in death on July 1, 2019.  Spending time with her family was very important to Sally.  Sally attended the Eagle Heights Bible Church in Milesburg.  She...

Byrd McMillian Futhey passed away peacefully on May 11, 2022, at her home in Millheim PA, with her children by her side.  Byrd was married to George R. Futhey, who preceded her in death.  She is survived by her sister, Anne Jones, of Clinton SC, and her four children: Emily P. Stover (Doug) Richmond VA; Hannah L. Futhey, Bellefonte PA; Martha B. Futhey, Woodward PA and Brian F. Futhey, Millheim PA.  Byrd was born on March 23, 1925 in Clinton South Carolina, the...

Joy Alice Buchanan Paterson, passed away May 1, 2022 at Mount Nittany Medical Center in their comfort care services, winning her battle with cancer. She was the daughter of the late Norman D. Buchanan and the late Linda Lee Andrew Buchanan. She is survived by her husband and love of her life, Tucker Otis Paterson, who lives at their farm in Woodward, PA. They were married March 16, 1974 at Salem Lutheran Church in Aaronsburg, PA and shared more than 48 years of marriage. Joy was born in...

Jacqueline M. Hafler of Aaronsburg, passed away at her home on April 28, 2022.  Born June 10, 1947 in Sellersville, Jackie was a daughter of the late Roy and Bernice “Hank” Kulp.  She was a 1965 graduate of Upper Perkiomen High School.  After high school Jackie went on to obtain a two year degree as a phlebotomist.  On February 19, 1966 she married Gar “Butch” Hafler.  Her passing breaks a 56 year marriage. Jackie was eventually employed as a...