All Obituaries

Dale G. Musser, 81, of Spring Mills, passed unexpectedly from this life on Friday, August 16th.   Born in Spring Mills on July 16, 1938, Dale was a son of the late Boyd A. Musser Sr. and Anna M. “Merryman” Musser.  He was a 1958 graduate of Penns Valley High School.  On October 9, 1966, Dale married Dianne E. Foltz who survives at their Spring Mills home.  In addition to his wife, Dale is survived by one daughter, Deanne M. Amato (Benjamin) of Pine Grove...

Marian T. Crater, formerly of Coburn, passed from this life on Wednesday, August 14, 2019 at the home of her daughter in Burnham, with whom she lived.  Born November 20, 1920 in Woodward, Marian was a daughter of the late Jacob F. and Tammie “Vonada” Musick.  On February 28, 1942, Marian married Malvin J. Crater who preceded her in death. Marian was employed at the former Gettig Pharmaceuticals in Spring Mills, retiring with 35 years of service.  She was a member...

Surrounded by her loving family, Jane L. Crater, of Spring Mills, passed from this life on Monday, August 12, 2019 at Geisinger Medical Center in Danville.  She was 77.  Born November 12, 1941 in Baltimore, MD. Jane was a daughter of Ethel Lindsey.  She was a 1959 graduate of Lock Haven High School.  She then graduated from Williamsport Beauty School.  On May 21, 1960 she married William A. Crater who preceded her in death on May 13, 2012.  Jane and Bill farmed...

With her loving family by her side, at their home, Carole Anne (Bauder) Kaylor went to be with her Lord and Savior after an extended illness.  Born March 30, 1938 in the Germantown home for children, Germantown, PA, Carole was the adopted daughter and only child of her late parents Virginia (Moore) Bauder and George Bauder of Juniata, Altoona.  Carole loved her adopted parents immensely, and that love was returned by Virginia and George and all the Moore family. Carole married J....

Harry LeRoy Bressler, 87, of Rebersburg, passed from this life at his home on Saturday, August 10th.  Born May 19, 1932 in Spring Mills, Harry was a son of the late Miles and Mary R. (Condo) Bressler.  He was a 1950 graduate of the former Gregg Township Vocational High School.  On May 28, 1950 he married the love of his life, Phyllis I. Hosterman who survives at their home. Harry’s passing breaks the union just shy of 70 years. In addition to his wife, Harry is...

Ralph C. Kline, Jr., 85, of Aaronsburg, passed from this life at his home on Sunday, August 4, 2019.  Born September 17, 1933 in Aaronsburg, Ralph was a son of the late Ralph C. Kline, Sr. and Mae A. “Guiser” Kline.  He was a graduate of Mifflinburg High School.  Ralph entered the U.S. Navy after high school where he served as an Electrician.  He retired from the Navy with the rank of Chief Petty Officer and 20 years of service.  He was married to Polly...

Surrounded by her loving family, Tiarra Lynn Rachau of Aaronsburg, received her angel wings when she lost her heroically fought 8 year and 3 month battle with brain cancer at Mount Nittany Medical Center on Saturday, July 27, 2019.  She was 13.  Born in State College on October 9, 2005, Tiarra was the daughter of Timothy Rachau and Kristina (Radakovich) Rachau (Chip Hosterman), who survive. In addition to her parents, Tiarra is survived by siblings Alexa Beau Rachau, Cody Levi...

Kenneth E. Valentine, of Centre Hall, formerly of Aaronsburg, passed from this life on Monday, July 15, 2019 after a courageous, hard fought battle with lymphoma.  He was 64. Born December 24, 1954 in Lock Haven, Kenny was a son of the late Earl O. and Rosella Mae (Homan) Valentine. He was a 1972 graduate of Penns Valley Area High School.  On June 26, 1976 he married Luzetta M. Yearick who survives at their home.  In addition to his wife, Kenny is survived by one daughter,...

Surrounded by her loving family, Dorothy S. “Dot” Gardner of Howard, passed from this life at her home on July 9, 2019.   She was 83.  Born September 18, 1935 in Jacksonville, Dot was a daughter of the late Raymond and Bertha (Bitner) Lucas.  She was a 1953 graduate of the former Howard High School.  On April 7, 1956, she married Lee F. “Tuff” Gardner, who preceded her in death on January 3, 2014. Dot was a homemaker and loving mother to her...

Cloyd L. Kerstetter, 77, of Aaronsburg, passed from this life on Wednesday, July 3, 2019 at Manor Care in Jersey Shore.  Born June 14, 1942 in Coburn, Cloyd was a son of the late Leonard F. and Verna (Sproul) Kerstetter.  He was a 1961 graduate of Penns Valley Area High School.  On May 23, 1964, Cloyd married Mary C. Vonada who survives at their home.  Also surviving are two sons, Kevin Kerstetter (Claudia) of Rebersburg, and Brian Kerstetter (Amy) of Spring Mills; two...