All Obituaries

Doris E. Leitch, of Spring Mills, passed away Sunday, September 26, 2021.  She was 85.  Born September 7, 1936 in Spring Mills, Doris was a daughter of the late W. Ray and Bessie “McClellan” Smith.  Doris was a graduate of the former Gregg Township Vocational School in Spring Mills.  On April 2, 1960 in Lock Haven she married William L. “Monk” Leitch who preceded her in death on February 25, 2018.  Doris was employed at the former Salem Hill...

Jean D. “Kness” Bloom of Millmont, formerly of Millheim, entered into eternal rest Tuesday, September 21, 2021 at Rolling Hills Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center.  She was 83.  Born June 28, 1938 in Dubois, Jean was a daughter of the late Clyde and Lila “Craft” Kness.  On January 30, 1960 in the Curwensville Presbyterian Church, Jean married Richard M. Bloom who preceded her in death on January 10, 2007. Jean was a 1956 graduate of Sandy Township...

Leon B. Shawver, of Aaronsburg, passed from this life on Sunday, September 19, 2021 at Mount Nittany Medical Center. He was 92.  Born October 24, 1928 in Millheim, Leon was a son of the late Oliver B. and Elsie N. “Pressler” Shawver.  On February 8, 1947, Leon married Janet Hosterman.  They were married 67 years until Janet passed away. Leon was employed for the former Cerro Brass and Metal in Axemann. In addition to a full time job, he and Janet worked a dairy...

Tammy L. Breon, beloved wife, mother and daughter, passed away Saturday, September 11, 2021 at her home.  She was 46.  Born June 12, 1975 in State College, Tammy was a daughter of Boyd A. and Gail “Leslie” Musser of Spring Mills.  She was a 1993 graduate of Penns Valley Area High School.  In 1994 Tammy earned a degree as a Licensed Practical Nurse from the former Centre County Vocational School, now CPI, where she graduated at the top of the class.  She...

Paul E. Wasson, formerly of Madisonburg, passed away Saturday, September 11, 2021 at Wynwood House in Centre Hall.  He was 90.  Born July 1, 1931 in Lemont, Paul was a son of the late James E. and Nadine B. “Fortney” Wasson.  He was a 1949 graduate of the former Gregg Township Vocational School.  On July 11, 1954, Paul married the love of his life, Catherine Myers who preceded him in death.  Paul served our country in the U.S. Army during the Korean...

Nancy L. Stover of rural Spring Mills, passed away Tuesday, September 7, 2021 at Mount Nittany Medical Center.  She was 81.  Born May 7, 1940, in Spring Mills, Nancy was a daughter of the late W. Ray and Bessie G. (McClellan) Smith.  She was a 1958 graduate of Penns Valley Area High School.  On January 30, 1962 she married Frederick C. Stover who survives at their home.  In addition to her husband, Nancy is survived by two daughters, Susan Confer (James)...

Bruce R. Richardson, formerly of Spring Mills, passed away Friday, September 3, 2021 at Centre Care in Bellefonte.  He was 80.  Born September 21, 1940 in Coburn, Bruce was a son of the late Orvis and Sarah “Wingard” Richardson.  Bruce was employed doing car detailing at a car dealership in Williamsport.  Later he was employed as a laborer for several construction companies.  Bruce was a well-known person on the front porch of “Pickles”...

Pacific “Skid” Scitti, formerly of Aaronsburg, passed away Sunday, August 29, 2021 at Wynwood House in Centre Hall.  He was 95.  Born September 26, 1925 in Bellefonte, Pacific was a son of the late Emilio and Maria (Moser) Scitti.  He was a 1943 graduate of the former Gregg Township Vocational School.  On October 20, 1951, he married Joanne (Zettle) Scitti who survives at their home.  Pacific was employed by the former Myers Brothers Meat Market of...

Ethel G. “Thelma” McGinnis of Spring Mills, passed away Monday, August 23, 2021.  She was 87.  Born March 6, 1934 in Duncansville, Thelma was a daughter of the late Ward and Martha “Stom” Brubaker.  She was a 1953 graduate of Hollidaysburg High School.  On September 2, 1955 in Anchorage, Alaska, Thelma married Allan C. McGinnis who preceded her in death in 2002.  Thelma retired from C-Cor Electronics after 20 years of service and during...

Jennings Bryan Wolfe, 92, of Millheim, passed away August 20, 2021 at Centre Care in Bellefonte.  Born July 30, 1929 in Shintown, Clinton County, Jennings was a son of the late John P. and Bertha M. “Steiger” Wolfe.  On June 14, 1956 in Bel Air, MD, Jennings married Betty L. Bowersox who survives in Millheim.  Jennings served his country in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict.  He was employed as a Telephone Engineer for Henkel’s & McCoy...