All Obituaries

Doris Z. Smith, of Centre Hall, passed away on October 4, 2019 at the age of 88.  She was born July 12, 1931 to the late Robert Hosterman Zerby and Celia Mae Malone Zerby in Spring Mills.  Doris graduated from Gregg Township Vocational High School in 1949.  Besides helping on the farm where she grew up, she worked as a teller at People’s Bank in State College. On Aug 24, 1954, she married Carl D. Smith who passed away on December 19, 2017.  Together they operated a...

Jean E. Beaton, of Middleburg, formerly of Woodward, passed from this life on Tuesday, September 10, 2019 at her home.  She was 88.  Born April 2, 1931 in New Berlin, Jean was a daughter of the late Raymond C. Finsterbush and Annie Pearl “Roush” Finsterbush.  On September 12, 1958, Jean married Richard T. Beaton who preceded her in death in 1992. Jean is survived by three daughters: Juanita J. Frailey (Jim), Sharon L. Beaton, both of State College and Penny Long...

Betty Vivian “Corman” Immel, of Madisonburg, passed from this life on Sunday, September 8, 2019 at Mount Nittany Medical Center in State College.  She was 89.  Born on September 17, 1929 in Millheim, Vivian was the daughter of the late Orvis E. and Mabel “Stover” Corman.  She was a 1950 graduate of the former East Penns Valley High School.  On December 24, 1955, she married the love of her life, Leonard H. Immel, who survives at their home. ...

Joyce W. Brown, 66, of Spring Mills, passed suddenly from this life on September 3, 2019 at her home.  Born in Lock Haven on June 29, 1953, Joyce was a daughter of the late Stuart F. and Mildred R. “Crader” Wingard.  She was a 1971 graduate of Penns Valley Area High School.  Joyce’s cousin introduced her to a young man from Bellefonte, Robert J. Brown, Sr., and the rest, as they say is history.  Joyce and Bob were married on April 21, 1973.  Bob...

Dean A. Brungart, 86, of Centre Hall, passed from this life on Saturday, August 24, 2019 at Mount Nittany Medical Center.  Born March 31, 1933 in Rebersburg, Dean was a son of the late Palmer L. and Lula “Day” Brungart.  On February 14, 1964 he married Janice Faust who survives at their home.  Dean was employed in the Penn State Library system as a clerk with 37 years of service.  He attended Madisonburg United Church of Christ.  Dean enjoyed hunting and...

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...