All Obituaries

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...

Rose Marie Brindle, formerly of Aaronsburg, passed away Tuesday, April 26, 2022 at Wynwood House at Greenhills in State College.  She was 90.  Born March 5, 1932 in Aaronsburg, Rose was a daughter of the late Paul Krape, Sr. and Mary “Bright” Krape.  She was a 1950 graduate of the former East Penns Valley High School.  On June 15, 1952, Rose married Harry “Jake” Brindle who preceded her in death on May 26, 2017. Rose is survived by two sons, Kelly...

With her loving husband by her side, Louise E. Grenoble, of Spring Mills passed from this life on Sunday, April 17, 2022 at Greenwood Centre in Lewistown.  She was 77.  Born September 14, 1944 in Bellefonte, Louise was a daughter of the late Edward and Viola “Rossman” McCallister.  On July 4, 1976, she married the love of her life, Donald C. Grenoble who survives.  Over the years, Louise was very active in her community.  She was a member of the Gregg...

Jean R. Rishel, of Spring Mills went home to be with her Lord and Savior at Wynwood House at Salem Hill on Thursday, April 7, 2022.  She was 91.  Born March 24, 1931 in Spring Mills, Jean was a daughter of the late Thomas R. and Mariam “Bible” Grove. Jean was first married to Lewis Stover Rossman who preceded her in death on February 28, 1988.  She then married Dean Rishel, who preceded her in death on May 11, 2020.  Jean worked alongside Lewis on the...

Shirley M. Houser, formerly of Spring Mills, passed away Thursday, April 7, 2022 at Centre Care in Bellefonte.  She was 91.  Born April 23, 1930 in Spring Mills, Shirley was a daughter of the late Christ Daniel and Annetta K. "Decker" Shook.   Shirley graduated from the former Gregg Township Vocational School in Spring Mills.  On April 6, 1957 she married John H. Houser who survives.  Shirley worked alongside John on the family dairy farm and...