All Obituaries

Carol Ann Fohringer, formerly of Woodward, passed from this life Sunday, November 10, 2019 at Mount Nittany Medical Center.  She was 79.  Born February 7, 1940 in Centre Hall, Carol was a daughter of the late Victor S. and Velma R. “Hosterman” Neese.  Carol had been employed at Burkholders Country Market as a kitchen worker.  Surviving is one brother, David V. Neese of Spring Mills.  In addition to her parents, Carol was preceded in death by one brother,...

Thomas William Dean 62, of New Bern, NC passed away November 7, 2019. He served in the US Marine Corps during the Vietnam War era. Tommy was a member of Grantham Masonic lodge, New Bern Scottish Rite Bodies and the Sudan Temple. Tommy is survived by his wife, Vivian Denise Dean; sons, Thomas Robert Dean of Newport, NC and John Curtis Edward Dean of Bridgeton, NC; daughter, Rebecca Ruth Dean of New Bern, NC; sisters, Ruth Bair and Rebecca Brown; grandchildren; Courtney, Kristen Jade,...

Paul Wilson Homan, of Spring Mills, passed from this life at Wynwood-Salem Hill Haven in Spring Mills on November 2, 2019.  He was 101.  Born January 11, 1918 in Lewistown, Paul was a son of the late W.Robert and Mazie “Detwiler” Homan.  He was a graduate of the former Gregg Township Vocational School in Spring Mills.  Paul was first married to Josephine Stover, who preceded him in death.  He then married Sarah Jane Harris, who also preceded him in...

Paul E. Bohn, Jr., 76, of Spring Mills passed from this life at his home on October 5, 2019.  Born March 9, 1942 in Bellefonte, Paul was a son of the late Paul E. Bohn, Sr. and Alice E. “Ralston” Bohn.  Paul was married to Beverly Bohn who preceded him in death on April 17, 2015.  Upon graduation from State College Area High School, Paul entered the military and served his country in the U. S. Army for 16 years.  When he returned home Paul farmed until...

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...