All Obituaries

Joyce B. Tressler, of Spring Mills, passed away at her home on July 3, 2020.  She was 83.  Born September 8, 1936 in Spring Mills, Joyce was a daughter of the late Seymore P. and Pauline S. (Confer) Stover.  She was a 1954 graduate of the former Gregg Township Vocational School in Spring Mills.  On December 1, 1960, Joyce married Wayne Tressler who survives. In addition to her husband, Joyce is survived by five siblings, Dolores Earnest, Barbara Butts (Frank), Lester...

With his loving family at his side, Chester David “Dave” Boonie, went home to be with the Lord on July 2, 2020 at his home in Millheim.  He was 82.  Born December 22, 1937 in Neff’s Mills, Huntingdon County, Dave was a son of the late Charles Boonie Sr. and Irene (Warefield) Boonie.  He was a 1955 graduate of Juniata Valley High School.  Dave proudly served his country in the U.S Army from Feb. of 1956 to Feb. of 1959 in the 864th Engineer’s...

Joseph M. “Joey” Klinger, of Potters Mills, passed away on June 16, 2020 at Geisinger Medical Center in Danville.  He was 32.  Born January 3, 1988 in State College, Joey was a son of Sandra “Dee” (Richardson) Wilkins (David) of Milesburg and Michael Klinger of Fannettsburg.  Joey was a 2006 graduate of Penns Valley Area High School, where he made some great friendships.  In addition to his parents, Joey is survived by two children, Wyatt D. and...

Our beloved mother, Vivian “Viv” Lois Homan Neideigh-Gramley, longtime resident of Boalsburg, passed away peacefully on June 15, 2020 at Wynwood House in Centre Hall.  She was 85.  Born July 2, 1934 in Coburn, Vivian was a daughter of the late Russell and Stella (Weaver) Dinges.  She is survived by her husband, Harold Gramley of Centre Hall. In addition to her husband she is survived one son, Kent Homan (Cindy), one daughter, Kelly Jo Weaver (Christopher);...

Dianna S. Rishel, formerly of Madisonburg, passed away on June 15, 2020 at Centre Crest in Bellefonte.  Born June 9, 1950 in Lock Haven, Dianna was a daughter of the late Harry W. Rishel and Flora B. (Ertel) Rishel.  She attended Penns Valley High School.  Dianna enjoyed flower and vegetable gardening.  She loved cats.  If anyone ever wanted to know anything about family, Dianna was the one to ask.   She was the family historian and could answer most any...

Walter Douglas Macneal, of Livonia, died on June 13 at Mount Nittany Medical Center. Though he was not a Livonia native, Doug’s ties to the area stretched over his entire life. Born in Baltimore on Oct. 2, 1932 to Fulton D. and Margaret E. Macneal, he started coming to Livonia as a boy, with his parents and sister, to vacation at Stover’s Hotel. As a child and young man he explored the woods, worked for local farmers and foresters, and formed powerful memories and love of the...

Gary Lynn Shay, of Madisonburg, passed away May 27, 2020 at Mount Nittany Hospital in State College.  He was 66.  Born October 9, 1953 in Bellefonte, Gary was a son of the late Joseph Klinger and Olive (Smith) Shay.  On November 10, 1984 he married Shirley Ann Harter who preceded him in death on June 30, 2009. Gary was employed as a block/brick mason.  He enjoyed putting together model cars and watching western movies and TV shows.  Gary is survived by two...

Hulda M. Tice, 56, of Spring Mills, passed away at her home on May 15, 2020. Born February 11, 1964 in Huntingdon, Hulda was a daughter of the late Robert and Bertha (Hooper) Banks.  She was a 1982 graduate of Mount Union High School.  On May 1, 1983 she married Donald E. Tice, Sr. who survives at their home. In addition to her husband, Hulda is survived by one daughter, Christal Simons of Spring Mills; one son, Donald E. Tice, Jr (Stephanie) of Julian; two sisters, Brenda Estep...

Jenny T. Wolfe, of rural Centre Hall, passed from this life at her home on May 15, 2020.  She was 70.  Born February 2, 1950 In Bellefonte, Jenny was a daughter of the late Joseph and Lena (Herlocher) Rider.  She was married to Franklin Wolfe who preceded her in death on May 7, 2009. Jenny is survived by one son, Franklin D. Wolfe of Centre Hall; two sisters, Miriam K. Tice of Spring Mills, Betty J. Bailey (Roger) of Centre Hall, and one brother, David Rider (Reanie) of...

John W. Bloom, Jr. of Spring Mills, passed away at his home on May 13, 2020.  He was 76.  Born in Kearney, Nebraska, John was a son of the late John W Bloom, Sr. and Jean (Watson) Bloom.  John was a 1961 graduate of Clearfield High School.  On March 17, 1972 he married Jean Bradford who survives at their home. John was a Supervisor for Glenn O. Hawbaker of State College with 35 years of service.  He enjoyed reading, watching Fox News, Jeopardy, Steeler football and,...