John Henry Dreibelbis, 88, of Centre Hall died Tuesday, December 6, 2016 at Mount Nittany Medical Center.
Born November 23, 1928 in Bellefonte he was the son of the late John D. and Anna (Houser) Dreibelbis.
On March 18, 1950 in Howard he married Barbara (Long) Dreibelbis who survives in Centre Hall.
Henry was a lifetime farmer and was employed by the State College Flower Shop for a period of time. He was also a member of the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation and a member of the St. Peter's United Church of Christ, in State College.
He was an avid hunter often going on trips out west with the boys but what he enjoyed most was spending time with all his family and putting together jigsaw puzzles.
In addition to his wife Barbara he is survived by four sons, Kevin (Sheri) of Howard, Gary (Amy) of Jersey Shore, Jeff (Lisa) of James Creek and Mike (Paula) of Duluth, GA; two daughters, Diane (Larry) Baney and Carolyn (Bill) Sharer both of Centre Hall; nine grandchildren, Hunter and Jaxson Dreibelbis of Jersey Shore, Makayla Dreibelbis of Spring Mills, Danan Sharer of Bellefonte, Latisha Stefanko of Phillipsburg, Michelle Saiers of Bellefonte, Jim Dreibelbis of Loganton, Jason Baney of Hughesville and Linda Kay of FL; two sisters, Laura Homan and Mae Judy both of Centre Hall and nine great grandchildren.
Henry was preceded in death by his parents, his son Dennis Dreibelbis and a daughter-in-law, Joyce.
Friends will be received 10:30-12:30 Friday, December 9, 2016 at Mark D. Heintzelman Funeral and Cremation Services, 226 S. Pennsylvania Avenue, Centre Hall. The funeral services will follow at 12:30 at the funeral home with the Reverend Charles Fitzgerald officiating. Interment will be in Centre County Memorial Park.
A guest book can be signed or condolences sent to the family at www.heintzelmanfuneralhome.com