Peter S. Freeman, age 64, of New Cumberland, PA, formerly of State College, PA, passed away on December 26, 2018.

The funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, February 22, 2019 at the Mark D. Heintzelman Funeral Home, 1034 Benner Pike, State College, PA. Visitation will be prior to the service from 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. Burial will immediately follow the funeral at the Centre Country Memorial Park, located next to the funeral home, with Pastor Donald Smith officiating.

Peter was born in Lansing, MI on June 11, 1954. He graduated from State College Area High School in 1972 before enlisting in the US Navy and serving as a Medic from 1973-1977. Upon his honorable discharge, Peter continued on to receive a B.S. degree in Health Planning and Administration in 1980 and a Master of Public Administration in 1982, both from Pennsylvania State University. After many years working in the information technology field in Harrisburg for the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Peter returned to school to obtain his Nursing degree from Harrisburg Area Community College and then worked for Hershey Medical Center until his retirement.

Peter is survived by his sister, Jan Freeman Cheney of Bellefonte, PA, his brother Paul Freeman of Frederick MD, three children (Melanie Lucas of State College, PA; Elizabeth Freeman of Holtwood, PA; and Eric Freeman of Frederick, MD), 8 grandchildren (Skyler Kramer, Gabriel Lucas, Layla Bohner, Zachary Lucas, Elijah Lucas, Madelyn Lucas, Brody Freeman, and Liana Freeman), Stepmother Shirley Freeman, Ex-Wife Jane Freeman, and 9 nieces and nephews,. Peter is preceded in death by his parents Walter Freeman and Jane Freeman, both formerly of State College.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Wounded Warrior Project or the Disabled American Veterans.