Nov 16, 2024

William "Bill" Barraclough, Jr., 85, of Port Royal, passed away Saturday, November 16, 2024. He was born on July 1, 1939, in Lewistown, PA to the late William, Sr. and Dorothy (Haubrick) Barraclough. Bill was a Lewistown Area High School graduate. He married Katherine L. Geedy in 1983; they remained married until his passing.

Bill was an...

Nov 16, 2024

Elizabeth W. "Betty" Watson, 90, of Bellefonte, passed away Saturday, November 16, 2024. Born in Bellefonte, PA on October 19, 1934, she was the daughter of the late Stellard and Edna (Hall) White. She married Albert W. Watson on April 9, 1955; they remained married until his passing on August 7, 2009. She was a member of Faith United...

Nov 8, 2024

Charles R. Mostoller, 82 of Bellefonte, passed away Friday, November 8, 2024, at Mount Nittany Medical Center, State College, PA. Born May 3, 1942, in Johnstown, PA, he was the son of the late Charles R. and Beatrice R. (Blough) Mostoller.

Charles was graduate of Boswell High School. He attended The University of Pittsburgh and graduated with...

Nov 2, 2024

Ray Donald Trigger, formerly of Boalsburg, beloved father and cherished friend, peacefully passed away on November 2, 2024, surrounded by the loving care of his daughter, Jessica Trigger, and son-in-law Jonathan Palermo, of Vermont. For several years, they provided unwavering support and care following Ray's brave battle with the effects of a debilitating stroke.

Born on August...

Nov 1, 2024

Norman William Perks, age 92, of State College, died on November 1, 2024. Born on August 25 1932 in Atlantic City NJ, he was the son of the late William Townsend Perks, Jr. and the late Edna Elizabeth (nee Krishner) Perks. He married Alta Lucy Peck on March 19, 1955 who survives him. Norman grew up in Havertown, PA...

Oct 31, 2024

Margie Marie (Lutz) Studebaker, 87, of Coburn, PA, passed away Thursday, October 31, 2024. She was born to the late John and Esther (Branham) Lutz on November 11, 1936 in Greenville, IL. Margie was a Greenville High School graduate. She married Ward W. Studebaker on July 6, 1957 and celebrated 67 wonderful years together.

Margie attended Christian...

Oct 27, 2024

Glenna Boyle Smith, age 97, of State College, died on October 27, 2024. Glenna was born to William and Grace Bennett Boyle on their farm in Gill, MA, on January 19, 1927. She graduated from Turners Falls High School in 1944, and from Tufts University in 1948 with a BA in English and minors in History and Teaching. Her...

Oct 26, 2024

Helen Marie Poorman passed from this life on Saturday, October 26, 2024 at Greenwood Village, Lewistown, PA. She was born April 8, 1927 to Russell Dale and Roxie Eunice Tressler Stover in Houserville, PA. She was married June 2, 1945 to Ralph A Poorman, who preceded her in death on April 2, 1987. Helen graduated from State College Area...

Oct 21, 2024

Franklin B. Lykens, age 79, of State College, passed away on October 21, 2024 in State College, Pennsylvania. Born on January 29, 1945, in Tyrone, Pennsylvania, the son of George W. Lykens and Mary E. (Bennett) Lykens. He married Patsy J. Slates on August 5, 1965, who survives him.

Frank was drafted by the United States Army...

Oct 15, 2024

Sandra Elaine Rishel, 84, of Bellefonte, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, October 15, 2024 at Mt. Nittany Medical Center. She is survived by her sister, Ruth E. Rishel of Pleasant Gap, PA; nephews, William Rishel of Bellefonte, PA and Kent Rishel (Sharon) of Madisonburg, PA and niece, Christine Selders (Mark) of Port Matilda, PA. Per the...