Jul 27, 2024

Nellie E. Witmer, 100, of Bellefonte, passed away Saturday, July 27, 2024. She was born June 11, 1924 in Houserville, PA to the late Russell and Roxie (Tressler) Stover.

Nellie married John W. Witmer on June 5, 1943. The union was blessed with four children; they remained together until his passing in 2002.

Nellie enjoyed...

Jul 21, 2024

Donna Y. Hinds, age 77, of Madisonburg, PA, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on July 21, 2024 after a courageous battle with lung cancer. Born August 13, 1946 in Bellefonte, PA, she was the daughter of the late Richard M. Summers and Veronica C Summers. On April 8, 1994 she married Thomas A Hinds, Sr.,...

Jul 20, 2024

Born in 1938 in Edinburgh, Scotland, Olive Ross's life was a testament to love and dedication. At the young age of 14, she met Ian George Ross, who would become the love of her life. Their journey began at the post office where they worked, and their bond grew stronger over the years. They married in 1957 and shared...

Jul 8, 2024

Eleanor Ruth Bigelow Zindler, 91, of State College, PA, passed away on Monday, July 8, 2024, at the Wynwood House. She was born on October 4, 1932, in Huntingdon, PA, daughter of the late Walter Bigelow and Katharine (Parsons) Bigelow. She grew up in Huntingdon and Altoona, PA, graduating from Altoona High School in 1950. She then graduated from...

Jul 4, 2024

John M. Kolln, Jr., aged 92, died July 4, 2024. Always the storyteller, he had a new story even in his last days. Jack was born August 26, 1931 in West Salem, Oregon to the late John M. and Alice (Cole) Kolln, Sr. He graduated from Silverton High School where he met Martha Storruste; they married that summer and...

Jun 9, 2024

Angel Mom, Grandmother, Sister, RN and Care Giver

Bonnie Lou McElrath was an Angel Mom, Grandmother, Sister, and Registered Nurse who dedicated her life for caring and healing others. She is forever known for her gift of serving all those in need in healing, peace, and comfort. Bonnie died on Sunday June 9, 2024, in State College,...

Jun 6, 2024

John R. Pressler, Jr., of Bellefonte, PA, born October 31, 1950; concluded his earthly journey on June 6th, 2024 at UPMC Altoona surrounded by his loving family. He was the only son of the late John R. Pressler, Sr. and Chloe Mildred Shehan.  On June 28th, 1969, he married Dorothy "Dot" Tibbens who preceded him in death on January...

Jun 3, 2024

Mary Veronica Nelson, aged 94, passed away at The Village at Penn State on Monday, June 3rd. Born in Hampstead, London, England on November 7, 1929, Mary was the oldest daughter of the late Frederick James Piddlesden and Nancy Cecilia Lee. In 1950, she married Eric Nelson who preceded her in death in August of 2020 after 69 years...

Jun 3, 2024

Dr. Mary K. Ray Agnew died peacefully in her sleep at her home in the Pines, Juniper Village in State College, Pennsylvania on Monday, June 3, 2024.

Mary Kathryn Finley Ray Agnew was born in Birmingham, Alabama on April 8, 1923, the oldest of two daughters of James Richard Finley and wife, Ida C. Wilson Finley. She...

Jun 2, 2024

Richard A. Brobeck, age 77, of Bellefonte, died early June 2, 2024. Born August 27, 1946 in Bellefonte, he was the son of the late William E. and Leda (Marshall) Brobeck. On February 2, 2006, he married Nancy (Bickel) Brobeck who survives at home.

Richard served with the US Army as a Green Beret E-5 from 1966-1970...