Eleanor Ruth Bigelow Zindler
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...
John M. Kolln, Jr.
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...
Bonnie Lou Mcelrath
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,...
John Robert Pressler, Jr.
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...
Mary Veronica Nelson
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...
Dr. Mary Kathryn Ray Agnew
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...
Richard A. Brobeck
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...
William Christ "Bill" Sigel
May 31, 2024
William Christ "Bill" Sigel, 79, of Port Matilda, passed away Friday, May 31, 2024, at Hilltop Nursing and Rehab. The son of the late William Amos and Delilah (McMonigal) Sigel, Bill was born at his grandmother's house in the Flat Rock area of Port Matilda on May 14, 1945, while his dad was serving in the US Navy. Growing...
Carl Ronald Houck
May 29, 2024
Carl Ronald Houck, 81, of State College, passed away May 29, 2024. He was born February 4, 1943, in Patton, PA to the late Carl S. and Marie A. (Bennett) Houck.
Carl graduated from Pennsbury High School in Lower Makefield, PA. He went on to attend Bucknell University in Lewisburg, PA where he earned his bachelor's degree...
Sondra "Sawn" J. Witherite
May 24, 2024
Sondra "Sawn" J. Witherite, 79, of State College, passed away Friday, May 24, 2024. Born April 6, 1945, she was the daughter of the late Russell and Lucille (Jackson) Shuey. On April 4, 1963, she married the love of her life, Samuel C. Witherite who preceded her in death on March 5, 2019. Sondra loved playing bingo, watching old...