Jan 7, 2024

Jean M. Sowash, age 96, recently of Port Matilda, died January 7, 2024.  Born on October 8, 1927 in Camden, NJ, she was the daughter of the late Francis McKenna and Catherine (McCaskey) McKenna. On September 9, 1950, she married James Sowash who preceded her in death.

Jean was raised in Drexel Hill, PA and attended Seton...

Jan 5, 2024

Judith Gale Henry, 75, of Bellefonte passed away January 5, 2024. She was born February 18, 1948 to the late Clarence and Ida (Heller) Henry. Judith graduated high school in Stroudsburg, PA. She went on to obtain her Bachelor's degree from East Stroudsburg University and her Master's in Speech Communication from the Pennsylvania State University. While participating in community...

Dec 12, 2023

James E. Agnew, Jr., age 72, of State College, died peacefully on December 12, 2023, at Mount Nittany Medical Center with his wife and children by his side. He was the husband of Colleen J. (Antonition) Agnew, with whom he shared 45 years of marriage. Born in Kingston on October 20, 1951, he was the son of the late...

Dec 10, 2023

Mahala Ann Thoele, 94, of Boalsburg, PA., passed away on Sunday, December 10, 2023. Mahala was born on July 6, 1929 in Saint Paul, MN., the daughter of Ann Schrankler and Walter E. Perlt. On August 13, 1949 Mahala married Howard William Thoele. They were happily married for fifty years. Mahala and Howard met as they both attended the...

Nov 25, 2023

Margaret (Peggy) Reichley, age 97, of Lower Paxton Township went home to her Lord on November 25, 2023 at Homeland Center.  She was retired from Sears of Colonial Park, a graduate of Susquehanna Twp. High School, and was a member of the alumni association. She was an active member of Calvary United Methodist Church.

Surviving are her...

Nov 14, 2023

Dr. Mathew Kurian, age 53, born in Bangalore India, died on November 14, 2023 after battling against a rare form of lung cancer for 17 months. Mathew resided in State College, P.A. but had the opportunity to live, study and establish long-lasting friendships in many places throughout the world. On January 24, 2004 in Bangkok Thailand, he married Yu...

Nov 8, 2023

"Amazing Grace" passed away peacefully on November 8, 2023. She was a life-long Centre County resident, born to William and Harriet Kuhn on December 28, 1935. In 1956 she married Don "Boomer" Gates, who preceded her in death. Together they raised 3 children; Robin Poprik (Ed), William Gates (Cindy), and Kelley Inhoof (Leroy). She was proud to be blessed...

Oct 9, 2023

Jennifer Lynn Hoy, age 36, of Port Matilda, died at home on October 9, 2023. She was born on September 24,1987 in Washington, DC to William Stephen and Wanda Rae (Cesarino) Hoy. Jenni is survived by her brothers, Patrick Joseph Hoy and Skylar Brenden of Bozeman, MT, Brian James and Deanna Larson Hoy of West Fargo, ND, David Jonathan...

Sep 30, 2023

Mary Patricia "Pat" Sawchuk, was a caring mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, cousin, wife, and friend. Pat passed away peacefully at home  on September 30,2023 at the age of 96.

She was born to David and Lois Mitchell on September 11, 1927 in Champaign,  Illinois. They later came to Pennsylvania when her father started to work at...

Sep 29, 2023

Holly Kay Jaggers Fritchman, loving wife, mother, grandmother, and friend went home to be with her Lord and Savior on September 29,  2023 after a fierce fight with leukemia. She was born November 30, 1953 in Bellefonte, PA. The love of her life was her family. She greatly enjoyed watching her grandsons play soccer and football. She was always...