Mar 6, 2026

Matthew Martin Stover, 52, of Warriors Mark, PA, died peacefully at home on March 6, 2026. Matt was born on September 28, 1973, son of Marsha (Keller) and Ronald Allen Stover. He attended the State College Area School District. Prior to being diagnosed with glioblastoma in 2024, he was employed at Centre Concrete.

On July 25, 2009,...

Feb 28, 2026

Shirley Dawn Watson Lucas, 88, of Pleasant Gap, PA died, Saturday February 28, 2026 at The Oaks in Pleasant Gap, PA.  She was born June 20, 1937, in Bellefonte, PA, a daughter of the late Donald H. Watson, Sr. and Hazel R. Watson.

On November 17, 1957, she married Philip Mahlon Lucas, the love of her life,...

Feb 2, 2026

Norma Woika, 91, a long-time resident of State College, passed away peacefully on February 2, 2026. Norma was born in Wheeling, WV, but grew up in Dubois, PA where she met her future husband Jack in high school when they both worked at the same ice cream store. Jack and Norma married in 1955 and moved to State College...

Jan 25, 2026

Mary Ellyn "Pic" Reed Johnson, who will be remembered for her joyful and courageous spirit, walked peacefully into her savior's presence, January 25, 2026, at the age of 87.

She was born on April 13, 1938, in Stormstown, Pa, to the late Robert Edgar Reed and H. LouEmma ("Sue") Witmer Reed, of Stormstown and State College, Pa....

Jan 24, 2026

Carole Cook, 87, passed away Saturday, January 24, 2026, at Embassy of Hillsdale Park. She was the widow of Stanford Cook.

Born October 24, 1938, in Bloomsburg, she was a daughter of the late Clyde and Hilda Adams.

Carole graduated from the Geisinger School of Nursing and spent over 40 years working as an operating...

Jan 20, 2026

Barbara Pearce, 62, of Bellefonte, passed away Tuesday, January 20, 2026, at her home.

Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 10:00 am, Thursday, January 29, 2026, at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church, 134 Bishop Street, Bellefonte, PA 16823 with Fr. Brian Saylor officiating. Visitation will be from 9-10 am at the Church.

Committal...

Jan 19, 2026

Nancy Ann Tischler, 91, of Petersburg, passed away Monday, January 19, 2026, at Mt. Nittany Medical Center with her loving family by her side.

Born October 9, 1934, in Oakland, CA, she was a daughter of the late Virginia and Anthony Fratis.

Mrs. Tischler was U.S. Navy veteran serving as a registered nurse at the...

Jan 8, 2026

Jan Sydney Helscher Martinec, 74, of Spring Mills, unexpectedly passed away Thursday, January 8, 2026. Born July 27, 1951, in New Orleans, she was a daughter of the late Harold and Elaine Saunee Helscher. Her beloved husband of almost 55 years, David J. Martinec, survives.

Jan graduated summa cum laude from The Pennsylvania State University with a...

Dec 28, 2025

Michael Reish Hommel, 79, passed away Sunday, December 28, 2025, in State College. Born October 1, 1946, in Lewisburg, he was son of the late Grant Palmer and Kathryn Hommel.

Michael was a graduate of State College High School Class of 1964 and received an Associate's Degree from Williamsport Community College.

He was a United...

Dec 28, 2025

Nancy K. Barnes, 83, passed away Sunday, December 28, 2025, at Centre Care. She was the widow of Ralph Barnes.

Born March 14, 1942, in Runville, she was a daughter of the late William and Mary (Reese) Howell.

Nancy loved baking cakes, especially wedding cakes, and decorating cookies. She enjoyed crafts including cross stitch and...