Emil Kazez
Jul 20, 2018
Emil Kazez passed away on July 20, 2018. He was born in Istanbul, Turkey, in 1926, the son of Israel and Rahel. He came to the U.S. in 1951 aboard the SS John Philip Sousa, and headed to Madison, Wisconsin, where he studied physics. Emil earned a Ph.D. at the University of Chicago in 1957, and then began a more...
S. Catherine "Katie" Bickel
Jul 16, 2018
S. Catherine "Katie" Bickel, 89, of Bellefonte, died July 16, 2018 at Centre Crest.
Born July 13, 1929 in Penns Valley she was a twin daughter of the late Charles Milton and Helen (Hetzel) Ulrich.
On January 11, 1957 she married George L. Bickel who preceded her in death on January 14, 1994.
Katie was...
David Henry Drasher
Jul 3, 2018
David Henry Drasher, 48, of Graterford, PA died July 3, 2018. Born on December 15, 1969 in Teaneck, NJ, he was the son of the late Henry John Drasher Jr. and Ethel Louise Drasher of Chelmsford, MA. In addition to his mother he is survived by his siblings, Joan Downer and husband Roger, John Drasher III, Gene Drasher and wife...
Emma L. Eckenroth
Jun 30, 2018
Emma L. Eckenroth, 86, of Bellefonte died Saturday, June 30, 2018 at Centre Crest.
Born February 10, 1932 in Bellefonte, she was a daughter of the late Harry and Rose (Emel) Martin.
On February 26, 1949 she married Gerald A. Eckenroth, who preceded her in death on July 17, 2010.
Emma was a...
Suzan N. Spalvins
Jun 26, 2018
Suzan N. Spalvins, 78, well-known local fabric artist and longtime resident of historic Boalsburg, passed away at Juniper Village at Brookline, State College, on Tuesday, June 26, 2018. She had been in failing health for nearly three years. qa
Beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and cherished friend, she was born February 8, 1940, in San Francisco, CA, the...
Peggy J. Ishler
Jun 26, 2018
Peggy J. Ishler, 86, of State College, died Tuesday, June 26, 2018, at Centre Crest Nursing Home.
Born May 29, 1932, in Bellefonte, she was a daughter of the late Wayne and Margaret (Knisley) Keller. On August 17, 1950, she married Norman Ishler who preceded her in death on February 9, 2011.
Peggy graduated from...
Don Keller Vinson
Jun 23, 2018
Don K. Vinson [MGySgt (ret)], August 17, 1934, of Boalsburg, Pennsylvania, loving husband, passed away at his home on June 23, 2018, after a life filled with service and with his wife Barbara Vinson at his side.
Born in Brazil, Indiana, Don was the third child of Kaye and Betty Vinson. He grew up in State College...
Leroy H. Harshbarger
Jun 17, 2018
Leroy H. Harshbarger, 71, of Mount Wolf, died Sunday, June 17, 2018 at his residence.
He was born March 1, 1947 in Lewistown, PA the son of the late Howard E. Harshbarger and Helen (Peck) Harshbarger Decker.
On March 27, 1967 he married Barbara Bahner, who preceded him in death on November 1, 2015.
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Dale Leroy Thumma
Jun 10, 2018
Dale Leroy Thumma, (also known as Shorty, Sparky, and Bad News) 77, of Carlisle, died Sunday, June 10, 2018 at his residence with his family by his side. He was born September 20, 1940 in East Berlin, PA, a son of the late Donald Leroy Thumma and Claramae Irene (Klugh) Thumma. On December 25, 1958, he married Donna Mae Steinour...