Feb 13, 2025

Charles David Vaughn, 81, of Port Matilda, passed away Thursday, February 13, 2025. He was born October 13, 1943 in Niagara Falls, NY to the late Charles Edward and Mae Coral (Watkins) Vaughn.

Charles graduated from State College High School in 1961 and served in the United States Army from 1964 – 1970. He married the love...

Feb 9, 2025

Father, Grandfather and Educator

Charles Daniel (Dan) McElrath was an incredible Father, Grandfather and Educator who dedicated his life to teaching and building up everyone around him. Whether in the classroom, church or with family or friends, Dan was always teaching, listening, and sharing experiences in the kindest and gentlest manner. He will be forever remembered for...

Feb 5, 2025

Kathleen A. Vondracek, 74, of State College, PA, passed away Wednesday, February 5, 2025. She was born September 9, 1950 to the late Donald and Pearl (Moorehead) Fox in Savanna, IL. In 1987 she married Dr. Fred W. Vondracek who survives at home.

Kathleen is also survived by her siblings, Debbie Smith, Joanne Simmons and Jerry Fox;...

Jan 31, 2025

Penelope "Penny" Walbridge Brandenburg, 80, of State College, PA, passed away peacefully on January 31, 2025, at Harmony of State College, after a courageous battle with Alzheimer's. Born on July 23, 1944, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, she was the cherished daughter of the late Robert and Elizabeth (Grulke) Walbridge.

Penny was a passionate historian and an avid lover...

Jan 22, 2025

Beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, Daniel Cleary Brown, 77, of State College, Pa., passed away surrounded by his wife and son at his home on January 22, 2025. He was born on April 4, 1947, in Memphis, Tenn., where he lived all but six years of his life. He was a graduate of Catholic High School. Except for...

Jan 22, 2025

Gillian "Jill" Yvonne (Mark) Roland, 79, passed away Wednesday, January 22, 2025 at 8:48 pm at Geisinger Medical Center in Danville, PA, surrounded by family. Gillian was born in 1945 in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire, England. Her mother, Betty Maureen (Packham) Mark of Chingford, England, met and married her father, Wilson Bartges Mark of Loganton, PA, in England where he...

Jan 22, 2025

Paul Stephen Spock, Sr., age 77, of State College, died on January 22, 2025 at Mount Nittany Medical Center surrounded by family. Born on October 13, 1947 in Plainfield, New Jersey, Paul was the son of the late Alfred and Mary (Rottman) Spock. On January 1, 1968, he married the love of his life, Lorraine (Dawson) Spock who survives...

Jan 19, 2025

David D. Bayletts, 70, State College, PA unexpectedly passed away with his soulmate Barbara at his side on Sunday, January 19th, 2025 at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville. David left our chaotic, cruel world to the peaceful, loving presence of his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ to abide in heaven for eternity.

Born on March 4, 1954, son...

Jan 8, 2025

Larry D. Avey, age 62, of State College, died Wednesday, January 8, 2025. Born April 14,1962 in Spangler PA, he was the son of Robert and Alice Avey. Larry grew up in Boalsburg, PA and attended State College Area High School. He lived for many years in Denver, CO before moving to Little River, SC and eventually returning to...

Jan 8, 2025

Ronald J. Pennypacker, 75, of Red Lion, PA, passed peacefully in his home on Wednesday, January 8, 2025. Born on the 20th day of June in 1949 in Washington Boro, PA. He was the son of the late James and Virginia (Walton) Pennypacker and cherished a loving relationship with his late father-in-law, LeRoy Tressler. Ron (Ronnie) was a graduate...