Mar 13, 2025

Frances Edith Johnstonbaugh, 94, of Pleasant Gap, passed away Thursday, March 13, 2025. She was born on December 26, 1930 in Bellefonte, PA to the late Lloyd T. and Hazel Ellen (Zonge) Shawley. Frances married Wilbur J. Bloom, Jr.  in 1949; they remained married until his passing in 1963. She later married Glenn H. Johnstonbaugh in 1972; they remained...

Mar 12, 2025

Susan R. Brodie, 73, of State College, went peacefully into the arms of her Lord on March 12, 2025, surrounded by her loving family.

Born in Mount Union, PA to Wayne E. and Dorothy J. Runk, Susan defied expectations throughout her life. Diagnosed with Spina Bifida and given only six months to live at birth, she instead...

Mar 6, 2025

Charles E. "Chuck" Porter, Jr., 79, of Pleasant Gap, PA, passed away Thursday, March 6, 2025. He was born August 31, 1945 in Bellefonte, PA to the late Charles, Sr. and Ernestine (Spencer) Porter. On July 21, 2000 he married Sue McKinley.

Chuck worked as a heavy equipment operator and enjoyed spending time with family. He was...

Mar 5, 2025

Nancy Marshall Daunce, age 91, of State College, died March 5, 2025, at Centre Care. Born January 23, 1934, in Jefferson County, she was the daughter of the late John and Lauretta (Wells) Marshall. On May 5, 1968, she married Robert Daunce who preceded her in death.

She was a 1951 graduate of State College Area School...

Feb 27, 2025

Mildred A. (Breon) Callahan, 77, of Bellefonte, passed away Thursday, February 27, 2025. She was born May 18, 1947 in Bellefonte, PA to the late Maurice and Bertha (Ross) Breon.

Mildred enjoyed shopping, dining out, spending time with her grandchildren and celebrating and decorating for Christmas Eve. She attended Church of the Good Shepherd and was employed...

Feb 17, 2025

Bénédicte Marie-Christine Monicat passed away peacefully at home on February 17th. She died with a book on her chest with one of her beloved cats at her side. She was born on September 21st, 1962 in Nice, France to Pierre Monicat and Anne Monicat née Jannot. During her childhood, along with her siblings François, Hélène and Emmanuel (Manu) she...

Feb 14, 2025

Robert Ronald Rightmyer Jr., 90, of State College, Pennsylvania, passed away peacefully on February 14, 2025. Born on November 23, 1934, in Ithaca, New York, Robert lived a life marked by dedication, hard work, and an insatiable thirst for knowledge.

After serving in the United States Army for two years, Robert pursued his passion for learning, graduating...

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;...