All Obituaries

Robert L Rhoads Jr, 88 of Bellefonte, went to be with his Lord on Tuesday November 28, 2023, at Mount Nittany Medical Center.   Born on September 22, 1935, in Pleasant Gap, Pa.  He was a son of the late Robert L Rhoads Sr. and Geraldine (Biddle) Rhoads.          He was truly a man of his community, giving back through countless organizations.   In 1943 he started his scouting career as a Cub scout with Pack 20 in Centre Hall. He...

Franklin “Frank/Butch” Thomas Hufnagle, 72, of Howard died peacefully at his farm in New Columbia on Saturday, November 25, 2023. He was born in Danville, PA on September 25, 195,1 to Andrew and Ruth Hufnagle who preceded him in death.  Frank grew up in Danville and graduated in 1969, from Danville High School. He went on to continue his education at Penn State University and graduated with a business degree in 1986. He was a hard worker all of his life and worked a myriad...

Helen L Watkins, 74, of Bellefonte passed away peacefully at home on November 2, 2023. Born on November 12, 1948, she was the daughter of the late Martin C Gates Jr and Esther F Auman.  Helen loved her family more than anything.  She enjoyed going camping, fishing, and family functions where she was able to spend time with her loved ones making lasting memories.  She was a graduate of Bald Eagle High School in 1966.  Helen is survived by her son, Charles Watkins Jr...

Horace “Jim” McCloskey 95, of Howard, passed away on Monday, October 30, 2023, at his home surrounded by his caregiver Barbara Snook and her family Lynn (Evon) Snook, Hunter Snook, Valorie Wagner and Brenda Rogers. He was born on January 3, 1928, to the late Grover and Hazel McCloskey.  Jim’s working career was a combination of farming and working for Cerro, until retiring from Cerro. However, Jim loved farming so much that he continued to farm his land until the...

Brian Lee Hosterman, 63, of Howard, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Saturday, October 21, 2023, at Mount Nittany Medical Center. Born on May 21, 1960, in Bellefonte, He was the son of the late Jack and Dorothy (Confer) Hosterman. Brian married his loving wife Konnie Lamey on October 13, 1994, who survives him at home.  Brian was a fun-loving man that loved to laugh and joke with everyone he met. He cherished spending time with friends and surrounding himself with...

Blanche Emily Schenck went to be with our Lord and Savior on Oct. 13, 2023, just seven days before her 99th birthday. She was a lifelong resident of Blanchard, Pa. but spent the past five years at Haven Place, Lock Haven, Pa. Blanche was born on Oct. 20, 1924 in Blanchard to the late John and Lulu Gardner Williams. She graduated from Lock Haven High School in 1942. Blanche was strong in her faith and a lifelong member of Liberty Baptist Church, Blanchard, Pa. On May 27, 1945, she married...

Kathi Marie Emel 68, of Howard, Pennsylvania, passed away peacefully on Monday September 25th, 2023, with her family by her side. Kathi was born on August 28, 1955, to Marie Eileen (Michael) and Edward Ray Wilson at Bethesda Naval Hospital, Bethesda Maryland. Kathi graduated from Rock Terrace High School, Rockville, Maryland. In 1981, Kathi married James Michael Hanrahan Sr. They were blessed with a son, James Michael Hanrahan Jr. In 1982 Kathi began her career at the National Institute...

Jay E Martin,80, of Beech Creek, PA. passed away Thursday, September 7, 2023, at his residence. Born April 21, 1943, to the late William E Martin Sr. and Roxie M (McKean) Martin. Jay married Mary Ann (Arduini) Martin on January 2, 1990, who still survives him.  He was formerly married to Nancy L. Watt to which they had a son together Jay E. Martin Jr. He loved Jay Jr., his wife Peg (Welshans), and his two grandchildren Mariah and Caleb. He was a member of the Blanchard Church of...

Mary A Bowes, 63, of Howard passed away at home on Tuesday, September 5, 2023.  Born on January 17, 1960, in Bellefonte, she was the daughter of the late William C. and Kathryn M. Martin. She was preceded in death by her husband, William Bowes and her sister Shirley Cowher. Mary is survived by her son Thomas Bowes; siblings Grace Condo, Betty Frey and Charles Martin; and her special friend Gary Mactavish. A funeral service and burial will be private and...

Merrill Jackson Gardner, 59, of Howard went to be with his Lord and Savior on Saturday, September 2, 2023 at UPMC Williamsport. Born in Lock Haven on November 21, 1963, he was the son of Paul J and Beverly A (Shuey) Gardner. Merrill enjoyed spending time with his family and friends. He especially loved all of the time he was able to spend by his father’s side, being his father’s right hand man, serving his community by caring for and maintaining the grounds at Schenck's...