Funerals

SCHROPE — Charles W. “Skip” Schrope, Sr., 92, of Bellefonte, died Saturday, June 21, 2025. A Celebration of Life will be held today at 11 a.m. at Trinity United Methodist Church in Bellefonte.

KLINE — Daniel Edward Kline, 50, of Vancouver, Wash., passed away unexpectedly at his home on July 6, 2025. Friends may visit from 10 to 11 a.m. Saturday, July 26, at Frederick Welker Funeral Home, 125 N. Main St., Jersey Shore. Memorial services will then be held at 11 a.m. Following the service, all are welcome to join the family for food and fellowship at First United Methodist Church, 234 Main St., Jersey Shore.

SOCKMAN — Wanetta K. “Neady” Sockman, 76, of Renovo, died July 20, 2025. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, July 26, at 11 a.m., at the First United Methodist Church of Renovo, 127 7th St., Renovo, Pa.

BIERLY — Ralph E. “Butch” Bierly, 79, of Jersey Shore, died July 18, 2025. A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday, July 28, in the Jersey Shore Cemetery.

BAKER — Randy Scott Baker died July 16, 2025. A memorial dedicated to Randy and his love of art, gaming and rock and roll will be held on Sunday, Aug. 3, from 2-5 p.m., at Haywood’s on the Green, upstairs banquet room, 43 Fairway Drive, Mill Hall, Pa.

ZELLERS — Meriam A. Zellers, 92, died May 20, 2025. Graveside services will be held on Saturday, Aug. 16, 2025, at 11 a.m., at Tylersville Community Cemetery. A luncheon following services will be at the Gamble Mill Restaurant in Bellefonte, Pa.

DUNLAP — Randall D. Dunlap, 83, of Swissdale, died June 27, 2025. Family and friends are invited to a Celebration of Life at the Dunnstown Fire Hall on Saturday, Aug. 23, beginning at 11 a.m. Bring your favorite story or memory to share!

NOVOSEL — Lois Novosel died on Feb. 22, 2025. A Celebration of Life will be held in the fall with inurnment at Jacksonville Cemetery, Bellefonte.