Funerals

BRUMBAUGH — Vera L. Brumbaugh, 88, of Howard, died April 15, 2026. Family and friends are invited to a gathering today from 10 a.m. until noon in the fellowship room of Howard United Methodist Church, West Main St., Howard, Pa. A light lunch will be shared during the gathering, and all are welcome to come, visit and share memories of Vera. The funeral service will follow, beginning at noon. Burial will be immediately afterward at Schenck’s Cemetery in Howard Township, Centre County, Pa.

MONKS — Elzner Claire Monks, 83, of Jersey Shore, Pa., died Jan. 30, 2026. The Celebration of Life that had been planned for Saturday, April 25, at the Moose in Jersey Shore is being postponed until the fall.

ECKMAN — Andrew L. “Andy” Eckman, 66, of Jersey Shore, died April 15, 2026. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, April 25, at 2 p.m., at the Donald G. Walker Funeral Home, Inc., 231 High St., Flemington, Pa. Family and friends will be received at the funeral home on Saturday from 1 p.m. until the time of the service.

STROUSE — Millie Strouse, 74, of Monument, died Feb. 16, 2026. A Celebration of Life will be held on Sunday, April 26, from 3 to 5 p.m., at the Friendship Community Center, 127 Main St., Beech Creek. All family and friends are welcome.

MITCHELL — Donna M. Mitchell, 88, of Lock Haven, died April 17, 2026. A funeral service will be held on Monday, April 27, at 11 a.m., at Donald G. Walker Funeral Home, Inc., 231 High St., Flemington, Pa. Interment will follow at St. Agnes Cemetery, Lock Haven, Pa. Family and friends will be received at the funeral home on Monday from 10 a.m. until the time of the service.

SCHARDER — Carl “Neil” Scharder, 83, of Lock Haven, died March 6, 2026. A Celebration of Life will be held at the Scharder Farm in Caldwell on May 16, from 1-5 p.m. Please share a story and a beverage with the family. The dress code is casual.

BOWMAN — Catherine M. “Kate” Bowman, 68, of Mill Hall, died April 19, 2026. Visitation will be held on Saturday, May 16, from 1-3 p.m., at the Donald G. Walker Funeral Home, Inc., 231 High St., Flemington.

WELSHANS — Gertrude M. “Trudy” Welshans, 100, of Jersey Shore, died March 11, 2026.

Services are being planned and will be announced once completed.

COVEY — Tracy J. Covey, 63, of Williamsport, died March 20, 2026. A memorial service is being planned and will be announced at a later date.

SHAFFER — Donald L. Shaffer, 81, of Howard, died March 9, 2026. 4135 Jacksonville Road, Howard. A Celebration of Life service is being planned for Sunday, May 31, at Emmanuel United Church of Christ, 4135 Jacksonville Road, Howard. The time will be announced later.

McCUNE — Paul O. McCune, 98, of Wellsboro, and formerly of Mill Hall, Pa., died Jan. 22, 2026. A memorial graveside service will be held on June 3, 2026, at 1 p.m., at Cedar Hill Cemetery, Mill Hall, Pa.

TARR — Alice Tarr, aka Alice Hurley, Alice Davenport, Alice Shaffer or Alice of Young Woman’s Creek, 85, of North Bend, died March 17, 2026. A Celebration of Life will be held at North Bend Cemetery on Saturday, June 13, beginning at 1 p.m.

HAHN — James F. Hahn, 84, of Pine Glen, died March 22, 2026. A Celebration of Jim’s Life will be held on June 13, at 2 p.m., at the Snow Shoe VFW.

DAKE — Paula R. Dake, 58, of Williamsport, died April 11, 2026. A Celebration of Life service will be announced at a later date.

HARTER — Ralph “Butch” Harter, Jr., 80, of Bellefonte, died April 15, 2026. A Celebration of Life will be announced at a later date.