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Leland E. Bechdel

Leland E. Bechdel, 75, affectionately known throughout his life as Junior, Dyke and Junie, passed away peacefully on Aug. 19, 2026, leaving behind a lifetime of love, laughter, memories and a family who will miss him beyond words. Born March 27, 1951, in Lock Haven, Pa., Leland was the son of ...

Harry Burgos

Harry Burgos, 97, of State College, passed away at home on Friday, Aug. 21, 2026. Arrangements are under the direction of Wetzler Funeral Service, Inc. in Bellefonte.

Funerals

LEUPOLD — Terri Lynn Leupold, 69, of Lock Haven, died Aug. 14, 2026. A memorial service will be held on Friday, Aug. 28, at 8 p.m., at the Lock Haven Salvation Army Church, 119 E. Church St., Lock Haven, Pa. Family and friends will be received at the church from 6 p.m. until the time of the service. SMITH — George (M.F.) Albert Smith, Jr., 60, of Rebersburg, died July 22, 2026. A Celebration of Life service will be held on Saturday, Aug. 29, from 12-4 p.m., with a service being held at 12:30 p.m., at the Beech Creek American Legion Post 623 picnic grounds, 68 Wynn Ave., Beech ...

Donna J. McCloskey

“Paul Loves Donna Forever” — to some, simply a slogan. Just text on the front of a truck. To them, an objective. After more than six decades: commitment fulfilled. Donna J. McCloskey (Hanley) passed away peacefully at home on Aug. 20, 2026. She reunites in Heaven with her husband, Paul ...

Joseph B. Johnstonbaugh

Joseph B. Johnstonbaugh, 91, of Port Matilda, passed away on Friday, Aug. 21, 2026, at Mount Nittany Medical Center. Arrangements are under the direction of Wetzler Funeral Service, Inc. in Bellefonte.

Funerals

COHICK — Douglas W. “Doug” Cohick, 73, of Jersey Shore, died Aug. 14, 2026. A memorial service will be held today at noon at Rearick-Carpenter Funeral Home, 1002 Allegheny St., Jersey Shore. Family and friends are invited to attend a time of visitation from 10 a.m. until the time of service. CONKLIN — Carl F. Conklin, Sr., 85, of 91 Main Road, Jersey Shore, formerly of Williamsport, died July 15, 2026. A memorial service will be held today at 10 a.m. at Calvary Baptist Church, 315 Thompson St., Jersey Shore. The family will receive friends at the church from 9 a.m. until the ...