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Shirley Louise (Monks) Peck

Shirley Louise (Monks) Peck, of Loyalsock Township, passed away peacefully on Saturday, Jan. 17, 2026.

Lois K. Swanger

Lois K. Swanger, 81, of Bellefonte, passed away at home on Thursday, Jan. 29, 2026. Arrangements are under the direction of Wetzler Funeral Service, Inc. in Bellefonte.

Janie Lou Capperella

Janie Lou Capperella, 87, of Bellefonte, passed away Friday, Jan. 30, 2026, at Juniper Village at Brookline Wellspring in State College. Arrangements are under the direction of Wetzler Funeral Service, Inc. & Victorian Crematory, Bellefonte.

Funerals

GILLESPIE — Barbara J. Gillespie, 84, of Bellefonte, died Jan. 25, 2026. A public viewing will be held on Monday, Feb. 2, from 9-11 a.m., at Wetzler Funeral Service, Inc., 206 N. Spring St., Bellefonte, Pa. Funeral services will follow, beginning at 11 a.m. Burial services will be held privately at the family’s convenience. JOHNSON — Robert A. “Bob” Johnson, Sr., 69, of Jersey Shore, died Jan. 28, 2026. A visitation will be held on Monday evening, Feb. 2, from 5-7 p.m., at Frederick B. Welker Funeral Home, 125 N. Main St., Jersey Shore, Pa. The funeral service will be held on ...

Robert A. ‘Bob’ Johnson, Sr.

Robert A. “Bob” Johnson, Sr., 69, of Jersey Shore, passed away Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2026, at his home. Born Sept. 20, 1956, in Jersey Shore, he was a son to the late Owen Johnson and the former Gloria Woodhouse. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, the ...

Funerals

DICKEY — Beverly J. Dickey, 83, of Mill Hall, died Jan. 26, 2026. A viewing for family and friends will be held today from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Helt Funeral Chapel, 232 Hogan Blvd., Mill Hall, Pa. Burial will be private at Cedar Hill Cemetery, Mill Hall, Pa. GILLESPIE — Barbara J. Gillespie, 84, of Bellefonte, died Jan. 25, 2026. A public viewing will be held on Monday, Feb. 2, from 9-11 a.m., at Wetzler Funeral Service, Inc., 206 N. Spring St., Bellefonte, Pa. Funeral services will follow, beginning at 11 a.m. Burial services will be held privately at the family’s ...