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Donna L. Bitner

Donna L. Bitner, 89, of Blanchard, passed away at home surrounded by her family on Wednesday, July 15, 2026. Born May 5, 1937 in Lock Haven, she was a daughter of the late Myron Hayes and Catherine (White) Simcox. Donna attended Lock Haven High School. On Aug. 14, 1954, she married her ...

Cheryl K. Russell

Our sister, Cheryl K. Russell, passed away in Texas last week. She was the daughter of Frank Myers and Marjorie (Colegrove) Myers. Cheryl was a registered nurse in Texas up until her retirement. Cheryl is survived by her son, James Russell, and her daughter, Tracy Hennessey. She is also survived by her four sisters, Cindy Rooney, Colleen Bonadio, Cathy Frazier and Candie Stevenson. To read her full obituary, visit www.scottsfh.com

Joanne Marie Miller

Joanne Marie Miller, 88, of Bellefonte, passed away on Friday, July 17, 2026, at Mount Nittany Medical Center. Arrangements are under the direction of Wetzler Funeral Service, Inc. in Howard, formerly Kader-Neff Funeral Home.

Robert C. ‘Bink’ Cox

Robert C. “Bink” Cox, 73, of Bellefonte, passed away at home on Thursday, July 16, 2026. Arrangements are under the direction of Wetzler Funeral Service, Inc. in Bellefonte.

Marjorie H. Brooks

Marjorie H. Brooks, 83, of Howard, passed away on Friday, July 17, 2026, at Haven Place in Lock Haven. Arrangements are under the direction of Wetzler Funeral Service, Inc. in Bellefonte.

Funerals

STROUSE — Ellen G. Strouse, 86, of Mill Hall, died July 14, 2026. The funeral service will be held today at 11 a.m. in the Clintondale United Methodist Church, 103 Fishing Creek Road, Clintondale. A viewing will be held in the church one hour before the service. COLACINO — Phyllis Marie Colacino, 89, died July 12, 2026. Family and friends will be received today from 10-11 a.m. at St. Agnes Catholic Church, 3 E. Walnut St., Lock Haven. Beginning at 11 a.m., a Mass of Christian Burial will be held at the church. Burial will be at St. Agnes Catholic Cemetery, Lock Haven, Pa. LOMISON ...