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AULT — Thomas E. Ault, 76, of Bellefonte, died March 22, 2025. A public viewing will be held today from 10-11 a.m. at Wetzler Funeral Services, Inc., 206 N. Spring St., Bellefonte. Funeral services will begin at 11 a.m. Burial will follow at Centre County Memorial Park, State College, Pa. GRUENDLER — Melvin A. Gruendler, 91, of Lock Haven, died March 22, 2025. A memorial service will be held on Thursday, March 27, at 12:30 p.m., at the Donald G. Walker Funeral Home, Inc., 231 High St., Flemington, Pa. Family and friends will be received from noon until the time of the service. ...

Kathleen Marshall

Kathleen Marshall (you probably knew her as Kate or Kitty) — social butterfly, Diet Pepsi connoisseur, fashionista and perpetual snacker — entered eternal life on Saturday, March 22, 2025. Her legacy is carried on by those closest to her, who have recently learned that they’ve all ...

Sharyn A. Pavone

Sharyn A. Pavone, 79, of Bellefonte, passed away on Friday, March 21, 2025, surrounded by her family. She was born on April 11, 1945, in Greensburg, Pa., to the late Daniel M. and Elizabeth (Loomis) Melville. On Aug. 16, 1969, in Bellefonte, she married her best friend and beloved husband, ...

Thomas E. Ault

Thomas E. Ault, 76, of Bellefonte, passed away at home on Saturday, March 22, 2025. He was born on Feb. 16, 1949, in Bellefonte, to the late Harland and Ethel (Hendershot) Ault. On Aug. 11, 1989, he married the love of his life Diane (Pennington) Ault, who survives at home. Tom was a ...

Melvin A. Gruendler

Melvin A. Gruendler, 91, of Lock Haven, passed away Saturday March 22, 2025, at Williamsport Hospital, surrounded by his family. Born Nov. 3, 1933, in Munson, Pa., he was the son of Gustave and Anna (Schwiderske) Gruendler. On Oct. 26, 1957, he wed Joan (Spotts) Gruendler and they were married for 67 wonderful years. Surviving is his wife, Joan; sons, Mark, of Lock Haven, and David and wife Christine, of Lock Haven; grandchildren, Jessica Dolan and husband Gary and Joshua Gruendler; great grandchild, Ellie Dolan; and many nieces and nephews. Along with his parents he was preceded ...

Ronald L. Willits

Ronald L. Willits, 84, of Linden, passed away Saturday, March 15, 2025 at the Williamsport Home. Born Jan. 6, 1941, in Jersey Shore, he was a son to the late Ernest F. Willits and the former Lois E. Myers. Ronald was a 1959 graduate of Jersey Shore High School. He worked for six years at the Rambler Dealership in Williamsport and continued on to retire from Alcan after 36 years of service. He was a NASCAR and Dale Earnhardt, Jr. fan. He is survived by his loving wife, the former Joan M. Eck, they were united in marriage on July 1, 1961; daughter, Kathy M. (John) Brown, of Linden; ...