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MERRILL — Jean Elaine Merrill, 92, of Lock Haven, died Dec. 31, 2024. A funeral service will be held today at 1 p.m. at Swissdale United Methodist Church, 974 E. Croak Hollow Road, Lock Haven. Interment will be in the Jersey Shore Cemetery. Family and friends will be received at the church today from 11 a.m. until the time of the service. WALKER — Harriet A. Walker, 90, of Mill Hall, died Dec. 30, 2024. Funeral Mass of Christian Burial will be held today at 11:30 a.m. in the Holy Spirit Parish, St. Agnes, 3 E. Walnut St., Lock Haven. Burial will follow in St. Agnes Cemetery. Family ...

Alan Dean Fye

Alan Dean Fye, 76, formerly of Beech Creek, passed away on Tuesday, Dec. 24, 2024. He was born on April 8, 1948 in Lock Haven to the late Charles and Myra (Gardner) Fye. He married Judy (Daniels) Fye on Sept. 28, 1968. Along with his wife, he is survived by three sons, Scott Fye, and ...

Jean Elaine Merrill

Jean Elaine Merrill, 92, of Lock Haven, entered peacefully into eternal life on Tuesday, Dec. 31, 2024, at her home. Her last days on earth were spent surrounded by her family. Jean was born on May 6, 1932, to the late John, Sr. and Goldie (Bloom) Rhoads. Jean was preceded in death by ...

Bertha M. Bierly

Bertha M. Bierly, 88, a lifelong resident of Avis, went home to be with the Lord on Jan. 2, 2025 at Jersey Shore Nursing and Rehab. She was the daughter of Bryon and Ida (Caris) Bierly. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sister, Doris Fanning; and a nephew, Gorden Fanning. Earlier in her life, “Bert” was a school crossing guard in Avis, getting children safely across busy Central Avenue. She also worked at the Avis Luncheonette. Later in life, she worked at the Blue Chimney Restaurant in Mill Hall. She had a great love for cats and could usually ...

Mary Jane Davidson

Mary Jane Davidson, 91, of Bellefonte, passed away Thursday, Jan. 2, 2025. Arrangements are under the direction of Wetzler Funeral Service, Inc. & Victorian Crematory, Bellefonte.

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LEITZELL — Donald Leitzell, 75, of Beech Creek, died Dec. 29, 2024. Friends and family will be received at the Blanchard Church of Christ today from 10-11 a.m., followed by a funeral service beginning at 11 a.m. at Blanchard Church of Christ, 161 Beach St., Blanchard. HAMPTON — Florence Jean Hampton, 89, of Bellefonte, died Dec. 7, 2024. Family and friends will be received today from 10-11 a.m. at Faith United Methodist Church, 512 Hughes St., Bellefonte. A memorial service will begin at 11 a.m. at the church. Burial will be private at the family’s convenience. WALKER — ...