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Toby Scott Capparelle

It is with profound sadness that we mourn the passing of Toby Scott Capparelle, 59, of Bellefonte, Tuesday, March 10, 2026. Born on Sept. 17, 1966, in Bellefonte, he was the son of Carl Capparelle, of Bellefonte, and the late Doris (Smith) Capparelle. On Oct. 14, 2000, he married the love ...

Larry E. Wian

Larry E. Wian, 76, of Mackeyville, passed away Monday, March 16, 2026 at his home. Born Oct. 13, 1949, in Bellefonte, he was the son of the late Earl and Marjorie Bartley Wian. Larry was a 1967 graduate of Bald Eagle Nittany High School. He married the love of his life, the former ...

Margaret Louise Tarr

Margaret Louise Tarr, 75, of South Renovo, passed away Monday, March 16, 2026. Born Oct. 31, 1950 in Renovo, she was a daughter of the late John E. and Dorothy Marie (Harvey) Buranosky. Margie was a 1968 graduate of Renovo High School. On Nov. 16, 1968, she married her best friend, ...

Martha E. Brannan

Martha E. Brannan, 57, of Bellefonte, passed away at home on Sunday, March 15, 2026. Arrangements are under the direction of Wetzler Funeral Service, Inc. in Bellefonte.

Gertrude M. Welshans

Gertrude M. Welshans, known lovingly as Mom, Oma, Trudy passed away at home on March 11, 2026, in Jersey Shore, at the age of 100, from the effects of a fall. A full obituary may be viewed at www.WelkerFuneralHome.com.

Funerals

COURSEN — Donna June Coursen, 81, died March 9, 2026. Family and friends will be received on Thursday, March 19, from 4-6 p.m., at the Grace United Methodist Church in Centre Hall. A Celebration of Life service follows, beginning at 6 p.m., at the church. MURRAY — Eugene R. Murray, 95, of Mingoville, died March 13, 2026. A public viewing will be held on Thursday, March 19, 2026, from 10-11a.m., at Zion Community Church, 3261 Zion Road, Bellefonte. Funeral services will begin at 11 a.m. CONWAY — Michael Ray Conway, 64, of Castanea, died March 15, 2026. A funeral service will be ...