1/17/01
Helen M. Glossner,
retired teacher
LOCK HAVEN — Helen M. Glossner, 80, of 522 Frederick St., Flemington, died Monday, Jan. 15, 2001 in the Lock Haven Hospital.
Born Feb. 19, 1920 in Swissdale, she was the daughter of the late Edward Johnson and Amanda Bottorf Johnson.
She was married to Clair J. Glossner on Aug. 29, 1941. He survives.
James L. Leise,
family in Jersey Shore
CANTON, OHIO — James L. Leise, 32, husband of Dawn (Glenn) Leise, formerly of Jersey Shore, died Friday, Jan. 5, 2001, following an automobile accident near Canton, Ohio.
Born May 29, 1968 in New Castle, he was the son of Charles Leise of New Castle and the late Catherine Leise.
He and his wife were united in marriage in July 1995 in Jersey Shore, she survives.
Theressa C. Welker,
member of United
Lutheran Church
LOCK HAVEN — Theressa C. Welker, 85, formerly of Irwin Street, Lock Haven, died Tuesday, Jan. 16, 2001 in Susque-View Home.
Born Oct. 16, 1915 in Tyrone, she was the daughter of the late Bray and Edna Gingery Yost.
She was married to Delbert G. Welker on Oct. 30, 1936. He preceded her in death in August 1968.
Leroy J. ‘Freddie’ Packer,
Orviston resident
STATE COLLEGE — Leroy J. “Freddie” Packer, 80, of Orviston, died Tuesday, Jan. 16, 2001 in Centre Community Hospital, State College.
Arrangements are under the direction of the W. Robert Neff Funeral Home, Howard.
1/16/01
Madaline B. C. Rathmell,
registered nurse
LOCK HAVEN — Madaline Beulah Crider Rathmell, 86, formerly of 150 Third St., Renovo, a guest at Susque-View Home since March 1994, died Sunday, Jan. 14, 2001 in Susque-View in Lock Haven.
Born Sept. 17, 1914 in Lock Haven, she was the daughter of the late William E. and Cora M. Felmlee Crider.
She was married to John Paul Rathmell Sr. He preceded her in death Oct. 24, 1984.
Richard G. Rogers,
Air Force veteran
BOONEVILLE — Richard G. Rogers, 70, of Booneville in the Loganton area, died Sunday, Jan. 14, 2001 in his residence.
Born June 1, 1930 in Nittany Valley, he was the son of the late Thomas Rogers and Annabella Showers. He attended Walker Township School.
Mr. Rogers was preceded in death by his wife, Bernadette.
Jack M. Callahan,
enjoyed sports
WILLIAMSPORT — Jack M. Callahan, 80, of 351 Glover St., Jersey Shore, died Sunday, Jan. 14, 2001 in the Williamsport Hospital and Medical Center.
Born May 13, 1920 in Jersey Shore, he was the son of the late Jesse F. and Mina M. Meckly Callahan.
He and his wife, the former Hannah C. Keefer, had been married for over 60 years. She survives.
Robert L. Coleman Sr.,
Lock Haven native
OCEAN VIEW, N.J. — Robert L. Coleman Sr., 81, of Petersburg, N.J., died Sunday, Jan. 14, 2001 in the Lutheran Home, Ocean View, N.J.
Mr. Coleman was born in Lock Haven, and lived there before moving to Petersburg 18 years ago.
He was the lead man in avionics for Piper Aircraft Corp. of Lock Haven for 28 years, before his retirement in 1981. He also worked for the Pennsylvania Railroad for 14 years before working for Piper.
His wife, Alice J. Coleman, survives.
Funeral services and interment
will be private and at the convenience of the family. The family suggests memorial contributions be made to the charity of one’s choice.
Helen M. Glossner,
Flemington resident
LOCK HAVEN — Helen M. Glossner, 522 Frederick St., Flemington, died Monday, Jan. 15, 2001 in the Lock Haven Hospital.
Arrangements are under the direction of the Donald G. Walker Funeral Home, 231 High St., Flemington.
1/15/01
Eva M. Sherman,
homemaker
LOCK HAVEN — Eva M. Sherman, 83, of Blanchard, died Friday, Jan. 12, 2001, in the Lock Haven Hospital.
Born June 29, 1917 in Blanchard, she was the daughter of the late William and Chrissy Spangler. She attended Blanchard schools.
She was married to E. Clifford Sherman. He preceded her in death in 1983.
Richard I. Spicer Sr.,
painter, enjoyed the outdoors
STATE COLLEGE — Richard I. Spicer Sr., 68, of Milesburg, died Saturday, Jan. 13, 2001 in Centre Community Hospital.
Born Feb. 25, 1932 in Bellefonte, he was the son of the late Donald A. and Julia G. Shaffer Spicer. She attended State College High School.
He and his wife, Delores Odessa Campbell, were united in marriage Jan. 1, 1952 in Howard. She survives.
1/13/01
Kent D. Glossner,
loved music
LOS ANGELES, Calif. — Kent D. Glossner, 32, of 11 Homestead Drive, Mill Hall and 10837 Westminster Ave., Los Angeles, Calif., where he had resided for the last two months, died Thursday, Jan. 11, 2001 in Los Angeles, Calif.
He was born Jan. 30, 1968 in Lock Haven, the son of Lawrence R. and Sherry Magent Glossner Jr. of Mill Hall.
Helen G. Young,
worked at Sylvania
STATE COLLEGE — Helen G. Young, 77, of 2489 Little Marsh Road, Howard, died Thursday, Jan. 11, 2001 in Centre Community Hospital.
Born June 1, 1923 in Penn Twp., Centre County, she was the daughter of the late Ray and Mammie Ruth Auman Brown.
She was married to Ira H. Young on May 10, 1947. He survives.
1/11/01
Dr. Stanley E. Gordesky,
family in Mill Hall
ASHEVILLE, N.C. — Dr. Stanley E. Gordesky, 58, of Asheville, N.C., died Friday, Jan. 5, 2001 in Mountain Area Hospice, Asheville. He was the husband of Barbara Cree Gordesky, formerly of Mill Hall, and the son-in-law of Franklin and Patricia Cree of Mill Hall.
Orville W. Peck Sr.,
farmer
HOWARD — Orville W. Peck Sr., 78, of Howard, died Tuesday, Jan. 9, 2001 in his residence.
Born April 4, 1922 in Ohiopyle, he was the son of the late Morgan and Elizabeth Shippley Peck.
He and his wife, Betty Walker, were married Jan. 11, 1946. She preceded him in death Dec. 19, 1983.
James N. Hartley,
local family members
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — James N. Hartley, 84, of 7632 Rolling Hill Road, Charlotte, N.C., died Saturday, Dec. 30, 2000 in Carolina Medical Center. He was the father of Jocelyn Nicholson, wife of Joseph Nicholson, of Lock Haven.
Born Feb. 15, 1916 in E. Pallistine, Columiana County, Ohio, he was the son of the late Abram and Mary (Moore) Hartley.
He was married to Elizabeth (Corning) Hartley, Dec. 11, 1937. She preceded him in death March 27, 1996.
1/10/01
June E. Hopewell,
formerly of Renovo
NORTHUMBERLAND — June E. Hopewell, 75, formerly of Renovo, Sunbury, Shamokin Dam and Northumberland, died Monday, Jan. 8, 2001 in Grand View Health Home, Danville.
Born June 27, 1925 in Ancon, Panama Canal Zone, she was the daughter of Thomas and Lulu (Ohisson) Bennett. She was a 1943 graduate of Renovo High School.
She and her husband, David V. Hopewell Jr., were married June 27, 1947. He preceded her in death Dec. 11, 1996.
Orville Peck Sr.,
McCartneytown resident
McCARTNEYTOWN — Orville Peck Sr., 78, of McCartneytown, died Tuesday, Jan. 9, 2001 in his residence. Arrangements are under the direction of the W. Robert Neff Funeral Home, Howard.
Francis ‘Brushy’ Bushor,
formerly of Renovo
MILTON — Francis “Brushy” L. Bushor, 56, of Milton, formerly of Renovo, died Sunday, Jan. 7, 2001 in his home.
Born July 21, 1944 in Emporium, he was the son of Dorothy Bushor and the late Lewis Bushor.
Mr. Bushor owned and operated Riverview Service Garage in Milton.
1/9/01
Dean S. Burkett,
Lock Haven native
GREELEY, Colo. — Word has been received of the death of Dean Shields Burkett, 83, of Greeley, Colo., who died Sunday, Dec. 17, 2000 in his home.
Born Aug. 1, 1917 in Lock Haven, he was the son of the late Mervin A. and Catherine A. Burkett.
His wife, Betty, survives.
