3/26/01
Ida Belle Weigel,
homemaker
ANTES FORT — Ida Belle Weigel, 79, of 54 Main St., Antes Fort, died Thursday, March 22, 2001 in her residence.
Born June 1, 1921 in Canton, she was the daughter of the late Edward J. and Ida Belle Aaron Holmes.
She was married to Frederick L. Weigel Sr. for 48 years. He preceded her in death Jan. 14, 1989.
Ethel W. Hunter,
Piper retiree
LOCK HAVEN — Ethel W. Hunter, 77, of 8 S. Laurel Lane, Lock Haven, died Sunday, March 25, 2001 in Lock Haven Hospital.
Born Nov. 17, 1923 in Lockport, Woodward Township, she was a daughter of the late Malcolm C. and Marion Vertz Wenker.
Faye T. Strump,
formerly of Lock Haven
BINGHAMTON, N.Y. — Faye (Thiel) Strump, 82, of Chenango Bridge, N.Y., formerly of Lock Haven, died Saturday, March 24, 2001 in Lordes Hospital, Binghamton, N.Y.
George H. Morse III,
former Piper pilot
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — George H. Morse III, 63, of Leesville Road, Memphis, Tenn., died Monday, March 19, 2001 in Tennessee.
Born Dec. 20, 1937, he was the son of the late Major Charles P. Morse and Pauline Miller Morse.
He was married to Bobbie K. Morse. She survives.
Memorial services were held Saturday, March 24. The family suggests memorial contributions be made to the Vasvary Building Fund, in care of the Lynchburg Area Detachment 759 Marine Corps League, 2337 Lakeside Drive, Lynchburg, Va. 24501.
Margaret L. Nonemaker,
former Lock Haven resident
McMinnville, Ore. — Margaret L. Nonemaker, 82, of McMinnville, Ore., died Sunday, March 25, 2001 in McMinnville, Ore.
Arrangements are under the direction of the Yost-Gedon Funeral Home, Lock Haven.
Otto C. Favel Jr.,
Lock Haven native
RESISTERSTOWN — Otto C. Fabel Jr., 72, of Resisterstown, Md., formerly of Lock Haven, died Thursday, March 15, 2001, at his residence.
He was born in Lock Haven on Jan. 15, 1929, a son of the late Otto C. and Esther Fabel Sr.
His wife, Edna E. Fabel, survives.
The funeral was held at Eline Funeral Hme in Reisterstown, with Pastor Dennis Fabel officiating. Interment
was private.
3/24/01
Howard Underwood,
founded Underwood Greetings
ENGLEWOOD, Fla. — Howard B. Underwood, 87, of Englewood, Fla., formerly of Lock Haven, died Sunday, March 18, 2001, in Englewood.
Mr. Underwood started Underwood Greetings in Flemington in 1950.
He moved to Florida in 1987 following the death of his wife, Mildred B. Underwood.
He had also been employed by Penn Woven in Lock Haven for many years.
Memorial services were held in Florida.
Joseph O. Reeder,
raised beagles for hunting
STATE COLLEGE — Joseph O. Reeder, 71, of Runville, died Friday, March 23, 2001, in the Centre Community Hospital in State College.
Born Sept. 22, 1929 in Tyrone, he was the son of Boyd and Inez Woomer Reeder.
He was married to the former Helen F. Confer, she survives.
3/23/01
Larry L. Laubscher Jr.,
enjoyed the outdoors
DANVILLE — Larry L. Laubscher Jr., 33, of R.R. 2 Lock Haven, died Wednesday, March 21, 2001 in Geisinger Medical Center, Danville.
Born Aug. 18, 1967 in Lock Haven, he was the son of Larry L. and Linda Peter Laubscher Sr. of R.R. 2 Lock Haven.
Dorothy G. Kreamer,
homemaker
PALMYRA — Dorothy G. Kreamer, 92, of Palmyra, formerly of the Avis area, died Wednesday, March 21, 2001 in the Lebanon Valley Brethren Home, Palmyra.
Born July 18, 1908 in Loganton, she was the daughter of the late Daniel and Linnie Mabel Brunner Lamey.
She was married to William H. Kreamer. He preceded her in death March 26, 1979.
Joseph O. Reeder,
Milesburg resident
STATE COLLEGE — Joseph O. Reeder, 71, of Milesburg, died Friday, March 23, 2001 in Centre Community Hospital, State College.
Arrangements are under the directions of the W. Robert Neff Funeral Home, 837 Main St., Howard.
3/22/01
Dorothy G. Kreamer,
formerly of Avis
PALMYRA — Dorothy G. Kreamer, 92, of Palmyra, formerly of Avis, died Wednesday, March 21, 2001 in Lebanon Valley Brethren Home, Palmyra.
She was married to William H. Kreamer, who preceded her in death in March of 1979.
Arrangements are being handled by the Rearick-Carpenter Funeral Home, 1002 Allegheny St., Jersey Shore.
3/21/01
Virginia P. Rishel,
former local nurse
STATE COLLEGE — Virginia Pauline Rishel, 48, of Bellefonte, died Tuesday, March 20, 2001 in Centre Community Hospital, State College.?
Born Nov. 16, 1952 in Blossburg, she was the daughter of Robert and Valeria Martin of State College.
She and her husband, Dennis W. Rishel, were united in marriage on Sept. 30, 1995. He survives at home.
Elinor Viola Ruhl,
homemaker
WILLIAMSPORT — Elinor Viola Ruhl, 85, of ManorCare Health Services, Williamsport, formerly of Hillside Drive, Lock Haven, died Monday, March 19, 2001 in ManorCare Health Services.
Born May 11, 1915 in Lock Haven, she was the daughter of the late George B. and the former Elva Young Litz.
She was married to Ralph R. Ruhl, who preceded her in death March 11, 1969.
Keith W. Kline,
Lock Haven native
VERO BEACH, Fla. — Keith W. Kline, 73, of Vero Beach, Fla., died Wednesday, March 14, 2001, in Vero Beach, after a brief illness.
Born Sept. 30, 1927 in Lock Haven, he was the son of the late William E. and Gladys B. Kline. He was a 1945 graduate of Lock Haven High School.
He was first married to Audrey Erhard for 27 years. She preceded him in death.
He later was married to Sheila Kline for 12 years. She survives.
Esther W. Kistner Larson,
Susque-View resident
LOCK HAVEN — Esther W. Kistner Larson, 96, of Susque-View Home, Lock Haven, formerly of McKeesport, died Thursday, March 15, 2001 in Susque-View Home.
She was born Oct. 16, 1904 in McKeesport.
She was married to C. Herbert Larson Sr. He preceded her in death.
