Family/Spouse: Lafayette LONG. Lafayette (son of Patrick LONG and Lydia E. PRATT) was born about 1843 in Cambridge, Lenawee Co, MI,; died about 1932. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Carl HAMOND. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Ralph G. HOMAN. Ralph was born in 1896. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Ethel married Walter WEST on 29 Jun 1907 in Jefferson, Ashtabula Co, OH. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Christopher KRAUS. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Otto CARPENTER. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Lois LEBZELTER. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Religion: Meber of St. Luke's Lutheran Church in Centre Hall
• Education: 1937; Graduate of Centre Hall Potter High School

Notes:

Homan, George W.

George W. Homan March 28, 1919 -January 12, 2007 George W. Homan, 87, of Centre Hall, died Friday, Jan. 12, 2007, at Wynnwood House in Centre Hall. He was born March 28, 1919, a son of the late Ralph G. and Ethel Long Homan. On April 2, 1920, he married Ruth A. Burris, who preceded him in death on March 17, 1994. Mr. Homan is survived by three daughters, Linda V. Wolfe and her husband, Daniel, of Williamsport, Connie L. Perry and her husband, Robert, of Bellefonte, Centre Co, PA 16828 or to Home Nursing Agency Hospice Program - Bellefonte Office, 201 Chestnut St., Altoona, PA 16602. A guest book may be signed or condolences set to the family at www.heintzelmanfuneralhome.com
Published in the Centre Daily Times on 1/13/2007.

Died:
Wynwood House,

Family/Spouse: Ruth Amanda BURRIS. Ruth was born about 1919; died on 17 Mar 1994. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Religion: Member of St. Luke Lutheran Church in Centre Hall, Potter Twp, Centre Co, PA
• Residence: 12 Jan 2007, Centre Hall, Potter Twp, Centre Co, PA

Notes:

Sarah L. Decker
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Sarah L. Decker Sarah L. Decker, 90, of rural Spring Mills, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Wednesday, April 20, 2011. She was born a daughter of the late Ralph G. and Ethel Long Homan. Oct. 1, 1941, she married Clyde "Buck" E. Decker who preceded her in death April 27, 1998. Always busy as a homemaker, she also assisted on the family farm. Mrs. Decker was a member of St. Luke Lutheran Church in Centre Hall, where she had served as a Sunday School teacher. She was also a member of the Nittany Antique Association. Among the things she enjoyed most were both flower and vegetable gardening, canning, going to the family cabin, campfires and being outside. Family was very important to her. She organized the annual Decker reunion and hosted the event for nearly forty years. Sarah is survived by two daughters, Nancy E. Shunk and her husband, James, with whom she resided, at rural Spring Mills and Betty J. Dietrich and her husband, Paul, of rural Centre Hall; her daughter-in-law, Linda Decker Reitz and her husband, the Reverend LeRoy E. P. Reitz, of rural Spring Mills; one brother Evan Homan and his wife, Lorna, of Rebersburg; five grandchildren, Lisa L. Vavrick (Randy), Robert S. Decker (Jill), Tracy R. Noll (Brad), Kelly J. Moran (Tom) and Corby J. Shunk (Nicki); and ten great grandchildren, Shane and Lindy Vavrick, Shannon, Megan, Seth, and Curtis Decker, Taylor and Morgan Noll, and Baylor and Colten Shunk. In addition to her parents and husband she was preceded in death by a son Robert E. Decker on Feb. 27, 1990; one sister Lois Brooks; and three brothers, George, Robert and Donald Homan. Friends will be received from 6-8 p.m. Monday, April 25, 2011, at St. Luke Lutheran Church, 301 N. PA Ave. Centre Hall, and one hour prior to the service on Tuesday. The funeral will be at 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, April 26, 2011, at the church, with the Rev. Scott A. Klimke officiating. Burial will be at Centre County Memorial Park, 1032 Benner Pike, State College, Centre Co, PA In lieu of flowers, contributions in her memory may be made to St. Luke Lutheran Church P. O. Box 331, Centre Hall, Potter Twp, Centre Co, PA 16828. An on line guest book can be signed or condolences sent to the family at www.heintzelmanfuneralhome.com.
Published in Centre Daily Times on April 21, 2011

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Sarah married Clyde "Buck" E. DECKER on 1 Oct 1941. Clyde died on 27 Apr 1998. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Baptism: Centre Hall, Potter Twp, Centre Co, PA
• Religion: Member of St. Luke Lutheran Church, Centre Hall, Potter Twp, Centre Co, PA
• Education: 1941; Graduated from Centre Hall Potter High School
• Residence: 12 Jan 2007, Centre Hall, Potter Twp, Centre Co, PA

Notes:

Brooks, Lois Virginia

Lois Virginia Brooks August 28, 1924 - June 5, 2008 Lois Virginia Brooks, 83, of Centre Hall, went home to be with her Lord, on Thursday, June 5, 2008, at Mount Nittany Medical Centre, State College, Centre Co, PA in State College. She was born August 28, 1924, in Potter Twp, a daughter of the late Ralph G. and Ethel Long Homan. On January 23, 1942, she married G. William "Bill" Brooks who preceded her in death on January 4, 1994. Lois graduated in 1941 from Centre Hall Potter High School. She and her husband farmed for may years in Miles Twp. Later she ran the office of the Black Hawk Limestone Quarry, owned and operated by her husband and brother-in-law, from 1967 until 1981. In her younger years, Lois was an avid and successful hunter. She enjoyed gardening and was a longtime member of the Centre Hall Garden Club. Mrs. Brooks is survived by two daughters, Beverly K. Brooks of Centre Hall, Jeanette Wolfe and her husband Thomas of Rebersburg; a son, Marshall W. Brooks and his wife Linda, of Centre Hall; four grandchildren, Karen Guissanie and her husband Robert, of Lewisburg, Rebecca Palm and her husband Marty, of Danville, Jason Brooks and his wife Judy, of Rebersburg, and Todd Brooks and his wife Liz, of Bloomsburg; and seven great-grandchildren, Kyle and Derek Guissanie, Ryan, Kevin and Addelyn Palm, and Miles and Clara Brooks; one sister, Sarah Decker of Centre Hall; one brother, Evan Homan and his wife Lorna, of Rebersburg. In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by three brothers, George W. Homan, Robert L. Homan and Donald M. Homan. She was baptized in the St. Luke Lutheran Church in Centre Hall, where she was an active and faithful member. Lois sang in the church choir for many years and was a member of the church's sewing group. Friends will be received from 6 :00 to 8:00 p. m., Sunday, June 8, 2008, at St. Luke Lutheran Church, 301 N. PA Ave., Centre Hall, Potter Twp, Centre Co, PA . The funeral will be at 10:00 a. m., Monday, June 9, 2008 at the church, with the Rev. Dr. Barry Folmar officiating. Burial will be at Centre County Memorial Park, 1032 Benner Pike, State College, Centre Co, PA In lieu of flowers, contributions in her memory may be made to St. Luke Lutheran Church, P. O. Box 331, Centre Hall, Potter Twp, Centre Co, PA 16828. A guest book can be signed or condolences sent to the family at www.heintzelmanfuneralhome.com.
Published in the Centre Daily Times on 6/6/2008.

Baptism:
St. Luke Lutheran Church

Died:
Mount Nittany Medical Center

Lois married G. William "Bill" BROOKS on 23 Jan 1942. G. died on 4 Jan 1994. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Residence: 12 Jan 2007, Miles Twp, Centre Co, PA,

Family/Spouse: Sarah Catherine MUTHERSBAUGH. Sarah was born on 14 Dec 1931 in Barrville, Mifflin Co, PA; died on 25 Oct 2003. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Occupation: Employed by Balfurd Cleaners in State College for nearly 38 years, retiring in 2005
• Religion: Member of St. Luke Lutheran Church
• Education: 1959; Graduate of Penns Valley Area High School

Notes:

Homan, David G. View/Sign Guest Book

David G. Homan February 20, 1941 - February 24, 2009 David G. Homan, 68, of Centre Hall, died Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2009, at the Wynwood House in Centre Hall, after six months of illness, as a result of complications from a brain tumor. He was born Feb. 20, 1941, in Spring Twp, a son of the late George W. and Ruth A. Burris Homan. On Feb. 14, 1960, he married Mary H. Spayd, who survives at home. David was a 1959 Graduate of Penns Valley Area High School. He was employed by Balfurd Cleaners in State College for nearly 38 years, retiring in 2005. An active member of St. Luke Lutheran Church, he served several terms on church council, and served on the property committee, devoting many hours to church maintenance. He was also a member of the A.S.A Umpires Association, having served as a softball umpire for many years; and was a member of the Centre Hall Farmer's and Businessmen's Association. David enjoyed bowling, having bowled on several leagues. His proudest accomplishment was rolling a 300 game. He also enjoyed hunting and especially the hunting trips to Colorado with family and friends; and spending time at their hunting camp. In addition to his wife, David is survived by one son, Bryan David Homan and his wife, Crystal, of Bellefonte; two daughters, Sylvia Jane Auman and her husband, Brian, of Centre Hall, and Judith Lorraine Homan, of Sanborton, N.H.; two grandchildren, Stephanie Marie Homan, of Bellefonte, Centre Co, PA 16828. A guest book can be signed or condolences sent to the family at www.heintzelmanfuneralhome.com.
Published in the Centre Daily Times on 2/25/2009

Died:
Wynwood House,

David married Mary Helen SPAYD on 14 Feb 1960. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

J.E. married J.A.J. CONDO [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Residence: 12 Jan 2007, State College, Centre Co, PA,

Family/Spouse: Tina Louise STRUBLE. Tina was born on 12 Sep 1959 in Bellefonte, Centre Co, PA; died on 5 Sep 2013. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Residence: 12 Jan 2007, Bellefonte, Centre Co, PA
• Residence: 24 Feb 2009, Bellefonte, Centre Co, PA

Family/Spouse: Robert William PERRY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Residence: 24 Feb 2009, Madisonburg, Miles Twp, Centre Co, PA

Bruce married Brenda Lee WATT-HAMEROFF on 24 Jun 1995 in Clearfield, Clearfield Co, PA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Residence: 12 Jan 2007, Centre Hall, Potter Twp, Centre Co, PA

Family/Spouse: Diane E. GEPHART. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Residence: 12 Jan 2007, Williamsport, Lycoming Co, PA
• Residence: 24 Feb 2009, Williamsport, Lycoming Co, PA

Family/Spouse: Daniel WOLFE. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Residence: 12 Jan 2007, Coburn, Penn Twp, Centre Co, PA
• Residence: 24 Feb 2008, Coburn, Penn Twp, Centre Co, PA

Family/Spouse: Terry CRISSINGER. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Residence: 12 Jan 2007, Centre Hall, Potter Twp, Centre Co, PA

Family/Spouse: Ginny ?. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Residence: 12 Jan 2007, Centre Hall, Potter Twp, Centre Co, PA
• Residence: 24 Sep 2008, Runny Springs, CA

Family/Spouse: Donna ?. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Residence: 12 Jan 2007, Centre Hall, Potter Twp, Centre Co, PA

Family/Spouse: Norma Jean ?. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Patty ?. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Residence: 12 Jan 2007, Centre Hall, Potter Twp, Centre Co, PA

Family/Spouse: Gay J. ARNEY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Residence: 12 Jan 2007, Centre Hall, Potter Twp, Centre Co, PA

B.J. married P.C. DIETRICH [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Residence: 20 Apr 2011, Spring Mills, Gregg Twp, Centre Co, PA

Family/Spouse: James SHUNK. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Occupation: Employed in Dean's Office, Undergraduate Studies in College of Liberal Arts at Penn State for 26 years
• Religion: Member of St. Luke Lutheran Church in Centre Hall
• Education: 1961; Graduated from Penns Valley Area High School
• Residence: 5 Jun 2008, Centre Hall, Potter Twp, Centre Co, PA
• Residence: 12 Jul 2015, Centre Hall, Potter Twp, Centre Co, PA

Notes:

Beverly K. Brooks

Beverly (Bev) Kay Brooks September 9, 1942 July 12, 2015 Beverly (Bev) Kay Brooks, 72, of Centre Hall, passed away Sunday, July 12, 2015, at Hershey Medical Center. She was born September 9, 1942, in Bellefonte, a daughter of the late G. William (Bill) and Lois Virginia Homan Brooks. Bev graduated from Penns Valley High School, Spring Mills, in 1961, where she was enrolled in the school's Business Curriculum. She was employed as a secretary in the Dean's Office for Undergraduate Studies in the College of Liberal Arts at Penn State University for twenty six years. Beverly was a faithful member of St. Luke Lutheran Church in Centre Hall having been baptized there. In 1993, she played a major role in compiling a church cookbook which was sold as a fundraiser for the installation of a ramp at the front entrance of the church. As a former member of the Centre Hall Garden Club, she had served as the club's president for four years. Beverly loved gardening, was well known for her many beautiful African Violets, most of which she grew from leaf cuttings. She enjoyed feeding the birds and squirrels at her house. One of her deep interests was working with genealogies. Following her retirement, Beverly found tracing her family roots and writing biographies about her ancestors to be a very rewarding hobby. Today, many of her completed family histories can be found on the shelves of both the Bellefonte and Aaronsburg Historical Libraries. Most importantly, she loved spending time with her nieces and nephews and grand nieces and nephews. Surviving Ms. Brooks is one sister, Jeanette B. Wolfe and her husband, Thomas, of Rebersburg; one brother, Marshall W. Brooks and his wife, Linda, of Centre Hall; two nieces, Karen Guissanie and her husband, Rob, of Lewisburg, and Rebecca Palm and her husband, Marty, of Danville; two nephews, Jason Brooks and his wife, Judy, of Rebersburg, and Todd Brooks and his wife, Liz, of Bloomsburg; and her eight grandnieces and grandnephews, Kyle and Derek Guissanie, Ryan, Kevin and Addy Palm, and Miles, Clara and Elena Brooks. Friends will be received from 6-8 p.m. Wednesday, July 15, 2015, at St. Luke Lutheran Church, 301 North Pennsylvania Ave., Centre Hall. The funeral will be at 10:00 a.m. Thursday, July 16, 2015, at the church with the Reverend Scott Klimke officiating. Burial will follow in Centre County Memorial Park, State College. In lieu of flowers, contributions in her memory may be made to St. Luke Lutheran Church, P.O. Box 331, Centre Hall, PA 16828 or to Penns Valley EMS, 106 Ross Hill Road, Spring Mills, PA 16875. A guest book can be signed or condolences sent to the family at www.heintzelmanfuneralhome.com
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Published in Centre Daily Times on July 14, 2015

Died:
Hershey Medical Center

Other Events and Attributes:

• Residence: 5 Jun 2008, Miles Twp, Centre Co, PA,
• Residence: 12 Jul 2015, Rebersburg, Miles Twp, Centre Co, PA

Family/Spouse: Thomas WOLFE. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Residence: 5 Jun 2008, Centre Hall, Potter Twp, Centre Co, PA
• Residence: 12 Jul 2015, Centre Hall, Potter Twp, Centre Co, PA

Family/Spouse: Linda ?. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Residence: 25 Oct 2003, Rebersburg, Miles Twp, Centre Co, PA

Family/Spouse: Tim LEITCH. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Residence: 25 Oct 2003, Rebersburg, Miles Twp, Centre Co, PA