Bellefonte Area High School Class of 1979

Obituary for Franklin W. Wetzel Sr.
Franklin W. Wetzel, Sr., 63, of Port Matilda, passed away athome on Wednesday, November 1, 2023. Born on October 3,1960, in Bellefonte, he was the son of the late Louis ElmerWetzel, Sr. and Connie Ann (Newman) Wetzel.
Franklin was a graduate of Bellefonte High School. Heworked alongside his father as a logger for several yearsbefore taking a position with Taylor Township.
He is survived by his companion of 30 years, Cathy Corell, his children, SusieParker (Mark), April Butler, and Franklin Wetzel, Jr. (Jena), and fivegrandchildren. Also surviving are his siblings, Lewis Wetzel, Jr., Dave Wetzel,Kevin Wetzel, Tina Peters, and Rose Swatsworth.
In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by a brother, Rick, and a sister,Linda.
Funeral services and burial will be private at the convenience of the family.Arrangements are under the direction of Wetzler Funeral Service, Inc. inBellefonte

(He is in our yearbook page 176, Pic & Info not available...)

Richard Crust Obituary
It is with great sadness to announce the passing of Richard Gerald Crust 63 of Monument, Richard was born April 16,1960 in Howard, PA to Gerald and Sarah Davy Crust. Richard was a 1979 graduate of Bellefonte High School. He enjoyed being outdoors, hunting, fishing, and camping.

On November 22,1997 he married the love of his life the former Belinda McCloskey who survives at home. Together they loved to travel having been to 35 states and 3 countries.

Richard was employed by Bull Rogers Casing in Hobbs, NM until he became disabled and then settled in back home in Pennsylvania.

In addition to his parents Richard was proceeded in death by 2 brothers John and George Crust. He is survived in addition to his wife by his 3 sons Gerald Crust and Shawn Crust both of Lock Haven and Zachery Crust of Monument. 3 daughters April Cother of Phoenix, AZ, Samantha Crust of Lock Haven and Skyler Crust of Monument. 5 grandchildren 3 brothers Robert Crust (Missy) of Spring Mills, Glen Crust of Coudersport and Scott Crust (Pennie)of Mill Hall and 1 sister Katheryn Goodman (Jess) of State college. Also, his favorite pain in the ass sister-in-law Laura Mayes of Monument. And very special lifelong partners in crime Jamie Kitner of Mill Hall and Chad Kitner of Williamsport Numerous nieces, nephews, great nieces, great nephews and 1 great great nephew and 5 God Children

Family and friends will be received from 5-7PM on Sunday, March 3, 2024, at Singer Kader Neff Funeral Home in Howard. Funeral services will take place at 11 AM on Monday, March 4, 2024 at the funeral home.

Memorial donations may be made to Singer-Kader-Neff funeral home in Howard.

Candy Gill (Benner)
November 18, 1961 - November 12, 2022

Candace Evonne Gill was born November 18, 1961, in Bellefonte, PA, and went to the Lord’s
Home on November 12, 2022. She was the beloved wife of David Gill of Lewistown, MT, for 42
years and mother of Amy Myers of Billings, MT. She was a positive, loving, giving, and caring
person who will be greatly missed; we look forward to reuniting with her someday.
Candy enjoyed the outdoors, living in the log cabin home she built with David, and hiking,
camping, fishing, and traveling. Candy was a multi-talented person who enjoyed painting,
gardening, crafts, baking, and cooking. She began performing as a majorette in high school, and
continued this talent by spending many years volunteering at and performing with the Dance
Syndicate of Lewistown, MT, where she was dedicated to helping kids travel to various
competitions. She was a member of the Church of the Nazarene.
Candy is a 1979 graduate of Bellefonte High School and a 1986 nursing graduate of the PascoHernando Community College. Her passion was caring for others, starting her career at the
Central Montana Medical Center, then with Dr. LaFever. Her devotion to the comfort of the
elderly led her to nursing at Valle Vista Manor and CMMC Home Health and Hospice Services,
which allowed her to be cared for by her nurses and close friends at the end of her life.
Candy is survived by her parents Dale and Gail Benner, her siblings Greg and Kimberly, her inlaws Tommie and Wilma Gill, brother and sister-in-law, Dan and Lori Gill, and several nieces and
nephews.
The family would like to extend their thanks to Candy’s friends, family, and medical team for all
the love and support, especially her dear friends and coworkers at CMMC Home Health and
Hospice Services for their love and care.
Friends and family are invited to attend the Celebration of Life at the Fergus Center for
Performing Arts on Saturday, December 3rd at 2pm, with a reception at the Church of the
Nazarene to follow. Candy requested no black attire, and dancers are invited to wear costumes.
In lieu of flowers, cards, or gifts, the family requests donations be made to the Dance Syndicate in
her memory to support the artistic expression of Lewistown youth.

Bellefonte Area High School Class of 1979 updated their business hours.