Angeline P. Hunter

Angeline Leona Place Hunter (Rusty) June 20, 1923- July 21, 2021 State College resident, Angeline Hunter, died on July 21 , 2021 at the Mount Nittany Medical Center. She was born in Dimock Twp Susquehanna, PA on June 20, 1923 to the late Vivian Eliza Risley and Ralph Lindley Place.

In Springville, PA, Angeline graduated from Springville High school in 1940. She attended Ridley Secretarial School, Binghamton, Broome Co., N.Y. 1941, and was employed by the Domestic Finance Corporation and the Binghamton Boy’s Club in Binghamton, NY. In 1961 she received a BS in Home Economics Education Penn State University and in 1977, she received a MS in Recreation and Parks and Outdoor Leadership at Penn State University.

In State College she was a Girl Scout troop leader for many different age groups in the 50’s and 60’s. In 1957 she attended Edith Macy for the Juliette Low International Friendship Conference. In 1958 she was a Juliette Low Observer in Great Britain. In the 60’s she was a counselor for All-State National Girl Scout Encampments for 8 years. In 1963 she did professional work in Girl Scouting as the Executive Director in State College. 1964-1974 she as was a Field Director, Adult Education Director and Personnel Services Director in the Hemlock Girl Scout Council. She taught an Outdoor Education course at Penn State. She attended St. Paul’s United Methodist church and was a women’s circle leader. She was St Paul’s Woman of the year in 1996. She worked with the American Camping Association, and the Genealogical Society. She had a love for family, friends, Girl Scouting, photography, gardening, genealogy and travel.

She is survived by her children, Jacqueline Coble, of Dubois, PA, and Suzanne Park and her husband, Thomas Park, of Tyrone, PA. She is also survived by her grandchildren and great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Kenneth Hunter, daughter Barbara Bradley Woodfill, sister Shirley Elaine Beard Fairchild, son in law Gary Coble.

A Memorial Service will be held on Tuesday, July 27, 2021 at 11 AM at St. Paul’s United Methodist Church of State College by Rev. Becky McGee.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Paul’s United Methodist Church, 250 E College Ave., State College, PA 16801.

Arrangements are under the care of Koch Funeral Home, State College. Online condolences and signing of the guest book may be entered at www.kochfuneralhome.com.