Carl E. McCloskey, 73, of rural Bellefonte passed away on Friday, February 18, 2022 at Mount Nittany Medical Center. Carl was born on March 23, 1948 in Bellefonte, a son the late Larry E. and Shirley Haagen McCloskey. On October 14, 1988 he married the former Judy A. Etters McCloskey who survives at home. Also surviving are his children, Jay G. (Karen Nagle) Eckenrode of Bellefonte, Edward McCloskey of Bellefonte, Joseph A. (Tara Davidson) Eckenrode of Snow Shoe and Jonathon McCloskey of Bellefonte; his four grandchildren, Jacey Bowes, Shane Eckenrode, Colton Eckenrode and Chase Eckenrode. He also survived by his brother, Larry E. McCloskey of Bellefonte and his sister Carol (Warren) Wolfe of Alaska.
Carl was a 1966 graduate of Bald Eagle Area High School. He was employed by Boggs Twp. in maintenance and construction. He was of the Methodist faith. He enjoyed farming, hunting and was a huge WWF Wrestling fan.
Family and friends will be received on Tuesday, February 22, 2022 from 1 PM – 2 PM at the Dean K. Wetzler Funeral Home and Cremation Service, Inc., 201 Spring St., Milesburg with the funeral service to follow at 2 PM with Pastor Jeanette Desmond officiating. Burial will be in Fairview Cemetery, Boggs Twp. Centre Co. Memorial contributions may be made to the Yarnell United Methodist Church, 1216 Runville Road, Bellefonte, PA 16823 in memory of Carl E. McCloskey. Funeral Arrangements are under the direction of The Dean K. Wetzler Funeral Home and Cremation Service, Inc. 201 Spring St., Milesburg. Online condolences may be made at www.deankwetzlerfuneralhome.com.