Obituary of Betty Jean Homan , 49

Betty Jean Homan, 49, of Centre Hall, died Wednesday, January 19, 2011, at Mt. Nittany Medical Center at State College.

She was born May 20, 1961, in Bellefonte, a daughter of Claude M. and Linda L. Weaver Homan who survive at home.

Betty graduated from the Centre Intermediate Unit in 1982, and had been involved with Skills, Strawberry Fields and Sunny Days programs.

She was a member or Zion Lutheran Church in Boalsburg. Betty enjoyed spending time with her family, going to tractor pulls, spending time at Grange Fair and attending programs at Beacon Lodge. She had a special affinity for animals and loved having her dogs and cats around her. Betty was perfectionist in many ways, and would go to great lengths to have a throw rug lying perfectly in it’s place.

In addition to her parents, she is survived by a sister Patty Thompson and her husband Neal Sr. of Spring Mills; her niece Casey and her nephew Neal with whom she loved to spend time.

Friends will be received from 1 – 2:30 p. m. Sunday, January 23, 2011 at Mark D. Heintzelman Funeral and Cremation Service, 226 S. Pennsylvania Ave. Centre Hall. A memorial service will follow immediately at 2:30 at the funeral home. Burial will be private at the convenience of the family.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in her memory may be made to The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, Donor services, P. O. Box 4072, Pittsfield, MA 02102; or to Strawberry Fields, 3054 Enterprise Dr., State College, PA 16801.

A guest book can be signed or condolences sent to the family at www.heintzelmanfuneralhome.com.