Elaine M. Detwiler, 86, passed away on Monday, September 3, 2012 at Mount Nittany Medical Center.
She was born June 30, 1926 in warriors Mark, a daughter of the late Robert Ralph and Mabel Amelia Resides Bathurst.
On May 9, 1946 in Cumberland, Maryland, she married John E. Detwiler, who preceded her in death on November 17, 2007.
Elaine graduated from William Harding High School in Warren, Ohio. She was employed by the former G. C. Murphy Stores in Bellefonte and State College, later working at and retiring from the Pennsylvania State University as a secretary.
Having various skills and abilities, she especially enjoyed playing Bingo, playing cards crocheting and bowling
Elaine is survived by her six children; Judy Stuck of Pleasant Gap; Barry J. (Molly) of Bellefonte; Carol Robb (George) of Bellefonte, Jonnie J. (Michelle) of DuBois; Bonnie Gephart (Darrick Rudy) of Rebersburg and Douglas K. (Debra) of Bellefonte. She is also survived by numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren and 1 great great granddaughter.
In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by her step father, Boyd Musser
Friends will be received from 6 – 8 p. m. Thursday, September 6, 2012 at Mark D. Heintzelman Funeral and Cremation Services P. C., 1034 Benner Pike, State College. The funeral will be at 10:30 a. m. Friday September 7, 2012, at the funeral home with the Reverend Andrew Morgan officiating. Interment will be in Centre County Memorial Park.
In lieu of flowers contributions in her memory may be made to Eagle Valley Personal Care Home, 500 Front St. Milesburg, PA 16853 or to Faith United Methodist Church, 512 Hughes St. Bellefonte, PA 16823
A guest book can be signed or condolences sent to the family at www.heintzelmanfuneralhome.com