H. Marlin "Lefty" Reese, 85 of rural Bellefonte, died at his residence, Saturday, September 8, 2012. He was born May 27, 1927 a son of the late Malcolm C. and Alta Watson Reese. On October 11, 1947, he married the former Barbara J. Confer Reese who survives at home. Lefty was a lineman for TCI for 31 years having retired in 1994. Lefty had also been a Supervisor and Auditor for Boggs Twp., Centre Co. for many years. He was a member of the Runville United Methodist Church. He was a 1944 Graduate of Bellefonte High School. Lefty was a veteran of World War II having served in the US Navy. He loved his mountain, it was his passion. He was an avid hunter and fisherman. He was noted for his story telling. In addition to his wife, he is survived by 2 daughters, Linda K. (Herbert) Emel of Rural Bellefonte and Jean M. (Edward) Jagodzinski of Bel Air, MD. and 1 son, Dennis M. (Karen) Reese of Rural Bellefonte. He is also survived by 2 sisters, Minnie O. Shope of Bellefonte and Verna R. Walker of Runville, and 1 brother, George M. Reese of Linden Hall. 8 grandchildren also survive, Sarah Emel, Melissa Riccardo, Rebecca Emel, Sharon Coleman, Edward Jagodzinski, Jr., Nicole Unger, Ella Reese, and Colleen Lawrence, also surviving are 8 great grandchildren. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by 2 grandchildren, Caleb Reese and Jasmine Reese and 2 brothers and 4 sisters. Funeral Services will be held, Tuesday, September 11, 2012 at 10:00 A.M. at The Runville United Methodist Church, 1216 Runville Road, Bellefonte, Pa. with Pastor Douglas W. Mellott officiating. Friends will be received at The Dean K. Wetzler Funeral Home, Milesburg, Pa. Monday, September 10, 2012 from 6 – 8 P.M. and at The Runville United Methodist Church, Tuesday, September 11, 2012 from 9 – 10 A.M. Burial will be in Advent Cemetery, Boggs Twp., Centre Co., Pa. where Military Honors will be accorded. In lieu of Flowers, Memorial Contributions may be made to The Runville United Methodist Church, 1216 Runville Road, Bellefonte, Pa. 16823
