Vikki J. Ammerman, 73, of State College, passed away on Monday, May 19, 2025, at Mount Nittany Medical Center. Born on March 4, 1951, in Bellefonte, she was the daughter of the late Albert H. and Hazel K. (Sayers) Putt. On May 13, 2006, in State College, she married William R. “Bill” Ammerman, who survives at home.
Vikki was a 1969 graduate of Bellefonte Area High School and earned her CNA certification from Centre County Vo-Tech. She worked at various nursing facilities, including Centre Care and Brookline, retiring in 2010.
She was a longtime member of Grace Lutheran Church in State College. Vikki had a love for collecting trinkets and keepsakes and enjoyed reading, following politics, and having lively discussions on the subject. She had a deep appreciation for Celtic music and attended many concerts over the years.
Vikki and Bill shared a love of travel, especially trips to Disney World in Florida. Together, they visited in 2006, 2007, 2015, 2017, 2018, and 2022.
Earlier in life, Vikki and her first husband, the late Lynn Hook, Sr., owned and operated the local Bardon Homes.
She is survived by her loving husband, Bill; her son, Lynn Hook, Jr. of Port Matilda; and her sister, Emmy Walk, and husband, Grant, also of Port Matilda.
In addition to her parents, Vikki was preceded in death by her first husband, Lynn Hook, Sr., in 1996, and her brother, Thomas Putt, in 2019.
Visitation will be held on Friday, May 23, 2025, from 11:00 AM to 12:00 noon, followed by the funeral service at 12:00 PM, at Grace Lutheran Church, 205 S. Garner St., State College, with Pastor Carolyn Hetrick and Pastor Scott Schul officiating. Burial will follow at Centre County Memorial Park in State College.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to:
• Pets Come First, 2451 General Potter Highway, Centre Hall, PA 16828
• Grace Lutheran Church, 205 S. Garner St., State College, PA 16801
Arrangements are under the care of Daughenbaugh Funeral Home, Inc., Milesburg, PA. An online guest book and condolences may be shared at www.daughenbaughfuneralhome.com.