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John Dreibelbis Obituary

John Henry Dreibelbis November 23, 1928 December 6, 2016 John Henry Dreibelbis, 88, of Centre Hall, died Tuesday, December 6, 2016, at Mount Nittany Medical Center. Born November 23, 1928, in Bellefonte he was the son of the late John D. and Anna (Houser) Dreibelbis. On March 18, 1950, in Howard he married Barbara (Long) Dreibelbis who survives in Centre Hall. Henry was a lifetime farmer and was employed by the State College Flower Shop for a period of time. He was also a member of the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation. He was an avid hunter often going on trips out west with the boys but what he enjoyed most was spending time with all his family and putting together jigsaw puzzles. In addition to his wife, Barbara, he is survived by four sons, Kevin (Sheri), of Howard, Gary (Amy), of Jersey Shore, Jeff (Lisa), of James Creek and Mike (Paula), of Duluth, Ga.; two daughters, Diane (Larry) Baney and Carolyn (Bill) Sharer, both of Centre Hall; nine grandchildren, Hunter and Jaxson Dreibelbis, of Jersey Shore, Makayla Dreibelbis, of Spring Mills, Danan Sharer, of Bellefonte, Latisha Stefanko, of Philipsburg, Michelle Saiers, of Bellefonte, Jim Dreibelbis, of Loganton, Jason Baney, of Hughesville and Linda Kay, of Florida; two sisters, Laura Homan and Mae Judy, both of Centre Hall; and nine great grandchildren. Henry was preceded in death by his parents; his son, Dennis Dreibelbis; and a daughter-in-law, Joyce. Friends will be received 10:30-12:30 Friday, December 9, 2016, at Mark D. Heintzelman Funeral and Cremation Services, 226 S. Pennsylvania Avenue, Centre Hall. The funeral services will follow at 12:30 at the funeral home with the Reverend Charles Fitzgerald officiating. Interment will be in Centre County Memorial Park. A guest book can be signed or condolences sent to the family at www.heintzelmanfuneralhome.com

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Published by Centre Daily Times on Dec. 8, 2016.

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SARA LUZIER

December 22, 2016

jeff an family, so sorry to hear of the loss of your father,you have our deepest sympathy,thoughts an prayers,the luzier an scitti families
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Sandee Greene

December 10, 2016

Diane and family,
I know that even though you have a loss, you still have some great memories. I hope those memories will give you comfort. Sending prayers

clyde miller

December 9, 2016

Barb, so sorry to hear about one of my favorite cousins. We remember fondly of your visit to Albuquerque years ago and all the Dreibelbis family reunions and being impressed with his athletic ability and his strength.He was a great cousin.

Barb Barr

December 8, 2016

Barbara and Family,

So sorry to hear Henry passed. Please accept my condolences and know I am thinking of each of you through this grieving period. He was always special and gave me lots of laughs. Onion and butter sandwiches, paper plates, the outhouse and hating pizza are just a few.

May God be with you and help you with your healing process. If there is anything I can do please don't hesitate to contact me.

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