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Michael Confer Obituary

Michael L. Confer May 20, 1957 - November 22, 2011 Michael L. Confer, 54, of Howard, passed away Tuesday, Nov. 22, 2011, in Liberty Township. He was born in Lock Haven on May 20, 1957, the son of the late Robert and Anna Shay Confer. He married Robyn Mills Confer, she survives at home. Mike was a graduate of Bald Eagle Area High School and Williamsport Area Community College. He served in the banking industry for over 30 years, he was the manager of the Howard Bank for approximately 20 years and various other banks in the area. He was a former member of the Howard Fire Co. for many years and a member of the Howard Hunting Camp. Mike was an avid outdoorsman. He was a member of the Howard United Methodist Church. Along with his wife, he is survived by one daughter, Dyann M. Confer, of Julian; three step-daughters, Jill, Moriah, and Megan; two sons, Ryan M., of Austin, Texas, and Brandon M. and wife, Paige, of Jacksboro, Tenn.; and one sister, Deb Sneathen and husband, Donnie, of Gillette, Wyo.; four step-grandchildren; two nephews; one niece; and two grand nephews. Funeral will be Sunday, Nov. 27, 2011, at 2 p.m. at the Howard United Methodist Church, 144 W. Main St., Howard, with Pastor Craig Rose officiating. There will be a visitation from 1-2 p.m. at the church prior to the service. Memorial contributions may be made to the ALS Assoc. Development Dept., 27001 Agoura Rd., Suite 250, Calabasas Hills, CA 91301. Online condolences can be made at www.Kader-Neff.com

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Published by Centre Daily Times on Nov. 26, 2011.

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Bill, Sue and Emily Butterworth

December 1, 2011

So sorry for your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers at this most diffucult time.

November 30, 2011

I miss you my friend.

Jeanne Butler-Dehaas

November 29, 2011

To Robin and family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you in this time of grief. I will miss Mikes friendship and smiling face.

Martie Capparelle

November 29, 2011

Robyn and Family,
What an incredible shock to hear of Mike's death. I just saw and spoke with him at the UFMC craft fair. Mike was a very good man with a great heart. Remembering his smile, laugh and hugs will, hopefully, help you all to get through this. God Bless each of you and God Bless Mike.

Martie Capparelle

November 29, 2011

Robyn and Family,
What an incredible shock to hear of Mike's death. I had just seen and talked with Mike at the craft fair at UFMC. He was a good man and I will truly miss him. Please remember his smile, laugh and hugs....it will help you to make it through this. God Bless each of you and God Bless Mike.

November 29, 2011

Robyn: I am so very sorry for your loss. I know how painful these days are. Lee has been gone now two years and it still seems so unreal. I am thinking of you and praying for you. With deepest sympathy -- Debbie Miller

Hallye Fetterolf

November 28, 2011

To Michael's Family; So sorry to hear of Michael's passing. I remember Michael's smile and devilish laugh. I wish you all great memories to cherish and peace. Thinking and praying for all of you. Peace to you Michael.

Hallye Fetterolf
BEA Class of '78

November 28, 2011

Our deepest sympathy to the family of Mike Confer.

Robert D Adams (Class mate)

November 28, 2011

I was very saddened to hear of Mike's death. My thoughts and prayer's are with the family.

Renee' Brown Bellefonte Chamber of Commerce

November 28, 2011

My thoughts and prayers are with you...

Jodi Snook

Cheri Reid

November 28, 2011

Robin and family, Don and I are very sorry to hear of Mike's passing. I just heard today and am sorry I mised the service. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Steve Mondock

November 28, 2011

I am so sorry to hear Mike passed away,I have fond memories of camp and doing the things guys do. He had helped me many times financially and I will miss him.

Carol (McClincy) Leitzell

November 28, 2011

To All of Michael's Family,
On behalf of the BEA Class of 1975, we send our deepest heartfelt condolences. Mike was, and will forever remain, an important part of our class and our memories. He may be gone from this earth but he will never be forgotten.
Rest in Peace Michael.

The Bald Eagle Area Class of 1975

Georgene

November 27, 2011

Dear old friend Robyn, I was so sorry to hear of Mike passing. You have my deepest sympathy. Thoughts and prayers are with you.

Jeff Holter

November 27, 2011

Robin and family, Sorry for your loss. Michael was a good friend growing up. I wish I had seen more of him recently. I'm sure he will be missed.

November 27, 2011

Dear Confer Family;
We are so sorry for your loss. Words cannot express our grief and we can only imagine yours. He was a wonderful dad and husband. He will be missed. You are all in our thoughts and prayers. We are sorry we missed the service but only found out today. Dyann...love you.

Kathryn & Ron Iadarola

Stan & Shawnee Robinson

November 27, 2011

Robin & Family

Our hearts go out to you in your time of sorrow. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Steve and Joyce Lose

November 27, 2011

Our deepest sympathy for you and your family. We haven't seen Mike nearly enough but was a good friend, good father and will miss him dearly. Hope you find peace and understanding as days go by. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you.

November 27, 2011

"Sorry for your loss" Bill Allison (milesburg)

November 27, 2011

My thoughts and prayers are with your family.

Karen Bossert

Glenda Haupt

November 26, 2011

Sorry for your loss

Boone

November 26, 2011

So sorry to learn of your loss. May you find peace and understanding with the passing of time and love of family and friends.

November 26, 2011

Sorry for your loss. Lenny Young

John Brownson

November 26, 2011

Robyn, Moriah, Jill, Megan and family,
I am so sorry to hear of Mike's passing. I am glad to have had the chance to know him and sorry he can't still be here today. I can only hope that the grieving will be as easy for you all as possible. I will be thinking of you all.

Gloria Horner

November 26, 2011

My deepest sympathy to the family. Mike was a good man and a good friend that I did not see nearly often enough.

Denise Bloskey-Krape

November 26, 2011

I was so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.

Jan & David Martinec

November 26, 2011

Our thoughts turn to times of sharing meatloaf dinners, running across the street to just visit, and sharing time with ya'll. Wendy and Erin both called this morning to voice their astonishment and add their thoughts and prayers. Know that you are loved. May the Lord grant you peace at this time of loss.
Wendy Martinec--Preston, Victoria Australia
Erin Puissegur--New Iberia, LA

November 26, 2011

Mike, our good friend we certainly will miss you and thanks for all our talks and fun times.
Condolence to your family
Cindy & Clarence Eick

Dorothy Semple

November 26, 2011

I'm sorry for the loss of your father,grandfather,husband ,uncle ,aunts and wish you all a very peaseful day. I will miss you Mike,and will keep you in my prayers your ex-mother in law.Dorothy

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