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Phyllis J. Duck August 20, 1934 - November 24, 2011 Phyllis J. Duck, 77, of Centre Hall, died Thursday, Nov. 24, 2011, at Centre Crest Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Bellefonte. She was born Aug. 20, 1934, in Gregg Township, a daughter of the late Paul and Stella Snyder King. Surviving are her husband, Merrill H. Duck, of Centre Hall; three sons, Phillip Merrill Duck, of Huntingdon, Norman Leon Duck, of State College, and Chester Adam Duck, of Centre Hall; and one daughter, Tina Marie Parada, of Centre Hall. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Susanna May Duck, on Nov. 11, 1953. Following previously stated wishes, there will be no public visitation or services. Burial will be private, at the convenience of the family, at Green Grove Cemetery, rural Spring Mills. In lieu of flowers, contributions in her memory may be made to Centre Crest Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, 501 E. Howard St., Bellefonte, PA 16823. The family wishes to express their deep and sincere appreciation for the excellent care, support and compassion the staff at Centre Crest demonstrated in their caring for Mrs. Duck. A guest book can be signed or condolences sent to the family at www.heintzelmanfunerlhome.com.

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Published by Centre Daily Times on Nov. 27, 2011.

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Jane Houser

December 5, 2011

I am so sorry to hear of your Mom's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you

Miriam Sowers

December 2, 2011

Dear Family, My thoughts are with you all at this sad time. She was a dear and friendly person, and I knew her all my life.
My Sympathy and Prayers

November 30, 2011

May the God and Father of all comfort and tender mercies give you peace during this difficult time.

MaryMargaret

November 30, 2011

my mom will miss her as a room-mate and friend!! Our Prayers are with you

Gerald Goodhart/Shirley O'Hara

November 29, 2011

Duck family, We are sorry to hear about the passing of a loved one. Our sincere deepest sympathy is with you all.

Sandy Wollett

November 29, 2011

Norman and Tina;
My sincere and deepest sympathy during your time of sorrow. May God bless you and your family.
Sandy "Whitehill" Wollett

Dave & T onnie harpster

November 28, 2011

sorry to hear of your loss

Susan Solt

November 27, 2011

sorry to hear about your loss

Sandra Solt

November 27, 2011

sorry to hear about your lose

Pat Gray (Solt)

November 27, 2011

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

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