State College, Pennsylvania
Elizabeth J. Young April 10, 1919 - June 6, 2010 Elizabeth J. "Libby" Young, 91, of Pleasant Gap, passed away on Sunday, June 6, 2010, at Lock Haven Hospital Extended Care Facility. Born on April 10, 1919, in North Bessemer, Pa., she was a daughter of the late Roy and Eva (Askey) Brobeck. On Feb. 17, 1940, in Burnham, she was married to Elwood D. Young, who preceded her in death on Oct. 5, 1989. From 1969 until her retirement in 1983, was employed in Food Services at Penn State University. She was a member of the Pleasant Gap United Methodist Church and also a member of the Jennie Florey Sunday School Class. She loved her church, enjoyed playing bingo, reading, and until recently, taking bus trips. Libby was a good mother and grandmother and will be missed by family, friends, and neighbors. She is survived by three daughters, Eva Roe (Charles), of Bath, Joyce Wheatley (Daniel), of Crofton, Md., and Cynthia Baker (John), of Bellefonte; two sons, Lynn S. Young (Glenna), of Waynesville, N.C., and Timothy Young, of Pleasant Gap; two sisters, Mildred Conklin, of Nittany and Loretta Lucas, of Bellefonte; six grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by a son, Elwood Roy Young on Dec. 19, 1944, and a brother, Earl Brobeck on Dec. 26, 1950. Family will receive friends on Thursday, June 10, 2010, from 6-8 p.m. at the Mark D. Heintzelman Funeral and Cremation Services, 226 S. Pennsylvania Ave., Centre Hall and from 10 AM until time of funeral services at Pleasant Gap United Methodist Church, 179 S. Main Street, Pleasant Gap. Funeral Services will be held on Friday, June 11, 2010, beginning at 11 a.m. at Pleasant Gap United Methodist Church with the Reverend Thomas Osif officiating. Interment will follow at Union Cemetery in Bellefonte. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Libby's memory to the Memorial Fund at Pleasant Gap United Methodist Church, 179 S. Main Street, Pleasant Gap, PA 16823. Obituary available at www.heintzelmanfuneralhome.com.
Read MoreI ususally sat behind Libby at church and I always remember her wonderful smile and she was always first to say hello to you. My thoughts and prayers are with the family. It is hard to lose a mother, but rest assured, she will be with you everyday in memories.
Pat and Timmy Benford
June 10, 2010 | Centre Hall, PA
Cindy, John and Family
Our thoughts and prayers go out to you at this difficult time. Your mother is at peace now and watching over all of you.
Nell & Karen Zerby
June 09, 2010 | Bellefonte, PA
Cindy, John and Family: Our thoughts and prayers are with you. We will always remember what a dear, sweet, and positive woman your Mother was. We can all learn from her example. With Love, Linda & Bob Altamura
June 09, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are with you all during this sad time. Libby was a very special lady. ...Sandy McBride
Sandy McBride
June 09, 2010 | State College, PA
Dear Cindy and Family:
Our thoughts and prayers are with your family in the loss of your beloved mother.
Sincerely,
Gary and Rhonda Perryman
June 09, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are with your family and I will sure miss her and always remember the kind things she did for mom and the laughs we had together. God bless you Aunt Libby and now your new home is with the Lord. I really did love you. Don Young
June 09, 2010
