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Betty Grubb Obituary

Betty Louise Grubb June 10, 1923 February 19, 2015 Betty Louise Grubb, 91, of Huntingdon, passed away on Thursday, February 19, 2015, at Westminster Woods, in Huntingdon, where she has lived for the past five years. Born June 10, 1923, in Johnstown, she was the daughter of the late Lewis and Katoria Flick Bailey. On October 23, 1943, in State College, she married Donald A. Grubb who preceded her in death on July 18, 2004. Together they managed a farm off Nixon Road in State College for forty years. She is survived by three children, Thomas A. Grubb, of Port Richy, Fla., Jean Grubb Sargeant and her husband, Bruce, of Venice, Fla. and Donald R. Grubb and his wife, Carol, of Petersburg; one sister, Lula "Sis" Dreibelbis, of State College; six grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews; and four sister-in-laws. Betty attended State College Schools. She was a member of Pine Hall Lutheran Church. Betty enjoyed camping, painting, gardening and collecting recipe books. As a young lady she worked at the original Schlow Library and during the war she worked at the Weiss Store. Visitation will be from 1-3 p.m. on Sunday, February 22, 2015, at Koch Funeral Home, 2401 South Atherton Street, State College. Funeral service will follow at 3:00 p.m. at the funeral home with the Reverend Greg Harbaugh officiating. Burial will be in Pine Hall Cemetery. Arrangements are under the care of Koch Funeral Home, State College. Online condolences and signing of the guest book may be entered at www.kochfuneralhome.com or visit us on Facebook.

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Published by Centre Daily Times on Feb. 21, 2015.

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Tyler Sargeant

March 6, 2015

Rest in peace Grandma. I'll always remember your scrapple breakfast and you trying to scrub my birthmark off of my left cheek.

Tandy Stewart

March 3, 2015

Dear Jean, Tom,
Donnie, and family,
I was so sorry to hear about your mother. She was such a fun lady. She was an excellent cook and I always looked forward to visiting with her at the farm.

Linda Bunker Salyers

March 3, 2015

Tom, Jean and Donnie, I will miss your Mom and our phone calls and the friendship and love she always showed me. She called and comforted me when my Mom died, she always had the words I needed to hear. She was my "other" Mother! That's the way she always signed her cards and letters to me! I truly loved her that way. I understand your grief and my heart hurts for all of you. I am sorry I was away and didn't know until 2/26. I would love to have been there to honor her life. Many thanks to you Donnie for letting me know. God Bless You All!

February 23, 2015

Dear Jean,Tom,and Don and families, I am deeply sorry for your loss. I enjoyed my visits to see Betty over the last two years. I will miss seeing her. Such a beautiful and kind lady. We enjoyed talking about all the people we both knew. Prayers for healing and fond memories of your mother for all of you. Donna Strouse,Bellefonte,Pa.

Pierson McCallum, Dwyer HS JV Place Kicker

Carolyn Ford

February 22, 2015

Pierson McCallum, Great-Grandson

Carolyn Ford

February 22, 2015

Stacia Louise Grubb McCallum

Carolyn Ford

February 22, 2015

Pierson Charles McCallum, Great-Grandon, and Stacia Louise Grubb McCallum, Grand-Daughter.

Carolyn Ford

February 22, 2015

Carolyn Ford

February 22, 2015

Sending condolences to Betty's, Nana's, family and friends brings back so many memories of her. As my mother-in-law she taught me about canning and freezing, and appreciating her life as a farmer's wife. She baked the highest pies and the best golden raisin-filled cookies.

For my daughter, Stacia Louise, she was a kind and attentive grandmother keeping her overnight many times when small and when she was older, taking her camping with Pap-Pap. For Stacia, the time spent with them was special and important to her.

We tell Pierson Charles McCallum, her great-grandson, all the stories so both her memory and Pap-Pap's will live on.

No matter how long someone has lived, it is always sad when they leave. She was a great lady.

Love, Carolyn Ford

February 22, 2015

Tom and Stacia .. our thoughts and prayers are with you and your entire family in this time of loss.
Kenneth & Donna Deardorff Varcoe

Jennifer Sargeant-Bentley

February 22, 2015

My brother and I have so many fond memories. Grandma Grubab made the best spaghetti in the world. Her carpets smelled of beautiful perfume, which made sliding down the stairs in her "slippery" night gowns so much more enjoyable! The basement frig always had birch bark beer and fudge. She captivated us with her stories and we will never forget them.

Lana Way Salisbury

February 21, 2015

Tom, Jeannie, and Don: Much sympathy from our family to yours. There are so many warm memories.

Vicki Kephart Scheirer

February 21, 2015

Jean, Tom, Donny, and your families, It is with a heavy heart I read your Mom's obituary this morning. I have many fond memories of your Mom as we grew up. She was such a beautiful and classy lady. I hope your memories will bring you smiles and joy. I ask God to give you strength and comfort you with his peace in the coming days. I am recovering from shoulder surgery and will not be able to attend the service but I will be thinking of you.

Jean Sargeant

February 21, 2015

Dear Mom, Thank you for waiting for me to arrive. I have and will think of you everyday. I will miss our daily phone calls. I love you, Jeannie

Richard Markle

February 21, 2015

My condolences to the whole family. I remember many, many years ago of suggesting to Betty, who was suffering from a cold, that she should try some brandy with honey. She asked if this would help, and I replied if it didn't help the cold, she would at least sleep easier. May God bless you all.

Mitch McCallum

February 21, 2015

I am saddened by your loss. Stacia had very fond memories and the few times I met her she was a wonderful,supportive and eloquent person. May God be with you and your family during these sad times.

February 21, 2015

Hi Donny & Carol.
Not a day goes by that I don't think of Betty. She was certainly my best friend here at Elmcroft. My heart aches for you. If you find the stitchery I did for her, I would appreciate it if you would let me have it. It will remind me that she still lives in my heart.
Thanks, Love, Mary Harrison ([email protected])

Alice Hocker

February 21, 2015

Jean and family,
So sorry for your loss. You are in my prayers.

Alice Kline Hocker

Carol Grubb

February 21, 2015

Betty - you were more than a "mother-in-law" to me - I will especially miss your stories! I will always love you.

February 21, 2015

So sorry for your loss . Frank Gibboney

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