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Jeffrey Spearly Obituary
Born July 11, 1958, in Bellefonte, he was the son of Grove and the late Edna Gales Spearly. On Nov. 28, 1987, he married Janet Rusonis of DuBois, who survives.
In addition to his wife and father, Jeff is survived by a daughter, Katherine Lynn Spearly of Boalsburg; two siblings, John Lloyd Spearly and his wife, Lauren Lykens Spearly of State College, Jacqueline Louise Spearly and her partner Attila Puskar of Spinnerstown, and a sister-in-law, Diane Hawk Spearly of State College. He was preceded in death by an infant son, David James Spearly and a brother, James Luther Spearly.
Jeff was a State High alum class of 1977 and graduated from the Pennsylvania State University with degrees in accounting, vocational industrial education, and a PhD in workforce education and development. He served as the Senior Director of Learning and Development for Penn State Executive Programs until his retirement in 2018 after 36 years with the university.
An avid golfer, he was a member of the Centre Hills Country Club, Penn State Quarterback Club, and the Nittany Lion Club. He was also a life member of the Penn State Alumni Association, served as a faculty advisor for the Penn State Women's Golf team, and was a Penn State Basketball Booster.
A visitation will be held Friday, June 5, 2020, from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. at Koch Funeral Home, 2401 S. Atherton Street, State College. We will be observing social distancing practices.
Memorial contributions may be made in Jeff's memory to the Penn State Blue Band, 101 O. Richard Bundy Blue Band Building, University Park, PA 16802 (make checks payable to Penn State University and put "Jeffrey Spearly Memorial" in the memo line) or the Penn State Women's Golf Team by visiting nittanylionclub.com and selecting "Make a Gift".
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.
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Barbara Strasser
June 20, 2020
Dear Janet and Katie,
It was with sadness that today I learned of Jeff's sudden death. I send you loving thoughts and prayers at this difficult time. Our time together at the DuBois Campus was happy and having that relationship continue through State College and beyond has been a privilege. Joe thought highly of you both. Being the strong person you are, with Katie by your side, you will be blessed.
With sympathy and love, Barbara Strasser
Pamela Moore
June 7, 2020
Janet,
Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering when you, Jeff and Katie came out to visit just a few years ago on a lovely Hawaiian vacation. It was wonderful to spend time with you all! I'll keep you in my prayers as you process Jeff's sudden passing into eternal life Blessings dear cousin. Much love, Pam
Martin Rusonis
June 7, 2020
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Della and Ed
June 6, 2020
Janet, We are saddened to hear of the passing of Jeff. He was such a nice person with a beautiful smile. You will be in our thoughts and prayers. May God bless you and your family!
Della and Ed Nasuti
Roger Gates
June 5, 2020
Janet, so sorry to hear the passing of Jeff. I so enjoyed our golf days at Treasure Lake. My heart goes out to you and your family.
Wayne Gersie
June 5, 2020
Janet, I am so sorry for your loss. I had the pleasure of innteracting with Jeff of several occasions. My deepest condolences to you, your daugheter and family.
Connie Caverno
June 4, 2020
To Janet and Katie: There are simply no words to express John and my deepest condolences to you. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
What I wish I could say to Jeff...
Our world was a better place because you were part of it. Thank you, Jeff, for hiring me at Penn State DuBois. Thank you for teaching me that you must genuinely believe in something before you try to promote it to anybody. Thank you for arranging to have Santa make a house call to our girls when they were little. Thank you for calling us on the day that your Katie was born and asking us to hurry up and get to the hospital to meet your new baby daughter. Thanks for meeting John and me at Sharkeys in Latrobe, PA right before we moved south. It was great seeing you, Janet and Katie. I never thought that would be the last time we saw you. May the fairways be green, the cars shiny, and the skies a bright Penn State blue to welcome you to heaven. Rest in Peace. Your friend, Connie
Anne Trout, Kathryn Boothby, Tom Boothby
June 4, 2020
Much sympathy -- You Spearlys have been such a wonderful part of our lives for many years. Take care, Anne, Kathryn, and Tom (from your GS buddies)
Ron Rehmeyer, Joel Confer BMW
June 4, 2020
Dear Janet and family, I am so sad to hear this news and please accept my condolences. Every moment I ever got to spend with Jeff was always wonderful, and he always made sure to make me laugh or smile.
Karen Serago
June 4, 2020
Sending love and prayers to your family.
Jack Jessop-Ellis
June 3, 2020
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
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