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Ethel C. Rockey

Ethel C. Rockey January 20, 1929 June 9, 2013 Ethel C. Rockey, 84, pas
sed away peacefully at Wynwood House in Centre Hall, on June 9, 2013
. She was born Jan. 20, 1929, in Castanea, a daughter of Richard H. an
d Viola E. (Boone) McCaleb. A graduate of Lock Haven High School, sh
e owned and operated Rockey's Drive In Restaurant and Rockey's Auto Sa
les on Hogan Boulevard in Mill Hall. A devoted daughter, caring sister
, dedicated wife and loving mother, Ethel found her greatest joy in nu
turing children and being a nanny for several families. She was an ac
tive member in the First Baptist Church in Lock Haven, relocating to B
ellefonte in 1982. She attended Park Forest Baptist Church in State Co
llege and enjoyed many years of teaching Sunday school. Preceded in de
ath by her husband of 63 years, Robert E. Rockey; along with her siste
, Barbara Ruth Heimer; and a daughter, Barbara Jean. She is survive
d by five sons, Richard E. Rockey (Anna), of Mill Hall, Gary R. Rocke
y (Pamela), of Lock Haven, Jonathan E. Rockey (Judy), of State College
, Steven E.H. Rockey (Mary), of OH, Keith N. Rockey (Lori), of Danvill
e; a daughter, Patricia E. Hoffman (Randolph) of Centre Hall; 17 grand
children; and three great-grandchildren. A public visitation will be h
eld on Thursday, June 13, 2013, from 12:30 p.m., at Wetzler Funeral Se
vice, Inc., 206 N. Spring St., Bellefonte, Centre Co, PA 16823. The f
uneral service will follow visitation at 2:30 p.m. at the funeral home
, with Pastor Steven E.H. Rockey and Pastor K.R. Mele officiating. Bur
ial will follow in Jacksonville Cemetery, Marion Township. Memorial co
tributions may be made to Way Truth Life Radio, 2020 Cato Ave., Stat
e College, PA 16801. Online condolences may be made to the family at w
ww.wetzlerfuneralhome.com

Published in Centre Daily Times on June 11, 2013
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Ethel C. Rockey

June 11, 2013

The Express

Ethel C. Rockey, 84, passed away peacefully at Wynwood House in Centr
e Hall, on Saturday, June 9, 2013.

She was born Jan. 20, 1929 in Castanea, a daughter of Richard H. and V
iola E. (Boone) McCaleb.

A graduate of Lock Haven High School, she owned and operated Rockey'
s Drive In Restaurant and Rockey's Auto Sales on Hogan Boulevard, Mil
l Hall.

A devoted daughter, caring sister, dedicated wife and loving mother, E
thel found her greatest joy in nurturing children and being a nanny fo
several families.

She was an active member in the First Baptist Church in Lock Haven, re
locating to Bellefonte in 1982. She attended Park Forest Baptist Churc
h in State College and enjoyed many years of teaching Sunday school.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 63 years, Robert E. Rockey
, along with her sister, Barbara Ruth Heimer, and a daughter, Barbar
a Jean.

She is survived by five sons, Richard E. Rockey (Anna) of Mill Hall, G
ary R. Rockey (Pamela) of Lock Haven, Jonathan E. Rockey (Judy) of Sta
te College, Steven E.H. Rockey (Mary) of OH, Keith N. Rockey (Lori) o
f Danville; a daughter, Patricia E. Hoffman (Randolph) of Centre Hall
; along with 17 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.

A public visitation will be held on Thursday, June 13, 2013, from 1 t
o 2:30 p.m. at Wetzler Funeral Service, Inc., 206 N. Spring St., Belle
fonte, Centre Co, PA. 16823. The funeral service will follow visitatio
at 2:30 p.m. at the funeral home with Pastor Steven E.H. Rockey an
d Pastor K.R. Mele officiating. Burial will follow in Jacksonville Cem
etery, Marion Township.

Memorial contributions may be made to Way Truth Life Radio, 2020 Cat
o Ave., State College, PA 16801.

Online condolences may be made to the family at www.wetzlerfuneralhome
.com.


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Ethel married Robert E. ROCKEY on 28 Mar 1948. Robert was born on 18 Feb 1926 in Bellefonte, Centre Co, PA; died on 30 Apr 2010 in Centre Hall, Potter Twp, Centre Co, PA; was buried in Jacksonville Cemetery - Jacksonville. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

1. Richard E. ROCKEY
2. Gary R. ROCKEY
3. Jonathan E. ROCKEY
4. Steven E. H. ROCKEY
5. Keith N. ROCKEY
6. Patricia E. ROCKEY
7. Barbara Jean ROCKEY died before 9 Jun 2013.

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Richard married Viola Elizabeth BOONE on 4 May 1928. Viola was born on 5 Dec 1908 in Romola, Curtin Twp, Centre Co, PA; died on 21 Jan 1979; was buried in Jacksonville Cemetery - Jacksonville. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Clarence married Emolyan Vivian MARKLE on 13 Sep 1894. Emolyan was born on 11 Aug 1877 in Centre Co, PA; died on 26 Jun 1950 in Logan Twp, Clinton Co, PA; was buried in Cedar Hill Cemetery. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Joseph + Ellen L. BARNER. Ellen (daughter of Herman BARNER and Catharine KERSTETTER) was born on 9 Aug 1840 in Loganton, Clinton Co, PA; died on 30 Sep 1907 in Walker Twp, Centre Co, PA; was buried in Cedar Hill Cemetery. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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