Philip Leroy Hassinger
<p>Philip Leroy Hassinger, 85, of Howard, passed away at home on Tuesday, March 5, 2024. Born on November 1, 1938, in Walker Township, he was the son of the late Gilbert and Dorothy (Lucas) Hassinger. On February 26, 1960, he married his beloved wife, Nancy (Reed) Hassinger, who preceded him in death on December 19, 2012, after sharing 52 years of marriage together. </p><p><br></p><p>Philip worked at the Office of the Physical Plant at Penn State until his retirement. </p><p><br></p><p>He is survived by two daughters, Lois A. Hassinger and Linda L. Young (Jeffrey) both of Howard, three grandchildren, Brooke Repine, Kasha Perry, and Kolette Robinson, and eight great grandchildren, Jaden, Evan, Keegan, Jocelyn, Oakley, Emsley, Maelyn, and Jameson. Also surviving is a sister, Eleanor Leigey of State College.</p><p><br></p><p>In addition to his wife and parents, he was predeceased by an infant son in 1963, Jerry Leroy Hassinger, and siblings: Charles, Gilbert Jr., William, and Dorothy.</p><p><br></p><p>Philip enjoyed several activities that afforded him the chance to be outside; whether he was hunting, fishing, gardening, or just tinkering around with things, he had a smile on his face! He looked forward to going out to eat with family and friends, and spending time at their family cabin, “Yellow Pine.” Philip was also an avid Pittsburgh Steelers fan. More than anything, he loved to spend time with his family, and could always be spotted in the bleachers or on the sidelines cheering on his grandchildren! They were his true joy in life.</p><p><br></p><p>A public viewing will be held on Friday, March 8, 2024, from 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM, at Wetzler Funeral Service, Inc., 206 N. Spring Street, Bellefonte. Funeral Services will begin at noon, at the funeral home, with Pastor Doug Conway officiating. Burial will immediately follow at Zion Cemetery in Bellefonte. </p><p><br></p><p>In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made in memory of Philip to Pets Come First at 2451 General Potter Hwy, Centre Hall, PA 16828, or at www.petscomefirst.net/donate or to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital at 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38108, or at www/stjude.org/donate</p>Obituary
Philip Leroy Hassinger, 85, of Howard, passed away at home on Tuesday, March 5, 2024. Born on November 1, 1938, in Walker Township, he was the son of the late Gilbert and Dorothy (Lucas) Hassinger. On February 26, 1960, he married his beloved wife, Nancy (Reed) Hassinger, who preceded him in death on December 19, 2012, after sharing 52 years of marriage together.
Philip worked at the Office of the Physical Plant at Penn State until his retirement.
He is survived by two daughters, Lois A. Hassinger and Linda L. Young (Jeffrey) both of Howard, three grandchildren, Brooke Repine, Kasha Perry, and Kolette Robinson, and eight great grandchildren, Jaden, Evan, Keegan, Jocelyn, Oakley, Emsley, Maelyn, and Jameson. Also surviving is a sister, Eleanor Leigey of State College.
In addition to his wife and parents, he was predeceased by an infant son in 1963, Jerry Leroy Hassinger, and siblings: Charles, Gilbert Jr., William, and Dorothy.
Philip enjoyed several activities that afforded him the chance to be outside; whether he was hunting, fishing, gardening, or just tinkering around with things, he had a smile on his face! He looked forward to going out to eat with family and friends, and spending time at their family cabin, “Yellow Pine.” Philip was also an avid Pittsburgh Steelers fan. More than anything, he loved to spend time with his family, and could always be spotted in the bleachers or on the sidelines cheering on his grandchildren! They were his true joy in life.
A public viewing will be held on Friday, March 8, 2024, from 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM, at Wetzler Funeral Service, Inc., 206 N. Spring Street, Bellefonte. Funeral Services will begin at noon, at the funeral home, with Pastor Doug Conway officiating. Burial will immediately follow at Zion Cemetery in Bellefonte.
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made in memory of Philip to Pets Come First at 2451 General Potter Hwy, Centre Hall, PA 16828, or at www.petscomefirst.net/donate or to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital at 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38108, or at www/stjude.org/donate
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