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Confer, Gene A

Confer, Gene A[1]

Male 1941 - 2019  (78 years)

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  • Name Confer, Gene A 
    Nickname Snuffy 
    Birth 29 Apr 1941  Howard, Centre County, Pennsylvania, United States Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Gender Male 
    Cemetery Schencks Cemetery, Howard Township, Centre County, Pennsylvania, United States Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Schencks Cemetery 
    Address:
    Schencks Cemetery 
    Graduation 1960  Wingate, Centre County, Pennsylvania, United States Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Address:
    Bald Eagle Area High School 
    Death 17 May 2019  Howard, Centre County, Pennsylvania, United States Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Obituary 18 May 2019  State College, Centre County, Pennsylvania, United States Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Centre Daily Times 
    • Gene A. "Snuffy" Confer Gene A." Snuffy" Confer, 78, of Howard passed away on Friday, May 17, 2019 at his home with his family by his side. He was born in Howard on April 29,1941, a son of the late Donald H. and Elizabeth Vonada Confer. Gene was a graduate of Bald Eagle High class of 1960. On October 21, 1977 he was united in marriage to Judith A. Shope. She survives at their home in Howard.He is also survived by his daughter,Tonya L. ( Ronald ) Fisher of Blanchard and two grandchildren, Clayton J. and Abagail Butler, and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by brothers, Paul,Ray,Edward,Richard,Donald, and Ronald, and sisters, Ruby Leathers and Janet Bowman. He was a active member of the Howard United Methodist Church, and was a post member of both the Howard V.F.W. and the Beech Creek American Legion. He was an avid hunter and fisherman and belonged to the Jacksonville Hunting Club for 59 years. Gene was employed by Corning Glass where he retired after 30 years of service. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Air Force during the Korean Conflict. Funeral services will be held on Monday, May 20, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. at Howard United Methodist Church,144 W. Main Street, Howard with Pastor Craig Rose officiating. Friends will be received from 10:00 a.m. until the service at the church. Memorial contributions may be made to Susqe- hanna Home Care and Hospice, 1100 Grampian Blvd.,4 South, Williamsport, Pa. 17701-1909 0r to the American Lung Assoc.,55 W. Wacker Drive, Suite1150, Chicago, Il. 60601. Online condolences may be made at www.kader-neff.com
    _FSFTID G6D3-VSZ 
    _UID 8E21D1AEA4D944B39718FE96C37133236F33 
    Burial Howard Township, Centre County, Pennsylvania, United States Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Address:
    Schencks Cemetery 
    Oldest Known Ancestors
    Paternal Line: Philip Confer,   b. Abt 1764, Pennsylvania, United States Find all individuals with events at this locationd. Oct 1831, Haines Township, Centre County, Pennsylvania, United States Find all individuals with events at this location
    Maternal Line: Emma Hoy,   b. 25 Nov 1875, Porter Township, Clinton County, Pennsylvania, United States Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 8 Sep 1955, Marion Township, Centre County, Pennsylvania, United States Find all individuals with events at this location
    Person ID I11096  Family Tree
    Last Modified 3 Jul 2023 

    Father Confer, Donald Hewitt,   b. 15 Apr 1901, Howard Township, Centre County, Pennsylvania, United States Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 10 Feb 1969, Howard, Centre County, Pennsylvania, United States Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 67 years) 
    Mother Vonada, Elizabeth P,   b. 28 Jan 1902, Marion Township, Centre County, Pennsylvania, United States Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 27 Nov 1973, Lock Haven, Clinton County, Pennsylvania, United States Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 71 years) 
    Marriage 30 Nov 1920  [2
    Family ID F2378  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family Shope, Judith A,   b. UNKNOWN 
    Marriage 21 Oct 1977 
    Children 
     1. Living
    Family ID F3740  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
    Last Modified 3 Jul 2023