Individual Details

Death

Sara (Sadie) E. Bechtol Hosterman, 92 of Centre Hall, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, April 12, 2013 at the Wynwood House in Centre Hall.
She was born August 5, 1920 in Spring Mills, a daughter of the late James and Mary Lingle Guisewhite.
On December 3, l938 she married William E. Bechtol who preceded her in death on December 18, l981. On June 25, l988, she married Charles S. Hosterman who survives at home. In addition to Charles, she is survived by his children David A. Hosterman and his wife Virginia of Aaronsburg, Chris S. Hosterman and his wife Linda of rural Spring Mills, Richard C. Hosterman and his wife Sherie of Centre Hall and a daughter Mary Ruth Ripo of Florida. Also surviving are seven step grandchildren and eight step great grandchildren.
Early in life Sadie worked at the Corner Room in State College and later worked at Hosterman’s Market in Centre Hall. She was the last living founding member of the Independent Church of Believers in Christ Church which was started in Spring Mills and is now known as Calvary Bible Church located on Centre Hall Mountain. Her church was a very important part of her life. She helped to start the Ladies Missionary Group of the church, taught Sunday School for many years and served as the church secretary in the early years of the church.
Some of the things Mrs. Hosterman enjoyed most were spending time with her family and watching her grandchildren and great grandchildren playing sports. She enjoyed crocheting, quilting and was known to always be ready to play Hand and Foot, a card game, with family and friends. She and her husband Charles also enjoyed playing golf together.
Mrs. Hosterman, in addition to her husband is survived by one son, Fred A. Bechtol and his wife Judy of Spring Mills, one daughter Carol A. Martz and her husband Melvin of Centre Hall and three grandchildren, Bryant and his wife Lisa, Brad, and Scott and his wife Christin. Also surviving are seven great grandchildren, Alisha, Landon, Devan, Caden, Connor, Cameron, Keagan and two great great grandchildren Meredyth and Gabriel.
Coming from a family of thirteen she was preceded in death by nine brothers and sisters in addition to her parents and first husband, and one great grandchild Coby Daniel Martz.
Sara has two living brothers, Donnie and his wife Shirley of Pleasant Gap, Rufus of Aaronsburg and one living sister Frances and her husband Rich of Aaronsburg.
Sadie, or grandma as many would call her, was best known for her Servant’s Heart, not only to her family but her church family and those in need. She loved visiting nursing homes and for years would visit there to brighten someone’s day and pray with them. In her end days, she was ministered too in a most loving and caring way at Wynwood House as she was nearing death. She was repaid for her years of service to others by the loving care she received there. Some aides referred to her as their “Sweet Sara”.
Friends will be received from 6:00 to 8:00 on Monday, April 15 at Calvary Bible Church, 600 North Pennsylvania Avenue, Centre Hall. A viewing will also be held on Tuesday morning, April 16 from 9:30 to 10:30 at Calvary Bible Church. The service will immediately follow at 10:30 with the Reverend Richard Gilbaugh officiating. Burial will be in the Reformed and Lutheran Cemetery, West Church Street, Centre Hall