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Urgent: 77-Year-Old Man Missing in Centre County

The Pennsylvania State Police are urgently seeking the public’s help in locating 77-year-old Leon Bowman, who was last seen near his mailbox on Howard Divide Road at approximately 2 p.m. on Monday, December 23, 2024.

Mr. Bowman is described as 6 feet tall, weighing 110 pounds. Concerns are heightened due to his age and the circumstances of his disappearance.

Anyone with information is strongly encouraged to contact the Pennsylvania State Police immediately by dialing 911. Further details and updates on Mr. Bowman’s case can be accessed through his dedicated database entry at Missing People in America.

The police stress that only those with official Missing Person Reports are listed in the database, which is updated daily to reflect new information and status changes. The community’s swift cooperation is crucial in aiding the efforts to locate Mr. Bowman safely.

Photo credits to Missing People In America

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Fred Allen Blocher 1943-2026

Fred Allen Blocher, 83, of Gardners, PA passed away Saturday, October 24 2026 at his home. Born October 19, 1943 in Gettysburg, he was the son of the late Fred

Frank Charles Henry 1945-2026

Born January 4, 1945 in Washington, D.C., Frank was an avid Civil War enthusiast who loved to share his knowledge with others.

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