Rose Virginia Hescox, 98, formerly of Bellwood, passed away peacefully Sunday evening. She was born in Fostoria, a cherished daughter of the late Michael and Rose (Shultz) Stetter. On Nov. 11, 1944, she married David H. Hescox in Columbia, S.C., just prior to his military deployment to the Philippines. He preceded her in death on […]
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Beerbower Jewelers owner Don Beerbower helps a customer try on pearl bracelets at the Hollidaysburg store.
Mirror photo by Patrick Waksmunski
Mother’s Day spending is expected to total a record $28.1 billion this year, up $1.4 billion from 2020, according to the annual survey by the National Retail Federation. About 83% of U.S. adults are expected to celebrate the annual holiday.
“There is a lot of consumer optimism around Mother’s Day this year as more people are getting vaccinated and stimulus checks are being distributed,” NRF President and CEO Matthew Shay said in a statement. “For many, this is a chance to make up for last year’s Mother’s Day when we were under lockdown. With safety guidelines at top of mind, consumers are planning to be with family, are making travel plans and organizing a special brunch or outing. All of these activities will be reflected through their purchasing decisions.”