Land for this cemetery and the Forge Church (no longer standing) were originally given for the workers at the iron works in the valley below. About 1960, Cerro was give the church property in exchange for fencing the cemetery

This is still an active cemetery, although new burials are rare. There is no cemetery board, or endowment fund, and no cemetery records. Jack (Leslie) has been the unofficial caretaker (2003) since about 1978. Near the southeast corner (adjacent to row 2, plot 8 several graves and stones were apparently removed about 1985-87. Mr. Shultz does not know where they were taken or what graves were removed.

The earliest burials in the cemetery date from 1894, when there were 6. From that we can assume that the cemetery was founded about 1894. Up to and including 1900, there were 8 more burials. The most recent burial was in 1990. There appears to be a lot of space for additional burials, especially on the west side of the cemetery, where there is room for at least one more full row of plots. This seems to be completely empty.

Directions: From in front of the Bellefonte Court House, at the corner of Allegheny and High streets, go west on High street for 1 block. Turn left onto South Spring Street---this is the 4th left on South Spring street for 2/10 mile. Go up the hill for 1/10th mile. The street will make a sharp left turn around the walled Frields Cemetery. The stone wall will be on your left. Near the end of the wall you will see a grassy area on your right where you can park. Walk up the gentle slope away from your car and you'll see the Sunnyside Cemetery as you get to the top. It will be about 75 feet from where your car is parked.
[N 4054.452' W 77 46.617']

Source: Cemeteries of Bellefonte, Centre County, PA printed by the CCGS in 2010--page 262