All Obituaries

Ronnie J. Yothers, 86, of Waterville entered eternal rest on Tuesday, May 23, 2023 at Lock Haven Rehab & Senior Living in Lock Haven after a long battle with Alzheimer’s.  She was born in Waterville, February 21, 1937 to Charles “Bob” and Mildred (Good) Yothers.  Early in life, she was employed at Weldon’s in Williamsport and retired as the Head Cook for the Jersey Shore Area School District in the cafeteria.  She was a member and very active with...

Donald L. Boring, 78, of Salladasburg passed away Friday evening May 19, 2023 at UPMC Susquehanna in Williamsport.  He was born April 19, 1945 in Spangler, PA, a son of Lyle and Louise (Barkey) Boring.  He was a graduate of Northern Cambria High School.  He was a supervisor with the maintenance department of West Company in Montgomery for many years.  He was a member of the Church of St. Luke Catholic Church in Jersey Shore.  He enjoyed hunting, fishing and golfing...

Kenneth L. Zinck, 65, of Jersey Shore passed away Monday afternoon May 15, 2023 at Geisinger Medical Center in Danville.  He was born October 28, 1957 in Jersey Shore a son of the late Phillip E. and Grace Louise Zinck.  He graduated from Jersey Shore High School.  He married the former Susan Elaine Hoover on May 22, 1976 and they would have been married 47 years.  Early in life he was employed by Avco now Lycoming Engines in Williamsport and was a Truck Driver most of...

Paul M. Brickell-Bemer, born March 4, 1972, passed away unexpectedly May 7, 2023. He is survived by his husband, Jeffery Bowers; his mother, Eunice Brickell; brothers, Shane Ross (Lindsey), and Jason Ross; Pops, Dan Ross; 2 nephews; a niece; 3 aunts; 3 uncles; and numerous cousins. He was preceded in death by his father; uncle; aunt; and cousin. A memorial service will be held at Phelps Chapel on Saturday, May 20, at 1 p.m. Arrangements were entrusted to Rearick-Carpenter Funeral Home,...

Mary E. (Henry) Sorgen, 97, passed away Sunday evening April 16, 2023 at the Lock Haven Rehabilitation and Nursing Center.  She was born in Anthony Township, Lycoming County the daughter of Abram A. and Grace Irene (Cohick) Henry.  She was the graduate of Lock Haven High School and was married for 65 years to Donald Eugene Sorgen who passed away in 2012.  Mary was employed in the sewing room of Woolrich for several years retiring in the early 1980’s.  She was a...

Sally Lou Crossley, 80, of Lock Haven passed away early Saturday morning April 15, 2023 at the Gatehouse Hospice in Williamsport.  She was born August 5, 1942 in Lock Haven, the daughter of Ira and Myrtle M. Altieri Hanley.  She was a graduate of Lock Haven High School and was married to Lewis R. Crossley who passed away January 7, 2023. Sally was a CNA for over 30 years at both Manor Care in Jersey Shore and Nighengale’s in Mill Hall.  She enjoyed baking, cooking,...

David L. Mitchell, 82, of Jersey Shore, passed away on Friday, April 14, 2023 at WeCare at Loyalsock. He was born in Jersey Shore on June 14, 1940 a son of the late George and Daisy (Greenwood) Mitchell. David attended Jersey Shore Senior High School. He served his country in the United States Army, then met and married the love of his life, Martha J. Cranmer on November 4, 1967. They shared 51 wonderful years together until her passing on Dec. 1, 2018. He was a member of St. John Lutheran...

Karen E. “Cookie” (Lazorka) Ergott, 71, of Pine Creek passed away Thursday, April 13, 2023 at The Gatehouse surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Franklin, PA a daughter to the late Joseph & Marilyn (Wood) Lazorka. Karen was a 1969 graduate of the Jersey Shore High School.  She received her Associates Degree in business and worked at the Jersey Shore State Bank before moving into the food service business as a Waitress for The Shore Diner where everyone loved...

John Duke Fravel Sr., 84, of Jersey Shore passed away at his residence early Wednesday morning April 5, 2023.  He was born in Phillipsburg April 26, 1938, a son to Harold B. Sr. and Leona (Perks) Fravel.  He was a 1956 graduate of Jersey Shore High School, got his Bachelor’s Degree from Lock Haven State College, and a Master’s Degree from the State University of New York at Potsdam. Duke married the former Carol Ritter in May of 1960 in Jersey Shore and she...

Ronnie G. Bowen, 75, of Limestone Township, Jersey Shore, passed away on Tuesday, March 28, 2023 at Rose View Nursing Center, Williamsport. Ron was born in Williamsport on June 12, 1947, son of the late Glen and Velma (Haupt) Bowen. He was married to Camille (Sweitzer) Bowen with whom he celebrated 26 years of marriage. Ron’s passion was collecting and rebuilding old cars. He enjoyed attending car shows. Ron had a love for animals and rescued numerous pets over the years. Surviving...