All Obituaries

WATERVILLE - Robert P. “Bob” O’Brien, 83, formerly of York PA and Yonkers, New York, passed away Saturday, February 22, 2020 at his home surrounded by family. He was married to the former Irene V. (Untener), who survives, in 1957. Bob was born on June 5, 1936 in Yonkers, NY and was the son of the late Francis X. and Anna (Murphy) O’Brien.  He graduated from Commerce High School, Yonkers, in 1954.  He worked for Phelps Dodge Corp. and then Wolverine Tube...

William R. Henninger, 66, of Jersey Shore, passed away Saturday, January 25, 2020 at the Gatehouse Hospice in Williamsport.  He was born March 1, 1953 in Williamsport, a son of Allen G. and Wilda (Blanchard) Henninger.  He graduated from Williamsport Area Community College with an Associates Degree in Architecture.  Bill married the former Sherry L. McCracken on August 31, 1971.  Early in life he worked as a manager at Reliable Furniture in Williamsport. More recently,...

Linda Best, 73 of Jersey Shore passed away, Tuesday, January 21, 2020 at UPMC Williamsport. She was born March 28, 1946 in Roanoke Rapids, NC, the daughter of Joseph D. and Ethel (Bradley) Parker.  She was a graduate of Chowan University in Murfreesboro, NC, majoring in accounting.  In 1966, Linda married the love of her life, Gary Best, who survives.  Linda came to live in Jersey Shore in June of 1973. Linda was employed by the Jersey Shore Area School District, where she...

Helen L. Stewart, 91, of Jersey Shore passed away Friday morning January 17, 2020 at her residence surrounded by her family.  She was born December 24, 1928 in Cogan Station the daughter of Sara and Ben Ertwine.  Early in her life she was a housekeeper for Evelyn Jackson Realty and CLE Loan office in Jersey Shore.  For over 15 years she worked at the Antlers Country Club in Williamsport and was employed 23 years at Wundies in Williamsport as a seamstress and sewing machine...

Robert T. Ludwig, 88, of Jersey Shore, passed away on Thursday, Jan. 16, 2020 at UPMC Susquehanna, Lock Haven. He was born in Jersey Shore on March 31, 1931 to the late Glenn Sr. and Ada (Barner) Ludwig. Robert was a member of Oval United Methodist Church and was a graduate of Jersey Shore High School.  He married the love of his life, Carol, on October 5, 1957; together they celebrated 60 years.  He served his country in the United States Army during the Korean War. Robert was...

David L. Fluck, Jr., 37, passed away at his home, Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2020.  He was born in Jersey Shore, June 28, 1982, the son of David L. and Cheri (Swartz) Fluck. David graduated with the Jersey Shore High School Class of 2000.  He had worked as an LPN and also an award winning counselor in the Mental Health Dept. at the Divine Providence Hospital. He was also a coder for international gaming.  David loved a wide range of music and enjoyed attending concerts. He played in...

Lauretta A. (Dufferd) Hummer, 100, of Lock Haven, passed away on Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2020 at Susque View Home, Lock Haven. She was born in State College on Feb. 13, 1919 to the late Sam Rudy and Lottie Dufferd. Lauretta was a member of Pine Creek Valley Christian Church. She worked as a press operator at West Co. She enjoyed square dancing and loved to play cards. Lauretta went on many Caribbean cruises and liked to go camping. Her greatest treasure was her family. Lauretta is survived by...

William T. Bennett, 65, formerly of Jersey Shore, passed away on Sunday, Jan. 12, 2020 at Chambersburg Hospital, Chambersburg. Services will be private at the convenience of the family. Arrangements were entrusted to Rearick-Carpenter Funeral Home, Jersey Shore.

Barbara Thatcher, 84, of Jersey Shore, passed away Sunday, Jan. 5, 2020. Arrangements have been entrusted to Rearick Carpenter Funeral Home, Jersey Shore. There will be no services.

Grace E. Marks, 89, of Jersey Shore, passed away peacefully at home with her family on Tuesday evening, December 31, 2019.  Born Grace Eileen Graham, on October 26, 1930 in Jersey Shore, she was the third daughter of the late Harvey and Cora Graham. She was preceded in death by her loving husband, William L. Marks Jr., with whom she shared 41 years of marriage. They wed in 1946 after “Bill” was discharged from the Navy, having had a pen pal relationship during the war....