All Obituaries

John Willard Fiedler, 86, of Avis, passed away, November 14, 2020 at the Williamsport Hospital with his wife by his side.  He was born August 26, 1934 in Loganton aka Sugar Valley; the son of the late Willard and Ruth (Kreighbaum) Fidler. He was married to the former Mary L. (Welshans) and they spent many happy years together.  John was a well known “self taught” auto repair mechanic and maintenance man. He worked for many years at Heller’s Garage in Avis and...

Lois E. Bamonte, 94, formerly of Jersey Shore, passed away, Thursday, November 12, 2020 at AristaCare of Loyalsock in Montoursville.  She was born April 12, 1926, in Oriole, the daughter of the late Arthur and Blanche (Tomb) Clark. Lois married Victor C. Bamonte on January 3, 1948, they had celebrated 51 years of marriage just before he passed away January 15, 1999,  Lois was a homemaker her entire life; she enjoyed poetry, puzzles, knitting and cooking.  Lois took great joy...

Mona C. Kephart, 90, of Lock Haven, passed away Monday, November 9, 2020 peacefully at home.  She was born December 30, 1929 in Dayton, OH, the daughter of the late Rev. Lloyd G. and Mary (McGrail) Mulhollem.  Mona was a high school graduate. She married Boyce A. Kephart, October 27, 1951; they shared 51 years together until he passed away June of 2003. Mona lived in the Jersey Shore area from 1951 to 1985; then moved to West Decature where she lived from 1985 to 2004. In 2004 she...

Richard L. Hunter, 92, of Indianapolis, passed away November 8, 2020.  He was born March 2, 1928, in Jersey Shore, PA, to the late Gordon L. and Lillian E. Hunter.  Richard was a 1946 graduate of Jersey Shore High School.  He proudly served his country in the U.S. Army, and earned his Bachelor’s Degree in Chemical Engineering from Penn State University.  Richard married Helen E. Jackson, January 26, 1952, and she preceded him in death July 7, 2012.  Richard was...

JERSEY SHORE - Nancy L. (Barner) Ingraham, 72, passed away Wednesday, November 4, 2020 at UPMC Williamsport. She was married in 1967 to John T. Ingraham, who survives, and they have celebrated 53 years as husband and wife. Nancy was born on March 8, 1948 in Jersey Shore and was the daughter of the late Ralph and Rosie Ellen (Halstead) Barner.  She had graduated from Jersey Shore High School in 1966.  She was a dedicated homemaker, wife, mother and grandmother who enjoyed bible...

RAUCHTOWN - Robert S. “Bob” Raudabaugh, 87, passed away Wednesday, November 4, 2020 at his home. He was married on September 20, 1952 to the former Janice M. (Getgen), who survives, and they have celebrated 68 years of marriage. Bob was born on September 10, 1933 in Loganton and was the son of the late Joseph and Sarah (Mark) Raudabaugh.  He had worked for Buckeye Pretzel Company in Williamsport.  Bob enjoyed working on cars, being outside and hunting.  He was...

CARLISLE - Ronald W. Karichner, 83, formerly from the Lock Haven area, passed away Tuesday, October 20, 2020 at the VA Medical Center, Lebanon. He was married to the late Beverly A. (Olmstead) for 64 years up until her death which was on October 16, 2020. Ronald was born in Lock Haven on March 6, 1937 and was the son of the late William E. and Gladys (Rote) Karichner. Ronald had served in the US Navy from 1956 – 1958 and then served with the Army National Guard of PA. He enjoyed...

JERSEY SHORE - George V. Smith, Jr., 53, passed away Friday, October 16, 2020 at his home, surrounded by his loving family. He was married to the former Shelly K. (Willits) on November 24, 2001.  They have shared 23 years together. George was born on April 27, 1967 in Philadelphia and was the son of Anne M. (Dougherty) Smith Devlin of Montoursville and the late George V. Smith, Sr.  He graduated from Jersey Shore High School in 1985 and attended the Williamsport Area Community...

CARLISLE - Beverly A. (Olmstead) Karichner, 82, and formerly from the Lock Haven area, passed away Friday, October 16, 2020 at the UPMC Pinnacle West Shore Hospital, Mechanicsburg. She was married to Ronald W. Karichner, who survives, and they have celebrated 64 years together. Beverly was born on September 24, 1938 in Williamsport and was the daughter of the late Harold W. and Evelyn (Kramer) Olmstead, Sr.  She enjoyed playing cards, camping with her husband and taking care of her...

Connie I. Johnston, N.D. , 73, of Williamsport and formerly of Jersey Shore, passed away late Saturday night, Oct. 10, 2020 at the Gatehouse Hospice in Williamsport. She was born Sept. 12, 1947 in Jersey Shore, a daughter of R. Bruce and Gleyna (Walters) Bown.  A graduate of Jersey Shore Senior High School, she earned an Associates Degree from WACC now known as Pennsylvania College of Technology. She also earned a Doctorate Degree from the Clayton University of Natural Healing. She was...