All Obituaries

LOCK HAVEN - Bereneice Elaine (Fisher) Hill, died peacefully at home on Saturday, June 27, 2020.  She was 94 years old.  She was born in 1925 in Flemington, Clinton County and was the daughter of the late Charles Fisher and Hazel (Walker) Fisher. Bereneice was a long-time member of the Avis Methodist Church.  She had worked at Woolrich Woolen Mills, Bobbie Brooks and West Company from which she retired in 1988.  Bereneice “Sis” loved to go shopping with her...

William F. “Bill” Moore, 78, of Jersey Shore, passed away Friday, June 26, 2020 at the Geisinger Medical Center, Danville. He was married to the former Rosemary A. (Tacka), who survives, on July 2, 1971.  They would have celebrated 49 years as husband and wife this year. William was born on January 29, 1942 in Limestone Township and was the son of the late Gerald and Dorthy (Steinbacher) Moore.  He graduated from Jersey Shore High School and then served with the US...

MC ELHATTAN - Wayne R. Bowmaster, Sr., 79, passed away Thursday, June 25, 2020 at his son’s home in Jersey Shore. Wayne was married to the former Betty L. (Weigel), who survives, on October 26, 1968.  They would have celebrated 52 years as husband and wife this year. He was born on July 30, 1940 in McElhattan and was the son of the late William G. and Ruth N. (Bierly) Bowmaster.  He graduated from Lock Haven High School, class of 1958.  He worked as a truck driver for...

Rosemary Ulmer McNamara, 77, of Brandy Station, Virginia, was promoted from her home to Heaven on Thursday morning, June 18, 2020. Her battle with multiple illnesses ended in triumph as she stepped into the presence of her God and Savior, Jesus Christ. Rosemary was born on October 17, 1942 in Williamsport, Pennsylvania to Paul and Mildred (Smith) Ulmer of Linden, PA.  After graduating from Williamsport High School in 1960, she earned a three-year diploma at Practical Bible Training...

Floyd R. Koch, 86, of Jersey Shore, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family on Sunday, May 31, 2020. He was born on March 19, 1934 in Nippenose Township to the late Wesley C. and Emma M. (Wolfe) Koch. Floyd worked as a Finishing Supervisor at Hammermill International Paper Co. for 33 years retiring on June 1, 1992. He also worked on a potato farm for most of his life; he picked so many potatoes that he was nicknamed “Spud”. Floyd lived on his 113 acre farm...

JERSEY SHORE - Carol L. Fisher, 74, formerly of Danville, passed away Wednesday, May 27, 2020 at UPMC Williamsport. She was born on December 16, 1945 in Danville and was the daughter of the late Peter Edwin and Betty L. (Heim) Fisher.  Carol graduated from Danville High School and then later from York College, receiving her bachelor’s degree in Human Services.  She had worked for York County as a social worker. Carol is survived by one brother; Gary L. Fisher of...

Cleda M. (Halstead) Carr, 98, of Jersey Shore, passed away on Friday, May 22, 2020 at Geisinger Jersey Shore Hospital. She was born in Jersey Shore on Jan. 16, 1922 to the late Charles and Laura (Davis) Halstead. Cleda loved to watch cooking shows and go on car rides to explore. She was a homemaker for her family, they were her greatest treasure. Cleda loved living the simple life. Cleda is survived by two sons, Ken (Cathy) Carr, Jersey Shore and Craig (Lisa) Carr, Jersey Shore; two...

Richard A. Hill, 82 of Jersey Shore, passed away on Wednesday, May 20, 2020, at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville. He was born in Jersey Shore on Oct. 12, 1937, to the late William C. and Ella E. (Rhine) Hill. Richard loved riding his three-wheeled bike throughout Jersey Shore doing errands for his mom, meeting new friends and visiting with his regular friends, which were many. Richard had been employed at Hope Enterprise in Williamsport and was also a resident in one of their assisted...

Charles Henry Brion passed away, Sunday, May 17, 2020 at UPMC Susquehanna.  Born in Jersey Shore on November 12, 1940, he was the son of the late Charles B. and Helen M. (Ulmer) Brion. Charles was a Heavy Equipment Operator; working for many different construction businesses in the area. He was employed by James P. Webb, Hyde Excavating, Glenn O. Hawbaker, Interstate Amesite, Jack Speaker Excavating, George E. Logue, Charles Construction, Stryker Trucking and Excavating, Capital Coach,...

JERSEY SHORE - Kenneth “Skip” Lawrence Herman, passed away on Saturday, May 16, 2020 at the Manor Care, Jersey Shore, from complications from COVID-19. He was born on November 16, 1929 in Jersey Shore and was the son of the late Ellery “Pete” Charles Herman and Kathryn (Hart) Herman. Kenneth married the late Joann M. Herman on March 18, 1951.  His children are Kay Herman of Warren, OH and Rev. Dr. Karl Herman (his wife Dustie) of Chambersburg, PA.   There...