All Obituaries

Mary E. (Probst) Keefer, 92, of Jersey Shore, passed away Tuesday, September 13, 2022 at Promedica in Jersey Shore.  In keeping with Mary’s wishes there will be no services. Arrangements have been entrusted to Rearick Carpenter Funeral Home.

Mary Ann Harris, 87, of 62 Pine Creek Avenue, Jersey Shore, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, September 11, 2022.  She passed away peacefully at Heritage Springs Memory Care, Montoursville. Born in Jersey Shore, on June 23, 1935, she was the daughter of Lafayette and Ruth Dawson. On April 19, 1955, she married Calvin W. Harris of Jersey Shore and they celebrated 51 years of marriage before his death in August 2006.  She is survived by her two daughters; Vickie E. Angstadt of...

Bonna June (Schliebener) Ward, 54, of Lock Haven, passed away Saturday, August 20, 2022 at her home. She was married in 1990 to Dalton W. Ward, who survives. Bonna was born on February 20, 1968 in Williamsport and was the daughter of Annette S. (Phillips) Raymond of Cogan Station and the late Howard L. Schliebener.  She had graduated from Jersey Shore High School and had worked at Hilex in Milesburg. In addition to her mother Annette and husband Dalton, she is survived by one son;...

John L. Guiswite passed away peacefully August 15, 2022 at ProMedica in Jersey Shore. He was born July 15, 1935 in Loganton, PA. He was preceded in death by his loving wife, Sally A. (Lehman) Guiswite, who passed away on May 25, 2015. He is the son of Mildred Guiswite. John served in the US Marine Corps from 1956 to 1962 and achieved the rank of Sergeant. He was a member of Fairplay Gospel Fellowship Church in Jersey Shore. He was employed at Bill Marks Ford where he was an Automotive Repair...

Kenneth L. Leitch, 81, of McElhattan, passed away July 18, 2022 at Susque-View in Lock Haven. He was born on September 7, 1940 in Lock Haven, the son of Alton and Clara Ramsey Leitch. Ken was a former employee of Don Welch Motor Company, Piper Aircraft and Avis Homes, from where he retired in 2002. Ken was a jack of all trades and a master of most. He loved hunting, fishing, working on his lawn mowers and tractors. He was preceded in death by this high school sweetheart and loving wife of...

JERSEY SHORE - Donald Edward “Donnie” Green, Jr., 55, passed away at his home on Friday, July 8, 2022, surrounded by his family. Donnie was born on April 2, 1967 in Jersey Shore and was the son of the late Donald Edward and Linda (Fryer) Green.  He attended Jersey Shore High School.  He enjoyed fishing, Penn State and Redskins football, Pirates baseball and collecting coins. He is survived by four brothers; Jeffrey T. Green of Jersey Shore, Matthew J. Green (Jennifer)...

Franklin E. Williams, Jr., 62, passed away Monday, July 4, 2022 at Haven Place in Lock Haven.  He was born June 12, 1960, a son of Franklin E. and Gladys (Gamble) Williams.  Frank was a manager at Fisher Auto Parts for many, many years.  He was an avid hunter, enjoyed collecting guns and fishing.  He was a volunteer fire fighter for the Avis Fire Company.  About 12 years ago Frank suffered a significant stroke that left him paralyzed.  Frank wanted nothing...

WILLIAMSPORT - Robert L. Kunes, 67, passed away Sunday, July 3, 2022 at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville. He was born on August 31, 1954 in Jersey Shore and was the son of the late William “Bill” Kunes and Betty F. (Krape) Bilby.  In his earlier years, he had worked at Joey’s Place, Williamsport. Robert is survived by three sisters; Shirley Klobe of Lock Haven, Rose Riggle (Daniel) of Jersey Shore and Ruth Thomas of Jersey Shore.  In addition to his parents,...

John R. “Jack” Surfield, 74 of Rauchtown passed away Saturday morning, July 02, 2022 at his residence.  He was born April 2, 1948 in Williamsport; the son of John J. and Aileen May Surfield.  He was married October 28, 1972 to the former Margaret R “Peggy” Baier.    He retired in 2013 from Premier Builders of Muncy Homes as a forklift operator.  He was a member of the Oval United Methodist Church.  He was also a member of the N.R.A. and...

Geraldine L. Riggle, 89 of Jersey Shore passed away Tuesday morning on June 28, 2022, at her residence. She was born March 23, 1933, in Grassflat, Clearfield County, a daughter of Percy and Mable Peterson Hemsley.  She was married on June 30, 1974, to John A. Riggle who passed away December 31, 1986.  She was self employed her entire life and was a caregiver for the elderly and cared for children as a babysitter.  She enjoyed collecting Mickey Mouse memorabilia. Her survivors...