All Obituaries

WILLIAMSPORT - Pastor Larry E. Siikanen, 59, went to his eternal home in Heaven on Sunday, January 2, 2022 at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville. He was married to the former Sharon L. (Thompson), who survives, on December 18, 1983 and they have shared 38 years as husband and wife. Larry was born on July 7, 1962 in Grand Rapids, Minnesota and was the son of the late Waino E. and Joyce A. (Walters) Siikanen.  Larry had graduated from High School, Grand Rapids, Minnesota and had...

Kathy S. (Smith) Jaser, 67, passed away Thursday, December 30, 2021 at UPMC Susquehanna in Williamsport, surrounded by her family. Kathy was born on March 15, 1954 in Espy, PA and was the daughter of the late Evan Jones and Doris (Smith) Swank-Jones. She graduated from Shikellamy Area High School in 1972.  Kathy always loved making crafts and had turned that passion into a business of her own. She also was a pianist at her church and many other churches in the...

JERSEY SHORE - Janice L. (Francis) Laubscher, 75, went to be with her Lord and Savior this day, Monday, December 27, 2021 at her residence. She was married to Roger A. Laubscher, who survives on August 21, 1965 at the Hyner Methodist Church.  He was the love of her life.  They were married for 56 years.  Janice was born on June 26, 1946 in Williamsport and was the daughter of the late Warren and Dorothy (Cower) Francis of Hyner.  She had graduated from Bucktail High...

AVIS - Darla J. “Jean” (Myers) Stewart, 76, passed away Wednesday, December 22, 2021 at Geisinger Hospital, Jersey Shore. She was married on January 4, 1971 to John C. “Jack” Stewart, Jr., who survives and they would have shared 51 years of marriage in January. Darla was born on December 15, 1945 in Jersey Shore and was the daughter of the late John H. and Ella R. (Edwards) Myers, Sr.  She graduated from Jersey Shore High School in 1964.  In addition to...

Phyllis L. Clark, 70 of Williamsport and formerly of Jersey Shore passed away early Monday, December 20, 2021 at Manor Care in Jersey Shore. She was born in Jersey Shore September 3, 1951 a daughter of Leonard B. and Catherine M. (Kiess) Clark.  She was predeceased by her husband James E. Stamm and her daughter Mary Beth Kurtz last May.  Phyllis was the clerk and manager at the 220 Eatery in Linden since 1986.  She was known by her friends as “Tweetie Bird” and was...

Bruce R. “Dick” Rishel, 68, of Jersey Shore, passed away Saturday, December 11, 2021 at Geisinger Hospital Jersey Shore.  He was born in Loganton, March 2, 1953 a son of Bruce Q. and Marian P. (Weaver) Rishel.  For over 22 years he was a Carney and Ferris-Wheel operator for Benner’s Amusements.  He also enjoyed auctions, pig roasts and cookouts.  He loved being around his family. Dicks survivors include his companion of 15 years, Cindy Werkheiser,...

LINDEN - Gladys Fay (Cohick) Schweikart, 87, passed away Friday, December 10, 2021 at Manor Care, Jersey Shore. She was married on July 29, 1957 in El Paso, Texas to the late Edward P. Schweikart who had passed away November 12, 2006. Gladys was born on June 15, 1934 in Anthony Township and was the daughter of the late Lloyd M. and Sarah (Confair) Cohick.  She had worked at Shop Vac and retired in the 1990’s.  She was a member of the Lycoming Christian Church and loved her...

COGAN STATION - Christine R. (Bickel) Christian entered Heavens gate on Wednesday, December 8, 2021 at Geisinger Medical Center in Danville.  Christine lost her earthly life due to complications of Covid, she died peacefully with part of her large, loving family by her side, she was not alone. Christine was born on June 30, 1960 in Jersey Shore to Jeanne M. and Dale S. Bickel, she was one of the six pack of daughters born to Jeanne and Dale, their life adventures as sisters and best...

Joel M. Heivly, 71, of Jersey Shore, passed away Monday, December 6, 2021 at Geisinger Jersey Shore. A full obit will appear at a later date. Arrangements are private for the family. 

Natalie Bremigen, 71, of Jersey Shore passed away unexpectedly on Friday, December 3, 2021 at her residence.  She was born in Jersey Shore November 12, 1950, a daughter of Lloyd and Flora (Hilborn) Bremigen. Natalie was employed early in life at Cobblers and retired in 2015 from West Company of Jersey Shore where she was a process control inspector after 38 years with the company. She was a member of the Jersey Shore Church Assembly of God Church in Antes Fort where she was completely...