CROSS FORK - Bruce E. Dingman, 93, passed away Tuesday, September 29, 2020 at Manor Care North, Williamsport.

He was born on August 31, 1927 in Binghamton, NY and was the son of the late Benjamin E. and Rella P. (Knickerbocker) Dingman.  Bruce had worked for the Pennsylvania State Forestry Department and Stewardson Township.  He enjoyed hunting, fishing, playing cards, being outdoors and enjoyed people; making friends with anyone he met.  He was known as the "Mountain Man" of Cross Fork.

Bruce is survived by one brother; Edward Dingman (Jane) of Germania, two sisters; Rella A. Nease of Avis and Clarissa Wentling (Raymond) of Pennsburg, one aunt; Ella Dingman of Coudersport and several nieces, nephews and cousins.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers; Coolidge and Ormonde Dingman and one sister; Nina Taylor.

A memorial service will be held at a later date.

Arrangements are being handled by the Rearick-Carpenter Funeral Home, 1002 Allegheny St., Jersey Shore.