Obituaries

Jun 11, 2023

Willis "Bill" Merrifield, 97, of Pine Creek Township, Clinton County passed away Sunday June 11, 2023 at Geisinger Jersey Shore.  He was born in Clearfield, PA February 17, 1926, a son of Clifford and Effie (Hilton) Merrifield.  He was a World War II Veteran.  He married Doris J. Brown on July 29, 1967 who passed away July 13, 2018. ...

Jun 1, 2023

Richard "Dick" C. Doebler, 93,went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Thursday, June 1,2023, at home surrounded by his family.  He was born the fourth of five children to the late David and Ruth Doebler. He is survived by a sister, Daunna (Andrew) Yanoviak of Hawaii; and is predeceased by two sisters, Mildred "Bobbi" Mitchell, Ruth...

May 23, 2023

Ronnie J. Yothers, 86, of Waterville entered eternal rest on Tuesday, May 23, 2023 at Lock Haven Rehab & Senior Living in Lock Haven after a long battle with Alzheimer's.  She was born in Waterville, February 21, 1937 to Charles "Bob" and Mildred (Good) Yothers.  Early in life, she was employed at Weldon's in Williamsport and retired as the...

May 19, 2023

Donald L. Boring, 78, of Salladasburg passed away Friday evening May 19, 2023 at UPMC Susquehanna in Williamsport.  He was born April 19, 1945 in Spangler, PA, a son of Lyle and Louise (Barkey) Boring.  He was a graduate of Northern Cambria High School.  He was a supervisor with the maintenance department of West Company in Montgomery for many...

May 15, 2023

Kenneth L. Zinck, 65, of Jersey Shore passed away Monday afternoon May 15, 2023 at Geisinger Medical Center in Danville.  He was born October 28, 1957 in Jersey Shore a son of the late Phillip E. and Grace Louise Zinck.  He graduated from Jersey Shore High School.  He married the former Susan Elaine Hoover on May 22, 1976 and...

May 7, 2023

Paul M. Brickell-Bemer, born March 4, 1972, passed away unexpectedly May 7, 2023.

He is survived by his husband, Jeffery Bowers; his mother, Eunice Brickell; brothers, Shane Ross (Lindsey), and Jason Ross; Pops, Dan Ross; 2 nephews; a niece; 3 aunts; 3 uncles; and numerous cousins. He was preceded in death by his father; uncle; aunt; and...

Apr 16, 2023

Mary E. (Henry) Sorgen, 97, passed away Sunday evening April 16, 2023 at the Lock Haven Rehabilitation and Nursing Center.  She was born in Anthony Township, Lycoming County the daughter of Abram A. and Grace Irene (Cohick) Henry.  She was the graduate of Lock Haven High School and was married for 65 years to Donald Eugene Sorgen who passed...

Apr 15, 2023

Sally Lou Crossley, 80, of Lock Haven passed away early Saturday morning April 15, 2023 at the Gatehouse Hospice in Williamsport.  She was born August 5, 1942 in Lock Haven, the daughter of Ira and Myrtle M. Altieri Hanley.  She was a graduate of Lock Haven High School and was married to Lewis R. Crossley who passed away January...

Apr 14, 2023

David L. Mitchell, 82, of Jersey Shore, passed away on Friday, April 14, 2023 at WeCare at Loyalsock.

He was born in Jersey Shore on June 14, 1940 a son of the late George and Daisy (Greenwood) Mitchell.

David attended Jersey Shore Senior High School. He served his country in the United States Army, then...

Apr 13, 2023

Karen E. "Cookie" (Lazorka) Ergott, 71, of Pine Creek passed away Thursday, April 13, 2023 at The Gatehouse surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Franklin, PA a daughter to the late Joseph & Marilyn (Wood) Lazorka.

Karen was a 1969 graduate of the Jersey Shore High School.  She received her Associates Degree in business...

Apr 5, 2023

John Duke Fravel Sr., 84, of Jersey Shore passed away at his residence early Wednesday morning April 5, 2023.  He was born in Phillipsburg April 26, 1938, a son to Harold B. Sr. and Leona (Perks) Fravel.  He was a 1956 graduate of Jersey Shore High School, got his Bachelor's Degree from Lock Haven State College,

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Mar 28, 2023

Ronnie G. Bowen, 75, of Limestone Township, Jersey Shore, passed away on Tuesday, March 28, 2023 at Rose View Nursing Center, Williamsport.

Ron was born in Williamsport on June 12, 1947, son of the late Glen and Velma (Haupt) Bowen. He was married to Camille (Sweitzer) Bowen with whom he celebrated 26 years of marriage.

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Mar 20, 2023

Ruth J. (Edwards) Carson, 89, of Jersey Shore passed away Monday, March 20, 2023 at Valley View Nursing Home surrounded by her loving family.

She was born May 3, 1933 in Jersey Shore, a daughter to the late Theodore & Jenny (Jeirles) Edwards. She was a graduate of Jersey Shore High School.  On May 6, 1952, Ruth...

Mar 18, 2023

Shirley E. (Shemory) Keller, 95, of Jersey Shore, passed away peacefully Saturday, March 18, 2023 at her home surrounded by her family.

She was born in Vicksburg, Pennsylvania on December 5, 1927 to the late Edgar and Celesta (Wagner) Shemory. Shirley was married to the late Charles F. Keller. They shared 63 wonderful years together until his...

Mar 10, 2023

Ronald J. Ohl, 71, of South Williamsport, passed away on Friday, March 10, 2023 at his home. He was born in Jersey Shore on March 21, 1951 to the late, Ronald A. and Vesta (Walters) Ohl. Ronald was a graduate of Jersey Shore High School. After serving in the U.S. National Guard, he worked as truck driver. Ronald loved...

Mar 10, 2023

Candace Louise (Henry) Welshans, 73, of Avis was surrounded by her family when she went home to be with her Lord and Savior on March 10, 2023.

Candy was the daughter of Wylie and Louise Henry and grew up at the Tiadaghton Elm tree where she began her life of wonderful adventures.  She spent her life being...

Mar 7, 2023

John S. Frederick, 71, of Jersey Shore passed away Monday, March 7, 2023 at Geisinger Medical Center in Danville due to complications of esophageal cancer.

John was born on July 27, 1951 in Jersey Shore, the son of Arthur and Evelyn (Maggs) Frederick and graduated in 1969 from Jersey Shore High School where he played on the...

Mar 6, 2023

Janice English Hensler, went into the arms of Jesus March 6 2023. She was born Feb18, 1946 in Jersey Shore to Richard and Minnie English. Her husband Kenneth Hensler preceded her in death as did her first husband Charles Kitchens. Janice is survived by her daughter BethAnn Kitchens and granddaughter Khadijah Kitchens.  Also surviving is her family Margie Black,...

Feb 27, 2023

A beautiful boy who did no wrong,  (according to our gram), was born on Sept 23rd 1948 to Lowell  Ergott (who passed in 2017) and (Lois) Jean Ergott.   There was no one quite like Danny, (mainly because his parents couldn't handle more than one of him). He loved family, hunting, sports, ice cream, and animals. If you had a...

Feb 27, 2023

Doris Marie (Miller) Baney, 84, formerly of Sugar Valley and Antes Fort passed away early Monday morning February 27, 2023 in Geisinger Jersey Shore Hospital after fighting a brave 10 year battle with CREST Syndrome.

She was born February 11, 1939 in Sugar Valley a daughter to Ellery Alfred and Alice Elizabeth (Showers) Miller.  She was a...