Obituaries

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...

Feb 18, 2023

Joyce L. Willits, 81, of Avis passed away Saturday afternoon February 18, 2023 at the Geisinger Jersey Shore Hospital.  She was born December 11, 1941 in Jersey Shore a daughter of Ivan and Helen Hipple Weigle.  She and her husband George D. Willits were married April 27, 1991.

Joyce was employed with several companies over the years...

Feb 3, 2023

Melvin D. Clausen, 88, of Williamsport passed away Friday, February 3, 2023 at The Williamsport Home.  He was born in Traer, Iowa May 11, 1934 a son of Henry and Lillian Clausen.  He was a member of Fairlawn Community Church in Cogan Station. He was a forester for the Pennsylvania Department of Forestry for over 37 years, retiring in...

Feb 3, 2023

Jane Miller of Jersey Shore passed away Friday evening February 3, 2023 at the Gatehouse Hospice in Williamsport.  She was born in Pine Creek, the youngest and last living child of ten children born to Harry and Esther Armstrong Bowers. Her husband Terrance L. "Ted" Miller predeceased her.

Jane's survivors include her daughter Janelle Miller of Avis,...

Jan 25, 2023

SALLADASBURG - Susan J. (Sellinger) Gibson, 76, passed away Wednesday, January 25, 2023 at UPMC Williamsport.

Susan was born on December 12, 1946 in Williamsport and was the daughter of the late Glenn L. and Lola Beryl (Smith) Sellinger.  She had graduated from Jersey Shore High School in 1964 and obtained her Associate Degree from business school...

Jan 23, 2023

RAY WILLIAM CUNNINGHAM

Ray William Cunningham, age 80 of Campbellsville, son of the late Clayton Sylvester Cunningham and Alice Miller Cunningham, was born June 19, 1942 in Jersey Shore, Pennsylvania.  He passed away and met his Heavenly Father at 6:48 P.M., Monday, January 23, 2023 in Louisville, KY.

He professed faith in Christ and was...

Jan 22, 2023

Flora M. (Hilborn) Bremigen, 91, of Jersey Shore, passed away Sunday, January 22, 2023 at UPMC Williamsport.

She was married on July 28, 1950 to the late Lloyd D. Bremigen who had died on August 3, 2019.  They shared 69 years as husband and wife.

Flora was born on December 10, 1931 in Wellsboro and...