Obituaries

Aug 20, 2022

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. ...

Aug 15, 2022

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...

Jul 18, 2022

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...

Jul 8, 2022

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...

Jul 4, 2022

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...

Jul 3, 2022

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...

Jul 2, 2022

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...

Jun 28, 2022

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...

Jun 19, 2022

Sharon Ann Gallagher, 79, of Avis passed away Sunday, June 19, 2022 at Geisinger Medical Center in Danville.   She was born in Williamsport, January 28, 1943 a daughter to Robert & Mary (Greensweight) Higgins.  Sharon was a graduate of Montoursville High School. She was a lifetime member of the Avis United Methodist Church.  Sharon took pride in being a...

Jun 16, 2022

Ira J. Steckenfinger, 87, of Jersey Shore passed Thursday, June 16, 2022 at Geisinger Medical Center in Danville. He was born in Lock Haven, December 3, 1934 a son to Albert & Linnie (Allen) Steckenfinger. On October 2, 1976 he married Susan Jane (Bieser) Steckenfinger who survives.

Ira was a Veteran of the United States Navy serving...

Jun 8, 2022

JERSEY SHORE - Jean Marie (Frye) Anderson, 93, passed away Wednesday, June 8, 2022 at her daughter's home, surrounded by her family.

Jean was married to Robert L. "Bob" Anderson, who survives and they have shared 73 years as husband and wife.

Jean was born on August 15, 1928 in Fermanagh Township, Juniata County and...

Jun 3, 2022

Larry Dean Riggle, 82, of Jersey Shore, passed away on June 3rd, 2022 at home peacefully with his daughter by his side. Born in Jersey Shore, PA, he was a son of the late Emery and Ellen (Spong) Riggle.

Larry loved to spend his days outdoors. Hunting, fishing, camping, and motorcycling were among his favorite things to...

Jun 1, 2022

Pearl H. Oglesby, 60, of Renovo passed away Wednesday, June 1, 2022 at her home surrounded by her loving family.

Pearl was born November 14, 1961 a daughter to Robert and Phyllis (Wise) Rinker.  She graduated from New Bedford High School in New Bedford, Massachusetts. Pearl loved animals, she was a huge Toby Keith fan, but she...

May 24, 2022

Lon M. Fisher, 65 of Jersey Shore passed away Tuesday, May 24, 2022 at his home with his loving family by his side.

Lon was born in Jersey Shore on June 30, 1956 to Merrill and Anne (Gibson) Fisher.  On September 30, 1978 he married the love of his life Tina M. (Crawley) Fisher.  He attended Jersey...

May 18, 2022

Mary Jane Ross (Cohick), 92, of Salladasburg went to her heavenly home on Wednesday, May 18, 2022. She was born December 4, 1929 to the late James J. and Ida "Mildred" Cohick (Gohl) in Salladasburg, Pennsylvania.

Mary Jane lived a long and gratifying life which included raising her family, helping to run her family's business, and contributing...

May 9, 2022

Carol H. (High) Kibbe, 77, of Jersey Shore, passed away Monday, May 9, 2022 at the Gatehouse, Williamsport.

She was born on May 8, 1945 in New York and was the daughter of the late Harry E. and Ruth (Birchfield) High.  Carol graduated from Jersey Shore High School and had worked in Home Health Care and Truck...

May 6, 2022

Rudell C. "Rudy" VanEmon 65, of Jersey Shore passed away due to kidney failure Friday, May 6, 2022 at The Gatehouse Hospice in Williamsport, Pa.  He was born November 28, 1956 in Jersey Shore, a son of Richard H. and Darlene G. VanEmon.  He was a Jersey Shore Area High School graduate and graduated from W.A.C.C. in 1975 through...

May 6, 2022

Thomas William "Bill" Anderson, 75, of Jersey Shore passed away unexpectedly Friday, May 6th, 2022 at his residence.  He was born in Cherry Tree on August 15, 1946, a son of Boyd T. and Violet Miller Anderson.  He was a 1965 graduate of Jersey Shore High School and a U.S. Army Veteran.  On September 14, 1968, he married Patricia...

May 1, 2022

Elizabeth Carol "Bettie" (Artz) Bennett, 94, of Williamsport and formerly of Jersey Shore was welcomed into the arms of Jesus early Sunday morning, May 1, 2022 at UPMC Susquehanna, Williamsport.

Born July 5, 1927 in Pottsville, she was the daughter of the late John Franklin and Elizabeth J. (Frantz) Artz.

Bettie graduated from Kensington All...

Apr 22, 2022

Delores R. (Ford) Duran, 87 formerly of Allegheny Street, Jersey Shore passed away Friday, April 22, 2022 at ProMedica Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Jersey Shore.  She was born in Williamsport October 15, 1934 a daughter to Charles S. and Edna Mae (Frey) Ford.  At age 10 she was adopted and raised by Earnest and Winifred Orsin.  Delores...