Obituaries

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...

Apr 9, 2022

Michael C. Gair, 21, of Jersey Shore passed away unexpectedly early Saturday morning April 9, 2022 in Jersey Shore, Pa.

He was born January 23, 2001 in Williamsport, a son of Michael P. Gair and Lori Charles Gallagher.  He was a graduate of Williamsport Area High School and a student in their Vo-Tech Department. Michael was the...

Apr 5, 2022

Jacquelyn (Jackie) Dunkelberger, age 74, passed away peacefully into the arms of the Lord on April 5, 2022 with her family and close friends by her side.  Jackie was born in Williamsport on April 1, 1948, and was the daughter of the late John L. MacMinn and Sarah Doris (Jenkins) MacMinn.  She was a 1966 graduate of Loyalsock Twp....

Mar 20, 2022

JERSEY SHORE - Irene Salmon Rainey, 89, who lived her entire lifetime in Lycoming County, PA, passed away on March 20, 2022. Irene was born on November 25, 1932 in Jersey Shore to Clarence W. and Ethel White Salmon, but was raised by her maternal grandparents, James and Blanche Barton White. Irene was married to Charles (Bush) W. Rainey...

Mar 19, 2022

JERSEY SHORE - Gerald Alan Naugle, 68, entered fully into the presence of the Lord Saturday, March 19, 2022 at his home surrounded by his family. His devotion to his family and his firm belief in Jesus Christ supported him in his struggle and ultimately gave him eternal peace.

He was married on October 8, 1996 to...

Mar 11, 2022

Larry E. Metzger, 71, of Plunkets Creek Township Lycoming County passed away unexpectedly at his residence Friday, March 11, 2022.

He was born in Williamsport on February 21, 1951 a son of Clair E. and Betty R. Metzger. Larry was the Operations Manager for Montour Oil for over 15 years and retired from Allison Crane Co.  He...

Mar 3, 2022

RAUCHTOWN - Dorothy Mae (Roupp) Confer, 89, passed away peacefully Thursday, March 3, 2022 at her home of Knarr Road, Rauchtown. A beloved daughter, sister, mother, grandmother and friend who will be dearly missed.

Born April 7, 1932 in Salladasburg, one of ten children, she was the daughter of the late Donald L. Roupp and Beulah F....

Mar 3, 2022

JERSEY SHORE - Raymond E. "Rocky" Hostrander, 78, passed away Thursday, March 3, 2022 at his home surrounded by family.

On October 2, 1965, he married the late Marilyn K. (Stradley) and they shared 41 years as husband and wife until her death on August 23, 2007.

Raymond was born on November 4, 1943 in...

Feb 28, 2022

Lorne D. "Doon" Greene, 50, of Jersey Shore, passed away Monday, February 28, 2022 at UPMC Susquehanna, Williamsport.

He was born on July 19, 1971 and was the son of Mary H. Greene of Jersey Shore and the late Larry R. Greene, Sr.

Doon had attended Jersey Shore High School and was a truck driver,...

Feb 18, 2022

AVIS - Travis Lee Bliler, 36, passed away Friday, February 18, 2022 at UPMC Susquehanna, Williamsport.

He was born on October 27, 1985 in Jersey Shore and was the son of John W. Probst of Salladasburg and Tina M. Bliler of Avis.  He had worked in the construction business.  Travis enjoyed fishing and hunting, had a love...

Feb 13, 2022

LINDEN - Shirley J. Smith, 87, went to be with her Lord and Savior on February 13, 2022. She was born June 22, 1934, in Williamsport, the daughter of the late J. Ralph and Sara (Blemly) Yoder.

Shirley attended the Maple Springs one-room school and graduated from Williamsport High School in 1952. She married Elmer C. Smith...

Feb 8, 2022

David L. "Super Dave" Berninger, 80, of Jersey Shore/Avis passed away Tuesday, February 8, 2022 at his residence.  He was born in Williamsport July 28, 1941 a son of George and Nellie (Howard) Berninger.  He was married to the former Mary J. Boatman who passed away in November of 2005.

David was employed early on life by...

Jan 29, 2022

Mary E. (Ferguson) Huffman, 79, of Pine Creek Township passed away Saturday, January 29, 2022 at Williamsport North Rehabilitation and Nursing Center.

She was born August 25, 1942 in Elmira, NY a daughter of George and Mary E. (Nickerson) Ferguson.  She was married July 1, 1962 to William E. "Guff" Huffman who passed December 18, 2020.  Early...