Obituaries

Dec 27, 2021

JERSEY SHORE - Janice L. (Francis) Laubscher, 75, went to be with her Lord and Savior this day, Monday, December 27, 2021 at her residence.

She was married to Roger A. Laubscher, who survives on August 21, 1965 at the Hyner Methodist Church.  He was the love of her life.  They were married for 56 years.

Dec 22, 2021

AVIS - Darla J. "Jean" (Myers) Stewart, 76, passed away Wednesday, December 22, 2021 at Geisinger Hospital, Jersey Shore.

She was married on January 4, 1971 to John C. "Jack" Stewart, Jr., who survives and they would have shared 51 years of marriage in January.

Darla was born on December 15, 1945 in Jersey Shore...

Dec 20, 2021

Phyllis L. Clark, 70 of Williamsport and formerly of Jersey Shore passed away early Monday, December 20, 2021 at Manor Care in Jersey Shore. She was born in Jersey Shore September 3, 1951 a daughter of Leonard B. and Catherine M. (Kiess) Clark.  She was predeceased by her husband James E. Stamm and her daughter Mary Beth Kurtz last...

Dec 11, 2021

Bruce R. "Dick" Rishel, 68, of Jersey Shore, passed away Saturday, December 11, 2021 at Geisinger Hospital Jersey Shore.  He was born in Loganton, March 2, 1953 a son of Bruce Q. and Marian P. (Weaver) Rishel.

For over 22 years he was a Carney and Ferris-Wheel operator for Benner's Amusements.  He also enjoyed auctions, pig roasts...

Dec 10, 2021

LINDEN - Gladys Fay (Cohick) Schweikart, 87, passed away Friday, December 10, 2021 at Manor Care, Jersey Shore.

She was married on July 29, 1957 in El Paso, Texas to the late Edward P. Schweikart who had passed away November 12, 2006.

Gladys was born on June 15, 1934 in Anthony Township and was the...

Dec 8, 2021

COGAN STATION - Christine R. (Bickel) Christian entered Heavens gate on Wednesday, December 8, 2021 at Geisinger Medical Center in Danville.  Christine lost her earthly life due to complications of Covid, she died peacefully with part of her large, loving family by her side, she was not alone.

Christine was born on June 30, 1960 in Jersey...

Dec 6, 2021

Joel M. Heivly, 71, of Jersey Shore, passed away Monday, December 6, 2021 at Geisinger Jersey Shore. A full obit will appear at a later date. Arrangements are private for the family.

Dec 3, 2021

Natalie Bremigen, 71, of Jersey Shore passed away unexpectedly on Friday, December 3, 2021 at her residence.  She was born in Jersey Shore November 12, 1950, a daughter of Lloyd and Flora (Hilborn) Bremigen. Natalie was employed early in life at Cobblers and retired in 2015 from West Company of Jersey Shore where she was a process control inspector...

Dec 1, 2021

Ann L. Aungst, 87, of Waterville passed away Wednesday, December 1, 2021 at UPMC Susquehanna in Williamsport.  She was born September 5, 1934 in Catawissa, a daughter of Andrew S. and Laura Stiles Sholter.  Ann was married to Maynard "Sammy" Aungst and he passed away in 2005.  She was a Secretary, book keeper and partner with her husband owning...

Nov 29, 2021

Robert E. Barker, 53, of Jersey Shore passed away early Monday morning November 29, 2021 at his residence. He was born in Jersey Shore July 6, 1968 a son to James and Barbara (Hurlbutt) Barker.  Bob was a graduate of Jersey Shore High School and was married December 29, 1999 to the former Stacy Powell who survives.

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Nov 26, 2021

Lawrence E. Truax, Sr., 91, of Lock Haven passed away Friday, November 26, 2021 at Geisinger, Lewistown Hospital.

He was married to the late Rhoda Lee (Bropst) in 1952.  They were married for 64 years at the time of her death in 2017.

Lawrence was born on December 19, 1929 in Avis and was the...

Nov 26, 2021

AVIS - John D. Crossen, 59, passed away Friday, November 26, 2021 at the Gatehouse, Williamsport after an 8 year battle with prostrate cancer.

He was married to the former Kimberly C. (Cowles) on April 29, 1989 and who survives.

John was born on December 16, 1961 in Bellefonte and was the son of the...

Nov 25, 2021

MORGANTOWN, WEST VIRGINIA - Kellie Lynn (Smith) Droz, 57, formerly of Jersey Shore, passed away Thursday, November 25, 2021 at the Gatehouse, Williamsport.

She was born on July 20, 1964 in Jersey Shore and was the daughter of Donald Lee "Don" and Yvonne "Vonnie" (Shalett) Smith of Jersey Shore.  She graduated from Jersey Shore High School in...

Nov 23, 2021

LOCK HAVEN - Corey Nicholas Schilling, 30, passed away Tuesday, November 23, 2021 at home surrounded by his family.

Corey was born on December 18, 1990 in Williamsport, the son of Arthur Y. Schilling, III of Jersey Shore and Deborah L. Goodby of S. Williamsport, also raised by Kevin A. Barr and Nancy C. DeRouen.  Corey was...

Nov 22, 2021

JERSEY SHORE - Casimir "Red" Boncal, 85, formerly of Nanticoke, passed away November 22, 2021 at Manor Care, Jersey Shore, PA.

Born January 6, 1936, he was the grandson of the late Casper and Catherine Boncal, Nanticoke.

Red was retired and was last employed as an agent for Western-Southern Insurance.  He also was employed as...

Nov 17, 2021

Mary L. Myers Winters, 91, of English Center passed away at her residence late Wednesday afternoon, November 17, 2021 surrounded by her family.  She was born in Williamsport on August 29, 1930, the daughter of Randel and Carrie Nichols Myers.

She married Richard L. Winters, Sr. on April 8, 1950 and he passed away in 1982.  Mary...

Nov 16, 2021

Steven W. Vanemon, 68, of Jersey Shore, passed away Tuesday, November 16, 2021 at UPMC Susquehanna in Williamsport.  He was born in Jersey Shore, November 10, 1953, the son of William P. and Muriel E. (Stark) Vanemon.

Steve was a graduate of the Jersey Shore High School class of 1972.  Steve married the love of his life,...

Nov 12, 2021

Rebecca "Becky" Anne Guinter, 73, of Blandon, PA passed away, Friday, November 12, 2021 at St. Joseph's Penn State Medical Center in Reading. She was born September 25, 1948 in Williamsport, a daughter of Robert N. and Myrtle R. (Shaw) Cowher.

Becky was a graduate of Williamsport High School; she retired in 2004 from her life time...

Nov 11, 2021

Ethel L. Aunkst, 76, of Jersey Shore went to be with her Lord Thursday, November 11, 2021 after a stay of nearly fifteen months at Manor Care in Jersey Shore, where she was once employed as a CNA and Activities Manager.

She was the daughter of the late Lawrence G. Cruse and Erma (Parker) Cruse.  She married...

Nov 9, 2021

Robert S. Gallagher, 55, of Cummings Township Lycoming County, passed away Tuesday, November 9, 2021 at his residence.  He was born April 22, 1966 in Williamsport, PA, a son of Ben and Sharon (Higgins) Gallagher.  He married the former Astrid (Strickler), September 10, 2011 and she survives.

Bob was a welder most of his life.  He was...