Obituaries

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...

Nov 9, 2021

Duane L. Fargus, 84, of Avis, went home to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on Tuesday November 9, 2021 at the Gatehouse Hospice in Williamsport, PA. He was born May 12, 1937 in Lock Haven the son of Charles and Kathryn (Funk) Fargus.  He was married in 1957 in Centre Hall, Pa to Carol Walters who...

Nov 4, 2021

Joshua J Smith, 39, of Woolrich, passed away Thursday, November 4, 2021 at Penn State Hershey Medical Center.

Born on December 9, 1981 in Williamsport, he was the son of James L. and Debra (Farwell) Smith.  He graduated from Central Mountain High Scholl in 2000 and then Lock Haven University in 2006 with a degree in Health...

Nov 4, 2021

WILLIAMSPORT - Bonnia L. (Lucas) Waltz, 84, passed away Thursday, November 4, 2021 at UPMC Susquehanna, Williamsport.

She was married in 1966 to the late Harry J. Waltz, who passed away in 2019.

Bonnia was born on November 9, 1936 in Avis and was the daughter of the late Francis and Della Mae (Fisher) Lucas. ...

Oct 27, 2021

Ruth S. Orgitano, 79, of South Williamsport, formerly of Jersey Shore, passed away early Wednesday morning, October 27, 2021 at UPMC Susquehanna.  She was born in Oval, January 25, 1942, a daughter of Raymond and Viola (Deitrick) Steppe.

Ruth was a graduate of Jersey Shore High School after attending Catholic School at Immaculate Conception.  During her life...

Oct 26, 2021

Jay Paul Christian II, 45, of Williamsport and Jersey Shore passed away, Tuesday, Oct. 26, 2021 at his residence.  He was born in Williamsport, March 13, 1976, a son of Richard A. and Shirley (Lezak) Christian, Sr.

Jay was a member of the Sons of The American Legion #6117, South Williamsport and the Newberry Independent Polish Club...

Oct 15, 2021

Francis L. Clausen, 76, of Williamsport passed away Friday, October 15, 2021 at UPMC Susquehanna in Williamsport.  She was born November 10, 1944 in Jersey Shore, the daughter of Earl Carl and Naomi May (Grugan) Peterson.

Francis was married to Melvin Clausen in 1965 and he survives; she graduated from Blossburg-North Penn High School in 1962 and...