Obituaries

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...

Oct 6, 2021

WILLIAMSPORT - Sally J. (Meckley) Prentiss, 73, formerly of Cogan Station, passed away at her home on Wednesday, October 6, 2021.

She was married to the late Charles L. Prentiss who had passed away in 2006.

Sally was born on October 1, 1948 in Williamsport and was the daughter of the late Robert and Doris...

Sep 30, 2021

Emily "DeeDee" Sweeley, 93, of Jersey Shore passed away, Thurs., Sept. 30, 2021

at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville. She was born February 3, 1928 in Oriole, a daughter of Charles A. and Blanche (Tomb) Clark.  She was married to James F. Sweeley, who passed away in 1986.

For many years DeeDee was a store clerk...

Sep 27, 2021

WILLIAMSPORT - Freeda M. (Gohl) Yorke, 91,  passed away Monday, September 27, 2021 at the Gatehouse, surrounded by her family.

She was married to the late Donald V. Yorke who passed away on June 6, 2007.  They had shared 59 years as husband and wife.

Freeda was born on September 7, 1930 in Salladasburg and...

Sep 27, 2021

Edna L. (Corson) Bell, 73, of Linden, passed away Monday, Sept. 27, 2021 at her home. Services will be private at the convenience of Edna's family.  Please share your memories and condolences online at www.rearickcarpenter.com

Sep 24, 2021

JERSEY SHORE - Charles A. Welshans, 82, and formerly of Clio, Alabama passed away at his home on Friday, September 24, 2021.

He was born on October 6, 1938 in Jersey Shore and was the son of the late Paul V. and Vera M. (Smith) Welshans.  He graduated from Jersey Shore Area High School in 1956 and...

Sep 7, 2021

JERSEY SHORE - David Neil Lehman, passed away at home, September 7, 2021.  He was born December 25, 1959 in Jersey Shore and was the son of Neil H. and Amy A. (Gettys) Lehman of Jersey Shore.  He graduated from Jersey Shore High School in the Class of 1977.

He was employed by Gruenberg Oven Company, Thermal...