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James  "Buddy" Larue Cohick

James "Buddy" Larue Cohick

May 5, 2019

James LaRue "Buddy" Cohick, 92, of Salladasburg went to be with his Savior Jesus Christ on Sunday, May 5, 2019.  Born October 23, 1926 In Salladasburg, he was the son of the late James J. and Ida M. (Gohl) Cohick.  A graduate of Jersey Shore, Buddy was married to the love of his life, E. Lucille "Mouse" (Berry) Cohick...

Lewis Russell Sanden

Lewis Russell Sanden

May 1, 2019

Lewis Russell Sanden, 92, passed away peacefully in his sleep Wednesday May 1, 2019 at Grand Villa Assisted Living Facility, Pinellas Park FL.  Lew was born August 22, 1926 in Russell, PA, the son of Florence and Paul Sanden.

Lew served in the Navy in both World War II and the Korean War.  After the service he...

Gary E. Lannan

Gary E. Lannan

Apr 25, 2019

Gary E. Lannan, 70, of Jersey Shore passed away Thursday evening, April 25, 2019 at the Lock Haven Extended Care and Hospice.

He was born June 5, 1948 in Jersey Shore a son of Chester and Mary Robbins Lannan.   He was a graduate of Jersey Shore High School and a U.S. Army Veteran of Vietnam.  Earlier in...

Elizabeth S. (Hurd)  Hurd

Elizabeth S. (Hurd) Hurd

Apr 24, 2019

Elizabeth S. Hurd, 88, formerly of Jersey Shore and Harrisburg, passed away, Wednesday, April 24, 2019 at Wolf Run Village Assisted Living Center in Hughesville.

She was born in Lock Haven, Aug. 30, 1930, a daughter of Paul and Ruth (Harer) Hurd.  She was a graduate of the Geisinger School of Nursing and was a Registered Nurse...

Douglas S. Smith

Douglas S. Smith

Apr 24, 2019

Douglas Sears Smith, 84, of McElhattan passed away Wednesday, April 24, 2018, at the Jersey Shore Hospital Emergency Room.

Born September 27, 1934, in Bellefonte, Pa he was the son of the late John S Smith and Helen Sears Decker Smith Kline of Bellefonte.  Douglas attended Bellefonte High School, he graduated in 1952.  He also attended Penn...

Seely W. Hanford

Seely W. Hanford

Apr 17, 2019

Seely W. Hanford, 86, of Cogan Station, passed away on April 17, 2019 at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville. Seely was born in Larrysville on December 11, 1932, where he grew up one of four children. He was the son of Guy and Rita (Kramer) Hanford. Seely is survived by his loving wife of 11 years, Connie (Spotts) Hanford.

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Hannah Jane Luther

Hannah Jane Luther

Apr 11, 2019

H. Jane Luther, 74, of Lancaster passed away, Thursday, April 11, 2019 at Mt. Joy Hospice in Mt. Joy.  She was a native and former resident of Jersey Shore.

Jane was born in Jersey Shore, January 11, 1945, the daughter of Fred and Margaret (Smith) Luther. She retired from PP&L in Montoursville where she was a dispatcher...

Regina A. (Nonemaker)  Showers

Regina A. (Nonemaker) Showers

Apr 7, 2019

Regina A. Showers, 78, of Jersey Shore, passed away, Sunday, April 7, 2019 at Manor Care South, Williamsport.  She was born in Castanea, June 25, 1940, the daughter of the late Edward L., Sr. and Margaret (McKinney) Nonemaker.

Regina married the love of her life, Richard E. Showers, June 2, 2001 and they shared 17 years of...

Pauline (Burkholder)  Sweigart

Pauline (Burkholder) Sweigart

Apr 6, 2019

Pauline (Burkholder) Sweigart, 82, of Lock Haven, passed away on Saturday, April 6, 2019 at her home. She was born in Red Run on October 8, 1936 to the late Samual and Anna (Steigart) Burkholder.

Pauline worked as a cook and waitress at the Mountain Top Inn.

She is survived by three sons, four grandchildren,...

Gerald "Jerry" L. Johnson

Gerald "Jerry" L. Johnson

Apr 5, 2019

Gerald L. "Jerry" Johnson, 76, of Jersey Shore, passed away on Friday, April 5, 2019, at ManorCare Jersey Shore. Jerry was born in Williamsport on March 14, 1943, to the late Donald and Margaret (Ridall) Johnson. Jerry worked as an inspector in a machine shop for Norcen Industries from 1971 until he retired in 2007. He married the former...

David Paul "Peasel" Fuller

David Paul "Peasel" Fuller

Apr 5, 2019

JERSEY SHORE - David Paul "Peasel" Fuller, 86, passed away Friday, April 5, 2019 at UPMC Susquehanna, Williamsport.

He was married to the former Gloria E. (Sellinger) on March 1, 1958 and they have celebrated 61 years together.

David was born on January 17, 1933 in Jersey Shore and was the son of the late...

Alice D. (Stayner)  Kinley

Alice D. (Stayner) Kinley

Apr 1, 2019

LOCK HAVEN - Alice D. (Stayner) Kinley, 99, formerly of Avis, passed away Monday, April 1, 2019 at Susque View Nursing Home, Lock Haven.

She was married to the late William C. Kinley for 61 years until his death in June 1999.

Alice was born on May 24, 1919 in Bald Eagle Twp., and was...

Rose F. (Zellers)  Brown

Rose F. (Zellers) Brown

Mar 28, 2019

Rose F. (Zellers) Brown, 86, of Jersey Shore Passed away, Thursday, March 28, 2019, at the Gatehouse Hospice in Williamsport surrounded by her family.

She was born, Sept. 9, 1932 in Lavalle, PA, a daughter of Victor and Grace (Chiffo) Zellers. Rose was a homemaker all her life and was catholic by faith.  She enjoyed jigsaw puzzles...

Gale W. ("Snuffy")  Grey

Gale W. ("Snuffy") Grey

Mar 25, 2019

Gale W. "Snuffy" Grey, 76, of Jersey Shore passed away Monday, March 25, 2019 at the Jersey Shore Hospital. Gale was born in Wilkinsburg, PA on November 25, 1942, the son of Robert R. and Celia (Kinsler) Grey.

Gale was a High School graduate. He was a mechanic, employed by Marden's, Inc.  He married Gloria (Dunkle) Grey,...

M. Peanut (English)  Kymble

M. Peanut (English) Kymble

Mar 22, 2019

JERSEY SHORE - M. Peanut (English) Kymble, 87, passed away Friday, March 22, 2019 at her home surrounded by family.

Peanut was married to the late Richard N. "Dick" Kymble for 61 years at the time of his death on March 12, 2012.

She was born on November 30, 1931 in Jersey Shore and was...

Rev. Christina (D'Abramo)  Testa

Rev. Christina (D'Abramo) Testa

Mar 20, 2019

Reverend Christina D. (D'Abramo) Testa, 90, formerly of Jersey Shore, passed away on Wednesday, March 20, 2019 at The Williamsport Home. Born in Montreal, Quebec, Canada she was a daughter of the late Pasquale and Antoinette (Niro) D'Abramo.

Christina was a member of the Nippenose Valley Fellowship Church. She was an ordained minister from Eastern Bible, now...

Shelley Lynne (Scheesley)  Smith

Shelley Lynne (Scheesley) Smith

Mar 12, 2019

Shelley Lynne Smith, 47, of Lock Haven passed away on March 12, 2019. Born on July 4, 1971 in Williamsport, Shelley is the daughter of Kenneth and Carol (Burgess) Scheesley.

A dedicated Susquehanna Transit school bus driver, Shelley enjoyed traveling with her husband, George Smith, and reading for leisure. George and she were married on November 4,...

Kenneth B. "Ken" Wagner

Kenneth B. "Ken" Wagner

Mar 5, 2019

JERSEY SHORE - Kenneth B. "Ken" Wagner, 58, passed away Tuesday, March 5, 2019 at the Geisinger Medical Center, Danville.

He was born on December 31, 1960 in Jersey Shore and was the son of Jack C. Wagner of Jersey Shore and the late Mary J. (Jameson).  He graduated from Jersey Shore Area High School in 1979...

Kathy L. (Hughes)  Gottschall

Kathy L. (Hughes) Gottschall

Feb 28, 2019

Kathy L. Gottschall, 63, of Jersey Shore, entered into her Lord's Holy presence on Thurs., Feb. 28, 2019 at The Gatehouse in Williamsport; where she was surrounded by her loving family.  Jesus looked at her glowing face, smiling he said, 'Well done, my good and faithful servant".

Kathy was a lifelong resident of Jersey Shore, born June...

Dennis Carrol O'Connor

Dennis Carrol O'Connor

Feb 26, 2019

Dennis C. O'Connor, 71, of English Center, passed away Feb. 26, 2019 at his home.

There will be no services.

Rearick Carpenter Funeral Home, 1002 Allegheny Street, Jersey Shore, have been entrusted with the arrangements

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