Obituaries

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Harry J. Waltz

Feb 14, 2019

Harry J. Waltz, 85, of 798 W. Edwin St., Apt 1102 Williamsport, PA 17701 Williamsport, passed away, Thursday, Feb. 14, 2019 at his home surrounded by his loving family.  He was born June 13, 1933 in Anthony Township, a son of Carl S. and Helen (Paulhamus) Waltz.

Harry was a veteran of the Korean War serving in...

Daniel T. Woodward

Jan 28, 2019

Daniel T. Woodward, 62, of Jersey Shore, passed away Mon. Jan 28, 2019 at UPMC Susquehanna Williamsport.  Born in Detroit MI, Nov. 8, 1956, Daniel was the son of, Thorton J. and Mary Lou (Loner) Woodward.

Daniel was employed for many years by Frito Lay in Williamsport as a Maintenance Mechanic and retired from there in 2013. ...

Courtney Rae Miele

Jan 21, 2019

Courtney Rae Miele "Corey", 17, of Jersey Shore, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, January 21, 2019 at Jersey Shore Hospital. She was born in Lock Haven on May 24, 2001 to James A. Miele II and Debra (Huffman) Miele.

Courtney was a senior at Jersey Shore High School. She was very involved with the music department: playing...

Lavina L. (Williams) Jackson

Jan 21, 2019

Lavina Jackson, of Jersey Shore, was called home on Jan. 21, 2019 at the age of 100 years.  She was born Lavina Williams in Girard, OH, on March 23, 1918 to the late Melvin and Irene (Shaffer) Williams.

Lavina attended Flower Hospital School of Nursing in Toledo, OH, graduating as an RN in 1946.  After this she...

Ethel E. (Thomas) Fillman

Jan 16, 2019

Ethel E. Fillman, 96, of Salladasburg, passed away Wed., Jan., 16, 2019 at the Heartland Retirement Home in Woolrich with her family by her side.  Born in Salladasburg, June 18, 1922, she was the daughter of the late Lloyd and Elizabeth (Lush) Thomas.

Ethel was the widow of Donald Fillman, who passed away in 1968. She was...

Anthony Jacob ("Tony") Breon

Jan 2, 2019

Anthony Jacob Breon, 71, of Avis passed away on January 2, 2019, in his home. Tony was born on December 11, 1947, in Jersey Shore and grew up on a small farm in Antes Fort. Tony did not stray too far from his roots during the course of his life primarily residing in Antes Fort, Jersey Shore and Avis....