Obituaries

Apr 1, 2017

Jay Alan Steckenfinger, 58, son of Barbara Barger and Ira & Sue Steckenfinger, joined our Lord and Savior on April 1, 2017, in Rauchtown, PA.  He is survived by his wife Debra Lee Steckenfinger, step-sons David Murray (Theresa) and Chad Brungard, son Christopher Edwards, brothers Dale and Karl Steckenfinger (Melody); sisters Kim Garlick, and Sara M. Guilds, step-sister Dawn...

Mar 28, 2017

Edward "Ed" J. Zetts, 67, of Avis, passed away, with his family by his side, Tuesday, March 28, 2017 at the Williamsport Regional Medical Center.  Born in Phillipsburg, August 30, 1949, he was the son of Joseph and Anna (Little) Zetts.

Ed married the love of his life, Debra A. (Wright), June 9, 1973 and they celebrated...

Mar 19, 2017

JERSEY SHORE - Karen A. Reid, 83, of Jersey Shore, passed away Sunday, March 19, 2017 at Manor Care South in Williamsport.  Born in Jersey Shore, February 25, 1934, she was the daughter of the late William L.  and Vivian R. (Clarke) Klinefelter Hunter.  In 1960, Karen married William P. Reid who passed away in 2007.  Funeral...

Mar 18, 2017

JERSEY SHORE - Calvin L. Whitton Sr., 87, of Jersey Shore in the Pine Creek area, passed away Saturday, March 18, 2017 at his home with his family by his side.  A lifetime resident of Jersey Shore, Calvin was born September 10, 1929, the son of the late Ike Prince and Helen (Smith) Whitton.  He married June J. (Koch)...

Mar 11, 2017

JERSEY SHORE - David G. Fox, 73, of Jersey Shore, died at his residence on Saturday, March 11, 2017.

He was born on September 01, 1943 in Danville and was the son of the late Kenneth R. and Dorothy (Hammersley) Fox.  He graduated from Williamsport High School.  David was a veteran of the US Army and he...

Feb 28, 2017

JERSEY SHORE - Dr. Richard D. Baldwin, prankster, physician, activist and adventurer, a man ahead of his time died peacefully at home with family on February 28, 2017.  Born May 24, 1931 in Montclair, NJ, he was the son of Harry D. Baldwin and Isabella Shortreed.

He graduated from Rutgers University and from New York Medical College...

Feb 21, 2017

AVIS - Lowell E. Ergott, 89, of Avis, passed away, Tuesday, February 21, 2017 at the Susque View Home Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Lock Haven.  Born at home in Avis, December 31, 1927; the son of William and Louise Ergott.  He was married to Lois "Jean" (Reitz), who survives him, April 3, 1947; they shared 69 years of...

Feb 16, 2017

AVIS - Robert B. Stroup, 79, passed away, Thursday, February 16, 2017 at Geisinger Medical Center, in Danville.

He was born in Pottersdale, PA, February 15, 1938, the only child of the late Hillary and Clara (Haight) Stroup.  His wife, Judy (Slaugenwhite), passed away February 8, 2016; they were married on September 14, 1962 and had shared...

Feb 9, 2017

JERSEY MILLS - Guy W. Swarthout, 74, of Jersey Mills passed away Thursday, February 9, 2017 at Manor Care North in Williamsport' PA. He was born December 21, 1942 in Jersey Mills a son of Donald G. and Martha Perry Swarthout.  He was a Jersey Shore High School graduate and was employed by the former NY Central Railroad.

Feb 6, 2017

LOCK HAVEN - Wanda K. (Pearsall) Hughes, 94, went to be with her Lord on Monday, February 6, 2017 at the Jersey Shore Hospital.

She was married to the late Russell A. Hughes on March 9, 1946 and they celebrated 64 years as husband and wife until his death in 2010.

Wanda was born on...

Feb 6, 2017

JERSEY SHORE - Helen F. (Bottorf) Goodbrod, 87, passed away Monday, February 6, 2017 at Manor Care, Jersey Shore.

Helen was married to the late William G. Goodbrod on June 1, 1948 and they were married for 54 years at the time of his death in 2002.

Helen was born on April 8, 1929 in...

Feb 3, 2017

LOCK HAVEN - Winona G. "Hill" Tompkins, 70, passed away, Friday, February 3, 2017.

She was born in Sayre on January 22, 1947, the daughter of the late, Walter T. and Leatrice "Smith" Hill.

She was the wife of Ray Tompkins and they shared many wonderful years together before his passing in 1985.

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Jan 29, 2017

JERSEY SHORE - Robert C. Weigel, 73, of Lock Haven, passed away Sunday, Jan 29, 2017 at Mount Nittany Medical Center. He was born August 21, 1943 the son of the late Ivan and Helen (Hipple) Weigel.

Robert graduated from the Jersey Shore Area Senior High School and was a veteran of the United States Navy, serving...

Jan 28, 2017

JERSEY SHORE - Betty Jane Sweeney, 91, slipped peacefully into the presence of her Lord and Savior, Saturday, Jan 28, 2017, at Manor Care, Jersey Shore.  Born July 21, 1925 in Jersey Shore, she was the daughter of John and Margaret (Miller) Packard.  She married Benjamin George Sweeney in Philadelphia, PA.  He passed away December 30, 1958.

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Jan 28, 2017

Frances Gloria (Horton) Leonard, 82, of Jersey Shore, died on Saturday, January 28, 2017 at Jersey Shore Manor Care.

She was married to Clarence L. Leonard who survives, and they just celebrated 60 years as husband and wife on December 1st.

Frances was born on February 17, 1934 in Corning, NY and was the daughter...

Jan 26, 2017

Mary Elizabeth (Good) Prince, 91, of Jersey Shore, passed away peacefully at her home on Thursday, January 26, 2017 with her three devoted daughters by her side.

She was married to the late Harry E. "Rudy" Prince for 59 years at the time of his death in January 2002.

Mary was born on March 28,...

Jan 11, 2017

LOCK HAVEN - Rhoda L. Truax, 82, of Lock Haven, passed away Wednesday, January 11, 2017, at The Gatehouse.  Born in Lock Haven, March 17, 1934, she was the daughter of the late Clifton H. and Ruth M. (Dullen) Bropst.  Rhoda married Lawrence E. Truax, Sr. on November 15, 1952, they shared 64 years of marriage.

Rhoda...

Dec 31, 2016

LOCK HAVEN - Betty Lane (Donahay) Brooks, 91, died on Saturday, December 31, 2016 at the Suqueview Home, Lock Haven.

She was married on November 2, 1943 to the late Charles L. Brooks, Sr. who had died on March 20, 2009.  They celebrated 65 years as husband and wife.

Betty was born in Lock Haven...

Dec 30, 2016

Dec 22, 2016

Charles "Chas" E. Umstead Sr., 82, of Jersey Shore, died Dec. 22, 2016. Born Oct. 5, 1934, in Washingtonville, he was the son of Russell W. and Mary E. Bortz Umstead. He was preceded in death by his wife, Janice, with whom he shared 49 years of marriage. He was a graduate of Jersey Shore Area High School and...