Obituaries

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...

Dec 13, 2016

JERSEY SHORE - Keith A. Zerby, 59, of Jersey Shore passed away Tuesday, Dec. 13, 2016 at the Jersey Shore Hospital.  He was born September 1, 1957, the son of the late Kenneth W. and Frances (Willits) Zerby. He was married to the former Brenda Oister, they married November 11, 1998 and have been blessed with sharing over 20...

Dec 10, 2016

JERSEY SHORE - H. Philip Keller, 91, of Jersey Shore, passed away Saturday, December 10, 2016 at the Jersey Shore Hospital. Born, March 8, 1925, in Pine Creek, PA he was the son of the late Henry and Jesse (Miller) Keller.

Philip was married to the love of his life on June 26, 1948 to Marie E....

Dec 9, 2016

JERSEY SHORE - Elsmere Davis, 89, of Jersey Shore, passed away Friday December 9, 2016 at Susque View Nursing Center, Lock Haven.  She was born in Pittston, Pa May 3, 1927, the daughter of Herman and Clara (Sommers) Stahl.

Elsmere was a hard working mother who was employed as a secretary for PENNDOT for over 24 years...

Dec 2, 2016

JERSEY SHORE - Frank A. Hinchliffe, 83, died on Friday, December 2, 2016 at Manor Care, Jersey Shore.

He was the son of the late James and Laura Lorraine Hinchliffe.  He had graduated from Phillipsburg Schools and was a truck driver.

Services and burial will be private in Wildwood Cemetery, Williamsport.

Arrangements are...

Nov 5, 2016

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Catherine L. Packard, 84, of Jersey Shore passed away, Sat. Nov. 5, 2016, at her home surrounded by her loving family.  She was born in Avis on June 10, 1932, the daughter of the late Robert L.  and Edith (Nichols) Truax.   Catherine graduated from the Jersey Shore Senior High School Class of 1950. ...

Oct 28, 2016

JERSEY SHORE - Ruth Yvonne (Pogue) Spong, 75, died Friday, October 28, 2016 at her residence.

She was married to James Stiles "Jim" Spong, who survives, in 1979 and they have celebrated 37 years as husband and wife.

Ruth was born on January 10, 1941 in Lock Haven and was the daughter of the late...