Obituaries

Jul 30, 2024

Anna V. Smith, 84, of Lock Haven, passed away on Tuesday, July 30, 2024 at her residence. She was born in Lock Haven on November 01, 1939 to the late Lloyd N. and Eva A. (Packer) Verbeck.

Anna was a 1957 graduate of Lock Haven High School. She married the love of her life, Douglas S. Smith...

Jul 27, 2024

JERSEY SHORE - Donna L. Thomas, 87, passed away Saturday, July 27, 2024 at the Williamsport Home.

Donna was born on August 20, 1936 in Jersey Shore, the daughter of the late Col. Russel L. and Lara "Sally" (Cooper) Thomas.  She had graduated from Jersey Shore High School.  For many years, she owned and operated Donna's Flower...

Jul 21, 2024

L. Jean Ergott bid her final goodbyes to everyone she touched on this earth on July 21st, 2024.  Her mother and father, Mary and Daniel Reitz, her brothers Bill and Tom Reitz, her husband Lowell Ergott and her son Dan Ergott, were all waiting patiently to greet her.

This world was more beautiful place for having Jean...

Jul 15, 2024

HOWARD - Roderick P. "Rod" Andrus, 59, passed away at his home on Monday, July 15, 2024 surrounded by his family.

He was married to the former Shannon M. (Yarnell) on September 28, 2013, who survives, and they have celebrated 10 years of marriage.

Roderick was born in Lock Haven on July 2, 1965 and...

Jul 14, 2024

Ronald J. Confer, affectionately known as Ron, 78, of Jersey Shore, passed away peacefully on July 14, 2024, at UPMC Williamsport. He was born on August 30, 1945, in Antes Fort to the late Samuel Lincoln and Pheobie Melissa (Tomb) Confer. He was the youngest of 12 brothers and sisters.

Ron was a dedicated and hardworking man...

Jul 8, 2024

Nicholas C. Rhea, 74, of Jersey Shore, passed away on July 8, 2024. He was born on September 2, 1949, in Williamsport.

Nicholas dedicated his professional life to his work as an Electrician at Wire Rope of Williamsport, where he was respected and cherished by his colleagues. Outside of his career, Nicholas had a profound love for...

Jul 8, 2024

Sandra Irene (Perry) McAlister, 83, of Jersey Shore, passed away peacefully at her home on July 8, 2024.  Sandra was born in Jersey Shore to Edgar and Irene (Schrader) Perry on May 5, 1941.

Sandra was dedicated to her work in Clothing Distribution Department at the Woolrich Clothing Company, where she spent many years contributing to the...

Jul 4, 2024

WILLIAMSPORT - Joseph H. Cramer, Jr., 85, passed away at WeCare at Sycamore Rehab & Nursing on the Fourth of July.

He was born on March 23, 1939 in Philadelphia and was the son of the late Joseph H. and Catherine (Cleary) Cramer.  Joseph graduated from high school in Red Creek, New York, and later obtained both...

Jul 4, 2024

Beverly June (Sechrist) Kauffman, 71, passed away July 4, 2024 surrounded by family and friends.  She was born January 14, 1953 in Jersey Shore to Herman and Verna (Sylvis) Sechrist.  She was the youngest of 5 children.  She will join Fred, Shirley, Bob, Sandy, and her parents in heaven.  She will also happily reunite with a very special nephew...

Jun 16, 2024

Mary R. (Simcox) Bower, 74, of Jersey Shore, passed away on Sunday, June 16, 2024 at Haven Place in Lock Haven. She was born in Lock Haven on February 10, 1950, a daughter of the late Joseph F. and Betty G. (Chaplain) Simcox, Sr.

Mary was a graduate of Lock Haven High School and married Ronald E....

Jun 15, 2024

Neal V. Gillott, 91, of Lock Haven, passed away on Friday, June 15, 2024, at Lock Haven Rehabilitation and Nursing Center. He was born in Castenea on September 4, 1932 to the late Anthony and Mary (Marcello) Gillott.

He started working at Piper Aircraft from an early age and stay until their closing. Neal enjoyed riding motorcycles...

Jun 12, 2024

Diane K. Peasley, 74 of Jersey Shore, passed away on June 12, 2024, in Williamsport.

Born on July 27, 1949, in Jersey Shore, Diane led a fulfilling life dedicated to her family and community. With a career spanning over 20 years as the manager of the local Thrifty Swifty in Jersey Shore, she touched the lives of...

Jun 11, 2024

Agnes Cryder, 97, of Jersey Shore, PA, passed away on June 11, 2024.  Agnes was born on her family farm on September 12, 1926 in Erie County PA to Matthew and Katherine Stickner.  She was preceded in death by her husband Robert Charles Cryder, in 1972.

Agnes was known affectionately as 'Baba' (Grandma in Slovak) to her...

Jun 7, 2024

William "Bill" Charles Hilling, 87, passed away on June 7, 2024, in his hometown of Williamsport.  He was born on June 26, 1936, in Williamsport to the late William T. and Florence Hilling.  He had a successful career for the state and himself as a land surveyor for 50 years.

A man of many interests, Bill was...

Jun 5, 2024

Virginia Louise (Jones) Lindsey, 89, of Woolrich passed away Wednesday, June 05, 2024 at her residence.  She was born in Lock Haven on December 13, 1934, a daughter of the late Leslie and Gladys (Springer) Jones.

She was married to the late Ronald Wayne Lindsey on April 6, 1957 and they shared 53 years of marriage until...

May 28, 2024

Shirley Mae (Ritz) Stradley, 88, of Jersey Shore, passed away on Tuesday, May 28, 2024 at Lock Haven Rehabilitation and Senior Living.  Shirley was born in North Bend on August 9, 1935 to Thomas and Alice (Lauver) Ritz.

Shirley played guitar and sang with her two sisters, Barbara Dougherty and Sylvia Eldred.  The Ritz Sisters played and...

May 28, 2024

Mary Louise Wolfe, 93, of Jersey Shore died on Tuesday, May 28, 2024.  Her parents were Stewart Hockman Wolfe and Cleta (Lehman) Wolfe.

Mary Louise was a graduate of Jersey Shore High School, Class of 1948, the Williamsport Hospital School of Nursing, Class of 1951, and Syracuse University, Class of 1953 B.S.N.  She was employed at the...

May 14, 2024

Patty A. Wilson, age 78 of Williamsport, PA passed away Tuesday, May 14, 2024 at her residence.  She was born September 8, 1945 in Lock Haven a daughter of Joseph F. and Betty Geraldine Chaplain Simcox, Sr.  Patty worked many years at the Williamsport Hospital in the housekeeping department.  She was very active and supportive of the Salvation Army...

May 8, 2024

Frances Marion Huling, 93, of Jersey Shore passed away peacefully at Lock Haven Rehabilitation and Senior Living on Wednesday, May 08, 2024.  Frances was born to John and Gladys Cass on February 10, 1931 in Philadelphia, Pa.  Her family moved to Jersey Shore when she was 10 years old.  She graduated high school in Huntington, West Virginia.

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May 2, 2024

Donald Leroy Hillyard, 86, of Salladasburg passed away Thursday, May 2, 2024 at his residence.  He was born in Salladasburg December 11, 1937 a son of Harold and Edith Decker Hillyard.  He was a graduate of Jersey Shore High School and was a U.S. Army Veteran.  He was married July 7, 1961 to the former Connie M. Burke who...