Obituaries

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...

Apr 29, 2024

Mary F. Boring, of Jersey Shore, peacefully passed away on April 29, 2024. She was born on May 11, 1947, in Spangler, a retired seamstress for Woolrich. Mary had a passion for crocheting, gardening vegetables and flowers, and cherished the time spent with her family, especially her beloved grandchildren, whom she adored and who affectionately called her Nana.  Mary...

Apr 28, 2024

William W. Neff, Sr, 74 of Mill Hall passed away Sunday afternoon April 28, 2024 at Geisinger Medical Center in Danville.

He was born July 27, 1949 in Lock Haven a son of Truman A. and Mariam (Reeder) Neff, Sr.  He was married to Agnes R. Ferguson Neff who passed away May 10, 2019.  Bill was employed...

Apr 23, 2024

AVIS - Karen F. Fulkrod, 67, passed away Tuesday, April 23, 2024 at Lock Haven Rehab and Senior Living.

She was born on September 30, 1956 in Jersey Shore and was the daughter of the late Samuel E. and Eva Mae (Spotts) Fulkrod.  She had worked at Manor Care, Jersey Shore for 15 years, retiring in 1995. ...

Apr 14, 2024

Richard E. Barkman, 87, of Jersey Shore passed away after a short illness at Valley View Rehab & Nursing Center on April 14, 2024.  Born on January 29, 1937 in St. Albans, Queens County, New York to Homer Barkman and Margaret (Fluke) Barkman.  He was a graduate of Jersey Shore High School, Class of 1954.  He served in the...

Apr 6, 2024

Troy F. Showers Sr., age 60, of Jersey Shore, passed away on April 6, 2024. Born on May 5, 1963, in Jersey Shore, Troy was a devoted Truck Driver for over 30 years, known for his hard work and dedication.

In his free time, Troy enjoyed fishing, watching old movies, drawing, and most importantly, taking care of his family and spending...

Mar 10, 2024

Connie E. Keiper, 65, of Jersey Shore, passed away on Sunday, March 10, 2024 at Jersey Shore Skilled Nursing and Rehab. Services will be private at the convenience of the family. Send condolences at www.rearickcarpenter.com.

Mar 9, 2024

Lenora Jean Stackhouse, died March 9, 2024 at the UPMC Hospital, Williamsport, PA.  She was born Jan. 30, 1931 near Roaring Branch, PA to Loren and Edith (Myrick) McNett. She was married to Lester Stackhouse for 56 years until he preceded her in death on Nov. 2, 2006.

Lenora graduated from Canton Area Schools in 1950. She...

Mar 8, 2024

John K. Truax, affectionately known as "Santa," peacefully passed away on March 8, 2024, in Jersey Shore. He was born on October 6, 1942, in Jersey Shore, Pennsylvania. John was 81 years old at the time of his passing.

John dedicated many years of service to Kellogg's before retiring in 2005. His interests were varied and included...

Mar 8, 2024

John Truax passed away Friday, March 8, 2024.  A full obituary will be available soon.

Mar 7, 2024

Betty L. Bowmaster, a beloved resident of McElhatten, was born on May 18, 1941, and peacefully passed away on March 7, 2024, at Jersey Shore Nursing and Rehabilitation. She was surrounded by her loving family. Betty lived a fulfilling life spanning 82 years.

In her early years, Betty worked as a talented seamstress for Woolrich before retiring...

Feb 25, 2024

Connie M. Hillyard, 83 of Salladasburg passed away late Sunday night February 25, 2024 at the Williamsport North Manorcare Nursing Center where she was a guest only a week.

She was born in Jersey Shore, March 26, 1940, the daughter of Cloyd and Mildred Edkin Burke.  She was married July 07, 1961 to Donald L. Hillyard who...

Feb 7, 2024

William R. McAlister Sr., 81 of Jersey Shore, went to be with the lord on February 7, 2024. Born April 1, 1942 in Jersey Shore, PA, he was a son to the late Robert B. & Helen (Ergott) McAlister.

Bill was employed by Thompsons and worked for Piatt Township. He was an avid outdoors man & really...