Obituaries

Oct 3, 2023

Robert B. Karstetter, lovingly known as "Boozer," passed away peacefully on October 3, 2023, at the age of 91. He was born on January 14, 1932, at his family's home in Rauchtown. Robert's passing has left a void in the hearts of his family and friends, but his memory will forever be cherished.

Throughout his life, Robert...

Sep 26, 2023

Gary D. Bodle, beloved son, father, brother, and friend, peacefully passed away on September 26, 2023, at the age of 58. He was born on January 23, 1965, in Williamsport, PA, and his vibrant spirit touched the lives of those around him.

Gary dedicated his professional career as a Technical Engineer in the Pharmaceutical industry, where he...

Sep 26, 2023

Shelly K. (Willits) Smith, age 58, of Jersey Shore, PA, passed away on September 26, 2023. She was born on November 24, 1964, in Jersey Shore, PA, to the late Marion (Anderson) Willits and Frank Willits.

Shelly dedicated many years of her life as the Assistant Head Cook at Jersey Shore Elementary School. Her hard work and...

Sep 22, 2023

JERSEY SHORE - Harriet Z. Heisey, 96, passed away Friday, September 22, 2023 at Jersey Shore Skilled Nursing.

She was born in Porter Township on May 28, 1927 and was the daughter of the late Christian I. and Mary (Zeigler) Heisey.  Harriet graduated from Jersey Shore High School and then attended Penn State.  She had worked at...

Sep 20, 2023

Gary L. Best, 79, of Jersey Shore, passed away Wednesday, September 20, 2023 at Nippenose Valley Village.

He was married to the late Linda P. (Parker) Best from 1966 until the time of her death on January 21, 2020.

Gary was born on July 19, 1944 in Williamsport and was the son of the late...

Sep 11, 2023

Neil H. Lehman, a loving husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, passed away peacefully on September 11, 2023, at the age of 92. He was born on June 4, 1931, in Bellefonte, Pennsylvania, to the late Ralph Lehman and Esta (Miller) Lehman. Neil's passing leaves a void in the hearts of all who knew and loved him.

Throughout...

Sep 6, 2023

S. WILLIAMSPORT - Martha Jane "Nana" Mosteller, 78, passed away Wednesday, September 6, 2023 at the Gatehouse surrounded by her family.

She was born on April 10, 1945 in Williamsport and was the daughter of the late James Kenneth and Sarah Jane (Evans) Mosteller.  She had worked for Trimtex, Phoenix and Weis Markets.  She attended Life Tree...

Sep 3, 2023

RALSTON - Roberta E. (Ryder) Fuller, 72, passed away at her home on Sunday, September 3, 2023.

She was married to Wayne D. Fuller who survives and they have shared 50 years as husband and wife.

Roberta was born on May 22, 1951 in Williamsport and was the daughter of the late Carl and Sally...

Aug 28, 2023

Nancy Ott Wolfe, of Woolrich, loving wife, amazing mom, sweetest gram, cherished sister, adored sister-in-law, and great friend, peacefully went to be with the Lord on August 28, 2023, at The Gatehouse surrounded by family. She was born on May 20, 1944, in Jersey City, NJ, and was blessed with a vibrant and fulfilling life of 79 years.

Aug 24, 2023

PINE CREEK - Vern A. VanOrder, Jr., 87, passed away Thursday, August 24, 2023 at his home.

He was married for 52 years to the late Sonya Lee (Foor) VanOrder at the time of her death in 2014.

Vern was born on September 10, 1935 in Johnsonburg and was the son of the late Vern...

Aug 11, 2023

WOOLRICH - Lawrence Francis "Larry" or "Deke" Cunningham, 95, passed away Friday, August 11, 2023 at his home.

He was married to the former Rita W. (Wolfe), who survives, and on July 24, 2023 they celebrated their 75th wedding anniversary.

Lawrence was born on January 1, 1928 in Jersey Shore and was the son of...

Jul 18, 2023

July 18, 2023, Charles James Probst, 78, of Avis, PA, passed away peacefully at home with his family at his side after valiantly fighting cancer during his final days. On that last day, the mountains lifted and the streams of his outdoor travels ushered him to Heaven for his eternal rest with the Lord.

Charley, the eldest...

Jul 15, 2023

Delores E. Koch, a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and great-great-grandmother, passed away on July 15, 2023, in Danville, at the age of 89. Delores was born on Jan. 18, 1934, in Jersey Shore, to the late Bert A. and Julia (Carr) Good.

Throughout her life, Delores held various secretarial positions, including working at Reese Lumber, and...

Jul 13, 2023

LOCK HAVEN - Geraldine R. "Jeri" (Dullen) Wyble, 72, passed away Thursday, July 13, 2023 at her home.

She was married in 1968 to the late Charles R. "Charlie" Wyble who passed away July 4, 2021.  They had shared 52 years as husband and wife.

Geraldine was born in Lock Haven on February 6, 1951...

Jul 8, 2023

JERSEY SHORE - Michael D. "Mike" Snyder, 76, passed away Saturday, July 8, 2023 at Promedica (Manor Care) in Jersey Shore.

He was married in 1995 to the former Mary L. (Clements).

Michael was born on February 19, 1947 in Lock Haven and was the son of the late Charles William and Ann (Jagerts) Snyder. ...

Jul 3, 2023

Sandra J. Nichols 85, of Jersey Shore passed away Monday, July 3, 2023 at The Gatehouse Hospice in Williamsport.  She was born April 9, 1938 in Lock Haven a daughter of Francis and Katharine Weaver Horne.  She was married to Robert Nichols who passed away September 15, 2017.  She was employed early in life with Sylvania Corp and was...

Jun 26, 2023

Dennis J. Hill, known affectionately as Poppi by everyone else, passed away peacefully at home on June 26th, 2023, in Jersey Shore, PA.  He was born in Newton, NJ son of Elmer Hill and Harriett (Williams) Hill on July 8th, 1941.  At the time of his passing, he was 81 years old.

Dennis worked in New Jersey...

Jun 22, 2023

Vicki Merritts Hogan passed away on June 22, 2023, in Williamsport, at the age of 76. Vicki was born in Jersey Shore to Joan Bobst Merritts and Arlington "Bud" Merritts. She was preceded in death by her parents and her beloved husband, James Gregg Hogan.

Vicki was a creative and imaginative person with a strong personality and...

Jun 18, 2023

Amanda A. Ybarra, a beloved daughter, mother, sister and friend, passed away on June 18th, 2023 at the age of 44 in Williamsport, PA. She was born on April 5th, 1979 in San Diego, CA to Robert Ybarra and Elizabeth Page.

During her life, Amanda worked as an Administrative Assistant in the hospitality industry, specifically for hotels....

Jun 13, 2023

Charles C. Rinehart Jr., 90, formerly of Wellsboro and McElhattan passed away Tuesday, June 13, 2023 at ProMedica Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. He was born in Porter Township Lycoming County on June 11, 1933, a son of Charles C. and Estella Edwards Rinehart Sr. He was a U.S. Navy Veteran of the Korean War. He retired from the...