All Obituaries

Francis L. Clausen, 76, of Williamsport passed away Friday, October 15, 2021 at UPMC Susquehanna in Williamsport.  She was born November 10, 1944 in Jersey Shore, the daughter of Earl Carl and Naomi May (Grugan) Peterson.  Francis was married to Melvin Clausen in 1965 and he survives; she graduated from Blossburg-North Penn High School in 1962 and from the Williamsport School of Nursing in 1965. Francis was a Registered Nurse for over 40 years; retiring in 2006 from the Geriatrics...

WILLIAMSPORT - Sally J. (Meckley) Prentiss, 73, formerly of Cogan Station, passed away at her home on Wednesday, October 6, 2021. She was married to the late Charles L. Prentiss who had passed away in 2006. Sally was born on October 1, 1948 in Williamsport and was the daughter of the late Robert and Doris May (Lupole) Meckley.  She graduated from Williamsport High School and had worked at Kmart and Springs Window Fashions.  She was a member of the Calvary Baptist Church, Jersey...

Emily “DeeDee” Sweeley, 93, of Jersey Shore passed away, Thurs., Sept. 30, 2021 at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville. She was born February 3, 1928 in Oriole, a daughter of Charles A. and Blanche (Tomb) Clark.  She was married to James F. Sweeley, who passed away in 1986. For many years DeeDee was a store clerk for Zippy Markets and Weis Supermarkets in Jersey Shore.  She was so well loved in her neighborhood as a babysitter and someone to turn to for motherly...

WILLIAMSPORT - Freeda M. (Gohl) Yorke, 91,  passed away Monday, September 27, 2021 at the Gatehouse, surrounded by her family. She was married to the late Donald V. Yorke who passed away on June 6, 2007.  They had shared 59 years as husband and wife. Freeda was born on September 7, 1930 in Salladasburg and was the daughter of the late Melvin and Alice (Fessler) Gohl.  She graduated from Jersey Shore High School in 1948.  Freeda was a member of Anthony Baptist Church and...

Edna L. (Corson) Bell, 73, of Linden, passed away Monday, Sept. 27, 2021 at her home. Services will be private at the convenience of Edna’s family.  Please share your memories and condolences online at www.rearickcarpenter.com

JERSEY SHORE - Charles A. Welshans, 82, and formerly of Clio, Alabama passed away at his home on Friday, September 24, 2021. He was born on October 6, 1938 in Jersey Shore and was the son of the late Paul V. and Vera M. (Smith) Welshans.  He graduated from Jersey Shore Area High School in 1956 and served with the PA Army National Guard in Lock Haven.  Charles worked at Hammermill Paper Co. of Lock Haven, then worked for and retired from the railroad with Conrail. After his...

JERSEY SHORE - David Neil Lehman, passed away at home, September 7, 2021.  He was born December 25, 1959 in Jersey Shore and was the son of Neil H. and Amy A. (Gettys) Lehman of Jersey Shore.  He graduated from Jersey Shore High School in the Class of 1977. He was employed by Gruenberg Oven Company, Thermal Products Solutions and the Tiadaghton Valley Municipal Authority.  He was a life-long Dallas Cowboys fan and enjoyed playing cards with his fellow employees. In addition...

Wayne R. Fetzer, passed away September 6, 2021 at Geisinger Medical Center in Danville, PA.  He was the son of the late Alvie and Ruth (Whitmire) Fetzer. He was born March 30, 1947 in Jersey Shore, Pa. He is survived by his wife, Kay (Brion) Fetzer and they recently celebrated 53 years of marriage together.  He is survived by a daughter Vicki Gleckner (Matt), grandson, Brody Gleckner and granddaughter Isabelle Gleckner, all of Oval; two brothers, Alvie (Carole) of Landsville, Gary...

JERSEY SHORE - Lori K. Fetzer, 50, went to heaven to be with her family that are waiting there for her on Monday, August 23, 2021. Lori was born on October 26, 1970 and was the daughter of Wayne and Kay (Brion) Fetzer of Jersey Shore.  She enjoyed crafting, sewing and cooking. In addition to her parents, she is survived by her sister; Vicki Gleckner (Matt) of Oval, one niece; Isabelle Gleckner and one nephew; Brody Gleckner.  She was preceded in death by her grandparents; Charles...

Michael A. Freezer, 47, of Williamsport passed away Sunday, August 22, 2021.  He was born in Williamsport, January 31, 1974, the son of Gary and Christina (Stephens) Freezer.  Mike’s entire family is devastated by the loss of the sweetest man, adventurer, the love of people and life. He was a 1993 graduate of Williamsport High School. After graduation, he immediately enlisted in the US Army and was stationed at Worms military base in Germany.  Mike was a Lycoming...