All Obituaries

Jack F. Baker, 92, of Cogan Station, passed away Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2020 at Rose View Nursing Center. He was born Dec. 3, 1927 in Northumberland, the son of the late Harry and Marian (Kratzer) Baker. Jack was married to the late, Leona M. (Van Sant) for 51 years until her passing in Nov. 1998.  He was a self employed contractor for over thirty years.  Jack enjoyed fishing, hunting and working around his home but his favorite pastime was spending time with his family. He is...

OVAL - Gene S. Lehman, 81, passed away Wednesday, September 16, 2020 at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville. He was married on April 28, 1962 to the late Charlotte J. “Jeanie” (Eck) who had passed away June 16, 1988. Gene was born on July 19, 1939 in Jersey Shore and was the son of the late Samuel S. and Mae L. (Wagner) Lehman.  He graduated from Jersey Shore High School in 1957 and served with the US Navy from 1957 – 1960 as a machinist mate aboard the USS...

Paula C. Schreck, 52, of Jersey Shore, passed away, at the Gatehouse, Wed. Sept. 9, 2020 at the Gatehouse after fighting a courageous battle with cancer. She was born Dec. 22, 1967, the daughter of the late George E. and Ruby E. (Overdorf) Schreck. Paula lived her entire life in Jersey Shore and worked hard to achieve a Master’s Degree in Vocational Rehabilitation. Paula was a member of the Trinity United Methodist Church, Jersey Shore.   She had many interests but her most...

Harriet B. Sweitzer, 99, of Jersey Shore, passed away on Tuesday, September 8, 2020 at Nippenose Valley Village. She was born on December 18, 1920 in Oriole to the late Verus R. and Carrie C. (Cowher) Fenstermaker. Harriet was a member of Oriole United Methodist Church. She worked as a bookkeeper at Sweitzer Auto Repair for 35 years. She was also a wonderful homemaker and loved to bake and can. Some of her favorite pastimes were crocheting and reading. Harriet loved to spend time with her...

Robert Thomas “Tom” Todd, 83, of Jersey Shore, passed away September 7, 2020, at Susque-View Nursing Home in Lock Haven.  He was married to the former Dolores A. (Marano), who survives, on September 1, 1962.  They celebrated 58 years as husband and wife this year. Tom was born on April 16, 1937 in Williamsport and was the son of the late Arthur and Margaret (Adams) Todd.  He graduated from Jersey Shore High School.  Tom worked for Weis Markets, Reeves...

Linda Jane Gettys, 74, formerly of Sulphur Run Road and a resident of Haven Place passed away at the Lock Haven Hospital on Sunday, August 23, 2020. She was born July 20, 1946 in Jersey Shore to Paul and Margaret (Benson) Gettys. She was a graduate of Jersey Shore High School, class of 1964. She retired from the Penndot office in Harrisburg after 40 years of service. Her hobbies included word puzzles and her two fur babies. She is survived by a sister, Amy (Neil) Lehman, nephews, David...

Robert “Bob” L. Smith, 73, of Jersey Shore, passed away, Monday evening, August 17, 2020, at the Geisinger Medical Center, Danville. Born May 29, 1947 in Jersey Shore; he was the son of Harry L. and Frances M. (Poorman) Smith. Bob lived in Jersey Shore all of his life. Bob married the former Lois M (Willits), who survives him on August 23, 1997; they would have celebrated 23 years of marriage this Sunday. Bob was a graduate of Jersey Shore Area High School and Penn State...

Elva “Tink” M. Edwards, 86, of Jersey Shore, passed away Monday, August 10, 2020 at the Gatehouse.  Born in Haneyville, November 18, 1933, she was the daughter of the late Robert and Florence (Baer) Rogers. Elva spent her entire life living in the Jersey Shore area and was a homemaker. She enjoyed playing bingo and cards; she loved sitting on her porch and feeding the birds. Elva is survived by two sons, Dennis Eck, of Lock Haven and Kenneth Edwards, of Texas; six...

JERSEY SHORE - Donald L. “Duke” Lehman, 84, passed away Wednesday, August 5, 2020 at UPMC Williamsport. He was married to the former Patricia A. “Pat” (Carpenter), who survives, and celebrated 61 years as husband and wife this June. Donald was born on February 17, 1936 in Jersey Shore and was the son of the late George and Alberta (Laubach) Lehman.  He graduated from Jersey Shore High School then served with the US Airforce.  He worked as an excavator,...

JERSEY SHORE - Marie Elena (Patri) Keller, 90, passed away Friday, July 10, 2020 at Manor Care, Jersey Shore. Marie was born on March 19, 1930 in Brooklyn, NY.  She graduated from Henry Snyder High School in Jersey City, New Jersey.  She had worked for 25 years at the Jersey Shore Hospital and retired in 1985. She loved to share stories of a happy childhood in Jersey City, NJ; memories with sister, Annette, and best friends Gloria and Helen. She beamed with pride when recalling...