OBITUARY LISTING

May 14, 2019

Norris J. “Moose” Houser, Sr., 83, of South Renovo died Tuesday, May 14, 2019 at Bucktail Medical Center. Born in Philipsburg on May 2, 1936 he was the son of the late Norris C. and Helen E. (Anderson) Houser.

Moose graduated from Lock Haven High School where he was an extremely talented basketball, baseball, and football player....

May 9, 2019

RENOVO- Russell J. Walauskas, 62, of Renovo passed away Thursday, May 9, 2019 at ManorCare Health Services in Jersey Shore.

Born July 28, 1956 in Woodbury, CT, he was the son of the late Raymond and Rosemary (Eastwood) Walauskas. Russell loved God and attended the St. Teresa of Avila Church in Woodbury.

Throughout his life...

May 8, 2019

LOCK HAVEN – Randy Leigh Bibey, 59, formerly of Renovo, passed away Wednesday, May 8, 2019 at his residence in Lock Haven. He was the husband of Kim M. (Policastro) Bibey.

Born in Renovo on September 30, 1959, he was the son of the late Dorsey and Margaret (Sockman) Bibey. After graduating high school, Randy joined the...

May 3, 2019

Rene Lucy (Wertz) Matthis, 87, of West Renovo, passed away on Friday, May 3, 2019 at Bucktail Medical Center, South Renovo.

On June 4, 1955, Rene married the love of her life, Frederick “Skip” Matthis who proceeded her in death on October 28, 1993.

She was a loving daughter, wife, mother,...

May 2, 2019

SOUTH RENOVO-Kenneth C. ‘Captain Ken’ Klinefelter, 78, of South Renovo passed away Thursday, May 2, 2019 at Bucktail Medical Center in South Renovo. He is reunited in Heaven with his beloved wife, Ivaloemae ‘Ivy’ Klinefelter, who he missed dearly since she passed on March 28, 2017.

Born January 10, 1941 in Renovo, Captain Ken was the son...

Apr 26, 2019

SOUTH RENOVO-Rose Marie (Kennis) Hritzko, 76, of South Renovo, passed away Friday, April 26, 2019 at Bucktail Medical Center in S. Renovo. She was the beloved wife of William R. Hritzko of S. Renovo.

Born December 17, 1942 in Renovo, Rose was the daughter of the late Andrew C. and Rosanna B. (Croak) Kennis. She was a...

Apr 25, 2019

WESTPORT- Thomas F. Shearer, 95, of Westport passed away Thursday, April 25, 2019 at Bucktail Medical Center in S. Renovo. He was the beloved husband of Florence A. (Anderson) Shearer. Together they shared over 73 years of marriage.

Born in Renovo on May 4, 1923 he was the son of the late Helen (Shearer) Koller. After graduation...

Apr 7, 2019

Lois S. (Troutman) O’Connor, 88, of S. Renovo passed away Sunday, April 7, 2019 at Bucktail Medical Center in S. Renovo. She was the wife of Vincent J. O’Connor, Sr. who preceded in death on August 17, 1988. They were married on July 28, 1951 in the parlor of the St. Joseph Catholic Church rectory and shared 37 years...

Apr 7, 2019

Shelvia J. (Geraty) Bechdel, 77, of Mill Hall passed away Sunday morning, April 7, 2019 at the Gatehouse in Williamsport.

She was born in Lock Haven on July 31, 1941 a daughter of the late Theodore and Emma (Bair) Geraty.

Shelvia was married on June 13, 1983 to Lynn A. Bechdel who died December 23,...

Mar 29, 2019

Irene M. (Garcone) McGuire, 84, of Renovo, died Friday, March 29, 2019 at Bucktail Medical Center, Renovo.

She was born in Renovo on October 16, 1934 and was the daughter of the late Philip and Genevieve (Tarantella) Garcone.

Irene was a graduate of St. Joseph’s School Class of 1952.  She married George R. McGuire, who...

Mar 28, 2019

Judith H. (Miller) Markle, 71, of Lock Haven passed away, Thursday, March 28, 2019 at the Williamsport Home.

She was born March 18, 1948 in Lock Haven a daughter of the late William “Boots” and Miriam (Kitchen) Miller.

Judith was married to Randy L. Markle. They celebrated 28 years of marriage together.

She...

Mar 22, 2019

Eugene J. “Gene" Monoski, 89, was born at home, in South Renovo on October 25, 1929 to Joseph J. and Elizabeth (Barna) Monoski. His mother immigrated to this country and spoke broken English. Gene could understand her and would respond in English. This helped his mother with the language. But, he couldn’t figure out how he was able to...

Feb 20, 2019

Donetta J. Reeder, 81, of McElhattan, died Wed., February 20, 2019 at UPMC, Susquehanna-Williamsport.

She was married to John F. Reeder who survives.

A memorial service will be held on Saturday, March 9th at 10:00 a.m. at the Helt Funeral Chapel, Mill Hall.

Burial will be held at Rest Haven Memorial Park.

Feb 17, 2019

Samuel A. Haagen, 71, a former resident of Irwin Street, Lock Haven died Sunday, February 17, 2019 at the Susque-View Home, Lock Haven.

Born June 2, 1947 in Lock Haven a son of the late Sylvester and Edith (Burrell) Haagen.

Sam was a graduate of Mid-America College of Funeral Service, Jeffersonville, IN.

He...

Feb 16, 2019

Patricia A. Higgins, 70, of Lock Haven died Saturday, February 16, 2019 at UPMC Lock Haven Hospital.

She was born in Lock Haven January 7, 1949 a daughter of the late Carl K. & Doris R. (Wills) McGill.

She worked at Brodart in Williamsport for several years.

Patricia enjoyed crossword puzzles and loved...

Jan 29, 2019

LOCK HAVEN - Edwin Lamont Welch, 86, of Little Plum Run Road died Tuesday, January 29, 2019 at UPMC, Susquehanna Williamsport where he was a patient for one week.

Born March 24, 1932 in Lock Haven a son of the late Hendrick A. and Dora (Merile) Welch.

He retired from Jersey Shore Steel after several...

Jan 25, 2019

LOCK HAVEN - Louise E. (Bitner) Allen, 97, of Beech Creek died Friday, January 25, 2019 at Haven Rehab and Skilled Nursing, Lock Haven.

Born June 7, 1921 in Beech Creek she was a daughter of the late Charles & Mary (Heverly) Bitner.

Louise was married on June 30, 1956 to George E. Allen who...

Jan 25, 2019

LOCK HAVEN - Harold A. Drescher, 78,  passed away, Friday Jan. 25 2019, at Geisinger Jersey Shore Hospital Emergency Room.

Born May 5, 1940, in Landisville, PA. He was the son of the late Paul and Miriam (Summy) Drescher. He was the youngest of 5 children.

Harold loved the outdoors and wildlife.  In his younger...

Jan 23, 2019

RENOVO- Vera C. Lowery, 80, of Renovo passed away on Wednesday, January 23, 2019 at Bucktail Medical Center.

Vera was born February 25, 1938 in Renovo. She was the daughter of the late Ray and Julia (DePolis) Gakle.

Vera was married to Francis (Pat) Lowery on September 18, 1954.

She was a member...

Jan 17, 2019

RENOVO- Stanton L. “Manny” Probst, Jr., 79, of Farwell, passed away Thursday, January 17, 2019 at Bucktail Medical Center, S. Renovo.

Born December 22, 1939 in Renovo, he was the son of the late Stanton L. and Mary A. (Barbarich) Probst, Sr.

Stanton was the husband of the late Janet L. (Kane) Probst who passed...