OBITUARY LISTING

May 18, 2026

CROSS FORK - Martha W. “Marty” Churchill, 76, passed away peacefully on Monday, May 18, 2026, at UPMC Williamsport, surrounded by the love of her family.

Born in Houston, TX on October 25, 1949, she was the daughter of the late Bartholomew J. and Verna R. (Breaker) Antle.

On January 28, 1984, Marty married the love of her life, Erin L. Churchill,...

May 12, 2026

Vonda K. (Wetzel) Handte, 60, of Woodland, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, May 12, 2026.

Born April 15, 1966, in Lock Haven, she was a daughter of Donald Wetzel, of Lamar, and the late Artis (Sample) Wetzel.

She was married to Donald R. Handte on Sept. 6, 1997. They celebrated 28 years of marriage together.

Vonda was a...

May 1, 2026

Annette M. (Woodhull) Russo, 57, of Howard passed away on Friday, May 1, 2026 at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville.

Born May 21, 1968 in Phillipsburg, NJ she was the daughter of John and Maryann (Sargent) Woodhull of Frenchtown, NJ.

She was married on September 29, 1990 to Andrew D. “Andy” Russo. They celebrated 36 years of marriage together.

Annette worked as a day...

Apr 23, 2026

David W. Simcox, 58, passed away peacefully at his home, surrounded by friends and family, on Thursday, April 23, 2026, after a very short battle with cancer.

David was born on June 29, 1967, to Margaret Simcox and the late Francis Simcox. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 27 years, Danyelle Simcox, and his brother, Carl Simcox.

He...

Apr 19, 2026

Patricia L. (Stewart) Campbell, 68, of Renovo, passed away on Sunday, April 19, 2026, at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville.

Born June 20, 1957, in Cartersville, GA, she was a daughter of the late John and Barbara (Goodrich) Stewart.

Patricia was married on July 16, 2005, to Frank P. Campbell. They celebrated 20 years of marriage together.

She worked as a CNA for Bucktail...

Apr 17, 2026

Apr 11, 2026

Paula R. Dake, 58, of Williamsport, departed this Earth unexpectedly on Saturday, April 11, 2026 in North Bend.

Paula was born November 19, 1967 in Williamsport. She was the eldest daughter of Harrison “Harry” and Rita (D’Alena) Dake of Williamsport.

She was a 1985 graduate of Williamsport High School.

Paula was employed by Shop-Vac/SK Tool for 25 years. Prior to that she worked...

Apr 9, 2026

Carlyn K. “Kay” Walker, 81, of Lock Haven passed away at home on Thursday, April 9, 2026.

Born December 15, 1944 in Lock Haven she was a daughter of the late Willard and Esther (Walker) Walker.

Kay worked in Laundry and housekeeping at the former Lock Haven Hospital.

She was a graduate of Lock Haven High School.

Kay enjoyed baking, bingo, puzzles and reading...

Mar 30, 2026

Robert H. Bender, 96, of Renovo passed away on Monday, March 30, 2026 at his residence in Drury's Run.

Born March 21, 1930 in Red Hill, PA he was a son of the late LeRoy and Dorothy (Henry) Bender.

He was employed as an auto mechanic for several auto dealerships.

Robert was a member of Gilbertsville Fire Dept.

He served in the Army/Air Force...

Mar 25, 2026

James W. Reeder, 52, of Lock Haven, died Wednesday, March 25, 2026, at The Gatehouse in Williamsport.

Born Oct. 28, 1973, in Lock Haven, he was a son to Nancy (Somer) Reeder and Warren A. Reeder, Jr.

Surviving are his father and his step-mother, Ginny Reeder, of Lock Haven.

A private burial will be held at Swissdale Cemetery at the convenience of the...

Mar 22, 2026

Linda Kay (Shade) Yost, 76, of Mill Hall passed away on Sunday, March 22, 2026 at The Gatehouse in Williamsport.

Born April 27, 1949 in Lock Haven a daughter of the late Robert L. and Mary J. (Watkins) Shade.

Linda was a 1967 graduate of Lock Haven High School. She enjoyed reading, crafts, crocheting, bingo and watching westerns especially Gunsmoke.

Surviving are two...

Mar 21, 2026

Charles L. Klobe, Jr., 94, of Beech Creek and Mill Hall, passed away at home on Saturday, March 21, 2026.

Born July 22, 1931, in Loganton, he was a son of the late Charles L. Klobe, Sr. and Margaret (Yarrison) Klobe.

He was married in 1952 to the former Ethel M. Karchner who died November 25, 2021. They celebrated 69 years of...

Mar 13, 2026

Donald J. “Fish” Yurkiewicz York, 94, of Ranshaw, was called home to our Lord on Friday, March 13, 2026. He was the husband of Barbara A. (Cero) York to whom he married on October 21, 1961 at our Lady’s Church in Mt. Carmel by Bishop Lawrence Schott.

Donald was born in Jersey City, New Jersey on February 23, 1932, a son...

Mar 12, 2026

Henry Charles Todd, Sr., 87, of Lock Haven, passed away Thursday, March 12, 2026 at UPMC Williamsport. He was the husband of Phyllis Mae (Dershem) Todd with whom he would have celebrated 60 years of marriage on August 12, 2026.

Henry was born on March 19, 1938 in Lock Haven, a son of the late Martha (Summers) Solt and her husband...

Mar 9, 2026

Kenneth W. Matter, Sr., 76, of Mill Hall passed away on Monday, March 9, 2026, at Lock Haven Rehab. & Senior Living.

He was born in Lock Haven on March 30, 1949 a son of the late Reuben and Grace (Brungard) Matter.

Ken worked in maintenance at Lock Haven University.

His wife Rosalie (Killinger) Long died August 6, 2022.

He served in U.S. Air...

Mar 7, 2026

Anthony D. “Tony” Pentz, 23, of Cross Fork, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, March 7, 2026. Tony was born on October 3, 2002 in Lock Haven, a son of Mindy J. Ruth of Cross Fork and David E. and wife Melissa Pentz of Renovo. He was a 2021 graduate of Bucktail Area High School, attending Pennsylvania College of Technology in...

Mar 5, 2026

Mary Ruth Williams, 71, of Lock Haven, passed away on Thursday, March 5, 2026, at the Gatehouse in Williamsport. Mary was born on July 27, 1954, at the Williamsport Hospital to the late Robert L. and Janice R. Goetz of Renovo, PA.

Mary was a graduate of Bucktail High School, class of 1972, and received her Bachelor of Science degree in...

Mar 2, 2026

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Charles C. Colucci, 84, of Castanea, Pa., on March 2, 2026, at his residence.

He was born to John and Josephine (Renzo) Colucci on July 15, 1941. He was one of 12 children.

On July 12, 1969, he married the love of his life, Helen (Soo) Colucci, who survives at home...

Feb 27, 2026

Ronald W. Kepler, 84, of Ransdorf Manor, passed away on Friday, Feb. 27, 2026, at UPMC Williamsport Hospital after being admitted on Tuesday evening.

Born July 19, 1941, in Renovo, he was a son of the late Oren and Thelma (Croak) Kepler.

He enjoyed puzzles.

Surviving are his son, Ronald W. Yost, of Lock Haven; two granddaughters, Rebecca and Nora; and two great-grandchildren,...

Feb 20, 2026

Robert E. “Chip” Rager, 78, of Mill Hall passed away on Friday, February 20, 2026 at Rose View Center in Williamsport where he was a patient for a year.

Born June 18, 1947 in Lock Haven he was a son of the late Robert and Dorothy (Gentzyel) Rager.

Chip was self-employed as a carpenter. He served in the Army during the Vietnam...