All Obituaries

Charles L. Tressler, 60, of Bald Eagle Mountain Rd., Mill Hall passed away Wednesday, October 16, 2019 at his home. A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, October 26, 2019 at 3 P.M. at the Donald G. Walker Funeral Home, Inc., 231 High St., Flemington, Pa. Friends and family will be received from 1 P.M. until the time of the service.

Jerry A. Loner died at home on October 13, 2019, of complications related to a Glioblastoma brain tumor. He bravely fought this terrible disease for seven months. He left this earth peacefully and surrounded by his family and our four beloved cats. Jerry is survived by his wife of 22 years, Rebecca “Becky” (Muthler) Loner, a daughter, Macey (McBryan) Miscannon (Drew Miscannon), a son, Jesse Loner and a daughter, Marissa Loner (Donald Kaler); his mother, Marion Helminiak Loner; sister,...

James Allen Gunsallus, 96, of Castanea passed away Sunday, October 6, 2019 at Susque View Home, Lock Haven. Born February 18, 1923 in Orviston, he was a son of the late Wesley Armstrong and Tillie May Spangler Gunsullas. On December 22, 1942 James was inducted into the United States Army in New Cumberland and assigned to the 87th Infantry. After completing basic training at Camp Hale, CO, he was assigned to the 10th Mountain Division where his military occupational specialty was light...

James Franklin Kinley, Jr., 68 of Masden Hollow Rd Beech Creek, passed from this life into eternal life on October 4, 2019 at Geisinger Medical Center. Born on June 24, 1951 in Jersey Shore and raised in Lock Haven, he was the son of the late James F. Kinley, Sr. and Dorothy Walker Kinley. Jimmy was a kind hearted man who would give you the shirt off of his back and not think twice about it. On July 14th, 2006 he married Relda Killinger, who preceded him in death on January 23, 2019. ...

Dr. Catherine Ann (Peterman) Traister of 14 Oak Ln., Lock Haven passed away Thursday, October 3, 2019 at her home. She was born January 15, 1959 in Sunbury and raised in South Williamsport. She was a 1976 graduate of South Williamsport High School and then earned her Bachelor Degree in Health and Physical Education from Lock Haven University in 1980. Cathy later completed her Masters and Doctorate degrees from Penn State University. After graduating from Lock Haven University, she worked...

Donald R. Bartholomew Don was born March 2, 1954 to the late Lawrence Bartholomew and Ruby V. (Hoffman) Bartholomew. He was a 1972 graduate of Lock Haven High School. On November 18, 1972 he married Charla Teresa Mitchell, who survives him. He worked several jobs over the years including laborer, truck driver and video store manager but his favorite was taxi driver. Don was an avid Penn State fan and a 35-year season ticket holder. This was a passion he shared with his grandchildren. ...

Allan E. Copenhaver, 86, of Lock Haven passed away Tuesday, October 1, 2019 surrounded by his family at Jersey Shore Manor Care. Born July 7, 1933 in Juniata County, he was a son of the late Frank and Verda Steffen Copenhaver. Allan proudly served in the United States Army as a medic during the Korean War. On November 3, 1955, he married his love, the former Marcia Phillips, with whom he celebrated almost 64 years of marriage. Allan was a welder by trade. He retired from PennDOT’s...

Phyllis Arlene (Fravel) Barnhart, 89, of Flemington, passed away Friday, September 13, 2019 at her home. She was born in Flemington on May 27, 1930, the daughter of the late Karl and Kathleen Fravel. Phyllis was a 1948 graduate of Lock Haven High School. She was married 69 years to Blair Ellwood Barnhart, who survives. In addition to her husband, she is survived by two daughters, Patricia Barnhart of Elkins Park and Susan (Robert) Brostrom of Warrington; a sister, Pauline Winters of...

Robert S. Borner, Sr., 63, of Flemington, passed away Thursday, September 12, 2019 at his home. He was born in Bridgeport, Connecticut on March 19, 1956 the son of the late Michael and Genevieve Hobson Borner. On May 14, 1977, he married the former Ruth Bletz who survives in Flemington. Bob resided in Connecticut until relocating to Jersey Shore in 1985. He was employed at Grumman Allied Industries of Montgomery as a Quality Control Supervisor until his retirement in 1997. He was a...

Frederick L. “Junior” Bilby, Jr., 75, of Loganton, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, September 11, 2019. He was born in Flemington on January 14, 1944, the son of the late Frederick L., Sr. and Ruby Wheeler Bilby. Junior was a 1962 graduate of Lock Haven High School. He was a talented mechanic, having worked at various local car dealerships before opening Bilby Repair Garage of Lock Haven which he owned and operated prior to his 18 year employment at the Clinton County...