All Obituaries

B. Leroy Chappelle, 80, of Lock Haven, passed away Monday, January 30, 2023 at his home. Born in West Chester May 9, 1942, he was the son of the late Walton S. and Harriet M. Messner Chappelle. Following graduation from West Chester High School, Leroy served in the United States Army in Alaska from 1962 to 1965. After returning from service, he obtained his Barber's Certification from Johnstown Barber School. On May 6, 1967 at St. Agnes Catholic Church, he married the former Patricia...

Archie Ronald "Ron" Shearer, 65, passed away peacefully at his home on January 25, 2023, with his wife and soulmate, Denise, by his side. Born in Lock Haven on December 22, 1957, Ron was the oldest son of Herb and Jane (Jones) Budinger, both of whom preceded him in death. A graduate of Lock Haven High School, he was a member of the 1975 100th commencement class. Those who knew and loved Ron will remember him as a natural leader, a truly gifted storyteller, and for his amazing drawing...

John W. Gugliocciello, Sr., 74, of Flemington passed away Sunday, January 22, 2023 at UPMC Susquehanna, Williamsport. Born October 12, 1948 in Lock Haven, he was a son of the late Pasquale and Irene Beck Gugliocciello. John was a 1968 graduate of Lock Haven High School and then earned his A&P (Aircraft and Powerplant) License at the former Williamsport Area Community College, graduating in 1970. On July 20, 1974, he married the former Mary Lee Zimmerman, with whom he shared 48 years of...

Ruth H. Sherman- known to most as Grandma, 94, of Lock Haven passed away Saturday, January 21, 2023 at UPMC Susquehanna, Williamsport. Born March 9, 1928 in Clearfield, she was a daughter of Dewey John Fleck and Margey May Moriarty Fleck Mollar. Ruth served as a cook at The Deli and then the Carnegie House, both in State College. She was a member of the United Brethren Church. Ruth was also a member of the Moose, Sons of Italy and Elks, all of Lock Haven and a life member of the Bass Master...

Roger Dean Nixon, 67, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, January 21, 2023. He was born on July 8, 1955 in Philipsburg, the son of the late William C. Nixon and Dorothy Blake. Roger was a 1973 graduate of Lock Haven High School. After graduating he married the love of his life, Sharon Conway, on October 6, 1973. Roger lived in South Florida for many years before moving back to Pennsylvania in 1996. He was involved in many children ministries in both Florida and Pennsylvania. He was an...

Donald E. Malinak, 90, of Flemington, passed away Thursday, January 19, 2023 at The Gatehouse Hospice, Williamsport, in the presence of his loving wife, Nancy. Born July 7, 1932 in Steelton, PA, Don was the son of the late Thomas and Anna Bankovic Malinak. Don was a 1950 graduate of Steelton High School where he was a standout defensive end, earning him a scholarship to play football at Penn State University. While at Penn State from 1950 until his graduation in 1954, Don continued his...

Joan "Jo Ann" Grenninger, 85, of Flemington, passed away Wednesday, January 18, 2023 at UPMC Haven Place, Lock Haven. Born April 16, 1937 in Lock Haven, she was the daughter of the late Charles and Olive Carson Eichenlaub. Jo Ann was a 1955 graduate of Lock Haven High School. On February 11, 1956 at the East Main Street United Methodist Church, Lock Haven, she married James G. Grenninger, who survives. Jo Ann was a member of the Flemington First Church of Christ. She was an avid bowler...

Ronald Charles Newberry, 74, of Woolrich, passed away Wednesday, January 18, 2023. Born February 18, 1948 in Lock Haven, he was the son of the late Albert F. And Bertha Killinger Newberry. Following his graduation from Lock Haven High School in 1967, Ron enlisted in the United States Air Force, serving from 1967 to 1971 when he was honorably discharged as a Staff Sergeant. Upon returning from service in 1971, Ron began his career in the automotive industry, where he remained throughout his...

Christine Marie Brennan, 53, of Mill Hall passed away Monday, January 16, 2023 at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville. Born on December 21, 1969 in Lock Haven, she was the daughter of Delbert and Charlotte Archer Remick. Chrissy was a graduate of Bald Eagle Nittany High School. On October 25, 2012, she married William C. Brennan. Chrissy worked as an in-home care nurse and then at Lucky 7 Plaza. She enjoyed camping. Most important to Chrissy was the time she spent with her family- whether at...