All Obituaries

Lori Ellen Coleman, 58, of Lock Haven passed away Wednesday, August 14, 2019 at UPMC Susquehanna. Born May 5, 1961 in Lock Haven, she was the daughter of the late Benjamin and Helen Joann Peasley Ferree. Lori was a graduate of Lock Haven High School. She enjoyed spending time in the woods and going for mountain rides. She loved to cook family dinners and cherished the time she spent with her family and friends. Surviving are three children: Cody Coleman, Heidi Ferree and Amanda Hurneman,...

Sheldon Wayne Andrus, 64, of Rauchtown passed away Wednesday, August 14, 2019 surrounded by his family at home. Born October 16, 1954 in Lock Haven, he was a son of Carl E. and Shirley G. Soverns Andrus, Sr. Sheldon was a 1973 graduate of Lock Haven High School. On August 2, 1980 he married his love, the former Mary L. Dole with whom he celebrated 39 years of marriage. Sheldon was employed at Champion Parts and then Travel Centers of America, Lamar in the maintenance department. He was...

On August 13th 2019, Gary was called home to heaven to be reunited with the love of his life Billie, at 75 years of age. Born Jan. 3rd 1944, in Oak Ridge, he was the son of the late William and Elva (Burford) Neiswonger. On February 3rd, 1962 Gary was united in marriage to Billie Gerheim. The two of them went on to share 56 beautiful years together, until the day she was called home on January 22, 2018. Gary and Billie moved to the Williamsport area in 1962, where Gary would become...

Sharon L. Murray, 64, of Dry Run Rd., Beech Creek has moved to her Eternal Home to be with her Lord and Savior on August 10, 2019. On October 22, 1983, Sharon was united in marriage to Patrick L. Murray, her loving and devoted husband of 36 years, and on March 31, 1992, they were blessed with their beautiful daughter, Stephanie. Sharon was born on February 19, 1955 in Washington, D.C. to Samuel L. and Madalyn Beck Sims. Sharon graduated from the former Sugar Valley High School in 1973....

Bing G. Smith, Sr., 66, of Castanea passed away Wednesday, August 7, 2019 surrounded by his family at his home. Born January 27, 1953 in Lock Haven, he was a son of the late Robert S. and Billie Rote Smith. After graduating from Lock Haven High School in 1970, he proudly served in the United States Army. On December 22, 1972, he married his love, the former Deb Blazina, with whom he celebrated 46 years of marriage. In his younger years, Bing was a tree trimmer. He then was employed by...

Stacy J. Kuntz, 54, of W. Fourth St., Lock Haven, passed away Tuesday, August 6, 2019 in Blanchard. She was born in Lock Haven on April 21, 1965, the daughter of the late Frederick G. Powell and Dianna Lee Packer Powell who survives in Muncy. Stacy was a 1983 graduate of Lock Haven High School. On August 10, 1984 at the Flemington First Church of Christ, she married Richard J. Kuntz, who preceded her in death on April 4, 2010. Stacy was a member of the Beech Creek Legion Auxillary and...

Gary “Doodie” Rathgeber, 73, of Mill Hall, passed away suddenly on Tuesday, August 6, 2019 at his home. Born April 25, 1946 in Lock Haven, he was the son of the late Wayne and Sonnia Zimmerman Rathgeber. Doodie was a 1964 graduate of Lock Haven High School and served in the United States National Guard. He was a member of St. Luke’s United Church of Christ. Doodie was employed at Hammermill Paper Company and later International Paper, being one of the last employees remaining before...

Joseph E. Caprio, 76, of Lock Haven, passed away Monday, August 5, 2019 at his home. He was born in Lock Haven on September 27, 1942, the son of the late Gerard M. and Margaret M. Bills Caprio. Joe graduated in the class of 1960 from Lock Haven High School and obtained his degree in drafting from Williamsport Area Community College. On Februrary 8, 1964, he married the former Cynthia E. Powers, who survives. Joe was employed at M.W. Kellogg Company of Williamsport prior to working at...

Gary J. Styers, Sr., 77, of Blanchard, passed away Sunday, August 4, 2019 at his home. He was born in Van Buren, New York on June 4, 1942, the son of the late Forrest and Zetta Shady Styers. Gary was a 1960 graduate of Lock Haven High School. He was a Veteran of the United States Army and United States Army Reserves, being honorably discharged following 30 years of service. On August 22, 1964, he married the former Deanna Gaines, who survives. Gary was employed by Zimmerman Brothers,...

Daniel Howard Renn, 78, of Lock Haven passed away Monday, July 29, 2019 at Providence Place, Drums. Born February 7, 1941 in Shamokin, he was a son of the late Howard and Rita Zelinskie Renn. After graduating from Trevorton High School in 1958, he attended Bloomsburg University, graduating in 1962 and then continuing his graduate work there. In 1962 he married his love, Joanne Roma Renn, who preceded him in death on April 5, 1982. Daniel was a Special Education Teacher for Keystone...