All Obituaries

Sharon Lee Nivison, 77, of Blanchard passed away Monday, April 12, 2021 at her home. Born October 23, 1943 in Williamsport, she was the daughter of the late Lewis V. and Anna Irene (Tompkins) Wurster. Sharon was a graduate of South Williamsport High School. On July 12, 1975 she married her love, John Lewis Nivison, with whom she shared 42 years of marriage before his passing in 2018. Sharon was an animal enthusiast, especially loving horses and dogs. Surviving is her daughter, Victoria...

Anna Christine "Tene" Dale, 96, of Canal St., Flemington, passed away Friday, April 9, 2021 at Susque-View Home. Born in Flemington on May 13, 1924, she was the daughter of the late Jacob H. and Blanche S. Snavely Floruss. Tene was a 1942 graduate of Lock Haven High School. On August 7, 1942, she married Kenneth E. Dale, Sr., who preceded her in death April 6, 2007. Tene was a member of the Flemington United Methodist Church. She enjoyed sewing, crocheting, gardening and crafts. She also...

Christina Ilene (Ripka) Porter, 41, of Mill Hall passed away Friday, April 2, 2021 at her home in North Bend. Born October 29, 1979 in Lock Haven, she was a daughter of Richard and Sharon (Mitchell) Ripka, Sr. Christina was a 1997 graduate of Lock Haven High School. Christina was employed by First Quality and then Haven Pride until their closing. On June 6, 2012 she married her best friend, Larry "Malik" Porter. Christina enjoyed music and fishing. She also loved going on road trips. In...

Darla Jean "Dink" Slenker, 70, of Lock Haven passed away Thursday, April 1, 2021 at UPMC Susquehanna, Williamsport. Born January 2, 1951 in Lock Haven, she was a daughter of the late Harry and Ruth (Packer) Russell. Darla was a 1969 graduate of Bald Eagle Nittany High School. On June 1, 1984, she married Robert L. "Ack" Slenker, with whom she shared 27 years of marriage before his passing in 2011. While employed at Susque View Home, Darla attended Penn College of Technology, earning her...

Francis Anthony Renzo, 83, of Dogwood Drive, Lock Haven passed away peacefully in his home on Wednesday, March 31, 2021. Born on August 22, 1938, in Lock Haven, he was the son of the late Anthony Renzo and Mary Veneziano. Francis was a graduate of the former Lock Haven High School. In 1957 he was united in marriage to Sandra Lea Douty, his wife of 61 years, who predeceased him on March 17, 2019. Francis proudly served his country as a member of the National Guard for nine years. Francis...

Michael Ernest Barzona, 91, of Flemington passed away Tuesday, March 30, 2021 after a brief stay at UPMC Haven Place, Lock Haven. Born May 23, 1929 in Lock Haven, he was the last living child of the late Genaro and Mary Barzona. Ernie was a graduate of Lock Haven High School. He proudly served in the United States Army. On August 7, 1952, he married his love, the former Nellie Elaine Marsh, with whom he shared 67 years of marriage before her passing on May 29, 2020. Ernie was employed as a...

Richard L. Winner, 75, of Lock Haven, passed away Saturday, March 27, 2021 at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville. Born September 16, 1945, Rich was the son of the late Russell and Mary Shoemaker Winner. He was a 1963 graduate of Lock Haven High School. Rich served in the United States Air Force during the Vietnam War. On March 24, 1967 in Lock Haven, he married the former Trudi A. Hawkins, who survives. Rich worked for Conrail for many years as a bridge builder. He enjoyed watching...

Martha Eckert Russell, 93, of Mill Hall, was welcomed into her heavenly home on Thursday, March 25, 2021. Born in Lock Haven on October 1, 1927, she was the daughter of the late John L. and Vera Bartlett Eckert, Sr. Martha was a 1945 graduate of Immaculate Conception High School, Lock Haven. She was married to Robert H. Russell, who preceded her in death. Martha began her working career as a Licensed Practical Nurse at Lock Haven Hospital when it was located on Susquehanna Avenue. She...

Rolan E. Weaver, 90, of Mill Hall passed away Wednesday, March 24, 2021 at his home surrounded by his family. Born April 16, 1930 in Tylersville, he was the son of the late Rolan Roy and Cora Belle (McCaleb) Weaver. Rolan was a 1949 graduate of Sugar Valley High School. He proudly served in the United States Army during the Korean War. On June 3, 1954, he married his love, the former Janice Snyder, with whom he shared 66 years of marriage. Rolan was employed at Piper Aircraft until its...

Glenn C. Royer, 58, of Jersey Shore passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, March 16, 2021. Born February 10, 1963 in Lock Haven, he was the son of Charles C. and Vivian M. (Probst) Royer. After graduating from Lock Haven High School in 1981, he attended college. Glenn was employed by Verizon as a Switch Technician. In 1995, he married his true love and best friend, the former Lisa Wentzheimer. Glenn enjoyed riding his Harleys with his wife. He served as the Vice President of the Jersey Shore...