All Obituaries

Nelson James Schrack, 90, of Lock Haven passed away Friday, November 24, 2023 at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville. Born August 14, 1933 on the family farm in Schracktown (Loganton), he was a son of the late Raymond S. and Bessie P. (Harbach) Schrack. Nelson attended Womeldorf Schoolhouse and then Sugar Valley High School, graduating in 1952. He joined the United States Air Force, and on February 11, 1954, enlisted in the Pilot Training Program, graduating June 30, 1955 after completing...

Donna Marie Marr, 55, of Mill Hall passed away Tuesday, November 14, 2023 at her home. She was born October 29, 1968 in Albany, NY. On September 25, 1986, she married Richard L. Marr, with whom she shared 37 years of marriage. Donna was a member of the Sons of Italy and American Legion, Lock Haven. She enjoyed fishing and loved her lottery tickets. Donna devoted her life to raising her family. In addition to her husband, Richard L. Marr of Mill Hall, she is survived by her five children:...

Charles E. Reeder Sr., of Flemington, passed away in the early morning hours on Saturday, November 11, 2023, just days after his 83rd birthday. Charles was born November 3, 1940 in Lock Haven. He was the son of the late Clayton and Gladys (Mitcheltree) Reeder. In his youth, he enrolled in the United States Air Force after graduating from Lock Haven High School in 1961. He served for his country until 1965, bringing home many stories of his military experience. He married his beloved wife,...

Kimberly Schmidt, 64, formerly of Lock Haven and a current resident of Magnolia Personal Care Home, Mifflintown, passed away Thursday, November 9, 2023. She was born in Lock Haven on September 13, 1959. Kimberly was a 1978 graduate of Lock Haven High School. Together, she and her Mom attended Empire Beauty School. Throughout the years, Kimberly worked as a beautician, nurses' aide, waitress and house cleaner. She was a member of the Sons of Italy, American Legion, Moose and Castanea Fire...

Anthony Lee Bruno, Sr., 68, of Lock Haven, passed away Tuesday, November 7, 2023 at UPMC Susquehanna Williamsport. Born February 22, 1955, in Bellefonte, he was the son of the late James Anthony Bruno and Eleanor Romaine O'Dell. Tony was a 1973 graduate of Bellefonte High School. In 1979, he enlisted in the United States Army, serving our country honorably for 36 years until his retirement. On September 21, 2000, in Las Vegas, Tony married the love of his life, the former Janine M. Raco,...

Josephine "Sally" Rosamelia, 93, formerly of Lock Haven passed away Thursday, November 2, 2023 at Bucktail Medical Center Nursing Home. Born December 9, 1929 in Lock Haven, she was the daughter of the late Alfonso and Mary Vilello Rosamelia. Sally was a 1948 graduate of St. Joseph's High School, Renovo and a 1952 graduate of Mount Alloysius College, Cresson, where she earned her degree as a Medical Technologist. She started her career as a Medical Technologist at St. Petersburg Medical...

Regina A. Bower, 71, of Lock Haven passed away Tuesday, October 31, 2023 at UPMC Susquehanna, Williamsport. Born August 7, 1952, she was a daughter of the late Boyd A. and Marion I. (McKinney) King. On February 15, 1974, she married Stephen Paul Bower, with whom she shared 49 years of marriage. Regina worked at Bloomsburg Silk Mill for several years before being employed at McDonalds, Lamar. She attended St. Agnes Catholic Church. Regina enjoyed crafting. She loved the beach and cherished...

Mary L. Bowman, 91, of Mill Hall passed away Sunday, October 29, 2023 with her daughters by her side. Mary was the daughter of the late John and Marjorie (Fravel) Zimmerman and was raised in Clintondale by her uncle and aunt, Ernest and Eleanor Emert. In 1947, Mary married Frederick S. Bowman who preceded her in death in 1976. Mary worked at Sylvania, Clinton Paper, Corning Glass Works and as a caregiver for many years. She enjoyed dancing, camping, fishing in Canada and most importantly,...

Jean L. Duck, 80, of Mill Hall passed away Tuesday, October 24, 2023 at her home. Born February 24, 1943 in Lock Haven, she was a daughter of the late Dorris Mayes, who died in Jean's early childhood, and Louise and John R. Mayes, Jr. After graduating from Bald Eagle Nittany High School, she attended Business School. On June 18, 1966, she married Donald D. Duck who preceded her in death in 1988. Jean worked in accounting at Lock Haven Hospital for 27 years before being employed at Lock...

Sheldon L. Orner, 100, of Beech Creek, passed away Monday, October 23, 2023 at Haven Place, Lock Haven. Born August 31, 1923 in Bald Eagle Twp., he was the son of the late Arthur and Flora Meyers Orner. On January 28, 1943, he married the former Mildred F. Dickey, who preceded him in death December 10, 2022. Sheldon spent much of his time on his farm raising beef cattle. In addition to farming, he was employed at Sylvania and Keystone Instruments before retiring from Armstrong...