All Obituaries

Martha Jane Miller, 81, of Woodward Meadows, Lock Haven, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, November 12, 2019 at Susque-View Home. She was born in Lock Haven on June 30, 1938, the daughter of the late Lee and Eva Perry Gill. Martha retired from Woolrich Woolen Mills after 22 years of employment. She was a life member of the Salvation Army Church of Lock Haven. Martha enjoyed cheering on the Phillies, spending time with her family and attending their sporting events. She is survived by...

John H. Shade, Jr., 73, of Lock Haven passed away Monday, November 11, 2019 at UPMC Susquehanna, Williamsport. Born September 5, 1946 in Lock Haven, he was a son of the late John H. and Elizabeth Shade. John graduated from Lock Haven High School in 1965. He proudly served in the United States Army during the Vietnam War. On April 20, 1974 he married the former Janet Copenhaver who preceded him in death in 2010. John was employed at Woolrich Woolen Mills for many years. He then delivered...

Joan M. Probst, 86, of Lock Haven, passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by family and her beloved cat, Josie, on Nov. 11, 2019. Born on Aug. 21, 1933, she was the daughter of the late Leroy and Beulah (Weaver) Bryan. Joan was a 1951 graduate of Lock Haven High School and a member of St. Luke’s United Church of Christ. In her early years, she was employed by Derr’s Stationary and the Dipsy Doodle. Later, she worked for Bobbie Brooks followed by Woolrich Woolen Mills (located...

Mary Katherine Lachat, 94, of McElhattan passed away Sunday, November 10, 2019 at The Gatehouse of Divine Providence Hospital. Born July 30, 1925 in Lock Haven, she was the daughter of the late Milford and Emma Shroat Krape. On September 5, 1943 she married Robert D. Lachat with whom she shared 70 years of marriage before his passing in 2014. Mary was employed at Sylvania followed by Piper Aircraft. She then worked at Bloomsburg Silk Mill for 20 years before working at West Company until...

Richard H. “Dick” Kuntz, 85, of Lock Haven, passed away Saturday, November 9, 2019 at Haven Skilled Rehabilitation and Nursing. He was born in Lock Haven on September 10, 1934, the son of the late Raymond E. and Marian I. Shaffer Kuntz. On June 18, 1960 at St. Agnes Catholic Church, Lock Haven, Dick married the former Barbara Guerreiro, who preceded him in death on May 11, 2011. Dick was a 1952 graduate of Lock Haven High School. Upon graduation, he enrolled in the U.S. Navy, serving...

John Perry Cryder, 86, of Lock Haven, passed away Saturday, November 9, 2019 at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville. He was born in Lock Haven on November 28, 1932, the son of the late Orvis and Beatrice Farley Cryder. John was a 1950 graduate of Lock Haven High School. On April 11, 1952, he married the former Helen Emrick who preceded him in death on September 12, 2011. John served in the United States Army during the Korean War from 1953 through 1955. Following his return home from...

Adam J. Roark, 42, of Ephrata, passed away Friday at his home, November 8, 2019 in Lock Haven. He was born in Lancaster on November 19, 1976, the son of Douglas & Debra Fitzkee and James and Deborah Roark. Adam was a 1995 graduate of Ephrata High School where he played baseball. Following graduation, he attended Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology before being called to active military duty. Adam served with honor in the U.S. Army, being deployed to Iraq four times before his honorable...

Joseph J. Newman, Sr., 79, of Mill Hall, passed away Thursday, November 7, 2019 at his home. He was born in Lock Haven on February 14, 1940, the son of the late Thomas Newman, Sr. and Betty (Remick) Newman. Joe worked as a carpenter all of his life. He was a talented and artistic handyman and enjoyed building and crafting many different items over the years. He loved spending time with his family and socializing over a cup of coffee. He was ordained to perform weddings and was proud to...

Clara W. Barrows, 99, of Renovo, passed away Tuesday, November 5, 2019 at Bucktail Medical Center. She was born in South Renovo on July 24, 1920, the daughter of the late John Levi and Edith A. Herrold Haas. Clara was a 1939 graduate of Renovo High School. On June 26, 1943 she married Sidney Edgar “Ed” Barrows, who preceded her in death on September 5, 2003. Clara was employed at Kohler’s Dairy Store of Renovo, Sylvania Electric in both Emporium and Mill Hall, the Renovo YMCA,...

Shirley J. Seyler, 85, of Mill Hall, passed away Monday, Nov. 4, 2019 at her home. Shirley was born in Williamsport on May 2, 1934. She was employed at C.A. Reed Paper Company of Williamsport until her retirement in 1993 following 30 years of service. On May 30, 1992 at the Montoursville Fire Company, she married Robert L. “Bob” Seyler, who survives. Shirley was a member of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church of Mill Hall. She was a collector of baby dolls and enjoyed socializing with...