All Obituaries

Harold M. “Newt” Smith, Jr., 87, of Dunnstown, passed away Friday, February 14, 2020 at Susque-View Home, Lock Haven. He was born in Bellefonte on August 31, 1932, the son of the late Harold M. Smith, Sr. and Edna Wolfe Smith. Newt was a 1950 graduate of Lock Haven High School. He was a Korean War Veteran, serving in the United States Army from 1951 to 1953. On May 12, 1966, Newt married the former Virginia “Ginny” Phoenix, who survives. Newt began working at the Hammermill...

William Edward Probert, 76, of Renovo passed away Saturday, February 8, 2020 at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville. On December 21, 1943 in Salix, he was born to the late Clarence and Druey Crawford Probert. Bill was a 1962 graduate of Forest Hills High School. He then joined the United States Navy, completing Basic Training in Great Lakes, IL as well as the Basic Nuclear Power Engineering Course. During his six years of service, Bill served aboard the USS Thomas Jefferson, USS Cusk and...

Keith A. “Buck” Miller, Jr., 39, of Lock Haven and currently residing in Carlisle passed away Monday, February 3, 2020 at home. He was born June 9, 1980 in Jersey Shore. Buck attended Lock Haven High School and was employed by Flagger Force. He enjoyed fishing and four-wheeling. Buck will be remembered for being a true and good friend. Surviving is his mother, Judy (Bechdel) Musselman of Carlisle; his father, Keith A. Miller, Sr. of McElhattan; a daughter, Patience Miller of...

Velma M. Winner, 88, of Lock Haven, passed away peacefully on February 2, 2020 after a long struggle of failing health. She was born August 13, 1931 in Lock Haven, the daughter of the late Robert and Mabel Alice Bilby Croak. Velma married the love of her life, Richard Winner, on August 16, 1949, after he returned from serving in the military. They celebrated their 70th wedding anniversary on August 17, 2019 and resided most of their married lives in Croak Hollow where they raised three...

Thomas Edward Gray, 81, of Beech Creek passed away Saturday, January 25, 2020 at Haven Skilled Rehabilitation and Nursing, Lock Haven. Born November 25, 1938 in Orviston, he was a son of the late Herbert and Henrietta Lomison Gray. Tom was a 1955 graduate of Lock Haven High School. He proudly served in the United States Navy during the Cold War and then in the Army Reserves. On December 5, 1958 he married his love, the former Donna Sementelli, with whom he shared 49 years of marriage...

Donald Ward “Chip” Askins, 82, of Woodward Meadows passed away Friday, January 24, 2020. He was born on March 14, 1937 in Mackeyville. Chip was a graduate of Mill Hall High School. He was a Veteran of the United States Army, having served in the 61st Military Police Company in Verdun, France from 1955-1958. He was employed by Piper Aircraft for 27 years and then at Sunoco, retiring in 1992. Chip loved hunting, fishing, camping and playing cards with family and friends. Little...

Ernest William Guerriero, 82, of 917 W. Fourth St., Lock Haven, passed away at his home on Thursday, January 23, 2020. He was born in Lock Haven on February 20, 1937, the son of the late Robert L. and Linda Martella Guerriero. Ernie was a graduate of Lock Haven High School and was employed at many different local entities throughout his life. He was a lifelong member of Holy Spirt Catholic Parish and faithfully attended St. Agnes Catholic Church, Lock Haven. He will be dearly missed by...

Sandra L. Weaver, 58, a resident of Haven Skilled Rehabilitation and Nursing, Lock Haven, passed away Thursday, January 23, 2020. Born February 3, 1961 in Lock Haven, she the daughter of William Richard and Mary Matter Lamey. Sandy was a graduate of Bald Eagle Nittany High School. On September 19, 1981, she married John H. Weaver with whom she shared 38 years of marriage. Sandy was employed in the office at Dallastown Medical Associates where she was loved by the patients. She enjoyed...

Robert Lee McElwee, 38, of Julian passed away Wednesday, January 22, 2020 at UPMC Altoona. Bobby was born December 3, 1981 in York. He graduated from Central Mountain High School in 2000. Bobby was an avid WWE and Pittsburgh Steelers fan. Surviving is his mother, Lauraetta Keen Nyman of Julian; two sisters, Lynn (Zack) Engel of Flemington and Beth Mcelwee (Dave Lucas) of Howard; five nieces and nephews: Macy, Troy “Pig,” Paige, Easton and Blake; and several cousins. He was preceded...

Charles L. Bechdel, Sr., 88, of Beech Creek passed away Sunday, January 19, 2020 at his home. Born January 10, 1932 in Monument, he was a son of the late Harry and Rebecca Fravel Bechdel. Charles was a 1949 graduate of Lock Haven High School. He served in the United States Army, being stationed in Germany during the Korean War. On August 22, 1953 he married the love of his life, the former Marjorie Miller with whom he shared 66 years of marriage. Charles was employed by Hammermill Paper...