All Obituaries

Susan M. Detwiler, 78, of Lock Haven passed away Monday, May 6, 2024 at her home. Born October 8, 1945 in Altoona, she was the daughter of the late John W. and Evelyn Hagerty Miller. Susan was a graduate of Philipsburg-Osceola High School. She was married to Samuel W. Detwiler who preceded her in death in 1998. Susan was employed as a secretary, most recently working at Cognis Corp., Castanea until her retirement. She was a member of Covenant United Methodist Church. Susan loved animals. ...

Colleen L. Truax, 46, of Lock Haven, passed away Monday, May 6, 2024. Born December 20, 1977, she was the daughter of the late Darlene Entz Truax and Lawrence "Larry" E. (Helen) Truax, who survives in Beech Creek. She was a 1996 graduate of Lock Haven High School. Colleen enjoyed socializing and dining out, hunting and fishing and adding to her tattoos. She was also a collector of Harley-Davidson items and loved spending time with her dogs. In addition to her father and stepmother, she is...

Dennis W. "Skeet" Lucas, 74, of Mill Hall passed away Thursday, May 2, 2024 at UPMC Susquehanna, Williamsport. Born May 12, 1949 in Lock Haven, he was a son of the late Walter L. Lucas and Anna Rayhorn Miller. Skeet attended Bald Eagle Nittany High School. He was married to his best friend, the former Geraldine A. Weaver. Skeet's love for trucks was evident through his career as a self-employed truck driver and most recently, his work with Lee Thompson Trucking. In addition to his wife,...

Randall W. Stover, 66, of Mill Hall passed away Friday, April 26, 2024 at his home. Born December 25, 1957, he was a son of the late George K. and Myrtle Bilbay Stover. Randy was a graduate of Bald Eagle Nittany High School. On February 5, 1977, he married the former Mary Lee Maughmer with whom he shared 47 years of marriage. Farming with Steve Dunkle and truck driving for various companies including Dunkle Transport, Hawbaker's, Powers Trucking and Keystone Carriers not only made up his...

Gary W. Alley, 73, of Salona passed away Monday, April 15, 2024 at UPMC Lock Haven. Born November 15, 1950 in Huntingdon, he was the son of the late C. Wayne and Margaret Alley. Gary was a 1969 graduate of Bald Eagle Nittany High School and attended Williamsport Area Community College. He was a member of the Army National Guard of Pennsylvania, serving with the 728th Maintenance Battalion, Lockport. In 1970, he married the former Judith K. McClintick, with whom he shared 53 years of...

William "Bill" Henry English, 52, of Jersey Shore, passed away Monday, April 8, 2024 at his home. Born February 27, 1972 in Avis, he was the son of William C. And Sandra Walker English, who survive in Jersey Shore. Bill was a 1990 graduate of Jersey Shore High School. Following graduation, Bill served in the United States Army before transferring into the National Guard and Reserves. After his honorable discharge, he remained actively involved in the local Young Marine youth program. On...

Leonard D. "Len" or "Jaggers" Embick, 86, passed away April 6, 2024 at Haven Place, Lock Haven with his loving wife holding his hand. Born on September 27, 1937 to the late Raymond Embick and Mary (Lehman) Hollenbaugh Held, he was raised by his paternal grandparents, Milton and Mary (Cashner) Embick. He was loved and accepted as a brother by Larue, Lucille, Electa, Theora and Earl who have all preceded him in death. On June 9, 1956, he married the love of his life, Dolores R. Scaff, with...

Judith Lynne Beach, 77, of Mill Hall, passed away Saturday, March 30, 2024. Born June 27, 1946, in Lock Haven, she was the daughter of the late Harold and Kenetcha Scheid Beach. Judy is survived by four children: Lawrence Long, Jr., Linda Whaley, Harold "Howie" Long and Michelle Long; seventeen grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and her loving fur-babies, Geo and Ginger. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a daughter, Tammy Tolbert; a great-grandson, Dominic...

Dr. Nicholas W. DiCuccio, M.D., F.A.C.S., 81, of Lock Haven, passed away at his home Tuesday, March 26, 2024. Born July 23, 1942, in Butler, PA, he was the son of the late William and Catherine DiCuccio. Nick completed his early education in Latrobe, PA, graduating from St. Vincent Preparatory School in 1960 before obtaining his bachelor's degree from St. Vincent College in 1964. In 1968, he earned his Medical Degree from Jefferson Medical College of Philadelphia and spent the following...

Kimberly J. Rafter, 67, of Mill Hall passed away Thursday, March 21, 2024 at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville. Born February 2, 1957 in Lock Haven, she was a daughter of the late Donald and Mary Dickey Kennelley. Kim shared 43 years of marriage with her best friend, Norman "Tuck" Rafter, Sr. She loved gardening and country music as well as crafting, especially painting stepping stones. Throughout the years, Kim had many beloved dogs (Boxers) and cats. She cherished every moment...