All Obituaries

Phyllis Marie Colacino passed away on July 12, 2026, peacefully and at rest in her Lock Haven home, at the age of 89. Phyllis was born in Lock Haven, on February 1st. 1937, to Guiseppe (Joseph) and Mary Carmella (Marasco) Colacino. Phyllis grew up on Walnut Street, in the First Ward of Lock Haven, the youngest of three siblings. She graduated in 1954 from IC Catholic High School, in Lock Haven, and shortly thereafter attended Saint Joseph's Hospital School of Nursing, in Philadelphia, ...

Mary Kate Workman Bechdel, 81, of Lock Haven passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family on Friday, July 10, 2026. She was born October 19, 1944 in Lock Haven, a daughter of the late Harold and Mary Holter. She was a graduate of Lock Haven High School. Mary Kate worked for many years at the former Lock Haven Silk Mill and Champion Parts before being employed at SusqueView Home, retiring in 2009. On April 15, 2016, she married Dave S. Bechdel, who survives at home. She was ...

Wayne L. Martz, Jr., 51, of Beech Creek passed away Thursday, July 9, 2026 at Haven Place, Lock Haven. He was born on April 9, 1975 in Lock Haven and was a 1996 graduate of Lock Haven High School. Wayne attended the Blanchard Church of Christ. He enjoyed NASCAR races, tractors and cows. Wayne was an avid sports fan, cheering on the Steelers and Penn State. He loved tractor trailers, especially Kenworth trucks, and cherished the times he got to ride along with his Dad in the truck. Wayne was ...

Chase Michael Hollobaugh, born September 8, 2004, met Jesus on Thursday, July 9, 2026 after a courageously and well fought battle with cancer. Chase's passion was anything on wheels. He loved riding bike with his best buddies at the bike parks. He also loved fishing and hunting. He was kind-hearted, loving and caring but also loved to joke around and laugh. Chase loved to be the big brother for his sister, Chloe, and brother, Hayze. He was always more mature than his age. He loved spending ...

Carol Jane Galbraith Houck, 85, was welcomed into the loving arms of her Lord on Wednesday, July 8, 2026. Born October 5, 1940 at her family’s home in Martins Grove, she was the daughter of the late Donald and Dorothy Galbraith.  Her family then moved to Lock Haven where she was raised and graduated high school. On August 31, 1971, she married her best friend, James E. Houck.  In 1973, they purchased several cemeteries, which they operated, in Ohio.  After James’ ...

Edwina M. "Winnie" Geraty, 89, of Mill Hall was welcomed into the arms of her Savior on Monday, July 6, 2026. Born December 24, 1936 in Lock Haven, she was a daughter of the late Budd O. and Ella Mae (Brickley) Poorman. Winnie was a 1954 graduate of Lock Haven High School. On August 20, 1955, she married Richard T. Geraty, with whom she shared 51 years of marriage before his passing in 2007. In the '70s, Winnie worked in the cafeteria at Lock Haven High School. She then was a 911 dispatcher ...

Mary Katherine (Holt) Kline, age 97, of Howard, Pennsylvania, passed away peacefully on July 5th at Lock Haven Rehabilitation Center in Lock Haven, Pennsylvania. Born July 28th, 1928, in Howard, Pennsylvania, Mary was the daughter of Effie Holt. She graduated from Howard High School in 1946. She studied deep muscle therapeutic massage under Dr. Younki in Pine Glen, Pennsylvania. Mary was an athlete in high school, excelling in basketball. Later in life she enjoyed a good round of golf with ...

Judy Lynn Biddle, 59, of Lewistown passed away Friday, July 3, 2026 at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville. Born June 9, 1967, she was a daughter of Paul and Florence Cogan. Judy was a 1987 graduate of Kishacoquillas High School and went on to study nursing at the former Centre County Vocational-Technical School. On August 12, 1989, she married Edward "Joe" Biddle, with whom she shared 36 years of marriage. Throughout the years, Judy served as a Licensed Practical Nurse for various ...

Bonita (Bonni) Yvonne Weston, of Beech Creek PA, passed away on July 2, 2026 at the age of 80.She was born on October 31, 1945 in Bellefonte to Robert Haupt and Mary Dewitt.Bonni was a strong-willed, determined woman who never hesitated to speak her mind. Fiercely independent and unapologetically herself, she approached life with grit, humor, and an unforgettable wit. She had a way of expressing exactly how she felt, often in colorful language that could make family and friends laugh, even ...

Patricia A. Kurtz, 67, of Lock Haven passed away Wednesday, July 1, 2026 at UPMC Lock Haven. Born November 26, 1958 in Lock Haven, she was the daughter of the late Roy and Dorothy (Powers) Watkins, Sr. Patricia was a 1976 graduate of Lock Haven High School. On October 30, 1987, she married her best friend, Rusty Kurtz, with whom she shared 34 years of marriage before his passing in 2021. In her younger years, she was employed at Island Poultry. She then was employed as a cook at The Valley ...