All Obituaries

Betty Mae Nyman, 88, of Kephart Plaza, Lock Haven, passed away Saturday, April 20, 2019 at The Gatehouse of Divine Providence Hospital. Born July 14, 1930 in Friedens, she was a daughter of the late Charles Ira and Iva Viola Bobbs Leasure. On March 23, 1951, Betty married her love, Lewis A. Nyman, who preceded her in death in 1996. She was employed in the Housekeeping Department of Lock Haven Hospital until her retirement. Betty attended the Lock Haven First Church of Christ. Her life...

Joseph C. Johnstonbaugh, 93, of Pennsylvania Ave., Mill Hall, passed away Saturday, April 20, 2019 at Nightengale’s Personal Care Home, Mill Hall. He was born in Mill Hall on November 14, 1925, the son of the late George H. and Marjorie E. Earon Johnstonbaugh. Joe was a Veteran of the United States Army and served in World War II. In 1948, he married the former Irene I. Gutt, who preceded him in death on November 1, 2010. Joe was employed by his parents at Mill Hall Milk Products where...

John B. Kruk, 79, passed away on Friday, 19 April 2019, in Lock Haven, PA. He was born in DuBois, PA, to the late John and Mary (Kaczor) Kruk on 22 June 1939. John grew up in DuBois and graduated from DuBois High School in 1957. He received a degree in Engineering from the Pennsylvania State University prior to joining Piper Aircraft in 1961. In 1963 he joined the U.S. Army and served as a radio technician stationed at Bambergerhof, Germany. It was here he met his future wife, Helma Engel....

D. Bruce Sheats, 90, of Greenburr, passed away Thursday, April 18, 2019 at Susque View Home, Lock Haven. He was born in Greenburr on August 27, 1928, the son of the late Allen and Ethel Klepper Sheats. On June 21, 1952 at the Greenburr Trinity United Methodist Church, Bruce married the former Barbara L. Imes, who survives. He was employed at Piper Aircraft for many years until its closing. He then worked for a short time at the Clinton County Office of Aging before being employed at...

Max Allen Barner, 24, of Mill Hall, passed away Wednesday, April 17, 2019 at UPMC Lock Haven Hospital. Max was born in Grand Rapids, MI on September 7, 1994, the son of Scott A. and Barbara J. Faurot Barner, who both survive in Mill Hall. Max formerly worked in the natural gas industry for Keane Group of Mill Hall. He was a member of the Lamar Township Volunteer Fire Company and enjoyed working on “fixer-upper” vehicles in his garage. Max also loved spending time with his nieces and...

Barbara Jo “Barbie” Tressler, 58, of Lamar, PA passed away peacefully on April 17, 2019 with her loved ones by her side. She was born March 14, 1961 in Lock Haven, PA. She graduated from Bald Eagle Nittany High School in 1979 and was employed by Mt Nittany Medical Center where she truly enjoyed going to work every, single day. She will be greatly missed by those who she leaves behind including her husband, Rich Tressler; son, Logan Fuller; beloved dog, Dooney; stepson, Richie...

Donald Ross Kramer, 76, of Church Street in Dunnstown passed away Saturday, April 13, 2019 in Susque-View Home. Born March 2, 1943 in Lock Haven, he was the son of Ernest W. and Charlotte Miller Kramer. Don became active in the Flemington Church of Christ at a young age as a Sunday School Teacher. He served the Lord in various other positions throughout his life including: Deacon, Trustee, and Board Member. Don also helped to plan, cook, and serve many church meals including Easter...

William G. Myers of Swissdale passed away Wednesday, April 10, 2019 peacefully at his home. He was born on June 9, 1930 in Lock Haven to Laura E. (Livingston) and William M. Myers. After graduating from Lock Haven High School, he joined the United States Navy. After his service to his country was fulfilled, he married his true love, the former Joyce Hetrick. They loaded up and headed out West to Wyoming where he attended The University of Wyoming, earning both his Bachelor and Master’s...

Joan Carol Shoop, 88, of Lock Haven passed away Wednesday, April 10, 2019 at Lock Haven Hospital. She was born April 24, 1930 in Elyria, Ohio. Joan was employed at Brodart for many years. Her life was about her family, especially her children and grandchildren, whom she was constantly surrounded by. Surviving are four sons: Tommy, Patton, Ron and Danny Shoop; two daughters, Melissa and Judy Shoop; and many grandchildren. Joan was the most loving, thoughtful, caring and giving woman and...

Charles J. Mogish, “Pop”, our beloved husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather passed away Tuesday, April 9th, at his home in Mill Hall surrounded by his loving family. Charlie was born on May 3rd, 1939 to the late Charles and Valentine Mogish in Delano, PA. Charlie served 3 years in Germany with the U.S. Army’s Third Infantry Division. He returned home to marry the love of his life, Margaret Ann Kershetsky, on April 30th, 1959. They would have celebrated their 59th...