All Obituaries

Sandra L. Cryder, 62, of McElhattan passed away Monday, February 18, 2019 at The Gatehouse of Divine Providence Hospital after a hard-fought battle with cancer. Born April 25, 1956 in Lock Haven, she was the daughter of the late Oren Butler and Lois Perry. She was raised by Carl Dick and the late Edna Perry Dick, who she knew as mom and dad from the age of 3. After graduating from Lock Haven High School in 1974, she attended nursing school at Centre Community Hospital, graduating as a...

Steven L. Stahl, 62, of Mill Hall passed away Thursday, February 14, 2019 at Susque View Home, Lock Haven. Born February 12, 1957 in State College, he was a son of the late Harold Stahl and Betty Stahl who survives. Steve was a graduate of Bald Eagle Nittany High School. In 1975 he married his love, the former Lori Confer, with whom he celebrated 43 years of marriage. Steve was employed by Corning, Inc. of State College for 25 years before working at Calder Joint Venture of State...

Rick Neff, 62, of Mill Hall, passed away at his home unexpectedly on Sunday, February 10, 2019. Born on March 22, 1956, to the late Dorothy and Glenn Neff, Rick was the youngest of 9 siblings. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by four brothers, Harry, Joe, Glenn and John; and two sisters, Audrey and Rose. Surviving are two brothers, Sam (Brenda) and Mike (Bonnie) Neff, and a sister, Det Snyder. Rick is survived by three daughters, Shelly (Chuck Poorman) Neff of Lock...

Eileen Marie Ballard of Lock Haven, Pennsylvania passed into new life on February 5, 2019 at 97 years of age. Eileen was born on June 25, 1921 in Remus, Michigan, as daughter of the late Alex and Marie Ruetz; cherished wife of her late husband Charles for 71 years; beloved sister of Sister Rita Ruetz and Bob (Bonnie) Ruetz and the late Betty (Bob) Byram, Jack (Dolores) Ruetz and Helen Ruetz; loving mother of Ann (Don) Stone, Dave (Joanie) Ballard, Tom (Dawn) Ballard, Mary Jo (George)...

Ronald L. Gallagher, 76, of Mill Hall passed away Wednesday, January 30, 2019 at UPMC Susquehanna Hospital. Born June 4, 1942 in Lock Haven, he was the son of the late Harry B. and Mildred Showers Gallagher. Ron was a 1960 graduate of Lock Haven High School as well as a graduate of the Allentown Police Academy. On June 20, 1964 he married his love, the former Sandra Swope, who survives. Ron served as a Police Officer with the Lock Haven City Police Department until his retirement. He was...

John F. Dorey, 75, formerly of Mill Hall passed away Wednesday, January 30, 2019 at Juniper Village, State College. Born October 9, 1943 in Flemington, he was the son of the late William and L. Elizabeth Grenoble Dorey. John was a graduate of Lock Haven High School. He proudly served in the United States Air Force during the Vietnam War. On August 26, 1967 he married his love, the former Patricia Ann Rhine, who survives. He was employed by Piper Aircraft and then Hammermill Paper...

George W. Schrock, Jr., 98, of Spring Run Rd., Lamar, passed away Monday, January 28, 2019. Born April 19, 1920 in Lock Haven, he was the son of the late George and Romaine (Eberhart) Schrock. George was a 1938 graduate of Lock Haven High School. He earned his BS degree from Lock Haven State College in 1943. Mr. Schrock was a World War II Veteran, serving in the Navy. He was married December 28, 1943 to Toni Kilsdonk, who passed away March 6, 1995. Surviving are two daughters, Sharon...

Joyce A. Williams, 68, of Mill Hall passed away Monday, January 28, 2019 at Lock Haven Hospital. Born May 29, 1950 in Williamsport, she was the daughter of the late Jack and Leona Harvey Lovell. Joyce enjoyed playing BINGO and going to yard sales. She loved her four-legged friends and always made sure they were cared for. Joyce was known for her smile as well as her bubbly personality. Surviving are her eight children: Tanya Lovell, Larry (Brenda) Mosier, Jr., Jerry (Peggy) Mosier, Lisa...

Patricia L. Grieb, 83, of Mill Hall passed away Sunday, January 27, 2019 at UPMC Susquehanna – Lock Haven. Born April 21, 1935 in Philadelphia, she was the daughter of the late Fred and Anna Orr Heverly. Pat was a 1953 graduate of Lock Haven High School. She was employed by the Centre County Assistance Office as a Disability Advocate until her retirement. Pat was a proud Silver Circle Member of Preceptor Gamma Phi for over 25 years. Surviving her are six children: Sue (William) Major,...

Jack M. Herr, Jr., “The Ol Timer”, 72, of Beech Creek, passed away Saturday, January 26, 2019 at his home surrounded by his family. He was born in Lock Haven on January 28, 1946, the son of the late Jack M., Sr. and Dorothy Merrill Herr. Jack was a 1964 graduate of Lock Haven High School. On September 1, 1978 at the East Main Street United Methodist Church, Lock Haven, he married his true love and soulmate former Brenda L. Andrus, whom survives. Jack was employed as a heavy...