All Obituaries

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...

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...

Roger W. White, 72, of Mill Hall passed away Friday, January 10, 2020 surrounded by his family at his home. He was born August 22, 1947 in Lock Haven, the son of the late Mary White Jones. Roger was a 1965 graduate of Lock Haven High School and later earned his Associates Degree in Carpentry from Williamsport Area Community College. He proudly served in the United States Army from 1965 – 1968, completing two tours in Vietnam where he received his Purple Heart. On August 30, 1980, he...

Daryl James Stover, 69, of Rote passed away peacefully at his home on Thursday, January 9, 2020 surrounded by his family. Born January 27, 1950 in Lock Haven, he was a son of the late William and Betty Dorman Stover. Daryl was a 1967 graduate of Lock Haven High School and then attended Williamsport Area Community College. On July 19, 1969 he married his love, the former Linda Galbraith, with whom he shared 50 years of marriage. By trade, Daryl was a welder. He was employed by Hammermill...

Diane Berry, 85, a 20-year resident of Magnolia Dr., Lock Haven, passed away Friday, January 3, 2020 at the home of her daughter, Sandy, where she had resided for the past 5 months. Diane was born in Mill Hall on November 16, 1934, the daughter of the late Leroy and Esther Klinefelter Stevenson. She attended Mill Hall High School where she was a majorette and basketball player. Diane began her working career at IGA on Bellefonte Ave., Lock Haven. When IGA closed, she worked at Jr.’s...

Alva L. Houser, 89, of Mill Hall passed away Thursday, January 2, 2020 at her home. Born August 26, 1930 in Mill Hall, she was a daughter of the late Ira and Grace Stevenson Fravel. On January 7, 1950, she married her love, Richard L. Houser, Sr., with whom she shared nearly 70 years of marriage. Alva enjoyed going to yardsales and playing cards. Most important to her, though, was spending time with her family. In addition to her husband, she is survived by three sons: Richard (Trudy)...

Carolyn A. Rebuck, 77, of Lock Haven passed away Friday, December 27, 2019 at Susque View Home. Born October 9, 1942 in Berwick, she was a daughter of the late Edward M. and Mary Ann Vandermark Wolfe. She was a 1960 graduate of the former Mahanoy Joint High, Herndon. Carol had an exemplary faith that was evident through her compassion and love for others. Her passion was giving- whether through volunteering, assisting with various parties or gift-giving. She was a member of The Salvation...

Sandra M. Gallagher, 76, of Mill Hall, passed away Friday, December 20, 2019 at UPMC Susquehanna Hospital. Born April 5, 1943 in Bellefonte, she was the daughter of the late Harry F. and Virginia D. Fisher Swope. Sandra was a 1961 graduate of Bald Eagle Nittany High School. On June 20, 1964, she married her love, Ronald L. Gallagher, who preceded her in death January 30, 2019. Sandra worked for several local health providers as a Lab Technician and retired from Geisinger of Lock Haven. ...