All Obituaries

Nancy C. Dunlap, 71, of Lock Haven, passed away Sunday, October 14, 2018 at Lock Haven Hospital. She was born in Lock Haven on July 26, 1947, the daughter of the late Richard A. Waltz and Marcella Harrington Waltz, whom survives in Lock Haven. Nancy was a 1965 graduate of Lock Haven High School. On August 29, 1970 at the Dunnstown United Methodist Church, she married Raymond Dunlap, whom survives. Nancy worked as a seamstress at Woolrich Woolen Mills, a voucher clerk for the Federal...

Timothy A. Myers, 63, of Avis died Thursday, October 11, 2018 at his residence. Born May 9, 1955 in Jersey Shore, he was the son of William A. and Beverly A. Ritter Myers who survive in Jersey Shore. On May 5, 1984 in Jersey Shore he married the former Loretta Overdorf who survives. Tim was a 1973 graduate of Jersey Shore High School. He first worked as a carpenter with his father in their own contracting business. He later went to work for Fred Hamm, Inc. from which he retired. Growing...

Tisha E. Irvin, 48, of Castanea, passed away Sunday, October 7, 2018 at Haven Skilled Rehabilitation and Nursing Center. Tisha was preceded in death by her grandparents, Elaine (Joe) Reitz and William (Elaine) Waring; and her brother, William Waring, III. She is survived by her husband, Christopher Irvin; two sons, Matthew and Kolby Vonada of Lock Haven; her parents, Betty Reitz of Lock Haven and William (Anita) Waring of North Carolina; two sisters, Kristy (Scott) Waring and Jamie (Bill)...

David H. Johnson, 83, of Blanchard passed away Sunday, October 7, 2018 while on a hunting trip in Oregon. Born on April 22, 1935 in Clearfield, he was a son of the late Stanley and Virginia Kirk Johnson. After graduating from Lock Haven High School in 1953, he earned his bachelor’s degree and later his Masters in Education, both from Penn State University. In 1956 he married the love of his life, the former Esther Hale, with whom he celebrated 62 years of marriage. David was employed...

Thomas W. “Tucker” McMann, 68, of 452 South Jones Street, Lock Haven, died Tuesday, October 2, 2018 at his residence. Tucker was born December 31, 1949 in Lock Haven the son of the late John M. and Sarabelle Holter McMann. On April 23, 1975 he married the love of his life, Paula Jean Goodman, who survives. Tucker was a 1967 graduate of Lock Haven High School. He was employed as a Rod Foreman with Miller & Long of Washington, DC. He was a member of Holy Spirit Parish, Immaculate...

Ruth L. Williams, 96, of Beech Creek passed away Friday, September 28, 2018. Born February 6, 1922 in Salona, she was the daughter of the late Walter and Ada McKibben Andrews. Ruth was a 1940 graduate of Mill Hall High School. On April 21, 1946 she married John L. Williams with whom she celebrated 65 years of marriage before his passing in 2011. Ruth was employed in the Cafeteria at Bald Eagle Nittany High School, retiring in 1982. She was a member of the Laurel Run United Methodist...

Peggy Lucille Bartlebaugh, 86, formerly of Trout Run, PA and longtime resident of Milroy, died Tuesday September 25, 2018 at 11:05 am at Susque-View Nursing Home in Lock Haven, PA. Born in Milroy, PA on February 12, 1932, she was the daughter of the late Louis Lash and Bertha Kathryn (King) Bartlebaugh. Peggy retired from Fisher Electronics/Sanyo Audio, where she spent the majority of her career. Peggy’s most important role was that of a mother and a remarkable mother she was, always...

Lawrence C. “Larry” St. Clair, II, 67, of McElhattan passed away Sept. 17, 2018 at Haven Skilled Rehabilitation and Nursing. Born Dec. 29, 1950 in Lock Haven, he was the son of the late Lawrence C. and Jackie Crissinger St. Clair. After graduating from Lock Haven High School in 1968, he attended Penn Tech, studying Small Engine Repair. Lawrence was employed at Woolrich Woolen Mills. He enjoyed hunting and fishing. Surviving are: his companion of 27 years, Margaret “Margie”...

Peggy Lou (Heller) Holter, 87, of Lock Haven passed away Wednesday, September 12, 2018 at Susque View Home. Born November 3, 1930 in Lamar, she was the daughter of the late Paul R. and Helen Mae (Hoy) Heller. Peggy was a graduate of Lock Haven High School. On January 20, 1956 she married Gerald E. “Cotton” Holter, whom preceded her in death March 5, 2004. Peggy was a member of East Main Street United Methodist Church, Lock Haven. She worked at Sylvania, Montgomery Wards and Piper...

Richard W. "Dick" Merrifield, Sr., 94, of McElhattan passed away Monday, August 27, 2018 at Manor Care, Jersey Shore. Born December 27, 1923 in Clearfield, he was the son of the late Clifford and Effie Hilton Merrifield. On June 23, 1948 he married the love of his life, the former Doris Newberry, with whom he celebrated 70 years of marriage. Richard enjoyed anything related to automobiles and served as a mechanic at his garage, Little Dick's Auto Clinic. He attended Crossroads Community...