All Obituaries

David E. Bower, Sr., 76, of Lock Haven passed away Thursday, June 25, 2020 at Valley View Nursing and Rehabilitation, Montoursville. David was born June 13, 1944 in Lock Haven, the son of the late Raymond and Evelyn (Bartholomew) Bower. David married Betty I. (Feidler) Bower on November 19, 1965, who survives at home. He served in the United States Army and was active in the Drum and Bugle Corps. David worked most of his life as a construction worker, retiring from Nestlerode Contracting...

June L. Fetter, 91, of Flemington passed away Tuesday, June 23, 2020 at Haven Place, Lock Haven. Born July 2, 1928 in Nittany Valley, she was a daughter of the late Enos and Jenny (Butler) Bartholemew. On August 6, 1949 in Watkins Glen, New York, she married her love, Conrad C. Fetter, with whom she shared 43 years of marriage before his passing in 1992. June owned Fetter’s Ball of Yarn in Flemington. She attended Flemington Church of Christ. June enjoyed playing BINGO, knitting and...

Mary Ellen Karichner, 80, of Sugar Run Road, Mill Hall, passed away Saturday, June 20, 2020 at her home. She was born in Monument on September 9, 1939, the daughter of the late Blair and Nancy Shope Heverly. Mary Ellen graduated from Lock Haven High School. She was employed at Bobbi Brooks before going to work for Hammermill Paper Company for many years. She also crafted and sold Pretty Punch products. Mary Ellen enjoyed participating in the local bowling league, gardening and bird...

Frank Gibson Helt, 61, of Dunnstown, passed away suddenly on Friday, June 19, 2020 at UPMC Susquehanna Lock Haven. He was born in Lock Haven on September 16, 1958, the son of the late Delbert D. “Junie” Helt, Jr. and Patricia Gibson Helt, who survives in W. Cape May, NJ. Frank was a 1976 graduate of Lock Haven High School and attended Penn State University where he was a member of the Sigma Pi fraternity. His career consisted of a lifetime of customer service, mostly in the automotive...

Randy Alan Confer, 59, of Loganton, passed away Thursday, June 18, 2020 at his home. He was born in Lock Haven on August 23, 1960, the son of Lee and Delores Davy Confer, who survive in Rote. Randy married the former Jacqueline S. Yearick, who survives. He was a 1978 graduate of Bald Eagle Nittany High School and obtained his degree in mechanics from Williamsport Area Community College. Randy was employed at First Quality Products as a mechanic for 25 years. He loved the outdoors,...

Elmer L. Fravel, Jr., 59, of 60 E. Church St., Lock Haven, passed away Tuesday, June 16, 2020 at Bucktail Medical Center, Renovo. Elmer was born in Lock Haven on September 14, 1960, the son of the late Elmer L., Sr. and Shirley Heck Fravel. He was a graduate of Jersey Shore High School. Elmer enjoyed fishing, painting and cooking. He is survived by his companion, Helen Solt; a sister, Kelley (Arnold) Coleman; his step-mother, Trudy Fravel; a niece, Karli Coleman; a nephew, Cody Coleman,...

Sharon Maurer Webb of Salona passed away on Sunday, June 14th at UPMC Williamsport after a long courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. Sharon was born in Lock Haven, PA on February 10, 1947 to the late Lorene (Probst) and Woodrow C. Maurer of Woolrich. She was the wife of the late James P. (Bud) Webb Jr. who passed away July 2, 2016. Sharon grew up in Woolrich and was a Brownie, Girl Scouts and member of the MYF at the Woolrich United Methodist Church. Sharon was a 1965 graduate of Lock...

Sanford L. Mingle, Jr., 90, of Flemington passed away Saturday, June 13, 2020 at UPMC Susquehanna, Williamsport. Born July 9, 1929 in Mill Hall, he was a son of the late Sanford L. and Helen (Embick) Mingle, Sr. Junior was a 1947 graduate of Sugar Valley High School. He proudly served in the United States Army for six years during the Korean Conflict. On October 29, 1957 he married his love, the former Helen M. Lohman, with whom he shared 62 years of marriage. Junior was employed by the...

Chrystal Barner, 35, of Lock Haven passed away Saturday, June 13, 2020 at UPMC Susquehanna Lock Haven. Born May 13, 1985 in State College, she was the daughter of the late Mike Helwig and Bonnie Barner. Chrystal earned her Cosmetology License. She attended Freedom Life Church, Milesburg. Chrystal enjoyed all aspects of cosmetology. Her heart for others was evident as she loved everyone that came into her home as though they were her own children. Chrystal’s most cherished moments were...

James B. Bitner, 84, of Blanchard passed away Wednesday, June 10, 2020 at Mt. Nittany Medical Center. Born August 31, 1935 in Howard, he was a son of the late Joseph and Mary (Neese) Bitner. Jim was a 1953 graduate of Lock Haven High School. On November 24, 1955, he married his love, the former Sara Blackwell, with whom he shared 64 years of marriage. He proudly served in the United States National Guard, earning the rank of First Sergeant (E8) before retiring in 1995 after 23 years of...