All Obituaries

Bobbie L. Winkleman, 79, of W. Third St., Lock Haven, passed away Wednesday, December 12, 2018 at his home. Bobbie was born in Lock Haven on October 12, 1939, the son of the late Boyd and Coretta Wadsworth Winkleman. He graduated from Lock Haven High School prior to serving in the U.S. Air Force from 1959 to 1969. On March 29, 1969 he married the former Patricia Bower, whom preceded him in death on October 15, 2011. Bobbie retired from Suburban Water Authority of Mill Hall after 38 years...

James A. Caris, 81, a resident of the Susque-View Home, Lock Haven, formerly of 1050 Long Run Road, Mill Hall, passed away Saturday, December 8, 2018 at the nursing home. Born February 5, 1937, in Lock Haven, he was the son of the late Earl and Margaret Wadsworth Caris. Jim was a 1955 graduate of Bald Eagle Nittany High School and joined the U.S Army in March, 1960, from which he was honorably discharged in February, 1966. He married Patricia A. Winkleman, who died in 2017. He worked for...

Norma L. Miller, 88, of McElhattan passed away Friday, December 7, 2018 at Haven Skilled Rehabilitation and Nursing, Lock Haven. Born June 13, 1930 in Lock Haven, she was the daughter of the late James and Jeanie Cryder. Norma was a 1948 graduate of Lock Haven High School. On June 4, 1950 she married her love, Richard B. Miller, with whom she celebrated 59 years of marriage before his passing on August 29, 2009. Norma was employed by the Bank of Central Pennsylvania until her retirement....

Connie L. Weaver, 78, of Mill Hall passed away Thursday, December 6, 2018 at her home. Born July 17, 1940 in Draketown, she was a daughter of the late Ira and Grace A. Fravel. In 1962 she married her love, Charles A. Weaver, with whom she celebrated 56 years of marriage. Connie was employed at the Silk Mill before working at Woolrich Woolen Mills until her retirement. If there was a yardsale, Connie was sure to be at it. She enjoyed playing cards. Most important was her family- whether...

Helen Sue Shade, of 123 Commerce St., Lock Haven, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Thursday, December 6, 2018. Sue was the daughter of Fred and Mary Packer. On March 28, 1951 she married her husband, George Shade, who passed away on January 16, 2007. Sue worked nine years at General Armature, starting after she graduated from Lock Haven High School. She also worked at Lock Haven Laundry for 36 years. She served on the Board of Directors of Community Connections,...

C. Wayne Wert, 83, of 92 Barton St., Lock Haven, passed away Wednesday, December 5, 2018 at his home. He was born in Lock Haven on May 24, 1935, the son of the late Albert H. and Martha G. Bartholomew Wert. On September 1, 1956 in Malden, Massachusetts, Wayne married the former Margaret L. “Peggy” LeBlanc, whom preceded him in death December 3, 2017. Wayne was a 1953 graduate of Lock Haven High School and remained actively involved their monthly class gatherings. He was a Veteran of...

Robert Clyde Wise, D.C., passed away peacefully at Susque View on Wednesday, December 5, 2018. Born in Lock Haven on December 22, 1935, Dr. Wise was a lifelong resident of Lock Haven, spending his winters in Stuart, Florida during his retirement years. He was a graduate of Lock Haven High School in 1953 and joined the Marines in the fall of 1953. Following his service years, he matriculated to the Palmer School of Chiropractic. He graduated in 1960 and served the central Pennsylvania area as...

John Edward Irvin, 77, of Howard passed away Tuesday, December 4, 2018 at Manor Care North, Williamsport. Born December 21, 1940 in Lock Haven, he was the son of the late Elmer and Sara Irvin. After graduating from Lock Haven High School in 1958, he served in the United States Marine Corps. In 1959 he married his love, Delores “Dee” Teti, with whom he celebrated 59 years of marriage. John was employed by various construction companies including McCormick’s and most recently Glenn...

Douglas D. Dunlap, 66, of Lock Haven passed away Wednesday, November 28, 2018 at UPMC Susquehanna, Williamsport. Born February 8, 1952 in Beech Creek, he was the son of Raymond and Olive Bess Hunter Dunlap. Doug was a 1971 graduate of Lock Haven High School. He was an active member of Lock Haven’s Hope Hose Company #2 for 35 years and was currently serving as President. Doug was employed by Steve Poorman and Sean and Dana Krieger at Realty Lease Properties for over 47 years. He was a...

Richard Milo “Dick” Leitch, 79, formerly of Rote and most recently of Lock Haven passed away Wednesday, November 28, 2018 at UPMC Susquehanna, Williamsport. Born December 16, 1938 in Clintondale, he was the son of the late Edward W. and Nellie M. Ragor Leitch. Dick was a graduate of Bald Eagle Nittany High School. He served in the United States Army for six years during the Vietnam War. Dick then was employed by Cerro Metal Products in Bellefonte for 47 years until his retirement. ...