All Obituaries

We sadly announce the passing of Scot F. Sampsell on January 10, 2022. Scot was born April 28, 1961, in Lock Haven, PA. He spent his youth in lower Lock Haven, attended Lock Haven Consolidated Catholic Elementary School, graduating from Lock Haven High School and later spent 6 years in the United States Army. He spent 2 years in Germany during his enlistment, which added to the many memories he carried, and gladly shared, of being a soldier. Upon his discharge, he briefly joined his brothers...

Penny Sue Bechdel, 60, of Mill Hall passed away Saturday, January 8, 2022 at UPMC Susquehanna, Williamsport. Born November 15, 1961 in Lock Haven, she was a daughter of the late Doyle and Jane (Bauman) Croak, Sr. Penny was a graduate of Lock Haven High School. She shared 40 years of marriage with her love, Lloyd W. Bechdel, Sr. Throughout the years, Penny was employed by several companies including PennDot, Brodart, First Quality and Walmart. Penny enjoyed reading and loved the time she...

Kay Ann Conser, 77, of Renovo passed away Monday, January 3, 2022 at Bucktail Medical Center. Born May 27, 1944 in Renovo, she was a daughter of the late Alvin Getz and Adaline (Wagner) Serafini. On May 29, 1964, she married her love, Harold Eugene Conser, with whom she shared 45 years of marriage before his passing in 2009. Kay was a member of First United Methodist Church, Renovo where she volunteered with various ministries including Heavenly Racks. She enjoyed playing BINGO, watching the...

Martha P. Walker, 94, formerly of Avis passed away Sunday, January 2, 2022 at Manor Care, Jersey Shore. Born October 15, 1927 in Lock Haven, she was a daughter of the late Cleo T. and Minnie (Moore) Hazel. After graduating from Mill Hall High School, she was employed at Sylvania and served as the Secretary of the Mill Hall School District School Board. In 1949, she married her love, Daniel C. Walker, Sr., who preceded her in death in 2007. Martha was a member of Pine Creek Valley Christian...

Steven William Rickard, 74 of 3696 Coudersport Pike, Lock Haven and 173 Hammocks Landing Drive, Ponte Vedra, FL died January 1, 2022 from an unexpected accident at his camp in Lock Haven. He was born October 31, 1947 in Lock Haven, the son of the late William P. Rickard and Lura Sue Wurster Rickard. It was often commented that when he was born, the doctor came to the Delivery Room dressed in his Halloween costume and that was the start of Steve's wonderful sense of humor. He was married...

Sonja Ann Barner, 51, of Woolrich passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 30, 2021 at Geisinger Lewistown Hospital. Born June 10, 1970, she was the daughter of Michael B. Rich, III and Jolene (Shay) Rich. Sonja was a 1988 graduate of Lock Haven High School. She attended Simmons College in Boston, Massachusetts, earning her Master's Degree in Physical Therapy. She was employed as a Physical Therapist at Susque View Home, Lock Haven. Sonja enjoyed reading and traveling. She also loved...

Dennis M. Caprio, 81 of Lock Haven, passed away Thursday, Dec. 30, 2021, at his home. Born March 10, 1940, in Lock Haven, he was the son of the Late Gerard and Margaret (Gravina) Caprio. Dennis was a 1957 graduate of Immaculate Conception High School. After graduating he attended Temple University and Lock Haven State College, before serving in the United States Army and Army Reserve. Dennis was employed at Piper Aircraft, C Cor Electronics, Clinton County Incubator Program, and served...

Harry Benjamin Gallagher, Jr., former resident of Yardley, Pa., age 89, died peacefully on December 28, 2021 surrounded by his family at home in Collegeville, Pa. Harry was born in Benezette, Pa. July 8, 1932 and grew up in Lock Haven, Pa. He graduated from Lock Haven High School, Lock Haven University with a (BS ED) and Penn State University (M ED). Harry was employed by the Pennsbury School District in 1954. During his years with Pennsbury he taught math at Medill Bair and William Penn...

Donald W. Buskirk, 91, of Rote passed away Tuesday, December 28, 2021 at Susque View Home, Lock Haven. Born May 28, 1930 in DuBois, he was a son of the late Charles and Frances (Jones) Buskirk. Buzzy was a 1948 graduate of Mill Hall High School. He served in the United States Army during WWII and later served in the United States Navy during the Korean Conflict. On August 18, 1956, he married his love, the former Lois Sorgen, with whom he shared 42 years of marriage before her passing in...

Milton E. Geyer, 89, of Mill Hall, passed away Tuesday, December 28, 2021 at UPMC Susquehanna Lock Haven Hospital. Born June 18, 1932 in Lock Haven, Milton was the son of the late Lewis and Annie Helen Geraty Geyer. He was a proud Veteran of the United States Army, serving during the Korean Conflict. Milton was married to the former Dorothy P. Dickey, who survives. He was employed at Piper Aircraft of Lock Haven until their closing. He then went to work for Grumman of Montgomery until his...