All Obituaries

Thomas Kimbel Stiger, known to many as "Kim," "Kimmer," or "Mel," 72, of Calvert passed away Thursday, June 1, 2023 at UPMC - Haven Place. Born May 21, 1951 in Williamsport, he was the son of the late Milner Kimbel and Mildred Alice (Faneuf) Stiger. Tom was a 1969 graduate of Montoursville High School and attended Indiana University of Pennsylvania. He was employed by Carey-McFall Co., Montoursville and then JW Aluminum, Williamsport until his retirement. Tom was passionate about Mother...

Patricia A. Russell, 87, of Flemington, passed away Sunday, May 28, 2023 at Susque-View Home, Lock Haven. Born September 20, 1935 in Lock Haven, she was the daughter of the late Arthur and Helen Maggs Tate. Pat was a 1953 graduate of Lock Haven High School and obtained her Bachelor's Degree in Nursing from the Harrisburg School of Nursing. On September 1, 1953, she married Carl E. Russell, who preceded her in death May 4, 2023. She was a member of the First Church of Christ, Lock...

Dawn Adrian Shade Moore, 47, of Lock Haven passed away Thursday, May 25, 2023 at her home. She was born April 9, 1976 in Lock Haven. Dawn attended Bald Eagle Nittany High School as well as nursing school. She was previously employed at Lock Haven Hospital and currently at Kwik Fill, Mill Hall. Dawn was a former Club Friend and Lady of SVBT, Susquehanna Valley Big Twins Motorcycle Club. Surviving are her mother, Cindy Shade (David) Dorman of Lock Haven; father, Albert Bower of Avis; sisters:...

James Ralph Moore, 71, of Mill Hall, went to be with the Lord Tuesday, May 23, 2023. Born August 17, 1951 in Lock Haven, Jim was the son of the late John and Janet Allen Moore. He was a 1969 graduate of Bald Eagle Nittany High School and pursued a degree in Business from Williamsport Area Community College. Along with his father, Jim owned and operated the Red Eye Sports Center and J.R. Moore Trucking. He retired as a Trucking Supervisor for Key Energy. On February 26, 1972 at the...

Sharon M. Ripka, 70, of Mill Hall passed away Monday, May 22, 2023 at Susque View Home, Lock Haven. Born March 22, 1953 in Lock Haven, she was a daughter of the late Lloyd H. and Marie H. Catherman Mitchell. Sherry was a 1971 graduate of Lock Haven High School and then attended Pennsylvania College of Technology. On March 31, 1973, she married her love, Richard "Dick" Allen Ripka, with whom she shared 45 years before his passing in 2018. Sherry was employed by Pennsylvania Department of...

Colleen Myra Jeirles, 73, of Lock Haven, passed away Sunday, May 21, 2023 at her home. Born March 9, 1950 in Lock Haven, she was the daughter of the late Walter H. and Mabel Viola Peters Jeirles. Colleen was a graduate of Bald Eagle Nittany High School. She was employed at the Centre County Home before retiring from the Centre County Prison. She was a member of the Lock Haven First Baptist Church. Colleen was always the "life of the party." She enjoyed staying on-the-move and...

Floyd M. Hill, 89, of Lock Haven passed away Saturday, May 20, 2023 at his home. Born February 26, 1934 in Lock Haven, he was a son of the late Martin and Florence Hill. Floyd was a 1953 graduate of Lock Haven High School and then served in the United States Navy Reserves. He was united in marriage to the former Charmaine Rachau, who preceded him in death in 2011. Floyd was employed at Textron until his retirement. He was a member of Hillview Wesleyan Church. Floyd enjoyed watching and...

Patsybelle Morgret, 82, of Beech Creek passed away Friday, May 19, 2023 at Geisinger, Jersey Shore Hospital. Born July 23, 1940 in Salona, she was a daughter of the late Walter and Kathryne Packer Young. On June 26, 1958, she married Roy B. "Dutch" Morgret, with whom she shared 39 years before his passing in 1998. Patsybelle was employed at Lock Haven Hospital for 26 years, serving as the Director of Medical Records. She then worked in Medical Records at Centre Community Hospital for 16...

James Morgan, Jr., a resident of Mill Hall, has peacefully passed away on May 12, 2023, at the age of 82 at The Gatehouse of UPMC Divine, Williamsport during his final moments. James was born on July 4, 1940, in Arkansas to his late parents, James and Clara Smith Morgan. James was deeply in love with Patricia Aungst, whom he married on Feb. 2, 1963. They spent 51 wonderful years together before Patricia's passing in 2015. James moved to Pennsylvania, where he worked in the cable industry...

Vada Rue Burkey, 93, of Marsh Creek, passed away Thursday, May 11, 2023 at her home. Born January 27, 1930 in Marsh Creek, she was the daughter of the late Leslie and Hazel S. Robb Heaton. Vada was a graduate of Lock Haven High School. On November 13, 1953, she married Thomas Dean Burkey, who preceded her in death in 1981. She was a member of the former Beech Creek United Methodist Church and participated in the Mary Williams Bible Classes. Vada was a proud homemaker, raising four...