8/10/01
Myrtle Jean Knarr Bloom
Services were held in Geneva, N.Y. for Myrtle Jean Knarr Bloom, 74, who died July 29, 2001 after a lengthy illness.
Born May 3, 1927 in Flemington, she was the daughter of the late Henry N. and Mary E. Collins Knarr.
She was predeceased by her husband, Jack D. Bloom, in 1990, and two brothers, Harry and Daniel J. Knarr.
Annabelle M. Bradney
Annabelle Marie Bradney, 73, of Susquehanna Avenue, Renovo, died Wednesday, Aug. 8, 2001, at home.
She was born Feb. 11, 1928 in Drury’s Run, a daughter of the late Charles J. and Elizabeth Lindenmuth Pedokus.
She was married to Eugene F. Bradney in April of 1947. He preceded her in death in 1984.
A memorial service will be announced at a later date. Maxwell Funeral Home, 205 Fifth St., Renovo, is in charge of arrangements.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Renovo Area Library, Seventh Street, Renovo, Pa. 17764, or Bucktail Medical Center, 1001 Pine St., South Renovo, Pa. 17764.
Janet M. Bloom
Janet M. Bloom, 64, of 1150 W. Fourth St., Lock Haven, died Aug. 9, 2001, in the Lock Haven Hospital. She had been in failing health since May, and had entered the hospital on July 28, 2001.
Mrs. Bloom was born Nov. 6, 1936 in Lock Haven, and was the daughter of the late James and Irene Febish Probst.
Private services and burial will be at the convenience of the family. There will be no visitation. Interment
will be in the Dunnstown Cemetery.
The Yost-Gedon Funeral Home, 121 W. Main St., Lock Haven, is in charge of arrangements.
Geraldine W. (Gerry) Powers
Geraldine W. (Gerry) Powers, 72, of 205 Kyler Ave., Mill Hall, died Aug. 9, 2001, in Williamsport Hospital.
Born Jan. 3, 1929 in Beech Creek, she was the daughter of the late Paul B. and Margaret N. Ludwig McGhee.
She was a 1947 graduate of Lock Haven High School.
She was married to H. Donald Powers, who died June 6, 1997.
Memorial services will be Sunday, Aug. 12, 2001 at 3 p.m. in the Hillview Wesleyan Church, 1200 W. Fourth St., Flemington. Rev. Kenneth W. Louden Jr. will officiate. Interment
will be in Jacksonville Cemetery.
A Celebration of Life service will be held at the fellowship hall of the church from 2 to 3 p.m. Sunday. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions be made to the American Cancer Society or the Ross Library.
Arrangements are entrusted to the Dean K. Wetzler Jr. Funeral Home, Mill Hall.
Mildred C. Polski
Mildred C. Polski, 79, of North Bend, died Friday, Aug. 10, 2001, in Bucktail Medical Center.
Born April 10, 1922 in Renovo, she was the daughter of the late Charles F. and Caroline Hiller Hevner.
She was married to Edward F. Polski, who was killed in action in France during World War II, in 1944.
There will be no funeral services or visitation.
The family suggests contributions be made to the St. Joseph Renovation fund.
Arrangements are being handled by the Donald G. Walker Funeral Home, 231 High St., Flemington.
8/9/01
Geraldine W. (Gerry) Powers
Geraldine W. (Gerry) Powers, 72, of 205 Kyler Ave., Mill Hall, died Thursday, Aug., 9, 2001, in Williamsport Hospital.
Arrangements are entrusted to the Dean K. Wetzler Jr. Funeral Home, 320 Main St., Mill Hall.
8/8/01
Clifton L. Glossner
Clifton L. Glossner, 82, of 1726 State Road 54, Montgomery, formerly of Ocala, Fla. and Beech Creek, died at his home, Aug. 7, 2001.
He was born Jan. 18, 1919 in Beech Creek, the son of the late Jesse V. and Thersea Earon Glossner.
On March 13, 1941 in Kentucky, he married Betty C. Eyer, who survives at home.
Memorial services will be Saturday, Aug. 11, 2001, at 11 a.m., in the Bald Eagle United Presbyterian Church, Mill Hall, with Warren D. Fisher, his son-in-law, officiating. Entombment will be in Cedar Hill Cemetery Mausoleum, Mill Hall. Friends will be received at the church Saturday, one hour prior to services.
The family will provide the flowers and requests memorial contributions to the Bald Eagle United Presbyterian Church or the Susquehanna Health System Hospice through the Dean K. Wetzler Jr. Funeral Home, Mill Hall.
Harold C. (Pete) Fantaskey
Harold C. (Pete) Fantaskey, 77, of R.R. 1, Box 54A, Ridgway, died Monday evening at Elk Regional Health Center in St. Marys, following a brief illness.
He was born Sept. 23, 1923 in Renovo, a son of the late Paul and Anna (Pollack) Fantaskey Sr.
He married Gladys L. Jordan on July 21, 1945. She preceded him in death.
Funeral and committal services will be at the Thompson Funeral Home, Thursday at 10 a.m. Officiating will be Fr. Davis, parochial vicar of St. Leo Catholic Church. Burial will follow at St. Joseph’s Cemetery in Renovo. Friends will be received at the funeral home Wednesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Leo’s Church or the American Diabetes Foundation.
Beatrice P. Moyer
Beatrice P. Moyer, 80, of Loganton, died Monday, Aug. 6, 2001, in Jersey Shore Hospital, Jersey Shore.
Born July 17, 1921 in Rebersburg, she was the daughter of the late Robert C. and Miriam L. Breon Brungart.
She was married to Jerry S. Moyer on Oct. 15, 1954. He preceded her in death in 1977.
Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 9, 2001, in the Steven R. Neff Funeral Home, 120 W. Main St., Millheim. The Rev. Howard P. Wasson will officiate. Burial will be in St. Paul’s Cemetery, Greenburr, Logan Township. Friends will be received from 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 8, 2001, and from 10 a.m. until the time of services Thursday in the funeral home.
The family suggests memorial contributions be made to God’s Missionary Church, in care of Margaret Bennett, Box 157, Rockville Road, Rebersburg, Pa. 16872.
8/7/01
G. Joseph Baratta
G. Joseph Baratta, 79, of 246 Eighth St., Renovo, died Monday, Aug. 6, 2001, in Susque-View Home, Lock Haven.
Born Nov. 30, 1921 in Renovo, he was the son of the late Frank Baratta and Grace Martella Baratta Ransdorf.
On Aug. 25, 1949 in St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, Renovo, he married Louise Baratta. She preceded him in death in 1994.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 a.m., Aug. 8, 2001, in St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, Renovo. The Rev. Neil Dadey will officiate. Burial will be in St. Joseph’s Cemetery, Hyner. There will be no public visitation.
The family will provide flowers and requests memorial contributions be made to the Renovo Area Library or St. Joseph’s Church Improvement Fund.
Arrangements are entrusted to the Dean K. Wetzler Jr. Funeral Home, Mill Hall.
Connie L. Rickert
Connie L. Rickert, 62, of Beech Creek, died Monday, Aug. 6, 2001, in Geisinger Medical Center, Danville.
Born Sept. 18, 1938 in Beech Creek, she was the daughter of the late Christie and Catherine Bartholomew Bitner. She was a 1956 graduate of Lock Haven High School.
She was married to Reuben L. Rickert on Jan. 15, 1957. He preceded her in death on Jan. 11, 1992.
Funeral services will be Wednesday, Aug. 8, 2001, at 10 a.m., in the W. Robert Neff Funeral Home, 837 Main St., Howard. The Rev. Barbara Amman will officiate. Burial will be in Hayes-Fearon Cemetery, Beech Creek. Friends will be received from 6 to 9 p.m. Tuesday in the funeral home.
The family suggests memorial contributions be made to the American Heart Association or the American Cancer Society.
Francis L. Moore
Mr. Francis L. Moore, 83, of Emert Lane, Lock Haven, died Sunday evening, Aug. 5, 2001, in his home.
Born Dec. 31, 1917 in Sinnemahoning, he was the son of Thomas E. Moore and the former Clair Girdon.
He was united in marriage on July 25, 1936 to the former Mary Gavlock. She preceded him in death on Aug. 30, 1999.
Funeral services will be Thursday, Aug. 9, 2001, at 10 a.m., in the Frederick B. Welker Funeral Home, 125 N. Main St., Jersey Shore. Friends may call from 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday evening in the funeral home. Burial will be in Linwood Cemetery, McElhattan. The Rev. Heather M. Baker will officiate.
Lillian C. Confer
Lillian C. Confer, 92, of 496 Long Run Road, Mill Hall, died Monday, Aug. 6, 2001, in her home.
Born Jan. 5, 1909 in Salona, she was the daughter of the late James and Anna Mauck McClintick.
She was married to Robert J. “Jud” Confer on Jan. 16, 1932 in Salona. He survives.
Funeral services will 2 p.m., Aug. 9, 2001, in the Salona Lutheran Church. The Revs. Eric and Anke Deibler will officiate. Burial will be in Cedar Hill Cemetery. Friends will be received one hour prior to services at the church. The family suggests memorial contributions be made to the Salona Lutheran Church through the Dean K. Wetzler Jr. Funeral Home, 320 Main St., Mill Hall.
8/6/01
J. Dale Florey
J. Dale Florey, 81, of 125 10th St., Renovo, died Aug. 5, 2001, in the Bucktail Medical Center, South Renovo.
He was born Aug. 17, 1919 in Williamsport, the son of the late Paul L. and Margaret Thompson Florey.
On April 13, 1946 in Williamsport, he married Kathryn E. Klein, who survives.
Memorial services will be 1 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 11, 2001 in the First United Methodist Church, Renovo, with Pastor Ann Reynolds, his pastor, officiating. Friends will be received at the church from noon until the time of services Saturday.
The family will provide flowers and suggests memorial contributions to either the Bucktail Medical Center or the Renovo Library.
Arrangements entrusted to the Dean K. Wetzler Jr. Funeral Home, 320 Main St., Mill Hall.
Connie L. Rickert
Connie L. Rickert, 62, of Blanchard, died Monday, Aug. 6, 2001, at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville.
Arrangements are under the direction of W. Robert Neff Funeral Home, Howard.
8/2/01
Irene E. Whitman
Irene E. Whitman, 79, of 1210 Locust St., Jersey Shore, died Tuesday, July 31, 2001, in Jersey Shore Hospital.
Born Jan. 3, 1922 in Jersey Shore, she was the daughter of the late Edward and Emma Huffman Rhinehart.
She was married to Earl F. Whitman, who preceded her in death on Aug. 4, 1983.
Private services will be held at the convenience of the family. The family will provide the flowers and if desired, memorials may be sent to Walnut Street Christian School, 1311 Walnut St., Jersey Shore, Pa. 17740.
Arrangements are being handled by the Rearick-Carpenter Funeral Home, Jersey Shore, “A Life Celebration Home.”
Lillian (Ruth) Davy
Lillian (Ruth) Davy, 77, of Blanchard, died Wednesday, Aug. 1, 2001, in Geisinger Medical Center, Danville.
Born June 23, 1924 in Orient, Ill., she was the daughter of the late James and Marietta Dart Roe. She graduated from West Frankfort High School, West Frankfort, Ill.
She was married to Robert (Pat) Davy on Dec. 28, 1943 in St. Louis, Mo. He survives.
Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 4, 2001, in W. Robert Neff Funeral Home, 837 Main St., Howard. The Rev. Donald Fornwalt and Pastor Charles Melton will officiate. Burial will be in Baptist Cemetery, Blanchard. Friends will be received from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday, Aug. 3, 2001, in the funeral home.
Anna M. Renzo
Anna M. Renzo, 83, of Bethlehem, formerly of Lock Haven, died Tuesday, July 31, 2001, in Muhlenberg Hospital, Bethlehem.
Born Nov. 18, 1917 in Altoona, she was the daughter of the late Nunzio and Agata (Sodano) Cataldo.
She was married to Anthony J. Renzo. He preceded her in death on Dec. 8, 1983.
Mass of Christian Burial will be 11 a.m. Monday, Aug. 6, 2001, in St. Agnes Catholic Church, 3 E. Walnut St., Lock Haven. Visitation will be Monday from 10 to 11 a.m. in the church. Burial will be in St. Agnes Cemetery, Lock Haven. The family suggests memorial contributions be made to the American Heart Association, 212 E. Broad St., Bethlehem, Pa. 18018.
Connell Funeral Home, Bethlehem, is in charge of arrangements.
Gertrude G. Shearer
Gertrude G. Shearer, 82, of 208 Eisenhower Crossroad, Mill Hall, died Wednesday, Aug. 1, 2001, in the Lock Haven Hospital Extended Care Unit.
Born Sept. 1, 1918 in Lock Haven, she was the daughter of the late Bruce M. and Esther E. Zeller Verrier. She was a 1936 graduate of Lock Haven High School
She was married to William F. Shearer, who died Dec. 4, 1982.
Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 4, 2001 in Covenant United Methodist Church. The Rev. James VanZandt will officiate. Burial will be in Cedar Hill Cemetery. Friends will be received Friday from 2 to 3 and 7 to 9 p.m. in the funeral home.
The family suggests memorial contributions be made to the Covenant United Methodist Church or Infant Development.
Fred E. Wykoff
Fred E. Wykoff, 79, of Renovo, died at Bucktail Medical Center on July 24, 2001.
He was born in Renovo on Jan. 7, 1922, a son of the late Frank and Florence Wykoff.
Fred was preceded in death by his wife, Hilda M. (Hickok) Wykoff on June 7, 2001. They were married March 28, 1953.
Joint memorial services for Fred and Hilda will be at 1 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 4, at the New Maple Grove Church in Hammersley Fork, with Pastor Ann Runnels officiating. The family will receive friends one hour prior to services.
In lieu of flowers, memorials are requested to the Bucktail Medical Center Expansion Fund. Maxwell Funeral Home of Renovo is in charge of arrangements.
8/1/01
Gertrude G. Shearer
Gertrude G. Shearer, 82, of 208 Eisenhower Crossroad, Mill Hall, died Wednesday, Aug. 1, 2001, in the Lock Haven Hospital Extended Care Unit.
Arrangements are under the direction of the Donald G. Walker Funeral Home, 231 High St., Flemington.
Lillian R. Davy
Lillian R. Davy, of Blanchard, died Wednesday, Aug. 1, 2001, in Geisinger Medical Center, Danville.
Arrangements are under the direction of the W. Robert Neff Funeral Home, Howard.
Mary C. Buck
Mary C. (Campbell) Buck, 69, of Simeon-Dewitt Apartments, Oswego, N.Y., died Monday, July 31, 2001, in St. Luke Health Services, Oswego.
Born in Lock Haven, she was the daughter of the late George and Edith (Johnson) Campbell. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Friday, Aug. 3, 2001, in the First United Methodist Church, Route 104 West, Oswego. Burial will be in Dunnstown Cemetery. Friends will be received Thursday, Aug. 2, 2001, from 4 to 7 p.m., in the Dain-Cullinan Funeral Home, 112 E. Second St., Oswego.
The family suggests memorial contributions be made to Gilda Radner Ovarian Cancer Registry, Roswell Park Alliance Foundation, P.O. Box 631, Buffalo, N.Y. 14240.
7/31/01
Virgil Castle
Virgil Castle, a 55-year resident of Mill Hall, died Sunday, July 29, 2001, at the Stratford House Nursing Home, Chattanooga, Tenn. He had relocated to Chattanooga from Mill Hall in May of 2000.
He was preceded in death by his wife of 57 years, Beatrice Castle.
Graveside committal services will be Saturday, Aug. 4, 2001 at 10 a.m. in Rest Haven Memorial Park, Lock Haven. Friends will be received Friday, Aug. 3, 2001 from 7 to 9 p.m. in the Dean K. Wetzler Jr. Funeral Home, 320 Main St., Mill Hall.
The family suggests memorial contributions be made to VNA Health System Hospice, 124 Woodward Ave., Lock Haven, Pa. 17745.
Lee E. Bowman
Lee E. Bowman, 82, of 217 Pennsylvania Ave., Mill Hall, died Sunday, July 29, 2001, in Lock Haven Hospital.
Born March 16, 1919 in Salona, he was the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Guy Bowman.
He was married to Olive I. Cross Bowman, who preceded him in death on Feb. 14, 1999.
Private services will be held at the Donald G. Walker Funeral Home, 231 High St., Flemington. There will be no visitation. The Rev. Michael Abernathy will officiate. Burial will be in Cedar Hill Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions be made to the American Heart Association or the First Church of Christ, Lock Haven.
Helen S. Jozefik Drake
Helen S. Jozefik Drake, 86, of 21 Quiggle Ave., Castanea, a guest of Susque-View Home, Lock Haven, died Friday, July 27, 2001 in Susque-View.
Born Oct. 23, 1914 in Clarence, she was the daughter of the late John and Helen Ludwig Jozefik.
On Dec. 28, 1936 in St. Agnes Church, Lock Haven, she married Clayton M. Drake, who died on April 10, 1987.
A Funeral Mass will be at St. Agnes Church, 3 E. Walnut St., Lock Haven, on Tuesday, July 31 at 10 a.m. Celebrant will be Rev. Neil R. Dadey. Committal will be in St. Agnes Cemetery. Friends will be received at the Moriarty-Dutcavich Funeral Home, 112 E. Church St., Lock Haven, Monday from 7 to 9 p.m., with a Vigil of the Deceased at 8 p.m.
The family suggests memorial contributions be made to the St. Agnes Church, through the funeral home.
Dale J. Olmstead
Dale J. Olmstead, 79, died Wednesday, July 25, 2001, in New York City. He had been in declining health for two years.
Born in Johnsonburg on Sept. 10, 1921, he was the son of the late Clinton and Mary Oyler Olmstead. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society.
Mary Ann Furst
A Rowena Chapter, Order of Eastern Star memorial service for Mary Ann Furst, 74, of Mackeyville, who died Tuesday, July 17, 2001, in Seattle, Wash., will be 1:30 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 5, 2001, in the Mackeyville United Methodist Church. Furst was the secretary of the chapter.
7/30/01
Anna “Elizabeth” Regel
Anna “Elizabeth” Regel, 95, of Mt. Eagle, died Sunday at her home.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Walter B.
Funeral services will be 10 a.m., Wednesday, Aug. 1, in the Neff Funeral Home, Howard. Visitation will be 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday in the funeral home. Burial will be in Schencks Cemetery.
Mary L. Shope
Mary L. Shope, 75, of Renovo, died at Bucktail Medical Center on Saturday, July 28, 2001.
She was born in Renovo on Aug. 27, 1925, a daughter of the late Anna (Barbarich) Kanocz.
She is survived by her husband, David D. Shope Sr., whom she married in Renovo on Sept. 24, 1949.
A Mass of the Christian Burial will be at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Renovo at 10 a.m., Tuesday, with Fr. Daniel O’Neil celebrating. Burial will follow in St. Joseph Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the Maxwell Funeral Home, 205 Fifth St., Renovo, from 6-9 p.m., Monday. The Altar & Rosary Society will lead the rosary at 8 p.m. Monday in the funeral home with the C.D.A. prayer service immediately following.
The Maxwell Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Lorraine H. Eldred
Lorraine H. Eldred, 75, of Homestead, Fla., passed away on Thursday, July 26, 2001 in Mount Sinai Medical Center.
She was born on July 17, 1926 in Blanchard, the daughter of the late Franklin and Wilda (Kunes) Heverly, where she was raised and educated, graduating from Lock Haven Senior High School.
On Sept. 20, 1947 in Blanchard, she was married to William K. “Bill” Eldred Jr., with whom she shared a devoted relationship of 53 years.
Graveside services will take place at the convenience of the family at a later date in the Blanchard Christian Cemetery. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the Branam Funeral Home, Homestead, Fla.
Donations in memory of Lorraine may be made to the American Diabetes Association.
Lewis C. Wagner
Lewis C. Wagner, 92, of Howard, died Friday, July 27, 2001, in Geisinger Medical Center in Danville.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Catherine.
Visitation will be Monday, July 30 from 7 to 9 p.m. in the Neff Funeral Home, Howard, with services Tuesday at 10 a.m. in the funeral home.
Helen S. Jozefik Drake
Helen S. Jozefik Drake, 86, of 21 Quiggle Ave., Castanea, a guest of Susque-View Home, Lock Haven, died Friday, July 27, 2001 in Susque-View.
Born Oct. 23, 1936 in Clarence, she was the daughter of the late John and Helen Ludwig Jozefik.
She attended school in Clarence.
On Dec. 28, 1936 in St. Agnes Church, Lock Haven, she married Clayton M. Drake, who died on April 10, 1987.
A Funeral Mass will be at St. Agnes Church, 3 E. Walnut St., Lock Haven, on Tuesday, July 31, at 10 a.m. Celebrant will be Rev. Neil R. Dadey. Committal will be in St. Agnes Cemetery. Friends will be received at the Moriarty-Dutcavich Funeral Home, 112 E. Church St., Lock Haven, Monday from 7 to 9 p.m., with a Vigil of the Deceased at 8 p.m.
The family suggests memorial contributions be made to the St. Agnes Church, through the funeral home.
Ernest H. Pfaff
Ernest H. Pfaff, 74, of Ft. Myers, Fla., formerly of 204 S. Fairview St., Lock Haven, died Monday, July 2, 2001, in Ft. Myers.
Born Jan. 10, 1927 in Lock Haven, he was the son of the late George H. and Dorothy B. Shilling Pfaff.
He was a 1945 graduate of Renovo High School.
On Sept. 19, 1948 in Lock Haven, he married Barbara G. Parker. She survives.
A memorial service will be at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, Lock Haven, Wednesday, Aug. 1 at 11 a.m. Officiating will be Rev. Barbara Bond. Friends will be received at the Moriarty Dutcavich Funeral Home, 112 E. Church St., Lock Haven, Tuesday evening from 7 to 9 p.m., with an Elks service at 7:30 p.m. Interment
will be in the St. Paul’s Columbarium.
The family suggests memorial contributions be made to St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 112 E. Main St., Lock Haven, Pa. 17745.
Gerald W. Packer
Gerald W. Packer, 48, of 124 Wynn Ave., Beech Creek, died July 28, 2001, in his home.
Born Oct. 2, 1952 in Lock Haven, he was the son of Gerald R. and Audre Mursch Packer.
He was married to Robin L. Condo Packer on June 24, 1977. She survives.
Memorial services will be Wednesday, Aug. 1, 2001, at 2 p.m., in the Donald G. Walker Funeral Home, 231 High St., Flemington. The Rev. Ellen Evans will officiate. There will be no visitation.
The family suggests memorial contributions be made to the American Cancer Society or Sun Home Health.
Patricia A. Banfill
Patricia A. Banfill, 70, of 45 Chatham Village, McElhattan, died July 29, 2001 in Susque-View Home.
Born July 10, 1931 in Lock Haven, she was the daughter of the late Robert McCoy and Luella Motter.
She was married to Robert E. Banfill for 53 years. He survives.
Graveside services will be Tuesday, July 31, 2001, at 11 a.m., in Rest Haven Memorial Park. The Rev. Ellen Evans will officiate. Burial will be in Rest Haven Memorial Park.
In lieu of flowers, memorial may be sent to the Clinton County S.P.C.A.
Virgil Castle
Virgil Castle, 82, of 2420 Daugherty Lane, Chattanooga, Tenn., formerly of 121 Hobson St., Mill Hall, died Sunday, July 29, 2001 in Stratford House Nursing Home, Chattanooga.
Arrangements are under the direction of the Dean K. Wetzler Jr. Funeral Home, 320 Main St., Mill Hall.
