All Obituaries

Elwood J. Bennett, 91, of Lock Haven passed away Thursday, January 20, 2022 at the Haven Skilled Rehabilitation and Nursing where he had been a resident for a number of years.   He was born in Runville, PA on November 2, 1930 to Walter and Mildred Fye Bennett. Elwood was a graduate of the Bellefonte High School and served with the United States Marines. He worked 30 years at Piper Aircraft until it closed in 1984.  He then worked for Renninger Cabinetry until he retired. He...

Clifford S. Mayes, Sr. Clifford S. Mayes, Sr., 89, of Lock Haven, passed away peacefully in the early morning hours of Tuesday, January 18, 2022 at Manor Care Skilled Nursing Facility in Jersey Shore, where he had been a resident for the past month. He was born in Lock Haven on November 25, 1932 to the late James E. and Esther Fisher Mayes. Cliff was a graduate of Jersey Shore High School and honorably served his country in the United States Air Force during the Korean War. He retired from...

Daryl E. Johnson, 56, of Avis, passed away on January 18, 2022 at his home.  He was born in Williamsport on March 20, 1965 to Leonard and the late Rebecca Metzger Johnson Sr.   Daryl was a 1983 graduate of the Lock Haven High School and went to work after school for the Wayne Township Landfill in McElhattan as an equipment operator for 11 years. He had also worked for New Enterprise Stone and Lime Company doing highway construction as a heavy equipment operator, OHM...

Joyce E. Dugan died on Wednesday, January 12, 2022 after several months of declining health.  Born January 2, 1929 in Blanchard, she was one of 7 children to the late Charles and Hazel Walker Fisher. She was preceded in death by her husband, Harold Dugan, whom she married on June 22, 1985.  They celebrated 32 years of marriage before his passing. Joyce was employed for 15 years by Bobbie Brooks, Lock Haven, 7 years at Armstrong in Beech Creek, 3 years for Snowiss Fur, Lock...

Virginia E. Bitner, 66, of Avis Manor Circle, Avis, passed away on Saturday, January 8, 2022 in the UPMC Lock Haven Emergency room.  She was born in Lock Haven on November 13, 1955 to Clyde H. and Margaret E. Pursel Streck. Virginia was 1973 graduate of Bald Eagle Nittany High School and was united in marriage to David W. Bitner on September 19, 1986 who survives at home.   She had been employed by Unique Industries (Party Favor Store) in Montoursville for the last seven...

Donald Leroy Heltman (Don) lived a wonderful life for 86 Years.   He lived in his home at 300 York Street Flemington Pennsylvania that he built.  Don passed peacefully at home Jan. 4, 2022. Don was born September 15th, 1935, in Lock Haven Pennsylvania.  Don’s parents were Mildred and Roy Heltman.  Don attended Lincoln Elementary and Lock Haven High School.    Don is survived by his wife Marlene Heltman, his children David Heltman and Karen Ricker,...

Dianne Y. Bilbay, 74, of Woodward Ave. Lock Haven, passed away Jan.2, 2022 at the Gate House Hospice in Williamsport. She was born in Renovo, PA. Sept. 16, 1947 to the late Alvin and Lucille Lucas Brookens. Dianne was a graduate of the Bucktail High School and had worked at the former Lock Haven Silk Mill and Ames Department store where she had retired from. She enjoyed collecting Merry-go-rounds and coloring. She was united in marriage to Mahlon L. Bilbay Jan. 22, 1966 Survivors include...

Stephen Barrett Day, 55, died at 7:00 a.m. on Wednesday, December 29, 2021, after several years of declining health.  He was born August 20, 1966, in Lock Haven, PA, the son of Dr. Donald E. Day and Lois Day.  In 1994 he married the former Michele Hornberger. He spent many joyful years as a devoted husband and loving father to his two children, Logan & Jordan.  Stephen graduated from Lock Haven High School in 1984. He received an Associate Degree of Applied Science in...

Helen L.  Laubscher, 91, formerly of East Main St, Lock Haven, passed away Tuesday, December 28,2021 in the Manor Care, Jersey Shore where she resided.  She was born in Shintown (Renovo) on August 18,1930 to John and Elizabeth Brooks Hoffman. Helen was united in marriage to Donald E. Laubscher who preceded her in death in 1968.  She had worked at the Lock Haven Hospital, Lock Haven Wire Mill, Lock Haven YMCA, Avis Homes and had retired from Woolrich Inc. Helen is survived by...

Vera R. McDermit, 91, of Mill Hall PA peacefully entered her eternal home on December 25, 2021.  Born Vera R. Young on Feb 5,1930 to Addison D. and Bertha E Young of Glenolden (Delaware County) PA., Vera graduated from Glen-Nor High School (Collingdale, PA) in 1948.  She married Claude E. (Mickey) McDermit, Jr on August 26,1950 and has lived in the Lock Haven/Mill Hall, PA.  area since marriage, raising 5 children.  She was a long- time member of St....