All Obituaries

Alan H. Crosby, 98, became absent from the body and present with the Lord on August 1, 2021 at the Gatehouse Hospice, Williamsport, PA He was born at the home of his maternal grandmother outside of Columbia, PA on Oct 17, 1922, the son of Lloyd E. and Alice (Hoch) Crosby. He graduated from Pottstown High School, Ursinus College and then the University of Virginia earning a B.S., M.S. and Ph.D. While at Virginia he held a pre-doctoral fellowship from the National Cancer Institute and was...

William D. Henning II, of Chincoteague Island, VA, passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 31, after a complicated battle with cancer.  In his 70 years, Bill was dedicated to the communities he called home and, most importantly, devoted to those he proudly called family.  Born on November 4, 1950, Bill was born in Bellefonte, PA but considered State College, PA his hometown.  Bill was the son of the late William D. and Virginia Kylor. Henning.  He graduated from...

Gloria J. Croak, 77, 8 Euclid Ave. Renovo, PA, died July27, 2021 at the Geisinger Medical Center, Danville, PA.  Born August 13, 1943 in Williamsport, PA she was the daughter of Berdell and Marian Kohler Ohmnneis, She married Lewis R. (Nook) Croak who died December 21, 2011. Gloria was a homemaker and attended the Christian Community Church, S. Renovo, PA.  She had also been a bartender at the Renovo Elks Lodge. She is survived by: 1 daughter: Cindy (Jon) Kingsley, Lancaster, PA 3...

Randy I Lapriola of Lock Haven left behind the pain and suffering of the insidious disease ALS  and walked into the loving arms of his Lord and his mother on July 22, 2021. Randy was born January 19, 1957 to Frank C Lapriola Sr. and the late Lila Diebert Lapriola in Lock Haven, Pa. He attended Immaculate Conception Elementary School and graduated in 1974 from Lock Haven Senior High School.  After graduation and trying his hand at factory work for a period of time, he joined the...

Steven Willis Lucas, 65, 209 Kennedy Ave., Mill Hall, PA passed away July 16, 2021 at Manor Care, Jersey Shore, PA. Born September 5, 1955 at Fort Hood, Texas he was the son of Willis E. and Thelma R. Brungard Lucas who survive at home. Steve was a 1973 graduate of the Bald Eagle Nittany High School and had worked for 26 years at the Nittany Valley Feed Mill. The business was sold and he then worked construction for several years. He enjoyed watching his nieces and nephews play their school...

Steven W. Lucas, 65, 209 Kennedy Ave., Mill Hall, PA died July 16, 2021 at Manor Care, Jersey Shore, PA. Arrangements will be announced when completed.

Melvin D. Shady, 83, formerly of 181 Monument-Orviston Rd. died July 14, 2021. Born July 27, 1937 in Monument, PA he was the son of the late George D. and Erma D. Butler Shady. Melvin was an avid hunter who loved hunting in the Beech Creek Mountain along with his sons and nephews. Melvin loved Bluegrass music. He was the lead guitarist and head singer in the band called Jim Davey and the Sound of Bluegrass. Melvin also loved his family. His grandchildren were his world. As a young boy...

Ervin John Fisher, 13, 1516 Fishing Creek Rd., Mill Hall, PA died July  6, 2021 at the Geisinger  Medical Center, Danville, PA. Born February 26, 2008 in Lewisburg, PA he was the son of Levi J. & Elsie Mae Swarey Fisher who survive.  He is survived by:      1 Sister: Katie Ann Fisher, Mill Hall, PA     3 Brothers: Henry Wayne Fisher, Melvin Lee Fisher and  Andrew Jay Fisher  all of Mill Hall,...

Robert L. Hull 84, 2 E. Lincoln Ave., Avis, PA died July 3, 2021 at his home. Per his wishes there will be no visitation or services.

Jeffrey  L. McGowan, 54, 8 Thompson Lane, Renovo, PA died July 1, 2021 at the Bucktail Medical Center, S. Renovo, PA after a year long fight with cancer. Born July7, 1966 in Lock Haven, PA he was the son of Jeanne Darrin McGowan who survives in S. Renovo, PA and the late James “Hippo” McGowan. Jeff was a 1984 graduate of the Bucktail Area High School and was a veteran of the U. S. Air Force from  1985-1989 as an Avionics Electronic Technician and had been stationed in...