2/13/01
Ruth R. Leupold,
homemaker
ANTES FORT Ruth R. Leupold, 79, of Shady Acres Trailer Court, Antes Fort, died Sunday, Feb. 11, 2001 in her home. She had formerly lived at 201 Wilson St., Jersey Shore and ManorCare, Jersey Shore.
Born March 29, 1921 in Caldwell, she was the daughter of the late Robert and Florence Baer Rogers.
She and her husband, Harry A. Leupold, were united in marriage April 10, 1940 in Lock Haven. He preceded her in death Feb. 7, 1995.
Rocco V. Caprio,
World War II veteran
LOCK HAVEN Rocco V. Caprio, 73, of 706 E. Water St., Lock Haven, died Monday, Feb. 12, 2001 in the Lock Haven Hospital Extended Care Unit.
Born Dec. 4, 1927 in Lock Haven, he was the son of the late Carmen and Louise Sorriero Caprio. He attended schools in Lock Haven.
Virginia M. McConnell,
former JS resident
JERSEY SHORE Word has been received here of the death of Virginia M. McConnell, 84, of St. Petersburg, Fla., who died Wednesday, Jan. 31, 2001 in St. Petersburg General Hospital.
Born in Patton, she resided in Jersey Shore for many years. She moved to Florida in 1972, but returned to the area frequently to visit many of her friends.
2/12/01
Lorraine Pat Berkstresser,
enjoyed handicrafts
BELLEFONTE Lorraine M. Pat Berkstresser, 84, of Centre Crest Nursing Home, Bellefonte, formerly of Spring Mills, Madisonburg, Centre Hall, and Shawnee, Okla., died Sunday, Feb. 11, 2001 in the nursing home.
Born Oct. 12, 1916 in Spring Mills, she was the daughter of the late Roy and Edith Breon Gentzel. She graduated from the Miles Township High School in 1934.
She was married to Richard D. Berkstresser on Sept. 5, 1937. He preceded her in death on Aug. 22, 1993.
Kenneth A. Youngblood,
former Champion employee
DANVILLE Kenneth A. Youngblood, 71, of Rag Valley Road, Mackeyville, died Friday, Feb. 9, 2001 in the Geisinger Medical Center in Danville, PA.
Born Dec. 9, 1929 in French Camp, Miss., he was the son of the late Joseph M. Youngblood and Hulda Pullen.
He and his wife, Sharon Swope Youngblood, were married on Dec. 28, 1960. She survives.
Robin Lynn Bingman,
BEN graduate
LOCK HAVEN Robin Lynn Bingman, 36, of 420 E. Water St., Lock Haven, died unexpectedly at her home Thursday Feb. 8, 2001.
Born March 16, 1964 in Lock Haven, she was the daughter of Gary A. Bingman and Jeannie G. Yost Bingman, both of Lock Haven.
R. Scott Quiggle Sr.,
former Champion worker
LOCK HAVEN R. Scott Quiggle Sr., 94, formerly of 513 W. Church St., Lock Haven, died Sunday, Feb. 11, 2001, in Susque-View Home, Lock Haven, where he had been a resident since 1991.
Born Nov. 7, 1906 in Renovo, he was the son of the late Michael S. and Susan E. Kerstetter Quiggle.
His wife, Grace V. Brown Quiggle, preceded him in death Sept. 30, 1987.
Warren H. Miller,
Beech Creek native
GAITHERSBURG, MD Warren H. Miller, 79, of Gaithersburg, Md., died of cancer Sunday, Feb. 11, 2001, at his home.
Born in Beech Creek, he was the son of the late Charles W. Miller and Mae McCarthy Miller.
He and his wife, the former Merian Kinley, were married in 1957. She preceded him in death in 1992.
Walter M. Watson,
World War II veteran
BELLEFONTE Walter M. Watson, 74, of 946 Runville Road, Bellefonte, died at 1 a.m. Sunday, Feb. 11, 2001, in Centre Crest Nursing Home, Bellefonte.
Born June 12, 1926, in Boggs Township, he was the son of the late Merrill Watson and Ruth Bierly Watson. He attended Bellefonte schools.
He was a veteran of World War II as an Army corporal. He received the Combat Infantry Badge, the Army Occupational Medal, the Good Conduct Medal, the American Theater Ribbon, the European African Middle Eastern Theater Ribbon, and the World War II Victory Ribbon.
He and his wife, Nellie M. Furl Watson, were married on March 24, 1947 in West Virginia. She survives.
Charles M. Dougherty,
former PRR employee
LOCK HAVEN Charles M. Dougherty, 96, a resident of the Susque-View Home, formerly of 10th Street, Renovo, died Saturday, Feb. 10, 2001, in the nursing home.
He was born Oct. 10, 1904 in Renovo, son of the late James A. and Bridget Quinlan Dougherty.
Reba W. Morton,
cherished her family
JERSEY SHORE Reba W. Morton, 88, formerly of 123 Grove St., Avis, died Sunday, Feb. 11, 2001, in ManorCare Nursing Home in Jersey Shore.
She was born Oct. 20, 1912 in South Avis, daughter of the late John and Carrie Brobst Bay. She attended Jersey Shore High School.
She was married to George B. Morton. He preceded her in death on Oct. 15, 1994.
John Gerald Duran,
St. Lukes Catholic member
DANVILLE John Gerald Duran, 40, of Jersey Shore, died Friday, Feb. 9, 2001 in Geisinger Medical Center in Danville.
Born Dec. 17, 1960 in Williamsport, he was the son of Charles William Duran Sr. and Delores Ford Duran.
Dorothy H. Andrus,
former JS secretary
AVIS Dorothy H. Andrus, 67, of 223 Clinton St., Avis died Saturday Feb. 10, 2001 in her residence.
Born Feb. 28, 1933 in Bentleyville, she was the daughter of the late Matthew and Mary Kalista Romanesky.
She married to John S. Andrus Sr., Oct. 10, 1964 in Williamsport. He survives.
Virginia M. McConnell,
former JS resident
JERSEY SHORE Word has been received here of the death of Virginia M. McConnell, 84, of St. Petersburg, Fla., who died Wednesday, Jan. 31, 20001 in St. Petersburg General Hospital.
Born in Patton, Pa., she resided in Jersey Shore for many years. She moving from Jersey Shore to Florida in 1972 and returned to the area frequently to visit many of her friends.
Jacquelyn L. Pursley,
Renovo resident
WILLIAMSPORT Jacquelyn L. Pursley, 59, of Sixth Street, Renovo, died Friday, Feb. 9, 2001 in the Williamsport Hospital.
Miss Pursley was a medical technician for the Renovo Hospital, and was a member of the Presbyterian Church of Renovo.
She is survived by her father, John L. Pursley of Renovo.
Funeral services will be private and held at the convenience of the family.
Dorothy B. Brickley,
former Sylvania employee
LOCK HAVEN Dorothy B. Brickley, 86, formerly of 208 Kephart Plaza, died Saturday, Feb. 10, 2001 in the Lock Haven Hospital Extended Care Unit.
Born Aug. 1, 1914 in Lamar, she was the daughter of the late James and Ella Longwell Briggs.
She was married to Doyle L Brickley. He preceded her in death May of 1980.
Robert H. Hoyt,
memorial service listed
SPARTA, Tenn. A memorial service will be held at 7 p.m. Monday in the Calvary Church of the Nazarene, 3200 Lycoming Creek Road, for Robert H. Hoyt, 73, of Sparta, Tenn., formerly of this area, who died Saturday, Jan. 6, 2001, in Sparta, Tenn.
Mr. Hoyt and his wife, the former Elma J. Dangle, celebrated their 53rd wedding anniversary on Aug. 9, last year.
2/10/01
Kenneth A. Youngblood,
Mackeyville resident
DANVILLE Kenneth A. Youngblood, 72, of Mackeyville, died Friday, Feb. 9, 2001 in the Geinsinger Medical Center, Danville.
Arrangements are under the direction of the Donald G. Walker Funeral Home, 231 High St., Flemington.
Walter E. Sawchuk,
Piper retiree
LOCK HAVEN Walker E. Sawchuk, 83, of 16 S. Chestnut St., Mill Hall, died Thursday, Feb. 8, 2001 in the Lock Haven Hospital.
Born July 28, 1917 in St. Johnsville, N.Y., he was the son of the late Nicholas Sawchuk and the former Anna Warcaba.
A. Lea Westphal,
Jersey Shore resident
JERSEY SHORE A. Lea Westphal, 69, of 117 Maple St., Jersey Shore, formerly of Route 14, North Ralston, died Thursday, Feb. 8, 2001 in her residence.
Born May 10, 1931 in Summerville, she was the daughter of the late George L. Moriarity and the former Violet M. Gaines. She was a graduate of Clearifield High School.
Dr. Douglas N. Casses,
local chiropractor
LOCK HAVEN Dr. Douglas N. Casses, 58, of Mill Hall, died Thursday, Feb. 8, 2001 in the Lock Haven Hospital Emergency Room.
Born Dec. 10, 1942 in Warren, he was the son of Norbert D. and Meredith L. Casperson Casses.
2/9/01
Glen H. Gakle, 97,
railroad retiree
SOUTH RENOVO Glen H. Gakle, 97, of Huron Avenue, Renovo, died Wednesday, Feb. 7, 2001 in the Bucktail Medical Center.
Born March 31, 1903 in Keating, he was the son of the late George Gakle and Minnie Delaney Gakle. He lived in Keating for over 50 years.
He and his wife, the former Louis Fae Cooley, were married on May 3, 1941 in Elimsport. She preceded him in death on Aug. 11, 1996.
Freda C. Faulkner,
taught local schools
LOCK HAVEN Freda C. Faulkner, 80, of Lock Haven died Wednesday, Feb. 7, 2001 in the Lock Haven Hospital.
Born in Renovo, April 2, 1920, she was the daughter of the late Fred Claire Hanna Faulkner.
A graduate of Lock Haven High School in 1938 and Lock Haven University in 1942, she taught in local schools in Sinnemahoning and Coudersport and at Robb Elementary in Lock Haven until her retirement.
Clifton A. Brown,
formerly of Castanea
CARLISLE Clifton A. Brown Jr., 48, of Carlisle, formerly of Castanea, died Thursday, Feb. 8, 2001 in his home.
Born in Lock Haven, July 30, 1952, he was the son of Dotty and Clifton A. Brown of Castanea, who survive.
His wife, Ruth A. (Smith) Brown, survives.
Walter Sawchuck,
Mill Hall resident
LOCK HAVEN Walter F. Sawchuck, 83, of 16 S. Chestnut St., Mill Hall, died Thursday, Feb. 8, 2001 in Lock Haven Hospital.
Funeral arrangements are being made by the Frederick B. Welker Funeral Home, 125 N. Main St., Jersey Shore.
Dr. Douglas N. Casses,
chiropractor
LOCK HAVEN Dr. Douglas N. Casses, 58, of Mill Hall, died Thursday, Feb. 8, 2001 in the emergency room of the Lock Haven Hospital.
Funeral arrangements are being made by the Helt Hanna Kline Funeral Home, 232 Hogan Blvd., Mill Hall.
2/8/01
Jeffrey L. Harter,
rural Mill Hall resident
STATE COLLEGE Jeffrey L. Harter, 53, of R.R. 2 Mill Hall, died Wednesday, Feb. 7, 2001, in Centre Community Hospital, State College.
Born Feb. 4, 1948 in Lock Haven, he was the son of the late Kenneth P. and Genevieve Harsch Harter.
He was married to Pauline F. Phillips Harter. She survives.
Myra Z. Gunsallus,
LHU retiree
JERSEY SHORE Myra Zoe Gunsallus, 84, of 227 Susquehanna Ave., Lock Haven, died Thursday, Feb. 8, 2001 in ManorCare Nursing Center, Jersey Shore.
Born Feb. 28, 1916 in Bell Township, Clearfield County, she was the daughter of the late J. William Raemsch and Ada McClinsey Raemsch.
She was married to Willard (Brock) Stiles. He preceded her in death June 2, 1956.
She later married James W. Gunsallus. He preceded her in death June 30, 1979.
2/7/01
Betty K. Sheasley,
50-year VFW Auxiliary member
LOCK HAVEN Betty Kephart Sheasley, 80, formerly of Kephart Plaza, Lock Haven, died Tuesday, Feb. 6, 2001 in Susque-View Home, Lock Haven, where she had been a resident since Nov. 22, 2000.
Born Feb. 5, 1921 in Orviston, she was the daughter of the late James M. and Lillian Huey Kephart. She was a 1939 graduate of Mill Hall High School.
She was married to Dean Clifton Sheasley on Jan. 20, 1940. He preceded her in death Nov. 9, 1991.
