All Obituaries

     Marvin H. Willits, 86, of Linden, went to be with his Lord and Savior on September 20, 2022.  He was born on June 15, 1936, in his family home in Linden, the son of the late H. Hugh and May (Clark) Willits.      Marvin attended the Level Corner one-room school and graduated from Jersey Shore Area High School in 1953.  He married the former Nancy A. Jarrett on July 2, 1961, celebrating 61 years of marriage this year.       He...

     Joseph J. "Sonny" Jovan, 87, of Jersey Shore, died Monday, Sept. 19, 2022, at the Geisinger Medical Center in Danville.      Sonny was born Nov. 23, 1934 in Renovo, the son of the late John J. Jovan and the former Katherine Ross. He was preceded in death by his wife, Janet, on Dec. 28, 1999. He was also preceded in death by two sisters, Mary Braim and Darlene Wallen.      Sonny honorably served his country in the United States...

John E. Warren Jr. of Avis, Pa. passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 17 at Susque View Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Lock Haven, Pa. Born Aug. 18, 1935, in Jersey Shore.  John was the second son born to the late John E. Warren Sr. and the former Frances L. Siegel.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife Lily and his older brother Ronald S. Warren. He started his lifelong passion for work at middle school age by working as a handyman for...

     Robert Walter Stack, 90, of Jersey Shore, passed away Monday, September 12, 2022 at UPMC Susquehanna.      Born November 17, 1931 in Girardville, PA, he was a son to the late Walter Edward Stack and the former Edith Davies. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his loving wife, the former Marilyn Ann Hartz; two children, Heidi Ann Stack Howell and Steven Jeffrey Stack; sister, Ann Stack; and a brother, Jimmy...

     Pauline E. Shuler, 92, of Jersey Shore, passed away Sunday, Sept. 11, 2022 at her home.      She was born on Aug. 13, 1930 in Beaver Springs, the daughter of Lester and Jennie (Heater) Krick.      Pauline was married to the late Gilbert F. Shuler Sr., they were united in marriage on June 24, 1950. In addition to her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by three sisters, Mildred Snook, Margaret Himes, and Hulda Ditzler.  ...

      Julia J. Lazorka, 106, of Williamsport, passed away Sunday, Sept. 11, 2022 at The Williamsport Home.       Born May 20, 1916 in Franklin, Pa., she was the daughter of John and Josephine (Korona) Lazorka.       She was a 1935 graduate of Franklin High School. After working various jobs, Julia retired from the Social Security Administration in 1979 after many years of service. She enjoyed traveling, arts and crafts, crocheting, reading, and...

         Marjorie A. Marks, 99, of Avis, passed away Saturday, Sept. 3, 2022 at Geisinger Jersey Shore Hospital.          Born May 27, 1923, she was a daughter to the late Hayes and Hazel Runner.          She is survived by her daughter, Sharon A. Marks of Avis; and several nieces and nephews.          A memorial service will be held...

     Ruth A. Danneker, 85, of Limestone Township, passed away Monday, Aug. 29, 2022 at her home.      Born Jan. 18, 1937 in Collomsville, she was a daughter to the late Frederick Miller and the former Catherine Lorson. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a brother, Edward F. Miller Sr.; and a grandson, Adam Snyder.      Ruth was a devoted member of the Immaculate Conception Church in Bastress. For many years she was a...

     Mary K. Brown, 85, of Jersey Shore, passed away Thursday, Aug. 25, 2022 at her home.      Born Dec. 24, 1936 in Jersey Shore, she was a daughter to the late Elmer Keene and the former Mary Huntingdon. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her son, Rodney D. Hill; and husband, Wayne B. Brown.      For many years, Mary was employed at Cindy's Smiling Sammy in Avis.      She is survived...

     Robert W. Brooks, 89, of Jersey Shore, passed away Thursday, Aug. 25, 2022 at Geisinger Medical Center in Danville.      Born March 16, 1933 in Lemont, Pa., he was a son to the late Emmett Brooks and the former Mary Bloom. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his 7 siblings.      Robert honorably served his country in the U.S. Army. Most days you would find him sitting on his front porch enjoying the...