All Obituaries

     Mahlon T. Gibson, 87, of Jersey Shore, passed away Sunday, March 29, 2020, at ManorCare Health Services, Jersey Shore.      He was born Nov. 18, 1932, to Thomas and Annabelle (Stewart) Gibson. In addition to his parents, Mahlon was predeceased by four siblings, Larue, Carl, Anne Fisher and Edna Mae Bower.      He graduated from Jersey Shore High School in 1951, and was a member of Larryville United Methodist Church his entire life. Mahlon...

     Maxine Betty Charles, 90, Jersey Shore, passed away Friday, March 27, 2020. Born June 22, 1929 in Jersey Shore, she was the daughter of William and Vera Welshans.       Maxine was a 1947 graduate of Jersey Shore High School. She married William T. Charles on November 25, 1948. Maxine was an employee of Weis and Sylvania before she became a homemaker. She owned and operated Maxine’s BBQ in Jersey Shore for several years. Maxine was a devoted...

       Guy A. Bennett, 67, Jersey Shore, died Friday, March 27, 2020, at Manor Care Health Center in Jersey Shore.      Born Sept. 23, 1952 in Plattsburgh, N.Y., he was a son to the late Melvin E. Bennett Sr. and the former Ethelyn M. Wylie. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Janet.      Guy retired from the United States Air Force after 22 years of service, and was a corrections officer at SCI, Muncy. He loved...

    Sherry L. Crawford, 77, of Media, passed away Friday, March 27, 2020, at Mercy Fitzgerald Hospital in Darby.     Born Aug. 3, 1942 in Jersey Shore, she was a daughter to the late Clyde Richards and the former Bernice Babcock. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, William H. Crawford, and a sister, Chalice A. Richards.     For many years, Sherry attended Scranton School of the Deaf, and was a member of the Pennsylvania...

       Dustin L. Laubach, 37, formerly of Jersey Shore, passed away Friday, March 13, 2020, in Minot, N.D. from injuries sustained in a motor vehicle accident.      Born June 23, 1982, in Williamsport, he was the son to Ronald L. Laubach and the former Barbara A. Sewalt.      Dustin was a 2001 graduate of Jersey Shore High School and was employed by G2 Environmental Services in North Dakota. He had a passion for working in the oil field,...

     David I. Paulhamus, 60, of Linden, passed away Wednesday, March 11, 2020, at his home.      Born May 5, 1959 in Williamsport, he was a son to Walter E. Paulhamus and Hazel M. Eck.      He was a 1977 graduate of Williamsport High School. He was a self-employed owner of Dave's Logging. He enjoyed hunting and fishing and attending tractor pulls. He also enjoyed watching football and NASCAR.      Surviving...

William Rutherford Kline, 86, of Jersey Shore, died March 10, 2020, at Jersey Shore Hospital.      Born July 27, 1933 in Milton, he was the son of Hanna and Charles Kline. He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Lois M. Kline; a son, Barry L. Kline; a son, Bruce W. Kline (Marilyn); grandchildren, Alyssa and Alexander;  a great-granddaughter Kora; and many in-laws, nieces, nephews and their families. He was the last of nine siblings, Kenneth Kline (Marie),...

     Judith A. Smith, 66, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, March 7, 2020, at Manor Care Health Services, Jersey Shore.      Born July 17, 1953 in Jersey Shore, she was a daughter to the late Howard L. Ritter and the former Susan M. Fisher. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her two husbands, Donald L. Dietzel, and H. Eugene Smith.      Judy graduated from Jersey Shore High School, Class of 1971....

     Wilbur L. "Leroy" Cressman, 85, of Jersey Shore, passed away Sunday, March 1, 2020, at Manor Care Health Services, Jersey Shore.      Born Jan. 4, 1935 in Jersey Shore, he was a son to the late Hettie Dunlap.      Leroy worked at Jersey Shore Area School District as a custodian for 47 years.      You could always catch him spending time sitting on his front porch where he would talk to anyone who passed...

   Delilah J. Young, 64, of McElhattan, passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 1, 2020 at the Gatehouse.    Born November 25, 1955 in Lock Haven, she was a daughter to James Young and the former Alice Vanhorn.    In addition to her parents, she is survived by a son, John Cox of McElhattan; a sister, Helen (Jack) Honetor of Mill Hall; a brother, James (Sabine) Young of McElhattan; a granddaughter, Mariah Engleman of Lock Haven; several nieces and...