All Obituaries

     Forrest W. "Woody" Confer, 61, of Rauchtown, passed away Wednesday, Jan. 20, 2021 at Geisinger Medical Center in Danville.      Born Nov. 24, 1959 in Jersey Shore, he was a son to Robert Confer and the former Dorothy Roupp.      Woody was a graduate of Jersey Shore High School and honorably served his country in the United States Army. He was employed by Jersey Shore Steel for 22 years. Woody enjoyed woodworking,...

       Baby Kevin Anthony Baney Jr., left footprints in our hearts on Sunday, Jan. 17, 2021. He was the son of Kevin Anthony Baney Sr. and Amanda L. Butler.               Services will be held at the convenience of the family.

     Frank A. DeFonzo, 92, of Williamsport, formerly of Jersey Shore, passed away Friday, Jan. 15, 2021 at Geisinger Medical Center in Danville.      Frank was born Oct. 24, 1928 in Jersey Shore, the son of Benedetto and Angeline (Sabatella) DeFonzo. He graduated from Jersey Shore High School in 1947. He attended Goodwin's School of Business and graduated from the American Institute of Banking. He was employed by the Union National Bank (later...

   Robert C. Schurer, 80, of Nippenose Valley, passed away Wednesday, Jan. 13, 2021 at The Gatehouse.    Born May 1, 1940 in Jersey Shore, he was a son to the late George Schurer and the former Marguerite Shuhler. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Joseph Schurer.    Robert honorably served his country in the U.S. Army National Guard. He retired after 33 years accident-free as a truck driver. He was a member the Immaculate...

     Leatrice J. Alexander, 93, of Williamsport, passed away Wednesday, Jan. 13, 2021 at Valley View Nursing Home.      Born Oct. 19, 1927 in Lock Haven, she was the daughter to the late Charles Culvey and the former Dorothy Odonnel. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her first husband, Robert Farrington in 1990;  second husband, J. Bruce Alexander in 2012; two daughters, Edwina L. Farrington and Janet K. McCollin; a grandchild,...

     David Ardell Gardner, 92, of Lock Haven, passed away Saturday, Jan. 9, 2021 at his home.      Born Oct. 29, 1928 in Lock Haven, he was the son to the late Harold Dean Gardner and the former Mary Ellen Sour. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a granddaughter, Christin L. Gardner, and a sister, Rosemary Brennan.      Ardell was a life member of the Wayne Township Volunteer Fire Company, where he was a former Fire Chief. For...

     Heather Mae Aikey, 35, of Jersey Shore, passed unexpectedly on Jan. 8, 2021. She was born and raised in the Jersey Shore area.      She enjoyed cosmetology, studying paralegal services, spending time with family, and above all others, her son. She was spunky, intelligent, and free-spirited. She was a light in the dark, with the biggest heart and kindest soul. She would shower loved ones with her generosity and would always give you the shirt off her back....

       Thomas E. Jordan,  91, of Nippenose Valley, passed away Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021 at his home.        Born Oct. 20, 1929 in Hiawatha, WV, he was a son to the late Thomas Elbert Jordan and the former Margaret Hewitt. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his 9 siblings.        Thomas was a member of the Nippenose Bible Fellowship and he loved to fish.        He is survived by his loving...

      Richard H. Krape, Sr., 77, of Salladasburg, passed away on Jan. 6, 2021 at UPMC Susquehanna.       Born March 24, 1943 in Jersey Shore, he was the son to the late Vernon Krape and the former Dorothy Riggle.       Richard was retired from Simon Resources after many years of service.       He is survived by his loving wife of 52 years, the former Annetta C. Seyler; four children, Annetta...

     Justin C. Stewart, 36, passed away Tuesday, Jan. 5, 2021.      Born May 8, 1984 in Rock Hill, SC, he was a son to Edward R. Stewart Sr. and the former Sarah D. Dolan.      Justin graduated from Loudoun County High School and honorably served his country in the United States Army. Justin loved going to the beach and enjoyed cooking. He worked as a construction worker.      In addition to his father, he is survived by two...