All Obituaries

Charles “Bill” William Hamby (91), of Zion, Pennsylvania passed away of natural causes on Wednesday, May 1st. Born in Lock Haven Hospital on August 25th, 1932, to Wiley C. Hamby and K. Isabelle Herr. He was married to E. Diane Post in Tallma, NY in 1957 until her passing in 2000. Surviving are two daughters; Sharon Yost (Stephen Yost), and Karen Hamby, also surviving are his only grandchildren Brianna, Cassandra, and Jacob. We were blessed to have him in our lives,...

Beloved mother and grandmother, Virginia A. Turner, 82, of Mill Hall, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, April 24, 2024, after an extended stay at Lock Haven Rehabilitation and Senior Living. Ginny, a daughter of the late Harry and Margaret Peters Askey, was born July 21, 1941 in Blanchard, PA. She was a 1959 graduate of Bald Eagle-Nittany High School. Ginny had a long career as a business manager in the Law Offices of Lee Roberts and his various associates. Ginny is survived by two...

Malinda F. Beiler, 75, of 228 Peach Orchard Rd. Mill Hall, passed away on Saturday, April 20th, 2024 at the Williamsport UPMC Hospital.  Malinda was born in Lancaster County, to the late Aaron J. and Rebecca M. (Fisher) Stoltzfus on December 12th, 1948.  She was the wife of Steven Beiler, who survives.  She was a member of the Old Order Amish Church. In addition to her husband, she is survived by 5 daughters; Katie Beiler, Verna Beiler, Sallie (Quill) Peachy, Annie (Reuben)...

Lois Marie Kreamer Peddigree beloved wife, mother, grandmother and friend passed away at UPMC Presbyterian in Pittsburgh, PA, Saturday April 20, 2024 at the age of 74 surrounded by her family.  Lois’s unwavering strength, boundless love and infinite patience in life were insurmountable.   Lois was beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sibling, and friend who will be greatly missed by all who knew her. Lois is survived by her husband Gregory Peddigree Sr....

It is with heavy hearts that our family announces the passing of Sanford Yost, Jr. on April 15th. Pappy, as he was affectionately known by all of us who dearly loved him, leaves behind a heartbroken immediate family which includes sons Ron Yost (Gary), Steve Yost (Sharon) and a daughter, Terri Gallagher (Terry). Pappy also will be missed by his extended family which includes three loving grandchildren Steve Yost, Jr., Erica Lindquist (Christopher), April Gallagher (Lindsey), great...

Edna Marie Lapp, 4, of 99 Zeigler Road, Howard, Pa., passed away Saturday, April 13, 2024, at the Lock Haven Hospital after being in a tragic farming accident at her home. Edna was born at home on Aug. 25, 2019. She was the daughter of Elmer K. and Rachel (Glick) Lapp. She attended the Clintondale Old Order Amish Church. Surviving in addition to her parents are her sisters, Martha Jane, Leah Rose, Maryanna Grace and Sadie Ruth Lapp. Also surviving are her maternal grandparents, Jonathan...

Amber E. Eisemann, 95, formally of Mill Hall, passed peacefully in State College, Pa on April 7, 2024.  Born October 28, 1928 in Lock Haven, she was a 1946 graduate of Jersey Shore High School.   Having lost her mother, Isabella Shope, at the age of 12 to TB she was raised in Jersey Shore by her grandparents Orlando and Anna Johnstonbaugh. Married in 1949 to Fred R. Eisemann, Amber worked tirelessly along with her husband, who preceded her in death in 1985, as owners of...

Judith L. Smith (nee Zell) passed away Saturday April 6, 2024, at Geisinger Medical Center. After a brave struggle to overcome the effects of several strokes, she succumbed to her injuries. Judy is survived by her daughter Christina Tetanich, her son Jason Bitner, her granddaughter Alida Spring Bitner, her daughter-in-law Larcy Bitner, Larcy’s mother Aida DeGuzman, her remaining sister Jan Zell Scerbo, and many nieces and nephews. Her siblings Jere Zell Crissman and Larry Zell...

Ralph L. Dugan, Jr. 58, of Bellefonte, Pa passed away on Friday, April 5,2024 at the Geisinger Medical Center in Danville. Ralph was born in Lock Haven to Ralph L. Dugan Sr. and Myrtle E.  Confer on March 1st, 1966. He attended Lock Haven High School and worked many years as a garbage man and truck driver.  He enjoyed fishing, hunting, camping, yard sailing, working on vehicles and spending time with family and friends. He was a handy man...

Romoi R. Boyd, 24,  of Williamsport passed away April 4, 2024 at this home.  He was born in Mandeville, Manchester, Jamaica on October 14, 1999. A celebration of life will be held at the convenience of the family. Arrangements are under the direction of the Gedon Funeral Homes ands Cremation Services, LLC, 121 W. Main St. Lock Haven, PA 17745.