All Obituaries

Surrounded by his loving family, James A. Artley, of Rebersburg went home to be with the Lord May 6, 2024, at his home.  Born June 12, 1944, in Bloomsburg, Jim was a son of the late Emmanuel J. and Jean F. “Miller” Artley.  He was a 1962 graduate of Catawissa High School.  Jim enlisted in the U.S Army after high school.  On August 28, 1965, he married Jan L. Carey during a double wedding ceremony with Joan and John.  Jan survives at their home.  In...

Douglas S. Rachau, Sr. of Madisonburg, passed away Monday, May 6, 2024, at Mount Nittany Medical Center.  He was 66.  Born February 13, 1958, in Lock Haven, Doug was a son of Robert W. and Joyce D. “Long” Rachau of Centre Hall. Doug was a 1976 graduate of Penns Valley High School.  On June 16, 1979, he married Cristy J. Bellows who survives.  Doug was employed as a Corrections Officer at Rockview State Correctional Institute with fifteen years of...

Patricia A. Homan, of Woodward, passed away May 5, 2024, at Evangelical Community Hospital.  She was 87.  Born October 14, 1936, in Trenton, NJ, Pat was a daughter of the late Robert W. and Dorothy “South” Parr.  She was a 1955 graduate of Hightstown High School in Hightstown, NJ.  On August 17, 1957, she married Arden D. “Pete” Homan who survives. In addition to her husband, Pat is survived by one daughter, Karen Homan DeGarmo of Aaronsburg;...

Gene J. Auman, 80, of Lewistown, passed away on May 2, 2024, at Geisinger Lewistown Hospital, due to complications from a fall.  Born January 3, 1944, in Lock Haven, Gene was a son of the late Jacob D. and Jennie M. “Shaffer” Auman.  Gene was a 1963 graduate of Penns Valley High School.  He married Shirley M. Corman who survives. In addition to his wife, Gene is survived by one son, Craig Auman (Kimbra) of Lewistown and one grandson, Hunter Auman also of...

Nanette E. Immel, formerly of Aaronsburg, passed away Tuesday, April 30, 2024, at Lock Haven Rehab and Senior Living.  She was 87.  Born July 15, 1936, in Coburn, Nanette was a daughter of the late Homer W. and Genevieve A. “Boob” Keen.  On December 27, 1953, she married John Brindle who preceded her in death on November 30, 1993. Nanette held several jobs in her lifetime.  She worked at the former Valley Manufacturing in Millheim, Laurelton State Center, and...

Leonard H. Immel, formerly of Madisonburg, passed away April 29, 2024, at Zerbe Sisters Retirement Community in Narvon, PA.  He was 92.  Born July 21, 1931, in Zion, Leonard was a son of the late Wallace and Almedith “Rearick” Immel.  On December 24, 1955, he married B. Vivian Corman who preceded him in death in 2019. Leonard was a graduate of the former Gregg Township Vocational School in Spring Mills.  He served our country in the U.S. Army during the...

Milford A. “Pete” Buchanan, formerly of Millheim, passed away Thursday, April 18, 2024, at Juniper Village in State College.  He was 96.  Born September 15, 1927, in Clearfield, Pete was a son of the late Marlin and Dorthea “Peters” Buchanan.  When he was very young, Pete’s father passed away and Dorthea married Pete’s stepfather, Fred Cochrane who raised him.  He was a graduate of Clearfield High School and then attended Lock Haven...

Anna K. Nicka, 78, of Austin, PA, passed away Thursday, April 18, 2024, at the home of her daughter with whom she had been staying, after a hard-fought battle with cancer.  Born December 12, 1945, in Germany, Anna was a daughter of the late Mykola and Michalina “Kotowycz” Neczeporenko.  On April 29, 1967, she married her high school sweetheart, Richard P. Nicka who survives.    Anna worked various service jobs throughout her life, but her primary focus was...

Ephraim R. Stoltzfus, of Howard, passed away unexpectedly Sunday, March 17, 2024, at Hershey Medical Center.  He was 54.  Born November 2, 1969, in Lancaster, Ephraim was the son of the late Elam E. and Priscilla J. “Reihl” Stoltzfus.  On December 8, 2001, Ephraim married Stephanie Lindley who survives.    Ephraim was employed as a laborer with Deer Country Construction.  He had been employed as a horse caretaker previous to that, along with other...

Betty L. Wolfe, 91, of Millheim, passed away Thursday, March 7, 2024.  Born February 20, 1933, in Smullton, Betty was a daughter of the late Paul and Talma “Weber” Bowersox.  On June14, 1956, she married Jennings Wolfe who preceded her in death. Betty was a member of St. John’s Lutheran Church in Millheim where she was also employed as the custodian for 40 years.  Betty enjoyed reading, crossword puzzles, bird watching, gardening, baking, sewing and...