All Obituaries

Carol E. Shaffer, of Coburn, passed from this life, at her home, surrounded by her loving family and her devoted husband of 59 years, on March 27, 2023.  She was 78.  Born on November 18, 1944, in Aaronsburg, Carol was the daughter of the late Henry and Stella (Hazel) Bower.  Carol was a graduate of Penns Valley Area High School.  She married the love of her life, Thomas C. Shaffer, in Hagerstown, Maryland, on September 24, 1963. In addition to her husband, Carol is...

Surrounded by her loving family, Joyce F. Winter, of Millheim, passed from this life at her home on Tuesday, March 21, 2023.  She was 83.  Born April 11, 1939, in Lewisburg, Joyce was a daughter of the late William S. and Orpha L. (Orndorf) McCool.  On April 30, 1958, she married Franklin D. Winter who survives at their home. In addition to her husband, Joyce is survived by two daughters, Cindy Gramley (Gary) of Centre Hall and Brenda Rossman (Terry) of Spring Mills: two...

   Ronald L. “RD” Dobson, of Spring Mills, passed away peacefully at his residence on March 18, 2023, after a long, hard fought battle with cancer.  He was 72.  Born September 26, 1950 in Bellefonte, Ronald was a son of the late Lee and Elsie (Hendershot) Dobson.  On February 2, 1974 he married the former Phyllis Packer who preceded him in death.  On October 9, 2010, he married Kathy (Laird) Dobson, who survives at their home. Ronald attended...

Surrounded by her loving family, Helen Betty (Alterio) Cowher formerly of Woodward, passed away at her home in Millheim on Wednesday, March 15, 2023.  She was 90.  Born August 12, 1932, in Bellefonte, Helen was a daughter of the late Vance and Anna (Tenalio) Alterio.  She was married to Joseph L. Cowher who preceded her in death. Helen retired from the Laurelton State Village where she had worked in the housekeeping department.  She also had owned the former Mountain...

Opal A. (Way) Claycomb Lozinski, formerly of Altoona, passed away Thursday, March 9, 2023, at home, where she had resided with her daughter for the last several years.  She was 104.  Born February 12, 1919, in Fishertown, PA, Opal was a daughter of the late Sewell E. and Cleo A. (McLeery) Way.  She was first married to Paul E. Claycomb, then Michael Lozinski, both who preceded her in death.  Opal worked as a beautician for many years in Bedford.  She enjoyed polka...

Mary K. “Cass” Steiger, of Centre Hall, passed away February 28, 2023, at Wynwood House in Centre Hall.  She was 88.  Born September 24, 1934, in Madisonburg, Cass was a daughter of the late Wilbur F. and Sarah Victoria “Fetterolf” Yearick.  She was a 1952 graduate of the former Gregg Township Vocational School.  On October 23, 1953, Cass married Leon D. Steiger who survives.  Cass was employed at the former Gettig Technologies in Spring...

John H. Houser, of Spring Mills, passed away at Wynwood House at Salem Hill Haven on February 27, 2023.  He was 93.  Born March 25, 1929, in Reedsville, Mifflin County, John was a son of the late Frank Reed Houser and Sarah Anna Katherine “Mull” Houser.  He was a 1947 graduate of the former Reedsville High School.  On April 6, 1957, John married Shirley M. Shook, who preceded him in death on April 7, 2022 John farmed all his life.  He delivered...

Geraldine Lydia “Gerri” Hoffman, formerly of Lancaster, passed from this life on Sunday, February 26, 2023, at Wynwood House at Salem Hill Haven in Spring Mills.  She was 91.  Born March 3, 1931, in Coburn, Gerri was a daughter of the late Russell D. and Stella C. (Weaver) Dinges.  She was a graduate of the former East Penns Valley High School in Millheim.  After graduation, Gerri attended Lock Haven University where she attained a Bachelor of Science...

Christ K. Beiler of Spring Mills, passed away at his home on Monday, February 13, 2023.  He was 76.  Born November 10, 1946, in Leola, Mr. Beiler was a son of the late Christ S. and Anna D. (Stoltzfus) Beiler.  On November 19, 1968, he married Naomi Z. Zook.  Mrs. Beiler survives at their home. In addition to his wife, Mr. Beiler is survived by two daughters, Martha Esh (David) and Nancy Beiler, both of Rebersburg: four sons, Melvin Beiler (Sylvia) of Lodi, NY, Jonas...

Casey L.Gunsallus of Millheim, passed away unexpectedly Sunday, February 12, 2023, at his residence.  He was 34.  Born December 13, 1988, in State College, Casey was a son of Rickey L. Gunsallus of Aaronsburg and Kimber L. Poorman of Rebersburg.  Casey was a 2007 graduate of Penns Valley Area High School.  He was the owner/operator of his own construction business, Casey’s Quality Construction.  He took great pride in his work, loved his job and enjoyed...