All Obituaries

Lawrence L. Coles, 85, of Wiconisco, passed away Friday, April 3rd at Select Specialty Hospital, Harrisburg.   Born in Wiconisco, October 30, 1934, a son of the late Arthur and Ruth Phillips Coles.   Larry attended the former Wiconisco High School.  He proudly served his country with United States Air Force during both the Korean and Vietnam Wars.   He was retired from Bethlehem Steel.   He was the last surviving member of his immediate family.   He was...

Ruth A. Moyer, 89, of Orwin, passed away Wednesday, April 1st at the Tremont Health & Rehabilitation Center, Tremont.   Born in Kalmia, August 9, 1930, a daughter of the late William and Ida Williard Hoffman.   Ruth was a retired seamstress from the former Manson Wear, Muir.   She was a member of St. Peter's United Church of Christ, Orwin.   She enjoyed crocheting, doing puzzles and sitting on her front porch.   In addition to her parents she was...

John Joseph Challenger, long time resident of Williamstown, and most recently of Willow Valley Communities in Lancaster passed away peacefully on March 27, 2020 at the age of 95.   Known by many as Jack, he was a graduate of Williamstown Catholic High School and a member of Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church in Williamstown and also a member of the  Williamstown American Legion. After graduation he served in the US Army, serving in France during World War II.  He remained...

Joseph J. Pendal, Jr., 61, of Gratz, formerly of Lykens, passed away suddenly but peacefully with his family at his side, Thursday, March 26th at the UPMC - Pinnacle, Harrisburg.   Born in Harrisburg, February 22, 1959, a son of the late Joseph Sr. and Audrey Margetanski Pendal.   Joe attended Upper Dauphin Area High School.  He was a United States Army Veteran.   He was retired from Metal Industries, Gratz.   Joe was a member of Our Lady Help of Christians Church,...

Anna E. Hain, 73, of Elizabethville,  passed away Tuesday, March 24th at her home with her loving husband and daughter at her side. Born in Pottsville and raised in Newtown (Zerbe), Anna was the daughter of the late Herman "Jimmy" and Mary (Karoly) Roach. Anna was a graduate of the 1964 class from Minersville High School. She worked in Washington D.C. at Saint Elizabeth Hospital. She also worked for Northern Virginia Mental Health Institute in Fairfax VA.  Anna...

Michael J. Zimmerman, 31, of Tower City, passed away suddenly, Sunday March 22nd. He was born in Harrisburg, July 7, 1988. Mike was a 2007 graduate of Williams Valley High School and attended Bloomsburg University. He was a drywaller for his father's business, Zimmerman Drywall. Mike was a member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Millersburg.   Some of Mike's happiest times were at the camp along the Juniata River in Newport.  He enjoyed fishing, golfing and...

LaVerne M. Adams, 89, of Williamstown passed away Saturday, March 14th with her daughters by her side. Born in Williamstown, September 12, 1930, a daughter of the late Benjamin and Ida Moyer White. LaVerne was a graduate of the Williamstown High School Class of 1949. She was a talented and gifted seamstress, who enjoyed mending and making clothing. She was a faithful member of the congregation of the Williamstown United Methodist Church. LaVerne lived her life for loving others. Though...

Gayle C. Kobularik, 84, of Tower City, passed away Sunday morning at her home surrounded by her loving family.   Born December 11, 1935, a daughter of the late Elias Kaufman and Ellen Evans Kaufman.   Gayle was a 1953 graduate of Porter Tower High School and initially employed with the Commonwealth of PA before taking time off to raise her children. She later became co-owner of K&S Grocery for over 20 years, before retiring and traveling the world with friends.   She was...

Mark P. Maurer, 85, of Williamstown, formerly of Pine Grove passed away Sunday, March 8th.   Born in Pine Grove, February 2, 1935,  a son of the late Peter and Grace Gable Maurer.   Mark was an Army National Guard Veteran.   He was a self employed truck driver.   Mark was also owner of the former Scotty Lynn Family Restaurant, Pine Grove.   In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Marion Nolen Maurer; seven siblings, Ruth,...

Larry A. Gingrich, 70, of Valley View, passed away unexpectedly Saturday, March 7th at the Geisinger Medical Center. Born in Lebanon, February 10, 1950, a son of the late George and Alice Gettle Gingrich. Larry was a retired truck driver, last working for Penske Trucking. He was a member of Valley View Gun Club, and the Valley View V.F.W. Larry enjoyed motorcycles, hunting, fishing and being in the outdoors. He was a backyard mechanic, who could often be found working in his...