All Obituaries

Arlene A. Kuster Arlene A. Kuster (Fessler) age 93 of Blossburg died at the Wellsboro Soldiers and Sailors Hospital Tuesday September 18, 2018. Born October 23, 1924 in Covington, PA. She was the daughter of Charles H. and Anna L. Fessler and married to Frederick (Ted) Kuster for 57 years having married on January 4, 1947. Arlene was a long time member of the Blossburg United Methodist Church and a pillar of the Blossburg community for over 70 years. She supported her North Penn Panther and...

Robert Eugene Berguson Robert E. Berguson (Bob), lifelong resident of Arnot, PA, passed away on August 25, 2018 at Williamsport Regional Medical Center. Bob was born July 17, 1937 in Blossburg, PA. He was the son of John and Edith Johnson Berguson. He was a 1955 graduate of Blossburg High School. He was employed for 48 years in the manufacturing industry in various management positions. He retired from Keystone Parts Mfg. Co. in June, 2004. Bob was a life member of Gethsemane Lutheran...

Lawrence E. Larson, age 82, of 2 Briar patch Lane, Blossburg, passed away at his home, Sunday August 5th. Lawrence was born in Morris Run on February 11, 1936; the son of Charles and Edna Larson. On October 20, 1956 Lawrence married the former Rita Pawlak; she survives and resides on Briar patch Lane. He was retired from Ward Manufacturing as a shipping manager. Lawrence was a member of Siloa Lutheran Church, Morris Run, also life member of; Hillside Rod and Gun Club, Blossburg, Theodore...

Reed H. Zimmer, age 80, of Covington, passed away Wednesday, August 1, 2018 at the Green Home, Wellsboro. Born August 31, 1937 at Blossburg State Hospital, the son of Ben and Sarah Morgan Zimmer. On July 7, 1962 Reed married Janet Higgins; she survives and resides in Covington. Reed was a1955 graduate of Covington High School and a 1959 graduate of Penn State University with a Dairy Science degree. He was employed as a plumber and a Christmas tree farmer at Zimmer Century Tree Farm. He...

Richard E. Soule Jr. of Roaring Branch passed away unexpectedly Thursday, June 28th. Born June 11, 1966, he was the son of Richard and Faith Soule. Richard married Roxanne Shepherd on June 30, 2001. His enjoyments were fishing and camping, along with his favorite hunting. Richard is survived by his wife Roxanne, step-children; Beth, Andrea, and Sean, sons-in-law; Kevin Cole and Jordan Applebee, sister Dianna Wilson and her husband Michael, brother Ronald Soule and his wife Kiley,...

Paul J. Harzinski, 70, formerly of Arnot, passed away Saturday, May 5. 2018, at the Carleton Home, Wellsboro. Paul was born July 6, 1947 in Blossburg to Floyd and Isabelle Frederick Harzinski. He had been employed by Arnot Building Supply as a truck driver. Paul was a member of Holy Child Parish as well as Arnot Sportsmen’s Club. He was previously a volunteer at Broad Acres Nursing Home in Wellsboro; he was well liked and appreciated by residents and staff alike for his daily...

  Laurie (Cogley) Mistretta, 52, of Linden, lost a courageous battle with cancer on Friday April 27, 2018 surrounded by family and friends.  Laurie was born in Williamsport, at Divine Providence Hospital, on Nov. 28, 1965. Laurie graduated from Williamsport Area High School, class of 1983. She is most known for being a great cook and has worked for many established restaurants in Williamsport. She adored spending time with her grandchildren Syerra, Brianna and Quincere and was...

John "Jack" Francis Hall, age 63, formerly of Blossburg, PA, passed away on March 5, 2018. He was born in Philadelphia, PA on November 19, 1954 a son of RoseMarie Knoll and John Francis Hall Sr. now deceased. John is survived by his fiancé, Diana Young, his sons: David, Hayden, and Cody, daughters: Jamie, Jennifer, and Meghan. He is also survived by his 11 grandchildren and 1 great-grandchild. John was an Entrepreneur and hard worker who built a business from the...

Shirley Watkins Ogden, 81, formerly of Blossburg, went to be with her Lord, Saturday, March 3, 2018. Shirley was born in Arnot on February 14, 1937, the daughter of Harry and Edna Keagle Watkins. She was the wife of Clinton “Buddy” Ogden. Before retirement she was employed by Ward Manufacturing. Shirley was a longtime member of St. Mary of Czestochowa Church, Blossburg, upon moving to Lewistown became a member of Sacred Heart Church. Shirley is survived by her husband of 63...

Wm. Clyde Bishop, 76, of Farm Rd. Roaring Branch, passed away Thursday, March 1, 2018, in Lancaster. Born August 23, 1941 in Doylestown, he was the son of Herman S. and Ida Mae (Myers) Bishop (both deceased). On August 31, 1963 Clyde married the former Frances Frey. Clyde had been employed by a machine shop as a drill press operator. He was a member of the Liberty Lutheran Parish where he served on church council; he was a member of Lions Club and PA Holstein Club. Clyde was a...