All Obituaries

Audrey L. Meyer, 91, formerly of Blossburg, passed away Wednesday October 31st at Broad Acres in Wellsboro. She was born November 13, 1926 in Lock Haven, the daughter of Martin and Rose Meyer. Audrey graduated from Blossburg High School and Mansfield Teachers College with a BS in Music Education. She taught music in the Blossburg School District where she was known as “the music teacher”; she often reflected on her students and her bands. Audrey was the last member of her...

Donald Stocum, 76, of Blossburg, passed away Friday Oct. 26th. Donald was a proud veteran of the US Army having served two tours of duty in Viet Nam. He was a truck driver by trade and knew this land better than most. Donald is survived by son, Donald and daughter Tawny as well as by numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife Coral. A memorial service will be held at a later date.

Clesta Mildred Watkins Raker, 87 of Raker Road, Liberty, died on October 20, 2018 at UPMC Susquehanna, Williamsport. Born December 29,1930 in Blossburg Hospital to the late Ellery and Addie (Skinner) Watkins, Clesta was the fifth youngest of their six children. She was predeceased by her husband, Robert John Raker on March 1, 2011 and her sisters Viola Houghtaling and Winifred Brugger, and by her brothers Forrest, Vernard, and Leslie Watkins. Clesta graduated from Little Marsh High School...

Patricia L. Kalnins, age 81, passed away October 8, 2018 surrounded by those she loved so dearly. She was born December 4, 1936 in Liberty Pa to doting parents Kenneth and Idessa (Roupp) Knipe. She was predeceased by her first husband Robert Matthews in 1995, and second husband Maris Kalnins in 2012. Those left to cherish her memories are her children Lisa Repard (Don Bailey) of Westfield Pa, and Dennis Mathews (Chanarin) of Elma, Washington; Grandchildren Matthew Holley (Whitney), Cody...

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...