All Obituaries

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...

Faye Davies Kuzneski, 77, of Blossburg, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Sunday, January 28, 2018. An extraordinarily beautiful sunset welcomed her home to be with her Lord and Savior. Faye graduated from Blossburg High School in 1958. She was a Registered Nurse graduating from Arnot Ogden Memorial Hospital School of Nursing in Elmira, NY. She attended Case Western Reserve University in early 1970s, becoming a Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner. She helped countless...

Walter J. Belawski Sr., 91, of Blossburg. Walter Left us on Monday, January 22, 2018. Born April 21, 1926 in Canton, he was the son of Raymond and Matilda Mitchell Belawski. He and his wife Mary have celebrated 44 years of marriage. Walter served in the U.S. Army during WWll. After his employment at Ward Manufacturing, he became self employed by starting Belawski Nursery. His greatest joy was making things grow; working on landscaping and making sure it was done right. There will be...

Clara Dominikoski, 84, of Blossburg, PA passed away of natural causes on January 15, 2018 at Broad  Acres Nursing Home, Wellsboro, PA.    Born September 7, 1933, she was the daughter of James T. and Julia Holleman.   She was preceded in death by her husband, John and is survived by her two nieces; Tina (Nicholas) Krystofiak, and Sheri (Gus) Ricciardelli. Retired from employment at Ward Manufacturing, Clara enjoyed day bus trips, Bingo, dining out and visiting...

    Cheryl Linda Oman, aged 70, died peacefully on January 8, 2018 at 5:02 am at home in Nelson, PA, after a long battle with Pict’s disease (FTD dementia).  Cheryl was born March 14, 1947 in Allentown, PA, the only daughter of Forrest and LaMae Harwick of Coopersburg, PA.   As a nursing student, she met James Oman on a blind date on July 3, 1966. He won her over with his charming personality and conversations of space travel, strawberries, and Christmas trees -...