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Douglas W. ‘Doug’ Cohick

Douglas W. “Doug” Cohick, 73, of Jersey Shore, passed away on Friday, Aug. 14, 2026, at his home. A memorial service to celebrate the life of Doug will be held at noon on Saturday, Aug. 22, 2026, at Rearick-Carpenter Funeral Home, 1002 Allegheny St., Jersey Shore, with Pastor Grant Helsel officiating. Family and friends are invited to attend a time of visitation from 10 a.m. until the time of the service at the funeral home on Saturday. For his full obituary and to leave a condolence for the family, please visit www.rearickcarpenter.com.

Carl F. Conklin, Sr.

Carl F. Conklin, Sr., 85, of 91 Main Rd., Jersey Shore, Pa., formerly of Williamsport, Pa., passed away on Wednesday, July 15, 2026 at The Gatehouse of Divine Providence Hospital, Williamsport, Pa. Service information can be viewed at: www.urbinefuneralhome.com.

Funerals

SMITH — George (M.F.) Albert Smith, Jr., 60, of Rebersburg, died July 22, 2026. A Celebration of Life service will be held on Saturday, Aug. 29, from 12-4 p.m., with a service being held at 12:30 p.m., at the Beech Creek American Legion Post 623 picnic grounds, 68 Wynn Ave., Beech Creek, Pa. WEAVER — Germaine H. Weaver, 94, of Lock Haven, died Aug. 11, 2026. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, Aug. 29, at 11 a.m., at the Donald Walker Funeral Home, Inc., 231 High St., Flemington. Family and friends will be received at the funeral home from 10 a.m. until the time of the ...

John ‘Pete’ Rathmell

John “Pete” Rathmell, 88, of Central Pennsylvania, passed away peacefully, leaving behind a legacy of military service, conservation, education and devotion to family. Pete was a proud United States Air Force Cold War Strategic Air Command aircrew veteran, serving his country for three and one-half years beginning in 1958. The values, discipline, leadership and practical skills he acquired during his military service became the foundation for a lifetime of service to his community, his profession and his family. Following his time in the Air Force, Pete devoted approximately ...

Funerals

BECK — Carl L. Beck, 87, of Loganton, died Aug. 11, 2026. A funeral service will be held today, Aug. 17, at 11 a.m., at St. John United Church of Christ, 3782 Narrows Road, Tylersville, Pa. Interment will be in the Tylersville Cemetery with full military honors being conducted by the Jersey Shore Honor Guard. SMITH — George (M.F.) Albert Smith, Jr., 60, of Rebersburg, died July 22, 2026. A Celebration of Life service will be held on Saturday, Aug. 29, from 12-4 p.m., with a service being held at 12:30 p.m., at the Beech Creek American Legion Post 623 picnic grounds, 68 Wynn Ave., ...

Germaine H. Weaver

Germaine H. Weaver, 94, of Lock Haven, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, Aug. 11, 2026, at Haven Place, Lock Haven. Born August 24, 1931, in Lilly, Pa., she was the daughter of the late Legoria and Evelyn Fresch Hutzel. Germaine was a graduate of Sugar Valley High School and earned her ...