Ronald W. Kepler, 84, of Ransdorf Manor, Renovo, passed away on Friday, Feb. 27, 2026, at UPMC Williamsport Hospital after being admitted on Tuesday evening. Born July 19, 1941, in Renovo, he was a son of the late Oren and Thelma (Croak) Kepler. He enjoyed puzzles. Surviving are his son, ...

Albert C. Karstetter, 84, formerly of Salona, Pa., passed away Feb. 27, 2026, at the Lock Haven UPMC Hospital ER. Arrangements are being completed by the Gedon Funeral Homes and Cremation Services, LLC, 121 W. Main St., Lock Haven.

Patricia L. Smith, 91, of State College, passed away on Saturday, Feb. 28, 2026, at Harmony of State College. Arrangements are under the direction of Wetzler Funeral Service, Inc. in Bellefonte.

WERT — John Edward Wert, 87, of Lock Haven, died Feb. 27, 2026. Family and friends will be received at the Donald G. Walker Funeral Home, Inc., 231 High St., Flemington, tonight from 6-8 p.m. A funeral service with Fireman’s Honors will be held on Tuesday, March 3, at 11 a.m., at the Donald ...

Edgar C. Rickard, Jr., 67, of Hilton Head Island, S.C., formerly of Castanea, Pa., passed away peacefully at home on Feb. 19, 2026, surrounded by his loved ones. He was born on May 2, 1958, in Lock Haven, Pa., to Edgar C. Rickard, Sr. and Jane (Sweeley) Rickard. Edgar will be remembered ...

John Edward Wert, 87, of Lock Haven, passed away Friday, Feb. 27, 2026 at Haven Skilled Rehabilitation and Nursing, Lock Haven. Born Feb. 24, 1939 in Lock Haven, he was the son of the late Merril R. “Noah” and Mary Elizabeth Bauman Wert. John was a 1957 graduate of Lock Haven High ...