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Ronald L. Drake, Sr.

Ronald L. Drake, Sr., 78, of Lock Haven, passed away peacefully at his home on Wednesday, May 6, 2026. Born on Oct. 4, 1947, in Lock Haven, he was the son of the late Clayton and Helen Jozefik Drake. Ron was a 1967 graduate of Lock Haven High School. He dedicated many years of employment to Woolrich Woolen Mills and spent 30 years doing lawn care and snow removal for many local residents. A faithful member of Holy Spirit Catholic Parish, Ron attended St. Agnes Catholic Church in Lock Haven. He enjoyed spending time with his family and will be remembered for his quiet strength and ...

Earl V. Culvey, Jr.

Earl V. Culvey, Jr., 67, of Flemington, Pa., passed away on Tuesday, May 5, 2026, at his home. Earl was born in Lock Haven, Pa., to parents Earl V. Culvey, Sr. and Carole M. (Newberry) Culvey. He graduated from Lock Haven High School in 1976. He went on to join the armed forces serving in ...

Marjorie J. Lowery

Marjorie J. Lowery, 91, of Bellefonte, passed away at home on Friday, May 8, 2026. Arrangements are under the direction of Wetzler Funeral Service, Inc. in Howard, formerly Kader-Neff Funeral Home.

Funerals

HELT — Patricia Bernice Gibson Helt, 94, of West Cape May, N.J., died May 3, 2026. Family and friends are invited to a visitation at St. Luke’s United Church of Christ, 1175 S. Fourth St., Lock Haven, today from 10-11 a.m., followed by a funeral service beginning at 11 a.m. at the church. Interment will be at Highlands Cemetery, Lock Haven, Pa. SCHARDER — Carl “Neil” Scharder, 83, of Lock Haven, died March 6, 2026. A Celebration of Life will be held at the Scharder Farm in Caldwell on May 16, from 1-5 p.m. Please share a story and a beverage with the family. The dress code is ...

Aline Proctor Gavlock

Aline Proctor Gavlock, 97, of Renovo, passed away at Eagle Ridge Personal Care Home on May 6, 2026. She was born at home at Point Pleasant Farm in Hammersley Fork on March 21, 1929, to the late Hamilton and Twila (Starr) Proctor. She graduated from Renovo High School in 1946. After high ...

Jacqueline L. Stoner

Jacqueline L. Stoner, 60, of Bellefonte, passed away at home on Thursday, May 7, 2026. Arrangements are under the direction of Wetzler Funeral Service, Inc. in Bellefonte.