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Charles married Ada M. KERSTETTER on 19 Dec 1899 in Crawford, Clinton Co, PA. Ada (daughter of Israel KARSTETTER and Abigail "Abbey" HOCKMAN) was born on 20 May 1879 in Crawford, Clinton Co, PA; died on 10 Dec 1909 in Crawford, Clinton Co, PA; was buried in Limestone Cemetery - Jersey Shore. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: G.J. Walker. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Family/Spouse: Vera M. BAILEY. Vera was born on 7 Jul 1904 in Jersey Shore, Lycoming Co, PA; died in Jan 1984; was buried in Limestone Cemetery - Jersey Shore. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

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Died:
Jersey Shore Hospital

Franklin married Ida Ellen GAMBLE on 29 Feb 1924 in Williamsport, Lycoming Co, PA. Ida was born in 1906; died in 1972; was buried in Limestone Cemetery - Jersey Shore. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Family/Spouse: ? SMITH. ? was born in Pearia, IL . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Mabel married Albert DEAN after 1930. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

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Family/Spouse: Olive Mae MILLER. Olive was born on 6 May 1908 in Greene Twp, Clinton Co, PA; died on 28 Sep 1988 in Jersey Shore, Lycoming Co, PA; was buried in Limestone Cemetery - Jersey Shore. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

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Died:

Family/Spouse: Garnett Crsstal SOVERNS. Garnett was born in 1910; died in 1984; was buried in Jersey Shore Cemetery - Jersey Shore. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: William T. CHARLES. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: James REEVER. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: George FISHER. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: ? SHEMORY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Donald HOLLICK. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Russell RHINEHART. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Lock Haven Express

Monday, March 13, 2006

Marguerite I. Powers

Marguerite I. Powers
Marguerite I. Powers, 84, of Avis, residing in Hendersonville, Tenn.
, for the past five years with her son, Chester W. Powers, his wife, V
icki and granddaughter, Alexandria, was called to rest by her Heavenl
y Father on Saturday, March 4.

Known to many as “Aunt Peg,” she was born on April 20, 1921 in Rauchto
wn, a daughter of the late William E. and Vera M. Bailey Welshans of A
vis.

She was a member of the Trinity Lutheran Church in Avis.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Chester L. Powers of Avis i
March of 1999.

Mrs. Powers worked for Bobbie Brooks of Jersey Shore and Lock Haven an
d Woolrich Woolen Mills of Woolrich for a total of 28 years.

She enjoyed caring for and playing with her granddaughter, Alex.

Surviving are one son, Chet and his wife, Vicki, and granddaughter, Al
exandria Bailey Powers, all of Hendersonville, Tenn.; five sisters, Es
ther Kephart of Avis, Maxine Charles of Jersey Shore, Pauline Reever o
f York, Helen Shemory of Waterville and Beverly Rhinehart of Avis; an
d one brother, Robert Welshans of Hudson, Fla.

She was preceded in death by one brother, Joseph Welshans of Jersey Sh
ore.

Her cremation has been finalized. A memorial and burial service will b
e announced at a later date to be held at Trinity Lutheran Church in A
vis.


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Died:

Family/Spouse: Chester L. POWERS. Chester was born on 5 May 1917; died on 3 Mar 1999; was buried in Bellevue Cemetery - Avis. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Esther M. Kephart
POSTED: December 3, 2007
Williamsport Sun-Gazette
Esther M. Kephart
Esther M. Kephart of Avis passed away peacefully at the Jersey Shore H
ospital Emergency Room on Friday, Nov. 30, 2007.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 60 years, Carl W. Kephar
t Sr., on Nov. 6, 2000. They were united in marriage June 10, 1940 i
Winchester, Va.

Esther was born May 15, 1922 in Rauchtown, the daughter of William Wel
shans and the former Vera Bailey.

She moved with her family to Avis when she was 11 years of age, and gr
aduated from the Avis High School.

During her adult years, Esther worked at the Sylvania Plant and Pipe
Aircraft in Lock Haven. She also worked as a caseworker for the Penn
a. Department of Welfare for several years. In 1942, Ester and Carl fo
unded the Susquehanna Transit Co, in which Esther remained an active a
d integral officer until she became ill in 2005.

Esther was also a well-known figure in Clinton County Democratic organ
izations. For many years she was an active member of the Clinton Count
y Women’s Democratic Club and the Lady Bird Johnson Club of Renovo. Sh
e served as Democratic Committeewoman from Avis Boro and was the Clint
on County Democratic Chairman for several years.

Esther was a devoted member of the Trinity Lutheran Church in Avis, wh
ere she was involved in many church activities, as well as serving o
the church council.

Esther loved spending time with her family, her grandchildren, and he
great granddaughter. Even in her later years, Esther remained vibran
t and enjoyed travel. She loved her community and visiting with her fr
iends. Esther was a generous and loving lady who will be greatly misse
d by her family and friends.

Surviving is a son, Carl W. (Christy) Kephart Jr. of Lock Haven; a dau
ghter, Tana M. Ford of Lock Haven; her grandchildren, Cam and Rachae
l Kephart, Taryn Ford Pavlik, Christopher and Mattison Ford; and a gre
at granddaughter, Hailey. Also surviving is a brother, Robert Welshan
s of Hanson, Fla.; four sisters, Maxine Charles of Jersey Shore, Pauli
e Reever of York, Helen Shemory of Waterville, and Beverly Rhinehar
t of Lock Haven.

A brother, Joseph Welshans, and a sister, Marguerite Powers, precede
d Esther in death.

Funeral services will be Wednesday, Dec. 5, at 10:30 a.m. in the Frede
ick B. Welker Funeral Home, 125 N. Main St., Jersey Shore. Friends ma
y call from 6 to 9 p.m. Tuesday evening in the funeral home. Burial wi
ll be in the Rest Haven Memorial Park. The Rev. Malcolm Benton will of
ficiate.

Memorials to honor Esther can be sent to the Trinity Lutheran Church
, corner of Highland and Reed streets, Avis, PA 17721.


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Died:
Jersey Shore Hospital

Esther married Carl W. KEPHART, Sr. on 10 Jun 1940 in Winchester, Frederick Co, VA . Carl was born on 26 Mar 1917 in Walsenburg, Huerfano, Colorado; died on 6 Nov 2000 in Jersey Shore, Lycoming Co, PA; was buried in Rest Haven Memorial Park - Lock Haven. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Military Service: USN (WWII)

Notes:

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Died:
1379 Middle Road,

Joseph married Evelyn L. LEHMAN on 30 May 1947. Evelyn was buried in Limestone Cemetery - Jersey Shore. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Robert L. Welshans
POSTED: July 1, 2008
Williamsport Sun-Gazette

Robert "Bob" L. Welshans, passed away on June 27, 2008, in Hudson.

He was a member of Blessed Hope Baptist Church.

He is survived by his wife Lois, son, Ron, daughters, Debra Burnett, a
d Lori Schuller, sisters, Maxine Charles, Pauline Reever, Helen Shemo
y and Beverly Rhinehart, nine grandchildren and seven great grandchil
dren.

He was predeceased by son, Lester, brother, Joseph and sisters, Margue
ite and Esther.

Michels and Lundquist Funeral Home, New Port Richey.

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Died:

Family/Spouse: Lois BRION. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Lee RAUCH. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Military Service: USAAF

Notes:

Merril S. Welshans
June 30, 2011
Williamsport Sun-Gazette
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Merril S. Welshans, 86, of 8246 State Route 44 Highway, died Tuesday
, June 28, 2011 at his home. Born Aug. 30, 1924, in Rauchtown, he wa
s the son of Franklin Welshans and the former Ida Gamble.

Merril is survived by his wife, the former Mary Ann Wagner, they wer
e united in marriage March 7, 1957. He was retired from Piper Aircraf
t and was a member of the St. James Lutheran Church. Merril loved hunt
ing, fishing, gardening and was an avid Phillies and Eagles fan.

During World War II, Merril honorably served his country in the U.S. A
ir Force from Dec. 21, 1945 until April 24, 1947.

Also surviving is a son, Gerald M. (Donna J.) Wagner of Oval; one daug
hter, Debra J. (David) Johnson of Elimsport; two grandchildren and on
e great-granddaughter; five brothers, Richard Welshans of Jersey Shore
, Barry Welshans of McElhattan, Paul Welshans of Jersey Shore, Stanle
y Welshans of Jersey Shore and Lewis Welshans of Rauchtown; two sister
s, Sharon Lamey of Rauchtown and Mavis Rauch of South Williamsport.

Merril was preceded in death by three brothers, William, Buddy and Lar
y and two sisters, Nancy Shadle and Jane Buttorff.

Funeral services will be Friday, July 1, 2011, at 2 p.m. in the Freder
ick B. Welker Funeral Home, 125 N. Main St., Jersey Shore. Friends ma
y call from 1 p.m. Friday until time of services in the funeral home
. Burial will be in the Oval Cemetery with full military Honors conduc
ted by the Jersey Shore Honor Guard. Rev. David McCoy will officiate
. Family suggests memorial contributions be made in his name to the Am
erican Heart Association, 1704 Warren Ave., Williamsport, PA 17701.

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Died:
His home at 8246 State Route 44 Highway,

Merrill married Mary Ann WAGNER on 7 Mar 1957. Mary was buried in Oval Cemetery - Oval. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Military Service: USN

Notes:

Richard K. Welshans
Obituaries

May 5, 2014

Richard K. Welshans, 86, of Jersey Shore, passed away Friday, May 2, 2
014, at The Gatehouse.

Born June 25, 1927, in Rauchtown, he was the son to the late Frank an
d Ida (Gamble) Welshans. He was preceded in death by his loving wife
, Readell F. (Sorgen) Welshans, on May 13, 2012; great-grandson, Jona
h Weidler; and six siblings, Merrill, Larry, Bill, and Bud Welshans, N
ancy Shadle, and Jane Buttorff.

Richard honorably served our country in the U.S. Navy. He served in ac
tive service from March 13, 1945 to Aug. 11, 1946, and was honored wit
h the European Theater Ribbon, American Theater Ribbon and the Victor
y Medal. Richard was a member of St. James Lutheran Church, and retire
d from Pullman Power after many years of service.

Surviving are three daughters, Janice I. (Ken) Karstetter, Connie L. W
elshans, and Pamela J. (Frank) Morse, all of Jersey Shore; a son, Ji
m R. (Linda) Welshans, of Jersey Shore; ten grandchildren, Zachary (Ja
mie) Weidler, Andrew (Alison) Morse, Benjamin (Courtney) Weidler, Aman
da and Katelyn Welshans, Tyler (Alison) Morse, Logan Welshans, and Ben
jamin (Emily), Andrew (Amy), and Emily Hockenberry; four great-grandch
ildren, Colton Weidler, Jackson Morse, and Brianna and Loressa Karstet
ter; four brothers, Barry, Paul, Stanley, and Lewis Welshans; and tw
o sisters, Sharon Lamey and Mavis Rauch.

A funeral service will be held 1 p.m. Thursday, May 8, 2014, at Freder
ick B. Welker Funeral Home, 125 N. Main St., Jersey Shore, with Pasto
Gary Shumway officiating. Visitation will be held 11 a.m. until th
e time of service Thursday at Welker Funeral Home. Burial will be in J
ersey Shore Cemetery with full military honors accorded by the Jerse
y Shore Honor Guard.

Memorial contributions in Richard’s name may be made to St. James Luth
eran Church, 3242 Middle Road, Jersey Shore, PA 17740 or The Gatehouse
, 1100 Grampian Blvd., Williamsport, PA 17701.

www.WelkerFuneralHome.com


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Died:
The Gatehouse

Family/Spouse: Readell Fay SORGEN. Readell was born on 4 Aug 1927 in Lock Haven, Clinton Co, PA; died on 13 May 2012; was buried in Jersey Shore Cemetery - Jersey Shore. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Military Service: USA

Notes:

Larry L. Welshans Sr.
POSTED: June 8, 2009
Lock Haven Express

Larry L. Welshans Sr., age 79, a resident of Oak Ridge Personal Care Home died June 6, 2009 at the Gatehouse Hospice after an extended illness.

He had formerly resided in the Lock Haven area. Mr. Welshans was born in Rauchtown on June 9, 1929 and was a son of the late Frank H. and Ida Gamble Welshans.

Larry was married to the late Jean Dickey Welshans who preceded him in death on Oct. 17, 1988. They had been married for 34 years.

Mr. Welshans was a veteran of the Korean War, serving with the U.S. Army from 1951 to 1953. He then went to work for Piper Aircraft while seving as a deputy wildlife conservation officer. He retired from Pipe Aircraft after 17 years of service in 1971 and retired from the Pa. Game Commission in 1989.

In 1983 he received the employee of the year award from the Game Commission.

He enjoyed American history, wildlife and the outdoors.

Larry had been a member of the St. James Lutheran Church of Rauchtown.

Survivors include three sons, Larry and his wife Jane Welshans Jr., of Lewistown, Kenneth Welshans of Rauchtown, and Gregory and his wife Tammy Welshans of Rauchtown; three daughters, Susan and her husband William Benton of Huntingdon, Mona and her husband David Calhoun of McElhattan and Peggy and her husband Alton Lyons of Atoka, OK.

Also surviving are his siblings, Merril Welshans, Richard Welshans, his twin brother, Barry Welshans, Jane Buttorff, Paul Welshans, Lewis Welshans, Mavis Rauch, Stanley Welshans, Sharon Lamey and Bud Welshans; 10 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by a brother, E. Williams Welshans, and a sister, Nancy Shadle.

Funeral services for Larry L. Welshans Sr. will be held on Wednesday, June 10, 2009, at 10 a.m. in the Yost-Gedon Funeral Home, 121 W. Mai St., Lock Haven.

Officiating will be Pastor Thomas C. Jones of the Avis United Methodist Church. Interment will be in the Jersey Shore Cemetery.

Family and friends will be received in the funeral home Tuesday from 6 to 8 p.m.

Memorial contributions will be accepted to the Gatehouse Hospice or the Juvenile Diabetes Association through the funeral home.

Online condolences may be made at www.yost-gedonfuneralhome.com

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Died:
Gatehouse Hospice, Divine Providence Hospital

Larry married Jean DICKEY about 1954. Jean was born on 22 Apr 1925; died on 17 Oct 1988; was buried in Jersey Shore Cemetery - Jersey Shore. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Military Service: USA

Notes:

Welshans Sr.
Obituaries

Jan 27, 2017

Barry L. Welshans Sr., 87, of Loganton, passed away Thursday, Jan. 26
, 2017, at the Williamsport Regional Medical Center.

Born on June 9, 1929, in Rauchtown, he was the son of the late Frank a
d Ida Gamble Welshans.

Barry was a Veteran of the U.S. Army, having served from 1951 until 19
53.

On Sept. 13, 1970, he married the love of his life, Effie R. Richard
s Welshans, who preceded him in death.

In his early years, he worked for Renningers Lumber Company. He then w
as employed by Piper Aircraft for 29 years before retiring in 1984.

Barry enjoyed hunting, fishing, farming and cheering on the Philadelph
ia Eagles and Phillies. He especially cherished the time he spent wit
h his family.

Surviving is a son and daughter-in-law, Barry L. and Doreen Welshans J
., of Loganton; two stepsons, Norman (Peg) Johnson, of Mackeyville an
d Dale Johnson, of McElhattan; four siblings, Luke Welshans, of Raucht
own, Mav Rauch, of Elmsport, Stanley Welshans, of Oval and Sharon Lame
y, of Rauchtown; a granddaughter, Justine Myers; two great-grandchildr
en, Jevon “Bubba” and Aleyah “Frog” Myers; and his buddy, his dog, Sar
ge, whom he will be sorely missed by.

In addition to his parents and wife, he was preceded in death by eigh
t siblings, Merril Welshans, Bill Welshans, Richard “Dick” Welshans, h
is twin, Larry Welshans, Jane Buttorff, Paul Welshans, Nancy Shadle an
d Buddy Welshans.

A funeral service will be held on Monday, Jan. 30, 2017, at noon at th
e Moriarty Funeral Home & Crematory, 112 E. Church St., Lock Haven. Bu
ial will follow at Jersey Shore Cemetery.

Friends and family will be received at the funeral home on Sunday fro
m 6 until 8 p.m.

Memorial contributions in Barry’s name may be made to the American Kid
ey Association through the funeral home.


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Died:
Williamsport Regional Medical Center

Barry married Effie R. RICHARDS on 13 Sep 1970. Effie died before 26 Jan 2017; was buried in Jersey Shore Cemetery - Jersey Shore. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Died:
Geisinger Medical Center

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Beverly Jane Buttorff
POSTED: June 30, 2010

Beverly Jane Buttorff, 80, of 453 Oliver St., Jersey Shore, died Tuesd
ay morning, June 29, 2010, at the Gatehouse.

Born May 25, 1930, in Rauchtown, she was the daughter of Frank H. Wels
hans and the former Ida E. Gamble.

Beverly is survived by her husband William H. Buttorff; they were unit
ed in marriage May 24, 1948.

For many years she was a member of the Grace Lutheran Church and was r
etired from the West Co. in Jersey Shore.

Also surviving is a son, David W. (Cynthia) Buttorff of Jersey Shore
; a daughter, Sharon L. (Steven) Snook of Rauchtown; seven grandchildr
en; three great grandchildren; two sisters, Mavis Rauch of Bastress an
d Sharon Lamey of Rauchtown; and seven brothers, Merrill Welshans of C
ollomsville, Richard Welshans of Jersey Shore, Barry Welshans of McElh
attan, Paul Welshans of Jersey Shore, Lewis Welshans of Rauchtown, Sta
ley Welshans of Jersey Shore and Buddy Welshans of Williamsport.

Beverly was preceded in death by a son, Steven H. Buttorff, Septembe
12, 2006; a sister, Nancy Shadle; and two brothers, Bill and Larry W
elshans.

Graveside memorial services will be Thursday, July 1, 2010 at 11 a.m
. in the Jersey Shore Cemetery. Rev. Ralph Heagy, her pastor, will off
iciate. Memorial contributions can be made to the Susquehanna Home Car
e and Hospice, the Gatehouse, 1100 Grampian Blvd., Williamsport, PA 17
701 or the Grace Lutheran Church, corner of Maple and Walnut streets
, Jersey Shore, PA 17740.

Frederick B. Welker Funeral Home, 125 N. Main St., Jersey Shore, is i
charge of arrangements.

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Died:
Gatehouse at Divine Providence Hospital,

Beverly married William H. BUTTORFF on 24 May 1948. William was born on 7 Mar 1929 in Jersey Shore, Lycoming Co, PA; died on 6 Feb 2012 in Jersey Shore, Lycoming Co, PA; was buried in Jersey Shore Cemetery - Jersey Shore. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Paul L. “Short” Welshans, 83, of Jersey Shore, passed away Saturday, F
ebruary 7, 2015 at Williamsport Regional Medical Center.

Born September 12, 1931 in Rauchtown, he was a son to the late Frankli
and Ida (Gamble) Welshans.

He was preceded in death by five brothers, Larry, Richard, Merrill, Bu
ddy, and E. William Welshans, and two sisters, Nancy Shadle and Jane B
uttoroff.

Paul retired from Textron after many years of service. He was an avi
d outdoorsman and loved to hunt and fish.

Surviving are his loving wife, Sarah A. (Wise) Welshans; daughters, Ba
bara Welshans of Jersey Shore, Terry (Clarence) Lannan of South Avis
, Maxine (Robert) Grimm of Castanea, and Carol Welshans of Jersey Shor
e; five grandchildren; six great grandchildren; brothers, Lewis Welsha
s of Rauchtown, Stanley Welshans of Rauchtown, and Barry Welshans; si
sters, Mavis Rauch of Nesbitt and Sharon Lamey of Rauchtown; and man
y nieces and nephews.

Services at Jersey Shore Cemetery will be held at the convenience of t
he family.


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Died:
Williamsport Regional Medical Center

Family/Spouse: Sarah A. WISE. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Nov 6, 2018

Lewis F. Welshans, 86, of Jersey Shore, passed away Friday, Nov. 2, 20
18 at the Williamsport Home.

Born Oct. 15, 1932 in Nippenose Valley, he was the son to the late Fra
k Welshans and the late Ida E. Gamble. In addition to his parents, h
e was preceded in death by his wife, the former Mary F. Shaffer, and t
en siblings. Lewis was a member of St. James Lutheran Church. He retir
ed from Piper Aircraft and the Jersey Shore Area School District. He a
lso was a self employed farmer.

Surviving are two sisters, Mavis Rauch of Bastress and Sharon Lamey o
f Rauchtown, and many nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held 10 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 8, at Frederick B
. Welker Funeral Home, 125 N. Main St., Jersey Shore. Friends may cal
l from 9 a.m. Thursday until the time of services at Welker Funeral Ho
me. Pastor Joe Hopkins will officiate.

He will be laid to rest next to his wife in the Fairview Cemetery in L
oganton.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in his name may be made t
o the Williamsport Home, 1900 Ravine Rd., Williamsport, Pa. 17701.

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Died:
Williamsport Home

Lewis married Mary F. SHAFFER on 15 Apr 1970. Mary was born on 14 Jun 1927 in Lock Haven, Clinton Co, PA; died on 9 Jun 2015 in Jersey Shore, Lycoming Co, PA; was buried in Fairview Evangelical Cemetery - Loganton. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Died:

Family/Spouse: Richard D. SHADLE. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Welshans Sr.
Obituaries

Oct 3, 2017

Stanley J. Welshans Sr., 79, of Oval, passed away Saturday, Sept. 30
, 2017 at UPMC Williamsport.

Born March 7, 1938 in Rauchtown, he was a son to the late Frank H. an
d Ida E. (Gamble) Welshans.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two sisters, N
ancy L. Shadle and Beverly Jane Buttorff; and seven brothers, E. Willi
am, Buddy E., Merril S., Larry L. Sr., Richard K., Paul L., and Barr
y L. Sr. Welshans.

Stanley honorably served his country in the United States Army. Throug
hout his life, Stanley worked for the Forestry Department, Piper Aircr
aft, and Mardens.

He enjoyed being outdoors and doing yard work, but his greatest love w
as spending time with his family.

Surviving are his loving wife of 21 years, the former Edna R. Myers; t
hree children, Stanley Jr. (Lyssa) Welshans, of Edgewood, Texas, and S
herrie (Jeffrey) Brungard, of Loganton, and Sandra (Richard) Simon, o
f McElhattan; stepchildren, Michelle (John) Lupole, Margaret Sylvani
o (Bobby Sweeley), William (Dawn) Sylvanio, and Leif Fredrikson, all o
f Jersey Shore; a brother, Luke Welshans, of Rauchtown; two sisters, M
avis (Lee) Rauch, of Bastress, and Sharon (Harold) Lamey, of Rauchtown
; and several grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Service details will be announced at a later date in the Limestone Cem
etery.

Arrangements entrusted to Frederick B. Welker Funeral Home, Jersey Sho
e.

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Died:
UPMC Williamsport

Family/Spouse: Edna R. MYERS. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

S.D. married H.K. LAMEY [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Military Service: USA (Vietnam)

Notes:

Buddy E. Welshans
September 14, 2010
Lock Haven Express

Buddy E. Welshans, 69, of 2985 Four Mile Drive, Montoursville, died Su
day, Sept. 12, 2010 in the Williamsport Hospital.

Born May 1, 1941 in Rauchtown, he was a son of Frank H. Welshans and t
he former Ida E. Gamble.

Early in his life, he was employed by Piper Aircraft and Rockwell. H
e later retired from Bilo in Jersey Shore.

Buddy served his country in the United States Army during the Vietna
m War.

Surviving are two sisters, Sharon Lamey of Rauchtown and Mavis Rauch o
f South Williamsport; six brothers, Merrill Welshans of Collomsville
, Richard Welshans of Jersey Shore, Barry Welshans of McElhattan, Pau
l Welshans of Jersey Shore, Lewis Welshans of Rauchtown and Stanley We
lshans of Oriole; and several nieces and nephews.

Buddy was preceded in death by two sisters, Beverly Buttorff and Nanc
y Shadle, and two brothers, Bill and Harry Welshans.

Memorial services will be Thursday, Sept. 16, 2010 at 10 a.m. in the F
ederick B. Welker Funeral Home, 125 N. Main St., Jersey Shore. Buria
l will be in the Limestone Cemetery. Rev. David McCoy will officiate.
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Buddy E. Welshans
September 14, 2010
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Buddy E. Welshans, 69, of 2985 Four Mile Drive, Montoursville, died Su
day, Sept. 12, 2010 in the Williamsport Hospital.

Born May 1, 1941 in Rauchtown, he was a son of Frank H. Welshans and t
he former Ida E. Gamble.

Early in his life, he was employed by Piper Aircraft and Rockwell. H
e later retired from Bilo in Jersey Shore.

Buddy served his country in the United States Army during the Vietna
m War.

Surviving are two sisters, Sharon Lamey of Rauchtown and Mavis Rauch o
f South Williamsport; six brothers, Merrill Welshans of Collomsville
, Richard Welshans of Jersey Shore, Barry Welshans of McElhattan, Pau
l Welshans of Jersey Shore, Lewis Welshans of Rauchtown and Stanley We
lshans of Oriole; and several nieces and nephews.

Buddy was preceded in death by two sisters, Beverly Buttorff and Nanc
y Shadle, and two brothers, Bill and Harry Welshans.

Memorial services will be Thursday, Sept. 16, 2010 at 10 a.m. in the F
ederick B. Welker Funeral Home, 125 N. Main St., Jersey Shore. Buria
l will be in the Limestone Cemetery. Rev. David McCoy will officiate.

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Died:
Williamsport Hospital

Family/Spouse: Janice Aldean MCCLOSKEY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Jack married Carol Jean FRYE on 7 Jun 1958 in Jersey Shore, Lycoming Co, PA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Daniel married Lois BOWER on 28 Nov 1959. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Robert CLEMENTS. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Mary married Robert BILBY on 17 Jan 1963 in Pennsylvania . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Mary married Elmer BREWSTER on 28 Aug 1986 in Ohio, . Elmer was born on 17 Jan 1935; died on 21 Aug 1993. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Military Service: USA

Notes:

Charles N. Welshans

February 5, 2014

The Express

Charles Newton Welshans, 84, of Jersey Shore, passed on to our Lord Tu
esday, Feb. 4, 2014 at the Williamsport Home.

He was born Sept. 19, 1929 in Allenwood, the son of Byron S. and Oliv
e Mae (Miller) Welshans.

Charles was a U. S. Army veteran.

He was a member of the St. James Lutheran Church.

Charles retired from the Jersey Shore Steel.

He enjoyed traveling, gardening, candle making, doing pu?les and feedi
g his birds.

He is survived by nine children, Charles H. (Candy) Welshans, Steven L
. Welshans, Kay L. (Tony) Heggenstaller, Lori L. Guthrie, John P. (All
ison) Welshans, Diane L. (Charles) Apker, Judy A. Teeter, Byron Welsha
s, Lee E. (Stephanie) Welshans; 24 grandchildren, 35 great grandchild
en; brothers, Ned Welshans of Fla., Jack Welshans, Dan Welshans bot
h of Jersey Shore; sisters, Mae Clements of Jersey Shore and Mary Jan
e Brewster of Woolrich; also his longtime companion, Ruth Carson.

He was predeceased by his wives Phyllis Fulkrod Welshans and Judy Tran
seau Welshans; a grandson, Steven L. Welshans, and two brothers.

Memorial contributions can be made to the SPCA or the American Cance
Society of Williamsport.

Relatives and friends are invited to Charles' Life Celebration servic
e Saturday, Feb. 8, 2014 beginning with a visitation from noon unti
l 2 pm at the St. James Lutheran Church, 3242 Middle Rd. Jersey Shore.

Services will follow at 2 pm with Rev. Gary Shumway officiating with h
is son John Welshans assisting. Burial will be in the Limestone Cemete
y.

Arrangements are being handled by the Rearick-Carpenter Funeral Home
, Ltd. "A Life Celebration Home" of Jersey Shore.

To share your fondest memory of Charles visit www.lifecelebration.com.

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Birth:



Died:
Williamsport Home

Charles married Betty WILLITSQuiggleville, Lycoming Twp, Lycoming Co, PA . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Charles married Phyllis Joanne Rae FULKROD on 4 Oct 1948 in Maryland . Phyllis died on 27 Aug 1970; was buried in Limestone Cemetery - Jersey Shore. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Charles married Judith Lee TRANSEAU about 1986. Judith was born on 15 Sep 1941; died on 11 Dec 2004 in Williamsport, Lycoming Co, PA; was buried in Limestone Cemetery - Jersey Shore. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Birth:



Died:

Notes:

Birth:



Died:

Family/Spouse: ZIMMERMAN. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: R. ?. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: L. ?. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Vicki ?. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Mary LEHMAN. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Christy ADAMS. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Michael J. FORD. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

J.L. married R.L. WENNER [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: S.L. SHADY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: C. RYAN. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

G.A.J. married R.S. LOSE [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: F. MOFFITT. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: K.L. ENDERS. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Debra married Robert Gerald BURNETT on 8 Oct 1977 in Pinellas County, FL.. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Lori married David George SCHULLER on 6 Oct 1990 in Pasco County, Florida. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Died:

Family/Spouse: Donna J. ?. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: David JOHNSON. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: ? WELSHANS. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Frank MORSE. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Linda ?. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Janice I. Welshans, 66, of Jersey Shore, passed away Sunday, Feb. 24
, 2019 at UPMC Presbyterian, Pittsburgh.

Born Nov. 20, 1952 in Jersey Shore, she was a daughter to Richard K. W
elshans and the former Readell F. Sorgen.

Janice was a 1971 graduate of the Jersey Shore High School. She retire
d from Manor Care in Jersey Shore after many years of service.

Surviving is her companion, Kenneth W. Karstetter; sisters, Connie L
. Welshans of Jersey Shore and Pamela J. (Frank) Morse of Jersey Shore
; a brother, James R. (Linda) Welshans of Jersey Shore; a stepson, Pau
l Karstetter of Jersey Shore; a stepdaughter, Jennia Karstetter of Log
anton; and 2 step grandchildren Brianna and Loressa.

In keeping with her wishes, there will be no services.

Arrangements entrusted to Frederick B. Welker Funeral Home, Jersey Sho
e.

www.WelkerFuneralHome.com


Birth:



Died:
UPMC Presbyterian Hospital

Family/Spouse: Kenneth W. KERSTETTER. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Jane ?. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Tammy ?. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: William BENTON. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: David CALHOUN. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Alton LYONS. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Doreen ?. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Steven SNOOK. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Cynthia ?. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Birth:



Died:

Family/Spouse: Clarence LANNAN. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Robert GRIMM. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Barbara J. Welshans
Obituaries

Feb 18, 2015

Barbara J. Welshans, 59, of Jersey Shore, passed away Monday, Feb. 16
, 2015, at her home.

She was born Nov. 18, 1955, in Jersey Shore. Barbara was preceded in d
eath by her father, Paul Welshans on Feb. 7, 2015.

Barbara loved Elvis and country music.

Surviving are her mother, Sarah A. (Wise) Welshans; sisters, Terry (Cl
arence) Lannan, of South Avis, Maxine (Robert) Grimm, of Castanea, an
d Carol Welshans, of Jersey Shore; three nephews; two nieces; three gr
eat-nieces; three great-nephews; and aunt and uncle, Hiya Mom and Hiy
a Dad.

Services will be private and burial will be held at Jersey Shore Cemet
ery.

Memorial contributions in Barbara’s name may be made the United Cerebr
al Palsy Foundation of Central Pennsylvania at Development Director, U
CP Foundation of Central PA, 925 Linda Lane, Camp Hill, PA 17011.

Arrangements entrusted to Frederick B. Welker Funeral Home, Jersey Sho
e.

www.WelkerFuneralHome.com


Birth:



Died:

Notes:

Died:

Family/Spouse: Lyssa ?. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Jeffrey BRUNGARD. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Richard SIMON. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

J.E. married T.H. RUHL, Jr. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

S.E. married C.G. REHM [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Cindy married Timothy MOSCONI on 12 Feb 1977 in Rauchtown, Crawford Twp, Clinton Co, PA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Karen married David Wayne YEARICK on 12 Jun 1976 in Rauchtown, Crawford Twp, Clinton Co, PA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Jack married Karen Ann ? on 29 Jan 1982 in Williamsport, Lycoming Co, PA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Jeanette married David Arthur SHANNER on 18 Jan 1986 in Jersey Shore, Lycoming Co, PA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Carol married Brad DODD on 16 Jul 1977 in Rauchtown, Crawford Twp, Clinton Co, PA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Carl married Janice Beth FANNING on 7 May 1986. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Donna married Russell D. WEIGEL on At family farm . Russell was born on 19 Dec 1960; died on 14 Dec 1992. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Edward NUEFER. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Lois married Larry LOSERauchtown, Crawford Twp, Clinton Co, PA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Norma married Charles D. BRION on 19 Apr 1989 in Rauchtown, Crawford Twp, Clinton Co, PA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Ann DIBINARDO. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Crystal LEHMAN. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Patricia LEHMAN. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Charles Arthur APKER. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Kay married John Anthony "Tony" HEGGENSTALLEROval, Limestone Twp, Lycoming Co, PA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: William SYLVANIO. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Lori married G.W. GUTHRIE [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

John married Allison Leah EVANS on 25 Oct 1980 in Rauchtown, Crawford Twp, Clinton Co, PA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

C.H. married C.L. HENRY [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Lock Haven Express
Oct 24, 2015

Byron R. Welshans, 54, of Linden passed away Wednesday Oct. 21, 2015 a
t the Williamsport Regional Medical Center.

He was born Aug. 11, 1961 in Jersey Shore, a son of Charles N. and Phy
llis Fulkrod Welshans. He was a laborer his entire life and enjoyed ga
dening and helping others. Byron loved his children, his family and h
ugs.

Byron’s survivors include his children, Kathleen Snavely (Matthew) o
f Renovo, Cassandra Welshans of Avis and Ross Welshans of Avis; thre
e grandchildren, Bentley Keen, Kaylyn Sanders and Bentley Snavely; hi
s siblings, Charles H. Welshans (Candy), Steven L. Welshans, Kay L. He
ggenstaller (Tony), Lori L. Guthrie, John P. Welshans (Allison), Dian
e L. Apker (Charles), Judy A. Sines and Lee E. Welshans (Stephanie).

Bryon’s Life Celebration service will be held for immediate family a
t 11 a.m. Wednesday Oct. 28, 2015 at St. James Lutheran Church, 3242 M
iddle Road, Jersey Shore, Pa. 17740.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the church. Arrangeme
ts are being handled by the Rearick Carpenter Funeral Home, Ltd., “
A Life Celebration Home,” 1002 Allegheny St., Jersey Shore.


Birth:



Died:
Williamsport Regional Medical Center

Family/Spouse: Martha BROWN. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

L.E. married J.A. TURI [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

L.E. married S. MARIANO [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: S. ?. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: SINES. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

J.A. married R. TRESSLER [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

J.A. married D. TETER [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: A. ?. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Kami ?. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Taryn married Bradley John PAVLIK on 29 Sep 2002 in Lock Haven, Clinton Co, PA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Christina married Douglas Charles SARTWELL on 11 Oct 1997 in Lewisburg, Union Co, PA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Lock Haven Express
1/5/2006

Welshans - Staron

Nicole Suzanne Welshans, Sheldon Joseph Staron
JERSEY SHORE - Victor and Florence Welshans, 2015 Pine Woods Road, Jer
sey Shore, announce the engagement of their daughter Nicole Suzanne We
lshans to Sheldon Joseph Staron, son of Joan and Wayne Staron of Liber
ty.

The bride-to-be is a 1999 Graduate of Jersey Shore High School and ear
ed a bachelor of arts in history from Mansfield University in 2003. S
he also studied for one semester at Volgograd State University, Russia
. She is working on a master’s degree in history at OH University wher
e she is employed as a teaching assistant.

Her fiance is a 1998 graduate of Liberty High School and earned an ass
ociate’s degree from PA College of Technology in toolmaking technolog
y in 2000. He is a full-time sales associate at Sears in the Lycomin
g Mall.

Family/Spouse: D.J. SCHENCK. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Welshans-Fanning
Engagements

Sep 29, 2013

Announcement has been made of the engagement of Kristin Welshans, of J
ersey Shore, and Jeremy Fanning, of Avis.

A July 12, 2014, wedding in Avis is being planned.

Welshans is the daughter of Tammy and Greg Welshans, of Jersey Shore
. She graduated from Jersey Shore Area High School in 2010 and is purs
uing a degree in community health at Lock Haven University.

Fanning is the son of Shannan and Kevin Fanning, of Avis. He graduate
d from Jersey Shore Area High School in 2010 and is pursuing a degre
e in safety management with a minor in business administration t Slipp
ery Rock University.

Kristin married Jeremy FANNING on 12 Jul 2014 in Avis, Clinton Co, PA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Birth:



Died:

Family/Spouse: Daniel MAXWELL. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Rose THOMPSON. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Brittany married Joshua WHEELAND on 24 Nov 2007 in Rauchtown, Crawford Twp, Clinton Co, PA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Birth:
Jersey Shore Hospital


Died:

Family/Spouse: Jeremy Ray HILDEBRANT. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: G. REYNOLDS. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: M. BURR. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Michael James HULING. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Kristy married Bryan Edward FREY on 25 Sep 1999. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Chris WATTS. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Unknown. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: James Louis KELLY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

T.P. married T.L. WOLFE [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

16 people charged in Lycoming County

• Cassandra Welshans, 26, of 936 Third St., Avis; Tiadaghton Valley Re
gional police; prostitution for allegedly performing sexual acts wit
h a man in exchange for $175 in the 400 block of South Main Street i
Jersey Shore on Aug. 13; jailed in lieu of $5,000 bail.

Williamsport Sun-Gazette
9/28/2018
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Family/Spouse: M. SNAVELY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Unknown. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Unknown. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Timothy Patrick WILES. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]