HELEN J. (KEHRER) KITCHEN, 95, formerly of South Williamsport, died Jan. 22, 2021, at Valley View Rehab & Nursing Center. Born Sept. 9, 1925 in Montoursville, daughter of the late Martin and Jennie Kehrer. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, R. Bruce Kitchen; sister Ora Jean Gasser; and brother Charles Kehrer. Surviving are son Keith M. (Jeanette) Kitchen; daughters Debra L. (Bob) Lambert and Donna J. (Pete) Zimmerman, a brother Thomas Kehrer, sisters Margie Snyder and Julia Grove. Burial in Wildwood Cemetery.
Wayne A. Barner (25 August 1937-19 March 2021)
Wayne Alvin Barner, age 83, entered eternal rest on March 19th, 2021 in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. He was surrounded by his loving family and entered God’s presence peacefully. Wayne was born on August 25th, 1937 in Aaronsburg, PA, the only son of Esther Krape Barner and Charles Lee Barner. He was happily married to Helene Mary Barner (née Schumacher), his wife of 59 years, on June 13th, 1962. Wayne enlisted in the USMC in 1956 after he attended USMC recruit basic training at Parris Island, SC. While on active duty, he was selected to attend the Naval Academy Preparatory School as … Continue reading →