Russell W. “Russ” Umstead Jr.

Russell W. “Russ” Umstead Jr., 89, of Lock Haven, passed away Saturday, Dec. 20, 2025, at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville.

Russ was married on Feb. 12, 1983, to the former Linda S. (Billman), who survives, and they would have shared 43 years of marriage in February.

Russ was born on Jan. 12, 1936 in Limestone Township, and was a son of the late Russell W. and Mary (Bortz) Umstead.

He had worked at Cohicks Meats, Jersey Shore Borough, Piper Aircraft and then Penn College, where he retired as Director of Purchasing.

He was a member of St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church in Jersey Shore, where he was very active. He was a family involved man who enjoyed fishing with the family in Canada at their cottage, hunting and shooting at the range in Little Pine.

In addition to his wife, Linda; he is survived by one son, Scott L. Umstead (Sue), of Williamsport; two daughters, Debra L. Uhlick (James), of Andover, N.J., and Gail L. Shadle (Christopher), of Sanger, Texas; four grandchildren, Russell Campbell (Kenazia), Nicholas Umstead (Ritu), Rhiannon Burnett (Jesi) and Mikhala Umstead; five great-grandchildren; and three sisters, Patricia Fulkrod, of Rauchtown, Nancy Kowalski and Shirley Walker, both of Jersey Shore.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by brothers, Charles and Gary Umstead; and his first wife, Jacqueline (Fulkrod).

There will be a gathering of family and friends 10 to 11 a.m. Friday, Jan. 16, 2026, at the St. John Evangelical Church, 229 South Broad St., Jersey Shore, PA 17740, where the memorial service will be held 11 a.m. with Rev. Dr. Kerry Aucker as officiant. Burial will be held at the convenience of the family.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the church or to a charity of one’s choice.

Arrangements are being handled by Rearick-Carpenter Funeral Home, Jersey Shore. Send Condolences at www.rearickcarpenter.com.