Louise E. McGinness

Louise E. McGinness obituary, Lock Haven, PA

Louise E. McGinness

Louise McGinness Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Donald G Walker Funeral Home Inc on May 18, 2025.

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Louise E. McGinness, 78, passed away Saturday, May 17, 2025 at UPMC- Haven Place.
Born November 2, 1946 in Lock Haven, she was a daughter of the late Richard C. and Joyce (Myer) Sohmer.
Louise graduated from the former Lock Haven High School and Thompson Institute in 1964.
She was Catholic by faith.
Louise was employed by the Department of Revenue, First National Bank in Harrisburg, Piper, Hammermill, Widman's and Brodart.
Surviving is her son, Darrin D. McGinness and his wife, Tommie and her brother, Richard C. Sohmer and his wife, Darlene.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Lynn A. McGinness and sister, Susan Sohmer Wooding.
Private services will be held at the convenience of her family.
Memorial contributions in Louise's name may be made to the Ross Library, c/o Donald G. Walker Funeral Home, Inc., 231 High St., Flemington, PA 17745.
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