OBITUARIES

Sep 7, 2025

Wanda P. Little, 92, of Muncy, passed away Sunday, September 7, 2025 at the Gardens at Millville.

She was born March 15, 1933 in Lairdsville, a daughter of the late Cleon and Helen (Myers) Poust. On December 5, 1959 she married Leroy B. Little who predeceased her in April of 1992.

Wanda was a 1951 graduate of Hughesville High School. She worked...

Sep 4, 2025

Faye A. Wilhelm, 85, of Muncy, passed away Thursday, September 4, 2025, at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville.

Born September 25, 1939, in Muncy, she was a daughter of the late Brittain and Cecilia Bieber. On July 11, 1964, she married Walter H. “Butch” Wilhelm who predeceased her on November 3, 2006.

Faye was a graduate of Watsontown High School and later the...

Sep 4, 2025

Phyllis Bennett Sherman, 92, of Watsontown, passed away on Thursday, September 4, 2025, at Wellspan Evangelical Community Hospital, Lewisburg.

Born September 11, 1932, in Montour County, she was the daughter of the late Vernon and Mildred (Strassner) Bennett. Phyllis was a 1950 graduate of the Watsontown High School. Phyllis married Arthur Sherman Jr. and together they celebrated 47 years of marriage.

Phyllis...

Sep 3, 2025

Doris E. Swartz, 66, lifelong resident of Muncy, died peacefully surrounded by her family Wednesday, September 3, 2025 at her new home in Hughesville.

Born January 26, 1959 in Muncy, she was a daughter of the late Paul John and Opal Beulah (DeWald) Swartz.

Doris was a 1976 graduate of Muncy High School. Earlier in life, she worked at Bryfogles Nursery, Muncy,...

Sep 3, 2025

Franklin P. Beatty III, 86, most recently of Hughesville, passed away Wednesday, September 3, 2025 at Muncy Place.

Born February 12, 1939 in Danville, he was the son of the late Franklin Jr. and Pauline (Deaner) Beatty. On December 23, 2014 he married the former Arlene Bulla, who survives.

Frank was a 1957 graduate of Milton High School. He earned his Bachelor’s...

Aug 31, 2025

Bruce E. Miller, 94, of Muncy, passed away peacefully Sunday, August 31, 2025 at Muncy Place.

Born March 30, 1931 in Muncy, he was a son of the late Bruce Dewey “Duke” and Ruth (Gortner) Miller. On January 6, 1951 he married the former Martha Alice Myers, who survives. Together they celebrated 74 years of marriage.

Bruce was a graduate of Muncy...

Aug 23, 2025

Richard A. Winter, 91, of Watsontown, died Saturday, August 23, 2025 at Wellspan Evangelical Community Hospital, Lewisburg.

Born November 27, 1933 in Lewisburg, he was a son of the late Theron Sr. and Evelyn (Coup) Winter. On August 27, 1955 he married the former Doris Mathias, who preceded him in death on December 12, 2019.

Richard attended Milton Schools and served honorably...

Aug 12, 2025

Mary Ellen Mook, 83, of Selinsgrove, died August 12, 2025 at her home.

Born March 24, 1942, she was a daughter of the late Lloyd S. and Minerva M. (Sampsell) Mook.

Mary was a member of the Middleburg Moose and the local VFW, where she enjoyed rip tickets.

She loved watching the Wizard of OZ and listening to her CD player. Mary also...

Aug 11, 2025

Aug 10, 2025

Penny I. Kutz, 87, of Muncy, died Sunday, August 10, 2025 at her home of 60 years.

Born June 4, 1938 in Bloomsburg, Penny was the daughter of the late Charles and Margaret (Hunsinger) Meeker. On June 27, 1959, having graduated from Geisinger School of Nursing earlier that year, she married the late Frank Kutz. Together they celebrated 58 years of...

Aug 4, 2025

Steve Remish Jr., 87, of Montgomery, passed away at home on Monday, August 4,2025 surrounded by his loving family. Born April 30, 1938 in North Charleroi, he was a son of the late Steve G. Remish and Anna D. Romenski. He married the former Janet Gould, who predeceased him on May 13, 2025. Together they celebrated 61 years of marriage....

Jul 29, 2025

Alvin L. Hoffman, 87, formerly of Muncy and most recently of Lewisburg, passed away on Tuesday, July 29, 2025 at Evangelical Community Hospital, Lewisburg.

Born September 6, 1937 in Muncy, he was a son of the late Cline W. and Mildred P. (Phillips) Hoffman. On March 28, 1959 he married the former Martha Jane Stauffer, who survives. Together they celebrated 66...

Jul 29, 2025

Edward E. Adams, 92, of Muncy, died Tuesday, July 29, 2025 at the Muncy Place.

Born August 14, 1932 in Bloomsburg, he was a son of the late Roy S. and Maude E. (Hall) Adams. On Sep. 18, 1982 he married the former Audrey Kreisher, who preceded him in death Feb. 10, 2011. Together they celebrated 28 years of marriage.

Ed was...

Jul 26, 2025

Margaret F. (Harting) Irwin, 96, of Lewisburg, passed away on Saturday, July 26, 2025, at Buffalo Valley Lutheran Village.

She was born on December 20, 1928 in Philadelphia, a daughter of German immigrant parents the late Walter O. and Frieda A. (Kuntz) Harting. On June 2, 1951, she married John P. Irwin who predeceased her on October 27, 2021.

Margaret grew up...

Jul 25, 2025

Peter Hanson Hunter, 67, of Muncy Valley, died unexpectedly on Friday, July 25, 2025, at his home.

Born December 22, 1957, in Bryn Mawr, he was a son of the late John and Elise Carolyn (Hanson) Hunter.

Peter was a graduate of The Haverford School. He attended Ohio Wesleyan University and later earned his BA from Temple University. Peter worked as a...

Jul 24, 2025

Terry R. “T” Reaser, Jr., 53, of Allenwood, died unexpectedly Thursday, July 24, 2025 on his way home from work.

Born December 5, 1971 in Muncy, he was a son of Terry R. Reaser, of Watsontown and the late Marie E. (Staggert) Reaser. On June 15, 2002 he married the love of his life, the former Lisa Campbell, who survives. Together...

Jul 23, 2025

Paul “Will” Wertman, 90, of Troy, PA was welcomed into his heavenly home with Jesus on Wednesday, July 23, 2025, while surrounded by family.

Born September 18, 1934 in Muncy, PA, he was the son of William Clayton and Charlotte Emma “Lottie” (Forster) Wertman. He was predeceased by his wife, Lois Anne (Winder) Wertman, who he married on November 17, 1962....

Jul 19, 2025

Emma “Emmie C.” DeWald, 86, of Muncy, passed away peacefully Saturday, July 19, 2025 at Edenbrook South, Williamsport.

Born June 25, 1939 in Carlisle, she was a daughter of the late Martin “Red” and Emma Catherine (McCabe) Malloy. On Oct. 14, 1960 she married Thomas E. DeWald, who survives. Together they celebrated 64 years of marriage.

Emmie was a 1958 graduate of...

Jul 12, 2025

Carole Jean Bower, beloved wife, mother and grandmother, passed on July 12, 2025, at the age of 83.

Born on September 8, 1941, to Adam and Martha Jean (Krick) Yocum, Carole grew up in Milton, Pennsylvania and graduated from Milton High School with the class of 1959. On October 8,1965, she married the love of her life, Reverend Stanley Bower, beginning...

Jul 10, 2025

Timothy E. Grieco, 64, of Williamsport, died peacefully Thursday, July 10, 2025 at Edenbrook North.

Born September 8, 1960 in Williamsport, he was a son of the late Carmine and Patricia (Stanton) Grieco.

Tim was a graduate of Hughesville High School. He was the owner of multiple businesses, including Timco, an advertising and newspaper business, which he operated for 36 years.

Tim enjoyed...