OBITUARIES

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...

Jul 9, 2025

Gloria E. Yerg, 97, formerly of Lewisburg, died Wednesday, July 9, 2025 at Rolling Hills Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center, Millmont.

Born February 16, 1928, in Lewisburg, she was a daughter of the late Norman and Carrie (Bowersox) Kline. On September 27, 1946 she married Harry L. Yerg, who preceded her death February 18, 2016. Together they celebrated 69 years of marriage.

Gloria...

Jul 3, 2025

Jul 2, 2025

Jul 1, 2025

Jun 29, 2025

Jack Dougherty, 94, former longtime resident of Lewisburg, died Sunday, June 29, 2025, with family by his side, at his daughter Mary and son-in-law Scot’s home in Mifflinburg, with whom he lived the last few years of his life.

The son of the late Samuel and Bertha (Dunmire) Dougherty, Jack was born on May 31, 1931, in Lewistown, PA, and spent...

Jun 26, 2025

In Loving Memory of Roseanna May “Rosey” Dantonio

March 16, 1936 – June 26, 2025

Roseanna May Dantonio, affectionately known as Rosey, of Allenwood, peacefully passed away on June 26, 2025, at age 89, surrounded by her devoted family.

To everyone who knew her, Rosey was a shining beacon of love, light, and hope. Her personality brightened any room, and her spirit uplifted...

Jun 26, 2025

Helen G. Bigger, 78, of Hughesville, died on Thursday, June 26, 2025 at her home.

Born March 28, 1947 in Muncy, she was a daughter of the late Paul and Ople (DeWald) Swartz.

Helen was a 1966 graduate of Muncy High School. She retired after 40 plus years at Brodart, Williamsport.

Helen enjoyed knitting, crocheting and sewing in her free time. Most importantly,...

Jun 26, 2025

Pauline E. “Polly” Knouse Treese, 93, of New Columbia, died Thursday, June 26, 2025 at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville.

Born August 19, 1931 in Elimsport, she was a daughter of the late George and Rosellen (Robinson) King.

Polly worked for the former Montgomery Mills until its closing. She then worked in the kitchen at Bonanza, New Columbia until she retired.

She was excellent...

Jun 25, 2025

The Rev. Stanley Bower was called for an appointment with his Boss, on Wednesday, June 25, 2025.

Stanley is the son of Henry E. and Pearl (Smith) Bower. He was currently serving Canby Lutheran Church in Bloomsburg.

Stan started his working career at First National Bank, Milton. He then moved to selling insurance and eventually real estate sales and appraisals, becoming the...

Jun 20, 2025

Ann E. Iseley, 92, of Pennsdale, died Friday, June 20, 2025 while surrounded by her family at the Williamsport Home.

Born August 26, 1932 in Muncy, she was a daughter of the late Leonard P. and Hilda M. (Minnier) Rishel. She married John E. Iseley I, and together they celebrated 51 years of marriage before his death Nov. 9, 2001.

She was...

Jun 15, 2025

Joseph R. Walker, 77, of Muncy, passed away Sunday, June 15, 2025, at his home.

Born July 18, 1947, in Wellsboro, he was a son of the late Joseph D. and Louise (Thompson) Walker. On December 1, 1992 he married the former Linda Dakin, who survives.

Joseph graduated from high school in Mansfield. He served honorably in the United States Navy Seabees,...

Jun 14, 2025

Dennie E. Ladd, 90, formerly of Watsontown, died Saturday, June 14, 2025 at Oak Glen, Lewisburg surrounded by loved ones.

Born September 25, 1934 in Elimsport, he was a son of the late Denique and Thelma (Anderson) Ladd. On March 5, 1954 he married the former Nancy Ann McIntyre who predeceased him on February 8, 2012.

Following high school, at the age...

Jun 12, 2025

Danyel H. Fabiano Willets, 43, of Hughesville, passed away Thursday, June 12, 2025, at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville.

Born Dec. 29, 1981, she was the daughter of Marlene Seitzer and the late Douglas Samuel Seitzer Sr.

Danyel graduated from Hughesville High School in 2000 and furthered her education at Old Dominion University and the University of North Carolina at Charlotte. She later...

Jun 12, 2025

Mary L. Drew passed away peacefully in Lewisburg, Pennsylvania on June 12, 2025.

Mary was born to the late Herschel and Mary E. (Buswell) Wilkinson on December 29, 1932 in West Frankfort, Illinois and was the youngest daughter of twelve children. Being a part of a large family brought many blessings and memories over the years.

Mary graduated from West Frankfort Community...

Jun 10, 2025

John R. Seely, 60, of Watsontown, passed away Tuesday, June 10, 2025, at home with his wife by his side.

Born July 26, 1964, in Bellefonte, he was a son of the late Norman and Hester (Ferdon) Seely. On June 3, 2006, he married his loving wife, the former Deniece Koonsman, who survives.

John graduated from Lewisburg High School and earned an...

Jun 9, 2025

Daniel J. Mulligan, 70, of Lewisburg, died Monday, June 9, 2025 at Wellspan Evangelical Community Hospital, Lewisburg.

Born on October 20, 1954 in New Brunswick, NJ, he was a son of the late Robert A. and Eleanor (Golcheski) Mulligan.

Dan was a 1972 graduate of Hunterdon Central High School, Flemington, NJ. He retired from Bimbo Bakeries, where he was a delivery driver...

Jun 5, 2025

Evelyn Frances Aikey, 93, of Lewisburg, passed away June 5, 2025 at Wellspan Evangelical Community Hospital, Lewisburg.

Evelyn was born on April 10, 1932, in Baltimore, Maryland to the late Milton Seligman and Catherine (Bowen) Lane. On July 8, 1951, she married her beloved husband, George Aikey, with whom she shared almost 50 years of marriage before his passing on January...

Jun 5, 2025

Scott W. Shuck, 63, of Montgomery passed away Thursday, June 5, 2025 at the Gatehouse.

Born June 21, 1961 in New Columbia, he was a son of the late Rosalie (Bennett) Rodgers and Barry W. Shuck, who survives. On May 30, 1987, he married the former Lori A. Yocum. Together they celebrated 38 years of marriage.

Scott was a 1979 graduate of...