OBITUARIES

Dec 3, 2025

Zona Mae Walls, 91, of New Columbia, passed away at home surrounded by the love of her family on December 3, 2025.

Born on November 19, 1934, to Wilson and Cora (Prowant) Robbins, Zona was born into a hardworking farming family growing up on a farm near Limestoneville, an upbringing that shaped her character, values, and life in countless ways.

On July...

Dec 2, 2025

Kay E. Martin, 62, of Mifflinburg, entered her eternal home in heaven on Tuesday, December 2, 2025, at home surrounded by her family. Her passing ended an eight year battle against cancer which she fought with great strength, courage, and faith.

Born on August 13, 1963 in Lewisburg, she was a daughter of the late William Howard and Shirley Alice (Danowsky)...

Dec 1, 2025

Benjamin L. Jenkins, 83, of Watsontown, died Monday, December 1, 2025, at WeCare at Sycamore, Montoursville.

Born May 25, 1942, in Millmont, he was a son of the lateBerlin and Katherine (Kurtz) Jenkins. On November 24, 1962, he married the former Elsie Mae Beaver, who predeceased him on December 5, 2014.

Benjamin was a graduate of Lewisburg High School. He retired from...

Nov 30, 2025

Jane O. VanSickle, 78, of Lewisburg, died November 30, 2025 at Riverview Manor Assisted Living, Lewisburg

Jane was born on February 27, 1947, in Danville to the late Robert and Ruth (Magill) Owen.

She was a graduate of Danville High School and attended Penn State University until her daughter was born. Jane worked for SUM Child Care retiring after over 30 years.

Jane enjoyed...

Nov 27, 2025

Virginia M. Beck, 97, a longtime resident of Allenwood, died Thursday, November 27, 2025, at her home.

Born February 4, 1928, in Montgomery, she was a daughter of the late Albert and Catherine (Stryker) McCormick.

Virginia was a graduate of Montgomery High School. She spent much of her life raising and taking care of her family and home.

Virginia enjoyed crocheting and donated...

Nov 26, 2025

Anne Marie “Nancy” Tufo, 73, of Lewisburg, died Wednesday, November 26, 2025, at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville. Born January 1, 1952, in Abington, Pennsylvania, Nancy was a daughter of the late Paul J. and Mary Ellen (Robinson) Heiser. On May 5, 1973, Nancy married Joseph “John” Tufo who predeceased her on March 28, 2004.

Nancy was a graduate of Upper Moreland...

Nov 26, 2025

Nov 24, 2025

Marcia Tartaglia Wolfe, 79, of Lewisburg, died Monday, November 24, 2025, at WellSpan Evangelical Community Hospital, Lewisburg.

Born November 25, 1945 in Lewisburg, she was the daughter of the late Vito A. and Dorothy (Brown) Tartaglia. She was predeceased by her husband, Wilbert G. “Skip” Wolfe, Jr.

Marcia was a graduate of Lewisburg Area High School and the Williamsport School of Commerce....

Nov 23, 2025

Loretta Ryder, 92, of Hughesville, went home to Heaven on Sunday, November 23, 2025 while surrounded by her family at Wolf Run Village.

Born September 12, 1933 in Muncy, she was the daughter of the late Randolph and Mary (Murray) Fry. On June 29, 1957 she married Paul W. Ryder. Loretta and Paul lived in Muncy and later Loretta moved to...

Nov 18, 2025

Donald E. Miller, 90, of Hugheville, and a longtime resident of Muncy, known affectionately as “Boney”, passed away peacefully at his home, surrounded by his loving family, on Tuesday, November 18, 2025.

Born November 24, 1934, in Williamsport, he was a son of the late Bruce Dewey “Duke” and Ruth (Gortner) Miller. Donald married the love of his life, Ann (Buhl)...

Nov 18, 2025

Robert T. “Bob” Stamm, Sr., 82, a longtime resident of Milton, died Tuesday, November 18, 2025 at Greenwood Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation, Lewistown.

He was born October 22, 1943 in Montgomery, a son of the late Lester and Elizabeth (Middleton) Stamm.

Bob was a 1961 graduate of Warrior Run High School. After high school, he served in the United States Marines....

Nov 17, 2025

James H. “Jim” Bishop, 72, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, November 17, 2025, in Muncy, leaving behind a legacy of hard work, generosity, and deep devotion to his family, community, and the land he so lovingly cared for.

Born October 2, 1953, in Dansville, NY, Jim was the beloved son of the late Harold D. Bishop and Irene (Pelletier) Bishop, who...

Nov 10, 2025

Chuck Zimmerman, 63, of New Berlin, died on Monday, November 10, 2025 at his home.

He was born on August 3, 1962 in Washington, PA. On March 10, 2000 he married the former Penny L. Murphy, who preceded him in death May 28, 2025. Together they celebrated 25 years of marriage.

Chuck worked as a mechanic throughout his life.

Surviving are a daughter,...

Nov 9, 2025

MaryLew Geiswite, 81, formerly of Lewisburg, died Sunday, November 9, 2025 at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville.

Born December 12, 1943, in Monroe Twp., she was a daughter of the late Elmer W. and Phyllis M. (Beinlich) Reichley. On March 26, 1961 she married William L. “Bill” Geiswite, Sr., who preceded her in death April 18, 1995. Together they celebrated 34 years...

Nov 8, 2025

M. Jane Reibsome, 99, of Watsontown, died Saturday, November 8, 2025 at Watsontown Health and Rehabilitation.

She was born February 13, 1926 in Watsontown, a daughter of the late William H. and Jennie (Young) Middlesworth. On July 5, 1947 she married William A. Reibsome, who predeceased her October 30, 2008. Together they celebrated 61 years of marriage.

Jane worked for Sylvania, Williamsport...

Nov 4, 2025

Laurie J. Lyons, 61, formerly of Muncy, passed away Tuesday, November 4, 2025, at UPMC, Williamsport.

Born April 21, 1964, in Williamsport, she was a daughter of the late Delores Eiswerth.

Laurie was a graduate of Williamsport High School and earned her associate degree from the former Williamsport School of Commerce.

Laurie retired in 2020 as a trust fund supervisor from FCC Petersburg,...

Nov 4, 2025

Dolores L. Brennan, 93, formerly of Montgomery, passed away on Tuesday, November 4, 2025, at UPMC, Muncy. Born on November 2, 1932, in Dewart, she was a daughter of the late Charles and Martha (Sherman) Burrows. She married her husband, Allen Brennan, who predeceased her on April 25, 1986. Dolores was a graduate of Watsontown High School. She spent much...

Nov 4, 2025

Nov 3, 2025

Patrick Fallon, 84, of Watsontown, died Monday, November 3, 2025 at home.

He was born April 25, 1941 in Lewisburg, a son of the late Frank and Esther (Dorman) Fallon. On July 4, 1962 he married the former Nancy L. Haire, who predeceased him December 19, 2005. Together they celebrated 43 years of marriage.

Patrick owned and operated P & L Budget...

Nov 2, 2025

Carol Kessler DeSilva, 76, of Muncy, passed away Sunday, November 2, 2025, at Geisinger, Muncy.

She was born on September 13, 1949, in Danville, the daughter of the late R. Clark and Harriett (Foust) Kessler. On May 19, 1979, she married Andrew G. DeSilva, who predeceased her in 1995.

Carol was a graduate of St. Cyril Academy, Danville. She later earned her bachelor’s...