OBITUARIES
Les Lee A. Bennett
Feb 16, 2026
Les Lee A. Bennett,79, of Muncy, passed on Monday, February 16, 2026, at the Gatehouse with family by her side.
Born November 1, 1946, in Youngstown, OH, she was a daughter of the late William R. Richmond and Sara M. (Rothermel) Holt. On February 10, 1984, she married Jay A. Bennett, who survives.
Les Lee was a 1965 graduate of Montgomery High...
Michael David McCullough
Feb 15, 2026
Michael David McCullough, known as "Mike" to friends and family, died on Sunday, February 15, 2026, at age 61, peacefully in his home.
Born on January 31, 1965, in Augsburg, West Germany, and being the son of an Army officer. Mike enjoyed a life of living in various places, before settling down in Bloomsburg.
Mike graduated from Lewisburg High School in 1983.
Mike...
Shannon K. Barton
Feb 14, 2026
It is with deep sorrow and heavy hearts that we announce that Shannon K. Barton of South Williamsport, 54 entered into eternal peace on February 14th, 2026.
Born January 26, 1972, she graduated from Montgomery Jr/Sr High school.
Shannon was young at heart, full of life, and carried a light that brightened every room she entered. Her kindness was effortless and genuine...
Melvin L. Rakerd Jr.
Feb 12, 2026
Melvin (Mel) L. Rakerd, Jr., 81, of Lewisburg, passed away on February 12, 2026.
He was born April 3, 1944 in Sunbury, a son of the late Melvin L. Rakerd, Sr. and Betty (Haupt) Rakerd. Mel and the former Kathy Heim were married June 7, 1964 in Northumberland.
He loved God, his family and his Country. He was a 1962 graduate of...
Hedwig "Hedi" Campbell
Feb 11, 2026
Hedwig “Hedi” Campbell, 97, of Montoursville, died Wednesday, February 11, 2026 at Valley View Rehab and Nursing Home, Montoursville.
Hedi was born in Erlenbach, Germany on July 28, 1928, a daughter of the late Otto and Else (Schaenbeck) Mueller. Her father, Otto, died when Hedi was 2 ½ years old. Else moved with Hedi and her five year old brother to...
Craig L. Kitner
Feb 11, 2026
Craig L. “Elmo” Kitner, 63, of Allenwood, died Wednesday, February 11, 2026, at his home.
Born April 14, 1962, in Lewisburg, he was a son of the late Merl L. Kitner and Dorothy (Benfer) Ward.
Craig attended Montgomery schools. He owned and operated his own garage, Kitner’s Garage.
He was an avid sportsman who loved hunting and fishing, including helping with children’s fishing...
Sharon M. Eiswerth
Feb 7, 2026
Sharon M. Eiswerth, 71, of Muncy, passed away on Saturday, February 7, 2026, at Muncy Place.
Born December 9, 1954, in Williamsport, she was a daughter of the late Warren and Maxine (Jenks) Eiswerth. She married John Ricker II, who predeceased her.
Services will be held privately at the convenience of the family.
Expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.grenoblefuneralhome.com.
Eileen P. Prowant
Feb 7, 2026
Eileen P. Prowant, 81, of Lewisburg, died on Saturday, February 7, 2026, at Wellspan Evangelical Community Hospital, Lewisburg.
Born November 28, 1944, in Red Lion, she was a daughter of the late Leon A. Sr. and Edna P. (Anderson) McCleary. On January 21, 1967, she married Rev. Edward E. Prowant, who survives. Together they celebrated 59 years of marriage.
Eileen was a...
Katherine W. Wheatcroft
Feb 6, 2026
Katherine W. Wheatcroft, 92, died February 6, 2026, at her home in Lewisburg, PA.
Katherine was born on February 4, 1934, in Richmond, VA, to the late John and Katherine Whaley. In 1993 she married John S. Wheatcroft, who preceded her in death March 14, 2017. She was previously married to the late Thomas E. Warner, with whom she had two...
William K. Kahler
Feb 6, 2026
William K. “Bill” Kahler, 92, of Muncy, died on Friday, February 6, 2026, at UPMC, Williamsport.
Born May 14, 1933, in Scranton, he was a son of the late Daniel and Pauline (Confer) Kahler. On June 22, 1957, he married the former Nancy A. Waltman who predeceased him on January 24, 2025. Together they celebrated 67 years of marriage.
Bill was a...
Lori A. Swartz
Feb 6, 2026
Lori A. Swartz, 60, of Muncy, died Friday, February 6, 2026, at The Gardens at Millville following a brief illness.
Born October 4, 1965, in Muncy, she was a daughter of the late Carl H. Swartz and Joyce M. (Fry) Swartz, who survives.
Lori was a 1983 graduate of Montgomery High School. She worked at various local businesses throughout the years.
Lori loved...
Kay Hilkert
Feb 4, 2026
Kay Hilkert, 84, of Lewisburg, died February 4, 2026 at home.
Kay was born on July 22, 1941 in Lewisburg to the late Ernest R. and Ethel A. (Murray) Hilkert.
She was a graduate of Milton High School.
Kay was a member of United in Christ Lutheran Church, Lewisburg.
Surviving are her sister and brother-in-law, Joyce and Bill Tuttle, of Harrisburg.
Services will be held...
Debbie L. Akers
Feb 1, 2026
Debbie L. Akers, 75, of Muncy, died Sunday, February1, 2026, at the Gatehouse, Williamsport.
Born March 9, 1950, in Muncy, she was a daughter of the late Jake T. Akers Jr. and Ruth “Diane” (Eaker) Akers, who survives.
Debbie was a 1968 graduate of Muncy High School. She retired after many years working for the former Muncy Bank, now Journey Bank.
Debbie attended...
Nellie B. Young
Jan 29, 2026
Nellie B. Young, 94, of Montgomery, died Thursday, January 29, 2026, at her home with family by her side.
Born December 26, 1931, in New Albany, she was a daughter of the late LuVerne and Martha (Dike) Brown. On February 17, 1950, she married Jim L. Young, who predeceased her.
Nellie was a graduate of Montgomery High School and worked for many...
Carl L. Shaffer
Jan 26, 2026
Carl L. Shaffer, 88, of Winfield, died peacefully Monday, January 26, 2026 at Rolling Hills Health and Rehab Center, Millmont.
He was born April 19, 1937 in Winfield, a son of the late Ernest H. and Hattie Mae (Gill) Shaffer.
Carl was a 1955 graduate of Lewisburg High School. He served six years in the Army National Guard. Carl worked at Sherwin...
Stephen H. Feathers
Jan 25, 2026
Stephen H. Feathers, 68, of Northumberland, died on Sunday, January 25, 2026, at his home.
Born July 23, 1957, in Germany, he was a son of the late Harold and Doris (Melious) Feathers.
Stephen graduated from Dover High School in New York. He worked for many years as a corrections officer, retiring from Green Haven Correctional Facility in New York.
Stephen enjoyed socializing...
Lori A. McHenry
Jan 23, 2026
Lori A. McHenry, 58, of Muncy, died Friday, January 22, 2026, at her home.
Born October 15, 1967 in Muncy, she was a daughter of the late James and Audrey (Lyons) Martin.
Lori was a 1985 graduate of Muncy High School and attended Empire Beauty School. She worked many years at Turkey Hill in Muncy and also served as a bartender at...
Annabelle Rae Gottschall
Jan 22, 2026
Annabelle Rae Gottschall, 89, of Muncy, died peacefully on Thursday, January 22, 2026 at Muncy Place.
Born June 6, 1936 in Williamsport, she was a daughter of the late Charles J. and Lulu Mae (Eagleberger) Brooke. On Jan. 30, 1953 she married Leroy E. Gottshcall and together they celebrated 64 years of marriage before his death on October 20, 2017.
Annabelle attended...
Linda L. Fisher
Jan 21, 2026
Linda L. Fisher, 74, of Lewisburg, died January 21, 2026 at home.
Linda was born on October 5, 1951 in Batavia, NY to the late Ferdinand and Velma (Willard) Konfederath. In September of 1991 she married Richard Fisher, who survives. Together they celebrated 34 years of marriage.
She grew up on a dairy farm in Darien Center, NY. Linda moved to Lewisburg...
Gertrude E. Hunter
Jan 20, 2026
Gertrude E. Hunter, 98, a longtime resident of Montoursville, died Tuesday, January 20, 2026, at Geisinger Medical Center, Muncy.
Born April 29, 1927, in Montoursville, she was a daughter of the late Leonard and Margaret (Harris) Karschner. On October 4, 1947, she married Allan S. Hunter who predeceased her on April 25, 2007. Together they celebrated 59 years of marriage.
Gertrude was...
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