All Obituaries

Lisa Banghart, formerly known as Anna E. Steckel, 61, of 29 N. Market St., Muncy, died Sunday, July 15, 2018 at her home. Born September 27, 1956 in Scranton, she was the daughter of the late Louis and Louisa (Amarino) Steckel. On Jan. 15, 1975, she married William “Bill” Banghart, who survives. Together they celebrated 43 years of marriage. Lisa was a 1974 graduate of Montoursville High School. She loved cooking and was the owner of the former Corner Subs and Lisa’s both...

Carl E.  Jarrett, 97, of Montgomery, died peacefully at home on July 14, 2018. He was born in Montgomery, PA. Carl graduated from Montgomery Area High School in 1939. He served in the Army Air Corps (now the Air Force) from 1942 – 1946. It is during his service to his country that he met and married the love of his life, Lucille Birgen from South Dakota. They were married 66 years. After World War II, Carl returned to White Deer Valley where he enjoyed a successful career as a...

William J. “Bill” Armstrong, Jr., 59, of Muncy, went to be with his Lord and Savior Saturday, July 7, 2018 at UPMC Susquehanna, Williamsport. Born May 13, 1959 in Williamsport he was the son of the late William J. Sr. and Shirley (Young) Armstrong. On August 14, 1981, Bill married the former Vivian Tarantino, who survives. Together they celebrated nearly 37 years of marriage. Bill was a 1977 graduate of Williamsport High School. He worked for the former Canteen Vending,...

Caroline C. “Re” Kibby, 85, of 205 N. Market St., Muncy, died Tuesday, July 3, 2018 at her home. Born April 17, 1933 in Sparta, Wisconsin, she was the daughter of the late Fred and Marjorie Erdman. She and her husband, Elton L. Kibby Jr., celebrated 42 years of marriage before his death Sep. 12, 1994. Caroline was a 1952 graduate of Sparta High School. She previously worked at the former Schnadig Corporation and the former Hurr’s Restaurant, now Main Street Grill, Muncy....

Roy Wendall Stiger, 90, of 301 Buttonwood Lane, Muncy, died Saturday, June 30, 2018 at the Muncy Valley Hospital Skilled Nursing Unit. Born September 7, 1927 in Eldred Township, Lycoming County, he was a son of the late Charles T. and Cora E. (Kiess) Stiger. On Nov. 25, 1950 he married the former, Yvonne Larson, who survives. Together they celebrated 67 years of marriage. Roy was a 1945 graduate of Montoursville High School and received a Bachelor’s degree from Bucknell University in...

Treslynn M. Wertz, 60, of 978 Bitler Hill Rd., Muncy, died Tuesday, June 26, 2018 at her home surrounded by her family. Born July 26, 1957 in Clovis, New Mexico, she was a daughter of the late Delmar “Bud” and Loas Long. On March 19, 1976, she married Ricky L. Wertz, who survives. Together they celebrated 42 years of marriage. Treslynn was a 1975 graduate of Muncy High School. She enjoyed raising and caring for her family, including her dog, Stanley. Treslynn loved going to the...

Leland W. “Pops” Benson, Jr., 67, of Muncy, died Tuesday, June 19, 2018 at his home. Born December 6, 1950 in Muncy, he was a son of the late Leland W. Benson, Sr. and Nora E. (Haserick) Mitchell, who survives.  Lee was a 1968 graduate of South Williamsport High School. A lifelong passion of automobiles, he began working in auto shops at the age of 14. Lee was the owner of All Pro Cars, Muncy, where he enjoyed working on and  restoring cars. Lee also loved drag...

Charles D. Bloom, 89, formerly of Centre Hall, died Thursday, May 31, 2018 at his home in Muncy. In keeping with his wishes, there will be no services.  

Janice M. Rhoads, 85, formerly of Bastian Rd., Muncy, died Wednesday, May 30, 2018 at the Williamsport Home. Born October 26, 1932 in Jackson Township, Columbia County, she was a daughter of the late Charles Henry and Ethel Alice (Miller) Swank.  On April 2, 1961 she married Donald R. “Dusty” Rhoads, who preceded her in death Sep. 25, 2014. Together they celebrated 53 years of marriage. Janice was a 1950 graduate of Benton High School and later attended the former Miss...

James Robert “Jim Bob” Walton, 45, of E. Market St., Danville, died unexpectedly Monday, May 28, 2018. Born June 29, 1972 in Muncy, he was the son of George and June (Follmer) Walton, of Muncy. He and his wife, Jennifer Wemple, spent 13 years together. Jim Bob was a 1992 graduate of Warrior Run High School. He was a veteran of the U.S. Marines. Jim Bob previously worked for the Danville Ambulance. He recently worked at Swartz Collision and Auto Body Shop, Winfield and also at...