All Obituaries

Emily Jane McKee, 88, of Montgomery, died Friday, November 9, 2018 at the Watsontown Health and Rehab Center. Born April 3, 1930 in Muncy, she was the only child of the late Joseph and Emily (Graft) Shelley. She married Robert O. McKee. Together they celebrated 45 years of marriage before his death. Emily was a 1948 graduate of Montgomery High School. She worked as a clerk and typist many years before retiring from Brodart, Williamsport. Emily was a member of the former Christ Lutheran...

Anna M. Klinger, 69, of Montgomery, died Monday, November 5, 2018 at her home surrounded by her family. Born September 28, 1949 in Muncy, she was a daughter of the late Earnest L. and Margaret Anna (Wallis) Sheatler. On May 3, 1974 she married David L. Klinger, who survives. Together they celebrated 44 years of marriage. Anna was a 1967 graduate of Muncy High School. She attended the former Williamsport School of Commerce. Anna worked as a corrections officer at the former Muncy State...

Oscar E. Kilgus, 86, of Picture Rocks, died Thursday, November 1, 2018 at the Gatehouse, Williamsport. Born May 16, 1932 in Muncy, he was a son of the late Otto F. and Catherine Kilgus. On June 17, 1955 he married the former Chris Kelly, who survives. Together they celebrated 63 years of marriage. Oscar was a graduate of Muncy  High School. He served honorably as a Sergeant with the United States Army during the Korean War. Oscar retired from Alltel, Muncy, where he worked for many...

Annamarie K. “Toni” Bower, 91, formerly of Nisbet, died Wednesday, October 24, 2018 at the home of her daughter. Born November 10, 1926 in Newberry, she was a daughter of the late Herbert and Thelma (Hinds) Lowe. Toni attended Jersey Shore High School. She worked for 32 years as a wire strander at PA Wire Rope, Williamsport, retiring in 1988. Toni was of catholic faith. She enjoyed needlework, puzzles and was an avid flower gardener. Surviving are eight children, John E. and...

Michael C. Jarrett, 72, of, Montgomery, died peacefully on the morning of Sunday, October 21, 2018. Born May 24, 1946 in Sioux Falls, SD, he was a son of the late Carl E. and Lucille M. (Birgen) Jarrett. On July 1, 1977, he married the former Nancy I. Houseknecht, who survives. Together they celebrated 41 years of marriage. Mike was a 1964 graduate of Montgomery Area High School and then continued his education through technical training. He joined his father on the family dairy farm,...

Hurley Eugene Gordner, 97, of Muncy, joined his beloved wife in heaven on Tuesday, October 16, 2018 at the UPMC Susquehanna Hospital, Williamsport, surrounded by his loving family. Born January 30, 1921 in Jordan Township, Lycoming County, he was a son of the late Emanuel and Minnie (Bartlow) Gordner. On August 15, 1946 he married the former Grace Fay Buss at the Watsontown Lutheran Church. They celebrated 55 years of marriage before her death April 3, 2002. Hurley was a 1939 graduate of...

Keith A. Dauberman, 44, of Lincoln St., Williamsport, died Sunday, October 14, 2018 at UPMC Susquehanna, Williamsport. Born October 26, 1973, he was a son of the late Robert Dauberman and Nancy Dauberman, who survives, of Williamsport. Keith was a graduate of Williamsport High School. He worked in construction. Keith was affiliated with Emmanuel Baptist Church, Williamsport. He enjoyed karaoke and working on bicycles. An avid fan of Pittsburgh sports teams, he especially loved watching...

Jack Lavern Bartlett, 83, of Muncy, died Saturday, October 13, 2018 at the Gatehouse, Williamsport. Born September 9, 1935 in Williamsport, he was a son of the late Franklin and Loie (Wright) Bartlett. On August 20, 1955 he married the former Marysue Gross, who survives. Together they celebrated 63 years of marriage. Jack was a graduate of Montoursville High School.  Early in life, he worked at Acme Markets and Valley Farms.  Jack also sold insurance for Washington National...

Grant M. Diehl, 81, of Montgomery, went home to be with his Lord on Thursday, October 11, 2018 at the UPMC Susquehanna Emergency Room, Williamsport. Born June 18, 1937 in Montgomery, he was a son of the late Wilbur and Lillian (Klinger) Diehl.He and his wife, the former Georgia Dawn Crist, celebrated 23 years of marriage before her passing on March 11, 2007. Grant was a graduate of Montgomery High School. He worked at the former Milton Shoe Factory, Fox Knapp, Watsontown Foundry and later...

Janet L. Smith, 78, of Muncy, died Friday, October 12, 2018 at the Muncy Valley Hospital. Born April 8, 1940 in Unityville, she was a daughter of the late Harry D. and Meriam (Derrick) Reese. Janet was a graduate of Hughesville High School.  She worked for Sylvania, Montoursville and at various nursing homes throughout the area.  Janet also spent many years as a crossing guard for the Muncy School District. Surviving are four children, Robin L. Smith, Lloyd A. Smith and Daniel...