All Obituaries

Kyle Timothy “KJ” Johnson, 30, of Muncy, died unexpectedly Friday, April 13, 2018 at his home. Born June 7, 1987 in Williamsport, he was a son of Shawn and Wendy (Watts) Johnson, of Muncy. Kyle was a 2005 graduate of Muncy High School, where he excelled in wrestling. He was the first wrestler in Muncy history to reach 100 wins, was a district four champion, and was a three time sectional champion  More recently, Kyle loved coaching younger kids in...

Juanita Helen Trocine, 95, of Muncy, died Thursday, April 12, 2018, at Muncy Valley Hospital Skilled Nursing Unit. Born September 1, 1922 in Middletown, OH, she was a daughter of the late Fred Charles and Nanny Matilda (Mallory) Presley.  On July 17 , 1956, she married Anthony Trocine, and together they celebrated 52 years of marriage before his passing on June 18, 2009. Juanita enjoyed raising and caring for her family. Surviving are one daughter and...

Melanie Marie Powers, 32, of Pennsdale, died Tuesday, April 10, 2018 as a result of injuries sustained in a vehicle accident. Born October 18, 1985 in Williamsport, she was the daughter of Gary “Denny” and Dody (Worthington) Adams. On October 24, 2009 she married Derek Powers, who survives. Together they celebrated 8 wonderful years of marriage. Melanie was a 2004 graduate of Muncy High School, where she played softball and was a graduate of Lock Haven...

George Richard “Dick” Dietz, 86, of 409 Broadway St., Muncy, entered into eternal peace Tuesday, April 10, 2018 at the Gatehouse, Williamsport. Born May 25, 1931 in Bloomsburg, he was the son of the late Richard Raymond and Esther (Loreman) Dietz. On January 2, 1990 he married the former Marlene Herrick, who survives. Together they celebrated 28 years of marriage. Dick was a 1949 graduate of Bloomsburg High School and a graduate of Bloomsburg University, where...

Vincent C. “Vinny” Klusmeyer, 87, of 757 Gardner Rd., Unityville, died Sunday, March 25, 2018 at his home. Born March 18, 1931 in Baldwin, Long Island, NY, he was a son of the late William and Gloria (Russo) Klusmeyer. He and his wife the former Evelyn C. Lynes were married 62 years before her death on May 13, 2016. Vinny served honorably with the U.S. Navy during the Korean War. He was a sheet metal worker and supervisor at Bethlehem Steel. Vinny...

Carl C. “Pete” Smith, 83, of Hughesville, died Friday, March 23, 2018 at his home. Born February 24, 1935 in Muncy, he was a son of the late Roy Levine Smith and Martha Viola (Bird) Smith, of Muncy.  On June 21, 1953 he married the former Beverly Miller, who survives. Pete attended Hughesville schools and served his country in the United States Army. He worked for the former Schnadig International Furniture, Montoursville, the former Pullman Power,...

Russel L. Mingle, 76, of 130 Mingle Rd., Turbotville, died Friday, March 23, 2018 at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville. Born July 17, 1941 in Turbotville, he was a son of the late Edward C. and Helen R. (Cohick) Mingle. On July 14, 1961 he married the former Kathryn I. Miller, who survives. Together they celebrated 56 years of marriage. Russel attended Warrior Run High School and graduated from Pen Argyl High School. He served honorably with the Marine Corp from 1959 to...

Nancy L. Flick, 70, of 69 Peterman Lane, Hughesville, died Wednesday, March 14, 2018 at her home surrounded by her family. Born March 24, 1947 in Muncy, she was a daughter of the late Nicholas Miller and  Dorothy Mae (Foulkrod) Nuss. Nancy was a 1966 graduate of Muncy High School. She worked as a certified nurse for over 40 years, beginning at the former Lysock View, Montoursville and then the Muncy Valley Hospital. Nancy retired from the former Sycamore Manor,...

Edward R. Root, 74, of Hughesville, lost his courageous battle with cancer on Monday, March 12, 2018, surrounded by his family. Born July 5, 1943, in Williamsport, he was a son of the late John and Mary (Wagner) Root.  On August 24, 1963, he married the former Mary D. Tawney, who survives. Edward graduated from Williamsport High School and served in the United States Navy. For many years, he managed the Sears Auto Center, Lycoming Mall. Edward was a...

Frank H. Odell Sr., 96, of Muncy, died Sunday, March 11, 2018 at the Valley View Rehab & Nursing Center, Montoursville. Born January 5, 1922 in Williamsport, he was a son of the late Raymond, Sr. and Lillian (McLees) Odell. He and his wife, the former Margaret E. Rickolt, celebrated 44 years of marriage before her death Nov. 6, 1992. Frank was a 1939 graduate of Williamsport High School and a graduate of the former Dickinson Junior College. In 1942, he enlisted...