All Obituaries

Stephen C. “Artie” DeCarlo, 49, of Heatherbrooke Estates, Muncy, died Tuesday, May 14, 2019 at his home. Born January 22, 1970 in Philadelphia, he was a son of Robert Caristo and Barbara DeCarlo, both of Philadelphia. In addition he was raised by his step father, Steven Torelli, of Hughesville. He and his wife, the former Catherine “Katie” Meehan, were married Oct. 30, 2011. Together they celebrated 7 years of marriage. Artie attended South Philadelphia High School....

Donald Milroy Smith, Sr., 85, of Montgomery, passed away on Monday, May 13th, 2019 at his home. Born September 28th, 1933 in Unityville, he was a son of the late Ernest M. Sr. and Celia E. (Worthington) Smith. On March 29th, 1952, Donald married the former Dora M. Shultz, who survives. Together they celebrated 67 years of marriage. He was a 1952 graduate of Hughesville High School. Donald was a member of the First United Methodist Church, Montgomery. Don's early years were spent...

John R. Vermilya, 99, a lifelong resident of Muncy, died Thursday, May 9, 2019 at UPMC Susquehanna, Williamsport. Born  March 21, 1920 in Muncy, he was a son of the late Lynn and Edna (Gulliver) Vermilya.  He and his wife, the former Dorothy E. Diggan, celebrated 30 years of marriage before her death October 24, 1977. John was a 1938 graduate of Muncy High School.  He attended Penn State University’s School of Forestry for 3 years before enrolling in the United States...

Joyce L. Pifer, 83, of 907 Bush Hollow Road, Pennsdale, died Sunday, May 5, 2019 at her home. Born July 26, 1935 in South Williamsport, she was a daughter of the late Andrew and Vivian (Swarthout) Halderman. She and her husband, Robert F. Pifer, celebrated 56 years of marriage before his death Jan. 6, 2011. Joyce attended Williamsport High School. She worked various jobs locally and retired from Frey’s Commissary, where she prepared meals for Meals on Wheels. Joyce loved watching...

Kara Ann (Mowery) Herr, 28, of Mechanicsburg, formerly of Montgomery, passed away Thursday, May 2, 2019 at Hershey Medical Center losing her battle with cancer. Born May 3, 1990 in Williamsport, she was a daughter of Richard and Karen (Winters) Mowery, of Montgomery. On August 20, 2016 she married the love of her life, Justin M. Herr. They would have celebrated three years of marriage this fall. Kara was a 2008 graduate of Montgomery High School and a 2010 graduate of the radiology program...

Wanda Kay Hawk, 72, of Muncy, died Thursday, April 25, 2019 at UPMC Susquehanna, Williamsport. Born May 22, 1946 in Muncy, she was a daughter of the late Paul E. and Esther E. (Bower) Feigles. She and her husband, George I. Hawk Sr., celebrated 51 years of marriage before his death Sep. 7, 2016. Wanda worked for many years as a nurse’s aid at Loyalsock View and the Muncy Valley Hospital Skilled Nursing Unit. She was fond of arts and crafts, especially painting. Wanda enjoyed...

Lloyd Keith Michael, 61, died Saturday, April 20, 2019 in the capable care of the Gatehouse staff at Divine Providence Hospital in Williamsport. A lifelong resident of Muncy, he was born June 27, 1957 to the late Kay and June (Lambert) Michael. After graduating from Muncy High School he joined the family business at Michael TV & Appliance for many years before contracting as a driver for several local transport companies. An avid hunter and fisherman, he enjoyed spending time at his...

Beryl M. Dirk, 94, of Muncy, died Saturday, April 13, 2019, at her home. Born May 11, 1924, she was a daughter of the late Lewis and Estella (Saxon) Bennett.  On May 1, 1948, she married William H. Dirk and together they celebrated nearly 22 years of marriage until his death in 1970. Beryl was a 1942 graduate of Muncy High School. She formerly attended Grace Baptist Church, Muncy. Beryl enjoyed baking, crocheting and going for walks. Surviving are five children, Sheila Annette...

Ruth B. Reuther, 97, of Muncy, died Thursday, March 21, 2019 at Buffalo Valley Lutheran Village, Lewisburg. Born April 28, 1921 in Muncy, she was the daughter of the late Murray and Irene (Phillips) Bodine. She and her husband, Robert J. Reuther, celebrated 59 years of marriage before his death Dec. 22, 2008. Ruth was a 1939 graduate of Muncy High School. She worked as a secretary for the Ward L. Myers Elementary School, retiring in 1985. Ruth previously worked at the John Bruch insurance...

Robert S. “Bob” Parker, 85, of Muncy, died Friday, March 15, 2019 at Sunset Ridge Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center, Bloomsburg. Born February 16, 1934 in Kingston, he was a son of the late Horace and Martha (Illingworth) Parker.  He married the former Alice Kuzminski, who survives. Bob graduated from Dickinson College and served honorably in the United States Army.  He worked in Marketing for various employers: including, the former Northern & Central Bank,...