All Obituaries

Jeffrey D. Miller, 63, of New Columbia, died on Tuesday, January 21, 2020 at Watsontown Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. He was born December 8, 1956 in Lewisburg, a son of Dale and Helen (Day) Miller, of New Columbia. Jeff was a 1975 graduate of Mifflinburg High School. He worked at the former H. Warshow & Sons Inc., Milton. He enjoyed hunting, wildlife and being outdoors. Surviving in addition to his parents are three brothers and two sisters-in-law, Neil and Kim Miller, Tom and...

Gary G. Kratzer, 74, of Milton, died on Monday, January 20, 2020 at his home. He was born June 25, 1945 in Lewisburg, a son of the late Guy and Evelyn (Danowsky) Kratzer.  On October 16, 1973 he married Georgine and together they celebrated nearly 47 years of marriage. Gary was a 1963 graduate of Lewisburg High School. Following high school, he served in the National Guard. In the early 1970’s, he began running Kratzer Oil Company, Inc. Sunbury with his father. Gary loved his...

Erik M. Travis, 44, of Muncy, died on Friday, January 17, 2020, at UPMC Susquehanna, Williamsport. He was born on January 25, 1975, in Long Island, NY, a son of the late Richard and Adalee (Holland) Travis. Erik graduated from Parkside High School in Salisbury, MD. He worked for several years at Kellogg’s, Muncy. Erik was a gun enthusiast, enjoying hunting and spending time outdoors.  He loved golf and football, and was a fan of the New York Giants. He is survived by two...

Esther “Ruthie” Wertman, 86, of Hockley Hill Rd., Turbotville, died Monday, January 13, 2020 at Evangelical Community Hospital. Born February 1, 1933 in Muncy, she was a daughter of the late James Franklin and Bertha L. (Bower) Feigles. On October 22, 1954 she married Robert Wertman, who survives. Together they celebrated 65 years of marriage. Ruthie graduated in 1951 with honors from the Muncy High School. Earlier in life, she worked at the former Weldon Company, Muncy. Ruthie...

William S. “Bill” Kiessling, 72, of Williamsport, passed away on Sunday, January 12th, 2020 from a brief illness with loved ones by his side. Born June 28th, 1947 in Williamsport, he was the son of John “Jack” and Elizabeth “Betty” (Dawson) Kiessling. He is survived by his partner of 21 years, Janet Alling. Bill was blessed to find partnership and love with Janet whom he adored and shared many common interests and passions. Together, they were able to...

H. Gene Baysore, 91, of Muncy, died Friday, January 10, 2020 at his home surrounded by his family. Born January 3, 1929 in Muncy, he was a son of the late William Lester Baysore and Mary M. (Dimm) Kirkner. On August 29, 1953 he married the former Nola Limber, who survives. Together they celebrated 66 years of marriage. Gene was a graduate of Morristown High School, NJ and Rutgers University, NJ, where he received his bachelor’s degree. While still in high school, he joined the...

Marianne L. Snyder, 85, of New Columbia, died on Friday, January 10, 2020 at her home surrounded by her family. She was born June 23, 1934 in Allenwood, the daughter of the late Boyd and Margaret (Fisher) Stewart. On September 30, 1955 she married Lloyd “Tuffy” Snyder, who preceded her in death on January 30, 2001. Together they celebrated 45 years of marriage. Marianne was a graduate of Milton High School. She loved making lawn ornaments with her husband and traveling to craft...

Harold D. “Henry” Wagner, 85, of Lewisburg, died on Tuesday, January 7, 2020 at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville. Born August 6, 1934 in Laurelton, he was a son of the late Alviah and Margaret (Hauck) Wagner. Henry graduated from Lewisburg High School. Following high school, he served in the United States Army in the 385th Military Police Battalion Company C in the 7th Army under General Mark Clark. He worked for the former Pennsylvania House Furniture, Lewisburg for many...

Florence M. Bridge, 83, of Lewisburg, died on Sunday, January 5, 2020 at Evangelical Community Hospital, Lewisburg She was born January 19, 1936 in Milton, a daughter of the late John and Florence (Sanford) Binder. On June 27, 1953 she married Luther Bridge, who preceded her in death on September 9, 1992. Together they celebrated 39 years of marriage. Florence retired from the former American Home Foods, now ConAgra, Milton. She was avid Philadelphia Phillies fan, never missing a game on...

Richard Sullivan Miller Jr., 56, left this world to go to heaven and be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on January 4, 2020, at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville. He was born on March 21, 1963, the son of Richard and Aline (Stuart) Miller, who survive. He is also survived by one son, Scott Richard Miller; one sister, Carolyn Stuart Phillips and her husband, Mark; and his niece and nephew, Ellen Kristin Dincher and James Mark Phillips. A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. on...