All Obituaries

Stanley Clark Salsman, 57, of Lewisburg, died Monday, October 18, 2021 at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville. He was born June 5, 1964 in Danville, a son of the late Walter Robert Salsman and Mary Jane (Fisher) Salsman, who survives.  On April 2, 1988 he married the former Julie Keiser, who survives. Together they celebrated 33 years of marriage. Stanley was a 1982 graduate of Milton high school. He worked at the former Pennsylvania House Furniture for 18 years, and most recently as...

Michael E. Gravelle, Sr., 68, of Muncy, formerly of Ventura, California, died Monday, October 18, 2021 at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville. He is survived by a son and daughter-in-law, Michael E. Jr. and Jenna Gravelle, of Muncy; a daughter, Stephanie Hamilton, of Williamsport; a brother, Tony Gravelle, of AZ; and four grandchildren. As per his wishes there will be no services. The family is being assisted by Grenoble’s, 121 S. Main St., Muncy.

Shirley A. (Finck) Dieffenderfer, 88, of Milton, died Sunday, October 17, 2021 at Evangelical Community Hospital, Lewisburg. She was born April 16, 1933 in Union County, a daughter of the late Blair N. and Kathryn (Edinger) Finck. On April 29, 1953 she married Warren J. Dieffenderfer, who survives. Together they celebrated 68 years of marriage. Shirley was a 1951 graduate of Milton High School. She worked for the former Philco-Ford Corp., Watsontown and W.T. Grants Co., Milton. Shirley...

Brenda L. Reibsome, 57, of New Columbia, died Friday, October 15, 2021 at her home. Born July 26, 1964 in Lewisburg, she was a daughter of Terry and Barbara (Beachel) Day, who survive. On July 30, 1993, she married Charles Reibsome, who survives. Together they celebrated 28 years of marriage. Brenda attended Milton schools. She worked at several local restaurants. Surviving in addition to her parents and husband all of New Columbia are three children, Melissa Mettler, of Watsontown,...

Sherwood T. “Bud” Goff, 94, of Lewisburg, passed away on Wednesday, October 13, 2021 at Elmcroft, Lewisburg. He was born November 13, 1926 in Lewisburg, a son of the late Monroe and Emma (Hendricks) Goff.  On October 29, 1949 he married the love of his life, the former Nancy Ann Cornelius, who preceded him in death December 23, 2003.  Together they celebrated 54 years of marriage. Bud was a graduate of Lewisburg High School. After graduation, he served in the United...

Martha J. Fenstermacher, 93, of Muncy, died Tuesday, October, 12, 2021, at UPMC Susquehanna, Williamsport. Born February 25, 1928, she was a daughter of the late Grover L. and Myra M. (Phillips) Secules.  On December 24, 1949, she married the late Paul J. Fenstermacher, who died March 17, 2000.  Together they celebrated 50 years of marriage. Martha was a 1945 graduate of Muncy high school and later earned her cosmetology degree from the former State Beauty School,...

Kent “Pops” Robert Myers, 66, of Muncy, died unexpectedly Thursday, October 7, 2021 at his home. Born November 13, 1954 in Bloomsburg, he was a son of the late Judge Jay W. and Joanne (McCreary) Myers. On June 1, 1985 he married the former Deborah Clees, who survives. Together they celebrated 36 years of marriage. Kent was a graduate of Bloomsburg High School. He previously worked at RCA and as a manager at the former Thom McCann Store in the Lycoming Mall. Kent owned and...

Lois Jean Reichenbauch, age 95, died peacefully in her home at Victory Lakes in Lindenhurst, Illinois, on October 6, 2021. She was born March 19, 1926 in Wilkes-Barre, to the late Martin W. Pomeren and Marguerite Pomeren, née Lancaster. She graduated in 1944 from Coughlin High School in Wilkes-Barre. In 1949 she graduated from Wheaton College in Wheaton, Illinois with a B.A. degree in English Literature. She later did graduate work in Guidance at Cornell University in Ithaca, New...

John A. Somits, 76, of Muncy, died Wednesday, October 6, 2021 at UPMC Muncy with family by his side. Born October 7, 1944 in Hazleton, he was a son of the late John and Eleanor (Sachs) Somits. On October 12, 1968 he married the former Charlotte M. Reidler, who survives. They nearly celebrated 53 years of marriage. John was a 1962 graduate of the former West Hazleton High School and attended the former Williamsport Technical Institute, now Pennsylvania College of Technology.  He served...

Jeffrey S. Little, 64, of Picture Rocks, died Friday, October 1, 2021 at UPMC Susquehanna, Williamsport. Born September 10, 1957 in Muncy, he was a son of the late William and Joan (Frick) Little. On November 13, 1976, he married the former Judy Long, who survives. Together they celebrated 44 years of marriage. Jeff was a 1975 graduate of Muncy High School. He worked for Muncy Homes for 40 years. An avid outdoorsman, he enjoyed hunting and fishing. Most importantly, Jeff loved spending...