All Obituaries

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,...

Kenneth F. “Ken” Fry, 74, of Pennsdale, died Wednesday, March 13, 2019 at the Muncy Valley Hospital Skilled Nursing Unit. Born September 29, 1944 in Muncy, he was a son of the late Raymond and Helen (Frost) Fry. On Feb. 2, 1991 he married the former Linda Haynes, who survives. Together they celebrated 28 years of marriage. Ken was a 1962 graduate of Muncy High School and a 1967 graduate of Penn State University. He served as a Staff Sgt. in the U.S. Army from 1969 to 1970 with...

Laura Bugbee Brown November 23, 1916 – March 5,2019 Laura Bugbee Brown, of South Williamsport, passed away still sharing her positive outlook with those around her. She is survived by a loving family who are enriched by her acceptance and gratitude.  The family will gather for a private ceremony.  In lieu of flowers, a donation to the Susquehanna Health Foundation c/o The Gatehouse, 1001 Grampian Blvd., Williamsport, PA 17701 or a charity of your choice would be...

Nancy Jane Gruver, 77, of Montgomery, died Tuesday, February 26, 2019 while traveling in Florida. Born April 5, 1941 in Lewisburg, she was a daughter of the late Ambrose and Martha (Reaser) Simon.  On December 30, 1960, she married Dennis M. Gruver, who survives, and together they celebrated 58 years of marriage. Nancy was a 1959 graduate of Montgomery High School.  She retired as an executive secretary for the Lycoming county chapter of the American Red Cross and was still...

Darla D. Jacobs, 50, of Muncy died Saturday, February 23, 2019, at UPMC Susquehanna, Williamsport. Born December 7, 1968 in Muncy, she was a daughter of the late Linda (Stone) Jacobs and Chester Jacobs, of Muncy.  Darla was a 1987 graduate of Muncy High School. She worked at the former Whitman’s and the Dollar General, Hughesville. Most recently Darla worked as a cashier at Weis Markets, Muncy. She loved the outdoors. Earlier in life, Darla enjoyed swimming and floating down...

Timothy S. Farrar, 60, of Muncy, died Wednesday, February 20, 2019 athis home. Born June 9, 1958 in Williamsport, he was a son of the late Wayne and Sara “Sallie” (Richart) Farrar. Tim was a 1976 graduate of Muncy High School.  He served honorably in the United States Army. He worked in the telecommunications industry at several employers, most notably, North American Communications, Adelphia Business/Level 3, and most recently retiring from TDS, Herndon. Tim previously...

Rev. R. Bruce Smay, 94, of Hughesville, went to be with the lord on Saturday, February 16, 2019 at UPMC Susquehanna, Williamsport. Born December 11, 1924 in Clearfield County, he was the first of twelve children born to the late Raymond A. and Ursula (Passmore) Smay. Bruce was a 1942 graduate of Clearfield High School. He served proudly and honorably  in the U. S. Navy during WWII as a second class petty officer, flying as a gunner on a carrier based airplane. At one point, Bruce...

Carl A. Buck Sr., 93, of Montgomery, died Saturday, February 16, 2019 at his home. Born November 21, 1925 in Williamsport, he was a son of the late Willard and Selma (Lawson) Buck. Carl was a graduate of the Clinton Montgomery High School. He served honorably with the U.S. Navy during World War II. Carl worked for many years with the former Reading Railroad in various positions, retiring as a brakeman. Carl was a member of the Bower-Decker Post 251 American Legion, Montgomery, VFW Post...

Lewis E. “Lew” Bogart, 90, of Muncy, died Monday, February 11, 2019 at the Muncy Valley Skilled Nursing Unit. Born January 13, 1929 in Hughesville, he was a son of the late Boyd and Edith (Houseknecht) Bogart.  On October 18, 1991 he married the former Mary Jane Buck, who survives.  Together they celebrated 27 years of marriage. Lew was a 1947 graduate of Muncy High School. He served honorably in the United Sates Army and later worked as the assistant post master at...