All Obituaries

Gail Elaine (Hill) Torok (age 70) passed away on May 7, 2021, at Geisinger Medical Center. She was born in Muncy, PA on June 29, 1950 and graduated from Muncy High School in 1968. Elaine, as she was known to family and friends, was a devoted mother and wife and compassionate professional caretaker for countless children and adults over the years. She spent her life in the service of others and was a deeply spiritual individual, enjoying reading the Bible and Bible based books in her spare...

Bernard L. “Shooky” Shook, Sr., 81, of Clarkstown, passed peacefully surrounded by his family, Thursday, May 6, 2021 at the Embassy of Loyalsock. Born March 21, 1940 in Muncy, he was the son of the late W. Kenneth and Myrtle L. (Derr) Shook. On August 7, 1960 he married the former Helen Williams, who survives. Together they celebrated 60 years of marriage. Shooky was a graduate of Muncy High School. He received an associate degree from Kenworth Technical Institute in 1971....

Doris Mae Hess, 92, of Muncy, was released to God on Wednesday, May 5, 2021 at UPMC Susquehanna, Muncy. Born March 4, 1929 in Williamsport, she was a daughter of the late E. George and Margaret (Weymouth) Cohan.  On October 21, 1950 she married Charles F. Hess and together they celebrated 24 years of marriage before his death on July 5, 1975. Doris was a 1947 graduate of Williamsport High School and a 1950 graduate of the former Williamsport Hospital Nursing School.  She worked...

Alice A. Parker, 89, of Muncy, died Sunday, May 2, 2021 at Valley View Nursing Home, Montoursville. Born August 7, 1931 in Wilkes Barre, she was a daughter of the late Peter Kuzminski and Ann (Christie) Kuzminski McHale.  She married Robert S. “Bob” Parker, who preceded her in death on March 15, 2019. Alice worked as a Realtor for many years. She was a member of St. James Episcopal Church, Muncy. Alice lived an elegant life, classy and always thoughtful in her actions...

Doris Bestor Deffaa, formerly of Loyalsock Township, passed away Sunday, May 2, 2021 at Wolf Run Village, following a lengthy bout with dementia. Born, January 2, 1925 in Hartford, Conn., she was the daughter of the late Thomas and Mabel (Crase) Bestor. Doris graduated from William Hall High School in West Hartford, Conn. in 1942 and Wheaton College of Mass. in 1946 with a degree in History.  She married Richard E. Deffaa, December 28, 1946 and celebrated 60 years of marriage until...

Timothy R. Fenstermacher, 75, of Hughesville, died Thursday, April 29, 2021 at UPMC Susquehanna, Williamsport. Born May 5, 1945 in Muncy, he was a son of the late Frank N. and Margaret L. (Lowe) Fenstermacher. On May 15, 1965, he married the former Barbara Edkin, who survives. Together they celebrated 55 years of marriage. Timothy worked as a sheet metal layout person and fork lift operator at the former Sprout-Waldron, now Andritz, Muncy. He was a member of the Point Bethel United...

Franklin R. “Frank” Pursell, 86, of Milton, died Monday, April 26, 2021 at Buffalo Valley Lutheran Village, Lewisburg. He was born April 6, 1935 in Williamsport, a son of the late Reuben David and Rose Rebecca (Frye) Pursell.  On February 1, 1957, he married the former Priscilla Grace McCollin, who preceded him in death April 27, 2018.  Together they celebrated 61 years of marriage. Frank was a 1953 graduate of Milton High School. He retired as Senior Auditor from the...

James R. “Jim” Koziol, 72, of Montgomery, died Saturday, April 17, 2021 at the Gatehouse, Williamsport. Born July 4, 1948 in Muncy, he was a son of the late Edward and Catheryn (Simons) Koziol. On Oct. 15, 2005, he married the former Beverly Bieber, who survives. Together they celebrated 15 years of marriage. Jim was a 1966 graduate of Montgomery High School. He served honorably with the U. S. Air Force for 21 years, working as a master electrician with a specialty as flight...

Robert H. “Bob” Wertman, 84, of Turbotville, died Tuesday, April 13, 2021 at his home surrounded by family. Born June 1, 1936 in Montgomery, he was a son of the late Harman and Mabel (Persun) Wertman. On October 22, 1954 he married the former Esther Ruth Feigles, who preceded him in death on January 13, 2020. Together they celebrated 65 years of marriage. Bob attended Muncy schools.  Earlier in life, he worked at a nursery and Christmas tree farm. Bob retired as a...

Dave Stahl, 70, of Muncy, died Wednesday, April 7, 2021 at his home. Born November 11, 1950 in Lewisburg, he was a son of the late Foster and Gladys (Gilbert) Stahl. Dave served honorably in the United States Navy during the Vietnam War.  Following his time in the service, he owned a paint and body shop for a short time before working many years driving truck. He was a member of the Edward J. Smith Post 3428 V.F.W., Muncy. Dave was an avid fan of the Ford Galaxie cars and belonged...