OBITUARIES

Dec 20, 2025

Charles M. Moore, Jr., 90, of Watsontown, died on Saturday, December 20, 2025 at Watsontown Health & Rehabilitation.

Born on August 24, 1935 in Washington, D.C., he was a son of the late Charles M., Sr. and Ida Moore.

Charlie served in the United States Navy and Air Force for over 20 years. He taught in various Maryland schools in Anne Arundel...

Dec 18, 2025

Ronald G. Hartman, 83, of Lewisburg, died on Thursday, December 18, 2025 at Wellspan Evangelical Community Hospital, Lewisburg.

Born on November 6, 1942 in Espy, he was the youngest of 12 children to the late Clark T. and Zella M. (McHenry) Hartman.

Surviving are four children, ten grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.

He was predeceased by all 11 of his siblings.

Ronald requested no services...

Dec 18, 2025

Dec 15, 2025

William L. Hall IV, 71, of Montgomery, passed away on Monday, December 15, 2025, surrounded by family, at Geisinger Medical Center, Muncy.

Born December 21, 1953 in Williamsport, he was the son of the late William L. Hall III and Ruth Anne (Morehart) Hall Engle.

Bill was a 1971 graduate of Montgomery High School. He attended Bloomsburg University and the former WACC,...

Dec 12, 2025

Renna Mae Young, 78, of Lewisburg, died Friday, December 12, 2025, at Oak Glen, Lewisburg.

Born May 1, 1947, she was a daughter of the late Rev. Roy and Ethel (Brandt) Gutshall. On June 20, 1973, she married David Young, who predeceased her on May 23, 2023. Together they celebrated nearly 50 years of marriage.

Renna Mae was a graduate of Jersey...

Dec 12, 2025

Mark D. Ritter, 64, of Watsontown, died Friday, December12, 2025, at UPMC, Williamsport.

Born April 17, 1961, in Muncy, He was the son ofthe late Herbert and Martha (Mulligan) Ritter. On June 27, 2017, he married the former Beverly Higgins, who survives.

Mark was a 1979 graduate of Muncy high school. He worked various jobs through the years and was most recently...

Dec 11, 2025

Pearl E. Rathmell, 99, of Muncy, passed away peacefully Thursday, December 11, 2025 at Muncy Place.

Born November 10, 1926 in Renovo, she was a daughter of the late Robert and Lena (Schlock) McManigal. She and her husband, Clarence Rathmell, Jr., were married 57 years before his death Oct. 1, 2002.

Pearl was a 1944 graduate of Muncy High School. She worked...

Dec 9, 2025

Paul E. Phillips, 66, of Muncy, traveled to his heavenly mansion Tuesday, December 9, 2025.

Born April 15, 1959, in Bloomsburg, he was a son of the late Franklin J. Sr. and Hilda Viola (Reese) Phillips.

He was a 1977 graduate of Warrior Run High School. He attended Radiant Life Assembly Of God Church.

Paul enjoyed hunting, making others laugh with unending jokes, Super...

Dec 8, 2025

Shirley L. Fry, 87, of Muncy, went to be with the Lord on Monday, December 8, 2025, at Geisinger Medical Center in Danville.

Born February 11, 1938, in Jersey Shore, PA, she was a daughter of the late Clarence and Rachel (Dauberman) Ohnmeiss. On May 8, 1965, she married Harold “Sonny” Fry, who survives. Together they celebrated 60 years of marriage.

Shirley...

Dec 8, 2025

Thelma J. King, 84, a longtime resident of Mazeppa, passed away peacefully, Monday, December 8, 2025 at Nottingham Village.

She was born July 14, 1941 in Pardoe, a daughter of the late James E. and Helen Mae (George) Shaffer. She and her husband, Eugene F. King, celebrated 42 years of marriage before his death on July 27, 2005.

Thelma was a 1960...

Dec 8, 2025

Mary M. Kitchen, 77, of South Williamsport, passed away peacefully Monday, December 8, 2025, at Valley View Nursing Center, Montoursville.

Born February 9, 1948, in Elkland, she was the daughter of the late Mary Margaret Marsh. On June 2, 1990, she married Earl F. Kitchen, who survives. Together they celebrated 35 years of marriage.

Mary was a graduate of Elkland High School....

Dec 3, 2025

Zona Mae Walls, 91, of New Columbia, passed away at home surrounded by the love of her family on December 3, 2025.

Born on November 19, 1934, to Wilson and Cora (Prowant) Robbins, Zona was born into a hardworking farming family growing up on a farm near Limestoneville, an upbringing that shaped her character, values, and life in countless ways.

On July...

Dec 2, 2025

Kay E. Martin, 62, of Mifflinburg, entered her eternal home in heaven on Tuesday, December 2, 2025, at home surrounded by her family. Her passing ended an eight year battle against cancer which she fought with great strength, courage, and faith.

Born on August 13, 1963 in Lewisburg, she was a daughter of the late William Howard and Shirley Alice (Danowsky)...

Dec 1, 2025

Benjamin L. Jenkins, 83, of Watsontown, died Monday, December 1, 2025, at WeCare at Sycamore, Montoursville.

Born May 25, 1942, in Millmont, he was a son of the lateBerlin and Katherine (Kurtz) Jenkins. On November 24, 1962, he married the former Elsie Mae Beaver, who predeceased him on December 5, 2014.

Benjamin was a graduate of Lewisburg High School. He retired from...

Nov 30, 2025

Jane O. VanSickle, 78, of Lewisburg, died November 30, 2025 at Riverview Manor Assisted Living, Lewisburg

Jane was born on February 27, 1947, in Danville to the late Robert and Ruth (Magill) Owen.

She was a graduate of Danville High School and attended Penn State University until her daughter was born. Jane worked for SUM Child Care retiring after over 30 years.

Jane enjoyed...

Nov 27, 2025

Virginia M. Beck, 97, a longtime resident of Allenwood, died Thursday, November 27, 2025, at her home.

Born February 4, 1928, in Montgomery, she was a daughter of the late Albert and Catherine (Stryker) McCormick.

Virginia was a graduate of Montgomery High School. She spent much of her life raising and taking care of her family and home.

Virginia enjoyed crocheting and donated...

Nov 26, 2025

Anne Marie “Nancy” Tufo, 73, of Lewisburg, died Wednesday, November 26, 2025, at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville. Born January 1, 1952, in Abington, Pennsylvania, Nancy was a daughter of the late Paul J. and Mary Ellen (Robinson) Heiser. On May 5, 1973, Nancy married Joseph “John” Tufo who predeceased her on March 28, 2004.

Nancy was a graduate of Upper Moreland...

Nov 26, 2025

Nov 24, 2025

Marcia Tartaglia Wolfe, 79, of Lewisburg, died Monday, November 24, 2025, at WellSpan Evangelical Community Hospital, Lewisburg.

Born November 25, 1945 in Lewisburg, she was the daughter of the late Vito A. and Dorothy (Brown) Tartaglia. She was predeceased by her husband, Wilbert G. “Skip” Wolfe, Jr.

Marcia was a graduate of Lewisburg Area High School and the Williamsport School of Commerce....

Nov 23, 2025

Loretta Ryder, 92, of Hughesville, went home to Heaven on Sunday, November 23, 2025 while surrounded by her family at Wolf Run Village.

Born September 12, 1933 in Muncy, she was the daughter of the late Randolph and Mary (Murray) Fry. On June 29, 1957 she married Paul W. Ryder. Loretta and Paul lived in Muncy and later Loretta moved to...