OBITUARIES

Norman L. Keene

Norman L. Keene

May 14, 2026

Norman L. Keene, 92, of Muncy, died peacefully surrounded by family Thursday, May 14, 2026 at the Williamsport Home.

Born January 8, 1934 in Goshen, New York, he was a son of the late Arthur C. and Nora J. (Edwards) Keene. On August 26, 1954 he married the former Catherine M. Shook. Together they celebrated 68 years of marriage before her...

Jane G. Solomon

Jane G. Solomon

May 14, 2026

Jane G. Solomon, 80, of Muncy, died Thursday, May 14, 2026, at the Gatehouse, Williamsport

Born July 7, 1945, in Florida, she married Stanley R. Solomon, who predeceased her on December 9, 2021.

Jane graduated high school in Florida, where she lived much of her earlier years.

She later earned a degree from Pratt Institute, New York.

Jane was of the Christian faith. She...

Rose DiStefano

Rose DiStefano

May 11, 2026

Rose DiStefano, 99, of Lewisburg, died Monday, May 11, 2026, at Buffalo Valley Lutheran Village, Lewisburg.

She was born November 30, 1926, in Camden, NJ, a daughter of the late Philip and Eleonora (Pallottini) DiBerardino. On September 12, 1953, she married Angelo R. DiStefano who predeceased her on November 6, 2021. She is survived by a daughter and son-in-law, Carol and...

Joseph Lee Erdley

Joseph Lee Erdley

May 8, 2026

Joseph Lee Erdley, 87, of Selinsgrove, passed away peacefully, Friday, May 8, 2026.

Joe was born on April 29, 1939, in Middleburg, a son of the late Milo and Florence (Yerger) Erdley. He started earning money, for his eventual first car, as a 12-year-old delivering newspapers on his bicycle. Joe continued earning money working at a gas station until graduating from...

James L. Frey

James L. Frey

May 7, 2026

James Larue Frey, 77, of Muncy, passed away Thursday, May 7, 2026 at his home.

Born August 14, 1948 in Lewisburg, he was a son of the late Lawrence and Bessie (Foust) Frey. In 1989 he married the former Belinda Springman, who survives. Together they celebrated 36 years of marriage.

Jim was a 1967 graduate of Milton High School. After graduation he...

Paul W. Brann

Paul W. Brann

May 6, 2026

Paul W. Brann, 88, of Lewisburg, died Wednesday, May 6, 2026, at Riverwoods Senior Living Community in Lewisburg, PA.

He was born on May 25, 1937, in Canton to the late Wilson and Mary (Wynne) Brann. He was preceded in death by his siblings, Jim, Kay, and Tom. On August 19, 1961, he married Carol Himmelreich (Lewisburg). Together they celebrated 64...

William "Bill" Milheim

William "Bill" Milheim

May 6, 2026

William “Bill” Milheim, 58, of Milton, died Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville.

He was born March 24, 1968 in Muncy a son of Sherry (Stahl) Fay, of Watsontown and the late William Floyd Milheim. On December 10, 1990, he married the former Anita Whitley, who survives. Together they celebrated 35 years of marriage.

Bill was an excellent contractor...

Rev. Edward E. Prowant

Rev. Edward E. Prowant

May 4, 2026

Rev. Edward E. Prowant, 85, of Lewisburg, died on Monday, May 4, 2026, at Wellspan Evangelical Community Hospital, Lewisburg.

Born March 29, 1941, in Williamsport, he was raised by Forrest and Helen (Brungard) Prowant and lived the first 25 years of his life on a small farm on the White Deer Pike. On January 21, 1967, he married Eileen McCleary, who...

Elaine Kay Miller

Elaine Kay Miller

Apr 30, 2026

Elaine Miller, 81, of Montgomery, died Thursday, April 30, 2026.

Born June 22, 1944 in Muncy, PA. She was the daughter of the late Clarence and Mildred (Spotts) Snyder. Elaine married Donald Miller February 14, 1964.

She was a homemaker and loving mother.

Survived by: two sons: Randy (Roz) Miller of Picture Rocks and Adam (Dawn) Miller of Montgomery; daughter: Cynthia Ennis of...

Stuart G. Greene

Stuart G. Greene

Apr 21, 2026

Stuart G. Greene, 64, of Montoursville, died Tuesday, April 21, 2026 in Muncy at the home of his daughter, with whom his has resided with recently.

Born July 20, 1961 in Troy, PA, he was a twin son born to the late Bernard “Pete” Greene and Martha (Brown) Covey, who survives of Gillett. He married the former Marian “Lori” Buck, who...

Gary Wayne Reedy Sr.

Gary Wayne Reedy Sr.

Apr 20, 2026

Gary Wayne Reedy, Sr. 79, of New Columbia, died Monday, April 20, 2026 at home.

He was born on November 9, 1946 in Lewisburg to the late Fred N. and Louise R. (Wertman) Reedy. On May 31, 1986 he married the former June Yerg, who survives. Together they celebrated nearly 40 years of marriage.

Gary worked for Chef Boyardee, now Hometown Foods,...

Norma Jean Alexander

Norma Jean Alexander

Apr 14, 2026

Norma Jean Alexander, 82, of Montgomery, died Tuesday, April 14, 2026,at her daughter’s home.

Born October 6, 1943, in Williamsport, she was the daughter of the late Norman L. and Ida Mae (Hafer) Getgen. On September 1, 1967, she married Melvin Alexander who predeceased her on December 22, 1993. Together they celebrated nearly 26 years of marriage. Norma Jean later married...

Nancy L. Vermeulen

Nancy L. Vermeulen

Apr 14, 2026

Nancy L. Vermeulen, 89, of Montgomery, died on Tuesday, April 14, 2026, at Wolf Run Village, Hughesville.

Born March 16, 1937, in Elmira, NY, she was a daughter of the late Willis E. and Lena M. (Hopkins) King. On September 22, 1964, she married James Vermeulen, who predeceased her on August 13, 1996.

Nancy was a graduate of Montgomery High School. She...

James L. Muffly Sr.

James L. Muffly Sr.

Apr 10, 2026

James L. Muffly, Sr., 95, of Muncy, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Friday, April 10, 2026, at Muncy Place.

Born September 14, 1930, he was the son of the late C. Jay and Ruth A. (Weaver) Muffly. On December 22, 1951, he married the former Shirley Seibert, with whom he shared 70 wonderful years of marriage before...

Clark G. Hutton

Clark G. Hutton

Apr 7, 2026

Clark G. Hutton, 60, formerly of Lewisburg, died Tuesday, April 7, 2026 at Milton Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.

Born May 28, 1965, in Bloomsburg, he was a son of the late Edward Hutton and Betty Jean Waters.

Clark enjoyed hunting and fishing in his spare time.

Most importantly, he loved spending time with his family and friends.

Surviving are his longtime companion, Helen, niece,...

Mary Ellen Culbertson

Mary Ellen Culbertson

Mar 31, 2026

Mary Ellen Culbertson, 87, of Lewisburg, PA, passed away peacefully in her sleep on 3/31/26. She was loved dearly by family and friends.

Mary Ellen was born on January 27th, 1939, to Donald and Ellen McCuen in Elmhurst, IL. After moving with her brother, Don, and parents to Michigan, she graduated from White Pidgeon High School in 1957 and went on...

Joan Wood Barton Gover

Joan Wood Barton Gover

Mar 30, 2026

After a long life on her own terms, Joan Gover died in Lewisburg, PA on March 30, 2026, surrounded by family.

Joan was born and grew up in Kenmore, NY, second child of Hamilton and Ruth Barton (née Wood). She was trained as an elementary teacher at SUNY-Geneseo in NY. Upon graduation she ventured to Oahu, HI to teach at the...

Romayne M. Swisher

Romayne M. Swisher

Mar 30, 2026

Romayne M. Swisher, 99, of Montgomery, passed away peacefully Monday, March 30, 2026 at her home.

Born December 10, 1926 in Danville, she was the youngest and last surviving child of the late Howard and Olive (Golder) Bitler. On December 20, 1946, she married Robert R. Swisher. Together they celebrated 53 years of marriage before his death October 29, 2000.

Romayne was...

Marian Edna Jarrett

Marian Edna Jarrett

Mar 29, 2026

Marian Edna Jarrett, 95, of Lewisburg, died March 29, 2026 at Buffalo Valley Lutheran Village, Lewisburg.

Born January 24, 1931 in Penn Twp., Snyder County, she was a daughter of the late Foster and Hazel (Herman) Klingler. On March 29, 1952 she married Richard L. Jarrett, who preceded her in death June 3, 2021. Together they celebrated 69 years of marriage.

Marian...

John C. Brink

John C. Brink

Mar 24, 2026

John C. Brink, a longtime resident of Muncy, died on Tuesday, March 24, 2026, at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville.

Born on September 12, 1948, in Muncy, he was the son of the late Helen (Dunlap) Opp and James W. Brink.

John was a 1966 graduate of Muncy High School and earned his associates degree from Goldey-Beacom College in Delaware. He served honorably...