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Harold E. Beaver

Harold E. Beaver

Mar 10, 2026

Harold E. Beaver, 83, of Watsontown, died Tuesday, March 10, 2026 at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville.

Born February 1, 1943, in Lewisburg, he was a son of the late Foster and Nora Beaver. On May 19, 1967 he married the former Judy Sampsell, who survives. Together they celebrated 58 years of marriage.

Harold was a 1961 graduate of Lewisburg High School. Following...

Margaret "Peg" L. Kipp

Margaret "Peg" L. Kipp

Mar 7, 2026

Margaret “Peg” L. (Stahl) Kipp, 85, of Lewisburg and formerly of Montgomery, went to Heaven to be with our Lord Jesus on Saturday, March 7, 2026.

She was born on February 7, 1941, in Montgomery the daughter of the late Franklin R. and Emelen O. (Widell) Stahl. On May 17, 1975, she married the love of her life, Donald E. Kipp,...

Bonnie J. Micklesavage

Bonnie J. Micklesavage

Mar 6, 2026

Bonnie J. Micklesavage, 77, of Milton, died on Friday, March 6, 2026, at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville.

Born September 18, 1948, she was a daughter of the late William H. Sr. and Betty Mae (Diehl) Shultz.

Bonnie was a graduate of Mifflinburg High School and worked at various local Manufacturers through the years.

In keeping with her wishes, there will be no services.

JoAnna M. Johnson

JoAnna M. Johnson

Mar 1, 2026

JoAnna M. Johnson, 87, of Montgomery, died peacefully surrounded by her family, Sunday, March 1, 2026 at the Gatehouse.

Born January 22, 1939 in Phillipsburg, PA, she was a daughter of the late Cyril M. and Pauline C. (Petrazzani) Johnson.

JoAnna was a 1956 graduate of Montgomery High School. She worked as an executive secretary at LDI Industries, Montgomery for over 40...

Helen Peterson

Helen Peterson

Mar 1, 2026

Helen Peterson, 95, of Lewisburg, passed away peacefully on March 1, 2026. Her beautiful life began on December 22, 1930 in Carteret, NJ. She was the second oldest of the nine children of Michael and Anna (Bazaral) Serdinsky. When she was very young the family moved to Woodbridge, NJ, where she met the love of her life, Bernard J. Peterson.

Helen...

Steven W. Taylor

Steven W. Taylor

Feb 28, 2026

Steven W. Taylor, 66, of Watsontown, died Saturday, February 28, 2026, at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville.

Born July 27, 1959, in Watsontown, he was a son of the late George F. and Helen (Tyson) Taylor. On April 20, 1996 he married the former Leonida Thomas. Together they celebrated nearly 30 years of marriage.

Steve was a devout Chistian and faithful member of...

Sherry Ann Metzler

Sherry Ann Metzler

Feb 25, 2026

Sherry Ann Metzler, 78, passed away unexpectedly on February 25, 2026. Born on August 19, 1947, Sherry was a devoted resident of Northumberland, which was made more sparkly by her presence.

Sherry was glitter in human form—radiant, whimsical, and a reminder to never take things too seriously. Her vibrant spirit made her the perfect preschool teacher at St. John’s Lutheran Church,...

Thomas J. Marshall

Thomas J. Marshall

Feb 25, 2026

Thomas J. Marshall, 73, of Turbotville, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 25, 2026, at the Gatehouse.

Born on April 2, 1952, Tom was the son of the late William J. Marshall and Martha O. (Bower) Parks.

Tom was a 1970 graduate of Warrior Run High School. He dedicated much of his life to his work and community. He was a 43-year...

Arlene M. Brittain

Arlene M. Brittain

Feb 23, 2026

Arlene M. Brittain, formerly of Muncy, Pennsylvania, passed away on February 23, 2026 at Penn State Hospital in Landisville, Pennsylvania following a brief illness. She was 92.

Born on December 13, 1933, in Minneola Kansas, she was the daughter of the late Peter J. Lies and Elenora Schwartz Lies. She graduated from Minneola High School in 1953. Shortly thereafter, she began...

Lois L. Renn

Lois L. Renn

Feb 21, 2026

Lois L. Renn, 90, a longtime resident of Muncy, died Saturday, February 21, 2026, at UPMC Williamsport.

Born September 26, 1935, at home in Pennsdale, she was a daughter of the late J. Phillip and Luella Mae (Karschner) Griggs. On October 28, 1955, she married Benjamin Renn Jr. who predeceased her on February 11, 2006.

Lois was a 1953 graduate of Muncy...

Dale E. Tubbs

Dale E. Tubbs

Feb 21, 2026

Dale E. Tubbs, 71, of Muncy, died on Saturday, February 21, 2026, at the Gatehouse, Williamsport.

Born May 2, 1954, in Muncy, he was a son of the late Donald H. and Ruth Evelyn (O’Conner) Tubbs. Dale married the former LaCinda D. “Cindy” Henderson, who predeceased him on May 12, 2021.

Dale was a 1972 graduate of Warrior Run High School. He...

Robert Eugene Little

Robert Eugene Little

Feb 19, 2026

Robert E. “Bob” Little, 99, a longtime resident of Muncy, died on Thursday, February 19, 2026, at Wolf Run Village, Hughesville, where he resided the past 4 years.

Born December 13, 1926, in Muncy, he was a son of the late Walter and Virgina (Temple) Little. On February 26, 1949, he married the former Mary E. Ritter, who predeceased him.

Bob attended...

Les Lee A. Bennett

Les Lee A. Bennett

Feb 16, 2026

Les Lee A. Bennett,79, of Muncy, passed on Monday, February 16, 2026, at the Gatehouse with family by her side.

Born November 1, 1946, in Youngstown, OH, she was a daughter of the late William R. Richmond and Sara M. (Rothermel) Holt. On February 10, 1984, she married Jay A. Bennett, who survives.

Les Lee was a 1965 graduate of Montgomery High...

Michael David McCullough

Michael David McCullough

Feb 15, 2026

Michael David McCullough, known as "Mike" to friends and family, died on Sunday, February 15, 2026, at age 61, peacefully in his home.

Born on January 31, 1965, in Augsburg, West Germany, and being the son of an Army officer. Mike enjoyed a life of living in various places, before settling down in Bloomsburg.

Mike graduated from Lewisburg High School in 1983.

Mike...

Shannon K. Barton

Shannon K. Barton

Feb 14, 2026

It is with deep sorrow and heavy hearts that we announce that Shannon K. Barton of South Williamsport, 54 entered into eternal peace on February 14th, 2026.

Born January 26, 1972, she graduated from Montgomery Jr/Sr High school.

Shannon was young at heart, full of life, and carried a light that brightened every room she entered. Her kindness was effortless and genuine...

Melvin L. Rakerd Jr.

Melvin L. Rakerd Jr.

Feb 12, 2026

Melvin (Mel) L. Rakerd, Jr., 81, of Lewisburg, passed away on February 12, 2026.

He was born April 3, 1944 in Sunbury, a son of the late Melvin L. Rakerd, Sr. and Betty (Haupt) Rakerd. Mel and the former Kathy Heim were married June 7, 1964 in Northumberland.

He loved God, his family and his Country. He was a 1962 graduate of...

Hedwig "Hedi" Campbell

Hedwig "Hedi" Campbell

Feb 11, 2026

Hedwig “Hedi” Campbell, 97, of Montoursville, died Wednesday, February 11, 2026 at Valley View Rehab and Nursing Home, Montoursville.

Hedi was born in Erlenbach, Germany on July 28, 1928, a daughter of the late Otto and Else (Schaenbeck) Mueller. Her father, Otto, died when Hedi was 2 ½ years old. Else moved with Hedi and her five year old brother to...

Craig L. Kitner

Craig L. Kitner

Feb 11, 2026

Craig L. “Elmo” Kitner, 63, of Allenwood, died Wednesday, February 11, 2026, at his home.

Born April 14, 1962, in Lewisburg, he was a son of the late Merl L. Kitner and Dorothy (Benfer) Ward.

Craig attended Montgomery schools. He owned and operated his own garage, Kitner’s Garage.

He was an avid sportsman who loved hunting and fishing, including helping with children’s fishing...

Sharon M. Eiswerth

Sharon M. Eiswerth

Feb 7, 2026

Sharon M. Eiswerth, 71, of Muncy, passed away on Saturday, February 7, 2026, at Muncy Place.

Born December 9, 1954, in Williamsport, she was a daughter of the late Warren and Maxine (Jenks) Eiswerth. She married John Ricker II, who predeceased her.

Services will be held privately at the convenience of the family.

Expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.grenoblefuneralhome.com.

Eileen P. Prowant

Eileen P. Prowant

Feb 7, 2026

Eileen P. Prowant, 81, of Lewisburg, died on Saturday, February 7, 2026, at Wellspan Evangelical Community Hospital, Lewisburg.

Born November 28, 1944, in Red Lion, she was a daughter of the late Leon A. Sr. and Edna P. (Anderson) McCleary. On January 21, 1967, she married Rev. Edward E. Prowant, who survives. Together they celebrated 59 years of marriage.

Eileen was a...