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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...

Philip K. Wittman

Philip K. Wittman

Mar 23, 2026

Philip K. Wittman, 69, of Muncy, died Monday, March 23, 2026, at his home.

Born May 11, 1956, in Williamsport, he was a son of the late Harry and Kathryn (Egli) Wittman.

Philip was a graduate of Montoursville High School, earned his bachelor’s degree from Lycoming College in Chemistry, and later his PhD from the University of Florida in Analytical Chemistry and...

Nancy L. Fisher

Nancy L. Fisher

Mar 23, 2026

Nancy L. Fisher, 89, a longtime resident of Montgomery, died on Monday, March 23, 2026, at Muncy Place.

Born April 2, 1936, in Montgomery, she was a daughter of the late Ralph and Hazel (Stover) Bartlett. On February 1, 1958, she married Paul G. Fisher, who predeceased her on January 9, 2003.

Nancy was a 1954 graduate of Montgomery High School. In...

Ray C. Kennedy

Ray C. Kennedy

Mar 21, 2026

Ray C. Kennedy, 69, of Muncy, died unexpectedly on Saturday, March 21, 2026, at his home.

Born June 9, 1956, in Muncy, he was the son of the late Ferris W. and Carlene B. (Baysore) Kennedy. On June 19, 1982, he married the former Debbie Eichenlaub, who survives.

Ray was a 1974 graduate of Muncy High School and earned his bachelor’s degree...

Jean Marie Ruhl

Jean Marie Ruhl

Mar 21, 2026

Jean Marie Ruhl, 84, of Lewisburg, died on Saturday, March 21, 2026, at WellSpan Evangelical Community Hospital after a brief illness.

Jean was born on November 17, 1941, in Williamsport to the late George and Ethel (Dieffenderfer) Ruhl.

Jean graduated from Lewisburg High School as class salutatorian and was an editor on the yearbook committee. She later graduated cum laude with a...

Wendy R. Via

Wendy R. Via

Mar 15, 2026

Wendy R. Via, 64, of Montandon, died March 15, 2026 at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville.

Wendy was born on December 23, 1961 in Lewisburg to the late Frank Milton and Joan (Reitz) Harman.

She was a 1979 graduate of Lewisburg High School. Early in life, Wendy worked for Milton Steel and Warrior Run School district. Most recently, she was a switch board...

Donna L. Fedder

Donna L. Fedder

Mar 14, 2026

Donna L. Fedder, 93, of Montoursville, died Saturday, March 14, 2026 at Valley View Nursing Center.

Born August 17, 1932 in Muncy Creek Township, she was a daughter of the late Paul Sr. and Lillian (Bigger) Smith. She and her husband, Eugene H. Fedder, celebrated 70 years of marriage before his death Dec. 23, 2020.

Donna was a graduate of the Williamsport...

William "Bill" Devitt VI

William "Bill" Devitt VI

Mar 13, 2026

William “Bill” Devitt VI, 95, of Houston, TX, died peacefully on Friday, March 13, 2026 at Heart to Heart Hospice, Houston, TX, after a brief illness.

Born March 8, 1931, in Philadelphia, he was the eldest son of the late William V and Florence (Krauser) Devitt. Bill grew up at Devitt’s Camp in Allenwood, PA, which was formerly a tuberculosis hospital...

Ardis L. Burfield

Ardis L. Burfield

Mar 11, 2026

Ardis L. Burfield, 89, of New Columbia, died on Wednesday, March 11, 2026, at her home.

Born December 8, 1936, in New Columbia, she was a daughter of the late Cloyd V. Huff and Sara P. (Buss) Koch. On February 16, 1957, she married Starling L. “Bud” Burfield who predeceased her on September 9, 2000. Together they celebrated 43 years of...

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...