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Mary L. Drew

Mary L. Drew

Jun 12, 2025

Mary L. Drew passed away peacefully in Lewisburg, Pennsylvania on June 12, 2025.

Mary was born to the late Herschel and Mary E. (Buswell) Wilkinson on December 29, 1932 in West Frankfort, Illinois and was the youngest daughter of twelve children. Being a part of a large family brought many blessings and memories over the years.

Mary graduated from West Frankfort Community...

John R. Seely

John R. Seely

Jun 10, 2025

John R. Seely, 60, of Watsontown, passed away Tuesday, June 10, 2025, at home with his wife by his side.

Born July 26, 1964, in Bellefonte, he was a son of the late Norman and Hester (Ferdon) Seely. On June 3, 2006, he married his loving wife, the former Deniece Koonsman, who survives.

John graduated from Lewisburg High School and earned an...

Daniel J. Mulligan

Daniel J. Mulligan

Jun 9, 2025

Daniel J. Mulligan, 70, of Lewisburg, died Monday, June 9, 2025 at Wellspan Evangelical Community Hospital, Lewisburg.

Born on October 20, 1954 in New Brunswick, NJ, he was a son of the late Robert A. and Eleanor (Golcheski) Mulligan.

Dan was a 1972 graduate of Hunterdon Central High School, Flemington, NJ. He retired from Bimbo Bakeries, where he was a delivery driver...

Evelyn Frances Aikey

Evelyn Frances Aikey

Jun 5, 2025

Evelyn Frances Aikey, 93, of Lewisburg, passed away June 5, 2025 at Wellspan Evangelical Community Hospital, Lewisburg.

Evelyn was born on April 10, 1932, in Baltimore, Maryland to the late Milton Seligman and Catherine (Bowen) Lane. On July 8, 1951, she married her beloved husband, George Aikey, with whom she shared almost 50 years of marriage before his passing on January...

Scott W. Shuck

Scott W. Shuck

Jun 5, 2025

Scott W. Shuck, 63, of Montgomery passed away Thursday, June 5, 2025 at the Gatehouse.

Born June 21, 1961 in New Columbia, he was a son of the late Rosalie (Bennett) Rodgers and Barry W. Shuck, who survives. On May 30, 1987, he married the former Lori A. Yocum. Together they celebrated 38 years of marriage.

Scott was a 1979 graduate of...

Morton "Morty" Hershman

Morton "Morty" Hershman

Jun 2, 2025

Morton "Morty" Hershman, 93, of Lewisburg, Pennsylvania, passed peacefully at his home on June 2, 2025.

Born on April 29, 1932, in Philadelphia, Morton lived a long and meaningful life, filled with deep love for family, community, and learning.

He shared 70 years of marriage with his beloved wife, best friend, and life partner, Evelyn. Together, they built a family and community...

Joseph "Jody" Levison

Joseph "Jody" Levison

May 31, 2025

Joseph J. “Jody” Levison, 73, of Watsontown, passed away Saturday, May31, 2025, at Evangelical Community Hospital, Lewisburg.

Born March 30, 1952, inPotsdam, NY, he was a son of the late Felix and Mildred (Valencourt) Levison. On May 16, 1998, he married his loving wife, the former Julie Dreistadt, who survives.

Jody graduated from Norwood-Norfolk School district in NY. He worked early years...

Penny L. Zimmerman

Penny L. Zimmerman

May 28, 2025

Penny L. Zimmerman, 63, of New Berlin, passed away Wednesday, May 28, 2025 at WellSpan Evangelical Community Hospital, Lewisburg.

Born January 31, 1962 in Lewisburg, she was a daughter of the late Joseph and Betty Jane (Kerstetter) Murphy. On March 10, 2000 she married Charles Zimmerman, who survives.

Penny attended Lewisburg High School. She enjoyed cooking and worked as a chef for...

Kevin E. Rooker

Kevin E. Rooker

May 27, 2025

Kevin E. Rooker, 41, of Muncy, died Tuesday, May 27, 2025, at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville.

Born February 10, 1984, in Muncy, He was the son of Mary (Brady) Rooker and the late Eugene Rooker.

Kevin worked in landscaping and enjoyed hunting, fishing and being a Philadelphia Eagles fan.

In addition to his mother, Kevin is survived by his two children: Brody and...

Anna R. Lechniak

Anna R. Lechniak

May 27, 2025

Anna R. Lechniak, 94, a longtime resident of South Williamsport, died on Tuesday, May 27, 2025 at Valley View, Montoursville.

Born October 26, 1930 in Kulpmont, she was a daughter of the late Andrew and Anna (Imricko) Nemeth. On May 15, 1954 she married Walter “Wally” Lechniak who predeceased her on September 17, 2018.

Anna attended school in Kulpmont and worked a...

James Rodney Houseknecht

James Rodney Houseknecht

May 24, 2025

James Rodney Houseknecht, 75, of Muncy, passed away unexpectedly Saturday, May 24, 2025 at his home.

Born September 20, 1949 in Muncy, he was the son of the late James T. and Hazel L. (Narber) Houseknecht. Rodney married his high school sweetheart, the former Esther A. “Taffy” Egli, on March 18, 1967. Together they celebrated 58 wonderful years together.

Rodney was a...

Donald "Shane" Cartwright

Donald "Shane" Cartwright

May 15, 2025

Donald “Shane” Cartwright, 62, of Dewart, died Thursday, May 15, 2025 at Edenbrook North, Williamsport.

Born Sept. 9, 1962 in Hobbs, NM, he was a son of the late Josh and Shirley (Hammond) Cartwright.

After graduating from Hobbs High School, Shane attended college courses before pursuing his career in the oil industry.

Shane was a member of Masonic Lodge #401, Watsontown.

Surviving are his...

Janet L. Remish

Janet L. Remish

May 13, 2025

Janet L. Remish, 83, of Montgomery, passed away at home on Tuesday, May 13, 2025 surrounded by her loving family. 

Born May 9, 1942 in North Charleroi, she was a daughter of the late Holland and Ada (Moody) Gould. She married Steve Remish, who survives, and together they celebrated 61 years of marriage. 

Janet graduated with an Associate’s Degree and worked in...

Betty Mae Miller

Betty Mae Miller

May 13, 2025

Betty Mae Miller, 78, most recently of Watsontown, died Monday, May 12, 2025 at Milton Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.

Born August 23, 1946 in Lewisburg, she was a daughter of the late William and Leona Miller. On July 6, 1968, she married Michael Frank Miller, who preceded her death October 31, 1994. Together they celebrated 26 years of marriage.

Betty was a...

Jeane H. Smay

Jeane H. Smay

May 12, 2025

Jeane H. Smay, 96, of Muncy, died Monday, May 12, 2025 at her home surrounded by her family.

Born May 18, 1928 in Wilkes-Barre, she was the daughter of the late Merlin and Eva (Harris) Gulliver.

Jeane was a graduate of Myers High School. Having always wanting to be a teacher, she enrolled in the School of Education at Penn State. In...

Richard W. Langer

Richard W. Langer

May 8, 2025

Richard W. “Dick” Langer was called home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ following a brief illness on May 8, 2025.

Born November 20, 1946, he was a son of the late William A. and Eva I. Langer of Montoursville. Dick graduated from Montoursville Area High School in 1964, beginning a career in business management at Endicott Johnson,...

John H. Stahl

John H. Stahl

May 6, 2025

John H. Stahl, 74, of Mifflinburg, passed away Tuesday, May 6, 2025 at his home.

Born on August 1, 1950 in Lewisburg, he was a son of the late Howard “Homer” and Alma (Furman) Stahl. On May 18, 1974 he married the former Bonita J. (Bonnie) Boyer, who survives.

John was a 1968 graduate of Milton High School. He worked for the...

Cathy Marie Long

Cathy Marie Long

May 4, 2025

Cathy Marie Long, 72, of Allenwood, died Sunday, May 4, 2025, at The Gatehouse, Williamsport.

Born March 13, 1953 in Bellefonte, she was a daughter to the late Boyd D. and Loretta E. (Askey) Lucas.

Cathy has been a dedicated caregiver, who worked over 40 years as a nurse. She spent 14 years at Centre Crest, then an additional 26 1/2 years...

Linda L. Boop Noll

Linda L. Boop Noll

May 4, 2025

Linda L. Boop Noll, 81, of Vicksburg, passed away on Sunday, May 4, 2025, at home with her husband and stepdaughters by her side.

She was born on December 17, 1943, in Lewisburg, a daughter of the late Lee Mearl and June (Spotts) Parker.

Linda was a graduate of Milton High School, Class of 1961. Since 1977, she was the owner and...

Doris I. Niklaus

Doris I. Niklaus

May 3, 2025

Doris I. Niklaus, 94, of Muncy, died Saturday, May 3, 2025 at her home surrounded by her family.

Born May 4, 1930 in Montoursville, she was a daughter of the late Leonard and Margaret (Harris) Karschner. She married Frederick S. Niklaus, Jr. and together they celebrated 45 years of marriage before his death June 18, 1996.

Doris attended Montoursville schools. She met...