OBITUARIES

Oct 25, 2025

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Oct 18, 2025

Dennis D. “Denny” Sampsell, 67, of Mazeppa, passed away on Saturday, October 18, 2025 at Milton Nursing and Rehab.

Born on February 28, 1958, in Lewisburg, he was the son of the late Herman “Pete” Jr. and Roberta (Robinson) Sampsell. He married the former Linda Shrawder, who survives. Together they celebrated 39 years of marriage.

Denny was a 1976 graduate of Mifflinburg...

Oct 18, 2025

Charles A. Strayer, Jr., 66, of Watsontown, passed away Saturday, October 18, 2025 at home with his family by his side.

Born March 6, 1959 in Topeka, KS, he was a son of the late Charles Sr. and Bonnie (Clifton) Strayer. On June 19, 2020 he married the former Stephanie Sones, who survives.

Chuck was a 1977 graduate of Montgomery High School...

Oct 15, 2025

Helen L. Dougherty, 91, of Montgomery, died Wednesday, October 15, 2025 at Watsontown Health & Rehab.

Born July 29, 1934 in Montgomery, she was a daughter of the late Walter and Hazel (Bartlett) Bartlow. In 1954 she married Francis Dougherty, who preceded her in death March 5, 2007. Together they celebrated 53 years of marriage.

Helen attended Montgomery Area schools. She worked...

Oct 5, 2025

Gary L. Moore, 60, of Montgomery, died Sunday, October 5, 2025 at UPMC, Harrisburg.

Born March 26, 1965 in Muncy, he was a son of the late Frank D. and Barbara E. (Hill) Moore.

Gary was a graduate of Muncy High School. He worked for several years at Lycoming Engines before becoming a caretaker for his family.

Gary enjoyed the outdoors including hunting,...

Oct 4, 2025

Aaron N. Murray, 42, of Turbotville, was embraced by our Lord and Savior on Saturday, October 4, 2025 at UPMC Williamsport, with his loving mom and dad blessed to be by his side.

Born July 8, 1983 in Lewisburg, he was a son of Will and Linda (Fullmer) Murray. On November 1, 2014 he married the former Miranda Lubold, who survives....

Oct 4, 2025

Thomas Michael Fox, Jr., 67, of Danville, died Saturday, October 4, 2025.

Born April 7, 1958 in Pittsburgh, he was a son of the late Thomas Michael Fox, Sr. and Evelyn (Arnold) Ryan.

Tom was a 1975 graduate of Danville High School. Following high school, he served in the United States Army. Tom had several jobs throughout his life, including training horses...

Oct 3, 2025

Jane H. Reed Bergerstock, 86, formerly of Montgomery and most recently of Williamsport, passed away on Friday, October 3, 2025 at UPMC, Williamsport.

Born on June 26, 1939 in Muncy, she was a daughter of the late William and Hilda (Phillips) Hall. She married her first husband, Arnold Reed, who predeceased her in September of 2005, and her second husband, Dr....

Oct 1, 2025

Lois S. Yoder, 95, a longtime resident of Watsontown, died Wednesday, October 1, 2025 at Buffalo Valley Lutheran Village, Lewisburg.

She was born March 28, 1930 in Watsontown, the daughter of the late Arthur H., Sr. and Ora B. (Johnston) Sherman. On February 20, 1949 she married Earl L. Yoder, who predeceased her September 20, 2020. Together they celebrated 71 years...

Sep 26, 2025

Kenneth Snyder, 90, of Pennsdale, died Friday, September 26, 2025 at Wolf Run Village, with his family by his side.

Born May 2, 1935 in Turbotville, he was a son of the late Harry W. and Effel (Bieber) Snyder. Ken married the former Joan Koons, together they celebrated 63 years of marriage before her death in 2017.

He was a 1953 graduate...

Sep 26, 2025

Blanche M. “Dolly” (Leavy) Sechrist, 92, of Montoursville, passed away peacefully Friday, September 26, 2025 at her home surrounded by her family.

Born July 8, 1933 in Montoursville, she was one of 13 children born to the late Samuel and Elva (Hall) Leavy. In 1950 she married Ronald Sechrist, who died in 1960, as a result of injuries sustained during the...

Sep 25, 2025

Scott T. Shuler, 64, of Lewisburg, died unexpectedly Thursday, September 25, 2025 at his house.

Born on October 19, 1960 in Lewisburg, he was a son of the late John S. and Elizabeth (Gardner) Shuler.

Scott was a graduate of Lewisburg High School and earned his Bachelor’s degree in Business from Susquehanna University. Most recently, he worked for Fairfield dealerships in the...

Sep 24, 2025

Sep 23, 2025

Barbara K. Edwards, 83, of Lewisburg, passed away on Tuesday, September 23, 2025 at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville.

She was born May 30, 1942, in Philadelphia, PA, a daughter of the late Michael and Eleanor (Batchler) Karnow. Barbara and her husband of 63 years, Donald G. Edwards, Sr., were married on November 10, 1962, at Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church...

Sep 15, 2025

Dora Mae Smith, 90, of Montgomery, passed away on Monday, September 15, 2025 at UPMC Muncy.

Born September 2, 1935 in Bloomsburg, she was a daughter of the late Paul H. and Margaret B. Morrison (Shultz).

She attended Hughesville High School, leaving early to marry her love, Donald M. Smith, Sr. on March 29th, 1952. Dora spent her days raising and caring...

Sep 13, 2025

Valerie A. Huff, 63, of Watsontown, died unexpectedly on Saturday, September 13, 2025 at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville.

Born February 25, 1962 in Williamsport, she was a daughter of the late Sonia (Smith) Long and McClellan Long, who survives. On October 27, 2012 she married Devlon Huff, who survives.

Valerie was a 1980 graduate of Warrior Run High school and worked earlier...

Sep 10, 2025

Diane C. Gottlieb, 84, of Lewisburg, died, Wednesday, September 10, 2025

A full obituary and details for a celebration of life will be announced at a later date.

Sep 8, 2025

A ready smile, an indomitable spirit, and a positive attitude, Dorothea "Dotty" D. Troutman was the strength behind her husband and family. On 8 September 2025, she lost her fight to cancer. Born on 27 June 1936 in Logtown, Pennsylvania, she was the daughter of the late David S. and Mary Louise (Dallett) Darlington. 

Dotty spent her early years in Chester...

Sep 7, 2025

Thomas E. DeWald, 90, of Muncy, passed away peacefully Sunday, September 7, 2025 at Edenbrook South, Williamsport.

Born April 16, 1935 in Williamsport, he was a son of the late Collins W. “Jake” and Margaret J. (Riggle) DeWald. On Oct. 14, 1960 he married the former Emma C. Malloy. Together they celebrated 64 years of marriage before her death just a...