OBITUARIES

Aaron A. Yagel

Aaron A. Yagel

Dec 26, 2024

Aaron A. Yagel, 53, of Muncy, went peacefully to be with his Lord and Savior on Thursday, December 26, 2024 at home with his family by his side.

Born October 1, 1971 in Muncy, he was a son of the late Ross David Yagel and Janet (Woodside) Shoemaker, who survives. On July 18, 2020 he married the former Diane Love, who...

Anne Welling Knox

Anne Welling Knox

Dec 23, 2024

Anne Welling Knox, 91, of Muncy, passed away peacefully on Monday, December 23, 2024at the Gatehouse, Williamsport, surrounded by her children.

Born February 24, 1933 in Charleston, South Carolina, she was a daughter of the late Edwin and Louise (Moore) Welling. On July 31,1953 she married John G. “Jack” Knox III who died on November 22, 2005. Together they celebrated 52...

Barbara E. Fraley

Barbara E. Fraley

Dec 21, 2024

Barbara E. Fraley, 81, a longtime resident of Muncy, died peacefully surrounded by her family, Saturday, December 21, 2024 at Oak Glen, Lewisburg.

Born August 26, 1943 in Turbotville, she was a daughter of the late Clarence E. and Sarah V. (Miller) Keister. On June 14, 1964 she married George A. Fraley, who survives. Together they celebrated 60 years of marriage.

Barbara...

Roy C. Swartz

Roy C. Swartz

Dec 17, 2024

Roy C. Swartz, 79, of Muncy, died peacefully surrounded by family, Tuesday, December 17, 2024 at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital, Pittsburgh.

Born October 18, 1945 in Pennsdale, he was a son of the late Paul John and Ople B. (DeWald) Swartz. On July 2, 2006 he married the former Margaret Orosz, who survives. Together they celebrated 18 years of marriage.

Roy was a...

Constance Timm

Constance Timm

Dec 12, 2024

Constance Timm passed away on December 12, 2024.

Connie was born March 29, 1944 in Elizabeth, NJ. She grew up in Long Valley, NJ, where her family moved after her birth.

She was a graphic designer who created numerous publications in her career. Through her vision she leaves behind a legacy of stunning work. Her artistic elegance was matched by her personal...

Frank E. Shuman

Frank E. Shuman

Dec 12, 2024

Frank E. Shuman, 78, of Lewisburg, died on Thursday, December 12, 2024 at Watsontown Health and Rehab Center.

Born June 23, 1946 in Milton, he was a son of the late Russell and Pauline (Kitner) Shuman. On August 4, 1974 he married the former Martha Tripp, who predeceased him December 30, 2021. Together they celebrated 47 years of marriage.

Frank retired from...

Marlene Beck Dietz

Marlene Beck Dietz

Dec 9, 2024

Marlene Beck Dietz, 89, of Muncy, passed into the loving arms of the Lord Monday, December 9, 2024 while surrounded by family at the Gatehouse, Williamsport.

Born November 9, 1935 in Williamsport, she was a daughter of the late Charles A. and Anna M. (Kohler) Herrick. She married her high school sweetheart, J. Ronald Beck, Jr. and together they celebrated 32...

Michele Dorin Seville

Michele Dorin Seville

Dec 3, 2024

Michele Dorin Seville, 59, of Pennsdale, died Tuesday, December 3, 2024 at Geisinger Medical Center, Muncy.

Born September 23, 1965 in McConnellsburg, she was the daughter of the late Marlin L. Seville and Elvira (Lascheit) Seville, who survives.

Michele was a 1983 graduate of Montoursville High School. She worked at Burger King, in Williamsport from 1983 until recently. Over that 41 year...

Debbie Sue Thompson

Debbie Sue Thompson

Dec 1, 2024

Debbie Sue Thompson (Lyman), 62 of White Deer, passed away peacefully on December 1, 2024 surrounded by her daughter and husband.

Debbie was born on September 21, 1962 in Lewisburg. She was a daughter of Rinda Jane Lyman (Fisher) and the late Robert Owen Lyman.

Debbie was raised in Williamsport. She graduated from Williamsport Area High School in 1980 where she played...

James C. VanBuskirk

James C. VanBuskirk

Dec 1, 2024

James C. VanBuskirk, 80, of Lewisburg, died Sunday, December 1, 2024 at Brookdale Grayson View, Selinsgrove.

Born on March 15, 1944 he was a son of the late Leo and Sara (Miller) VanBuskirk. On April 13, 1974 he married the former Linda M. Heintzelman, who preceded him in death on December 21, 2020. Together they celebrated 46 years of marriage.

Jim was...

James J. Watts Sr.

James J. Watts Sr.

Nov 29, 2024

James J. “Jim” Watts, Sr., 86, of Lewisburg, formerly of Montandon, passed away Friday, November 29, 2024, at home.

Born March 1, 1938, in Pottsville, he was a son of the late Jack and Helen Watts. On June 23, 1979 he married the former Connie Young, who preceded him in death July 18, 2021. Together they celebrated 42 years of marriage.

Jim...

Tanya Lamoreaux

Tanya Lamoreaux

Nov 26, 2024

Tanya Lamoreaux, 88, of Pennsdale, died Tuesday, November 26, 2024 at Muncy Place.

Born June 28, 1936 in Wilkes-Barre, she was a daughter of the late John and Alice (Stasukewicz) Baltrusaitis. She and her husband, Loren C. Lamoreaux, celebrated 46 years of marriage before his death in 2000.

Tanya was a graduate of Berwick High School. She spent her younger years taking...

Allen Duane Koch Sr.

Allen Duane Koch Sr.

Nov 26, 2024

Allen Duane Koch, Sr., 86, of Muncy, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Monday, November 26, 2024.

Born May 20, 1938 in Muncy, he was the son of the late Lawrence Sr. and Alta M. (Laylon) Koch.

Allen served in the National Guard Reserves from 1956-1958. Allen retired from Crawford Doors, Williamsport. He later worked for Interstate Motor Freight, did carpentry...

Donna L. Cox

Donna L. Cox

Nov 25, 2024

Donna L. Cox, 70, of Montgomery, passed away on Monday, November 25, 2024 at home with her family by her side.

Born April 18, 1954 in Danville, she was a daughter of the late Donald and Emma (Buchalter) Woll.

Donna was a graduate of Danville Area High School. She loved serving others through her passion of cooking her entire life. She spent...

John J. Smith

John J. Smith

Nov 24, 2024

John J. Smith, 87, of Muncy, died Sunday, November 24, 2024 at Muncy Place.

Born James John Smith on January 26, 1937 in Chatham, Columbia County, NY he was a son of the late James Smith and Edna Catherine Smith Harrington. On Aug. 22, 1981 he married the former Helen M. Newman, who survives. Together they celebrated 43 years of marriage.

John...

Chester E. Forrest III

Chester E. Forrest III

Nov 22, 2024

Chester Earl Forrest III, 68, of New Berlin, died peacefully Friday, November 22, 2024 at his home. 

Born on January 29, 1956 in Williamsport, he was a son of the late Chester E. Jr. and Eleanor (Lamison) Forrest. On July 22, 2011 he married the former Joyce Wagner, who survives. Together they celebrated 13 years of marriage.

Chester served in the United...

Robert L. Hoey Sr.

Robert L. Hoey Sr.

Nov 17, 2024

Robert L. Hoey Sr., 63, of Milton, passed away on Sunday, November 17, 2024.

He was born April 14, 1961 in Lewisburg, a son of the late Henry F. Hoey and Patricia (Hartley) Reich.

Robert was a graduate of Shikellamy High School and SUN Area Technical Institute. He also served in the United States Army.

Robert was an extremely skilled auto mechanic and...

Dennis J. Shadle

Dennis J. Shadle

Nov 15, 2024

Dennis J. Shadle, 71, of Elimsport, passed away peacefully in the afternoon hours of November 15, 2024, on his family farm surrounded by family and friends.

He was born May 20, 1953, in Williamsport, a son of the late Raymond and Ruth (Voneida) Shadle.

Dennis was a graduate of Montgomery High School and worked his entire life on the family farm.

He was...

Leslie M. Gruver

Leslie M. Gruver

Nov 12, 2024

Leslie M. Gruver, 79, of Montgomery, died peacefully on Tuesday, November 12, 2024at UPMC Williamsport surrounded by his loving family.

Born January 8, 1945 in Muncy, he was a son of thelate Marlet H. and R. Maxine (Metzger) Gruver. He and his wife, the former Joanne L. Simon, celebrated 55 years of marriage before her death September 4, 2020.

Leslie was a...

Edwin D. Ney

Edwin D. Ney

Nov 5, 2024

Edwin D. “Ed” Ney, 95, of Lewisburg, died Tuesday, November 5, 2024 at Evangelical Community Hospital, Lewisburg. 

Born on September 25, 1929 in Clark Summit, he was the son of the late Oscar and Cora (Roeder) Ney. On March 24, 1951 he married the former Shirley Ann Heim, who preceded him in death February 18, 2011. Together they celebrated 59 years...