OBITUARIES

Sep 19, 2024

Keith Vincent Finck, 66, of Mazeppa, died Thursday, September 19, 2024 at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville.

Born April 17, 1958 in Lewisburg, he was the son of the late Melvin and Wanda (Wagner) Finck.  On October 10, 1981, he married the former Donna Hetrick, who survives. Together they celebrated nearly 43 years of marriage.

Keith...

Sep 18, 2024

Timothy W. Gruver, 78, of Unityville, passed away on Wednesday, September 18, 2024, at Watsontown Nursing and Rehab.

Born March 20, 1946, in Williamsport, he was a son of the late Albert and Geraldine (Worthington) Gruver.

Tim was a graduate of Muncy High School and worked as a meat cutter for the former Don Waltman's...

Sep 17, 2024

Rachel Ann Derr, 86, of Montgomery, died Tuesday, September 17, 2024 at her home surrounded by family.

Born September 24, 1937 in White Deer Township, she was the daughter of the late Harry E. Sr. and Florence Ann (Musser) Bostain.  She and her husband, William E. Derr were married Sep. 2, 1972. Together they celebrated 36 years...

Sep 17, 2024

Gary L. “Butch”  Shook, 81, of Montgomery, went to be with his Lord on Tuesday, September 17, 2024 at his home surrounded by family.

Born May 28, 1943 in Parkers Landing, he was a son of the late Albert and Virginia (Fair) Shook. On November 8, 1996 he married the former Lana D. Wertz, who preceded him...

Sep 16, 2024

Lisa Jansen-King, 60, of Lewisburg, passed peacefully on Monday, September 16, 2024, at Geisinger Medical Center in Danville. She was enveloped by the love of her family and the sound of music—two of the things that brought her the most joy.

Born on October 28, 1963, Lisa was the beloved daughter of the late Werner and Charlotte...

Sep 4, 2024

Roland E. Thomas, Jr., 64, of Trout Run, died Wednesday, September 4, 2024 at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville.

Born April 27, 1960 in Corry, PA, he was a son of the late Roland E. Sr. and Tyrella (Pringle) Thomas. On November 23, 1985, he married the former Georgea A. Pepperman, who survives. Together they celebrated 38 years...

Sep 2, 2024

Robert L. “Bob” Shuey Jr., 73, of Montgomery, died on Monday, September 2, 2024, at home with his family by his side.

Born January 7, 1951, in Lock Haven, he was a son of the late Robert and Lois (Hayes) Shuey. On April 20, 1974, he married the former Deborah Mann, who survives. Together they celebrated 50...

Sep 1, 2024

Roger M. Kahler, 65, of Montandon, died Sunday, September 1, 2024,at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville.

Born November 15, 1958, in Muncy,he was a son of William K. and Nancy A. (Waltman) Kahler, who both survive.

Roger was a 1977 graduate of Montgomery Area High School and attended the former Williamsport Area Community College, focusing on...

Sep 1, 2024

Donna M. Middlesworth, 85, lifelong resident of Montgomery, died Sunday, September 1, 2024 at the Gatehouse, Williamsport.

Born July 18, 1939 in Montgomery, she was a daughter of the late Kenneth and Esther (King) Bower. On December 12, 1959 she married William R. Middlesworth. Together they celebrated 58 years of marriage before his death Aug. 16, 2018....

Aug 27, 2024

Joyce E. (Dyer) Osman, 92, of Northumberland, passed away on Tuesday, August 27, 2024, at Nottingham Village, Northumberland.

Born in Sunbury on February 27, 1932, Joyce was the daughter of the late Harvey E. and Annabelle (Wynn) Dyer.  On September 20, 1953, she married her high school sweetheart, the late Donald R. Osman.

Following graduation...

Aug 25, 2024

Marshal M. Frye, 76, of Muncy, died Sunday, August 25, 2024 at his home.

Born February 22, 1948 in Muncy, he was a son of the late Max D. and Martha E. (Berriman) Frye. On November 20, 1971, he married the former Debbie Kurtz, who survives. Together they celebrated 52 years of marriage.

Marshal was...

Aug 25, 2024

Coritha A. Muckelmann, 90, of Montgomery, died on Sunday, August 25, 2024, at home with her family by her side.

She was born in Noxen, PA, on March 2, 1934, a daughter of the late Woodrow and Anna (Mullen) Lamoreaux.  On April 9, 2008 she married Ronald Muckelmann, who survives.

Coritha was a 1952 graduate...

Aug 25, 2024

Jane E. Bitler, 61, of Muncy, died Sunday, August 25, 2024 at her home with family by her side.

Born June 11, 1963 in Williamsport, she was a daughter of Howard R. Wodrig, who survives, and the late Connie  M. (Marshall) Wodrig.

Jane worked for various local manufacturers through the years, most recently being Andritz,...

Aug 16, 2024

Steven R. Wall, 74, of Muncy, died on Friday, August 16, 2024. He passed peacefully surrounded by love.

Steve was born June 28, 1950, in Peoria, Illinois, son of the late Clara H. Wall of Muncy and the late Jack D. Wall.

He was a 1968 graduate of Muncy High School.

Steve will...

Aug 14, 2024

Rose Mary McIntosh, 70, most recently of Sunbury, died Wednesday, August 14, 2024 at her home.

Born May 26, 1954, she was a daughter of the late Charles and Iva May (Truman) McIntosh.

Rose was a graduate of high school and worked in nursing.

She enjoyed attending church on Sunday and paint by...

Aug 13, 2024

Virginia Mae “Ginny” Lucas, 85, of Lewisburg, passed away peacefully Tuesday, August 13, 2024 at Evangelical Community Hospital, Lewisburg surrounded by her loving family.

She was born July 10, 1939 in Sunbury, a daughter of the late Michael E. and Gertrude J. (Smith) Pope. On November 28, 1964 she married Dennis E. “Denny” Lucas, who survives.  Together...

Aug 11, 2024

Ruth A. Newman, 76, of Muncy, died Sunday, August 11, 2024, at UPMC, Muncy.

Born September 13, 1947 in Cherry Twp., Sullivan County, she was a daughter of the late C. Kenneth and Irene (Fassett) Rood.  On August 2, 1980 she married Sam Newman, who survives.  Together they celebrated 44 years of marriage.

Ruth attended...

Aug 10, 2024

Theresa Ann Konkle, 86, of South Williamsport, died Saturday, August 10, 2024 at the Gatehouse, Williamsport.

Born February 28, 1938 in South Williamsport, she was a daughter of the late Paul J. and Alice (Walter) Bower.  On March 17, 1993 she married James L. Konkle, who survives.  Together they celebrated 31 years of marriage.

Theresa...

Aug 8, 2024

H. Ellen Hill, 81, of Hughesville, died Thursday, August 8, 2024 at the home of her daughter.

Born May 8, 1943 in Lake Hurst, NJ, she was a daughter of the late Clyde E. and Dorothy (Lucas) Brownlee. On July 24, 1971 she married Theodore C. “Ted” Hill. Together they celebrated 44 years of marriage before his...

Aug 6, 2024

James W. Engel, 57, of Williamsport, died unexpectedly on Tuesday, August 6, 2024 at UPMC, Williamsport.

Born July 29, 1967 in Williamsport, he was a son of the late Herman and Helen Engel.  On May 5, 1990 he married the former Jennifer A. Burgett, who survives.  Together they celebrated 34 years of marriage.

James was...