OBITUARIES

Dec 15, 2023

Phyllis Jean (Bastian) Kennedy, 91, of Montgomery, passed away on Friday, December 15, 2023 at the Williamsport Home.

Born August 23, 1932 in Elimsport, she was a daughter of the late Sylvester “Earl” Bastian and former Mary Edna White. On December 14, 1973 she married T. William Kennedy who predeceased her on October 25, 2019. Together they...

Dec 14, 2023

Linda M. Haynes-Fry, 78, of Hughesville, died Thursday, December 14, 2023 at Muncy Place.

She was born September 5, 1945 in Muncy, a daughter of the late Leon Houseknecht and Pauline (Kepner) McClain. On February 2, 1991 she married Kenneth Fry, and together they celebrated 28 years of marriage before his death on March 13, 2019.

Dec 12, 2023

Marlin M. Wertman, 86, of Muncy, passed away Tuesday, December 12, 2023 at Valley View Nursing Center, Montoursville.

Born March 12, 1937 in Montgomery, he was a son of the late Van Dorn, Sr. and Alberta E. (Fritz) Wertman. On June 30, 1957 he married the former Naomi F. Vandine. Together they celebrated 66 years of marriage....

Dec 11, 2023

Barbara J. Michael, 75, of Danville, died Monday, December 11, 2023 at Grandview Nursing and Rehab Center.

She was born September 10, 1948 in Muncy, a daughter of the late John E. and Harriet A. (Bower) Day.

Barbara was a 1966 graduate of Danville High School. She began her career as a nursing assistant at...

Dec 9, 2023

Albert Edward Cox, Jr., 82, of Lewisburg, passed away December 9, 2023, after a brief illness.

A native of Ft. Lauderdale, Florida and a graduate of Florida State University, he served at eight duty stations within the Federal Prison System and in a variety of institutional and administrative management positions. After retiring from the federal system in...

Dec 4, 2023

Robert L. Davidson, 68, of Muncy, died Monday, December 4, 2023 at UPMC, Williamsport.

He was born August 25, 1955 in Williamsport, a son of the late James Davidson and Shirley (Brittain) Sheesley. On July 9, 1977 he married the former Penny Baysore, who survives.  Together they celebrated 46 years of marriage.

Robert attended Muncy...

Dec 1, 2023

Chester M. Jacobs, 75, of Muncy, died Friday, December 1, 2023 at UPMC Muncy.

He was born December 16, 1947 in Muncy, a son of the late Murray R. and Laura (Whitmoyer) Jacobs. On December 31, 1967 he married the former Linda Stone, who preceded him in death November 2, 2012. Together they celebrated 44 years of...

Nov 26, 2023

Alice A. Keefer, 76, of Muncy, died Sunday, November 26, 2023 at Mountain View, Coal Township.

Born December 13, 1946 in Staten Island, NY, she was a daughter of the late Frank McCarthy and Alice Sternielo. On August 19, 2008, she married Dennis L. Keefer, who survives. Together they celebrated 15 years of marriage.

Alice...

Nov 24, 2023

Lisa A. Snyder, 54, of Muncy, died peacefully Friday, November 24, 2023 at the Gatehouse, Williamsport.

Born March 19, 1969 in Sunbury, she was a daughter of the late Clarence E. Wolfgang, Sr. and Lois F. (Gross) Wolfgang, who survives. On May 6, 1995 she married Charles H. “Charlie” Snyder, Jr. Together they celebrated 28 years of...

Nov 19, 2023

Debra Kay “Debbie” Woodside, 72, of Muncy, passed away peacefully Sunday, November 19, 2023 at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville.

Born August 1, 1951 in Williamsport, she was a daughter of the late William A. and Dorothy I. (Feigles) Breneisen. On June 27, 1970 she married Robert E. “Woody” Woodside, who survives. Together they celebrated 53 years of...

Nov 19, 2023

Wanda Y. Rodriguez Marrero, 58, of Lewisburg, died Sunday, November 19, 2023 at Evangelical Community Hospital, Lewisburg.

Born April 28, 1965 in Santurce, Puerto Rico, she was the daughter of the late Javier Rodriguez Ferrer and Idalia Marrero Santiago, who survives.  On July 16, 1988 she married Angel Manuel Ortiz Laureano, who survives.

Wanda graduated...

Nov 12, 2023

Susann M. Peters, 79, of Selinsgrove went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, November 12, 2023, surrounded by the love of her family at Geisinger Medical Center in Danville after courageously battling leukemia with the same fierce determination, strength, and resiliency that she had modeled and instilled in the countless lives she had impacted over her lifetime....

Nov 12, 2023

Pamela J. Wagner, 88, of Milton, went home to her Lord and Savior on Sunday, November 12, 2023, at Grandview Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Danville.

Born November 6, 1935 in Muncy, she was the daughter of the late Dr. Denzil K. and Joyce E. (Snepp) King.

Pam was a 1953 graduate of Milton High School.  ...

Nov 8, 2023

Thomas E. Weaver, 78, of Muncy, died on Wednesday, November 8, 2023 at the Gatehouse, Williamsport.

Born October 26, 1945 in Montgomery, he was a son of the late Phelps M. and Naomi M. (Brame) Weaver.

Tom previously worked at the former Montgomery Mills, and later retired from Weis Markets, Muncy.

He was...

Nov 6, 2023

Lois M. Geiser, 91, of Montandon, walked into the arms of Jesus on Monday, November 6, 2023 at Nottingham Village, Northumberland.

Born February 11, 1932, in Lewisburg, she was the daughter of the late George H. and Erma B. (Culp) Derk. On August 24, 1958 she married David W. Geiser, who survives. Together they celebrated 65 years...

Nov 5, 2023

Nancy J. Buck, 86, a longtime resident of Watsontown, passed away peacefully at home with her family by her side on Sunday, November 5, 2023 after a long illness.

Born May 15, 1937 in White Deer, she was a daughter of the late Henry and Ida Mae (Prowant) Bastian.  On December 26, 1956 she married Norman E....

Nov 4, 2023

Alma L. Reitz, 96, a longtime resident of Muncy, died Saturday, November 4, 2023 at Wolf Run Village, Hughesville.

Born May 21, 1927 in Muncy, she was a daughter of the late Chester and Mildred (Michael) Smith.  On March 31, 1951 she married Donald James Reitz, who predeceased her on September 4, 2013.  Together they celebrated 62...

Nov 1, 2023

Jill E. Derr, 66, of Watsontown, died Wednesday, November 1, 2023 at her house.

Born June 27, 1957 in Watsontown, she was a daughter of the late William Moore and Nancy (Fisher) Massoloti. On July 15, 1995 she married Dennis Derr, who survives. Together they celebrated 28 years of marriage.

Jill was graduate of Warrior...

Nov 1, 2023

David M. Alexander, 78, of Muncy, died Wednesday, November 1, 2023 at the Gatehouse, Williamsport.

Born October 10, 1945 in Muncy, he was a son of the late Frank and Agnes (Warren) Alexander.  On June 4, 1970 he married the former Kay M. Mundrick, who predeceased him on May 29, 2023.  Together they celebrated nearly 53 years...

Oct 31, 2023

Robert E. “Skinner” McManigal, 92, of Pennsdale, went to be with his Lord on Tuesday, October 31, 2023 at Muncy Place.

Born September 27, 1931 in Lock Haven, he was a son of the late Robert and Lena (Schlock) McManigal.  On December 15, 1949 he married the former Janet M. Rogers, who predeceased him on February 27,...