OBITUARIES

Jun 22, 2023

Howard R. Soffel, 88, a former longtime resident of Huntersville, PA died Thursday, June 22, 2023, at Martinsburg VA Community Living Center, Martinsburg, WV.

Born May 21, 1935 in New York City, New York he was the son of the late Howard Taft Soffel and Jessie (Wilson/Schmidt) Cockren. He married the former Agnes Elizabeth Liddell. Together they...

Jun 20, 2023

Judith D. Miller, 83, a long time resident of Muncy, died Tuesday, June 20, 2023 surrounded by her family at the home she shared with her daughter in South Carolina.

Born January 17, 1940 in Syracuse, NY, she was the daughter of the late Charles and Gertrude (Sherman) Durant.

Judith was the class president and...

Jun 19, 2023

Terry Wayne Reynolds, 70, of Lewisburg, died Monday, June 19, 2023, at Evangelical Community Hospital, Lewisburg.

He was born March 27, 1953, in Memphis, Tennessee. Terry was a son of the late Charles Reynolds. On February 24, 1978, he married Patricia (nee. Cates), who survives. Together they celebrated 45 years of marriage.

Terry served honorably...

Jun 19, 2023

Richard Alexander Chalmers, age 77, died Monday, June 19, 2023 at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville.

Born on May 2, 1946, in Philadelphia, PA, he was the son of the late William Chalmers and the late Mary Elizabeth (Pangburn) Chalmers. He is survived by his wife, Dawn (Ranck) Chalmers who together celebrated 24 years of marriage on January...

Jun 18, 2023

Sarah Hays Bubb Bruch died on June 18, 2023, at her residence in Muncy, PA. She was 98.

Sally was born in Williamsport, PA and was the daughter of Hugh Jackson Bubb and Ann Phillips Bubb. In her early years, she enjoyed summers at Camp Cedar Pines and spending time riding horses. She became a baseball fan...

Jun 16, 2023

Donald F. “Don” Wilson, 90, of Muncy, died Friday, June 16, 2023 at Muncy Place.

Born November 9, 1932 in Milton, he was a son of the late Donald F. and Harriet (Zettlemoyer) Wilson. On Nov. 4, 1955 he married the former Althea R. Sones, who preceded him in death April 29, 2017. Together they celebrated 61...

Jun 9, 2023

Robert H. “Bob” Wetzel, of Montoursville, passed away Friday, June 9, 2023.

Born in Salona, Clinton County, he lived there for the next eighteen years. Upon graduation from Mill Hall High School, he moved to the Shore Area of New Jersey. Bob began working at the Long Branch Trust, following his interest in finance.

In...

Jun 9, 2023

JoAnn Furek, 88, of Hughesville, died Friday, June 9th, 2023, at her home surrounded by her family.

Born February 20th, 1935, in Glen Lyon, she was the daughter of the late Stanley and Helen (Sokoloski) Isdepski. On November 15th, 1958, she married George Vincent Furek. Together, they celebrated 60 years of marriage before his death on December...

Jun 8, 2023

Charles R. “Charlie” Wright, 85, of Montgomery, died on Thursday, June 8, 2023, at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville, surrounded by his family.

Born June 9, 1937, in Old Lycoming Township, he was a son of the late W. Malcolm and Loie L. (Barto) Wright. On October 27, 1989, he married the former Sandra Golder, who survives. Together...

Jun 5, 2023

James D. Swisher, 74, of Williamsport, died unexpectedly from an infection Monday, June 5, 2023 at UPMC Williamsport.

Born June 7, 1948 in Williamsport, he was a son of the late Dorsey and Bessie (Warren) Swisher.

James was a graduate of Loyalsock High School. He served honorably in the U.S. Air Force during the Vietnam...

Jun 3, 2023

Betty Louise Cook, 94, of Market Street, Lewisburg, passed away Saturday, June 3, 2023, at Riverwoods, Lewisburg.

She was born March 20, 1929, the only child of the late Edward Gundy and Anna (Stamm) Cook.

Betty was a graduate of Lewisburg High School in 1946 and the State Beauty School, Williamsport in 1947. She and...

Jun 2, 2023

Louis A. Dantonio Jr., 96, of Allenwood, passed away on Friday, June 2, 2023 at home surrounded by his loving family.

Born on July 28, 1926 in Astoria, NY, he was a son of the late Louis Sr. and Maude (Bower) Dantonio.  On October 22, 1949 he married the former Betty M. Wertman, who predeceased him on...

May 29, 2023

Kay M. Alexander, 74, of Muncy, died Monday, May 29, 2023 at Heritage Springs, Montoursville.

Born August 4, 1948 in Williamsport, she was a daughter of the late Kenneth and Martha (Tyler) Mundrick. On June 4, 1970 she married David Alexander, who survives.  Together they celebrated nearly 53 years of marriage.

Kay was a 1966...

May 28, 2023

John W. Magyar, 74, of Montgomery, died Sunday, May 28, 2023 at his home surrounded by his family.

Born January 12, 1949 in Kansas City, MO, he was the son of the late Joseph D. and Marjorie A. (Welch) Magyar. On January 12, 1992, he married the former Roxanne Richardson, who survives. Together they celebrated 31 years...

May 23, 2023

David Allan Young, 82, of Lewisburg, died Tuesday, May 23, 2023 at Evangelical Community Hospital, Lewisburg.

Born February 8, 1941 in Aurora, IL, he was a son of the late Justin Theodore and Mildred Alana (Boehlen) Young. On June 20, 1973 he married the former Renna Mae Gutshall, who survives. Together they celebrated nearly 50 years of...

May 20, 2023

Mary Ellen Kapp, 81, a longtime resident of the area, and formerly of Philadelphia, died Saturday, May 20, 2023 at the Gatehouse, Williamsport.

Born October 11, 1941 in Philadelphia, she was a daughter of the late Thomas and Caroline (VanCamp) VanFossen.

After graduating high school in Philadelphia, Mary served honorably in the United States Army. ...

May 17, 2023

Vincent J. Chirdon, 64, of Hughesville, passed away Wednesday, May 17, 2023 at the Gatehouse, Williamsport, after a short battle with cancer.

Born June 21, 1958 in Muncy, he was a son of the late Leonard R. and Marjorie J. (Ring) Chirdon. He and  his companion, Linda Brady, enjoyed spending the past 36 years together.

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May 10, 2023

Sherman L. Barto Sr., 73, of Muncy, died Wednesday, May 10, 2023 at UPMC, Williamsport.

He was born March 6, 1950 in Muncy, a son of the late Howard and Arbutis (Musselman) Barto.  On June 24, 1978 he married the former Janice Shade, who survives.  Together they celebrated 44 years of marriage.

Sherman served in...

Apr 29, 2023

Lawrence J. “Larry” Hornberger, 57 of Mazeppa, died Saturday, April 29, 2023 at his home.

He was born September 29, 1965 in Philadelphia, a son of the late Lillie Mae (Gibbons) Hornberger and Lawrence G. Hornberger, who survives. On June 15, 1996 he married the love of his life, the former Rhonda Day, who survives.

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Apr 27, 2023

Xavier Jonathon Smith, 19, of Muncy, died Thursday, April 27, 2023 at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville.

Born May 20, 2003 in Williamsport, he was a son of Earl Smith III and Sylviesue (Emerick) Smith, who survive.

Xavier attended Muncy High School and was a member of the 2023 graduating class.

He was an...