OBITUARIES

Aug 18, 2023

Grant W. “John” Barto, 87, of Watsontown, died Friday, August 18, 2023 at Evangelical Community Hospital, Lewisburg.

He was born July 25, 1936 in Williamsport, a son of the late Grant and Mildred (Feister) Barto. He married the former Joan H. VanKirk. Together they celebrated 29 years of marriage before her death August 28, 1994.

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Aug 12, 2023

Austin R. Rothfuss, 29, of Muncy, died Saturday, August 12, 2023 in Williamsport.

Born February 23, 1994, in Lewisburg, he was the son of Ray E. Rothfuss, III, and Marti I. Davis.

Austin attended Warrior Run School District.  He worked for his father at Rothfuss Race Car Chassis as a mechanic and a welder.

Aug 12, 2023

Gilbert W. Bettendorf, 90, of Lewisburg, died Saturday, August 12, 2023 at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville.

Born December 19, 1932 in Chicago, IL, he was a son of the late Paul and Helen (Witt) Bettendorf. On July 3, 1959 he married the former Martha Kline and together they celebrated 64 years of marriage.

Gilbert graduated...

Aug 10, 2023

David Eugene Erdley, 79, of Montoursville, died Thursday, August 10, 2023 at Williamsport South Nursing Center.

He was born March 6, 1944 in Lewisburg, a son of the late Clarence and Mary (Griffith) Erdley. On April 27, 1968 he married the former Yvonne Hartman, who survives. Together they celebrated 55 years of marriage.

David was...

Aug 9, 2023

Marian L. King, 95, formerly of Sullivan County and most recently of Montoursville, died Wednesday, August 9, 2023 at Williamsport North.

Born April 19, 1928 in Sullivan County, she was a daughter of the late Benjamin and Delia (Peterman) Stiger. On June 29, 1946 she married Donne L. King, who survives.

Together they celebrated 77...

Aug 9, 2023

Renee Lynn Magee, 68, formerly of Brockway and most recently of Muncy, passed away Wednesday, August 9, 2023 at Muncy Place.

Born July 2, 1955 in Brownsville, she was a daughter of the late James and Marlene (DeSatnik) Boyle.

Renee graduated from Brockway High School.  She worked as a mold maker at Brockway Glass.

Aug 9, 2023

Madaleine June French, 88, of New Columbia, died Wednesday, August 9, 2023 at Watsontown Nursing and Rehab.

She was born in Watsontown on July 8, 1935 a daughter of the late Grant and Mary (Bennett) Arnold.  In 1953 she married Lee Jake French, who passed away in 1984.

Madaleine lived her entire life in the...

Aug 7, 2023

Victoria Anne Burrows, 73, of New Columbia, died Monday, August 7, 2023 at Watsontown Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.

Born September 29, 1949 in Lewisburg, she was a daughter of the late Robert and Jennie (Rider) Young. On July 24, 1971 she married Wayne E. Burrows. Together they celebrated 52 years of marriage.

Victoria was a...

Aug 6, 2023

Jessica Lyn Orr, 33, of Muncy, died unexpectedly at home on Sunday, August 6, 2023.

Born December 9, 1989, in Camarillo, CA, she was the daughter of David and Teresa (Shaw) Orr.

Jessica attended Muncy schools and graduated from PA Charter School. She was a graduate of Empire Beauty School, Williamsport, receiving her cosmetology license....

Jul 31, 2023

Dale Lee Martin, 70, of Hughesville, died Monday, July 31, 2023 at UPMC Williamsport.

Born July 23, 1953 in Muncy, he was a son of the late Robert L. and Audrey (Snyder) Martin. On June 11, 1976 he married the former Barbara Swisher, who survives. Together they celebrated 47 years of marriage.

Dale was a...

Jul 30, 2023

Tharifah Wenrich Born March 20th,1959 Died July 30th, 2023

Tharifah was born in Singapore, the youngest of 7 children. As a young child, she was always rebellious and outgoing. During her high school years, she excelled in field hockey & track and field.

At 21 Tharifah began her career as a flight attendant, taking her...

Jul 26, 2023

In loving memory: Shari A. Hamilton- Wilson

It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of Shari A. Hamilton- Wilson, 62, of New Columbia, on July 26th 2023 at 7:29am.

She was born on April 28, 1961, a daughter of Alberta (Hamm) Hamilton and Norman Hamilton. She married Donald Wilson on August 22, 2002....

Jul 25, 2023

Sally M. (Bonawitz) Bilby, died Tuesday, July 25, 2023 at UPMC Susquehanna, Williamsport.

Born April 20, 1950 in Muncy, she was the daughter of the late John and Dorothy (Grimm) Bonawitz. She married Woodrow “Woody” Bilby. Together they celebrated 43 years of marriage.

Sally attended Montgomery schools. She worked for many years sewing at the...

Jul 25, 2023

Gary D. Mosteller, Sr., 65, of Watsontown, died Tuesday, July 25, 2023 at his home.

He was born April 4, 1958 in Williamsport, a son of Viola (Hipple) Mosteller and the late David Mosteller.  On March 17, 2009 he married the former Cindy Albertson, who survives.  Together they celebrated 14 years of marriage.

Gary was...

Jul 22, 2023

Karen Gallos Tamdang, 50, of Muncy, died Saturday, July 22, 2023 at her residence.

Born March 9, 1973, in Salvacion, Buenavista, Guimaras, Philippines, she was a daughter of the late Protacio and Lucia (Gallos) Tamdang.

Karen was a graduate of Central Philippines University where she earned her Bachelors’ Degree as a Registered Nurse.  She worked...

Jul 22, 2023

Holli Jo Quinn, 62, of Williamsport, passed peacefully on Saturday, July 22nd, 2023, at her home.

Born January 7th, 1961 in Muncy, she was a daughter of the late Emerson “J.R.” Bardo and survived by Beverly “Peach” (Bair) Bardo.

Holli was a graduate of Muncy High School, Class of 1979, where she moved on from...

Jul 21, 2023

Christina Van Buskirk, 74, of Millerstown, Pennsylvania died July 21, 2023 after a courageous battle with a sudden illness.

Christina was born September 27, 1948 in Baltimore, Maryland, a daughter of Harvey and Betsy Powers.  The family moved to Lewisburg in 1949.  Christina was a 1966 graduate of Lewisburg Area High School.  She married her best friend...

Jul 14, 2023

Robert B. “Rob” Cook, 70, of Lewisburg, died at home on Friday, July 14, 2023 after a long illness that he faced with tremendous courage, humor and grace. Rob loved his family, his friends and his community, and will be greatly missed.

Son of the late Bobbie and Beth (Erieg) Cook of Lock Haven, PA, Rob is...

Jul 13, 2023

Charles A. “Pete” Wright, 83, a lifetime resident of Turbotville, and most recently of Connecticut, has gone to be with his heavenly father on July 13, 2023, joining his wife and eldest son.

Born March 19, 1940, in Watsontown, he was a son of the late Boyd and Marie (Gauger) Wright.  He and his wife, the former...

Jul 12, 2023

Donna R. Bower, 76, of Jersey Shore, died Wednesday, July 12, 2023 at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville.

Born September 16, 1946 in Jersey Shore, she was a daughter of the late Charles Isaac Rudolph and Ruth R. (Miller) Prince. On August 2, 1964 she married John A. Bower, Sr., who survives. Together they celebrated 58 years of...