OBITUARIES

Jan 26, 2023

Owen A. Aukema, 74 of Danville, Pa., formerly of Sussex, NJ, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, January 26, 2023, to be with his Lord and Savior. He was born on March 31, 1948, to Owen and Henrietta (Huizinga) Aukema. On August 15, 1975, he married the former Anna Mae Jaeger, who survives along with his two sons,...

Jan 26, 2023

Kathryn A. “Kitty” Bittenbender, 90, formerly of Bangor, more recently of Watsontown, passed away Thursday, January 26, 2023 at Grandview Nursing and Rehab, Danville.

She was born November 3, 1932 in Bangor, a daughter of the late Nevin I. and Evelyn B. (Keat) Deitz.  On May 17, 1964 she married Robert S. Bittenbender who preceded her in...

Jan 21, 2023

Lenora May Heywood, 73, of Montandon, died Saturday, January 21, 2023 at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville.

She was born September 27, 1949 in Alleghany County.

On July 22, 1983 she married Clint Heywood, who survives. Together they celebrated 39 years of marriage.

Lenora enjoyed raising and caring for her family, especially spending time...

Jan 16, 2023

David B. Plotts, 70, of Watsontown, died on Monday, January 16, 2023 at Grandview Nursing and Rehabilitation, Danville.

Born August 11, 1952 in Danville, he was a son of the late A. Larue, Jr. and Evelyn (Moore) Plotts.

David was a 1971 graduate of Warrior Run High School.  He served honorably in the United States...

Jan 12, 2023

Linda K. Shemory, 61, of Watsontown, died Thursday, January 12, 2023 at UPMC, Harrisburg.

Born March 22, 1961 in Lewisburg, she was a daughter of the late Paul and Carlene (Feigles) Fornwalt.  On April 10, 2002, she married Boyd Shemory, who survives.  Together they celebrated 20 years of marriage.

Linda was a 1979 graduate of...

Jan 12, 2023

Richard F. “Dick” Buck, 84, of Muncy, passed away on Thursday, January 12, 2023 at UPMC, Williamsport.

Born July 1, 1938 in Montgomery, he was a son of the late Richard D. and Roberta (Hagenbuch) Buck.

Dick was a graduate of Montgomery High School.  He worked for many years as an electrician.

Dick...

Jan 7, 2023

Steven John Staib, 58, of Muncy, died Saturday, January 7, 2023 in Lewisburg.

Born May 22, 1964 in Lewisburg, he was a son of the late Robert H. Staib and Angeline M. (Giunta) Staib, who survives.

Steven was a 1982 graduate of Muncy High School. He received an associate degree from the former Williamsport Area...

Jan 7, 2023

Shirley L. Bower, 91, of Montgomery, died Saturday, January 7, 2023 at Heritage Springs, Montoursville

Born February 3, 1931 in Montgomery, she was the only child of the late Franklin and Carrie (Buss) Whidden. On November 4, 1951, she married John C. “Sonny” Bower, Jr. who preceded her in death Mar. 28, 2013.  Together they celebrated 61...

Jan 6, 2023

Florence Mildred (Stuber) Vaitl, 87, of Lewisburg, Pennsylvania passed away suddenly in her home on Friday, January 6, 2023. She was born on February 5, 1935, in Ephrata to Esther (Mohler) and Harold Stuber. Prior to moving to Lewisburg, she was a long-time resident of Ephrata in Lancaster County.

Florence was preceded in death by her first...

Jan 6, 2023

Wilma F. Mattioli, 97, of Lewisburg, PA passed away Friday, January 6, 2023 at her home.

She was a daughter of the late William P. Forrester and Eva (Cox) Forrester, of Greenville and Mauldin; SC. Wilma married Anthony J. Mattioli, of Lewisburg and Nanticoke, PA, who predeceased her August 1, 1969.

Wilma graduated at the...

Jan 4, 2023

Mary J. (Parise) Prigitano, 86, formerly of Muncy, died Wednesday, January 4, 2023 at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville.

Born August 17, 1936 in Mount Kisco, NY she was a daughter of the late Anthony and Betty (Wertz) Parise. On May 18, 1958 she married George J. Prigitano who preceded her in death on August 5, 1991.

Jan 2, 2023

Barry L. Murray, 75, of Williamsport, died Monday, January 2, 2023 at UPMC, Williamsport, with his family by his side.

He was born January 21, 1947 in Shamokin, a son of the late Edward and Mildred (Weitzel) Murray.

Barry received a Life Underwriters fellowship through Metlife and worked as a financial representative for Comprehensive Financial...

Jan 2, 2023

Carolle L. Bender, 88, formerly of Muncy, died Monday, January 2, 2023 at Milton Health and Rehab.

Born August 20, 1934 in St. Paul, MN, she was a daughter of the late Myers and Vivian (Pitcher) Piercy. She and her husband, Richard D. Bender, celebrated 25 years of marriage before his death.

Carolle graduated high...

Dec 31, 2022

Fred F. Murray, 85, Formerly of Elimsport Rd., Montgomery, and most recently of Milton, died Saturday, December 31, 2022 at Evangelical Community Hospital, Lewisburg.

Born November 13, 1937 in Turbotville, he was a son of the late Carroll and Helen (Keener) Murray.  On November 14, 1959 he married the former JoAnn Page, who survives.  Together they celebrated...

Dec 30, 2022

Elwood “Al” W. Snyder, 91, of Milton, passed away Friday, December 30, 2022, at Nottingham Village, Northumberland.

Born March 23, 1931 in Sunbury, he was a son of the late Henry J. and Verdia-Fianna (Roush) Snyder. On July 25, 1949 he married the former Alice Marie Satteson and together they celebrated 68 years of marriage, before her...

Dec 30, 2022

Thomas D. Snyder, 80, of Montgomery, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, December 30, 2022 at his home.

He was born May 13, 1942 in Blossburg, a son of the late Thomas F. and Ruth (Hall) Snyder.  He married the former Linda A. Young, who survives.

Tom retired after many years working for the former West...

Dec 29, 2022

Chad C. “Dibz” LaForme, 42, of Montgomery, died Thursday, December 29, 2022 at UPMC Susquehanna, Williamsport.

Born May 31, 1980 in Muncy, he was a son of Wayne LaForme and the late Ann (Bartlow) LaForme.

Chad was a graduate of Montgomery High School. He worked for several local construction companies, most recently Best Quality Builders,...

Dec 28, 2022

Gladys E. Fawcett, 94, of Lewisburg, died Wednesday, December 28, 2022 at her daughter’s home surrounded by her family.

She was born February 14, 1928 in Birch Run, Michigan, a daughter of the late Frank and Gertrude (Sproul) Cooper. On April 13, 1946 she married Harold Fawcett, who preceded her in death March 14, 1991. Together they...

Dec 28, 2022

“Only ( by dying as a human being ) could ( Christ ) set free all who have lived their lives as slaves to the fear of dying (Hebrews 2:15 NLTranslation Holy Bible).Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord (Revelation 14:13).”

(Quotations below are from the New American Standard Bible. Words in italics are added...

Dec 24, 2022

Daniel J. Fisher, Sr., 55, of New Columbia, passed away Saturday, December 24, 2022 at home with his family by his side.

He was born March 18, 1967 in Williamsport, a son of the late Joseph and Lillian (Anderson) Fisher.

Daniel worked various jobs, most recently working as a mechanic for Day’s Mowers & Small...