OBITUARIES

Jul 15, 2022

Lamar D. “Tex” Campbell Sr., 83, of New Columbia, died Friday, July 15, 2022 at UPMC, Williamsport.

Born February 15, 1939 in Sunbury, he was a son of the late Ellsworth and Dorothy (Shaffer) Campbell.

Tex, more recently known as “River”, worked as a truck driver for various companies, and later retired from Bard Trucking....

Jul 14, 2022

Keith W. Kibby, 64, of Muncy, died Thursday, July 14, 2022 at the Gatehouse, Williamsport.

Born May 4, 1958 in Muncy, he was a son of the late Elton L. Jr. and Caroline C. (Erdman) Kibby.

Keith attended Hope Enterprises.

He was  a kind and gentle soul with a big smile for anyone...

Jul 10, 2022

Glen R. Bell, Sr., 85, of Lewisburg, died Sunday, July 10, 2022 at Evangelical Community Hospital, Lewisburg.

He was born September 21, 1936 in Lewisburg, a son of the late Marlin and Mary E. (Mitch) Bell. On November 1, 2003 he married the former Raeona Briggs, who survives. Together they celebrated 18 years of marriage.

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Jul 7, 2022

Joan M. Landis, 61, of New Columbia, went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Thursday, July 7, 2022 at Geisinger Medical Center.

She was born June 13, 1961 in Lancaster, the daughter of Jerry L. and Janice M. (Denlinger) Moore, of Winfield. On October 25, 1980 she married P. Dennis Landis, who survives....

Jul 5, 2022

Peggy L. Biles, 90, formerly of Montgomery and most recently of Milton, died Tuesday, July 5, 2022 at Evangelical Community Hospital, Lewisburg.

Born April 27, 1932 in Williamsport, she was a daughter of the late Arthur and Laura (Moody) Cowher.  On December 31, 1949 she married Theodore “Ted” Biles who preceded her in death on October 1,...

Jul 4, 2022

Virginia “Gin” Hauck, 76, of Watsontown passed away Monday, July 4, 2022 at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville.

She was born May 15, 1946 in Lewisburg, a daughter of the late William and Erma (Prowant) Wertz.  On October 16, 1966 she married Richard Hauck who preceded her in death July 16, 1997.  Together they celebrated 31 years of...

Jun 28, 2022

Mary Catherine Kashner, 72, formerly of Muncy and most recently of Hughesville, died Tuesday, June 28, 2022 at Wolf Run Village, Hughesville.

Born September 3, 1949 in Williamsport, she was a daughter of the late Richard J. Smith and Harriet J. (Steele) and John Renninger.  On October 13, 2007 she married Dean Kashner who survives. Together they...

Jun 27, 2022

Keith Stiger, 66, of Bradenton, Florida, native of Muncy, died peacefully on Monday, June 27, 2022, with his wife Sara Dodge and stepson Gregory at his side.  Born on September 24, 1955, in Williamsport, he was a son of the late Roy W. Stiger and the late Yvonne F. (Larson) Stiger.

Keith graduated from high school in...

Jun 24, 2022

Barry L. Auman, 61, of Milton, passed away Friday, June 24, 2022 at Evangelical Community Hospital, Lewisburg.

He was born August 13, 1960 in Lewisburg, a son of the late Alice Smith.

Barry was a 1980 graduate of Midd-West High School. He most recently worked in maintenance for Watsontown Trucking.

Jun 24, 2022

Brian A. Michael, 52, of Montoursville, died Friday, June 24, 2022 at his home after a courageous battle with esophageal cancer.

Born February 23, 1970 in Bloomsburg, he was the son of Charles Michael and the former Deborah Mazol. He and his wife, the former Kristine M. Columbine, were married October 12, 1991. Together they celebrated 30...

Jun 23, 2022

Lt. Col. William E. Corson, 85, of Muncy, passed away on Thursday, June 23, 2022 at Heritage Springs, Montoursville.

Born in Muncy on November 1, 1936, he was the son of the late Woodrow W. and Marjorie R. (Hitesman) Corson. On July 2, 1960, Bill married the former Ann E. Merritt, who preceded him in...

Jun 18, 2022

Florence E. “Flo” Campbell, 80, of Muncy and formerly of Hughesville, died Saturday, June 18, 2022 at Williamsport North Rehab and Nursing Center.

Born February 3, 1942 in Williamsport, she was a daughter of the late Cyrus Gervase and Mary Elizabeth (Miller) Staggert.  She married Orvis “Bud” Campbell who preceded her in death on May 23, 2002....

Jun 12, 2022

Max E. Bieber, 78, of Watsontown, died Sunday, June 12, 2022 at Riverwoods, Lewisburg.

Born August 28, 1943 in South Williamsport, he was a son of the late Raymond E. and Emma Dorothy (Voneida) Bieber. On October 26, 1968 he married the former Terry J. Vollman, who preceded him in death Feb 11, 2014. Together they celebrated...

Jun 11, 2022

Sarmite Kalnins Judson, 75,  passed away in her home surrounded by family on June 11, 2022.

Born in a refugee camp in Mannheim, Germany on January 24, 1947, she was the daughter of the late Laima Tetins (Ozols) Kalnins and Arvids Kalnins. Her family lived in the camp for six years after being forced out of their...

Jun 10, 2022

Nancy J. Reed-Pauling, 72, of Montoursville, formerly of Hughesville, died Friday, June 10, 2022 at UPMC Susquehanna, Williamsport.

Born September 9, 1949 in Muncy, she was a daughter of the late Bryson and Madeline (Smith) Reed. On October 8, 1982, she married Larry Pauling, who survives. Together they celebrated 39 years of marriage.

Nancy was...

Jun 9, 2022

Nelson B. Silverstrim, Jr., 97, of South Williamsport, a former resident of the Nippenose Valley Village, died Thursday, June 9, 2022 at Embassy of Loyalsock, Montoursville.

Born December 17, 1924 in Williamsport, he was a son of the late Nelson B. Sr. and Ethel (March) Silverstrim. Nelson was married to his first wife, the former Doris Webb,...

Jun 8, 2022

Lettie A. Davis, 80, of Milton, died Wednesday, June 8, 2022 at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville.

Born October 27, 1941 in Hazleton, she was a daughter of the late Paul M. and Lettie P. Davis.

Lettie received her bachelor’s degree in Environmental Education from Penn State University and her Master’s of Education from the University...

Jun 6, 2022

Kim M. “Cuda” Smith, 67, of Muncy, died Monday, June 6, 2022 at the Gatehouse, Williamsport.

Born October 30, 1954 in Muncy, he was a son of the late W. Kimber and Joanne (Clark) Smith. On October 5, 1991 he married Susan E. Woodley, who survives. United in love and life, they were partners for 46 years,...

Jun 6, 2022

Lake L. Hartman, 90, of Milton, died, Monday, June 6, 2022 at Watsontown Health and Rehabilitation Center.

Lake was born April 3, 1932 in Kelly Crossroads, Union County, a son of the late Melvin C. and Lana (Fritz) Hartman.  On December 18, 2017 he married Donna (Zimmerman) Hommel, who survives. Together they celebrated 4 years of marriage...

May 30, 2022

Wendy Sue Little, 53, of Watsontown, died Monday, May 30, 2022 at Evangelical Community Hospital, Lewisburg.

Born November 7, 1968 she was a daughter of the late Clarence E. Schaeffer and Mary K. (Fisher) Schaeffer, who survives.  She married Jerry Little, who survives.

Wendy was a 1986 graduate of Warrior Run High School.  She worked...