OBITUARIES

Apr 25, 2022

Dixie L. Jamison, 68, of Montgomery, died Monday, April 25, 2022 at the Gatehouse, Williamsport.

She was born May 24, 1953 in Muncy, a daughter of the late Oliver R. and Anna E. (Golder) Chestnut.  In 1989 she married Harold G. Jamison, who preceded her in death in 1994.

Dixie was a 1971 graduate of...

Apr 25, 2022

Yvonne L. Stiger, 93, of Muncy, died Monday, April 25, 2022 at Wolf Run Village, Hughesville.

Born December 18, 1928 in Williamsport, she was a daughter of the late LaVerne and Faye (Lord) Larson.  On November 25, 1950 she married Roy W. Stiger who preceded her in death on June 30, 2018.  Together they celebrated 67 years...

Apr 22, 2022

Joyce A. Koch, 85, of Montoursville, died Friday, April 22, 2022 at her daughter’s home.

Born June 22, 1936 in Williamsport, she was a daughter of the late Allen Raymond and Augusta Elizabeth (West) Mertz.

Joyce earned her associates degree in library science at Maricopa Community College, Phoenix, AZ. She then worked for the John...

Apr 20, 2022

Clara J. Miller, 79, of Muncy, died peacefully with her family by her side Wednesday, April 20, 2022 at the Gatehouse, Williamsport.

Born December 17, 1942 in Huntersville, she was a daughter of the late Paul Rife Schaeffer, Sr. and Clara M. (Buck) Schaeffer, AKA, Elsie C. Buck. She and her husband, Bernard L. Miller, celebrated 57...

Apr 18, 2022

Jean M. Hester, 93, of Muncy, died Monday, April 18, 2022 at Geisinger Medical Center, Muncy.

Born September 1, 1928 in Muncy, she was a daughter of the late Frank R. and Bertha E, Skooglund Youtz.

Jean was a graduate of Muncy High School and received her Master’s in Education from Lycoming College.She worked as...

Apr 17, 2022

Shirley E. Gilbert, 100, of Northumberland, found everlasting peace on Sunday, April 17, 2022 at Nottingham Village, Northumberland.

She was born February 9, 1922 in New York City, NY, the only child of the late Alfred and Charlotte (Mathison) Singer.  On December 19, 1942 she married Robert E. Gilbert, who preceded her in death on April 9,...

Apr 6, 2022

Judith A. Horn, 81, of Muncy, died peacefully Wednesday, April 6, 2022 at her home.

Born July 2, 1940 in Williamsport, she was a daughter of the late William A. Sr. and Doris C. “Dodie” (Criswell) Holmes.

Judith was a 1958 graduate of Montgomery High School. She worked at the West Company, Montgomery and later...

Apr 2, 2022

Michael F. “Mike” Gates, 63, of New Columbia, died Saturday, April 2, 2022 as a result of an automobile accident.

Mike was born October 5, 1958 in Lewisburg, a son of the late Lloyd E. and Madeline M. (Turner) Gates. On August 13, 1994, he married the former Cindy Zeek, who survives. Together they celebrated 27 years...

Apr 2, 2022

Mary J. Yarger, 93, of Lewisburg, died Saturday, April 2, 2022 at Buffalo Valley Lutheran Village, Lewisburg.

She was born July 26, 1928 in Ellsinore, Missouri, a daughter of the late William and Emily Ethel (Pierce) Eddington.  On September 3, 1949 she married Curvin “Shorty” Yarger, who preceded her in death on November 19, 2000.  Together they...

Mar 31, 2022

Linda L. Poust, 78, of Shamokin Dam, died Thursday, March 31, 2022 at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville.

She was born March 13, 1944 in Lewisburg, a daughter of the late Sherman and Lois (Fetter) Denius.  She was married to Thomas Poust, who preceded her in death.

Linda was a 1962 graduate of Milton High School. ...

Mar 28, 2022

Doretta L. (Shultz) Middlesworth, 93, of Montgomery, passed away unexpectedly Monday, March 28, 2022 at her home surrounded by her family.

Born February 4, 1929 in Bloomsburg, she was a daughter of the late Ford Cole & Elizabeth Caroline (Switzer) Shultz.

Doretta attended Turbotville schools. She worked for the former Montgomery Mills for 20 years...

Mar 26, 2022

Martha B. Rathmell, 84, of New Berlin, passed away Saturday, March 26, 2022.

She was born January 18, 1938 in Milton, a daughter of the late Harvey Sr. and Mary (Weaver) Bowersox.  On July 21, 1956 she married Roy L. “Pop” Rathmell who preceded her in death on February 23, 2019.  Together they celebrated 62 years of...

Mar 18, 2022

Loretta M. Burrey Roberson, 91, of Lewisburg died Friday, March 18, 2022, Riverwoods, Lewisburg.

Born October 18, 1930 at their Vicksburg home, she was a daughter of the late Luther E. and Hazel (Bergenstock) Burrey. Prior to marriage, Loretta was employed at Donehower’s Store, Lewisburg and for a few years after her marriage at Losey & Co.,...

Mar 11, 2022

Ruth M. Hall Engle, 87, of Montgomery, died on Friday, March 11, 2022 at her home surrounded by family.

Born February 8, 1935 in Montgomery, she was a daughter of the late William and Alice (Pentz) Morehart.  On August 16, 1952, she married her first husband, William L. Hall III, who preceded her in death in 1979. ...

Mar 11, 2022

John William Okkerse, 93, of Lewisburg, passed away Friday, March 11, 2022 at his home.

He was born September 13, 1928 in Cleveland, OH, a son of the late Jacob and Jessie (Heinz) Okkerse.  On July 11, 1952 he married the love of his life, the former Marylou Mathies who preceded him in death on March 24,...

Mar 6, 2022

Robert K. Prince, 86, of Lansdale, died on Sunday, March 6, 2022 at his home.

Born May 23, 1935 in Queens, NY, he was a son of the late Frederick and Margaret (Trickle) Prince.

Robert was a graduate of Newton High School, Queens, NY, and worked as an engineer for M Lader Company and AEL...

Mar 6, 2022

Roberta J. “Bobby” Gautsch, 84, of Muncy, died Sunday, March 6, 2022 at UPMC Muncy, surrounded by her loving family.

Born August 11, 1937, she was a daughter of the late Robert and Marjorie (Taylor) Artley . On July 5, 1957, she married John E. Gautsch, who preceded her in death Nov. 10, 2010. Together they celebrated...

Mar 6, 2022

Shirley Seibert Muffly, 90, of Muncy, went to be with her Lord and Savior Sunday, March 6, 2022 at UPMC Muncy.

Born May 17 1931 in Williamsport, she was the daughter of the late Dr. Paul R. Seibert and Lena Mae (VanNordstrand) Seibert. On December 22, 1951 she married James L. Muffly, who survives. Together they celebrated...

Mar 2, 2022

Ann E. Wilson, 88, of Muncy and Lewisburg, died Wednesday, March 2, 2022 at the Geisinger Medical Center, Danville.

Born September 19, 1933 in Philadelphia, she was a daughter of the late Charles and Ethelyn (Painter) Cramer. In 1955 Ann married Robert J. Wilson, and together they celebrated 46 years of marriage, before his death in 2001....

Mar 1, 2022

Tom Stewart, 69, passed away peacefully, Tuesday, March 1, 2022 at home with his family by his side after a valiant fight with cancer.

Tom was born to Jack and Elmira Jeanne (Spratley) Stewart in September 1952. Tom was a 1970 graduate of Jenkintown High School. In August of 1984 he married Betsy (Sands) Stewart and together...