OBITUARIES

Feb 18, 2022

David “Dave”  Wagner, 66, of Muncy, died Friday, February 18, 2022 at Williamsport North.

Born October 17, 1955 in Luverne, MN, he was a son of the late Alfred J. and Darlene S. (Walter) Wagner. On October 20, 1995 he married the former Brenda Little, who survives. Together they celebrated 26 years of marriage.

Dave...

Feb 14, 2022

Archie S. Varone, 61, of Milton, passed away on February 14, 2022 at Evangelical Community Hospital, Lewisburg.

He was born on June 6, 1960 in Hackensack, NJ a son of Catarina (Bosco) Forshay.  On June 18, 1983 he married the former Jane Bavitz, who survives.  Together they celebrated 38 years of marriage.

Archie was a...

Feb 13, 2022

RoseMarie Schluter, 90, of Lewisburg, passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 13, 2022 at her daughter’s home in Sonoma, California.  RoseMarie was born on May 7, 1931.  She was the daughter of Frank and Anna Piserchia.

RoseMarie was born and raised in Jersey City, New Jersey.  Her grandparents owned a saloon, and her father was a grocer. ...

Feb 13, 2022

Beverly Ann Bower, 92, of South Williamsport died Sunday, February 13, 2022, at her home surrounded by her family.

Born August 22, 1929, in South Williamsport, she was a daughter of the late Lloyd and Lillian (Pentz) Webb.  On April 16, 1947, at St. Lawrence Catholic Church, she married the love of her life, Paul Vincent Bower,...

Feb 12, 2022

Derwin H. Krouse, 89, of Montandon, passed away Saturday, February 12, 2022 at Evangelical Community Hospital, Lewisburg.

He was born in Selinsgrove on December 8, 1932 a son of the late James and Blanche (Herman) Krouse.  On November 24, 1956 he married his wife, the former Ida Mae Fisher, who preceded him in death on March 3,...

Feb 8, 2022

James N. “Jim” Fry, 84, of Cogan Station, died Tuesday, February 8, 2022 at Embassy of Loyalsock.

He was born August 8, 1937 in Milton, a son of the late Wilson and Hazel (Watson) Fry. In 2015 he married the former Donnette Tubbs, with whom he spent 28 years together.

Jim graduated from the Williamsport...

Feb 6, 2022

Jennifer Ivy Jude Barton, (Thomas), 50, formerly of Montgomery, passed away February 6, 2022 at her home in Warrington, PA.

Jennifer was born February 26, 1971, in Montgomery to Richard D. Thomas Jr. and Vicki Gill.

Jennifer was an accomplished athlete through a good portion of her life. At 9 and 10 she competed in...

Feb 3, 2022

Jack E. Zimmerman, 71, of Muncy, passed away on February 3, 2022 at the Gatehouse, Williamsport.

He was born on January 5, 1951 in Williamsport, a son of the late William “Red” and Audrey (Walters) Zimmerman.  On August 25, 1984 he married the former Janet Guisewhite, who survives.  Together they celebrated 37 years of marriage.

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Feb 2, 2022

Arlin G. Honaker, 83, of Lewisburg passed away Wednesday morning, February 2, 2022 at Riverview Manor, following a spirited battle with cancer.

She was born March 29, 1938 in Milton, a daughter of the late Harold and Kathryn (Clemens) Gearhart.  On January 11, 1975 she married Rev. Albert N. Honaker, Jr. who preceded her in death.  Arlin...

Feb 1, 2022

Elva Lois Johnson, 85, of Lewisburg, died Tuesday, February 1, 2022 at Evangelical Community Hospital, Lewisburg.

Elva was born October 3, 1936 in Sugarloaf, a daughter of the late Willis Raymond and Edna Elvina (Roth) Knelly.  On June 3, 1958 she married James Johnson, who survives.  Together they celebrated 63 years of marriage.

After graduating...

Jan 31, 2022

Arnold “Arnie” Lee Rider, 82, of Muncy, died Monday, January 31, 2022 at his home surrounded by his family.

Born March 20, 1939 in Sullivan county, he was a son of the late Albert S. and Mabel Ione (Bennett) Rider. On March 11, 1960 Arnie married the former Martha L. Cipriani and together they celebrated nearly 62...

Jan 29, 2022

Mark I. Rummel, 93, of Muncy, died on Saturday, January 29, 2022 at Williamsport South Rehabilitation and Nursing Center.

Born May 9, 1928 in Jackson Twp, Dauphin County, he was a son of the late Charles and Catherine (Corsvitz) Rummel.  On November 4, 1962 he married the former Gloria Kauffman, who preceded him in death on May...

Jan 29, 2022

Richard L. Buck, 76, of Hughesville, passed away on January 29, 2022 after an extended illness.

He was born on September 24, 1945 in Lycoming County, a son of the late Henry and Effie (Farnsworth) Buck.  On May 1, 1971, he married Lucille A. Ferrell.  Together they celebrated 50 years of marriage.

Besides his wife,...

Jan 27, 2022

Leah (Bailey) Bingaman, 92, of New Berlin, died Thursday, January 27, 2022 at Riverwoods, Lewisburg.

She was born May 17, 1929 in Snyder County, a daughter of the late Clarence and Ethel (Hummel) Bailey.  On April 11, 1948 she married Richard “Skip” Bingaman who preceded her in death on June 17, 2012.  Together they celebrated 64 years...

Jan 26, 2022

Michael Joseph Delaney, 83, of Winfield, PA died Wednesday, January 26, 2022, at home, as he wished, with his sister Marita and his beloved dog, Casey, by his side.

Michael was born in Scranton, on March 16, 1938, to William Edward Delaney, originally from Pittston, and Marion Rafferty Delaney from Scranton.

He graduated from the...

Jan 21, 2022

William Fowler, son of Hollis and Ruth Fowler, sister of Catherine Payn, and uncle of Daniel Payn and Alyson Platzer, passed away on January 21st in Lewisburg.

William was an expert backgammon player and loved finding new friends to play a game or two. He enjoyed listening to music and singing. He always had a great joke...

Jan 21, 2022

Thomas E. Weller Sr., 78, of Beaver Springs, died Friday, January 21, 2022 at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville.

Born December 15, 1943 in Lewisburg, he was a son of the late Charles and Helen (Catherman) Weller.

Tom served honorably in the United States Navy, and later worked as a truck driver for many years.

Jan 21, 2022

Anna M. Michael, 86, of Muncy, died Friday, January 21, 2022 at UPMC Susquehanna, Williamsport.

She was born May 31, 1935 in Galeton. On February 10, 1956 she married Neal Michael and together they celebrated 40 years of marriage before his death on April 2, 1996.

Anna worked as a sewer at various sewing factories...

Jan 20, 2022

Beatrice D. Park, 88, of Watsontown, died Thursday, January 20, 2022 at Watsontown Nursing and Rehab center.

She was born January 27, 1933 in Williamsport a daughter of the late Clarence and Geraldine Kinney.  She married James L. Park on October 8, 1960 and together they celebrated 59 years of marriage before his death on June 3,...

Jan 20, 2022

William L. “Bill” Pearson, 74, of Watsontown, died on Thursday, January 20, 2022 at Evangelical Community Hospital, Lewisburg.

Born February 6, 1947 in Johnstown, he was a son of the late William Pearson and Lillian (Bittner) Dick.  On May 26, 2007 he married the former Wendy Byers, who survives.  Together they celebrated 14 years of marriage.