OBITUARIES

Michael James Runkle Sr.

Sep 19, 2021

Michael James Runkle Sr., 66, of Watsontown, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, September 19, 2021.

Michael was born December 29, 1954 in Danville, he was the son of the late LaMar Robert and Betty Jane (Waigold) Runkle.  On August 21, 1982 he married his grade school sweetheart Rosemary Fisher.  Together they celebrated 39 years of marriage.

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Michael "Stu" Frey

Sep 18, 2021

Michael “Stu” Frey, 66, of Watsontown, died Saturday, September 18, 2021.

Born September 11, 1955 in Lewisburg, he was a son of the late Carroll and Beverly  Frey.

Stu was a 1974 graduate of Warrior Run High School.

He was a trustee of the Shakespeare Rod and Gun Club.

Stu enjoyed...

Harry T. "Bud" Hamilton

Sep 17, 2021

Harry T. “Bud” Hamilton, of Allenwood, passed away peacefully on September 17th at the age of 58, after a long courageous battle surrounded by loved ones who will continue to honor his legacy by living their lives to the fullest.

He was born February 2, 1963 in Lock Haven, a son of William Hamilton, of Allenwood and...

Martha M. Edkin

Sep 16, 2021

Martha M. Edkin, 92, of Falls Creek, formerly of Washingtonville, died Thursday, September 16, 2021 at Penn Highlands Hospital, DuBois.

Born December 12, 1928 in Muncy, she was a daughter of the late James F. and Bertha L. (Bower) Feigles. On August 5, 1948 she married Ludrick T. “Ludy” Edkin, who preceded her in death June 29,...

Robin Rebecca Agnone

Sep 15, 2021

Robin R. Agnone, 43, of Williamsport, died Wednesday, September 15, 2021 at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville.

Born September 6, 1978 in Williamsport, she was a daughter of the late Jacquelyn (Wiser) Agnone and William D. Agnone, who survives.

Robin was a 1996 graduate of Montgomery High School. She received an associate degree in applied science...

Terry L. Weaver

Sep 15, 2021

Terry L. Weaver, 74, of Watsontown, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Wednesday, September 15, 2021, at his home surrounded by family.

Born on December 31, 1946, he was the only child of the late Merle and Mary Louise (Newton) Weaver.  On June 5, 1966, he married the former Judy Hurst, who survives,...

Gregory D. Booen

Sep 14, 2021

Gregory D. Booen, 68, of Watsontown, died Tuesday, September 14, 2021 at UPMC Susquehanna, Williamsport.

Born July 4, 1953 in Great Falls, Montana, he was the son of the late Dale and Millicent (Holum) Booen.

Gregory was a 1971 graduate of Great Fall High School.  He served honorably in the United States Navy and later...

Diane Madelyn Sampsell

Sep 13, 2021

Diane Madelyn Sampsell, 74, of New Columbia, died Monday, September 13, 2021 at Evangelical Community Hospital, Lewisburg.

She was born September 19, 1946 in Ashland, Kentucky, a daughter of the late Ralph Wells and Madelyn (Tannler) Smith.

Diane was a 1965 graduate of Lewisburg High School.

She enjoyed watching older T.V. shows and...

Donald E. Waltman

Sep 5, 2021

Donald E. “Don” Waltman, Jr., 78, of Allenwood, died Sunday, September 5, 2021 at his home.

Born June 29, 1943 in Williamsport, he was the son of the late Donald E. Sr. and Kathryn (Schooley) Waltman.

Don was a 1961 graduate of Montgomery High School. He served honorably with the National Guard during the Vietnam...

Richard J. "Webby" Webb

Sep 5, 2021

Richard J. “Webby” Webb, 85, of Montgomery, died Sunday, September 5, 2021 at UPMC Susquehanna, Williamsport.

Born November 15, 1935 in Williamsport, he was the son of the late Carlton and Bertha (Sauers) Webb. On Oct. 6, 1962 he married the former Estella Knouse, who survives. Together they celebrated 58 years of marriage.

Webby was...

Shirley J. "Zebe" Zeiber

Sep 2, 2021

Shirley J. “Zebe” Zeiber, 85, of Milton, passed away peacefully in her sleep Thursday, September 2, 2021 at her home.

She was born January 21, 1936 in Milton, a daughter of the late LaRue and Candace (Koser) Rowe. On December 23, 1966 Shirley married John W. Zeiber and together they celebrated 51 years of marriage, before his...

John C. Burley

Aug 31, 2021

John C. Burley, 88, of Muncy, died Tuesday, August 31, 2021 at the Gatehouse, Williamsport.

Born March 6, 1933 in Montgomery, he was a son of the late Kenneth and Lila (VanHorn) Burley.

John served honorably with the U.S. Army during the Korean War. He worked as a machinist and retired from the Seattle Shipyards,...

Richard William Cotner

Aug 31, 2021

Richard W. “Dick” Cotner, 77, of Pennsdale, died Tuesday, August 31, 2021 at his home.

Born May 17, 1944 in Bloomsburg, he was the only child of George C. and Ann (Covert) Cotner. On July 11, 1964, he married the former Jane Johnson, who survives. Together they celebrated 57 years of marriage.

Dick was a...

Frances M. Dougherty

Aug 28, 2021

Frances M. Dougherty, 90, of Lewisburg, died Saturday, August 28, 2021, at home with family by her side.

She was born July 24, 1931, in Bryn Mawr, and raised in Clarksboro, NJ, a daughter of the late Elmer and Florence (DeRemigio) Clayman. On November 27, 1954, she married Jack Dougherty, who survives.Together they celebrated 66 years of...

Ruth S. Kostenbader

Aug 26, 2021

Ruth S. Kostenbader, 96, of Lewisburg, died Thursday, August 26, 2021 at Nottingham Village, Northumberland.

She was born November 15, 1924 in Mifflinburg, a daughter of the late Harry and Merna (Chapman) Stuck. On December 26, 1948 she married Clark H. Kostenbader, who preceded her in death in 1973.

Ruth was a 1942 graduate of...

Ralph D. Balliet

Aug 25, 2021

Ralph D. Balliet, 85, of Muncy, died Wednesday, August 25, 2021 at the Gatehouse, Williamsport.

Born May 16, 1936 in Muncy, he was a son of the late Domer and Kathryn (Tate) Balliet.  On June 7, 1957 he married the former Dorothy Marie Bryan who preceded him in death.

Ralph was a 1954 graduate of...

Kenneth G. Cragle

Aug 23, 2021

Kenneth G. Cragle, 67, of Lewisburg, passed away on Monday, August 23, 2021 at Buffalo Valley Assisted Living, Lewisburg.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Jane M. Cragle.

Services will be held privately at the convenience of the family.

Mac D. Lowe Jr.

Aug 22, 2021

The best father in the world, Mac D. Lowe, Jr., 67, of Muncy, died unexpectedly Sunday, August 22, 2021 at his home.

Born October 20, 1953 in Muncy, he was the son of the late Mac D. Sr. and Lillian (Feigles) Lowe.

Mac was a 1971 graduate of Muncy High School. Earlier in life, he...

Jacqueline Miller

Aug 22, 2021

Jacqueline M. “Jackie” Miller, 65, of Lewisburg, died Sunday, August 22, 2021 at home with her family by her side.

She was born October 20, 1955 in Johnstown, a daughter of the late Leo and Gloria (Gehlmann) McGuirk. On July 2, 1977, she married Garry Miller, who survives. Together they celebrated 44 years of marriage.

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Robert J. Gillette Jr

Aug 20, 2021

Robert J. “Rob” Gillette, Jr., 67, of Muncy, died unexpectedly Friday, August 20, 2021.

Born July 29, 1954 in Lycoming County, he was the son of the late Robert J. Sr. and Lillie R. (McKinney) Gillette. On Oct. 20, 2018 he married the former Debra Dunn, who survives. Together they celebrated two years of marriage.

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