OBITUARIES

Jan 14, 2021

Neal Woodruff, 95, a loving husband and father, gifted teacher, lover of literature and jazz, conservationist, and community leader, passed away Thursday, Jan. 14, 2021, in Lewisburg, from complications of COVID-19.

Over the course of his long life, Neal was a good friend to many people. He was a kind person with a generous spirit and a...

Jan 14, 2021

The Rev. Michael R. Gardy, 76, of Muncy, died and left his earthly pain and suffering to be restored in the arms of our heavenly father on Thursday, January 14, 2021 at UPMC, Williamsport, after three days in intensive care.

He was born June 6, 1944 in Hazleton, where he was raised, a son of the late...

Jan 14, 2021

Ricky L. Wertz, 64, of Muncy, died Thursday, January 14, 2021 at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville.

Born November 11, 1956 in Williamsport, he was a son of the late William Sr. and Fern (Entz) Wertz. On March 19, 1976, he married the former Treslynn Long, who preceded him in death June 26, 2018 . Together they celebrated...

Jan 12, 2021

William “Earl” Stogner, 80, of Lewisburg, died unexpectedly Tuesday, January 12, 2021 at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville surrounded by his family.

He was born February 18, 1940 in Rockingham, NC, the son of the late Wilbur and Annie (Roberts) Stogner. On September 17, 1960, he married the former Joyce Robeson, who survives. Together they celebrated 60 years...

Jan 10, 2021

Brenda L. Hausammann, 62, of Hughesville, died unexpectedly Sunday, January 10, 2021 at UPMC Susquehanna, Williamsport.

Born October 6, 1958 in Williamsport, she was a daughter of the late Patrea A. (Chamberlain) Allen and Rex P. Allen, of Williamsport. On April 17, 1982 she married Kurt Hausammann Jr., who survives. Together they celebrated 38 years of marriage....

Jan 9, 2021

Catherine “Katie” DeCarlo, 49, of Heatherbrooke Estates, Muncy, died Saturday, January 9, 2021 at her home.

Born March 2, 1971 in Philadelphia, she was a daughter of the late Robert A. Meehan and Catherine T. (Saurman) Meehan, of Muncy. On October 30, 2011 she married Stephen C. “Artie” Decarlo, who preceded her in death May 14, 2019....

Jan 5, 2021

Larry C. Rider, 77, of Muncy, died Tuesday, January 5, 2021 at the Gatehouse, Williamsport.

Born August 25, 1943 in Moreland Twp., Lycoming County, he was a son of the late Arche Warren and Orrel (Temple) Rider. On June 24, 1967, he married the former Judy Nixon, who survives. Together they celebrated 53 years of marriage.

Jan 5, 2021

Charles John Colocino Jr., 68, formerly of Williamsport, died Tuesday, January 5, 2021 at his daughters home in Jersey Shore.

Born March 10, 1952 in Williamsport, he was a son of the late Charles John Sr. and Edna May (Dewald) Colocino .

John graduated from Williamsport High School, and later from the former Williamsport Area...

Jan 3, 2021

Audrey L. Baylor, 96, of Lewisburg, died Sunday, January 3, 2021 at Nottingham Village, Northumberland, PA.

She was born September 1, 1924 in Jersey Shore, a daughter of the late Clarence and Jennie (Geary) Livingston. On January 19, 1946 she married H. Daniel Baylor, who preceded her in death February 1, 2007. Together they celebrated 61 years...

Jan 1, 2021

Robert W. “Bob” Berger, 86, of Lewisburg, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, January 1, 2021.

He was born February 11, 1934 in Lewisburg, the son of the late Paul and Hazel (Pennycoff) Berger.  On July 11, 1954 he married the love of his life, the former Kaye Yost, who survives.  Together they celebrated 66 wonderful years of...

Dec 29, 2020

Philip Reynolds McCarthy, 98, husband, father, brother, church and community volunteer died Tuesday, December 29, 2020 at Heritage Springs Memory Care, Lewisburg PA,

He was born January 24, 1922 in Flatbush, Brooklyn, NY, with its tree-lined streets, twenty minutes from the beach, his forever hometown. He was a son of the late Harold Reynolds and Eugenia (Marshall)...

Dec 29, 2020

Max S. Stackhouse, 83, of Muncy, died Tuesday, December 29, 2020 at his home surrounded by his family.

Born July 26, 1937 in Muncy, he was a son of the late Fred B. and Mary E. (Moyer) Stackhouse. On Dec. 4, 1986 he married the former Jessalee Fogelman, who survives. Together they celebrated 34 years of marriage....

Dec 28, 2020

John L. Vanatta, 87, of Muncy, passed away Monday evening, December 28, 2020 at the Muncy Place.

He was born May 21, 1933 in Williamsport, a son of the late George and Sarah (Sheets) Vanatta.

John was a graduate of Mifflinburg High School. He served in the United States Navy from 1951 to 1955. John...

Dec 25, 2020

Virginia L. Ott, 85, of Muncy, died Friday, December 25, 2020 at the Williamsport Home.

Born August 14, 1935 in Muncy, she was the daughter of the late Roland and Margaret (Blaikie) Bartlow. On June 11, 1955 she married Howard “Howdie” Ott, who preceded her in death Dec. 13, 2015. Together they celebrated 60 years of marriage....

Dec 25, 2020

Thelma M. Deitrick, 85, of New Columbia, died on Friday, December 25, 2020 at Riverwoods, Lewisburg.

She was born September 2, 1935 in Lewisburg, a daughter of the late Edwin and Dorothy (Douple) Sampsell.  On June 29, 1952 she married William F. Deitrick, who preceded her in death January 31, 1994.

Thelma attended Montgomery schools....

Dec 23, 2020

Eugene H. “Gene” Fedder, 91, of Montoursville, died on Wednesday, December 23, 2020 at UPMC Susquehanna, Williamsport.

Born August 18, 1929 in Muncy, he was a son of the late William H. and Clara E. (Bennett) Fedder.  On April 15, 1950 he married the former Donna L. Smith, who survives. Together they celebrated 70 years of marriage....

Dec 21, 2020

Linda M. VanBuskirk, 71, of Lewisburg, died unexpectedly Monday, December 21, 2020 at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville.

She was born July 12, 1949 in Lewisburg, the daughter of the late John “Ed” and Kathryn (Zong) Heintzelman. On April 13, 1974, she married James VanBuskirk, who survives. Together they celebrated 46 years of marriage.

Linda was...

Dec 18, 2020

Karen M. Morgan, 78, of Lewisburg, passed away peacefully on Friday, December 18, 2020 at Riverwoods, Lewisburg. She was stricken with Parkinson’s in early 2019 and subsequently diagnosed with MSA shortly thereafter. She never gave up, fighting the disease each and every day until her very last breath.

She was born June 17, 1942 in Lewisburg, the...

Dec 14, 2020

Sheila Barlow O’Brien passed away on December 14, 2020 at the age of 90. From Key Largo, FL and Muncy, PA, she spent her last days at the Heritage Springs Memory Care facility in Montoursville, PA.

Sheila was born in 1930 in the United Kingdom as the second daughter of Horace Victor Barlow and Violet Layman Barlow....

Dec 14, 2020

Lloyd E. Rheam, 87, of Sunbury, died Monday, December 14, 2020 at Embassy of Hearthside, State College.

He was born November 26, 1933 in Decatur Twp., Mifflin County, the son of Lloyd Sr. and Mabel (Clayton) Rheam. On June 15, 1954 he married the former Shirley Lepley, who survives. Together they celebrated 66 years of marriage.