OBITUARIES

Oct 18, 2020

Vicki L. Felmey, 60, of Winfield, died on Sunday, October 18, 2020 at Evangelical Community Hospital, Lewisburg.

She was born November 12, 1959 in Sunbury, a daughter of the late Donald Richard Holtzapple and Connie Lou (Miller) Van Horn, who survives.  Her husband, Kermit Felmey Jr., also survives.

Vicki graduated from Selinsgrove High School and...

Oct 14, 2020

L. Calvin Brooks, formerly of Williamsport, died on Wednesday, October 14, 2020 at Nottingham Village, Northumberland.

He was born on September 20, 1924 in Cascade Twp., a son of the late William and Frances (Triplett) Brooks.  He married the former Sarah Schmouder, who preceded him in death on October 8, 2020. Together they celebrated 71 years of...

Oct 13, 2020

Larry A. Miller, 83, of New Columbia, died peacefully Tuesday, October 13, 2020 at his daughter’s house where he had been living with her by his side.

He was born November 28, 1936 in New Berlin, a son of the late Archie and Florence (Mitchell) Miller.  On June 24, 1956 he married the former Wilma M. Stahley,...

Oct 10, 2020

Dolores M. Gates, 93, of Lewisburg, died on Saturday, October 10, 2020 at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville.

She was born on July 9, 1927 in Numidia, the daughter of the late Edward and Anna (Thomas) Unangst.  As a young girl, Dolores resided in Catawissa, where she graduated from high school.   She received a bachelor’s degree in music...

Oct 10, 2020

Anthony G. “Tony” Rizzo Jr., 92, of Muncy, died Saturday, October 10, 2020 at Muncy Place.

Born April 28, 1928 in Kelayres he was a son of the late Anthony G. Sr. and Mary (Choido) Rizzo.  On November 27, 1952 he married the former Arlene D. Kandarczyk who preceded him in death on October 2, 2019.  Together...

Oct 8, 2020

Sarah J. Brooks, formerly of Williamsport, died on Thursday, October 8, 2020 at Nottingham Village, Northumberland.

She was born on September 9, 1929 in Buttonwood, a daughter of the late Floyd and Irene (Bubb) Schmouder.  She married L. Calvin Brooks, who survives, and together they celebrated 71 years of marriage.

Sarah was a 1947 graduate...

Oct 5, 2020

Holly A. Malone, 64, of Watsontown, died Monday, October 5, 2020 at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville.

She was born January 22, 1956 in McEwensville, a daughter of the late Clarence Elmer Schaeffer and Mary Kathryn (Fisher) Schaeffer, who survives.

Holly attended Warrior Run Schools.  She worked at various local hotels, most recently the Quality Inn,...

Oct 4, 2020

Gary L Spiegel died peacefully at home in Lewisburg, on Sunday, Oct. 4, at the age of 78. Anyone who knew Gary enjoyed his light-hearted spirit. Born in Williamsport on Jan. 17, 1942, he was the son of the late Henry G. and Doris Remaley Spiegel. He graduated from Williamsport Area High School in 1960, and went on to...

Oct 4, 2020

Dorothy Jane Swank, 91, formerly of Benton and Williamsport, died Sunday, October 4, 2020 at the Muncy Place.

Born February 26, 1929 in Cherry Township, Sullivan County, she was a daughter of the late Charles Henry and Ethel Alice (Miller) Swank.

Dorothy graduated from Benton High School in 1946. In 1949 she graduated from the...

Oct 3, 2020

Lois W. Wertman, 87, of Muncy, entered eternal life with Jesus on Saturday, October 3, 2020, while surrounded by her family.

Born June 18, 1933 in Lock Haven, she was a daughter of the late Mahlon and Louise (Clark) Winder. She is survived by her loving husband, Paul “Will” Wertman, who she married on November 17, 1962....

Oct 2, 2020

Lisa Marie McBryan, 57, of Watsontown passed away Friday, October 2, 2020 at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville.

She was born July 25, 1963 in Bloomsburg, a daughter of Larry and Judy (Lawton) Pardoe, of Milton. On April 12, 1995 she married William McBryan, who survives. Together they celebrated 25 years of marriage.

Lisa was a...

Oct 1, 2020

Matthew W. Borys, 36, of Lewisburg, died unexpectedly on Thursday, October 1, 2020 at his home.

He was born on June 14, 1984 in Lewisburg, the son of William and Julie (Voneida) Borys, of Lewisburg.

Matthew was a life member of Christ’s Evangelical Lutheran Church, Lewisburg.

Matt was a 2003 graduate of Lewisburg...

Sep 26, 2020

Shirley M. McCarty, 85, a lifelong resident of Montgomery, died Saturday, September 26, 2020 at Evangelical Community Hospital, Lewisburg.

Born November 12, 1934 in Montgomery, she was the daughter of the late Carl L. and Mary C. (Hill) Foust. On September 1, 1951 she married Fred E. McCarty, who survives. Together they celebrated 69 years of marriage....

Sep 26, 2020

Darla Rose Marie Zimmers, 70, of Muncy, died Saturday, September 26, 2020 at the Gatehouse, Williamsport.

Born July 1, 1950 in Altoona, she was a daughter of the late Andrew and Pauline (Bradley) Binduga . On August 17, 1979 she married Barron Zimmers, who survives. Together they celebrated 41 years of marriage.

Darla was a...

Sep 22, 2020

Florendo T. Grieco, Sr., 90, formerly of White Plains, NY, died Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2020 at Muncy Place.

Born April 28, 1930 in White Plains, NY, he was a son of the late George and Teresa (Mercatante) Grieco. He married the former BettyJane Carmen, who preceded him in death in 1996.

Florendo was a graduate...

Sep 21, 2020

David R. Werner, 91, of Williamsport, died Monday, September 21, 2020 at the Gatehouse, Williamsport.

Born December 22, 1928 in Hilltown Township, a son of the late Irvin K. and Florence (Landis) Werner. On October 29, 1950, he married the former Kathryn Cullen, who survives. Together they celebrated nearly seventy years of marriage.

David was...

Sep 20, 2020

Earl L. Yoder, 92, a longtime resident of Watsontown, died on Sunday, September 20, 2020 at Buffalo Valley Lutheran Village, Lewisburg.

He was born October 11, 1927 in Watsontown, a son of the late Howard and Lera (Marshall) Yoder.  On February 20, 1949 he married the former Lois Sherman, who survives. Together they celebrated 71 years of...

Sep 19, 2020

John R. Hessel, 58, a longtime resident of Montgomery, died suddenly Saturday, September 19, 2020 at his home.

He was born September 20, 1961in Muncy, a son of the late Elmer and Dorothy (Shadle) Hessel. On August 20, 1983, he married the former Robin Adams, who survives. Together they celebrated 37 years of marriage.

John...

Sep 17, 2020

Theodore “Ted” Chappen, 64, of New Berlin died Thursday, September 17, 2020, peacefully at his home in New Berlin, Pennsylvania.

Born April 2, 1956 in Scranton, Pennsylvania, he was the son of the late Perry Chappen and Juana (Colovos) Chappen, who survives. On June 18, 1983 he married the former Margaret Wetmore, who survives, at Bucknell University’s...

Sep 17, 2020

Edward Emerson “Ned” Thomas, Jr., 81, loving father, grandfather, and great grandfather, died Thursday, September 17, 2020 at Heritage Springs Memory Care, Lewisburg, PA.

Ned was born on April 14, 1939 in Baltimore, MD, the son of the late Edward E. Thomas, Sr. and Doris (Jackson) Gibson.

Ned was a graduate of Towson High School...