OBITUARIES

Sep 14, 2019

Sandra K. Andrews, 73, of Bethlehem, died Saturday, September 14, 2019 at the Lehigh Valley Hospital.

She was born January 3, 1946 in Williamsport, the daughter of the late Thomas H. Sr. and Thelma K. (Overdorf) Waring. On March 22, 1969 she married Elwood “Pete” Andrews, who survives. Together they celebrated 50 years of marriage.

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Sep 9, 2019

Marina Digenakis, 37, of Muncy, passed away surrounded by her family Monday, September 9, 2019 at UPMC Susquehanna, Williamsport.

Born September 2, 1982 in Athens, Greece, she was the oldest daughter of Kimon Digenakis and Carol Ann (Ulrich) Digenakis, who survive.

Marina was a 2000 graduate of Muncy High School. She previously attended Bloomsburg University....

Sep 7, 2019

Emma K. Fertig, 90, of Lewisburg, died on Saturday, September 7, 2019 at Rolling Hills Healthcare and Rehab Center, Millmont.

She was born August 12, 1929 in Lewisburg, a daughter of the late Wesley and Blanche (Straub) Geiswite.  On June 15, 1948 she married Robert W. Fertig who preceded her in death on May 19, 2007.  Together...

Sep 7, 2019

Donald Leroy Phillips Sr., 86, of Milton, died Saturday, September 7, 2019 at Milton Nursing and Rehab Center.

He was born March 10, 1933 in Watsontown, a son of the late Clarence and Mabel Phillips.  On April 30, 1979 he married the former Edith Ann Hassinger, who preceded him in death on May 22, 2017.

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Sep 6, 2019

Elizabeth M. Milliron, 94, of Muncy, died Friday, September 6, 2019, at the Muncy Valley Hospital.

Born  December 9, 1924 in Williamsport, she was a daughter of the late Mervin and Etta Hall.  On May 19, 1962, she married Ralph C. Milliron, who survives.

Elizabeth was a graduate of Muncy High School.  She worked for...

Sep 6, 2019

Joan I. Hawaka Smith, 78, of Muncy, died Friday, September 6, 2019 at the Muncy Valley Skilled Nursing Unit.

Born on Easter day, April 13, 1941 in South Williamsport, she was a daughter of the late Arthur and Hilda (Yonkin) Martin.  On November 21, 2013 she married Allen L. Smith, who survives, and together they celebrated 5...

Sep 5, 2019

William B. “Bill” Zimmerman, Jr., 71, of Lewisburg, passed away on Thursday, September 5, 2019 at Evangelical Community Hospital, Lewisburg.

He was born April 16, 1948 in Lewisburg, the son of the late William B. and Joan (Millward) Zimmerman. On February 6, 1982, he married the former, Beverly Meiser, who survives. Together they celebrated 37 years of...

Sep 5, 2019

Charles “Charlie” Richard Alfred Fegley, 55, of Lewisburg, passed away on Thursday, September 5, 2019 at Evangelical Community Hospital, Lewisburg.

He was born May of 1964, a son of the late Ross V. Sr. and Marion L. (Young) Fegley. On May 13, 2018, he married Tamra Thomas, who survives.

Charlie was a 1982 graduate of...

Sep 5, 2019

Lois B. Finck, 87, of Finck Road, Montgomery, died peacefully at home on Thursday, September 5, 2019.

She was born May 21, 1932 in Allenwood, a daughter of the late John and Marjorie (Francisco) Brown.  On June 17, 1950 she married Franklin J. Finck who preceded her in death on September 28, 2010.  Together they celebrated 60...

Aug 30, 2019

Carmen R. Gillespie, 54, most recently of Lewisburg, died unexpectedly on Friday, Aug. 30, 2019, at her home. She was born June 17, 1965, in Ft. Rucker, Ala., a daughter of Lawrence and Gwen Gillespie of Virginia. She was married to Harold Bakst who preceded her in death Feb. 11, 2013. Carmen was the loving and devoted mother of...

Aug 24, 2019

Albert James (“Jim”) Bachman, 81, of Muncy, died unexpectedly Saturday, August 24, 2019, at his home.

Born January 31, 1938 in Muncy, he was a son of the late Charles A. and Hazel (Philips) Bachman. On Dec. 8, 1956 he married the former Deanna M. Haas, who survives. Together they celebrated 62 years of marriage.

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Aug 24, 2019

Bobby Gene McCreary, 95, of Montoursville, died Saturday, August 24, 2019 at the Gatehouse, Williamsport.

Born April 27, 1924 in Northumberland, he was a son of the late Harold M. and Catherine H. (Carr) McCreary. He and his wife, the former Gladys M. Whitmire, celebrated 55 years of marriage before her death Aug. 29, 2005.

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Aug 23, 2019

Anita Wenzel, 77, of Muncy, passed away on Friday, August 23, 2019, at the Muncy Valley Hospital.

She was born October 12, 1941 in Princeton, Newfoundland, Canada. She was a daughter of the late Llewellyn and Francis Prince. On December 21, 1963 she married David R. Wenzel. They celebrated 55 years of marriage.

Anita was...

Aug 15, 2019

Homer E. Coup, 82, of Milton, died Thursday, August 15, 2019 at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville.

He was born April 23, 1937 in Renovo, a son of the late LeeRoy and Emily (Mabus) Coup.

Homer attended school in Lewisburg.  He was well known for his 21 years of service as a bartender at the 40...

Aug 15, 2019

Claire I. Steele, 93, formerly of Cascade Twp., died Thursday, August 15, 2019 in Williamsport.

Born November 3, 1925 in Williamsport, she was a daughter of the late Frank S. and Mary (Dietz) Stetts. She was married to Eugene J. Steele, who preceded her in death in 1970.

Claire was a graduate of St. Joseph’s...

Aug 13, 2019

John C. Bussom, 78, of Muncy, died Tuesday, August 13, 2019 at UPMC Susquehanna, Williamsport.

Born October 12, 1940 in Williamsport, he was a son of the late Charles and Rachael (Bingaman) Bussom. On May 26, 1974 he married the former Carol Chandler, who survives. Together they celebrated 45 years of marriage.

John was a...

Aug 13, 2019

Irene D. Houser, 91, of New Columbia, died on Tuesday, August 13, 2019 at Milton Nursing and Rehab Center.

Born September 10, 1927 in Watsontown, she was a daughter of the late Lawrence and Nettie Deeter.  On November 7, 1947 she married Eugene F. Houser, who preceded her in death December 23, 2001.  Together they celebrated 54...

Aug 8, 2019

David H. Spring, 83, of Muncy, passed away peacefully into the arms of Jesus on Thursday, August 8, 2019 at his home surrounded by his loving family, following a seven year battle with cancer.

Born January 16, 1936 in Williamsport, he was the only child of the late Eugene and Helen (Getz) Spring. On Oct....

Aug 5, 2019

Harry R. Fritz, 90, of Lewisburg, passed away on Monday, August 5, 2019 at Buffalo Valley Lutheran Village, Lewisburg.

He was born October 13, 1928 in Lewisburg, a son of the late Warren and Myrtle (Dennis) Fritz.  He and his wife, the former Elva Zimerman Wilson, were married January 1, 2000. Together they celebrated 19 years of...

Aug 5, 2019

Sandra Jo Wheeland, 81, of Montoursville, died Monday, August 5, 2019 at AristaCare of Loyalsock.

She is survived by her three children, Teresa (Carl) Wentzler, Pamela (Christopher) Calkins and Andrew (Lori) Wheeland; two brothers, David and Philip Martin; and grandchildren.

In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her husband, Roy Dean Wheeland.