Recent Obituaries & Death Notices for our Muncy, Watsontown and Lewisburg, PA Locations

Obituaries serve as meaningful tributes to lives well lived and provide an opportunity for family and friends to reflect on cherished memories. While they remind us of the loss we have experienced, they also celebrate the love, relationships, accomplishments, and moments that made each life unique. If you have recently lost a loved one, we extend our heartfelt condolences to you and your family.


Below you will find recent obituaries and death notices for families served by Grenoble Family Funeral Homes & Crematory throughout Lycoming County, Union County, and Northumberland County, Pennsylvania, including the communities of Muncy, Watsontown, Lewisburg, Milton, Hughesville, Montoursville, Mifflinburg, Montgomery, and surrounding areas. Both current and past services are available, allowing family and friends to revisit memories, celebrate a life well lived, and honor a lasting legacy.


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Please browse our recent obituaries below or use our Obituary Search feature to locate a loved one's memorial page. We encourage family members and friends to share memories, leave messages of support, and celebrate the positive impact their loved one had on so many lives throughout Lycoming, Union, and Northumberland Counties and beyond.

Most Recent Online Obituaries & Death Notices for Lycoming, Union & Northumberland County, PA

Donald Dobbs

Donald Dobbs

Jun 11, 2020

Donald Dobbs, 87, of Lewisburg, passed away Thursday, June 11, 2020 at his home with his wife by his side.

He was born December 18, 1932 in New Rochelle, NY, a son of the late Donald and Priscilla (Towle) Dobbs. On April 6, 1986, he married the former Glenn A. Brown, who survives him. Together they celebrated...

Anthony G. Venieris

Anthony G. Venieris

Jun 9, 2020

Anthony G. Venieris, 94, formerly of Muncy, died Tuesday, June 9, 2020 at Heritage Springs, Montoursville.

Born June 17, 1925 in Rochester, NY, he was the son of the late Gus and Helen (Stratis) Venieris. He and his wife, the former Ann Zutes, were married May 18, 1952 in Rochester, New York. Together they celebrated 53 years...

Donna J. Hoban

Donna J. Hoban

Jun 8, 2020

Donna J. Hoban, 90, of Lewisburg, died on Monday, June 8, 2020 at Buffalo Valley Lutheran Village.

She was born April 14, 1930 in Carbondale, a daughter of the late Kirk Buckland. She was raised by her father and step mother, Florence Buckland. On September 29, 1951 she married William P. Hoban, who preceded her in death...

Diann E. Rupert

Diann E. Rupert

Jun 7, 2020

Diann E. Rupert, 81, of Rt. 405, Watsontown, died Sunday, June 7, 2020 at Evangelical Community Hospital, Lewisburg.

Born July 21, 1938 in DuBois, PA, she was a daughter of the late Ray Lee and Lloyd Virginia (Graham) Dixon.  She and her husband, Ernest D. Rupert, celebrated 57 years of marriage before his death Nov. 3, 2016....

Claire Jean (Kale) Grill

Claire Jean (Kale) Grill

Jun 7, 2020

Claire Jean (Kale) Grill, 91, formerly of State College, passed away peacefully on Sunday morning, June 7, 2020 at Nottingham Village Nursing Home in Northumberland.

She was the loving wife of Alan J. (“AJ”) Grill, Colonel USAF (Retired).  Claire and AJ were married for nearly 66 years.  Claire was the beloved, beautiful and loving mother of five...

Shirely Ruth Seese

Shirely Ruth Seese

Jun 7, 2020

Shirley Ruth Seese, 94, of Lewisburg, passed away on Sunday June 7, 2020 at Buffalo Valley Lutheran Village, Lewisburg. She was born October 29, 1925 in Williamsport, a daughter of the late John Jacob and Lola May (Bower) Myers.  On November 25, 1945 she married Dale E. Seese, who preceded her in death on May 17, 2005.   Together they celebrated...

Selin R. "Sid" Bowersox

Selin R. "Sid" Bowersox

Jun 5, 2020

Selin R. “Sid” Bowersox, 94, of Lewisburg, died Friday, June 5, 2020 at Evangelical Community Hospital, Lewisburg.

He was born December 14, 1925 in Sunbury, the son of the late John and Elva (Beaver) Bowersox. On July 17, 1944, he married the former Jean Derr, who preceded him in death December 21, 2016. Together they celebrated 72...

James L. Park

James L. Park

Jun 3, 2020

James L. Park, 85, of Watsontown, died on Wednesday, June 3, 2020 at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville.

He was born January 28, 1935 in Northumberland, a son of the late James L. and Florence (Mull) Park Sr.  On October 8, 1960 he married the former Beatrice Kinney, who survives.  Together they celebrated 59  years of marriage.

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Helen Mae Gauger

Helen Mae Gauger

Jun 3, 2020

Helen Mae Gauger, 96, of Watsontown, passed away on Wednesday June 3, 2020 at Buffalo Valley Lutheran Village, Lewisburg.

She was born August 28, 1923 in White Deer Twp., a daughter of the late Clarence and Mahloa (Wertz) Royer.  She married the late Emerson E. Gauger, who preceded her in death on April 16, 1978.

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Joseph David Barnes

Joseph David Barnes

May 26, 2020

Joseph David Barnes, 70, died on Tuesday, May 26, 2020 at Watsontown Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.

Gary Lee Walter Sr.

Gary Lee Walter Sr.

May 26, 2020

Gary Lee Walter Sr., 75, of New Columbia, died on Tuesday, May 26, 2020 at his home.

He was born July 17, 1944 in Lewisburg, a son of the late Clair and Grace (Buffington) Walter.  He married the former Dawn Marie Hilfiger, who preceded him in death on February 22, 1990.

Gary attended Lewisburg Schools. ...

Marvine L Alpine

Marvine L Alpine

May 25, 2020

Marvine L. Alpine, 99, of Muncy, died Monday, May 25, 2020 at the UPMC Susquehanna  Skilled Nursing Unit, Muncy.

Born February 9, 1921 in Williamsport, she was a daughter of the late Clyde and Irene (Hall) Hulsizer. She and her first husband, William Newton, celebrated 37 years of marriage before his death.

Marvine was a...

Joseph W. Culver

Joseph W. Culver

May 21, 2020

Joseph W. Culver, 69, of Williamsport, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Thursday, May 21, 2020 at UPMC Susquehanna, Williamsport.

Born March 11, 1951 in Sayre, he was a son of the late Ardell and Dorothy (Potter) Culver.  On September 12, 1991 he married the love of his life, the former Diane Fenstermacher, who...

Betty J. Burrows

Betty J. Burrows

May 20, 2020

Betty J. Burrows, of Lewisburg, died on Wednesday, May 20, 2020 at Nottingham Village, Northumberland.

She was born in Elysburg, the daughter of the late George and Emma (Bell) Campbell. On May 17, 1942 she married Richard Glenn Burrows, Sr., who preceded her in death on December 26, 1996. Together they celebrated 54 years of marriage.

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Elaine J. Schrader

Elaine J. Schrader

May 15, 2020

Elaine J. Schrader, 96, of Lewisburg, died on Friday, May 15, 2020 at Buffalo Valley Lutheran Village, Lewisburg.

She was born November 6, 1923 in Brooklyn, NY, the daughter of the late Richard and Jennie (Eberhardt) Peters. On September 1, 1946 she married Theodore H. Schrader, who preceded her in death on January 8, 1982. Together they...

Arla M. Gottschall Taggart Haynes

Arla M. Gottschall Taggart Haynes

May 14, 2020

Arla M. Gottschall Taggart Haynes, 94, of Hughesville, died Thursday, May 14, 2020 at UPMC Susquehanna, Williamsport.

Born May 1, 1926 in Mifflinburg, she was the daughter of the late G. Walter “Salty” and M. Lucille (Edelman)  Gottschall. On December 19, 1959 she married Kenneth E. Haynes, who preceded her in death April 2, 2020. Together they...

Eileen Marie Benfer

Eileen Marie Benfer

May 14, 2020

Mrs. Eileen Marie (Kelly) Benfer, 70, of Turbotville, died on Thursday, May 14, 2020 at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville.

She was born August 2, 1949 in Easton, a daughter of the late Thomas B. and Marion (Beers) Kelly. On June 24, 1972 she married Russell Benfer, who survives. Together they celebrated nearly 48 years of marriage.

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Robert W. Vetter

Robert W. Vetter

May 14, 2020

Robert W. Vetter, 89, formerly of S. Market St., Muncy, died Thursday, May 14, 2020 at Wolf Run Village, Hughesville.

Born August 19, 1930 in Muncy, he was the son of the late Woodward F. and Margaret (Houser) Vetter.

Robert was a 1948 graduate of Muncy High School, where he excelled in football and baseball....

Lydia A. Hoffman

Lydia A. Hoffman

May 10, 2020

Lydia A. Hoffman, 93, of Watsontown, died Sunday, May 10, 2020 at Evangelical Community Hospital, Lewisburg.

She was born July 30, 1926 in Danville, the daughter of the late George and Estella (Keefer) Diehl. On January 30, 1965 she married John W. Hoffman, who preceded her in death May 17, 2015. Together they celebrated 50 years of...

Shelvia J. Neitz

Shelvia J. Neitz

May 9, 2020

Shelvia J. Neitz, 80, of Milton, died Saturday, May 9, 2020 at her home.

She was born January 29, 1940 in New Columbia, a daughter of the late John J. and Florence E. (Bennett) Trutt.  On June 29, 1958 she married her first husband, William D. Houtz Sr., who preceded her in death on May 5, 1981....