OBITUARIES

May 14, 2019

Stephen C. “Artie” DeCarlo, 49, of Heatherbrooke Estates, Muncy, died Tuesday, May 14, 2019 at his home.

Born January 22, 1970 in Philadelphia, he was a son of Robert Caristo and Barbara DeCarlo, both of Philadelphia. In addition he was raised by his step father, Steven Torelli, of Hughesville. He and his wife, the former Catherine “Katie”...

May 13, 2019

Donald Milroy Smith, Sr., 85, of Montgomery, passed away on Monday, May 13th, 2019 at his home.

Born September 28th, 1933 in Unityville, he was a son of the late Ernest M. Sr. and Celia E. (Worthington) Smith. On March 29th, 1952, Donald married the former Dora M. Shultz, who survives. Together they celebrated 67 years of...

May 12, 2019

Lucille (Rothermel) Aurand, 102, of Lewisburg, walked from her home in which she has lived for 66 years into eternal peace and rest on Sunday, May 12th, Mothers Day.

Lucille was a daughter of the late Clarence and Mabel Rothermel, of Sunbury.  She was born and raised in Sunbury, until 1938, when she married the late James...

May 9, 2019

W. Dean Metzger, 88, a longtime resident of Winfield, passed away Thursday, May 9, 2019 at The Manor at Penn Village, Selinsgrove.

He was born July 1, 1930 in Penn Twp., Snyder County, a son of the late Filbert C. “King” and Anna F. (Fisher) Metzger.  On November 25, 1948 he married the former Shirley B. Warntz...

May 9, 2019

John R. Vermilya, 99, a lifelong resident of Muncy, died Thursday, May 9, 2019 at UPMC Susquehanna, Williamsport.

Born  March 21, 1920 in Muncy, he was a son of the late Lynn and Edna (Gulliver) Vermilya.  He and his wife, the former Dorothy E. Diggan, celebrated 30 years of marriage before her death October 24, 1977.

May 5, 2019

Joyce L. Pifer, 83, of 907 Bush Hollow Road, Pennsdale, died Sunday, May 5, 2019 at her home.

Born July 26, 1935 in South Williamsport, she was a daughter of the late Andrew and Vivian (Swarthout) Halderman. She and her husband, Robert F. Pifer, celebrated 56 years of marriage before his death Jan. 6, 2011.

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May 2, 2019

Kara Ann (Mowery) Herr, 28, of Mechanicsburg, formerly of Montgomery, passed away Thursday, May 2, 2019 at Hershey Medical Center losing her battle with cancer.

Born May 3, 1990 in Williamsport, she was a daughter of Richard and Karen (Winters) Mowery, of Montgomery. On August 20, 2016 she married the love of her life, Justin M. Herr....

May 1, 2019

Eleanor Butler (Pangburn) Shelly, 93, passed away May 1, 2019, at Nottingham Village.

Born on December 26, 1925, Eleanor was a daughter of the late John W. and Francis E. (Butler) Pangburn, of Lewisburg. She married the late Robert Shelly, who preceded her in death in January of 2014.

Upon graduation from high school, Eleanor...

Apr 28, 2019

Cathy D. (Fertig) Rowles, 60, of Osceola Mills, passed away Sunday, April 28, 2019 at her home.

She was born December 3, 1958 in Lewisburg, a daughter of the late Robert William Fertig and Emma (Geiswite) Fertig, who survives.  On March 29, 1977 she married Ronald Rowles, who survives. Together they celebrated 42 years of marriage.

Apr 26, 2019

William L. “Bill” Thomas, 97, a longtime resident of Montgomery, died Friday, April 26, 2019 at Watsontown Nursing and Rehab Center.

He was born August 31, 1921 in Allenwood, a son of the late Lewis and Mary Ellen (Reaser) Thomas.  On February 5, 1944, he married the former Betty Snook and together they celebrated 62 years of...

Apr 25, 2019

Wanda Kay Hawk, 72, of Muncy, died Thursday, April 25, 2019 at UPMC Susquehanna, Williamsport.

Born May 22, 1946 in Muncy, she was a daughter of the late Paul E. and Esther E. (Bower) Feigles. She and her husband, George I. Hawk Sr., celebrated 51 years of marriage before his death Sep. 7, 2016.

Wanda...

Apr 22, 2019

Emily M. Gottschall, 84, of Watsontown, passed away Monday, April 22, 2019 at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville.

She was born October 10, 1934 in rural Turbotville, a daughter of the late Ralph and Kathryn (Aunkst) Crawford.  On November 11, 1961 she married Richard C. Gottschall, who preceded her in death February 7, 2012. Together they celebrated 50...

Apr 22, 2019

Carson D. Wagner, 94, of Watsontown, died Monday, April 22, 2019 at Watsontown Health and Rehab Center.

He was born June 24, 1924 in Winfield, a son of the late Luther and Mary (Hollenbach) Wagner.  On January 1, 1944, he married the former Eleanor Sherwood and together they celebrated 75 years of marriage.

Carson served...

Apr 20, 2019

Lloyd Keith Michael, 61, died Saturday, April 20, 2019 in the capable care of the Gatehouse staff at Divine Providence Hospital in Williamsport.

A lifelong resident of Muncy, he was born June 27, 1957 to the late Kay and June (Lambert) Michael.

After graduating from Muncy High School he joined the family business at Michael...

Apr 17, 2019

Karen J. Russell, formerly of Lacey, Washington, died on April 17, 2019 at the age of 74.

Our mom was a practical person. She was an easy listener and thoughtful friend. She felt deeply, and kept much on the inside.

She was a devoted grandma who met her grandchildren at their school bus as long...

Apr 13, 2019

Beryl M. Dirk, 94, of Muncy, died Saturday, April 13, 2019, at her home.

Born May 11, 1924, she was a daughter of the late Lewis and Estella (Saxon) Bennett.  On May 1, 1948, she married William H. Dirk and together they celebrated nearly 22 years of marriage until his death in 1970.

Beryl was...

Apr 10, 2019

Gary W. Hassenplug, 72, of Watsontown, died Wednesday, April 10, 2019 at UPMC Susquehanna, Williamsport.

He was born November 18, 1946 in Lewisburg, a son of the late Charles and Mary (Carlson) Hassenplug. On May 1, 1977 he married the former Patricia Criswell, who survives. Together they celebrated 41 years of marriage.

Gary was a...

Apr 9, 2019

Alice R. Hellyer, 98, of Lewisburg, formerly of New Jersey, passed away Tuesday, April 9, 2019 at Riverwoods, Lewisburg.

Born December 14, 1920 in Princeton, NJ, she was the daughter of the late George B. Sr. and Emmie (Andersson) Rollings. She was married to her beloved husband John “Jack” C. Hellyer for nearly 76 years.

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Apr 2, 2019

Ruth Gertrude Garman Shiffler, 94, of 816 Stein Lane, passed away on April 2, 2019.

Ruth was born on October 17, 1924 in Altoona, PA, the third daughter and youngest child of the late Frederick and Alice (Lowe) Garman. On February 23, 1946, during her senior year in college, Ruth took a weekend break and married Neil...

Mar 31, 2019

Merlyn R. Reitenbach, 92, a longtime resident of Lewisburg, passed away Sunday, March 31, 2019 at Elmcroft Senior Living, Lewisburg.

He was born June 16, 1926 in Lewisburg, a son of the late Merle and Laura (Reish) Reitenbach.  On November 30, 1946 he married the former Mafalda Bozzato, and together they celebrated 63 years of marriage before...