OBITUARIES

Mar 24, 2019

Phyllis E. Benjamin, of Lewisburg, formerly of Wall, N.J., passed away on the morning of Sunday, March 24, 2019, in her home after a long illness.

Phyllis was born Sept. 30, 1932, in Jersey City, N.J., the daughter of the late J. Edward and Madeline P. (Pollard) Smith. On April 18, 1953, she married Richard W. Benjamin...

Mar 21, 2019

Ruth B. Reuther, 97, of Muncy, died Thursday, March 21, 2019 at Buffalo Valley Lutheran Village, Lewisburg.

Born April 28, 1921 in Muncy, she was the daughter of the late Murray and Irene (Phillips) Bodine. She and her husband, Robert J. Reuther, celebrated 59 years of marriage before his death Dec. 22, 2008.

Ruth was...

Mar 19, 2019

Timothy L. Stover, 68, of Selinsgrove, passed away on Tuesday, March 19, 2019 at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville.

He was born December 15, 1950 in Lewisburg, a son of the late Irvin and Myrtle (Bowes) Stover.

Tim was a 1968 graduate of Lewisburg High School.

Earlier in life, he worked as a quality...

Mar 16, 2019

William J. Adams, 94, formerly of Lewisburg, passed away Saturday, March 16, 2019 at the Baylor Scott and White Medical Center, Waxahachie, TX. Bill, as he was known to friends and associates, resided at Riverwoods Retirement Community for 20 years prior to moving to Texas to live with his son and family in 2017.

Bill was born...

Mar 15, 2019

Robert S. “Bob” Parker, 85, of Muncy, died Friday, March 15, 2019 at Sunset Ridge Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center, Bloomsburg.

Born February 16, 1934 in Kingston, he was a son of the late Horace and Martha (Illingworth) Parker.  He married the former Alice Kuzminski, who survives.

Bob graduated from Dickinson College and served honorably in...

Mar 13, 2019

Kenneth F. “Ken” Fry, 74, of Pennsdale, died Wednesday, March 13, 2019 at the Muncy Valley Hospital Skilled Nursing Unit.

Born September 29, 1944 in Muncy, he was a son of the late Raymond and Helen (Frost) Fry. On Feb. 2, 1991 he married the former Linda Haynes, who survives. Together they celebrated 28 years of marriage....

Mar 11, 2019

Stanley D. Anderson, 90, of Lewisburg, died Monday, March 11, 2019 at Riverwoods, Lewisburg, PA.

He was born October 4, 1928 in Lake Forest, IL to the late Stanley D. Anderson Sr. and Jane McDonald Anderson.  Following his mother's death, he was adopted by his late step mother, Margaret Anderson.

Stanley is survived by his...

Mar 9, 2019

Elizabeth Jane Rife, 70, of Williamsport, went to her heavenly home Saturday, March 9, 2019 at her home.

Born March 18, 1949 in Muncy, she was a daughter of the late George A. and Harriet A. (Miller) Rife.

Jane was a 1969 graduate of Warrior Run High School. She previously worked at Brodart, Williamsport prior...

Mar 5, 2019

John A. Murray, 71, a longtime resident of Watsontown, died Tuesday, March 5, 2019 at his home.

He was born April 26, 1947 in Williamsport, a son of the late Dale and Grace (Moyer) Murray.  On August 26, 1985 he married the former Donna Jones, who survives. Together they celebrated 33 years of marriage.

John...

Mar 5, 2019

Laura Bugbee Brown

November 23, 1916 – March 5,2019

Laura Bugbee Brown, of South Williamsport, passed away still sharing her positive outlook with those around her. She is survived by a loving family who are enriched by her acceptance and gratitude.  The family will gather for a private ceremony.  In lieu of flowers, a donation...

Feb 27, 2019

James R. “Jimmy” Yonkin, Jr., 54, of New Columbia, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, February 27, 2019

He was born August 29, 1964 in Lewisburg, a son of the late James R. Sr. and Caroline E. (Snyder) Yonkin.

Jim was a 1982 graduate of Milton High School. Early in life, he would work for ConAgra, Milton,...

Feb 26, 2019

Nancy Jane Gruver, 77, of Montgomery, died Tuesday, February 26, 2019 while traveling in Florida.

Born April 5, 1941 in Lewisburg, she was a daughter of the late Ambrose and Martha (Reaser) Simon.  On December 30, 1960, she married Dennis M. Gruver, who survives, and together they celebrated 58 years of marriage.

Nancy was a...

Feb 24, 2019

An obituary is not available at this time for Anna Joyce Williams. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Feb 23, 2019

Roy L. “Pop” Rathmell, 82, of New Berlin, passed away at Saturday, February 23, 2019 at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville

He was born April 18, 1936 in Watsontown, a son of the late Harold L. and Ruth M. (Mauser) Rathmell.  On July 21, 1956, he married the former Martha Bowersox and together they celebrated 62 years of...

Feb 23, 2019

Darla D. Jacobs, 50, of Muncy died Saturday, February 23, 2019, at UPMC Susquehanna, Williamsport.

Born December 7, 1968 in Muncy, she was a daughter of the late Linda (Stone) Jacobs and Chester Jacobs, of Muncy.

Darla was a 1987 graduate of Muncy High School. She worked at the former Whitman’s and the Dollar General,...

Feb 20, 2019

Timothy S. Farrar, 60, of Muncy, died Wednesday, February 20, 2019 athis home.

Born June 9, 1958 in Williamsport, he was a son of the late Wayne and Sara “Sallie” (Richart) Farrar.

Tim was a 1976 graduate of Muncy High School.  He served honorably in the United States Army.

He worked in the...

Feb 17, 2019

An obituary is not available at this time for Jean M. Sefersheyan. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Feb 16, 2019

Carl A. Buck Sr., 93, of Montgomery, died Saturday, February 16, 2019 at his home.

Born November 21, 1925 in Williamsport, he was a son of the late Willard and Selma (Lawson) Buck.

Carl was a graduate of the Clinton Montgomery High School. He served honorably with the U.S. Navy during World War II. Carl...

Feb 16, 2019

Rev. R. Bruce Smay, 94, of Hughesville, went to be with the lord on Saturday, February 16, 2019 at UPMC Susquehanna, Williamsport.

Born December 11, 1924 in Clearfield County, he was the first of twelve children born to the late Raymond A. and Ursula (Passmore) Smay.

Bruce was a 1942 graduate of Clearfield High School....

Feb 12, 2019

Helen A. Eisley, 71, of Lewisburg, passed away Tuesday, February 12, 2019 at Buffalo Valley Lutheran Village, Lewisburg.

She was born June 11, 1947 in Lewisburg, the daughter of the late Elmer and Helen Erb.  On April 22, 1973, she married Louis Eisley, who survives. Together they celebrated 45 years of marriage.

Helen was a...