OBITUARIES

Sep 19, 2018

Paul F. “Wimpy” Funston, 83, of Muncy, went home to be with his Lord and Savior Wednesday, September 19, 2018 at UPMC Susquehanna, Williamsport.

Born September 28, 1934 in Muncy, he was a son of the late Fredrick Funston and Virginia (Border) Funston Weaver. On December 30, 2006, he married the former Fae (Parks) Frank, who survives....

Sep 17, 2018

Walter “Wally” Lechniak, 89, of 243 Main St., South Williamsport, died Monday, September 17, 2018 at UPMC Susquehanna, Williamsport.

Born March 26, 1929 in Elysburg, he was a son of the late Paul and Mary (Tarcenski) Lechniak. On May 15, 1953 he married the former Anna Nemeth, who survives. Together they celebrated 65 years of marriage.

Sep 13, 2018

Martha L. Ritter, 87, of 217 W. Penn St., Muncy, died Thursday, September 13, 2018 at her home surrounded by her family.

Born December 18, 1930 in Williamsport, she was the daughter of the late William and Helen K. (Gray) Mulligan. She married Herbert H. Ritter, who preceded her in death in 2007.

Martha attended...

Sep 9, 2018

Josephine V. Mathias, 95, of Lewisburg, passed away Sunday, September 9, 2018 at Buffalo Valley Lutheran Village, Lewisburg.

She was born October 1, 1922 in New Bedford, MA, the oldest daughter of Armando Almeida Victoria and Herminia Grace (Laurente) Victoria. On July 16, 1948 she married Earl P. Mathias, who she met while they were working at...

Sep 7, 2018

Richard I. “Dick” Crossland, Sr., of Lewisburg, died on September 7, 2018 at Buffalo Valley Lutheran Village.  He was 91 years old.

Dick was the son of the late Rev. Fred Crossland and Ethel (Remaly) Crossland.

Born and raised in Brooklyn, New York, he graduated from James Madison High School in 1943.   Shortly after his...

Sep 2, 2018

Eleanor R. Hicks, 89, of Muncy, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday, September 2, 2018 at UPMC Susquehanna, Williamsport.

Born July 22, 1929 in Pennsdale, she was a daughter of the late Walter C. and Mabel L. (Puterbaugh) Hicks.

Eleanor was a member of St. Andrew Lutheran Church, Muncy.

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Aug 31, 2018

Georgia S. Hill, 85, a longtime resident of Allenwood, passed away on Friday, August 31, 2018 at AristaCare of Loyalsock.

She was born on April 25, 1933 in White Deer, a daughter of the late William E. and Nora J. (Hills) Seaman.   On May 8, 1949 she married Fred H. Hill Sr. and together they celebrated 56...

Aug 30, 2018

George Berryman, Jr., 86, long time resident of Lewisburg, passed away Thursday, August 30, 2018 at Milton Nursing and Rehab Center shortly after being admitted.

He was born December 13, 1931 in Wilkes-Barre, a son of the late George Sr. and Ruth (Hummer) Berryman. On April 30, 1955, he married the former Jean Stahley, who survives. Together...

Aug 25, 2018

Earl L. Poust, 82, of 204 Quarry Rd., Muncy, died Saturday, August 25, 2018 at UPMC Susquehanna, Williamsport.

Born August 17, 1936 in Lairdsville, he was a son of the late Jacob and Elsie (Gray) Poust. He and his wife, the former Yvonne M. “Vonnie” Allen, were married on Dec. 23, 1960. Together they celebrated 57 years...

Aug 24, 2018

Herbert C. Witmer, 76, formerly of Hummelstown, passed away unexpectedly Friday, August 24 2018 at his daughter’s home in Lewisburg.

He was born August 22, 1942 in Lancaster, a son of the late Ezra Clair and Helen (Crowl) Witmer.  On September 7, 1963, he married the former Ann Palmer and together they celebrated 51 years of marriage...

Aug 18, 2018

George Heiges, Sr., 78, of Elimsport, died Saturday, August 18, 2018 at the Watsontown Health and Rehab Center.

He was born February 11, 1940 in Muncy, a son of the late Donald and Edna (Adams) Heiges.  On October 17, 1971, he married the former Lois Ruch and together they celebrated 41 years of marriage before her death...

Aug 16, 2018

Robert E. “Bob” Ryan, 95, of Lewisburg and formerly of Pittsburgh, passed away Thursday, August 16, 2018 at Evangelical Community Hospital, Lewisburg.

He was born November 12, 1922 in Troy, NY, son of the late S. Arthur and Helene (Farrell) Ryan.  On August 2, 1947 he married the former Mary C. Karl, who survives. Together they celebrated...

Aug 11, 2018

Lucy F. Reichard, 89, of Lewisburg, died Saturday, August 11, 2018 at Buffalo Valley Lutheran Village, Lewisburg.

She was born July 8, 1929 in Irish Valley, a daughter of the late William M. and Myrtle Helen (Haupt) Freedline. On April 1, 1950 she married Kenneth E. Reichard, who preceded her in death September 18, 2014. Together they...

Aug 3, 2018

Dr. Fred Eugene Crossland often admitted that he lived a charmed life, and in many ways, he did. In his 97 years and 10 months, he found success in multiple careers and touched scores of lives. He faced life and death with a sharp wit and grace. He often (incorrectly) joked, “I have more nerve than talent!” In reality,...

Aug 3, 2018

Pauline Elizabeth McClain, 91, a longtime resident of the Muncy and Hughesville area, passed away on Friday, August 3, 2018 at UPMC Susquehanna, Muncy Valley Hospital.

She was born April 15, 1927 to Dewey A. and Elizabeth (Zellers) Kepner.  She was currently residing at Wolf Run Village in Hughesville.

Pauline was a graduate of Muncy...

Jul 31, 2018

Anthony Kennedy III passed away peacefully, Tuesday, July 31st, 2018 in Muncy, Pennsylvania.

Proud to have been born in the state of Maine on August 13th, 1931, he spent many happy summers there with his New England family.  He was the son of the late Lilian Tarbell Kennedy and Captain Anthony Kennedy, Jr.

He is...

Jul 30, 2018

Donald A. Tiesler, 70, of Williamsport, died Monday, July 30, 2018 at Manor Care North, Williamsport.

He was born January 24, 1948 in Worchester, Mass., a son of the late Harold E. & Catherine S. (Young) Tiesler.   He married the former FranKay Heiges on October 22, 1994 and together they celebrated 21 years of marriage until her...

Jul 25, 2018

Kurt Hausammann Sr., 88, of Muncy, passed away on Wednesday, July 25, 2018 at the Gatehouse, Williamsport.

He was born on February 3, 1930 in Niederuzwil, Switzerland, a son of the late Albert and Claire (Mueller) Hausammann.

Kurt was educated in Switzerland, graduating high school in Niederuzwil and entering a four year apprenticeship at Buehler...

Jul 24, 2018

Grace Elizabeth Speary, 100, formerly of Muncy, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, July 24, 2018 at Wolf Run Village, Hughesville, where she had resided the past several years.

Born May 8, 1918 in East Palestine, OH, she was a daughter of the late Frank and Lulu (Confer) Foust.  She married Bernard T....

Jul 24, 2018

Henrietta Rae Holzworth, 75, formerly of Main Street, Muncy, died Tuesday, July 24, 2018 at Valley View Nursing Center, Montoursville.

Born November 2, 1942 in Williamsport, she was a daughter of the late Henry F. and Lois A. (Waltman) Holzworth.

Henrietta attended Muncy High School.

She was a member of St. Andrew Lutheran...