OBITUARIES

Mar 18, 2018

Harry W. Burrows, 91, of Allenwood, passed away Sunday, March 18, 2018 at the Gatehouse, Williamsport.

He was born June 1, 1926 in Watsontown, a son of the late Harry and Winifred (Bobb) Burrows.  On June 28, 1952 he married the former Gloria Dantonio, who survives. Together they celebrated 65 years of marriage.

Harry served...

Mar 14, 2018

Nancy L. Flick, 70, of 69 Peterman Lane, Hughesville, died Wednesday, March 14, 2018 at her home surrounded by her family.

Born March 24, 1947 in Muncy, she was a daughter of the late Nicholas Miller and  Dorothy Mae (Foulkrod) Nuss.

Nancy was a 1966 graduate of Muncy High School. She worked as a certified...

Mar 12, 2018

Edward R. Root, 74, of Hughesville, lost his courageous battle with cancer on Monday, March 12, 2018, surrounded by his family.

Born July 5, 1943, in Williamsport, he was a son of the late John and Mary (Wagner) Root.  On August 24, 1963, he married the former Mary D. Tawney, who survives.

Edward graduated from...

Mar 11, 2018

Frank H. Odell Sr., 96, of Muncy, died Sunday, March 11, 2018 at the Valley View Rehab & Nursing Center, Montoursville.

Born January 5, 1922 in Williamsport, he was a son of the late Raymond, Sr. and Lillian (McLees) Odell. He and his wife, the former Margaret E. Rickolt, celebrated 44 years of marriage before her death...

Mar 11, 2018

Elizabeth K. Shutt, 98, of 4106 New Columbia Rd., New Columbia, passed away Sunday, March 11, 2018 at her home.

She was born February 16, 1920 in Delaware Township, the daughter of the late Mildred (Kreppenneck) Johnson and step daughter of the late Lewis C. Johnson. She married Donald W. Shutt Sr on September 12, 1940.  Together...

Mar 9, 2018

Robert C. “Bob” Hornberger, 86, formerly of Hughesville, died Friday, March 9, 2018 at AristaCare of Loyalsock.

Born September 21, 1931 in Williamsport, he was a son of the late Clarence and Julia Iva (Norton) Hornberger.  He and his wife, the former Constance Ryder, celebrated 50 years of marriage before her death July 20, 2008.

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Mar 8, 2018

Judith Heaslip “Judy” Biggs, 91, of Lewisburg, passed away Thursday, March 8, 2018 at Evangelical Community Hospital, Lewisburg.

She was born March 8, 1927 in New York City, NY, a daughter of the late William J. and Clare I. (Wayman) Heaslip.

Her elementary education was at St. Paul’s Episcopal School, Rahway, NJ, and later, at...

Mar 6, 2018

Roger A. Lockwood, 82 beloved husband, father, brother, grandfather, and uncle, died Tuesday, March 6, 2018 at his home surrounded by his family after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer.

He was born December 3, 1935 in Sinnemahoning, a son of the late Alfred R. and Elvina I. (Krebs) Lockwood.

Roger was a graduate of...

Mar 6, 2018

Charles R. “Spank” Richart, 74, of Muncy, died Tuesday, March 6, 2018, at his home.

Born February 16, 1944 at 6:05 a.m., he was a son of the late Harold C. and Hilda Mae (Lyons) Richart.

Charles was a graduate of Muncy High School and went on to receive training to work as a nurse’s...

Mar 4, 2018

Alta Mae Whitmoyer, 86, of Elm St. Watsontown, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, March 4, 2018 at Select Specialty Hospital, Danville.

She was born on May 19, 1931 in Watsontown, a daughter to the late Henry C. and Bessie B. (Trutt) Aunkst.   On October 6, 1962, she married Thomas A. Whitmoyer who preceded...

Mar 3, 2018

Allen P. Kistler, 87, a longtime resident of Lewisburg, died Saturday, March 3, 2018 at Evangelical Community Hospital, Lewisburg.

He was born May 9, 1930 in Mazeppa, a son of the late Cloyd and Anna (Keefer) Kistler.  On January 1, 1954 he married the former Lorraine F. Boop and together they celebrated 61 years of marriage before...

Feb 28, 2018

David Burton “Burt” Davis, 83, of Selinsgrove, formerly of Medina, OH, died Wednesday, February 28, 2018 at his home.

He was born December 8, 1934 in Fairplay, MD, a son of the late Harry and Mary (Miller) Davis.  On December 22, 1952 he married the former Lois Lillian Kendall and together they celebrated 55 years of marriage...

Feb 27, 2018

Meda Lorraine Moyer, 92, a longtime resident of Lewisburg, passed away peacefully with family by her side on Tuesday, February 27, 2018 at Buffalo Valley Personal Care in Lewisburg. She had been a resident at the assisted living complex since 2016.

She was born on May 19, 1925 on a farm near Turbotville to the late Raymond...

Feb 21, 2018

Martha Elizabeth deCastro, 50, of Lewisburg, passed away Wednesday, February 21, 2018 at the Evangelical Community Hospital, Lewisburg.

She was born October 3, 1967 in Anderson, SC, a daughter of the late Ronald Gary Parks and Joyce Gail (Hand) Parks, of Maine.

Inspired by her Grandmother and her own life experiences, Martha dedicated her life...

Feb 18, 2018

Sadie E. Funk, 95, of Montoursville, died Sunday, February 18, 2018 at AristaCare at Loyalsock.

Born April 15, 1922 in Exchange, she was the daughter of the late William Ellis Jr. and Clara E. (Shook) Ellis. On March 16, 1943 she married Nevin L. Funk. Together they celebrated 44 years of marriage before his death in 1987....

Feb 18, 2018

Sandra F. (Skinner) Hahn, 66, a longtime resident of Williamsport, died Sunday, February 18, 2018, at UPMC Susquehanna, Williamsport.

Born February 9, 1952, in Williamsport, she was the daughter of the late Theodore J. Jr. and Geraldine M. (Giles) Skinner. On May 27, 1972, she married Dennis C. Hahn, who survives. Together they celebrated 45 years of...

Feb 16, 2018

Marlin L. Plymette, 91, a longtime resident of Watsontown, died Friday, February 16, 2018 at Elmcroft of Lewisburg.

He was born September 23, 1926 in Dewart, a son of the late Elwood “Ted” and Florence (Bieber) Plymette.  On November 11, 1944 he married the former E. Marion Finck and together they celebrated nearly 60 years of marriage...

Feb 16, 2018

Jeffrey H. Duncan, 66, of Muncy,passed away on Friday, February 16, 2018, at UPMC Susquehanna, Williamsport.

He was born on March 18, 1951, in Sunbury, a son of the late Martha (Newbury) Duncan and Wilfred Duncan, who survives.  On April 27, 1972, at Rock Run State Park, Ralston, he married his high school sweetheart, the former Ann...

Feb 15, 2018

Mary Jane Russell, 90, of rural Lewisburg, passed away Thursday, February 15, 2018 at her home.

Born on June 7, 1927 in Centre County, she was a daughter of the late Clair Robert and Lydia Katherine (Snyder) Boob. On March 3, 1946, she married Thomas E. Russell and together they celebrated 33 years of marriage until his...

Feb 14, 2018

Marjorie Anne “Marjie” (Savoye) Maxwell, 80, of Lewisburg, passed away Wednesday, February 14, 2018 at her home from complications of a valiant battle with cancer.

Born on March 31, 1937 in Cranford, NJ, she was a daughter of the late Walter Tracy Sr. and Ida Mae (Waterman) Savoye. On June 15, 1957, she married Barry R. Maxwell...