OBITUARIES

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...

Feb 8, 2018

Janet Marie (Benscoter) Solomon, 68, born and raised in Watsontown, a sixteen-year resident of Virginia Beach, and most recently of Lancaster, passed away Thursday, February 8, 2018 at Hospice and Community Care, Mount Joy.

She was born November 1, 1949 in Watsontown, a daughter of the late Stanley and Marie Benscoter.

Janet was a 1967...

Feb 6, 2018

Jack E. DeWire, 76, of Milton, passed away Tuesday, February 6, 2018 at UPMC Susquehanna, Williamsport.

He was born December 16, 1941 in Winfield, son of the late Guy and Katherine (Kauffman) DeWire. On February 14, 1998, he married the former Jaynanne Croner, who survives. They have been together for 38 years and would have celebrated 20...

Feb 1, 2018

Gerald H. Mitenbuler, 90, of Lewisburg, passed away Thursday, February 1, 2018 at Riverwoods, Lewisburg.

Gerald was born in Lorain, OH on September 16, 1927.

He served honorably in the United States Army during WWII.

Gerald wrote short stories for numerous magazines.

He enjoyed reading, swing music, watching old movies and...

Jan 29, 2018

Brian L. Seville, 53, of Lancaster died unexpectedly, Monday, January 29, 2018 at his home.

Born October 22, 1964 in McConnellsburg, PA, he was the son of the late Marlin L. Seville and Elvira (Lascheit) Seville, who survives.

Brian was a 1982 graduate of Montoursville High School. He was a veteran of the Marine Corps...

Jan 25, 2018

Robert D. Lobel, 76, of Lewisburg, passed away Thursday, January 25, 2018 at his home.

He was born July 10, 1941 in Harrisburg, a son of the late Conrad and Leah (Keim) Lobel. On May 26, 2012, he married the former Marcia Dombroski, who survives. They enjoyed 14 years together.

Robert was a graduate of...

Jan 24, 2018

Dennis L. Huff, 64, of Milton, passed away Wednesday, January 24, 2018 at Geisinger Medical Center in Danville.

Dennis was born in Danville on July 23, 1953 to the late Raymond A. and Ethel L. (Hulsizer) Huff.  He and his wife Pamela (Herbst) celebrated 38 years of marriage together.

Dennis was a 1972 graduate of...

Jan 24, 2018

John W. Zeiber, 77, of Milton, passed away Wednesday, January 24, 2018 at his home.

He was born May 24, 1940 in Lewisburg, a son of the late Fred L. Jr. and Grace E. (Fedder) Zeiber. On December 23, 1966 he married the former Shirley Rowe, who survives. Together they celebrated 51 years of marriage.

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Jan 23, 2018

Christopher L. Faustmann, 66, of Hughesville, passed away peacefully at home Tuesday, January 23, 2018 with his family by his side.

Born in Newark, NJ to the late August and Florence Faustmann, he grew up in Matawan and Colts Neck, NJ. A member of the first graduating class of Marlboro High School (1970), he went on to...

Jan 23, 2018

Ruth C. Albright, 88, of Columbia Ave., Allenwood, passed away Tuesday, January 23, 2018 at RiverWoods, Lewisburg.

She was born March 21, 1929 in Watsontown, a daughter of the late Raymond and Carrie M. (Lukens) Miller. Ruth and her husband, Elwood L. “Tom” Albright, celebrated 50 years of marriage before his death July 22, 1997.

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Jan 16, 2018

Helen D. Myers, 77, of Allenwood, passed away Tuesday, January 16, 2018 at Riverwoods, Lewisburg.

She was born September 22, 1940 in Allenwood, the daughter of the late Ira H. and Violet M. (Fisher) Frontz.  On September 9, 1961 she married Joseph Myers, who survives.  Together they celebrated 56 years of marriage.

Helen was a...

Jan 13, 2018

Eleanor J. Kisner, 76, of Muncy, went home to be with her Lord and Savior surrounded by her family on Saturday, January 13, 2018.

Born May 21, 1941 in Montour Falls, NY, she was a daughter of the late Harry and Edna (Voorhees) Simpson.  On April 23, 1985, she married Paul E. Kisner, and together they celebrated...

Jan 12, 2018

Wanda S. Deitrick, 87, of Watsontown, died on January 12, 2018 at Riverwoods, Lewisburg.

She was born November 15, 1930 in Tioga, a daughter of the late Arthur and Elizabeth (Gay) Steele. On October 14, 1950, she married Doyle O. Deitrick and together they celebrated 60 years of marriage until his death on October 15, 2010.

Jan 6, 2018

Pamela Jo Hauck, 53, formerly of Watsontown and most recently of Danville, passed away Saturday, January 6, 2018 at Milton Nursing and Rehab Center.

She was born June 27, 1964 in Lewisburg, a daughter of the late Sonia (Smith) Long and McClellan Long and his wife, Elaine, who survive.

Pamela was a 1982 graduate of...

Dec 31, 2017

Raymond William Stiller, 80, of Lewisburg, passed away Sunday, December 31, 2017, at his home.

He was born March 27, 1937 in Wilkes-Barre, a son of the late Raymond Joseph and Myrle (Reese) Stiller. On August 6, 1960, he married the former Mary Ann Heck, who survives. Together they celebrated 57 years of marriage.

Raymond...

Dec 30, 2017

Myron E. Walker, 93, of Elkhart, Indiana and formerly of Watsontown, passed to his rest Saturday, December 30, 2017 at his home.

He was born on September 23, 1924 in Watsontown the tenth child of Martin L. and Bessie M. (Springer) Walker.

Myron graduated from the Watsontown High School class of 1942. He married the...

Dec 30, 2017

Doyle L. Ranck, 67, of 160 Nancy Lane, New Columbia, passed away Saturday, December 30, 2017 at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville.

He was born August 28, 1950 in Muncy, a son of the late Forrest H. and Betty L. (Klinefelter) Ranck. On July 25, 1970 he married the former Ruth Shreck, who survives. Together they celebrated 47...

Dec 25, 2017

Arlene K. Fritz, 101, formerly of Winfield, died Monday, December 25, 2017 at Riverwoods, Lewisburg.

She was born October 21, 1916 in Winfield, a daughter of the late Eyer J. and Ivy F. (Maurer) Kreamer. On October 7, 1938, she married Eston H. Fritz at the UCC parsonage, New Berlin. Together they celebrated 75 years of marriage...