Recent Obituaries & Death Notices for our Muncy, Watsontown and Lewisburg, PA Locations
Obituaries serve as meaningful tributes to lives well lived and provide an opportunity for family and friends to reflect on cherished memories. While they remind us of the loss we have experienced, they also celebrate the love, relationships, accomplishments, and moments that made each life unique. If you have recently lost a loved one, we extend our heartfelt condolences to you and your family.
Below you will find recent obituaries and death notices for families served by Grenoble Family Funeral Homes & Crematory throughout Lycoming County, Union County, and Northumberland County, Pennsylvania, including the communities of Muncy, Watsontown, Lewisburg, Milton, Hughesville, Montoursville, Mifflinburg, Montgomery, and surrounding areas. Both current and past services are available, allowing family and friends to revisit memories, celebrate a life well lived, and honor a lasting legacy.
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Most Recent Online Obituaries & Death Notices for Lycoming, Union & Northumberland County, PA
Thomas Hutt Miller
May 21, 2019
Thomas Hutt Miller, 85, of Lewisburg passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 21, 2019, just one week shy of his 64th wedding anniversary with wife Johanna “Annie” (Leach) Miller.
Tom was the first of his family born in America on September 13, 1933 in Ambridge, Pennsylvania. His father and mother, Alexander and Helen (Hutt) Miller and brother...
John Willaim Meixell
May 21, 2019
John William Meixell, 85, of Forked River, NJ, died Tuesday, May 21, 2019 at his home.
Interment will be held privately on his family’s lot in Lewisburg Cemetery.
Expressions of sympathy may be left at www.cronrathgrenoblefuneralhome.com
Rody Grosso
May 14, 2019
Rody Grosso, 88, of Milton for the past 16 years, died Tuesday, May 14, 2019 at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville.
There will be no services.
The family is being assisted by the Cronrath-Grenoble Funeral Home, 308 Main St. Watsontown.
Stephen "Artie" C. Decarlo
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”...
Donald Milroy Smith Sr.
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...
Lucille (Rothermel) Aurand
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...
W. Dean Metzger
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...
John R. Vermilya
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.
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Joyce L. Pifer
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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Kara Ann (Mowery) Herr
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....
Eleanor Butler (Pangburn) Shelly
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...
Cathy D. (Fertig) Rowles
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.
...William L. "Bill" Thomas
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...
Wanda Kay Hawk
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...
Emily M. Gottschall
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...
Carson D. Wagner
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...
Lloyd Keith Michael
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...
Karen J. Russell
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...
Beryl M. Dirk
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...
Gary W. Hassenplug
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...
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