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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Please browse our recent obituaries below or use our Obituary Search feature to locate a loved one's memorial page. We encourage family members and friends to share memories, leave messages of support, and celebrate the positive impact their loved one had on so many lives throughout Lycoming, Union, and Northumberland Counties and beyond.

Most Recent Online Obituaries & Death Notices for Lycoming, Union & Northumberland County, PA

Alice R. Hellyer

Alice R. Hellyer

Apr 9, 2019

Alice R. Hellyer, 98, of Lewisburg, formerly of New Jersey, passed away Tuesday, April 9, 2019 at Riverwoods, Lewisburg.

Born December 14, 1920 in Princeton, NJ, she was the daughter of the late George B. Sr. and Emmie (Andersson) Rollings. She was married to her beloved husband John “Jack” C. Hellyer for nearly 76 years.

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Ruth Gertrude Garman Shiffler

Ruth Gertrude Garman Shiffler

Apr 2, 2019

Ruth Gertrude Garman Shiffler, 94, of 816 Stein Lane, passed away on April 2, 2019.

Ruth was born on October 17, 1924 in Altoona, PA, the third daughter and youngest child of the late Frederick and Alice (Lowe) Garman. On February 23, 1946, during her senior year in college, Ruth took a weekend break and married Neil...

Merlyn R. Reitenbach

Merlyn R. Reitenbach

Mar 31, 2019

Merlyn R. Reitenbach, 92, a longtime resident of Lewisburg, passed away Sunday, March 31, 2019 at Elmcroft Senior Living, Lewisburg.

He was born June 16, 1926 in Lewisburg, a son of the late Merle and Laura (Reish) Reitenbach.  On November 30, 1946 he married the former Mafalda Bozzato, and together they celebrated 63 years of marriage before...

Phyllis E. Benjamin

Phyllis E. Benjamin

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...

Ruth B. Reuther

Ruth B. Reuther

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...

Timothy L. Stover

Timothy L. Stover

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...

William J. Adams

William J. Adams

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...

Robert S. "Bob" Parker

Robert S. "Bob" Parker

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...

Kenneth F. "Ken" Fry

Kenneth F. "Ken" Fry

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....

Stanley D. Anderson Jr.

Stanley D. Anderson Jr.

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...

Elizabeth Jane Rife

Elizabeth Jane Rife

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...

John A. Murray

John A. Murray

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...

Laura Bugbee Brown

Laura Bugbee Brown

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...

James R. "Jimmy" Yonkin

James R. "Jimmy" Yonkin

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,...

Nancy Jane Gruver

Nancy Jane Gruver

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...

Anna Joyce Williams

Anna Joyce Williams

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.

Roy L. "Pop" Rathmell

Roy L. "Pop" Rathmell

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...

Darla D. Jacobs

Darla D. Jacobs

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,...

Timothy S. Farrar

Timothy S. Farrar

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...

Jean M. Sefersheyan

Jean M. Sefersheyan

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.