OBITUARIES

May 5, 2018

William Ray Holt Jr, 31, of Hughesville, died unexpectedly Saturday, May 5, 2018 in Florida.

Born May 11, 1986 in Williamsport he was the son of the late William Ray Holt Sr and Brenda L. (Eck) Holt, of Hughesville.

Ray received his associates degree from Triangle Tech, Sunbury. He applied his skills as a welder,...

May 5, 2018

Madalyn Joyce (Forbes) Berger, 91, of Lewisburg, passed away peacefully in the early morning of Saturday, May 5, 2018 at Milton Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, where she had been a guest for the past several months.

She was born July 13, 1926 in Milton, a daughter of the late Charles L. and Minnie Mae (Solomon) Forbes. On...

May 4, 2018

Milford J. Cloud, 68, of Watsontown, passed away Friday, May 4, 2018 at Evangelical Community Hospital, Lewisburg.

He was born September 6, 1949 in Rose Hill, Virginia, a son of the late Robert Lester and Emma (Watkins) Cloud.  On November 28, 1980 he married the former Stevia Trutt, who survives. Together they celebrated 37 years of marriage....

May 3, 2018

Barbara Joy Byers, 89, a longtime resident of Watsontown, passed away Thursday, May 3, 2018 at Watsontown Health and Rehab Center.

She was born April 14, 1929 in Goosetown, a daughter of the late Boise Penrose and Lillian Frances (Johe) Bair.

Barbara was a graduate of the former Watsontown High School.  She spent most of...

May 1, 2018

Melvena  J.  Ritter, 91, formerly of Lewisburg, passed away Tuesday, May 1, 2018 in Muncy.

She was born February 12, 1927 in Middleburg, a daughter of the late Harvey F. and Mrytle S. (Walter) Hare. On September 19, 1947, she married Eugene A. Ritter and together they celebrated 52 years of marriage before his death on June...

Apr 29, 2018

Alfred “Bud” Snyder, 78, of Muncy, died Sunday, April 29, 2018 at his home.

Born September 5, 1939 in Muncy, he was the son of the late Alfred B. and Elva A. (Boudman) Snyder.  He spent many years with his loving wife, Eleanor Snyder, who survives.

Bud was a graduate of Muncy High School and...

Apr 27, 2018

Priscilla G. Pursell, 77, of Milton, passed away Friday, April 27, 2018 at Milton Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.

She was born June 18, 2018 in Lewisburg, a daughter of the late Robert and Lena (Hursch) McCollin.  On February 1, 1957, she married Franklin Pursell, who survives.  Together they celebrated 61 years of marriage.

Priscilla attended...

Apr 25, 2018

Thelma L. Haught, 89, of Muncy, died Wednesday, April 25, 2018 surrounded by her family at the Gatehouse, Williamsport.

Born May 17,1928  in Williamsport she was a daughter of the late Clarence and Laura (Heintzelman) Mincemoyer. She married John C. “Cliff”  Haught on December 8, 1945 and together they celebrated 57 years of marriage before his death...

Apr 24, 2018

Donald E. Rife, 71, of Watsontown, passed away Tuesday, April 24, 2018 at his home.

He was born April 12, 1947 in Williamsport, a son of the late James E. and Helen P. (Lesher) Rife.  On April 15, 1978 he married the former Nancy Weaver, who survives. Together they celebrated 40 years of marriage.

Donald...

Apr 23, 2018

Dolores "Dee" Drick Kepler, 86, of Pennsdale, died Monday, April 23, 2018 at her home.

Born October 25, 1931 in Muncy, she was a daughter of the late Charles and Hannah (Fry) Drick.

Dolores graduated from Muncy High School and attended Lycoming College, Williamsport.  She worked for over 40 years as a desk clerk at...

Apr 23, 2018

Edna Mary Hanrahan, 98, formerly of Hanover and most recently of Montoursville, died Monday, April 23, 2018, at her home.

Born August 12, 1919, in Lancaster, she was a daughter of the late Charles and Charlotte (Stapf) Dyer.  On April 21, 1939, she married Samuel George Hanrahan, and together they celebrated 43 years of marriage before his...

Apr 21, 2018

Patsy J. Smith, 77, formerly of 1440 Turbot Ave., Watsontown, passed away Saturday, April 21, 2018 at the home of her daughter.

She was born September 20, 1940 in Watsontown, a daughter of the late Curtis and Mary Emma (Haines) Baker. On September 9, 1960, she married James V. "Jim" Smith, who preceded her in death May...

Apr 21, 2018

Doris J. Dunlap, 85, formerly of 106 Quarry Rd., Muncy, died Saturday, April 21, 2018 at the Susquehanna Health Skilled Nursing and Rehab Center at the Muncy Valley Hospital.

Born August 5, 1932 in Franklin Twp., Lycoming county, she was a daughter of the late Peter and Bessie (Brown) Temple.  On November 7, 1953, she married Kenneth...

Apr 14, 2018

It is with great sadness that the family of Howard F. Roessler announces his passing, on Saturday April 14, 2018 at the age of 83. Howard will be lovingly remembered by his wife, Karen V. Roessler, and his children, Mary Lou Peters, Jane (Bill) Allen, and Frank (Nicci Faires) Roessler. Howard is also survived by his four grandchildren; Courtney,...

Apr 13, 2018

Kyle Timothy “KJ” Johnson, 30, of Muncy, died unexpectedly Friday, April 13, 2018 at his home.

Born June 7, 1987 in Williamsport, he was a son of Shawn and Wendy (Watts) Johnson, of Muncy.

Kyle was a 2005 graduate of Muncy High School, where he excelled in wrestling. He was the first wrestler in Muncy...

Apr 12, 2018

Juanita Helen Trocine, 95, of Muncy, died Thursday, April 12, 2018, at Muncy Valley Hospital Skilled Nursing Unit.

Born September 1, 1922 in Middletown, OH, she was a daughter of the late Fred Charles and Nanny Matilda (Mallory) Presley.  On July 17 , 1956, she married Anthony Trocine, and together they celebrated 52 years of marriage before...

Apr 10, 2018

Melanie Marie Powers, 32, of Pennsdale, died Tuesday, April 10, 2018 as a result of injuries sustained in a vehicle accident.

Born October 18, 1985 in Williamsport, she was the daughter of Gary “Denny” and Dody (Worthington) Adams. On October 24, 2009 she married Derek Powers, who survives. Together they celebrated 8 wonderful years of marriage.

Apr 10, 2018

Yvonne Marie O’Neill, 78, of Lewisburg, passed away Tuesday, April 10, 2018 at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville.

She was born July 21, 1939 in Lewisburg, a daughter of the late Millard and Evelyn (Hummel) Fetzer.  On July 7, 1996, she married Kenneth O’Neill, who survives.  Together they celebrated 21 years of marriage.

Yvonne was a...

Apr 10, 2018

George Richard “Dick” Dietz, 86, of 409 Broadway St., Muncy, entered into eternal peace Tuesday, April 10, 2018 at the Gatehouse, Williamsport.

Born May 25, 1931 in Bloomsburg, he was the son of the late Richard Raymond and Esther (Loreman) Dietz. On January 2, 1990 he married the former Marlene Herrick, who survives. Together they celebrated 28...

Apr 3, 2018

David P. Phillips, 70, formerly of Hughesville, most recently of Allenwood, died Tuesday, April 3, 2018 at Watsontown Health and Rehab Center.

He was born on November 7, 1947 in Lycoming County, to the late Benjamin C. and Dorothy E. (Boatman) Phillips.  On August 15, 1987 he married the former JoAnn Keefer who preceded him in death...