OBITUARIES

Oct 16, 2017

Marlin L. Hartman, 95, of Lewisburg, entered into rest, October 16, 2017 at the Evangelical Community Hospital, Lewisburg.

Mr. Hartman was born September 2, 1922 in Kelly Crossroads, Union County the eldest son of the late Melvin C. and Lanna (Fritz) Hartman.  October 1950, he married the former Edna Mae Engleman and together they celebrated 44 years...

Oct 16, 2017

June K. Seaman, 85, of 4008 Westbranch Highway, Lewisburg, passed away on Monday, October 16, 2017, at her home, surrounded by her family, after a brief but brave battle with lung cancer.

She was born on May 14, 1932, in Buffalo Crossroads, Pennsylvania, the daughter of the late Earl and Carrie (Malady) Kline.

She attended...

Oct 15, 2017

Beverly Jane Swarthout, 88, formerly of Montgomery, died Sunday, October 15, 2017 at her daughter’s home in Elizabethtown.

Born September 3, 1929 in Rauchtown, she was a daughter of the late Earl L. and Stella (Osborne) Fenstermaker. She and her husband, William R. Swarthout, celebrated 43 years of marriage before his death Nov. 18, 1992.

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Oct 13, 2017

Beverly W. Stroup, 96, of Montoursville, died Friday, October 13, 2017 at Valley View Nursing Home, Montoursville.

Born September 28, 1921 in Williamsport, she was the daughter of the late William Charles and Lois (Wright) Reeder. On April 4, 1942 she married Willard M. Stroup, who preceded her in death Dec. 25, 1989.

Beverly attended...

Oct 13, 2017

Joseph Murphy, 90, of 366 Sandel Rd., Winfield, passed away Friday, October 13, 2017 at Evangelical Community Hospital, Lewisburg.

He was born January 20, 1927 in Lewisburg, a son of the late Joseph L. Sr. and Agnes (Aurand) Murphy. On August 7, 1948, he married the former Betty Jane Kerstetter and together they celebrated 24 years of...

Oct 12, 2017

Gerald K. Folk, 70, of Watsontown, passed away peacefully Thursday, October 12, 2017 at UPMC Susquehanna, Williamsport, with his family by his side.

He was born February 7, 1947 in Goosetown, Delaware Twp., a son of the late Ralph and Frances (Folk) Koser. On October 28, 1973, he married the former Sherry Jones, who survives. Together they...

Oct 7, 2017

Eugene “Abe” Golla, 93, of Berwick, passed away Saturday, October 7, 2017 at his home.

He was born March 26, 1924 in Nuremburg, a son of the late Amos and Pearl (Slusser) Golla. On March 7, 1953 he married the former Frances Mae Lamoreaux, who survives. Together they celebrated 64 years of marriage.

A Corporal...

Oct 4, 2017

Oliver S. Avery, 80, of 201 S. Washington St., Muncy, husband, father, grandfather and friend finished his course according to II Timothy 4:7 on October 4, 2017.

Born September 27, 1937 in Millville, he was a son of the late Effie Poust Reese. On September 17, 1960, he married the former Nancy E. Frey, who survives. Together...

Oct 1, 2017

Nancy G. Murren, 85, formerly of Berwick, died Sunday, October 1, 2017 at Valley View Rehab and Nursing Center, Montoursville.

Born December 2, 1931 in Philadelphia, she was a daughter of the late Edward and Mary (McKenna) Steiger.  She and her husband, Walter H. Murren, celebrated 39 years of marriage before his death in 1991.

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Sep 28, 2017

Edward P. Buongiovanni, 43, of Jersey Shore, died Thursday, September 28, 2017 at his home.

Born August 17, 1974 in Toms River, NJ, he was a son of Rosa Maria (Mocci) Buongiovanni, of Medford, NJ and the late Edward Buongiovanni.

Edward was a graduate of Pemberton Township High School, NJ.

He attended St....

Sep 23, 2017

Timothy J. “Slip” Moser, 64, of Winfield, passed away Saturday, September 23, 2017, at Watsontown Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.

He was born February 12, 1953, in Lewisburg, a son of the late Jack and Faylene (Stuck) Moser.  On November 20, 1986, he married Mary Newton, who survives. Together they celebrated 30 years of marriage.

Tim...

Sep 23, 2017

Marion R. Schodt, 89, a longtime resident of Muncy, died Saturday, September 23, 2017, at Rose View Center, Williamsport.

Born September 26, 1927, in South Gibson, she was the daughter of the late Cecil and Ruth (Owens) Resseguie.  On January 30, 1948, she married Paul Kenneth Schodt who preceded her in death on February 18, 2015.

Sep 22, 2017

Peter D. Culbertson, 85, of Lewisburg, passed away Friday, September 22, 2017 at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville, PA.

He was born May 8, 1932 in Cheltenham, PA, son of the late Elliot and Ruth (Woolens) Culbertson. On September 28, 1973, he married Mary Ellen McCuen Stieler, who survives him. Together they celebrated 43 years of marriage.

Sep 22, 2017

Charles E. Simmons, 85, of Milton, passed away Friday, September 22, 2017 at Watsontown Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.

He was born May 17, 1932 in Watsontown a son of the late Rev. Norman J. and Marguerite (Watson) Simmons.

He worked as a Bio Medical Engineer at Evangelical Hospital, Lewisburg, where he was responsible for maintenance...

Sep 17, 2017

John E. Kelley, Jr., 60, of Bellefonte, died Sunday, September 17, 2017.

Born September 3, 1957, he was a son of the late John E. Sr. and Ruth E. Kelley.

Surviving are two sisters and a brother-in-law, Kathleen and Howard Allen and Elizabeth Guisewhite, all of Montgomery; and five nieces and nephews, Danny Bennett, Jr....

Sep 17, 2017

Barry D. Wiles, 51, of Watsontown, passed away Sunday, September 17, 2017 at his home.

He was born April 23, 1966 in Sunbury, a son of Paul and Nancy (Shemory) Wiles, of Watsontown.

Barry was a 1984 graduate of Warrior Run High School.  Following high school, he served honorably in the United States Air Force. ...

Sep 14, 2017

Lonnie H. Heddings, 56, of Milton, died on September 14, 2017 at Milton Health and Rehabilitation Center.

Born in Lewisburg on October 19, 1960, he was the son of the late Herman and Shirley (Buck) Heddings.

Most recently, Lonnie worked for Strong Industries Pool and Spas, Northumberland.

Lonnie is survived by one son,...

Sep 11, 2017

Warren W. Clark Sr., 76, of 39 Gail Lane, Hughesville, died Monday, September 11, 2017 at Darway Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center, Forksville.

Born June 17, 1941 in Limestone Twp., Lycoming County,  he was a son of the late Harry and Cleda (Confer) Clark. On July 2, 2011 he married the former Christine Yoh, who survives. Together they...

Sep 10, 2017

Jeremy D. Matthews, 34, of Middleburg, passed away unexpectedly on September 10, 2017.

Born in Lewisburg on November 18, 1982, he was the son of Suzette L. (Trissler) Matthews, of Middleburg and the late Dean D. “Bud” Matthews.

Jeremy graduated from the welding program at SUN Area Technical Institute, New Berlin in 2001.

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Sep 8, 2017

Carol A. Metzger, 75, of Lewisburg, enjoyed life to the very fullest until her passing Friday, September 8, 2017.

She was born November 11, 1941 in Williamsport, the daughter of the late John W. and Catherine L. (Mitsdarfer) Sinclair. She was the wife and partner of William J. Metzger, Sr. for over 53 years.

Carol...