OBITUARIES

Janet A. Lucas

Jun 18, 2016

Janet A. Lucas, 84, of Muncy, died Saturday, June 18, 2016 at the Williamsport Home.

Born August 25, 1931 in Muncy, she was a daughter of the late Albert and Blanche (Guyer) Anderson.  On October 13, 1950 she married J. Stanley Lucas Jr., who survives.  Together they celebrated 65 years of marriage.

Surviving in addition...

Beatrice M. Bieber

Jun 18, 2016

Beatrice M. Bieber, 89, formerly of Pepper Street, Muncy, died Saturday, June 18, 2016 at her daughter’s home in Montgomery.

Born January 9, 1927 in Delaware Twp., Northumberland County, she was a daughter of the late Clarence R. and Laura (Heintzelman) Mincemoyer.  On January 26, 1947, she married Robert L. Bieber, who died March 30, 2007. Together...

Charles L Wertz

Jun 17, 2016

Charles L. Wertz, 83, of White Deer Pike, died Friday, June 17, 2016 at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville.

He was born September 29, 1932 in White Deep Twp., the son of the late Joseph and Mary (Hackenberg) Wertz. Charles and his wife, the former Sue A. Wesner, were married January 22, 1951 and recently celebrated 65 years...

Ruth E. Kelley

Jun 17, 2016

Ruth E. Kelley, 78 of Williamsport, died Friday, June 17, 2016 at the Williamsport Regional Medical Center.

Born September 18, 1937 in Williamsport, she was a daughter of the late Luther and Ruth (Murray) Farnsworth. She and her husband, John E. Kelley celebrated 50 years of marriage before his death June 28, 2007.

Ruth previously...

Gloria Marie Zuniga

Jun 15, 2016

Gloria Marie Zuniga, 23, of 63 Orchard Ave., Hughesville, passed away unexpectedly, Wednesday, June 15, 2016 at her home.

Born October 18, 1992 in Williamsport, she was a daughter of Albert S. Zuniga and Paula A. Wright, with whom she resided.

Gloria was a 2011 graduate of Hughesville High School and received her degree as...

Sara "Sally" Van Sant Fetter

Jun 13, 2016

Sara “Sally” Van Sant Fetter, 92, of Lewisburg, passed away peacefully on Monday, June 13, 2016 at RiverWoods, Lewisburg.

She was born February 10, 1924 in Lewisburg, a daughter of the late Earl M. and Martha Mae (Koons) Catherman.

She was a 1942 graduate of Lewisburg Area High School and a 1947 graduate of Williamsport...

Matthew C. "Matt" Richardson

Jun 11, 2016

Matthew C. "Matt" Richardson, 26, of Watsontown, died Saturday, June 11, 2016 at Evangelical Community Hospital, Lewisburg.

He was born February 18, 1990 in Lewisburg, a son of the late Robert M. Richardson, Sr. and Susan (Snyder) Richardson, of Watsontown.

Matt attended Warrior Run Schools and formerly worked at Watson Inn, Watsontown and Dynamic Surface...

Leland J. Laclare

Jun 7, 2016

Leland J. LaClare, 61, of Milton, passed away Tuesday, June 7, 2016 at Evangelical Community Hospital, Lewisburg.

The family is being assisted by Cronrath-Grenoble Funeral Home, South Second and St. Louis Streets, Lewisburg.

Dorothy D. Bennage

Jun 7, 2016

Dorothy D. Bennage, 99, formerly of Lamplight Lane, Lewisburg, died Tuesday, June 7, 2016.

She was born January 25, 1917 in Northumberland, a daughter of the late Harvey and Elizabeth (Blett) Strouse. On October 2, 1935 she married Karl R. Bennage and they celebrated 68 years of marriage before his death on May 25, 2004.

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Scott R. Fox

Jun 5, 2016

Scott R. “Ghost Rider” Fox, 62, of Muncy, died Sunday, June 5, 2016, at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville.

Born June 8, 1953, in Williamsport, he was a son of the late LaVerne and Clarice (Robbins) Fox.  On March 7, 2003, he married the former Roberta “Bobbi” Morse.  Together they celebrated 13 years of marriage.

He...

Betty Jane Farley

Jun 4, 2016

Betty Jane Farley, 90, of Allenwood, died Saturday, June 4, 2016 at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville.

She was born October 20, 1925 in Williamsport, a daughter of the late Clarence and Catherine (Campbell) Winters.  Betty and her husband, Carl A Farley, Sr., celebrated 58 years of marriage before his death on March 18, 2007.

Betty...

Betty E. Sones

Jun 3, 2016

Betty E. Sones, 87, of Muncy, died Friday, June 3, 2016 at her home.

Born February 7, 1929 in Muncy, she was a daughter of the late Oscar and Pearl (Savidge) Ellis. Her husband of 16 years, Ralph “Deet” Sones, died July 16, 2007.

Betty worked as a seamstress at various sewing factories and later...

Bernard L. Miller

May 31, 2016

Bernard L. Miller, 77, of Muncy, died Tuesday, May 31, 2016 at his home.

Born May 29, 1939 in Pennsdale, he was a son of the late Lewis H. and Helen J. (Egli) Miller. On April 10, 1959  he married the former Clara J. Schaeffer, who survives. Together they celebrated 57 years of marriage.

Bernard...

Edith Mae Moyer

May 30, 2016

Edith Mae Moyer, 82, of Watsontown, passed away peacefully on Monday, May 30, 2016, after a long and courageous battle with cancer.

She was born February 1, 1934 in Alvira, Gregg Twp., a daughter of the late John and Hattie (Reaser) Moyer.

Edith was a graduate of Watsontown High School.  She worked for many years...

Victoria Mae Bressler

May 26, 2016

Victoria Mae Bressler, 94, of Williamsport, died Thursday, May 26, 2016 at the Rose View Center, Williamsport.

Born January 5, 1922 in Elizabethville, she was a daughter of the late John and Emma Jane (Fesiq) Collins.

Victoria was a high school graduate. She enjoyed spending her days taking care of her family and home. Victoria...

Richard E. Kline

May 26, 2016

Richard E. Kline, 93, of Lewisburg, was carried into the waiting arms of his Lord and Savior on Thursday, May 26, 2016 at Riverwoods, Lewisburg.

He was born March 7, 1923 in McClure, a son of the late Claire David and Vera (Weader) Kline-Clare.

On February 15, 1946 he married the former Bonnie M. Hobbs...

Theodore F. Richardson

May 24, 2016

Theodore F. Richardson, also known as “Ted” or “T.R.”, 80, of 101 E. Houston Ave., Montgomery, died Tuesday, May 24, 2016 at Rose View Center, Williamsport.

Born May 19, 1936 in Indiana, PA, he was a son of the late Leroy and Carrie (Clawson) Richardson. On August 19, 1967 he married the former Mary Ann Hanobic, who...

Mary Lou Engleman

May 23, 2016

Mary Lou Engleman, 56, of Washingtonville, died Monday, May 23, 2016 at Evangelical Community Hospital, Lewisburg

She was born March 3, 1960, in Williamsport, a daughter of the late Richard K. and Donna L. (Keiser) Engleman.

She is survived by a daughter, Kelsi Engleman; a son, Daniel Engleman; and two grandchildren, Baylee Engleman and Raelyn...

Phyllis E. Close

May 22, 2016

Phyllis E. Close, 86, of 220 Applewood Drive, Lewisburg, died Sunday, May 22, 2016 at Riverwoods, Lewisburg.

She was born February 12, 1930 in Harrisburg, a daughter of the late Samuel and Mary (Smith) Oberholtzer.  Phyllis and her husband, the Rev. Dr. Robert L. Close, celebrated 58 years of marriage before his death on November 29, 2008....

Dr. Philip Sayre Kift, Sr.

May 19, 2016

Dr. Philip Sayre Kift Sr., 92, of Williamsport, passed away on Thursday, May 19, at Manor Care South, Williamsport.

Phil was born February 28, 1924 in Muncy, a son of the late Craig Morrell and Vida (Sayre) Kift.  On May 26, 1949, he married the former Betty Jean Taylor, who survives.  Together they celebrated nearly 67 years...