OBITUARIES

Jun 19, 2024

Mary Ann Doyle, 80, of Muncy, died on Wednesday, June 19, 2024 at her home.

She was born December 6, 1943 to the late Joseph and Catherine (Fay) Ernst in Queens, NY.

Mary graduated from The Mary Louis Academy in Queens, NY. She then earned a degree in history from St. John’s University, Brooklyn, NY....

Jun 18, 2024

Gerald Beck Sr., 92, of Williamsport, died Tuesday, June 18, 2024 at Hillside Senior Living, Montoursville.

Born May 31, 1932 in Bloomingdale, NJ, he was a son of the late August and Dorothy (Tintle) Beck.  On April 10, 1991, he was preceded in death by his first wife of 33 years, Lucille Beck. Gerald then married Marilyn...

Jun 18, 2024

Ann Guth, 81, of Whitehall, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 18, 2024, at Mosser Nursing Home, Trexlertown.

Born June 25, 1942, in Allentown, she was a daughter of the late Earl and Viola (Hardvick) Kates. On May 9, 1959, she married Robert F. Guth, Jr. who preceded her in death on April 20, 2008. Together they...

Jun 15, 2024

Harold A. “Bud” Walter, 85, of Winfield, passed away on Saturday, June 15, 2024, at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville, surrounded by family.

Born February 28, 1939 in Lewisburg, he was the son of the late Harold B. and Anna E. (Slear) Walter.  On October 16, 1982 he married the former Joyce J. Johnson, who survives.  Together they...

Jun 15, 2024

Derek J. Grill, 61, most recently of Mifflinburg, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, June 15, 2024.

Born December 20, 1962 in Big Spring, TX,he was a son of the late Alan J. and Claire J. (Kale) Grill.

Derek was a graduate of State College Area High School and earned an Associate’s degree from Penn State...

Jun 13, 2024

Sandra L. “Sandy” Bell, 66, of Watsontown, PA, passed away on Thursday, June 13, 2024 at the Geisinger Medical Center, Danville, PA.

Sandy was born July 12,1957 in Pittsburgh to Laverne (Haney) Bell and the late Donald G.”Rusty” Bell. She was a l975 graduate of South Hills High School, Pittsburgh. She worked as a financial office administrator...

Jun 11, 2024

Warren J. Dieffenderfer, 96, formerly of Milton, died on Monday, June 11, 2024 at Evangelical Hospital, Lewisburg.

He was born October 21, 1927, in West Milton, a son of the late Joel and Sadie (Mitchell) Dieffenderfer.  On April 29, 1953 he married the former Shirley A. Finck, who preceded him in death on October 17, 2021. Together...

Jun 9, 2024

Richard G. “Rick” Davenport, 65, of Watsontown, and formerly of South Williamsport, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, June 9, 2024, at Evangelical Community Hospital, Lewisburg.

Born April 9, 1959, in Williamsport, he was a son of the late Richard G. and Joan M. (Eck) Davenport.

Rick attended South Williamsport schools and later served honorably in...

Jun 9, 2024

John Luther Bowersox, 77, of Taneytown, MD passed away on Sunday, June 9, 2024.

He was born June 6, 1947, in Lewisburg, PA to the late Carl Aseph and Arlene Fay Bowersox.

He graduated from West Snyder H. S. in 1965 and went into the Pa Army National Guard in October of that year, where...

Jun 9, 2024

Dara Lee Bowen, 74, of Turbotville, formerly of West Pittston, died on Sunday, June 9, 2024 at her home.

She was born December 27, 1949 in Scranton, the daughter of the late Robert and Nan (Cogliser) Bowen.

Dara worked as a switchboard operator for Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center for 42 years and currently worked...

Jun 1, 2024

Kenneth Warren Beaver, Sr., 82, of Lewisburg, died on the evening of Saturday, June 1, 2024, at home surrounded by his loving family.

He was born August 2, 1941, in Lewisburg, a son of the late Warren and May (Rhoads) Beaver.  On June 10, 1961, he married Catherine, a daughter of the late Solomon and Lydia Boyer....

Jun 1, 2024

Douglas J. “Doug” Kinney, 66, of Montgomery, died on Saturday, June 1, 2024, at UPMC Williamsport.

Born September 11, 1957, in Muncy, he was a son of the late Floyd and Lois (Warner) Kinney.  On May 14, 1978, he married the former Pamela Hans, who survives. Together they celebrated 46 years of marriage.

Doug was...

May 31, 2024

William L. “Bill” Baysore, 90, of Muncy, died Friday, May 31, 2024 at Muncy Place.

Born March 11, 1934 in Muncy, he was a son of the late Robert C. and Mildred E. (Snyder) Baysore, whom died when he was a young boy. Bill was raised by his grandmother, Lulu Mae (Hill) Baysore Searfoss, of Muncy. On...

May 29, 2024

Duane H. Miller, 64, of Middleburg, died Wednesday, May 29, 2024 at his home.

Born May 7, 1960 in Watsontown, he was a son of the late LeRoy Miller and Nancy (Walker) Miller, who survives, of Watsontown.  On December 22, 2006 he married the former Caroline Westhall, who survives.  Together they celebrated 17 years of marriage.

May 25, 2024

Ralph C. Heater, 69, of Watsontown, died Saturday, May 25, 2024 at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville.

Born November 3, 1954 in Lewistown, he was a son of the late Ralph S. and Carrie M. (Seidel) Heater.  On June 3, 1978 he married the former Debra L. Sampsell, who survives.  Together they celebrated nearly 46 years of marriage....

May 25, 2024

Evelyn J. “Evy” Pentz, 85, of Montgomery, died Saturday, May 25, 2024 at the Gatehouse, Williamsport.

Born July 31, 1938 in Montgomery, she was a daughter of the late Chester M. Sr. and Althea M. (Karschner) Beaver. On November 21, 1966, she married Donald D. Pentz, who survives. Together they celebrated 57 years of marriage.

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May 25, 2024

Terry Blaker, 51, of Hughesville, died unexpectedly Saturday, May 25, 2024 at his residence.

Born September 23, 1972 in Williamsport, he was a son of the late David L. Blaker and Carol L. (Clark) Blaker, of Muncy. On December 9, 1992 he married the former Leona Ball, who survives. Together they celebrated 31 years of marriage.

May 24, 2024

Judith A. “Judy” Shannon, 77, of Hughesville, PA formerly of Lansdowne, Virginia, died Friday, May 24, 2024 at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania.

Born July 2, 1946 in Wilkes-Barre, she was a daughter of the late Fred and Theresa (Burke) Heller. On November 13, 1992, she married James F. Shannon, who survives. Together they celebrated...

May 17, 2024

Michael K. Austin, 37, of Selinsgrove, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, May 17, 2024.

Born November 25, 1986 in Danville, he was the son of Kenneth Austin, of Williamsport and Paula (Moser) Austin, of Millersville.

Michael graduated from Lewisburg High School and did seasonal work at Furmano’s, Northumberland.

In his spare time, he...

May 14, 2024

Myron K. LeVan, 84, of Muncy, died Tuesday, May 14, 2024 at his home surrounded by his family.

Born October 22, 1939 in Montgomery, he was a son of the late Nelson E. and Helen A. (Wertman) LeVan. On June 28, 1957, he married the former Dorothy “Dottie” Neufer. Together they celebrated 62 years of marriage prior...