OBITUARIES

Christine Marie Lorson

Jul 7, 2016

Christine Marie Lorson, 63, of 608 Shuttle Hill Rd., Muncy, died Thursday, July 7, 2016 at the Gatehouse, Williamsport.

Born April 4, 1953 in Williamsport, she was a daughter of the late Eugene R. and Maxine B. (Mahonski) Lorson.

Christine was a 1971 graduate of Williamsport High School.

She was a devoted member...

Donald "Don" E. Rifenburgh

Jul 2, 2016

Donald “Don” E. Rifenburgh, 89, of Lewisburg, passed away on Saturday, July 2, 2016 at Buffalo Valley Lutheran Village, Lewisburg.

Don was born on October 25, 1926 in Red Hook, NY, a son of the late Halsey Cook and Georgina (Cole) Rifenburgh.  He married Alice Belons and had four children, Nancy, Donald, Terry, and Steven.  Alice passed...

E. Louise Royer

Jul 1, 2016

E. Louise Royer, 85, of New Columbia, died Friday, July 1, 2016 at Riverwoods, Lewisburg.

She was born July 8, 1930 in Danville, a daughter of the late Helen (Boyer) DeWako. On July 28, 1950 she married Russell C. Royer, who preceded her in death on April 28, 2014.  Together they celebrated 63 years of marriage.

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Tomm L Letcher

Jul 1, 2016

Tomm L. Letcher, 74, of Williamsport, died Friday, July 1, 2016 at Manor Care South, Williamsport.

Born August 12, 1941 in Blandburg , PA , son of the late Robert Lamoine and Mary Katherine (Beck) Letcher.

Tomm retired from the United States Navy and United States Secret Service.

Surviving are two sons.

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Priscilla S. Merritt

Jun 30, 2016

Priscilla A. (Steenken) Merritt, 105, a resident of Buffalo Valley Lutheran Village, died Thursday, June 30, 2016 at Evangelical Community Hospital, Lewisburg.

She was born August 16, 1910 in Long Island, NY, a daughter of the late William and Louise Steenken.  Priscilla and her husband, Frank W. Merritt, celebrated 56 years of marriage before his death on...

Melvin M. Finck

Jun 27, 2016

Melvin M. Finck, 87, of Mazeppa, passed away on Monday, June 27, 2016, at his home.

He was born Nov. 26, 1928, in Lewisburg, a son of the late Blair Sr. and Katherine (Edinger) Finck. On Nov. 9, 1948, he married the former Wanda Wagner who survives.

Melvin attended Milton High School and served in...

Violet Dorothy (Boob) Dietrich

Jun 25, 2016

Violet Dorothy (Boob) Dietrich, 99, of Lewisburg, died Saturday, June 25, 2016 at Heritage Springs Memory Care Center, Lewisburg.

Violet was born July 25, 1916 in Northumberland, a daughter of the late John and Elizabeth Boob. She was the youngest of 12 children, six of whom did not live into adulthood.

Violet attended a one...

John Robert Dugan

Jun 22, 2016

John Robert Dugan, 79, of  Muncy, died Wednesday, June 22, 2016 at his home surrounded by his family.

Born July 6, 1936 in Lock Haven, he was a son of the late Robert E. and Mary J. (Frankenfield) Dugan. He and his wife, the former Velma Morin were married July 15, 1961. Together they celebrated nearly 55...

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...