Pauline E. Lynch Reitz

Mar 14, 2016

Pauline E. Lynch Reitz, 98, formerly of  Montandon, passed away Monday, March 14, 2016, at Watsontown Health and Rehab Center, where she resided for the last seven years.

She was born September 2, 1917 in Milton, a daughter of the late Roy B. Weikel and Anna (Sypher) Weikel Wolfe . She and her husband, Dix Jackson Reitz,...

Dean F. Hackenberg

Mar 10, 2016

Dean F. Hackenberg, 86, of Lewisburg, passed away Thursday, March 10, 2016, at Riverwoods, Lewisburg.

He was born July 27, 1929, in Picture Rocks, a son of the late Harold and Jenny (Wolfe) Hackenberg. On March 3, 2001, he married the former Joyce Diefenbach. Together they celebrated 15 years of marriage.

Dean was a 1947...

Theodore C. "Ted" Hill

Mar 8, 2016

Theodore C. “Ted” Hill, 74, of 116 N. Second St., Hughesville, died Tuesday, March 8, 2016 at his home surrounded by his family.

Born December 1, 1941 in Lock Haven, he was a son of the late James Roy and Annie Elizabeth (Bower) Hill. On July 24, 1971 he married the former H. Ellen Brownlee, who survives....

Jean L. Ryan

Mar 8, 2016

Jean L. Ryan, 90, a longtime resident of Watsontown, passed away on Tuesday, March 8, 2016 at Milton Health and Rehabilitation Center.

She was born July 25, 1925, in Watsontown, a daughter of the late Alan Leroy and Jennie Mae (Phillips) McCollin.  Jean and her husband, Ray K. Ryan, were married March 15, 1946.  Together they celebrated...

Lucille S. Kline

Mar 7, 2016

Lucille S. Kline, 101, of Lewisburg, died Monday, March 7, 2016 at Elmcroft, Lewisburg.

She was born June 25, 1914 in Parrott, VA, a daughter of the late Walter and Oma (Warfe) Sutherland. Lucille and her husband, Floyd E. Kline, celebrated 51 years of marriage before his death on November 11, 1987.

Lucille was a...

Joanne Wagner

Mar 4, 2016

Joanne Wagner, 74, of Lewisburg, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, March 4, 2016 at her home with her family by her side.

She was born November 10, 1941 in Lewisburg, a daughter of the late Joseph and Mary (Scholl) Arner. Joanne and her husband, Robert L. “Bob” Wagner, celebrated 13 years of...

Robert T. Palesky

Mar 1, 2016

Robert T. Palesky, 69, of Williamsport, died Tuesday, March 1, 2016 at Rose View Center.

In keeping with his wishes there will be no services.

Thomas K. "Tom" Daniels

Feb 27, 2016

Thomas K. “Tom” Daniels, 66, of Muncy, died Saturday, February 27, 2016 at his home.

Born December 28, 1949 in Boston, MA, he was a son of the late John F. Daniels and Margaret M. (Jones) Daniels, who survives.

Tom was a 1969 graduate of Montoursville High School.  Following graduation, he served honorably in the...

Manuel Rubín Duque

Feb 26, 2016

Manuel Rubín Duque, 87, of Lewisburg, died on Friday, February 26, 2016 at Evangelical Community Hospital in Lewisburg. Born in Tampa, Florida on January 9, 1929, Manuel, the youngest of five siblings, was the son of José Rubín Gutierrez and Yolanda Duque Sanchez.

In 1946 he graduated from Hillsborough High School in Tampa, and later that year...

Ruth A. Bieber

Feb 25, 2016

Ruth A. Bieber, 89, of 34 Heatherbrook Estates, Muncy, died Thursday, February 25, 2016 at home.

Born February 1, 1927 in Anthony Twp., Montour County, she was a daughter of the late Earl A. Sr. and Leona A. (Mohr) Craig.  Her husband of 47 years, Walter S. Bieber, died December 26, 1993.

Ruth attended the...

Clarence H. Swinehart

Feb 25, 2016

Clarence H. Swinehart, 92, of Lewisburg, passed away Thursday, February 25, 2016, at Nottingham Village, Northumberland.

He was born April 28, 1923, in Middleburg, a son of the late Clarence E. and Elsie A. (Herman) Swinehart. On February 23, 1952, he married the former Helen B. Platt. Together they celebrated 52 years of marriage before her death...

Mary Rose Robbins

Feb 24, 2016

Mary Rose Robbins, 88, of Catuala, GA and formerly of Muncy, died Wednesday, February 24, 2016.

Born August 5, 1927 in Williamsport, she was a daughter of the late Louis and Mary Bessie (Dickie) Benchino.

Mary was a veteran of World War II, serving honorably in the U.S. Army, where she was a recipient of...

Jacob Robert Shipman

Feb 23, 2016

Jacob Robert Shipman, 12, of Montoursville, was called home to his Lord and Savior on Tuesday, February 23, 2016, while surrounded by his loving family.

Born March 28, 2003 in Danville, he was the son of Mike and Sarah Shipman, of Montoursville.

Jacob was a 7th grade student at Meadowbrook Christian School, Milton. He was...

Norma L. Strickland

Feb 23, 2016

Norma L. Strickland, 82, of Milton, died Tuesday, February 23, 2016 at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville.

She was born September 3, 1933 in Columbia County, a daughter of the late Harold and Elizabeth (Sherwood) Starr. Norma and her husband, Kenneth Strickland, were married December 31, 1952.  Together they celebrated 49 years of marriage before his death July...

Richard Frank Trufant

Feb 21, 2016

Richard Frank Trufant, 94, of Muncy, died Sunday, February 21, 2016 in the Williamsport Regional Medical Center E.R.

Born January 5, 1922 in Nashua, NH, he was a son of the late Frank Albert and Marion Ethel (Chase) Trufant. He and his wife, the former Regina Hilger, celebrated 70 years of marriage before her death December 27,...

Margaret V. "Sis" Richmond

Feb 19, 2016

Margaret V. “Sis” Richmond, 89, formerly of Grampian Boulevard, Loyalsock Township and the Meadows, died Friday, February 19, 2016 at Valley View Nursing Center, Montoursville.

Born July 1, 1926 in Williamsport, she was a daughter of the late Paul and Alice (Walter) Bower.  On December 11, 1992 she married Logan Richmond, who preceded her in death on...

Harry L. Yerg

Feb 18, 2016

Harry L. Yerg, 90, of Lewisburg, died Thursday, February 18, 2016 at his home surrounded by his family.

He was born January 21, 1926 in Muncy a son of the late Alfred and Dorothy (Orner) Yerg. He and his wife, the former Gloria Kline, were married September 27, 1946.  Together they celebrated 69 years of marriage.

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Christian Vincent Evangelista

Feb 15, 2016

Christian Vincent Evangelista, 21, of 8987 State Rt. 405, Montgomery, died Monday, February 15, 2016 at his home.

Born January 14, 1995 in Reading, he was a son of Chris R. Evangelista and Anne E. (Eck) Evangelista.

Christian was a 2013 graduate of Montgomery High School. Known for his great appreciation for his friends, he...

Betty I. Ranck

Feb 13, 2016

Betty I. Ranck, 86, formerly of Hester Drive, Watsontown, died Saturday, February 13, 2016 at Milton Health and Rehabilitation Center.

Born March 13, 1929 in Montgomery, she was a daughter of the late Robert and Leona (Brass) Klinefelter.  On October 17, 1948 she married Forrest H. Ranck and celebrated 60 years of marriage before his death November...

Howard F "Bucky" Miller

Feb 12, 2016

Howard F. “Bucky” Miller, 66, of 120 N. Washington St., Muncy, died Friday, February 12, 2016 at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville.

He was born December 27, 1949 in Muncy a son of the late Howard M. “Bucky” and Pauline (Minnier) Miller. On July 21, 2000, he married the former Gail E. Rathburn, who survives. Together they celebrated...