All Obituaries

Kathryn C. Werner, beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and aunt, 96, of Muncy, passed away peacefully Thursday, April 11, 2024 at Wolf Run Village, Hughesville. Born June 21, 1927 in East Rockhill Township, she was a daughter of the late Ira E. and Florence May (Kanter) Cullen. On October 29, 1950 she married David R. Werner, who preceded her in death September 21, 2020. Together they celebrated nearly seventy years of marriage. Kathryn was a 1946 graduate of Sell-Perk High...

Catherine Theresa Meehan, 81, of Muncy, died Wednesday, April 10, 2024, at her home. She was born on May 31, 1942, in Philadelphia. On January 7, 1967, she married Robert A. Meehan, who preceded her in death on April 5, 2017. They had been married for 50 years. Catherine was a member of the Church of the Resurrection in Muncy. She enjoyed crafting, knitting and crossword puzzles. Catherine had a love for music, especially Elvis and Frank Sinatra.  She delighted in watching old...

William L. Heim, 67, of Muncy, died on Saturday, April 6, 2024, at the Gatehouse, Williamsport. Born July 17, 1956, in Williamsport, he was a son of the late Boyd C.  Heim Sr. and Dorothy L. (Bender).  He married the former Linda C. Woodside at Assateague Island in July of 2012, and together they celebrated 11 years of marriage. William attended Montoursville Schools and later worked in Maintenance at the Lycoming Mall, Muncy. In his free time, he loved going to car...

Lester E. “Les” King, 89, of Montgomery, died Friday, April 5, 2024 at his daughter’s home in Jersey Shore. Born December 24, 1934 in Allenwood, he was a son of the late Willis and Lena (Hopkins) King.  On March 5, 1953 he married the former Audrey S. Welliver who preceded him in death July 27, 2019. Together they celebrated 66 years of marriage. Lester served honorably in the United States Navy and later retired from the former Keeler/Dorr Oliver Boilers,...

Markley W. Rooker, 66, of Muncy, died on Friday, April 5, 2024 at his home. Born June 25, 1957 in Muncy, he was a son of the late Willard Rooker and Helen Flick.  On July 25, 1978 he married the former Gwen Mays, who survives.  Together they celebrated 45 years of marriage. Markley was a 1974 graduate of Hughesville High School.  He worked many years as a machine operator at Data Papers, and later retired from the former Pop’s Place, Muncy, which him and his son owned...

Gary D. Allen, 84, of Muncy, died Thursday, April 4, 2024, at the Gatehouse, Williamsport. Born August 16, 1939, in Estella, he was a son of the late Harvey and Gertrude (Boatman) Allen.  Gary was a 1958 graduate of Muncy High School and attended Bloomsburg State Teachers College.  He worked many years at Sylvania, and later retired from the former American Home Foods, now Con-Agra. Gary was an accomplished athlete and a member of the Muncy High School Athletic Hall of...

Stella M. Hafer, 82, of Riverside, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family Wednesday, April 3, 2024 at her home. She was born March 26, 1942 in Danville, a daughter of the late Robert and Goldie (Hollenbaugh) Troxell.  On January 13, 1962 she married Joseph F. Hafer, who survives.  Together they celebrated 62 years of marriage. Stella was a 1960 graduate of Danville High School. Earlier in life, she was employed at a variety of jobs. Stella then worked at the Danville...

Martha R. Hubbert, 69, of Muncy, died Tuesday, April 2, 2024at UPMC Susquehanna, Williamsport. Born December 25, 1954 in Williamsport,she was a daughter of the late Charles and Ocie Carson.  On August 26, 1972she married Henry Hubbert, who survives. Together they celebrated nearly 52 years of marriage. Martha was a graduate of Muncy High School.She worked as a laborer for Lemco Tools in Williamsport, where she later retired. Martha had a very outgoing personality. She loved spending...

After eight-two years of perpetual motion, Virginia “Gini” Ann (Reeser) Kessler passed away peacefully in the early hours of March 30, 2024. Death with dignity was the final task on her to-do list and she made her departure from life with strength, grace and courage. She was strong-willed to the end, and despite her debilitating struggles with lung disease, she served as President of Nottingham Village Nursing Center until her passing. Gini was born in Portland, Oregon on...

Elizabeth J. Bennett, 88, of Montgomery, died Friday, March 29, 2024 at the Gatehouse, Williamsport. Born September 15, 1935 in Williamsport, she was a daughter of the late Harry and Alice (Bird) Hakes.  On September 19, 1953 she married Franklin R. “Ted” Bennett, Sr., who preceded her in death October 1, 2018. Together they celebrated 65 years of marriage. Elizabeth was a 1953 graduate of Montgomery-Clinton High School. She previously worked at the former Montgomery...