OBITUARIES

Oct 3, 2023

Velma Irene Benscoter, 82, formerly of West Milton, died on Tuesday, October 3, 2023 at Williamsport North Rehab and Nursing Center.

She was born January 9, 1941 in Nescopeck, a daughter of the late Charles and Mildred (Kitchen) Warner.

Velma was a graduate of Nescopeck High School and later earned her Nursing degree from Danville...

Oct 3, 2023

Howard J. “Rowdy” Propst, Jr., 62, of Montgomery, died Tuesday, October 3, 2023 at UPMC Susquehanna, Williamsport.

Born December 17, 1960 in Muncy, he was a son of the late Howard J. Propst, Sr. and Norma Jean (Hill) Reich.

Howard was a graduate of Montgomery High School. He worked as a welder beginning his career...

Oct 2, 2023

Kevin L. Horlacher, 65, of Milton, formerly of Lewisburg died Monday, October 2, 2023 at Evangelical Community Hospital, Lewisburg.

He was born December 3, 1957 in Camden, NJ, a son of the late Marie C. (Stitzel) Horlacher and David E. Horlacher, who survives. On September 3, 1977 he married the former Ruth E. Conard, who survives. Together...

Sep 30, 2023

Myron Jay Goodfellow, 65, of Muncy, formerly of New York, died Saturday, September 30, 2023 at his daughter’s home.

He was born December 19, 1957 in Syracuse, NY, a son of the late Donald, Jr. and Gladys (Jensen) Goodfellow.

Myron worked as a truck driver for Marshal Trucking in New York and most recently Fuller...

Sep 30, 2023

Lonnie J. Milheim, 53, of Montandon, died Saturday, September 30, 2023 at Evangelical Community Hospital, Lewisburg.

He was born February 23, 1970 in Lewisburg, a son of Sherry (Stahl) Fay, of Watsontown and the late William Floyd Milheim.

Lonnie worked with his brothers in the drywall business for many years. Most recently, he worked at...

Sep 27, 2023

June E. Pewterbaugh, 91, of Muncy, died Wednesday, September 27, 2023 at Muncy Place.

Born July 7, 1932 in Muncy, she was a daughter of the late Capt. Arthur T. and Ruth P. (Vandersloot) Eaker. On August 27, 1949 she married the love of her life, Howard H. “Petie” Pewterbaugh. Together they shared nearly 60 years of...

Sep 27, 2023

Kathy V. Robbins, 67, of Montoursville, died Wednesday, September 27, 2023 at UPMC, Williamsport.

Born March 30, 1956 in Rochester, NY, she was a daughter of the late Anthony and Ann (Zutes) Venieris.

Kathy was a graduate of Nazareth College and most recently owned and operated Pudgie’s of Williamsport and Montoursville.

Kathy was...

Sep 27, 2023

Ernest (Ernie) H. Keister, Jr., 88, of Lewisburg, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 27, 2023.

He was born January 6, 1935, the son of the late Ernest H., Sr. and Mildred (Catherman) Keister.

He was a long-time member of Christ’s Evangelical Lutheran Church, Lewisburg.

Ernie loved bowling and being outdoors, especially hunting...

Sep 26, 2023

Joyce E. Warner, 77, of Muncy, died Tuesday, September 26, 2023 at Nottingham Village, Northumberland.

Born September 3, 1946 in Muncy, she was the daughter of the late Verus H. and Isabelle M. (Houseknecht) Karschner. On November 21, 1964 she married Don Warner, Sr., who survives. Together they celebrated 58 years of marriage.

Joyce was...

Sep 25, 2023

Gael H. Rothfuss, 78, of Muncy, died Monday, September 25, 2023 at UPMC Susquehanna, Williamsport.

Born August 6, 1945, in Morristown, New Jersey, she was a daughter of the late George and Helen M. (Headley) Vial.  On December 9, 1966 she married Ray E. Rothfuss, Jr. Together they celebrated 55 years of marriage before his death December...

Sep 21, 2023

Barbara H. Dunn, 89, a longtime resident of Muncy, died Thursday, September 21, 2023 at her grandson’s residence in Gilbert, Arizona.

Born September 15, 1934 in Sunbury, she was a daughter of the late Russell L. and Emily B. (Bain) Zerbe. On June 6, 1954 she married Robert Nelson Dunn. Together they shared 47 years of marriage...

Sep 17, 2023

Robert C. “Bob” Riddell, Sr., 79, of Montgomery, died Sunday, September 17, 2023, at the home of his daughter surrounded by his family.

Born November 16, 1943, in Williamsport, he was a son of the late Harry W. Sr., and Sara E. (Meisel) Riddell. On June 21, 1969, he married the former Roxie A. Fisher, who survives....

Sep 16, 2023

Travis L. Michael, 35, of West Wyoming and formerly of Milton, died Saturday, September 16, 2023.

He was born May 23, 1988 in Abilene, TX, a son of Larry Michael and Sabrina (Miller) Pasko, who both survive.

Travis attended Milton Schools and later Fortis Institute.  He owned and operated his own business, Air Motion Performance....

Sep 8, 2023

William H. “Bill” Likens, 94, of Muncy, died Friday, September 8, 2023 at Valley View Nursing Center, Montoursville.

The funeral will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, September 13, at the First United Methodist Church, 602 S. Market St., Muncy, with the Rev. Richard Robinson, officiating.

Burial will follow in Muncy Cemetery.

Sep 6, 2023

Carole Marie Bryson, 63, of Muncy, died Wednesday, September 6, 2023 at UPMC, Muncy.

Born January 18, 1960 in Muncy, she was a daughter of the late William and Marvine (Phillips) Bryson.

Carole attended Montgomery schools and worked several jobs earlier in life.

She loved to sing, play bingo, crochet, and do word...

Sep 5, 2023

Robert John “Bob” Wolfe, 80, of Watsontown, passed away on Tuesday, September 5, 2023.

A lifelong resident of the Muncy/Watsontown area, he was born in Shamokin on May 1, 1943, to the late William “Bill” and Anna (Buggy) Wolfe.  On October 17, 1964, he married the former Dolores Bogetti, who survives.

Bob was a 1961...

Sep 3, 2023

Christina Dorward, 67, of Muncy, passed away peacefully Sunday, September 3, 2023 at Muncy Place.

Born July 5, 1956 in Washington D.C., she was the daughter of the late James Richter and Ann Elizabeth Wynngate. On June 1, 1985, she married Dennis Dorward, who survives. Together they celebrated 38 years of marriage.

Christina was a...

Sep 2, 2023

Clara F. Bennett, 76, of Muncy, passed away peacefully and was promoted to glory on Saturday, September 2, 2023 at UPMC Susquehanna, Williamsport.

Born February 15, 1947 in Williamsport, she was a daughter of the late William H. and Florence M. (Gower) Greenabaum. On April 30, 1983, she married Kent A. Bennett. Together they celebrated 40 years...

Sep 2, 2023

Kevin R. Millage, 66, formerly of Lewisburg and most recently of Danville, died Saturday, September 2, 2023, at Hollidaysburg Veterans’ Home.

Born December 6, 1956, in Sioux Falls, SD, he was a son of Eunice (Hodkinson) Millage, of Lewisburg and the late Dale Millage.

Kevin was a graduate of Andress High School, El Passo, TX....

Aug 31, 2023

Bruce L. Sones, 76, of Muncy, died Thursday, August 31, 2023 at WeCare at Loyalsock.

Born November 13, 1946, in Muncy, he was a son of the late Walter and Sadie (Chamberlain) Sones. On September 19, 1969, he married the former Kay E. Bonawitz.  Together they celebrated 48 years of marriage before her death December 17, 2017....