OBITUARIES

Jan 22, 2024

Linda M. Posten, 81, of Williamsport, died on Monday, January 22, 2024.

She was born June 17, 1942 in Lewisburg, a daughter of the late Paul L. and Mary Kathryn (McCormick) Brungard. She married Tom Posten, who passed away in 1989.

Linda was a 1960 graduate of Milton High School.   She worked for over 45...

Jan 21, 2024

Eleanor Grace Benjamin, age 20, of Lewisburg, passed away in her sleep early in the morning of January 21, 2024.

She was born on May 9, 2003 to Leslie Cullen and Rick Benjamin at the Geisinger Medical Center.

Despite complex medical conditions and disabilities Eleanor lived a rich life full of joy. She was deeply...

Jan 20, 2024

Arlene R. Opp, 94, of Muncy, died Saturday, January 20, 2024 at her home.

Born April 8, 1929 in Montgomery, she was a daughter of the late A. Frank and Zora (Harman) Reaser. On April 28, 1951 she married James R. Opp, who preceded her in death Feb. 19, 2001, two months shy of their 50th wedding...

Jan 19, 2024

Rosemary Frances DiGrazia, née Breslin, died on Friday January 19, 2024 at the age of 90. She was born on January 30, 1933, in Canadensis, in the Poconos of Pennsylvania, to the late COL John F. Breslin, M.D. and Hilda Smith Breslin. She was the eldest of the four “sterling” Breslin sisters, and she spent her childhood traveling the...

Jan 15, 2024

An obituary is not available at this time for Michael L. Guyer. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Jan 13, 2024

Dorothy I. (Kratzer) Staley, 93, of Milton, went home to be with her Jesus on Saturday, January 13, 2024 at her home.

She was born April 2, 1930 in Penn Twp., Snyder County, a daughter of the late Artie and Carrie (Hollenbach) Kratzer.  On April 18, 1953 she married Thomas E. Staley who preceded her in death...

Jan 11, 2024

Kenneth M. Osterhout, 80, of Muncy, died Thursday, January 11, 2024 at his home with his loving wife by his side.

Born February 15, 1943, in Jackson, MI, he was the son of the late Marion Osterhout and Isabel (Rogers) Gooding. On May 19, 1967, he married his first wife, Jeanette W. Osterhout. Together they celebrated 42...

Jan 7, 2024

Nancy L. Murray, 53, of Hughesville, died unexpectedly Sunday, January 7, 2024 at her home.

Born July 25, 1970 in Williamsport, she was a daughter of the late Robert E. Sr. and Elsie V. (Stepp) Snyder. On October 4, 1996 she married Brian K. Murray, who survives. Together they celebrated 27 years of marriage.

Nancy...

Jan 3, 2024

Deborah A. Bushaw, 76 of Watsontown, died on Wednesday, January 3, 2024 at her residence.

Born December 17, 1947 in Williamsport, she was a daughter of the late Clarence E. Schaeffer and Mary K. (Fisher) Schaeffer, who survives.  On June 3, 1967 she married David Bushaw, who preceded her in death on December 6, 1993.

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Jan 1, 2024

James L. “Jim” Sechler, 77, of Montoursville, died on Monday, January 1, 2024 at his home.

Born on September 4, 1946 in Williamsport, he was the son of the late Paul and Helen Louise (Elliott) Sechler.  On August 9, 1969 he married the former Bonnie Mitcheltree, who survives. Together they celebrated 54 years of marriage.

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Dec 30, 2023

Cyril J. Johnson Jr., 85, of Montgomery, passed away on Saturday, December 30, 2023 at Evangelical Community Hospital, Lewisburg.

He was born February 10, 1938 in Philipsburg, a son of the late Cyril and Pauline (Pedrazzani) Johnson.

Cyril was a 1956 graduate of Montgomery High School and served honorably in the United States Army Reserves. ...

Dec 29, 2023

Charles Liam Paul Klinger passed away on December 29, 2023.

He was the son of Kevin Klinger and Johanna (Smith) Klinger of Milton.

Charles was born on December 25, 2023, the most precious Christmas surprise his parents have ever received. Though his sweet life was short, he touched the hearts of many, even those he...

Dec 24, 2023

Margaret Ann “Peg” Swinehart, 89, of Lewisburg, died Sunday, December 24, 2023 at Evangelical Community Hospital, Lewisburg.

Born August 3, 1934, she was a daughter of the late Clyde and Florence (Murphy) Fetzer. On May 23, 1953 she married Harry J. Swinehart, Jr., who preceded her in death October 26, 1993. Together they celebrated 40 years of...

Dec 23, 2023

Betty Jane Hain, 97, of Middleburg, passed away Saturday, December 23, 2023, at home surrounded by her family.

Born September 11, 1926 in Cogan Station, she was the daughter of the late Charles Merlin and Viola (Jacobs) Edler. On August 17, 1945 she married Wilbur A. “Bud” Hain, Jr., who survives. Together they celebrated 78 years of...

Dec 21, 2023

Retired Command Sergeant Major and Veteran of Vietnam and Operation Desert Storm, Thomas “Tom” M.  Donohue, Sr., 72, of Muncy, died Thursday, December 21, 2023 at his home.

Born July 2, 1951 in Munich, Germany, while his father was serving in the US Army,  he was the son of the late James J. and Teresa L. (Baker)...

Dec 16, 2023

Edward C. Wertman, 100, a longtime resident of Muncy, passed to his heavenly reward on Saturday, December 16, 2023 at Celebration Villa of Loyalsock.

Born October 16, 1923 in Muncy, he was a son of the late John and Florence (Smith) Wertman. On January 30, 1943 he married the former Lola M. Walker, who preceded him in...

Dec 15, 2023

Phyllis Jean (Bastian) Kennedy, 91, of Montgomery, passed away on Friday, December 15, 2023 at the Williamsport Home.

Born August 23, 1932 in Elimsport, she was a daughter of the late Sylvester “Earl” Bastian and former Mary Edna White. On December 14, 1973 she married T. William Kennedy who predeceased her on October 25, 2019. Together they...

Dec 14, 2023

Linda M. Haynes-Fry, 78, of Hughesville, died Thursday, December 14, 2023 at Muncy Place.

She was born September 5, 1945 in Muncy, a daughter of the late Leon Houseknecht and Pauline (Kepner) McClain. On February 2, 1991 she married Kenneth Fry, and together they celebrated 28 years of marriage before his death on March 13, 2019.

Dec 12, 2023

Marlin M. Wertman, 86, of Muncy, passed away Tuesday, December 12, 2023 at Valley View Nursing Center, Montoursville.

Born March 12, 1937 in Montgomery, he was a son of the late Van Dorn, Sr. and Alberta E. (Fritz) Wertman. On June 30, 1957 he married the former Naomi F. Vandine. Together they celebrated 66 years of marriage....

Dec 11, 2023

Barbara J. Michael, 75, of Danville, died Monday, December 11, 2023 at Grandview Nursing and Rehab Center.

She was born September 10, 1948 in Muncy, a daughter of the late John E. and Harriet A. (Bower) Day.

Barbara was a 1966 graduate of Danville High School. She began her career as a nursing assistant at...