OBITUARIES

Oct 22, 2023

D. Peter "Pete" Johnson, Esq. died peacefully Sunday, Oct. 22, 2023. Pete exuded class and kindness in every aspect of his remarkable life. He was born to Pauline and Luke Johnson on Sept. 18, 1955, in Erie, Pa. In 1991, Pete and Paula Swett married at Bucknell Hall. His love and respect for Paula had an intensity that established...

Oct 20, 2023

Judith Asbury Cole Costello, 86, of Hughesville, died Friday, October 20, 2023 at UPMC Williamsport.

Born December 21, 1936 in Boston, MA, she was a daughter of the late Edwin Asbury Cole Jr., and Malva Josephine (Roberts) Cole.

Judith was a 1958 graduate of Pembroke College (Brown University) where she received a Bachelor of Arts...

Oct 19, 2023

Olga Bryden, 96, a longtime resident of South Williamsport, died Thursday, October 19, 2023 at the Williamsport Home.

Born February 6, 1927 in Steubenville, OH, she was a daughter of the late Stanco and Marie Medich.  On October 20, 1957 she married A. James “Jim” Bryden, who preceded her in death on May 21, 2021.  Together they...

Oct 19, 2023

Elva M. “Elly” Fritz, 90, of Lewisburg, died Thursday, October 19, 2023 at Evangelical Community Hospital, Lewisburg.

She was born November 25, 1932, a daughter of the late Dr. Clark Benjamen and Maude Elva (Bensinger) Zimmerman. On June 9, 1954, she married Paul R. Wilson, who preceded her in death June 9, 1998. Together they celebrated 44...

Oct 15, 2023

Donald R. “Tink” Gray, 77, of Montgomery, died Sunday, October 15, 2023 at UPMC Susquehanna Hospital, Williamsport.

He was born April 2, 1946 in Anthony Township, a son of the late Roland and Esther (Strouse) Gray. On June 26, 1971  married the former Rhonda Hall. Together they celebrated 52 years of marriage.

Donald graduated from...

Oct 13, 2023

Our sweet and gentle husband, father, and grandpa, John Joseph Ptacek, passed away on Friday, October 13, 2023 surrounded by his loving family. After spending his life caring for others, he spent the final days of his life in the care of the wonderful staff at Evangelical Community Hospital in Lewisburg, Pennsylvania, to whom our family is ever grateful....

Oct 7, 2023

C. Patrick Miller, 96, of Lewisburg, died on Saturday, October 7, 2023 at his home surrounded by family.

He was born July 12, 1927 in Niagara Falls, NY, the son of the late Charles Arthur and Lila Marie (Bigger) Miller. On December 31, 1951 he married the former Marguerite Learning, who preceded him in death April 3,...

Oct 7, 2023

John E. Fillman Jr., 62, of Allenwood, died unexpectedly on Saturday, October 7, 2023 at Evangelical Community Hospital, Lewisburg.

He was born December 29, 1960 in Williamsport, a son of the late John E. Sr. and Betty Louise (Sauers) Fillman. He married Angie Masser on December 9, 1995 and together they celebrated 27 years of marriage.

Oct 5, 2023

Roberta Ann Pickering, 55, of Lewisburg, passed away due to complications from a stroke on Thursday, October 5, 2023, at Nottingham Village, Northumberland.

She was born August 26, 1968, in Bloomsburg, the daughter of William Henry Rice Jr, of Catawissa, and the late Virginia Lee (Roberts) Rice.

She is predeceased by her one brother, William...

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...