OBITUARIES

Apr 29, 2023

Lawrence J. “Larry” Hornberger, 57 of Mazeppa, died Saturday, April 29, 2023 at his home.

He was born September 29, 1965 in Philadelphia, a son of the late Lillie Mae (Gibbons) Hornberger and Lawrence G. Hornberger, who survives. On June 15, 1996 he married the love of his life, the former Rhonda Day, who survives.

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Apr 27, 2023

Xavier Jonathon Smith, 19, of Muncy, died Thursday, April 27, 2023 at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville.

Born May 20, 2003 in Williamsport, he was a son of Earl Smith III and Sylviesue (Emerick) Smith, who survive.

Xavier attended Muncy High School and was a member of the 2023 graduating class.

He was an...

Apr 23, 2023

Alida L. Ritter, 93, a long time resident of Muncy, died Sunday, April 23, 2023 at Muncy Place.

Born February 1, 1930 in Muncy, she was a daughter of the late Claude E. and Marion B. (Lord) Kerstetter. On August 5, 1948 she married Charles P. Ritter, who preceded her in death November 6, 1981.  Together they...

Apr 20, 2023

Pauline (Polly) Belle Walker, 93, of Lewisburg passed away Thursday April 20th, 2023.  Polly, born February 8, 1930 in Easton PA,  was the daughter of the late Lorene Adaline Monike and Paul Hezekiah Kenyon.  She was a 1948 graduate of Nazareth High School, and a 1952 graduate of Albright College. On June 13, 1953 she married Rev. A. Robert...

Apr 17, 2023

Ellen Marie Beard, 76, of Milton passed away April 17, 2023 at Evangelical Hospital in Lewisburg.

Ellen was born February 2, 1947 to Emma Marie (Godwin) Stickler and Lester George Stickler.  She married Stephen Gary Beard on May 27, 1967.  She is survived by her sons, Michael Gilbert Beard, of Galloway, Ohio and Stephen Keith Beard, of...

Apr 17, 2023

Donna K. Sherwood, 81, of Montgomery, died Monday, April 17, 2023 at We Care at Loyalsock, Montoursville.

Born November 5, 1941 in Eldred Township, she was a daughter of the late Franklin and Althea (Waltz) Hyde. On June 10, 1961 she married Charles L. Sherwood, who preceded her in death May 6, 2000. Together they celebrated 38...

Apr 14, 2023

Guy I. Erdley, Jr., 64, of Watsontown, died on Friday, April 14, 2023 at Milton Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.

Born October 29, 1958 in Lewisburg, he was the son of the late Guy I. Sr. and Alverna (Dershem) Erdley. On February 16, 1980 he married the former Carol Hanselman, who survives. Together they celebrated 43 years of...

Apr 12, 2023

David C. Walize, 69, of Watsontown, died on Wednesday, April 12, 2023 at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville.

Born January 27, 1954 in Lewisburg, he was a son of the late Reuben T. Jr. and Marion M. (Smith) Walize. On September 15, 1979 he married the former Karen Muffly, who survives. Together they celebrated 43 years of marriage....

Apr 12, 2023

Betty J. Newton, 63, of New Columbia, went to be with the Lord Wednesday April 12, 2023 at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville.

Born March 19, 1960 in Jersey City, NJ, she was a daughter of the late Warren and Marjorie (Empet) Tripp. On August 10, 2001 she married Lyman “Butch” Newton, who survives. Together they celebrated 21...

Apr 6, 2023

Donald L. Miller, 82, of Muncy, died Thursday, April 6, 2023 at UPMC Williamsport.

Born April 3, 1941 in Williamsport, he was a son of his loving mother, the late Martha Miller, and later raised by John H. and Bernadine (Zettlemoyer) Miller. On December 26, 1968 he married the former Cheryl Oberther, who survives. Together they celebrated...

Apr 4, 2023

F. Merle Nicholas, 93, of Milton, died on Tuesday, April 4, 2023 at his home.

Born May 29, 1929 in Delaware Twp., he was a son of the late Frank A. and Edythe E. (Machamer) Nicholas.  On April 15, 1967 he married the former Anne E. Gantt, who preceded him in death on January 17, 2002.

Apr 3, 2023

Margaret L. “Peggy” Rinella, 71, of Montoursville, passed away on Monday, April 3, 2023 at UPMC, Williamsport.

She was born March 30, 1952 a daughter of the late Kenneth and Mary Lou (Haddon) Manning.  On November 9, 2002 in Ocean City, MD, she married Joseph P. Rinella Jr., who survives.  Together they celebrated 20 years of marriage....

Apr 2, 2023

Harley R. Pittenger, 88, of Muncy, died peacefully Sunday, April 2, 2023 at Wynwood House, Boalsburg.  He was surrounded by his immediate family.

He was born October 3, 1934 in Blossburg, a son of the late Abraham and Margie (Hall) Pittenger.  On November 26, 1959 he married the former Carol Cropp, who survives.  Together they celebrated 63...

Mar 30, 2023

Donald A. “Donnie” Miller, 83, of Montgomery, died on Thursday, March 30, 2023 at Buffalo Valley Lutheran Village, Lewisburg.

Born January 30, 1940 in Williamsport, he was a son of the late Junior F. and Clara I. (Baker) Miller. On February 14, 1964 he married the former Elaine Kay Snyder, who survives. Together they celebrated 59 years...

Mar 28, 2023

Richell L. LeBlanc, 52, of Montgomery, passed away Tuesday, March 28, 2023 at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville.

Born February 19, 1971 in Muncy, she was a daughter of William E. and Donna C. (Shultz) Hampton, who both survive.  On September 5, 1992 she married Pete J. LeBlanc, who survives.  Together they celebrated 30 years of marriage.

Mar 26, 2023

Bonnie Louise Boyles, 76, of Montoursville, passed away Sunday, March 26, 2023 at UPMC, Williamsport, surrounded by her loving family.

Born December 13, 1946 in Williamsport, she was a daughter of the late James F. and E. Louise (Doebler) Bower.  On December 23, 1965 she married Donald “Doc” Boyles, who survives.  Together they celebrated 57 years of...

Mar 25, 2023

Lee C. Shuck, 87, of West Milton, peacefully entered into eternal rest Saturday, March 25, 2023.

Born May 15, 1935 in West Chillisquaque Twp., he was a son of the late Harold and Edith (Wilson) Shuck.  He married his first wife, the former Dorothy Jean Edinger who predeceased him in 1972 after 15 years of marriage. He...

Mar 22, 2023

Ryan Jay Stout, 42, of Montgomery, died Wednesday, March 22, 2023 at UPMC Susquehanna, Williamsport.

Born December 12, 1980 in Williamsport, he was a son of the late Lori L. (Peck) Stout and Thomas R. Stout, of Montgomery. On July 30, 2005, he married the former Danielle Harstead, who survives. Together they celebrated 17 years of marriage....

Mar 20, 2023

Catharine M. Keene, 87, of Muncy, died Monday, March 20, 2023 at Valley View Rehab and  Nursing Center, Montoursville.

Born June 3, 1935 in Muncy, she was the daughter of the late Raymond E. and Margaret M. (Kilgus) Shook. On August 26, 1954 she married Norman L. Keene, who survives. Together they celebrated 68 years of marriage....

Mar 15, 2023

Joanne B. Stahl, 86 of Lewisburg, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, March 15, 2023 at Evangelical Community Hospital, Lewisburg, surrounded by family.

She was born November 28, 1936 a daughter of the late Paul and Dorothy (Russell) Hauck. On November 2, 1957 she married James “Jim” Stahl who preceded her in death on December 23, 2006. Together...