OBITUARIES

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....

Aug 26, 2023

Ermin Digan, 83, of Muncy, died Saturday, August 26, 2023 at his home surrounded by his family.

Born December 4, 1939 in Muncy, he was a son of the late Trevor and Arta Lillian (Smith) Digan. On September 24, 1960 he married the former Janet L. Neufer. Together they celebrated 57 years of marriage before her death...

Aug 25, 2023

Larry E. Crebs, 67, of Winfield, died Friday, August 25, 2023 at his home.

Born August 5, 1956 in Sunbury, he was a son of the late Robert E. and Mary K. (Harmon) Crebs. On March 3, 1979 he married Sandra (Aikey) Crebs and together they celebrated 44 years of marriage.

Larry was a graduate...

Aug 25, 2023

Della Ann Williams, 85, formerly of Williamsport and most recently of New Columbia, died Friday, August 25, 2023 at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville.

Born January 15, 1938 in Lycoming County, she was the daughter of the late Charles Page and Ann Ginner.  She was married to Donald G. Williams who preceded her in death on June 1,...

Aug 22, 2023

Jessica Lynn Brubaker, 40, of Baltimore, died Tuesday, August 22, 2023 at her home.

She was born August 5, 1983 in Indianapolis, IN.  Jessica was the daughter of the Douglas Brubaker, of Elysburg and Linda Brubaker, of Lewisburg.

Jessica was a 2001 graduate of Bloomsburg High School. She received her bachelor’s degree from Towson University...

Aug 21, 2023

Charles D. “Charlie’ Gatz, 69, of Pennsdale, died Monday, August 21, 2023 at UPMC Susquehanna, Williamsport.

Born December 31, 1953 in Muncy, he was the son of the late Paul E. and Mary H. (Frey) Gatz.

Charlie was a graduate of Muncy High School. He was a self employed mechanic, who enjoyed working on tractors,...

Aug 18, 2023

Regina Amons Wilson, 56, of Lewisburg, died Friday, August 18, 2023 at her brother’s home in New Jersey.

Born July 18, 1967 in Newark, NJ, she was a daughter of the late Shellie and Hattie Mae Amons. On March 28, 2013 she married Lawrence Wilson, who survives. Together they celebrated 10 years of marriage.

Regina’s...

Aug 18, 2023

Grant W. “John” Barto, 87, of Watsontown, died Friday, August 18, 2023 at Evangelical Community Hospital, Lewisburg.

He was born July 25, 1936 in Williamsport, a son of the late Grant and Mildred (Feister) Barto. He married the former Joan H. VanKirk. Together they celebrated 29 years of marriage before her death August 28, 1994.

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Aug 12, 2023

Austin R. Rothfuss, 29, of Muncy, died Saturday, August 12, 2023 in Williamsport.

Born February 23, 1994, in Lewisburg, he was the son of Ray E. Rothfuss, III, and Marti I. Davis.

Austin attended Warrior Run School District.  He worked for his father at Rothfuss Race Car Chassis as a mechanic and a welder.

Aug 12, 2023

Gilbert W. Bettendorf, 90, of Lewisburg, died Saturday, August 12, 2023 at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville.

Born December 19, 1932 in Chicago, IL, he was a son of the late Paul and Helen (Witt) Bettendorf. On July 3, 1959 he married the former Martha Kline and together they celebrated 64 years of marriage.

Gilbert graduated...

Aug 10, 2023

David Eugene Erdley, 79, of Montoursville, died Thursday, August 10, 2023 at Williamsport South Nursing Center.

He was born March 6, 1944 in Lewisburg, a son of the late Clarence and Mary (Griffith) Erdley. On April 27, 1968 he married the former Yvonne Hartman, who survives. Together they celebrated 55 years of marriage.

David was...

Aug 9, 2023

Marian L. King, 95, formerly of Sullivan County and most recently of Montoursville, died Wednesday, August 9, 2023 at Williamsport North.

Born April 19, 1928 in Sullivan County, she was a daughter of the late Benjamin and Delia (Peterman) Stiger. On June 29, 1946 she married Donne L. King, who survives.

Together they celebrated 77...