OBITUARIES

Jun 8, 2023

Charles R. “Charlie” Wright, 85, of Montgomery, died on Thursday, June 8, 2023, at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville, surrounded by his family.

Born June 9, 1937, in Old Lycoming Township, he was a son of the late W. Malcolm and Loie L. (Barto) Wright. On October 27, 1989, he married the former Sandra Golder, who survives. Together...

Jun 5, 2023

James D. Swisher, 74, of Williamsport, died unexpectedly from an infection Monday, June 5, 2023 at UPMC Williamsport.

Born June 7, 1948 in Williamsport, he was a son of the late Dorsey and Bessie (Warren) Swisher.

James was a graduate of Loyalsock High School. He served honorably in the U.S. Air Force during the Vietnam...

Jun 3, 2023

Betty Louise Cook, 94, of Market Street, Lewisburg, passed away Saturday, June 3, 2023, at Riverwoods, Lewisburg.

She was born March 20, 1929, the only child of the late Edward Gundy and Anna (Stamm) Cook.

Betty was a graduate of Lewisburg High School in 1946 and the State Beauty School, Williamsport in 1947. She and...

Jun 2, 2023

Louis A. Dantonio Jr., 96, of Allenwood, passed away on Friday, June 2, 2023 at home surrounded by his loving family.

Born on July 28, 1926 in Astoria, NY, he was a son of the late Louis Sr. and Maude (Bower) Dantonio.  On October 22, 1949 he married the former Betty M. Wertman, who predeceased him on...

May 29, 2023

Kay M. Alexander, 74, of Muncy, died Monday, May 29, 2023 at Heritage Springs, Montoursville.

Born August 4, 1948 in Williamsport, she was a daughter of the late Kenneth and Martha (Tyler) Mundrick. On June 4, 1970 she married David Alexander, who survives.  Together they celebrated nearly 53 years of marriage.

Kay was a 1966...

May 28, 2023

John W. Magyar, 74, of Montgomery, died Sunday, May 28, 2023 at his home surrounded by his family.

Born January 12, 1949 in Kansas City, MO, he was the son of the late Joseph D. and Marjorie A. (Welch) Magyar. On January 12, 1992, he married the former Roxanne Richardson, who survives. Together they celebrated 31 years...

May 23, 2023

David Allan Young, 82, of Lewisburg, died Tuesday, May 23, 2023 at Evangelical Community Hospital, Lewisburg.

Born February 8, 1941 in Aurora, IL, he was a son of the late Justin Theodore and Mildred Alana (Boehlen) Young. On June 20, 1973 he married the former Renna Mae Gutshall, who survives. Together they celebrated nearly 50 years of...

May 20, 2023

Mary Ellen Kapp, 81, a longtime resident of the area, and formerly of Philadelphia, died Saturday, May 20, 2023 at the Gatehouse, Williamsport.

Born October 11, 1941 in Philadelphia, she was a daughter of the late Thomas and Caroline (VanCamp) VanFossen.

After graduating high school in Philadelphia, Mary served honorably in the United States Army. ...

May 17, 2023

Vincent J. Chirdon, 64, of Hughesville, passed away Wednesday, May 17, 2023 at the Gatehouse, Williamsport, after a short battle with cancer.

Born June 21, 1958 in Muncy, he was a son of the late Leonard R. and Marjorie J. (Ring) Chirdon. He and  his companion, Linda Brady, enjoyed spending the past 36 years together.

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May 10, 2023

Sherman L. Barto Sr., 73, of Muncy, died Wednesday, May 10, 2023 at UPMC, Williamsport.

He was born March 6, 1950 in Muncy, a son of the late Howard and Arbutis (Musselman) Barto.  On June 24, 1978 he married the former Janice Shade, who survives.  Together they celebrated 44 years of marriage.

Sherman served in...

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...