OBITUARIES

Feb 24, 2023

Linda L. Palmatier, 72, of Muncy, died Thursday, February 24, 2023 at Williamsport South.

Born July 22, 1950 in Muncy, she was a daughter of the late Lester and Marie (Starr) Stover. On January 3, 1971 she married Edward L. Palmatier. Together they celebrated 38 years of marriage before his death July 21, 2009.

Linda...

Feb 22, 2023

Bernard E Morrison, 93, affectionately known as “Bernie”, beloved husband, father, and “Pap” went to his heavenly home, on February 22, 2023, just two months short of his 94th birthday.

Born April 8, 1929, Bernie was the son of the late Robert E and Sara A Springer Morrison of Watsontown, Pa. He graduated from Watsontown High School...

Feb 21, 2023

Doris A. Hursh, 87, of Muncy, died Tuesday, February 21, 2023 at Muncy Place.

Born June 1, 1935 in Goosetown, she was a daughter of the late Myron S. and Edna K. (Wise) Hursh.

Doris was a 1953 graduate of Watsontown High School. She worked at the former Milton Manufacturing and Philco Ford, Watsontown. Doris...

Feb 20, 2023

Norma Jean Gresh, 89, of Muncy, passed away on Monday, February 20, 2023 at UPMC Susquehanna, Williamsport.

Born May 23, 1933 in Elimsport, she was a daughter of the late William and Lois (Dunn) McCormick. On April 4, 1953 she married Paul F. Gresh. Together they celebrated 37 years of marriage before his death.

Norma...

Feb 20, 2023

Harold Mazza, 81, of Milton, formerly of Dixon, MO, died Monday, February 20, 2023 at home with his family by his side.

Born May 26, 1941 in New York City, he was a son of the late Peter and Mary (O’Conner) Mazza.  He married the former Elaine Whitehurst, who preceded him in death in January of 2009....

Feb 15, 2023

Ronald C. Peffer, 81, of Winfield, died Wednesday, February 15, 2023, UPMC, Williamsport.

Born November 9, 1941, in Lewistown, he was a son of the late Nick and Dorothy (Robinson) Peffer. On February 16, 1980, he married the former Sharon Wolfe, who survives. Together they celebrated 43 years of marriage.

Ron was a 1960 graduate...

Feb 13, 2023

Myron M. Hersh, 65, of Montgomery, died Monday, February 13, 2023 in Williamsport.

Born June 21, 1957 in Jersey Shore, he was a son of the late Carl Lucas and Eva Hersh Harer. On May 28, 1988 he married the former Donna E. Baker, who survives. Together they celebrated 34 years of marriage.

Myron worked...

Feb 12, 2023

Robert W. Yannaccone, 73, of Houston, TX, died unexpectedly on Sunday, February 12, 2023 at his childhood home in Watsontown.

Born July 7, 1949 in Detroit, MI, he was a son of the late Dr. Robert Yannaccone and Dorothy Yannaccone, who survives.

Rob was a 1967 graduate of Warrior Run High School and served honorably...

Feb 6, 2023

Margaret A. “Peggy” (Berger) Cronrath, 73, of Milton, died Monday, February 6, 2023 at Evangelical Community Hospital, Lewisburg.

Born July 19, 1949 in Williamsport, she was a daughter of the late Leslie A. Berger and Joan (Fillman) Berger, who survives.  On April 6, 1966 she married George R. Cronrath who preceded her in death August 31, 2002. ...

Feb 5, 2023

Robert E. More, 79, of Montgomery, died Sunday, February 5, 2023 at UPMC, Williamsport.

He was born December 7, 1943 in Muncy, the son of the late Laverne and Marie (Green) More.  On June 22, 1974 he married the former Judy Steininger, who survives.  Together they celebrated 48 years of marriage.

Robert was a 1961...

Feb 5, 2023

Clyde M. Gãss, II, 62, of West Milton, died Sunday, February 5, 2023, at his home following a lengthy illness.

He was born July 7, 1960, in Carbondale, PA. On August 29, 1990, he married the former Lori Brouse who survives. Together they celebrated 32 years of marriage.

Clyde was a 1978 graduate of Lewisburg...

Jan 29, 2023

Matthew P. Snyder, 52, of Muncy, passed away Sunday, January 29, 2023 at the Gatehouse, Williamsport, with his loving wife by his side.

Born July 15, 1970 in Williamsport, he was a son of Kenneth N. Snyder, of Pennsdale, and the late Joan B. (Koons) Snyder. On November 4, 2017 he married the former Kelly Wiseman, the...

Jan 26, 2023

Owen A. Aukema, 74 of Danville, Pa., formerly of Sussex, NJ, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, January 26, 2023, to be with his Lord and Savior. He was born on March 31, 1948, to Owen and Henrietta (Huizinga) Aukema. On August 15, 1975, he married the former Anna Mae Jaeger, who survives along with his two sons,...

Jan 26, 2023

Kathryn A. “Kitty” Bittenbender, 90, formerly of Bangor, more recently of Watsontown, passed away Thursday, January 26, 2023 at Grandview Nursing and Rehab, Danville.

She was born November 3, 1932 in Bangor, a daughter of the late Nevin I. and Evelyn B. (Keat) Deitz.  On May 17, 1964 she married Robert S. Bittenbender who preceded her in...

Jan 21, 2023

Lenora May Heywood, 73, of Montandon, died Saturday, January 21, 2023 at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville.

She was born September 27, 1949 in Alleghany County.

On July 22, 1983 she married Clint Heywood, who survives. Together they celebrated 39 years of marriage.

Lenora enjoyed raising and caring for her family, especially spending time...

Jan 16, 2023

David B. Plotts, 70, of Watsontown, died on Monday, January 16, 2023 at Grandview Nursing and Rehabilitation, Danville.

Born August 11, 1952 in Danville, he was a son of the late A. Larue, Jr. and Evelyn (Moore) Plotts.

David was a 1971 graduate of Warrior Run High School.  He served honorably in the United States...

Jan 12, 2023

Linda K. Shemory, 61, of Watsontown, died Thursday, January 12, 2023 at UPMC, Harrisburg.

Born March 22, 1961 in Lewisburg, she was a daughter of the late Paul and Carlene (Feigles) Fornwalt.  On April 10, 2002, she married Boyd Shemory, who survives.  Together they celebrated 20 years of marriage.

Linda was a 1979 graduate of...

Jan 12, 2023

Richard F. “Dick” Buck, 84, of Muncy, passed away on Thursday, January 12, 2023 at UPMC, Williamsport.

Born July 1, 1938 in Montgomery, he was a son of the late Richard D. and Roberta (Hagenbuch) Buck.

Dick was a graduate of Montgomery High School.  He worked for many years as an electrician.

Dick...

Jan 7, 2023

Steven John Staib, 58, of Muncy, died Saturday, January 7, 2023 in Lewisburg.

Born May 22, 1964 in Lewisburg, he was a son of the late Robert H. Staib and Angeline M. (Giunta) Staib, who survives.

Steven was a 1982 graduate of Muncy High School. He received an associate degree from the former Williamsport Area...

Jan 7, 2023

Shirley L. Bower, 91, of Montgomery, died Saturday, January 7, 2023 at Heritage Springs, Montoursville

Born February 3, 1931 in Montgomery, she was the only child of the late Franklin and Carrie (Buss) Whidden. On November 4, 1951, she married John C. “Sonny” Bower, Jr. who preceded her in death Mar. 28, 2013.  Together they celebrated 61...