OBITUARIES

Sep 26, 2022

Luella R. Winder, 79, of Montgomery, died Monday, September 26, 2022 at her home.

Born August 6, 1943 in Watsontown, she was a daughter of the late Raymond and Pauline (Frederick) Wertman.  On February 5, 1966 she married Wilbur E. “Butch” Winder who preceded her in death on April 10, 2011.  Together they celebrated 45 years of...

Sep 24, 2022

Beverly Ann Maizland, 73, formerly of Lewisburg, died, Saturday, September 24, 2022 at Nottingham Village, Northumberland.

She was born May 11, 1949 in Canonsburg, a daughter of the late James W. and Anna F. (Barbour) Maizland.

Beverly graduated high school in Western Pennsylvania and attended the former Allegany Community College, now Allegany College of Maryland. ...

Sep 23, 2022

Terry L. Smith, 72, of Muncy, died unexpectedly, Friday, September 23, 2022 at his home.

Born July 15, 1950 in Wellsboro, he was a son of the late Arthur and Reva (Locey) Smith.  On October 10, 1970 he married the former Delores Wood, who survives. Together they celebrated nearly 52 years of marriage.

Terry was...

Sep 23, 2022

Diana May Woodward, 78, of Muncy, died Friday, September 23, 2022 at her home.

Born June 13, 1944 in Nottingham, England, she was a daughter of the late Francis and Edna (Kirk) Pike.  On April 2, 1966 she married Ian Woodward, who survives.  Together they celebrated 56 years of marriage.

Diana worked as a hairdresser...

Sep 18, 2022

Mary A. Miller, 82, of Lewisburg, died Sunday, September 18, 2022 at Evangelical Community Hospital, Lewisburg.

She was born June 9, 1940 in Sunbury, a daughter of the late John and Dezna (Zartman) Lazeski. On October 30, 1965 she married Glenn Miller, who survives. Together they celebrated 56 years of marriage.

Mary was a 1958...

Sep 17, 2022

Violet Carrie Boyer, 83, of Watsontown, went to be with her Lord and Savior Saturday, September 17, 2022 at the Gatehouse, Williamsport.

She was born February 19, 1939 in Snyder County, a daughter of the late Levin Musser and Florence (Zeiber) Musser Zechman. Her first husband of 42 years, Daniel Miller, preceded her in death Dec. 13,...

Sep 14, 2022

Karen Marie Benfer, 36, of Watsontown, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, September 14, 2022 at her home.

Karen was born December 27, 1985 at Evangelical Hospital in Lewisburg, a daughter of the late Russell A. and the late Eileen M. (Kelly) Benfer.

She graduated from Coudersport Area High School in June of 2005. Karen entered...

Sep 10, 2022

Shirley L. Thompson, 89, formerly of Montgomery, died Saturday, September 10, 2022 at Muncy Place.

Born October 16, 1932 in Rauchtown, she was a daughter of the late Daniel R. and Mary L. (Meckley) Phleger.  On July 19, 1950 she married Cecil W. Thompson who preceded her in death on May 26, 2003.  Together they celebrated 52...

Sep 6, 2022

John W. Bower, 72, Formerly of Watsontown and most recently of Galeton, died Tuesday, September 6, 2022 at UPMC Susquehanna, Williamsport.

Born September 19, 1949 in Lewisburg, he was the son of the late Eugene “Bun” and Miriam (Frederick) Bower.  On August 16, 1990 he married the former Rebecca Reitz who preceded him in death in 2010. ...

Aug 31, 2022

Benjamin M. Fox, 78, of Montgomery, died Wednesday, August 31, 2022 at the Gatehouse, Williamsport.

He was born January 4, 1944 in Williamsport, a son of the late Robert M. and Marjorie (Soars) Fox.  On August 13, 1983 he married the former Dolly A. Tompkins, who preceded him in death on August 10, 2022. Together they celebrated...

Aug 30, 2022

Harriet Joan Harman, 92, formerly of Muncy, died Tuesday, August 30, 2022 at SpiriTrust Lutheran Home, York, where she resided for a short time.

Born December 6, 1929 in Muncy, she was the daughter of the late James A. and Ethel C. (Taggart) Hitesman. On Mar. 17, 1951 she married Maurice L. “Jeff” Harman, who preceded her...

Aug 30, 2022

George C. Lupold, 79, of Muncy, died Tuesday, August 30, 2022 at his home surrounded by his family.

Born August 10, 1943 in Muncy, he was a son of the late George H. and Wanda Mae (Voneida) Lupold. On Oct. 21, 1977 he married the former Elizabeth “Liz” Duncan, who survives. Together they celebrated 44 years of...

Aug 28, 2022

Mary K. Ryan, 96, of Lewisburg, died, Sunday, August 28, 2022 at Riverwoods, Lewisburg.

She was born September 3, 1925 in Salem, PA, a daughter of the late Grant and Ruth (Pierce) Karl.  On August 2, 1947 she married Robert E. Ryan, who preceded her in death on August 16, 2018.  Together they celebrated 71 years of...

Aug 27, 2022

Joseph O. Myers, 82, Formerly of Allenwood, died Saturday, August 27, 2022 at UPMC Susquehanna, Williamsport.

Born May 19, 1940 in Muncy, he was a son of the late Joseph M. and Anna E. (Harman) Myers.  On September 9, 1961 he married the former Helen D. Frontz who preceded him in death on January 16, 2018.  Together...

Aug 27, 2022

Pamela A. Young, 51, of Montandon, departed Saturday, August 27, 2022 at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville.

She was born January 20, 1971 in Lewisburg, a daughter of Ernest Day Sr. and the former Loretta Conway, who both survive.  On December 28, 1991 she married Brian Young, who survives. Together they celebrated 30 years of marriage.

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Aug 24, 2022

Orville W. Stahl Jr., 80, of Milton, died Monday, August 24, 2022 at his home.

Born November 18, 1941 in McKeesport, he was a son of the late Orville W. Sr. and Annie (Vargo) Stahl.

Orville was a graduate of Lewisburg High School. He was a truck driver for Milton Transportation and owner of Jr’s...

Aug 23, 2022

Robert J. Sterner, 83, of New Columbia, died Tuesday, August 23, 2022 at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville.

He was born January 5, 1939 in Derry Twp., Montour County, a son of the late Clarence E. and Mary A. (Reigle) Sterner. He married the former Margaret Kossar, who survives.

Robert was a 1956 graduate of Milton...

Aug 23, 2022

Florence E. Hecknauer, 94, of Muncy died Tuesday, August 23, 2022 at the Muncy Place.

Born April 23, 1928 in Morris, she was the daughter of the late Daniel R. Sr. and Geneva E. (Barker) Coney. On Jan. 19, 1948 she married Carl Hecknauer Sr., who preceded her in death in 1996. Together they celebrated 48 years...

Aug 21, 2022

Dana E. Bertin, 69, of Muncy, died Sunday, August 21, 2022 at home surrounded by his family.

Born August 12, 1953 in Muncy, he was a son of the late Eugene Peter Jr. and Phyllis Elaine (Pegg) Bertin.

On August 28, 1982 he married the former Rebecca L. Foust, who survives. Together they celebrated nearly...

Aug 20, 2022

Mary Louise (Bostwick) Rosenbaum, 92, died Saturday, August 20, 2022 at Wolf Run Village, Hughesville, where she resided for the past 12 years.

Born March 3, 1930 in Williamsport, she was the daughter of the late Arland and Thelma (Griggs) Bostwick. On June 11, 1948 she married Charles W. “Bud” Rosenbaum. Together they celebrated 58 years of...