OBITUARIES

Sep 1, 2024

Donna M. Middlesworth, 85, lifelong resident of Montgomery, died Sunday, September 1, 2024 at the Gatehouse, Williamsport.

Born July 18, 1939 in Montgomery, she was a daughter of the late Kenneth and Esther (King) Bower. On December 12, 1959 she married William R. Middlesworth. Together they celebrated 58 years of marriage before his death Aug. 16, 2018....

Aug 27, 2024

Joyce E. (Dyer) Osman, 92, of Northumberland, passed away on Tuesday, August 27, 2024, at Nottingham Village, Northumberland.

Born in Sunbury on February 27, 1932, Joyce was the daughter of the late Harvey E. and Annabelle (Wynn) Dyer.  On September 20, 1953, she married her high school sweetheart, the late Donald R. Osman.

Following graduation...

Aug 25, 2024

Marshal M. Frye, 76, of Muncy, died Sunday, August 25, 2024 at his home.

Born February 22, 1948 in Muncy, he was a son of the late Max D. and Martha E. (Berriman) Frye. On November 20, 1971, he married the former Debbie Kurtz, who survives. Together they celebrated 52 years of marriage.

Marshal was...

Aug 25, 2024

Coritha A. Muckelmann, 90, of Montgomery, died on Sunday, August 25, 2024, at home with her family by her side.

She was born in Noxen, PA, on March 2, 1934, a daughter of the late Woodrow and Anna (Mullen) Lamoreaux.  On April 9, 2008 she married Ronald Muckelmann, who survives.

Coritha was a 1952 graduate...

Aug 25, 2024

Jane E. Bitler, 61, of Muncy, died Sunday, August 25, 2024 at her home with family by her side.

Born June 11, 1963 in Williamsport, she was a daughter of Howard R. Wodrig, who survives, and the late Connie  M. (Marshall) Wodrig.

Jane worked for various local manufacturers through the years, most recently being Andritz,...

Aug 16, 2024

Steven R. Wall, 74, of Muncy, died on Friday, August 16, 2024. He passed peacefully surrounded by love.

Steve was born June 28, 1950, in Peoria, Illinois, son of the late Clara H. Wall of Muncy and the late Jack D. Wall.

He was a 1968 graduate of Muncy High School.

Steve will...

Aug 14, 2024

Rose Mary McIntosh, 70, most recently of Sunbury, died Wednesday, August 14, 2024 at her home.

Born May 26, 1954, she was a daughter of the late Charles and Iva May (Truman) McIntosh.

Rose was a graduate of high school and worked in nursing.

She enjoyed attending church on Sunday and paint by...

Aug 13, 2024

Virginia Mae “Ginny” Lucas, 85, of Lewisburg, passed away peacefully Tuesday, August 13, 2024 at Evangelical Community Hospital, Lewisburg surrounded by her loving family.

She was born July 10, 1939 in Sunbury, a daughter of the late Michael E. and Gertrude J. (Smith) Pope. On November 28, 1964 she married Dennis E. “Denny” Lucas, who survives.  Together...

Aug 11, 2024

Ruth A. Newman, 76, of Muncy, died Sunday, August 11, 2024, at UPMC, Muncy.

Born September 13, 1947 in Cherry Twp., Sullivan County, she was a daughter of the late C. Kenneth and Irene (Fassett) Rood.  On August 2, 1980 she married Sam Newman, who survives.  Together they celebrated 44 years of marriage.

Ruth attended...

Aug 10, 2024

Theresa Ann Konkle, 86, of South Williamsport, died Saturday, August 10, 2024 at the Gatehouse, Williamsport.

Born February 28, 1938 in South Williamsport, she was a daughter of the late Paul J. and Alice (Walter) Bower.  On March 17, 1993 she married James L. Konkle, who survives.  Together they celebrated 31 years of marriage.

Theresa...

Aug 8, 2024

H. Ellen Hill, 81, of Hughesville, died Thursday, August 8, 2024 at the home of her daughter.

Born May 8, 1943 in Lake Hurst, NJ, she was a daughter of the late Clyde E. and Dorothy (Lucas) Brownlee. On July 24, 1971 she married Theodore C. “Ted” Hill. Together they celebrated 44 years of marriage before his...

Aug 6, 2024

James W. Engel, 57, of Williamsport, died unexpectedly on Tuesday, August 6, 2024 at UPMC, Williamsport.

Born July 29, 1967 in Williamsport, he was a son of the late Herman and Helen Engel.  On May 5, 1990 he married the former Jennifer A. Burgett, who survives.  Together they celebrated 34 years of marriage.

James was...

Aug 4, 2024

Paul H. Cizek, 97, of Lewisburg, died Sunday, August 4, 2024, at Riverwoods, Lewisburg.

He was born April 18, 1927, in Germania, a son of the late John and Anna (Sykora) Cizek.  On February 10, 1962, he married the former Ellen Metje, who preceded him in death.

Paul was drafted to the Army and served...

Aug 2, 2024

Thomas G. Rishel, Sr., 81, of Muncy, died Friday, August 2, 2024 at his home surrounded by his family.

Born August 1, 1943 in Lewisburg, he was a son of the late Burrows E. and Eva L. (Kreppenneck) Rishel. On June 29, 1960 he married the former Penny Schneider, who survives. Together they celebrated 64 years of...

Aug 2, 2024

Betty J. Mertz, 9/13/32-8/2/24

Northumberland

The most beautiful woman journeyed to Heaven on Aug. 2. She battled illness with the fight of her beloved Notre Dame Irish. We know she’s cheering on her team, her family, and her friends from above.

Betty was born on September 13, 1932 in Sunbury to Joseph and...

Jul 31, 2024

Beverly D. “Peach” Bardo, 92, of Muncy, died Wednesday, July 31, 2024 at Chandler Hall, Newtown.

Born July 14, 1932 in Williamsport, she was a daughter of the late Donald and Rhea (Guinter) Bair. On July 21, 1950 she married Emerson D. “JR” Bardo, Jr. Together they celebrated 62 years of marriage before his death July 24,...

Jul 30, 2024

Dorothy M. Yannaccone, 100, of Watsontown, died on Tuesday, July 30, 2024, in the home where she resided for almost 70 years.

Dorothy was born in Reading, PA on March 15, 1924, to George and Margaret (Knouse) Cox.  She graduated from Reading High School in 1941 and Lebanon Valley College in 1944.

Dorothy married Dr....

Jul 26, 2024

Edward (Ed) Larry Kline, 81, of New Columbia, passed away peacefully on July 26, 2024 at Watsontown Nursing and Rehab.

He was born on July 16, 1943 in Far Rockaway, New York, a son of the late Floyd and Lucille (Sutherland) Kline. He married Marilyn (Mitch) Kline on January 1, 1965 and together they celebrated 59 years...

Jul 26, 2024

Janet R. Dierks, 89, of Winfield, died on Wednesday, July 24, 2024 at Evangelical Community Hospital, Lewisburg.

She was born April 11, 1935, in Madison, WI, a daughter of the late James J. and Mildred V. (Carter) Reid.  In January 1966, she married Max M. Dierks who preceded her in death on March 6, 2006.  Together they...

Jul 24, 2024

STILL, Margaret “Maggie” (née Schuchman), aged 58, of Lewisburg, PA, passed away after a brave journey with thyroid cancer on July 24, 2024. Deeply loved in both her professional and personal circles, Maggie was known for her joyful personality, sharp intelligence, kindness, patience, and compassion.

From the age of four, she knew she wanted to be a...