OBITUARIES

Aug 16, 2022

Jane Ann (Treon) Anstadt, 103, of Lewisburg, died Tuesday, August 16, 2022 at Riverwoods, Lewisburg.

She was born May 6, 1919 in Mildred, Montana, a daughter of the late George Ellis and Blanche Viola (Grittner) Treon.

Jane was a 1937 graduate of Watsontown High School and later attended the Lutheran Deaconess School.  She served in...

Aug 15, 2022

Suzanne L. Lucas, 75, of Williamsport, passed away on Monday, August 15, 2022 at Williamsport South Rehab and Nursing.

Born January 9, 1947 in Muncy, she was a daughter of Donne L. and Marian L. (Stiger) King, who both survive.

Suzanne graduated from Williamsport High School and earned an Associate’s degree from the former Williamsport...

Aug 14, 2022

Eleanor Smith, 91, of Lewisburg, died, Sunday, August 14, 2022 at Watsontown Health and Rehabilitation Center.

She was born August 19, 1930 in Montoursville, a daughter the late George and Laura McFadden. On July 4, 1950 she married Marlin E. Smith, Sr., who preceded her in death March 6, 2015. Together they celebrated 65 years of marriage....

Aug 13, 2022

Thomas T. “Tom” Taber III, 93, of Muncy, died Saturday, August 13, 2022 at Hillside Senior Living Center, Montoursville.

Born May 22, 1929 in Madison, NJ, he was a son of the late Thomas II and Margaret (Gantt) Taber.  He married the former Barbara Wilson who preceded him in death on April 7, 2015

Tom...

Aug 12, 2022

Harold F. Geise, of Watsontown, was a caring husband, father, pappy, and friend. He left this world Friday, August 12, 2022 at the age of 75.

Born November 11, 1946 in Danville, he was a son of the late Edwin and L. Evelyn (Swank) Geise. On September 25, 1971 he married the former Linda S. Troutman, who...

Aug 12, 2022

A teacher, an entertainer, a storyteller -- through art, song, magic, and instruction, Marlin K. Troutman entertained people. Born on 23 August 1936, he was the son of the late Russell U. and Fannie (Kirkpatrick) Troutman. Marlin grew up in Sunbury, Pennsylvania. Although he was too young to fight in World War II (WWII), his father and two older...

Aug 12, 2022

Helen M. Barto, 89, of Montgomery, died Friday, August 12, 2022 at her home.

Born November 17, 1932 in Williamsport, she was the daughter of the late Otto and Lillian (James) Myers. On June 6, 1951 she married Richard Barto, who survives. Together they celebrated 71 years of marriage.

Helen was a 1951 graduate of...

Aug 10, 2022

Dolly A. Fox, 68, of Montogmery, died Wednesday, August 10, 2022 at Embassy of Loyalsock, Montoursville.

She was born March 15, 1954 in Turbotville, a daughter of the late Robert and Caroline (Deeter) Tompkins.  On August 13, 1983 she married Benjamin Fox, who survives. Together they celebrated nearly 39 years of marriage.

Dolly worked for...

Aug 8, 2022

Candie L. Ranck, 58, formerly of Mifflinburg and most recently of New Columbia, died Monday, August 8, 2022 at her home.

Born March 11, 1964 in Lewisburg, she was a daughter of the late Lloyd and Marianne (Stewart) Snyder.  On December 1, 1992 she married David Ranck, who survives.  Together they celebrated 29 years of marriage.

Aug 6, 2022

Delores J. Dewalt, 82, of Montgomery, died Saturday, August 6, 2022 at Embassy of Loyalsock, Montoursville.

Born February 26, 1940, in Philipsburg, PA, she was a daughter of the late Cyril M. and Pauline C. (Pedrazzani) Johnson. On November 28, 1964, she married David T. DeWalt, who preceded her in death May 2, 2010. Together they celebrated...

Aug 5, 2022

Patty A. (Kelley) McCoy, 87, of Hughesville, died Friday, August 5, 2022 at Embassy of Loyalsock, Montoursville.

Born October 14, 1934 in Muncy, she was a daughter of the late Ezurah and Helen (Rook) Kelley.

Patty was a 1952 graduate of Muncy High School. She worked as a medical records coder for various local doctors,...

Aug 4, 2022

Mary Ellen Bennardi, 95, of Muncy, died Thursday, August 4, 2022 at Embassy of Loyalsock, Montoursville.

Born October 19, 1926 in Genesee, PA, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Anna (Cooney) Russell. On July 4, 1951 she married Rudolph A. Bennardi, who preceded her in death Aug. 26, 2010. Together they celebrated 59 years...

Jul 30, 2022

George M. Snyder Jr., 77, of Muncy, passed away Saturday, July 30, 2022 at home with his family by his side.

He was born on March 29, 1945 in Doylestown, a son of the late George Sr. and Emma (Whitman) Snyder.  On August 14, 1965 he married the former Jo Hunsberger, who survives.  Together they celebrated 56...

Jul 29, 2022

Grace W. Yost, 88, a lifelong resident of Lewisburg, passed away peacefully on July 29, 2022 surrounded by her loving family.

She was born March 15, 1934 in Lewisburg, a daughter of the late Max and Mary May (Bumgardner) Wagner.  On December 22, 1954 she married Robert W. Yost who preceded her in death on December 1,...

Jul 25, 2022

Catherine Pastore Blair, age 80, died at home in Lewisburg, PA from cancer on July 25, 2022.

Born June 14, 1942, Catherine grew up in Boston, Massachusetts. She moved to Lewisburg, PA in 1970 and received a Ph.D. in English literature from Penn State in 1980. She worked in Bucknell University’s Writing Center for many years, and...

Jul 25, 2022

Ronald S. “Buckshot” Frey, 81, of Watsontown, died Monday, July 25, 2022 at UPMC Susquehanna, Williamsport.

Born September 8, 1940 in Muncy, he was a son of the late Schuyler A. and Pauline (Shnyder) Frey. Ron was predeceased by his first wife, the former Dawn West in 1965 and his second wife, the former Barbara Minier in...

Jul 24, 2022

Arthur G. Tritsch, 87, formerly of Pittsburgh, most recently of Lewisburg, died Sunday, July 24, 2022 at Evangelical Community Hospital, Lewisburg.

He was born February 23, 1935 in Pittsburgh, a son of the late Arthur G. and Elizabeth (Van Gorder) Tritsch. On May 2, 1959 he married the former Dorothyann Hlavinka, who survives. Together they celebrated 63...

Jul 21, 2022

With the deepest sadness we announce the passing of our beloved mother, Ann A. Dearman, 94, of Lewisburg. She left to take her place among the angels in the early hours of July 21, 2022. Ann had been a resident of Buffalo Valley Lutheran Village for the past eight years.

She was born April 27, 1928 in...

Jul 20, 2022

Stephen Gary Beard, 80, of Milton, died Wednesday, July 20, 2022 at Watsontown Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.

He was born May 28, 1942, son of the late Gary Beard and Ruth (Hower) Voris. He is survived by his wife, the former Ellen Marie Stickler, and his sons Stephen Keith Beard of Barre, VT and Michael Gilbert Beard...

Jul 15, 2022

Mr. Russell Albert Benfer, 72, of Turbotville, died on Friday, July 15, 2022 at his home.

He was born August 9, 1949 in Danville, a son of the late Robert O. and Dolores M. (Kiester) Benfer.  On June 24, 1972 he married the former Eileen Marie Kelly, of Easton, PA, who preceded him in death on May...