OBITUARIES

Dec 5, 2022

Ray E. McCarty, 77, of Muncy, died on Monday December 5, 2022 at UPMC Susquehanna, Williamsport.

Born February 9, 1945 in Muncy, he was a son of the late Stephen G. and Mary E. (Aunkst) McCarty. Ray was married to the former Jane “Joog” Ulirch, who preceded him in death June 4, 2018.

Ray served...

Dec 5, 2022

Richard Alan “Dick” Smith, 81, of Muncy, died on Monday December 5, 2022 at the Gatehouse, Williamsport.

Born and raised in Muncy Creek Twp., Dick was a son of the late Ralph C. and Martha E. Smith.

He was a graduate of the Muncy School District, Penn State and Bucknell University.  He taught science courses...

Nov 28, 2022

Bonnie Ruth Jenkins Lewis, 80 of Lewisburg, died on November 28, 2022.

Born December 24, 1941 in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, she was a daughter of the late Thomas H. and Virginia Hughes Jenkins of Shavertown, Pennsylvania.

Bonnie was a 1959 graduate of Westmoreland High School in Trucksville, Pennsylvania. She graduated in 1963 as the class valedictorian...

Nov 28, 2022

Richard Sullivan Miller, 85, of Hughesville, died Monday, November 28, 2022 at the Gatehouse, Williamsport.

Born May 21, 1937 in Norristown, he was a son of the late William Dudley and Edith (Sullivan) Miller. On May 21, 1960, he married the former Aline Stuart, who survives. Together they celebrated 62 years of marriage.

Richard was...

Nov 26, 2022

Sunny Marie Lyons, passed away peacefully in the arms of her parents, Donovan Lyons and Chelsea Moore on Saturday, November 26, 2022 at Geisinger Medical Center, Muncy.

Sunny’s family was blessed with 47 minutes of her time before she ascended to Heaven at 5:00 a.m. Sunny Marie was a butterfly that lit beside us as a sunbeam,...

Nov 25, 2022

Jeanne R. Berninger, 92, a resident of Muncy, passed away Friday, November 25, 2022 in Muncy Place.

Born June 19, 1930 in Bloomsburg, she was a daughter of the late James L. and Martha May (Snyder) Ruckle. On June 7, 1952 she married Donald C. Berninger. Together they celebrated 62 years of marriage before his death on...

Nov 24, 2022

Patricia Ann Muffly, 85, of Milton died Thursday, November 24, 2022, at the Gatehouse, Williamsport.

Born February 7, 1937, in Huntersville, she was a daughter of the late Ransom and Ethel (Hall) Nunn.  On November 26, 1956 she married Richard “Dick” Muffly, who preceded her in death on July 31, 2000. Together they celebrated 43 years of...

Nov 21, 2022

James R. “Jim” Fetter, Jr., 81, of Williamsport, passed away Monday, November 21, 2022 at UPMC Susquehanna, Williamsport.

Born October 1, 1941 in Pittsburgh he was a son of the late James Sr. and Doris (Kunz) Fetter. In a few years Jim’s family moved to the family farm, Evergreen Acres on Musser Lane in Muncy.

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Nov 19, 2022

Karen Erdley, 80, of Lewisburg, PA passed away on November 19, 2022 after valiantly fighting breast cancer for more than 40 years.  Born on August 9, 1942 in Fort Sill, OK, she was the daughter of the late W. Arthur and Mary (Pope) McMorris. Karen spent her childhood years in Pittsfield, MA.  She attended Bucknell University, where she met...

Nov 17, 2022

Florence Arrietta Fisher, 98, of Watsontown, died Thursday, Nov. 17, 2022 peacefully at home surrounded by family.

She was born July 18, 1924 in White Deer Township, daughter of the late Joseph and Mary (Hackenberg) Wertz. She was married to the late Dale R. Fisher for over 40 years.

She is survived by her daughter,...

Nov 17, 2022

Stanley R. Glidewell, 74, of Picture Rocks, died Thursday, November 17, 2022 at UPMC, Williamsport.

He was born on February 24, 1948 in Williamsport, a son of the late Cleon Arthur and Hazel (Blair) Glidewell.  On January 29, 1972 he married the former Shirley Taggart, who survives.  Together they celebrated 50 years of marriage.

Stanley...

Nov 11, 2022

James A. Hoffman, Jr., 61, of Muncy, died Friday, November 11, 2022 at his mother’s home surrounded by his family.

Born August 12, 1961 in Muncy, he was a son of the late James A. Hoffman, Sr. and Nancy (Zarr) Hoffman, who survives.

Jim was a 1979 graduate of Muncy High School. He worked in...

Nov 10, 2022

Michael Anthony Showers, 40, of Montgomery, died Thursday, November 10, 2022 at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville.

Born December 1, 1981 in Williamsport, he was a son of the late Carl Showers and Edith A. (Montague) Bigger.

After graduating from Montoursville High School Michael worked odd jobs and mowed lawns at Muncy Cemetery and Lycoming County...

Nov 6, 2022

Sunday, November 6, 2022, Walter Hershman passed away peacefully at Lankenau Hospital after a long battle with Multiple Sclerosis. He was 53 years old. He leaves behind his wife Li Huan Li, his 13 year old son Chad, both parents, Evelyn and Morton, and two sisters, Judy and Sharon.

Walter grew up in Lewisburg, PA and before...

Nov 6, 2022

Dustin James Heddings, 31, of Lewisburg, died unexpectedly Sunday, November 6, 2022 at his home.

Born December 24, 1990 in Lewisburg, he was the son of Diana Flick, of Watsontown and the late Lonnie Heddings.

Dustin attended Warrior Run Schools, Watsontown.

An avid outdoorsman, he enjoyed going out four wheeling and hiking in...

Nov 4, 2022

Stephen E. “Rancky” Ranck, 66, of Hughesville, died unexpectedly on Friday, November 4, 2022 due to injuries sustained in an automobile accident.

Born October 16, 1956 in Williamsport, he was a son of the late James and Ruth (O’Dell) Ranck.

Stephen attended Williamsport Area School District.  He was a very skilled mechanic and also worked...

Oct 27, 2022

Jane Ella Hagenbuch entered her eternal home on Thursday, October 27, 2022 at Riverwoods, Lewisburg, her longtime home after several years at Elmcroft, Lewisburg.

Born in Muncy hospital on July 23, 1932, she was raised at Maple Hill, Montgomery, and graduated in 1950 from Montgomery-Clinton High School.

She was a daughter of the late Paul...

Oct 27, 2022

Cathy M. Shreck-Schley, 48, of Muncy, died Thursday, October 27, 2022 at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville.

Born March 3, 1974 in Montgomery, she was a daughter of Roy Shreck, of Hughesville and Jean (Gelnett) Hoffman, of Milton. On June 28, 2022 she married her long time companion, Brian K. Schley, who survives.

Cathy attended Montgomery...

Oct 22, 2022

Joyce E. Fox, 75, of Montgomery, died Saturday, October 22, 2022 at Muncy Place.

She was born November 20, 1946 in Williamsport, a daughter of the late Albert and Drusilla (Peifer) Heller.

Joyce was a 1964 graduate of Montgomery High School and in 1966 earned her associates degree in nursing from the former Williamsport Area...

Oct 22, 2022

Dr. James H. Turnure Sr., age 98, a former resident of Lewisburg for over 50 years, passed into eternal rest October 22, 2022.  Born July 8, 1924, he is survived by one son, James Turnure, Jr. of Dover, PA.; three grandsons James III, Andrew and Daniel Turnure; and two great-grandchildren Harvey and Jane Turnure.  He is preceded in death...