OBITUARIES

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...

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.