OBITUARIES

Feb 2, 2022

Arlin G. Honaker, 83, of Lewisburg passed away Wednesday morning, February 2, 2022 at Riverview Manor, following a spirited battle with cancer.

She was born March 29, 1938 in Milton, a daughter of the late Harold and Kathryn (Clemens) Gearhart.  On January 11, 1975 she married Rev. Albert N. Honaker, Jr. who preceded her in death.  Arlin...

Feb 1, 2022

Elva Lois Johnson, 85, of Lewisburg, died Tuesday, February 1, 2022 at Evangelical Community Hospital, Lewisburg.

Elva was born October 3, 1936 in Sugarloaf, a daughter of the late Willis Raymond and Edna Elvina (Roth) Knelly.  On June 3, 1958 she married James Johnson, who survives.  Together they celebrated 63 years of marriage.

After graduating...

Jan 31, 2022

Arnold “Arnie” Lee Rider, 82, of Muncy, died Monday, January 31, 2022 at his home surrounded by his family.

Born March 20, 1939 in Sullivan county, he was a son of the late Albert S. and Mabel Ione (Bennett) Rider. On March 11, 1960 Arnie married the former Martha L. Cipriani and together they celebrated nearly 62...

Jan 29, 2022

Mark I. Rummel, 93, of Muncy, died on Saturday, January 29, 2022 at Williamsport South Rehabilitation and Nursing Center.

Born May 9, 1928 in Jackson Twp, Dauphin County, he was a son of the late Charles and Catherine (Corsvitz) Rummel.  On November 4, 1962 he married the former Gloria Kauffman, who preceded him in death on May...

Jan 29, 2022

Richard L. Buck, 76, of Hughesville, passed away on January 29, 2022 after an extended illness.

He was born on September 24, 1945 in Lycoming County, a son of the late Henry and Effie (Farnsworth) Buck.  On May 1, 1971, he married Lucille A. Ferrell.  Together they celebrated 50 years of marriage.

Besides his wife,...

Jan 27, 2022

Leah (Bailey) Bingaman, 92, of New Berlin, died Thursday, January 27, 2022 at Riverwoods, Lewisburg.

She was born May 17, 1929 in Snyder County, a daughter of the late Clarence and Ethel (Hummel) Bailey.  On April 11, 1948 she married Richard “Skip” Bingaman who preceded her in death on June 17, 2012.  Together they celebrated 64 years...

Jan 26, 2022

Michael Joseph Delaney, 83, of Winfield, PA died Wednesday, January 26, 2022, at home, as he wished, with his sister Marita and his beloved dog, Casey, by his side.

Michael was born in Scranton, on March 16, 1938, to William Edward Delaney, originally from Pittston, and Marion Rafferty Delaney from Scranton.

He graduated from the...

Jan 21, 2022

William Fowler, son of Hollis and Ruth Fowler, sister of Catherine Payn, and uncle of Daniel Payn and Alyson Platzer, passed away on January 21st in Lewisburg.

William was an expert backgammon player and loved finding new friends to play a game or two. He enjoyed listening to music and singing. He always had a great joke...

Jan 21, 2022

Thomas E. Weller Sr., 78, of Beaver Springs, died Friday, January 21, 2022 at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville.

Born December 15, 1943 in Lewisburg, he was a son of the late Charles and Helen (Catherman) Weller.

Tom served honorably in the United States Navy, and later worked as a truck driver for many years.

Jan 21, 2022

Anna M. Michael, 86, of Muncy, died Friday, January 21, 2022 at UPMC Susquehanna, Williamsport.

She was born May 31, 1935 in Galeton. On February 10, 1956 she married Neal Michael and together they celebrated 40 years of marriage before his death on April 2, 1996.

Anna worked as a sewer at various sewing factories...

Jan 20, 2022

Beatrice D. Park, 88, of Watsontown, died Thursday, January 20, 2022 at Watsontown Nursing and Rehab center.

She was born January 27, 1933 in Williamsport a daughter of the late Clarence and Geraldine Kinney.  She married James L. Park on October 8, 1960 and together they celebrated 59 years of marriage before his death on June 3,...

Jan 20, 2022

William L. “Bill” Pearson, 74, of Watsontown, died on Thursday, January 20, 2022 at Evangelical Community Hospital, Lewisburg.

Born February 6, 1947 in Johnstown, he was a son of the late William Pearson and Lillian (Bittner) Dick.  On May 26, 2007 he married the former Wendy Byers, who survives.  Together they celebrated 14 years of marriage.

Jan 19, 2022

Paul Louis Miller, 61, of Watsontown, died Wednesday, January 19, 2022 at his home.

Born January 8, 1961 in Quakertown, he was a son of Edwin L. Miller and the late Jane M. (Hamburger) Miller.

Paul was a 1979 graduate of Quakertown High School. He worked 26 years for the Bracalente Mfg. Group, Trumbaursville, while...

Jan 17, 2022

James E. “Jim” Stoltzfus Jr., 61, of Watsontown, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, January 17, 2022 at his home.

Born December 3, 1960 in Lancaster, he was a son of the late James E. Stoltzfus Sr. and Sandra Lee (Miller) Stoltzfus, who survives.  On March 25, 1984 he married the former Patricia Troxell, who survives.  Together they...

Jan 14, 2022

Dorothy R. Fraley, 79, of Williamsport, died Friday, January 14, 2022 at the Williamsport North Rehabilitation Center.

Born December 12, 1942 in Brooklyn, NY, she was a daughter of the late Philip and Helen (Kutors) Fenimore.

She worked most of her life as a waitress while living in the Lehigh Valley and Florida.

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Jan 13, 2022

Dennis Allen Reichard, 65, of Mifflintown, passed away January 13, 2022 at Geisinger Medical Center in Danville.

He was born in Sunbury on November 24, 1956, the son of the late Kenneth E. and Lucy F. Reichard.  On April 24, 1976, he married his wife, the former Pamela K. Bingaman, who survives.  They celebrated their 45th wedding...

Jan 12, 2022

An obituary is not available at this time for Ellen J Sills. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Jan 12, 2022

Franklin E. Weaver, 85, of Williamsport, died Wednesday, January 12, 2022 at Rose View Center.

Born September 10, 1936 in Williamsport, he was a son of the late John D. and Helen (Guisewite) Weaver. He and his wife, the former Mildred Austin, were married 15 years before her death July 12, 2008....

Jan 11, 2022

Judith Ann Gordner, 66, of Muncy, died Tuesday, January 11, 2022 at her home.

Born May 3, 1955 in Muncy, she was a daughter of the late Ira Thomas and Evelyn (McCarty) Bryan. On October 18, 2012 she married Thomas Gordner, who survives. Together they celebrated 9 years of marriage....

Jan 5, 2022

Loretta May (Houseknecht) Winter, 83, of Mill Hall, died Wednesday, January 5, 2022 at the Lock Haven Hospital.

Born May 1, 1938 in Moreland Twp., Lycoming County, she was a daughter of the late Harold S. and Dora E. (Voneida) Houseknecht. She married David E. Winter and together they celebrated 49 years of marriage before his death...