OBITUARIES

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...

Jul 24, 2024

Ida Mae Milheim, 97, of Muncy, died Wednesday, July24, 2024, at Williamsport North.

Born March 9, 1927 in Pottsgrove, she was a daughter of the late Reese and Bessie (Prowant) Fetzer.  On March 26, 1947 she married Harry Larue Milheim who died on September 2, 1986.

She spent her early years raising her family, taking...

Jul 23, 2024

Linda R. Trutt, 76, of Williamsport, died on Tuesday, July 23, 2024 at home with her family by her side.

Born February 16, 1948 in York, she was a daughter of the late Melvin and Irene (Shiffer) Stahl.  On January 15, 1966 she married Bill Trutt, who survives.

Linda attended Milton High School and worked...

Jul 21, 2024

Jeffery Wayne Miller, 67, of Gaffney, S.C., and formerly of Montgomery, Pa., passed away July 21, 2024, at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville, Pa.

He was born November 1, 1956, in Williamsport, Pa., the son of the late Wayne and Alta (Wineguard) Miller. He is survived by his companion and wife of 32 years, the former Linda Swisher....

Jul 20, 2024

William W. Haas, 82, of Colonel John Kelly Rd, passed away Saturday, July 20, 2024 at Buffalo Valley Lutheran Village, Lewisburg.

He was born on February 27, 1942 in Lewisburg, PA, the son of the late Catherine G. (Johnson) and the late William F. Haas, former Sheriff of Union County.

Bill was a 1960 graduate...

Jul 18, 2024

Linda K. Salpino (nee McCarty), 78, most recently of Quakertown, passed away Thursday, July 18, 2024, at Rosewood Rehab and Nursing Center under Hospice care with Compassus, in Schuylkill Haven.

Born March 2, 1946 in Allenwood and raised in New Holland, she was a daughter of the late Horace McCarty and Shirley (Jones) Kuipers.

In...

Jul 17, 2024

Frederick Roy Foster, III, 38 of Williamsport, passed away Wednesday, July 17, 2024 at his home.

Born December 30, 1985 in Newark, NJ, he was a son of Frederick R. Jr. and Mary R. (Mortimer) Foster.

Fred was a 2004 graduate of Montgomery Area High School and a graduate of the Art Institute of Pittsburgh,...

Jul 17, 2024

Wayne T. Houseknecht, 77, of Clarkstown, died Wednesday, July 17, 2024 at his home surrounded by his family and beloved cat, Simon.

Born April 19, 1947 in Muncy he was a son of the late Albert B. and Florence I. (Whitmoyer) Houseknecht. On Sep. 3, 1994, he married the former Debra J. Bonawitz, who survives. Together they...

Jul 16, 2024

Terry Crouthamel, 82, of Muncy, Pennsylvania peacefully entered eternal life on Tuesday, July 16, 2024, at his niece’s home in Harrisburg, PA. Terry is survived by his cherished wife, of 55 years, Carole; his niece Allison and her husband Michael, the daughter of his late sister Joanne; his sister-in-law Candice, nephews Terrence and his wife Casey, and Christopher and...