OBITUARIES

Nov 15, 2021

Holly S. Baker, 70, went to be with her Lord and Savior Monday, November 15, 2021 at UPMC, Williamsport.

Born January 6, 1951 in Jersey Shore, she was a daughter of the late Phillip and Grace (Mitcheltree) Fox.

Holly attended Jersey Shore High School. She served as a waitress for 30 years, at the former...

Nov 14, 2021

Neil David Mertz, 90, of Northumberland, died peacefully Sunday, November 14, 2021 at his home.

He was born July 15, 1931 in Northumberland, a son of the late William & Grace (Heiser) Mertz.  On July 23, 2000 he married the former Ann (Brooks) Engler, who survives.

Neil was a graduate of Northumberland High School. He...

Nov 11, 2021

Elizabeth Mae “Betty” Adams, 93, formerly of Lewisburg, died Thursday, November 11, 2021.

She was born October 22, 1928 in Williamsport, a daughter of the late Harry A. and Mae Catherine (Oberholtzer) Kurtz. On December 30, 1950 she married William J. Adams, who preceded her in death March 16, 2019. Together they celebrated 68 years of marriage....

Nov 11, 2021

Mary Ellen Murphy, 90, formerly of Allenwood, passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 11, 2021.

Born October 18, 1931 in McElhattan, she was a daughter of the late George and Georgine (Miller) Hall.  On October 18, 1952 she married Charles Allen Murphy Sr. who passed away on June 15, 2006.  Together they celebrated 53 years of marriage....

Nov 11, 2021

Clyde Allen “Butch” Todd, 75, passed into the arms of our Lord and Savior on Thursday, November 11, 2021.

Born March 24, 1946 in Jersey Shore, he was the son of the late Arthur and Margaret (Adams) Todd. On August 27, 1966, he married the love of his life, the former Doris Ott, who survives.

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Nov 6, 2021

Angelo Robert DiStefano, of Lewisburg, PA died Saturday, November 6, 2021 of the COVID-19 virus at Buffalo Valley Nursing Facility, Lewisburg.

He was born April 10, 1924 in Camden, NJ, of the late Dominic and Caroline (DePasquale) DiStefano.  He is survived by wife of 68 years, Rose (DiBerardino) and was...

Nov 6, 2021

Kenneth “Ken” M. Rummel, 58, of Muncy, died Saturday, November 6, 2021 at UPMC Susquehanna, Williamsport.

Born March 7, 1963 in Harrisburg, he was the son of the late Gloria F. (Kauffman) Rummel and Mark I. Rummel, who survives. On Aug. 10, 1989 he married the former Lori Dangle, who survives. Together they celebrated 32 years of...

Nov 3, 2021

Charles J. “Charlie” Persun, 90, of Muncy, died Wednesday, November 3, 2021 at UPMC Susquehanna, Williamsport.

Born September 20, 1931 in Montgomery, he was a son of the late Reuben S. and Pauline B. (Hessler) Persun . On August 20, 1960 he married the former Janet Laurenson, who survives. Together they celebrated 61 years of marriage.

Nov 2, 2021

Audrey E. Martin, 97, of Muncy, died Tuesday, November 2, 2021, at her home.

Born August 18, 1924 in Muncy, she was a daughter of the late Elmer and Ethel Faye (Millheim) Lyons. She married her husband, James LeRoy Martin on January 3, 1943, and together they celebrated 31 years of marriage, before his death on February...

Nov 1, 2021

Eric Everett John Parrish, 67, of Muncy, passed Monday, November 1, 2021 at UPMC Susquehanna Hospital in Williamsport, PA.

Eric was born on September 18, 1954 in Philadelphia to the late Everett Parrish and Gertrude (Rietz) Parrish. He graduated from Clearview Regional High School in Mullica Hill, NJ in 1972. Eric is survived by his wife, Susan...

Oct 31, 2021

Richard E. “Rich” Hoagland, 49, of Sunbury, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on October 31, 2021 at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville.

Born March 8, 1972 in Muncy, he was a son of the late Walter and Dorothy (Vermeulen) Hoagland.  On November 2, 2017 he married the former Deborah Reibsome, who survives.

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Oct 30, 2021

David L. ”Dave”  Balliet, 68, of Hughesville, died Saturday, October 30, 2021 at his home surrounded by his family.

Born March 29, 1953 in Muncy, he was a son of the late Donald and Joanne (Felix) Balliet. On July 12, 2008, he married the former Carol Lupold, who survives. Together they celebrated 13 years of marriage.

Oct 29, 2021

John Leon Morey, 82, of Montgomery, died Friday, October 29, 2021 at Watsontown Health and Rehab.

Born June 12, 1939 in Greenwich, NY, he was the son of the late Leon John and Florence Catherine (Dunlap) Morey. On Aug. 5, 1988, he married the former Laurie Diehl, who survives. Together they celebrated 33 years of marriage.

Oct 28, 2021

Terri Ann Hauck, 54, of Watsontown, died Thursday, October 28, 2021 at the Gatehouse, Williamsport, with her family by her side.

Born December 14, 1966 in Renovo, she was a daughter of the late William M. Sanford and Rita G. (Wheeler) Sanford, who survives. On Nov. 25, 1989 she married Todd E. Hauck, who survives. Together they...

Oct 27, 2021

An obituary is not available at this time for John Paul Irwin. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Oct 27, 2021

John (Jack) P. Irwin, 95, of Lewisburg, died Wednesday, October 27, 2021 at Evangelical Community Hospital, Lewisburg due to Covid-19 related pneumonia.

He was born August 11, 1926 in Norristown, a son of the late John R. and Mary (Harris) Irwin.  On June 2, 1951 he married the former Margaret Harting, who survives.  Together they celebrated 70...

Oct 27, 2021

Ann M. LaForme, 64, of Montgomery, died Wednesday, October 27, 2021 at UPMC Susquehanna, Williamsport.

Born July 29, 1957 in Williamsport, she was the daughter of the late Walter E. “Wink” Sr. and Eleanor M. (Umpstead) Bartlow. On Nov. 20, 1976 she married Wayne LaForme, who survives. Together they celebrated 44 years of marriage.

Ann...

Oct 25, 2021

Margot Veronica Hastings (Breslin) of Turbotville, Pennsylvania, beloved mother, grandmother and sister, passed into our Blessed Mother’s arms on October 25, 2021, at her daughter’s home in San Francisco, following a long illness. Margot was a force of nature to the very end, listening to Rachmaninoff, her daughter’s poetry readings, arguing politics with her son in law and grandson,...

Oct 22, 2021

Ralph G. Ranck, 87, of Montgomery, went to be with his Lord on Friday, October 22, 2021 at UPMC Susquehanna, Williamsport, surrounded by his loving wife and family.

Born January 23, 1934 in Allenwood, he was a son of the late Charles and Winifred (Rishel) Ranck. On October 16, 1954 he married the former Barbara Klinefelter, who...

Oct 18, 2021

Michael E. Gravelle, Sr., 68, of Muncy, formerly of Ventura, California, died Monday, October 18, 2021 at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville.

He is survived by a son and daughter-in-law, Michael E. Jr. and Jenna Gravelle, of Muncy; a daughter, Stephanie Hamilton, of Williamsport; a brother, Tony Gravelle, of AZ; and four grandchildren.

As per his...