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Diane Madelyn Sampsell

Sep 13, 2021

Diane Madelyn Sampsell, 74, of New Columbia, died Monday, September 13, 2021 at Evangelical Community Hospital, Lewisburg.

She was born September 19, 1946 in Ashland, Kentucky, a daughter of the late Ralph Wells and Madelyn (Tannler) Smith.

Diane was a 1965 graduate of Lewisburg High School.

She enjoyed watching older T.V. shows and...

Donald E. Waltman

Sep 5, 2021

Donald E. “Don” Waltman, Jr., 78, of Allenwood, died Sunday, September 5, 2021 at his home.

Born June 29, 1943 in Williamsport, he was the son of the late Donald E. Sr. and Kathryn (Schooley) Waltman.

Don was a 1961 graduate of Montgomery High School. He served honorably with the National Guard during the Vietnam...

Richard J. "Webby" Webb

Sep 5, 2021

Richard J. “Webby” Webb, 85, of Montgomery, died Sunday, September 5, 2021 at UPMC Susquehanna, Williamsport.

Born November 15, 1935 in Williamsport, he was the son of the late Carlton and Bertha (Sauers) Webb. On Oct. 6, 1962 he married the former Estella Knouse, who survives. Together they celebrated 58 years of marriage.

Webby was...

Shirley J. "Zebe" Zeiber

Sep 2, 2021

Shirley J. “Zebe” Zeiber, 85, of Milton, passed away peacefully in her sleep Thursday, September 2, 2021 at her home.

She was born January 21, 1936 in Milton, a daughter of the late LaRue and Candace (Koser) Rowe. On December 23, 1966 Shirley married John W. Zeiber and together they celebrated 51 years of marriage, before his...

John C. Burley

Aug 31, 2021

John C. Burley, 88, of Muncy, died Tuesday, August 31, 2021 at the Gatehouse, Williamsport.

Born March 6, 1933 in Montgomery, he was a son of the late Kenneth and Lila (VanHorn) Burley.

John served honorably with the U.S. Army during the Korean War. He worked as a machinist and retired from the Seattle Shipyards,...

Richard William Cotner

Aug 31, 2021

Richard W. “Dick” Cotner, 77, of Pennsdale, died Tuesday, August 31, 2021 at his home.

Born May 17, 1944 in Bloomsburg, he was the only child of George C. and Ann (Covert) Cotner. On July 11, 1964, he married the former Jane Johnson, who survives. Together they celebrated 57 years of marriage.

Dick was a...

Frances M. Dougherty

Aug 28, 2021

Frances M. Dougherty, 90, of Lewisburg, died Saturday, August 28, 2021, at home with family by her side.

She was born July 24, 1931, in Bryn Mawr, and raised in Clarksboro, NJ, a daughter of the late Elmer and Florence (DeRemigio) Clayman. On November 27, 1954, she married Jack Dougherty, who survives.Together they celebrated 66 years of...

Ruth S. Kostenbader

Aug 26, 2021

Ruth S. Kostenbader, 96, of Lewisburg, died Thursday, August 26, 2021 at Nottingham Village, Northumberland.

She was born November 15, 1924 in Mifflinburg, a daughter of the late Harry and Merna (Chapman) Stuck. On December 26, 1948 she married Clark H. Kostenbader, who preceded her in death in 1973.

Ruth was a 1942 graduate of...

Ralph D. Balliet

Aug 25, 2021

Ralph D. Balliet, 85, of Muncy, died Wednesday, August 25, 2021 at the Gatehouse, Williamsport.

Born May 16, 1936 in Muncy, he was a son of the late Domer and Kathryn (Tate) Balliet.  On June 7, 1957 he married the former Dorothy Marie Bryan who preceded him in death.

Ralph was a 1954 graduate of...

Kenneth G. Cragle

Aug 23, 2021

Kenneth G. Cragle, 67, of Lewisburg, passed away on Monday, August 23, 2021 at Buffalo Valley Assisted Living, Lewisburg.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Jane M. Cragle.

Services will be held privately at the convenience of the family.

Mac D. Lowe Jr.

Aug 22, 2021

The best father in the world, Mac D. Lowe, Jr., 67, of Muncy, died unexpectedly Sunday, August 22, 2021 at his home.

Born October 20, 1953 in Muncy, he was the son of the late Mac D. Sr. and Lillian (Feigles) Lowe.

Mac was a 1971 graduate of Muncy High School. Earlier in life, he...

Jacqueline Miller

Aug 22, 2021

Jacqueline M. “Jackie” Miller, 65, of Lewisburg, died Sunday, August 22, 2021 at home with her family by her side.

She was born October 20, 1955 in Johnstown, a daughter of the late Leo and Gloria (Gehlmann) McGuirk. On July 2, 1977, she married Garry Miller, who survives. Together they celebrated 44 years of marriage.

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Robert J. Gillette Jr

Aug 20, 2021

Robert J. “Rob” Gillette, Jr., 67, of Muncy, died unexpectedly Friday, August 20, 2021.

Born July 29, 1954 in Lycoming County, he was the son of the late Robert J. Sr. and Lillie R. (McKinney) Gillette. On Oct. 20, 2018 he married the former Debra Dunn, who survives. Together they celebrated two years of marriage.

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John T. Hose

Aug 19, 2021

John T. Hose, 93, of Muncy, died peacefully Thursday, August 19, 2021 at the Gatehouse in Williamsport.

Born December 18, 1927 in Michelson, MI, he was a son of the late Winfield Scott and Estella “Irene” (Whipple) Hose. On Nov. 1, 1952, he married the former Pretta J. Kreamer, who survives. Together they celebrated 68 years of...

Christopher L. Velz

Aug 18, 2021

Christopher L. Velz, 59, of Lewisburg died unexpectedly of natural causes, Wednesday, August 18, 2021 at his home.

Born October 14, 1961 in Poughkeepsie, NY, he was a son of Rosemary (Varley) Velz, of Lewisburg and the late Peter Velz.

Chris attended Fordham University, Bronx, NY and later graduated from Dutchess Community College. He currently...

Dorothy Hoagland

Aug 15, 2021

Dorothy L. Hoagland, 80, of Muncy, died Sunday, August 15, 2021 at her home.

She was born March 15, 1941 in Muncy, a daughter of the late Edward F. and Rachael W. (Robbins) Vermeulen.  On September 7, 1957 she married Walter E. Hoagland, who preceded her in death on August 3, 2004. Together they celebrated 46 years...

Jane L. Lundy

Aug 14, 2021

Jane L. Lundy of Cogan Station, passed away Saturday, August 14, 2021 at her home  surrounded by her loved ones on her 87th birthday.

Jane was born August 14, 1934 in Picture Rocks, a daughter of the late Gene and Leoma (Frantz) Fellinger. On September 28, 1956 she married Clair H. Lundy who preceded her in death...

Martha Marguerite "Marge" (Cooper) Pangburn

Aug 12, 2021

Martha Marguerite “Marge” (Cooper) Pangburn, of Lewisburg, passed away Thursday, August 12, 2021 at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville

She was born February 21, 1930 in Pittsburgh, a daughter of the late Charles Jacob Cooper III and Martha Olga (Staub) Cooper. On June 14, 1952 she was married to Edward Weaver Pangburn in Verona at Trinity Evangelical Lutheran...

Ardene Daley Judd

Aug 5, 2021

Ardene Daley Judd, 84, of Muncy, died Thursday, August 5, 2021 at the Gatehouse, Williamsport.

She was born April 30, 1937 in Lewisburg, the only daughter of the late Joseph A. and Sara E. (Murray) Daley. On July 26, 2007 she was preceded in death by her husband of 46 years, Robert A. Judd.

Ardene...

Arlene Helen Boyer

Jul 31, 2021

Arlene H. Boyer, 93, of Mifflinburg, died Saturday, July 31, 2021 at Evangelical Community Hospital, Lewisburg.

She was born September 9, 1927 in Cowan, a daughter of the late Frank and Mary (Rehrer) Musser.  Arlene and her husband, Roy C. “Jake” Boyer were married on October 1, 1944 and together shared 50 years of marriage until his...