OBITUARIES

May 29, 2021

Flora “Grace” Betts, 96, of Montoursville, died Saturday, May 29, 2021 at UPMC Susquehanna, Williamsport.

Born October 4, 1924 in Montoursville, she was the last surviving child of the late Charles and Mary (Updegraff) Hall. She and her husband, Walter Betts, celebrated over 40 years of marriage before his death Jan. 21, 1993.

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May 27, 2021

Beverly J. “Bev” Bastian, 59, of Walker, Michigan, died Thursday, May 27, 2021 at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville.

Born June 28, 1961 in Lewisburg, she was a daughter of the late Bright R. Sr. and Neva (Swanger) Hollenbach.  On March 10, 1979 she married Stuart D. Bastian, who survives.  Together they celebrated 42 years of marriage.

May 21, 2021

A. James “Jim” Bryden, 90, a longtime resident of South Williamsport and most recently of Muncy, died Friday, May 21, 2021 at the Muncy Place.

Born January 8, 1931 in Berwick, he was a son of the late David and Naomi (Slusser) Bryden.  On October 20, 1957 he married the former Olga Medich, who survives.  Together they...

May 21, 2021

Martin G. Williams, 83, of Muncy, died Friday, May 21, 2021 at his home surrounded by family.

Born March 31, 1938 in Williamsport, he was a son of the late Elbert and Dorothy (Hakes) Williams.

Martin attended Muncy High School and served honorably in the United States Army.  He later retired as a machinist from...

May 20, 2021

It is with deep sorrow and much love that we share the passing of Daniel C. Berninger, 64, of Muncy, who passed peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Thursday, May 20, 2021.

He was born July 20, 1956 in Charleston, SC, a son of the late Donald C. Berninger and Jeanne (Ruckle) Berninger, who survives.  On...

May 19, 2021

Jeffery Vincent Furek, 59, of Muncy, died Wednesday, May 19, 2021 at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville.

Born December 16, 1961 in Berwick, he was a son of the late George Vincent Furek and JoAnn (Isdepski) Furek, who survives.

Jeffery was a 1979 graduate of Berwick High School, where he excelled as a linebacker. He was...

May 15, 2021

Delores Delrio Henson, 89, of Mifflinburg, died Saturday, May 15, 2021 at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville.

She was born March 4, 1932 in Hanover, a daughter of the late Harry S. and Blanche E. McMaster. On Apr. 8, 1950, she married Kenneth Gladfelter. Together they celebrated 37 years of marriage before his death Dec. 19, 1987. On...

May 14, 2021

Andrew Lynn Beckley, 47, of Lewisburg, joined his mother in Heaven, Saturday, May 15, 2021, after passing at the Albert Einstein Medical Center, Philadelphia.

He was born December 12, 1973 in Kelly Township, a son of David L. Beckley, of Lewisburg and the late Gloria A. (Berger) Beckley.

Andy was a 1992 graduate of Lewisburg...

May 14, 2021

Thomas J. “Tom” Diehl, 76, of Muncy, died Friday, May 14, 2021 at his home surrounded by his family.

Born October 13, 1944 in Passaic, NJ, he was the son of the late Frank J. and Monica (Cuddy) Diehl.

Tom was a graduate of the former St. Basil’s High School, Dushore. He served honorably in...

May 12, 2021

LaCinda D. “Cindy” Tubbs, 65, of Muncy, died Wednesday, May 12, 2021 at the Muncy Place.

Born April 16, 1956 in Muncy, she was a daughter of the late Frederick M. and Grace A. (Glaze) Henderson.  She married Dale E. Tubbs, who survives.  Together they celebrated many wonderful years of marriage.

Cindy was a 1975...

May 7, 2021

Gail Elaine (Hill) Torok (age 70) passed away on May 7, 2021, at Geisinger Medical Center. She was born in Muncy, PA on June 29, 1950 and graduated from Muncy High School in 1968. Elaine, as she was known to family and friends, was a devoted mother and wife and compassionate professional caretaker for countless children and adults over...

May 6, 2021

Bernard L. “Shooky” Shook, Sr., 81, of Clarkstown, passed peacefully surrounded by his family, Thursday, May 6, 2021 at the Embassy of Loyalsock.

Born March 21, 1940 in Muncy, he was the son of the late W. Kenneth and Myrtle L. (Derr) Shook. On August 7, 1960 he married the former Helen Williams, who survives. Together they...

May 5, 2021

Doris Mae Hess, 92, of Muncy, was released to God on Wednesday, May 5, 2021 at UPMC Susquehanna, Muncy.

Born March 4, 1929 in Williamsport, she was a daughter of the late E. George and Margaret (Weymouth) Cohan.  On October 21, 1950 she married Charles F. Hess and together they celebrated 24 years of marriage before his...

May 2, 2021

Alice A. Parker, 89, of Muncy, died Sunday, May 2, 2021 at Valley View Nursing Home, Montoursville.

Born August 7, 1931 in Wilkes Barre, she was a daughter of the late Peter Kuzminski and Ann (Christie) Kuzminski McHale.  She married Robert S. “Bob” Parker, who preceded her in death on March 15, 2019.

Alice worked...

May 2, 2021

Doris Bestor Deffaa, formerly of Loyalsock Township, passed away Sunday, May 2, 2021 at Wolf Run Village, following a lengthy bout with dementia.

Born, January 2, 1925 in Hartford, Conn., she was the daughter of the late Thomas and Mabel (Crase) Bestor.

Doris graduated from William Hall High School in West Hartford, Conn. in 1942...

Apr 29, 2021

Timothy R. Fenstermacher, 75, of Hughesville, died Thursday, April 29, 2021 at UPMC Susquehanna, Williamsport.

Born May 5, 1945 in Muncy, he was a son of the late Frank N. and Margaret L. (Lowe) Fenstermacher. On May 15, 1965, he married the former Barbara Edkin, who survives. Together they celebrated 55 years of marriage.

Timothy...

Apr 26, 2021

Franklin R. “Frank” Pursell, 86, of Milton, died Monday, April 26, 2021 at Buffalo Valley Lutheran Village, Lewisburg.

He was born April 6, 1935 in Williamsport, a son of the late Reuben David and Rose Rebecca (Frye) Pursell.  On February 1, 1957, he married the former Priscilla Grace McCollin, who preceded him in death April 27, 2018. ...

Apr 17, 2021

James R. “Jim” Koziol, 72, of Montgomery, died Saturday, April 17, 2021 at the Gatehouse, Williamsport.

Born July 4, 1948 in Muncy, he was a son of the late Edward and Catheryn (Simons) Koziol. On Oct. 15, 2005, he married the former Beverly Bieber, who survives. Together they celebrated 15 years of marriage.

Jim was...

Apr 13, 2021

Robert H. “Bob” Wertman, 84, of Turbotville, died Tuesday, April 13, 2021 at his home surrounded by family.

Born June 1, 1936 in Montgomery, he was a son of the late Harman and Mabel (Persun) Wertman. On October 22, 1954 he married the former Esther Ruth Feigles, who preceded him in death on January 13, 2020. Together...

Apr 7, 2021

Dave Stahl, 70, of Muncy, died Wednesday, April 7, 2021 at his home.

Born November 11, 1950 in Lewisburg, he was a son of the late Foster and Gladys (Gilbert) Stahl.

Dave served honorably in the United States Navy during the Vietnam War.  Following his time in the service, he owned a paint and body...