OBITUARIES

Nov 24, 2024

John J. Smith, 87, of Muncy, died Sunday, November 24, 2024 at Muncy Place.

Born James John Smith on January 26, 1937 in Chatham, Columbia County, NY he was a son of the late James Smith and Edna Catherine Smith Harrington. On Aug. 22, 1981 he married the former Helen M. Newman, who survives. Together they celebrated 43 years of marriage.

John...

Nov 22, 2024

Chester Earl Forrest III, 68, of New Berlin, died peacefully Friday, November 22, 2024 at his home. 

Born on January 29, 1956 in Williamsport, he was a son of the late Chester E. Jr. and Eleanor (Lamison) Forrest. On July 22, 2011 he married the former Joyce Wagner, who survives. Together they celebrated 13 years of marriage.

Chester served in the United...

Nov 17, 2024

Robert L. Hoey Sr., 63, of Milton, passed away on Sunday, November 17, 2024.

He was born April 14, 1961 in Lewisburg, a son of the late Henry F. Hoey and Patricia (Hartley) Reich.

Robert was a graduate of Shikellamy High School and SUN Area Technical Institute. He also served in the United States Army.

Robert was an extremely skilled auto mechanic and...

Nov 15, 2024

Dennis J. Shadle, 71, of Elimsport, passed away peacefully in the afternoon hours of November 15, 2024, on his family farm surrounded by family and friends.

He was born May 20, 1953, in Williamsport, a son of the late Raymond and Ruth (Voneida) Shadle.

Dennis was a graduate of Montgomery High School and worked his entire life on the family farm.

He was...

Nov 12, 2024

Leslie M. Gruver, 79, of Montgomery, died peacefully on Tuesday, November 12, 2024at UPMC Williamsport surrounded by his loving family.

Born January 8, 1945 in Muncy, he was a son of thelate Marlet H. and R. Maxine (Metzger) Gruver. He and his wife, the former Joanne L. Simon, celebrated 55 years of marriage before her death September 4, 2020.

Leslie was a...

Nov 5, 2024

Edwin D. “Ed” Ney, 95, of Lewisburg, died Tuesday, November 5, 2024 at Evangelical Community Hospital, Lewisburg. 

Born on September 25, 1929 in Clark Summit, he was the son of the late Oscar and Cora (Roeder) Ney. On March 24, 1951 he married the former Shirley Ann Heim, who preceded him in death February 18, 2011. Together they celebrated 59 years...

Nov 4, 2024

Dennis C. Fausey, 65, of Muncy, passed away on Monday, November 4, 2024, at home with his family by his side.

Born November 6, 1958, in Sunbury, he was a son of the late Donald E. Fausey and Anna L. (Foreman) Fausey, who survives. On February 17, 1980, he married the love of his life, former Judy Shue, who survives. Together...

Nov 1, 2024

LaRue F. Whitmoyer, 82, of Muncy, died Friday, November 1, 2024, at his home with family by his side.

Born November 10, 1941, in Bloomsburg, he was a son of the late Arden Whitmoyer and Georgine Buck. On July 1, 1961, he married the former Sarah Bachman at Muncy Baptist Church and together they celebrated 63 years of marriage.

LaRue retired from...

Oct 27, 2024

Janice M. Roberts, 80, of Selinsgrove, died on Sunday, October 27, 2024 at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville.

She was born January 11, 1944 in Jersey Shore, the daughter of the late John McClellan and Pearl Blanche (Walker) Scheesley. 

Janice was a 1961 graduate of Jersey Shore High School and Kent State University in 1987.

 In her early career, Janice was employed by a...

Oct 26, 2024

Collins E. Maurer, 72 passed away on October 26, 2024 at his home in Canton.

Born and raised in Muncy, he was the son of the late Charles and Emma (Kiper) Maurer. He was married to the late Marian Maurer and together they celebrated 34 loving years of marriage. 

He graduated from Muncy Senior High School in 1970 and worked over 40...

Oct 25, 2024

Beverly Ann Johnson, 87, of Montgomery, formerly of Washington, Florida and Virginia, died peacefully Friday, October 25, 2024 at her residence.

Born June 10, 1937 in Buckley , WA, she was a daughter of the late E.E. and Ethel (Burrell) Whitney. She and her husband, Charles W. Johnson, celebrated 35 years of marriage prior to his death.

Beverly loved raising and caring...

Oct 19, 2024

Vivian L. Armstrong, 62, of Muncy, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday, October 19, 2024 at Milton Nursing and Rehab Center.

She was born August 28, 1962 in Sellersville to the late Stanley Sr. and Shirley (Moyer) Tarantino. On August 14, 1981 she married William L. Armstrong Jr. who predeceased her on July 7, 2018.

Vivian was...

Oct 16, 2024

Ronal Robert Rowles, 38, of Lewisburg, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, October 16, 2024 in Maryland.

Born January 6, 1986 in Lewisburg, he was the son of Ronald Rowles, of Milton and the late Cathy Dianne (Fertig) Rowles.

Ronal attended Mifflinburg and Mid-West Schools. He worked as a cook at Bread of Life Restaurant, McAlisterville.

He enjoyed camping, traveling, fishing and playing cards....

Oct 15, 2024

Oakley Spring, 98, went home to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on Tuesday, October 15, 2024.

Born December 4, 1925 in Muncy, he was the son of the late Leeman and Josephine (Gardner) Spring. He and his wife, the former Barbara J. Funston, celebrated 71 years of marriage before her death July 19, 2020.

Oakley was a graduate of...

Oct 15, 2024

Gloria D. Baggott, 71, of Muncy, passed away Tuesday, October 15, 2024 at her home.

Born February 7, 1953 in Sayre, she was a daughter of the late Darwin Higley and Phyllis (Caseman) Higley, who survives.

Gloria was a graduate of Sullivan County High School and worked at various retail locations.

She was...

Oct 10, 2024

John Vincent Murphy, 91 and 363 days old of Lewisburg, Pennsylvania passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 10, 2024, at his home surrounded by his family.

John was born in Chicago then moved to Michigan. After graduating from High School, he enlisted in the Navy during the Korean War. After two years of service, he...

Oct 10, 2024

Velma T. Dugan, 86, of Muncy, passed away Thursday, October 10, 2024 at Muncy Place, where she had resided for the past two years.

Born January 7, 1938 in Van Buren, Maine, she was a daughter of the late Thomas and Joan Morin.

Velma moved to Pennsylvania after meeting and marrying John R. Dugan, who...

Oct 10, 2024

Robin M. Celline, 59, of Williamsport, died on Thursday, October 10, 2024 at her home.

She was born May 23, 1965 in Williamsport to the late Joseph and Bette (Bryan) Celline.

Robin was raised in Montgomery and attended the School of Hope

She loved to dance, go shopping and listen to music, preferably...

Oct 3, 2024

Margaret E. Beekman, 102, of Lewisburg, died Thursday, October 3, 2024 at Buffalo Valley Lutheran Village.

She was born May 1, 1922 in Lake View, NY, the daughter of the late Ernest G. and Williamenia (Hoss) Scharnke.  Margaret married Stewart M. Beekman, who preceded her in death February of 1986.

Margaret was a graduate of...

Sep 29, 2024

Roger W. Frantz, 85, of Muncy, passed away on Sunday, September 29, 2024 at his home.

Born April 27, 1939 in Muncy, he was a son of the late Clarence and Alma (Gardner) Frantz.  On June 10, 1960 he married the former Yuanita Fry, who survives.  Together they celebrated 64 years of marriage.

Roger was...