OBITUARIES

Apr 20, 2020

David F. Straub, 77, of Lewisburg, died on Monday, April 20, 2020 at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville.

He was born September 16, 1942 in Reading PA, a son of the late Russell and Maddalina (Milbrand) Straub.

Dave was a 1960 graduate of Northumberland High School. He began working for Wholesale Electric Company, Northumberland, when he...

Apr 19, 2020

Dorothy D. Gordner, 89, of Muncy, died Sunday, April 19, 2020 at Watsontown Health and Rehab.

Born Nov. 10, 1930 in Williamsport, she was a daughter of the late Clarence R. and Laura M. (Heintzelman) Mincemoyer. She and her husband, Henry E. Gordner, were married for over 70 years before his death.

She enjoyed riding...

Apr 16, 2020

Shirley Stahlbrodt Closson (nee Stahlbrodt) left this life peacefully on April 16 after a struggle with pulmonary fibrosis, to which she often referred as “another adventure.” She was 88 years old and was cared for at home in Lewisburg, Pennsylvania by hospice and her daughters.

Born in Clyde, New York to Paul Theodore and Carrie Luree Stahlbrodt...

Apr 16, 2020

Helen L. Fisher, 89, of Lewisburg, died on Thursday, April 16, 2020 at her home.

She was born December 10, 1930 in Lewisburg, a daughter of the late John and Elva (Beaver) Bowersox. On March 24, 1973 she married Harold R. Fisher, who preceded her in death on April 16, 2017. Together they celebrated 44 years of...

Apr 13, 2020

Janet Elaine Schwemm, 75, of Winfield, died on Monday, April 13, 2020 at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville.

She was born October 15, 1944 in Lewisburg, a daughter of the late John Ellis and Pauline L.M. (O’Bryan Goundie) Lucas. On August 25, 1973 she married William E. Schwemm, who survives. Together they celebrated 46 years of marriage.

Apr 12, 2020

James D. Bartlow, Jr., 44, of Milton, died Sunday, April 12, 2020 at the Select Specialty Hospital – Geisinger.

Born July 24, 1975 in Lewisburg, he was the son of the late James D. Sr. and Laura R. (Bieber) Bartlow.

James loved transformers and enjoyed playing Playstation.

Burial will be held privately in...

Apr 6, 2020

Our sweet Caroline J. Warner., 92, of Milton, died Monday, April 6, 2020 at Riverwoods, Lewisburg.

Born June 12, 1927 in Quakake, she was a daughter of the late Samuel and Catherine Heckman.  On March 1, 1947 she married Arnold E. Warner, Sr., who preceded her in death October 20, 2012.  Together they observed 65 years of...

Apr 2, 2020

Kenneth E. Haynes, 89, of 144 W. Walnut St., Hughesville, died Thursday, April 2, 2020 at his home surrounded by his family.

Born January 22, 1931 in Hughesville, he was a son of the late Grover and Lillian (Fox) Haynes. On December 19, 1959 he married the former Arla Gottschall (Taggart), who survives. Together they celebrated 60...

Mar 27, 2020

Pearl B. Good, 97, of Lewisburg, passed away March 27, 2020 at Buffalo Valley Lutheran Village.

Born in Bloomsburg, she was the daughter of the late Lloyd D. and Margaret (Deily) Bomboy. On May 30, 1952, she married John W. “Jack” Good, who preceded her in death February 10, 2009. Together they celebrated nearly 57 years of...

Mar 23, 2020

Richard John “Dick” Ellis, 80, of Lewisburg passed away Monday, March 23, 2020 at Buffalo Valley Lutheran Village.

He was born on April 11, 1939 in New Castle, Indiana, the son of the late Francis and Enid Ellis.

At age 8 his family moved to Altadena, CA, mainly to remove him from the allergens in...

Mar 21, 2020

George E. Barnes, 85, of Muncy, died Saturday, March 21, 2020 at Wolf Run Village, Hughesville.

Born February 13, 1935 in Muncy, he was a son of the late Alvin Clayton “AC” Barnes and Mabel “Marvene” (Zarr) Barnes Flick.

George was a 1953 graduate of Muncy High School. George served honorably with the U.S. Army,...

Mar 21, 2020

Fred V. Johnson, 87, of Watsontown, died Saturday, March 21, 2020 at his daughter’s home.

He was born June 13, 1932 in Montgomery, a son of the late Abel and Frances (Bower) Johnson.  On August 7, 1953 he married the former Phyllis L. Smith, who preceded him in death on October 5, 2002. Together they celebrated 49...

Mar 17, 2020

L. Eugene Pauling, 98, formerly of Elimsport, died Tuesday, March 17, 2020, at Wolf Run Village, Hughesville.

Born October 19, 1921, he was a son of the late Lemuel and Margaret (Emery) Pauling.  On December 5, 1942, he married his first wife, the former Carolyn Grittner, who preceded him in death on January 14, 1961.  He later...

Mar 12, 2020

Kenneth W. Schodt, 63, of Muncy, died Thursday, March 12, 2020 at UPMC Susquehanna, Williamsport.

Born August 8, 1956 in Muncy, he was a son of the late Paul Kenneth and Marion (Resseguie) Schodt. On July 23, 2000 he married the former Jacki Newcomer, who survives. They celebrated 36 years together.

Kenny was a 1974...

Mar 12, 2020

William D. McCollin, 69, of Watsontown, died on Thursday, March 12, 2020 at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville.

He was born November 9, 1950 a son of the late Harold E. and Jean M. (Savidge) McCollin.

Bill was a 1968 graduate of Warrior Run High School. He had a passion for learning about engines and automobiles...

Mar 11, 2020

Leonard J. Ciraulo, 87, of Muncy, died Wednesday, March 11, 2020 at the Reading Hospital Tower Health.

Born November 20, 1932 in Muncy, he was a son of the late Charles A. and Mary (Tuturica) Ciraulo.

Leonard was a graduate of Muncy High School. He served honorably in the U. S. Army during the Korean...

Mar 8, 2020

Jerry Lee Bierly, 55, of Muncy, died Sunday March 8, 2020 at UPMC Williamsport.

He was born October 31, 1964 in Jersey Shore. Jerry was a son of the late Kenneth E. and Thelma L. (Waddell) Bierly. On May 25, 2007 he married the former Debra Heilman and together they celebrated 12 years of marriage.

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Mar 1, 2020

Richard Allen Moore, 59, of Berwick, formerly of New Egypt, NJ, died Sunday March 1, 2020 at his home.

He was born April 16, 1960 in Newport, RI, a son of the late Roger Lee and Donna Teresa (Huzarska) Moore.

Richard was a graduate of Allentown High School, NJ, and DeVry University, NY. He worked...

Mar 1, 2020

Leona Helen Fertig, 95, of Lewisburg, passed away on March 1, 2020 at Riverwoods, Lewisburg.

She was born July 11, 1924 in her grandparent’s home along Penn’s Creek in Centre County, a daughter of the late Owen O. Smith and Lillian (Kern) Smith Myers.  On April 6, 1940 she married her loving husband, the late Marlin K....

Feb 28, 2020

Robert C. “Bob” Fringer, of Muncy Township, Pennsylvania, passed away on February 28, 2020 at home where he resided with his daughter’s family.

He was born May 24, 1933 in Danville, IL, a son of the late Harry A. and Mary E. (Parker) Fringer. Bob and his wife, Virginia “Jinny” (Lantz) Yocum were married on December 26,...