OBITUARIES

Sep 8, 2020

Karen B. Sobol, 62, of Lewisburg, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 8, 2020, at the Gatehouse in Williamsport after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer.

Karen was born November 17, 1957, in Sunbury, a daughter of Phyllis (Grove) Hettler, of Lewisburg, and the late William Rebuck.  She graduated from Shikellamy High School in 1975, and retired...

Sep 8, 2020

Rose Fruet Smith, 91, formerly of Williamsport, died Tuesday, September 8, 2020 at her home in Annandale, VA.

Born March 1, 1929, in Marion Heights,  she was the daughter of Edwin Fruet (deceased 1952) and Maria Pigarella Fruet (deceased 1984). As a child she lived in the Italian Alps until her family returned to the US, fleeing...

Sep 5, 2020

Louis R. Erhardt III, 70, of Lewisburg, died Saturday, September 5, 2020 in the emergency room at the Evangelical Community Hospital, Lewisburg.

He was born April 29, 1950 in Hoboken, NJ, a son of the late Louis R. and Margaret (McCloskey) Erhardt. On September 18, 1976 he married the former Theresa Bandoni, who survives. Together they celebrated...

Sep 4, 2020

Donna J. Wetzel, 79, died on Friday, September 4, 2020 at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville.

She was born March 28, 1941 in Sunbury, a daughter of the late Chester H. Bernice M. (Hess) Wetzel.

Donna worked at the Selinsgrove Center and as a bartender. She retired as a cafeteria worker from Milton school district.

Sep 1, 2020

Yvonne Biggs passed away Sept. 1, 2020, of natural causes at the age of 94. She had been living at Buffalo Valley Lutheran Village where she had been receiving excellent care for the past four years. She is survived by her three sons, the twins - Pat and Jim, and Alan; and four grandchildren, Cory, Jamie, Ben, and Skylar....

Aug 31, 2020

Daniel J. Diehl, 60, of Montgomery, passed away August 31, 2020 in the Emergency Room at UPMC Susquehanna, Williamsport.

Born on January 29, 1960 he was a son of the late Grant Diehl Sr. and Betty Jane Reeder, who survives.

Dan previously worked many years for Bishop’s Tree Farm.

Dan was a member...

Aug 31, 2020

Martha L. Taylor, 88, of Watsontown, died on Monday, August 31, 2020 at Evangelical Community Hospital, Lewisburg.

She was born November 29, 1931 in Allenwood, a daughter of the late Luther and Hattie (Johnson) Vognetz. On December 23, 1950 she married William E. Taylor, who preceded her in death on July 19, 2001. Together they celebrated 50...

Aug 29, 2020

Karl A. “Gus” Hoffman, 62, of Muncy, died Saturday, August 29, 2020 at Chestnut Hill Hospital Tower Health, Philadelphia.

Born September 19, 1957 in Newark NJ, he was a son of Karl J. and Marjorie P. (Sheridan) Hoffman.  On March 11, 1995 he married the former Angela Patz, who survives.  Together they celebrated 25 years of marriage....

Aug 27, 2020

Roan J. Confer, Sr., 79, of Lewisburg, passed away August 27, 2020 at the Gatehouse of Divine Providence Hospital.

Born on May 13, 1941 in Honolulu, Hawaii, he was the son of the late Ronald and Esther Confer. He lived in Hawaii the first nine years of his life.

Roan was a 1960 graduate of Williamsport High School and Williamsport Technical School....

Aug 27, 2020

Jeff Markle, 63, of Milton, lost a courageous fight against the coronavirus which he was exposed to while a resident at the Milton Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, on Thursday, August 27, at Evangelical Community Hospital.

He was a son of the late Charles and Thelma (Warg) Markle.  In June 1995, he married Sue Marie Umstead, who preceded...

Aug 27, 2020

G. Lynn Poust, 83, of Muncy, passed away Thursday, August 27, 2020 at the Gatehouse, Williamsport.

Born July 4, 1937 in Muncy, he was the son of the late DeLa and Mary (Stoltz ) Poust.

On Jun. 12, 1960 he married the former Doris Whipple, who survives. Together they celebrated 60 years of marriage.

Aug 19, 2020

Alan John (“AJ”) Grill, PhD, Colonel USAF (Retired), formerly of State College and Nottingham Village, Northumberland passed away on Wednesday evening, August 19, 2020 at home with his children.

Alan (nee Alfred) was born on August 28, 1931 in Cleveland, Ohio.  He was the son of Valentine F. and Mary Grill, immigrants from Slovenia.  AJ’s father died...

Aug 19, 2020

Silvi Lawrence, 81, of State College, died on Wednesday, August 19, 2020 at her home.

She was born July 10, 1939 in Narva, Estonia, a daughter of the late Eric and Bertha Tursamae.

Silvi was a true immigrant success story. She came to the United States at five years old. Silvi grew up in a...

Aug 19, 2020

Beulah M. Yoder, 94, of Muncy, died Wednesday, August 19, 2020 at her home with her family by her side.

Born August 3, 1926 in Montgomery, she was a daughter of the late Ruth Anna McQuay. She married Richard Yoder, who preceded her in death in April 2000.

Beulah was the owner and operator of...

Aug 17, 2020

Carman D. Wylie Sr., 81, of Muncy, died suddenly Monday, August 17, 2020 at his home.

Born July 31, 1939 in Prescott, Ontario, Canada, he was a son of the late Charles Dwight and Loda (Brown) Wylie. He married the former Martha Bargaleski, who survives. On September 3rd they would have celebrated 60 years of marriage.

Aug 16, 2020

Steven L. Rheam, 60, of McEwensville, died Sunday, August 16, 2020 at his home.

He was born April 8, 1960 in Princeton, NJ, the son of Lloyd E. and Shirley F. (Lepley) Rheam, who survive. On June 19, 1982 he married the former Carolyn Kolchak, who survives. Together they celebrated 38 years of marriage.

Steven...

Aug 16, 2020

Ruth Anne Forer, 89, of Muncy, died Sunday, August 16, 2020 at her home surrounded by family.

Born August 17, 1930 in Linden, she was a daughter of the late James and Lillian (Gyori) Patterson.  On November 24, 1949 she married Lee A. Forer Jr. who preceded her in death on December 27, 2016.  Together they celebrated...

Aug 13, 2020

June (Bennett) Edwards, 88, a longtime resident of Muncy, died Thursday, August 13, 2020 at the Muncy Place Skilled Nursing Unit.

Born June 20, 1932 in Muncy, she was a daughter of the late Lewis and Estella (Saxon) Bennett. On June 27, 1959 she married Kenneth L. Edwards who preceded her in death on April 5, 2006. ...

Aug 12, 2020

Harry “Max” Mensch, 76, of Milton, died Wednesday, August 12, 2020 at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville.

He was born June 25, 1944 in Lewisburg, the son of the late Harry and Arlene (Rowe) Mensch. On February 10, 1968 he married the former Bonnie Jamison, who survives.  Together they celebrated 52 years of marriage.

Max was...

Aug 11, 2020

Jack L. Karschner, 89, of Muncy, died Tuesday, August 11, 2020 at AristaCare, Loyalsock.

Born April 26, 1931 in Shamokin, he was a son of the late Clayton and Verna (Stamm) Karschner. On February 27, 1971 he married the former Carol A. Wither, who survives. Together they celebrated 49 years of marriage.

Jack was a...