OBITUARIES

Feb 21, 2020

Marcia Ann (Heater) Varklet, 83, entered heaven on February 21st, 2020, at Evangelical Community Hospital in Lewisburg, PA. She was born on August 17th, 1936, daughter of Maurice and Anna Catherine (Poltrock) Heater of Weatherly, PA, and graduated from Weatherly High School. She began employment at the Tung-Sol electrical plant. On November 30th, 1957, at Zions Evangelical Lutheran Church...

Feb 17, 2020

James A. “Jim” Murphy, 64, of Allenwood, formerly of Hughesville, died on Monday, February 17, 2020 at the Gatehouse, Williamsport.

He was born August 15, 1955 in Muncy, a son of the late Carl and Laura (Derr) Murphy.  On August 17, 1985 he married the former Sonia Engle and together they celebrated 34 years of marriage.

Feb 14, 2020

Arla G. Berger, 94, of Lewisburg, died on Friday, February 14, 2020 at Buffalo Valley Lutheran Village, Lewisburg.

She was born January 10, 1926 in Penn Twp., a daughter of the late Artie Ray and Carrie Victoria (Hollenbach) Kratzer. On May 20, 1942 she married Keith E. Berger, who preceded her in death on September 24, 1993....

Feb 11, 2020

Catherine A.  “Katy” Widenor, 88, of Boalsburg, formerly of Lewisburg, died Tuesday, February 11, 2020 at Wynwood House personal care facility in Boalsburg PA.

She was born February 25, 1931 in Mount Union, a daughter of the late Michael and Frances (Toker) Bodnar. On January 10, 1976 she married Douglas Widenor, who preceded her in death on...

Feb 10, 2020

Marlon L. “Louie” Bennett, Jr., 66, of Montgomery, died Monday, February 10, 2020 at  UPMC Susquehanna, Williamsport.

Born September 10, 1953 in Muncy, he was a son of the late Ruth L. (Marshall) Bennett and Marlon L. Bennett, Sr., who survives.

Louie attended Montgomery High School.

His past enjoyments were hunting and fishing....

Feb 8, 2020

Catherine L. App, 95, of Muncy, died Saturday, February 8, 2020 at Arista Care at Loyalsock.

Born Oct. 18, 1924 in Muncy, she was the daughter of the late Paul R. and Edith M. (Brown) App.

Catherine was a graduate of the Montgomery Clinton High School. She worked as a clerk at Waltman’s Meats, Williamsport,...

Feb 5, 2020

David L. Blaker, 75, of Muncy, died Wednesday, February 5, 2020 at UPMC Susquehanna, Williamsport.

Born June 24, 1944 in Williamsport, he was the son of the late John and Mary (Yarrison) Blaker. On Oct. 12, 1963 he married the former Carol L. Clark, who survives. Together they celebrated 56 years of marriage.

David was...

Jan 31, 2020

Patricia R. Reed, 87, of Hughesville, passed away Friday, January 31, 2020 at the Gatehouse, Williamsport.

Born September 19, 1932 in Lightstreet, she was a daughter of the late H. Clifton and Winifred E. (Miller) Young.

Patty was a 1950 graduate of Scott Twp. High School, Espy. She was a homemaker and spent her early...

Jan 31, 2020

Rev. Walter H. Everett, 85, of Lewisburg, passed away on Friday, January 31, 2020 at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville.

He was born September 13, 1934 in Asbury Park, NJ a son of the late Arthur and Marion (Height) Everett.  On May 9, 1992 he married the former Nancy Bellmeyer, who survives.  Together they celebrated 27  years of...

Jan 31, 2020

Birch B. Phillips Jr., 86, of Montoursville, died Friday, January 31, 2020 at UPMC Susquehanna, Williamsport.

Born July 30, 1933 in Williamsport, he was a son of the late Birch and Nelcele (Grady) Phillips.  On May 30, 1959 he married the former Annmarie Smith, who survives. Together they celebrated 60 years of marriage.

Birch was...

Jan 31, 2020

Gladys M. Eichelberger, 96, of Lewisburg, died on Friday, January 31, 2020 at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville.

She was born March 30, 1923 in Cherry Tree, PA, a daughter of the late Charles and Margaret (Toner) Marks. On January 9, 1947 she married Rev. Vernon R. Eichelberger, who preceded her in death on August 9, 2012. Together...

Jan 30, 2020

Kenneth R. “Tyke” Edwards, Jr, 66, of Montgomery, died Thursday, January 30, 2020 at the Muncy Valley Hospital.

Born June 28, 1953 in Williamsport, he was a son of the late Bernice (Miller) Edwards and Kenneth Ray Edwards Sr., and his wife, Shirley, who both survive.  On January 4, 1975 he married the former Deborah Bennett, who...

Jan 29, 2020

Ronald K. Chrisler, 74, of Lewisburg, died Wednesday, January 29, 2020 at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville.

He was born September 14, 1945 in Philadelphia, the son of the late Harold and Helen (Boucher) Chrisler. On Aug. 3, 1985, he married the former Celeste Parente, who survives. Together they celebrated 34 years of marriage.

Ronald was...

Jan 29, 2020

Eleanor L. Wagner, of Watsontown, died on Wednesday, January 29, 2020 at Watsontown Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. She was 100 years old.

She was born March 13, 1919 in Hughesville, a daughter of the late Henry and Virgin Mary (Vognet) Sherwood. On January 1, 1944 she married Carson D. Wagner, who preceded her in death on April...

Jan 25, 2020

Stanley E. Root, 62, of Muncy, died Saturday, January 25, 2020 at his home.

Born December 8, 1957 in Montour, NY, he was a son of the late Elden and Shirley (Hartford) Root. On Sept. 27, 1980, he married the former Clara Leonardo, who survives. Together they celebrated 39 years of marriage.

Stanley was a...

Jan 24, 2020

Bradd E. Foust, 54, of Bellefonte, died on Friday, January 24, 2020 at Mount Nittany Medical Center.

He was born June 29, 1965, a son of Nancy L. (Folk) Foust, of Bellefonte and the late Franklin E. Foust.

Bradd was a graduate of Bald Eagle Area High School. He worked at WBLF, Bellefonte for numerous...

Jan 21, 2020

Jeffrey D. Miller, 63, of New Columbia, died on Tuesday, January 21, 2020 at Watsontown Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.

He was born December 8, 1956 in Lewisburg, a son of Dale and Helen (Day) Miller, of New Columbia.

Jeff was a 1975 graduate of Mifflinburg High School. He worked at the former H. Warshow &...

Jan 20, 2020

Gary G. Kratzer, 74, of Milton, died on Monday, January 20, 2020 at his home.

He was born June 25, 1945 in Lewisburg, a son of the late Guy and Evelyn (Danowsky) Kratzer.  On October 16, 1973 he married Georgine and together they celebrated nearly 47 years of marriage.

Gary was a 1963 graduate of...

Jan 17, 2020

Erik M. Travis, 44, of Muncy, died on Friday, January 17, 2020, at UPMC Susquehanna, Williamsport.

He was born on January 25, 1975, in Long Island, NY, a son of the late Richard and Adalee (Holland) Travis.

Erik graduated from Parkside High School in Salisbury, MD.

He worked for several years at Kellogg’s,...

Jan 13, 2020

Esther “Ruthie” Wertman, 86, of Hockley Hill Rd., Turbotville, died Monday, January 13, 2020 at Evangelical Community Hospital.

Born February 1, 1933 in Muncy, she was a daughter of the late James Franklin and Bertha L. (Bower) Feigles. On October 22, 1954 she married Robert Wertman, who survives. Together they celebrated 65 years of marriage.

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