OBITUARIES

Nov 6, 2019

Oscar Robert Smith, 78, of Montgomery, died Wednesday, November 6, 2019 at the Gatehouse, Williamsport.

He was born April 19, 1941 in Muncy, a son of the late George and Ethel (Charles) Smith.

Oscar attended Watsontown High School.  He served honorably in the United States Air Force and later worked as a general contractor.

Nov 2, 2019

Mark Klapper passed away at the Milton Nursing and Rehabilitation Center on Saturday, November 2, 2019 after a long illness. He was 74 years old.

Mark was born in The Bronx, NY, and moved to Lewisburg in 2001 with his mother, Sarah Klapper, who preceded him in death in 2009.

Mark graduated from James Monroe...

Oct 31, 2019

Norma Jean Herr, 80, of Peach Orchard Rd., Muncy, died Thursday, October 31, 2019 at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville.

She was born December 25, 1938 in Muncy, a daughter of the late William J. R. and Dorothy (Sheets) Murray. On Jan. 11, 1957 she married Franklin L. “Bud” Herr, Jr.,...

Oct 28, 2019

Peggy J. Northcutt, 82, of Muncy, died Monday, October 28, 2019 at her home surrounded by her family.

Born August 18, 1937 in Casper, WY, she was a daughter of the late Joseph and Marguerite (Spinney) Woodall.

Peggy was a 1955 graduate of West High School, Denver, CO. She worked as a bookkeeper most of...

Oct 25, 2019

T. William Kennedy, 93, of Montgomery, died Friday, October 25, 2019 at UPMC Susquehanna, Williamsport.

Born April 10, 1926 in Jersey Shore, he was a son of the late Thomas and Stella (Greiner) Kennedy.  On December 14, 1973 he married the former Phyllis Bastian, who survives.  Together they celebrated 45 years of marriage.

Bill attended...

Oct 19, 2019

Jon J. Campton, 60, of Muncy, died unexpectedly Saturday, October 19, 2019 at his home.

Born June 18, 1959 in Ft. Dix, NJ, he was a son of Jacqueline Rando, who survives.

Jon was a 1977 graduate of Milton High School. He began his career at Carpetman, Milton at an early age. Jon started by...

Oct 14, 2019

Husband, father, and friend

Distinguished executive

Reed Bolton Byrum passed away Monday, October 14 following a battle with esophageal cancer. Relatives and friends are warmly invited to attend a celebration of life October 26, 2019, at 11 a.m. in Rooke Chapel, Bucknell University, Lewisburg, PA.

A distinguished corporate executive, Reed traveled throughout the...

Oct 4, 2019

Clara E. “Pat” Fertig, 87, of Mifflinburg, passed away Friday, October 4, 2019 at the Evangelical Community Hospital, Lewisburg.

She was born March 8, 1932 in Hartley Twp., Union County, a daughter of the late Charles and Lila (Johnson) Pursley. On Aug. 6, 1952 she married Howard J. Fertig, who preceded her in death Aug. 16, 2010....

Oct 3, 2019

Mary A. Wagner, 92, of Mifflintown, formerly of Lewisburg, died on Thursday, October 3, 2019 at Geisinger Lewistown Hospital.

Born July 12, 1927, she was the last child of the late Edward W. and Susan C. (Smith) Keister.  On December 25, 1941, she married Robert S. Wagner, who preceded her in death September 1, 1991.  Together they...

Oct 2, 2019

Arlene D. Rizzo, 89, of Muncy, died Wednesday, October 2, 2019 at the Muncy Valley Skilled Nursing Unit.

Born September 15, 1930 in Hazleton, she was a daughter of the late Bernard and Edith Kandarczyk.  On November 27, 1952 she married Anthony G. “Tony” Rizzo, who survives.  Together they celebrated 66 years of marriage

Arlene...

Sep 24, 2019

Laurie E. Tubbs, 62, of Muncy, died Tuesday, September 24, 2019 at her home, after a long battle with cancer.

Born January 24, 1957 in Williamsport, she was a daughter of the late Nelson R. Cameron Sr. and Beth L. (Stepp) Cameron, who survives. She and her husband, Barry Allen Tubbs, celebrated 33 years of marriage before...

Sep 21, 2019

Matthew A. Kraus, 41, of New York, died unexpectedly Saturday, September 21, 2019.

Born March 16, 1978 in West Islip, NY, he was a son of the late Diane (Jordan) Sondermann and Fred A. Kraus, of Lewisburg.

Matthew grew up in Long Island, NY, where he attended Northport High School and lived in New York...

Sep 21, 2019

Jacquelyn A. “Jackie” Agnone, of Montoursville, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Saturday, September 21,2019 at her home.

She was a daughter of the late Winston and Lena (Zimmerman) Wiser. On June 15, 1975 she married William “Bill” Agnone, who survives. Together they celebrated 44 years of marriage.

Jackie was a graduate of...

Sep 14, 2019

Sandra K. Andrews, 73, of Bethlehem, died Saturday, September 14, 2019 at the Lehigh Valley Hospital.

She was born January 3, 1946 in Williamsport, the daughter of the late Thomas H. Sr. and Thelma K. (Overdorf) Waring. On March 22, 1969 she married Elwood “Pete” Andrews, who survives. Together they celebrated 50 years of marriage.

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Sep 9, 2019

Marina Digenakis, 37, of Muncy, passed away surrounded by her family Monday, September 9, 2019 at UPMC Susquehanna, Williamsport.

Born September 2, 1982 in Athens, Greece, she was the oldest daughter of Kimon Digenakis and Carol Ann (Ulrich) Digenakis, who survive.

Marina was a 2000 graduate of Muncy High School. She previously attended Bloomsburg University....

Sep 7, 2019

Emma K. Fertig, 90, of Lewisburg, died on Saturday, September 7, 2019 at Rolling Hills Healthcare and Rehab Center, Millmont.

She was born August 12, 1929 in Lewisburg, a daughter of the late Wesley and Blanche (Straub) Geiswite.  On June 15, 1948 she married Robert W. Fertig who preceded her in death on May 19, 2007.  Together...

Sep 7, 2019

Donald Leroy Phillips Sr., 86, of Milton, died Saturday, September 7, 2019 at Milton Nursing and Rehab Center.

He was born March 10, 1933 in Watsontown, a son of the late Clarence and Mabel Phillips.  On April 30, 1979 he married the former Edith Ann Hassinger, who preceded him in death on May 22, 2017.

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Sep 6, 2019

Elizabeth M. Milliron, 94, of Muncy, died Friday, September 6, 2019, at the Muncy Valley Hospital.

Born  December 9, 1924 in Williamsport, she was a daughter of the late Mervin and Etta Hall.  On May 19, 1962, she married Ralph C. Milliron, who survives.

Elizabeth was a graduate of Muncy High School.  She worked for...

Sep 6, 2019

Joan I. Hawaka Smith, 78, of Muncy, died Friday, September 6, 2019 at the Muncy Valley Skilled Nursing Unit.

Born on Easter day, April 13, 1941 in South Williamsport, she was a daughter of the late Arthur and Hilda (Yonkin) Martin.  On November 21, 2013 she married Allen L. Smith, who survives, and together they celebrated 5...

Sep 5, 2019

William B. “Bill” Zimmerman, Jr., 71, of Lewisburg, passed away on Thursday, September 5, 2019 at Evangelical Community Hospital, Lewisburg.

He was born April 16, 1948 in Lewisburg, the son of the late William B. and Joan (Millward) Zimmerman. On February 6, 1982, he married the former, Beverly Meiser, who survives. Together they celebrated 37 years of...