OBITUARIES

Jul 21, 2019

Nancy Lee (Hill) Reynolds Shook, 74, of Watsontown, passed away on Sunday, July 21, 2019 at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville.

She was born August 15, 1944 in Montgomery, a daughter of the late Kenneth and Mildred (Crist) Hill. On October 14, 1972 she married Harold D. Shook, who preceded her in death July 11, 2019. Together they...

Jul 17, 2019

Sara H. Earnest, 99, of Lewisburg, passed away on Wednesday, July 17, 2019 at Evangelical Community Hospital, Lewisburg.

Born March 7, 1920, she was a daughter of the late Simon and Stella (Strub) Mull.  On April 18, 1936, she married Clyde A. Earnest, who preceded her in death March 9, 1985.  Together they celebrated nearly 49 years...

Jul 14, 2019

Mr. Frank S. Chase, 90, resident of Linntown for almost 50 years, died at home on July 14, 2019. He was the son of Dr. Francis S. Chase, Jr., formerly Dean of the Graduate School of Education at the University of Chicago, and Sue Wilbourne Elder Chase of Lynchburg, Virginia. Mr. Chase was born September 2, 1928 in Richmond,...

Jul 12, 2019

Henry A. Hall, Jr., 73, of Watsontown, died Friday, July 12, 2019 at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville.

Born May 14, 1946 in Lewisburg, he was a son of the late Henry A. and Kathryn M. (Catherman) Hall.

Henry was a 1964 graduate of Warrior Run High School. Following graduation, he served in the United States...

Jul 11, 2019

Harold D. Shook, 83, of Watsontown, passed away on Thursday, July 11, 2019 at his home surrounded by his family.

He was born July 8, 1936 in Williamsport, a son of the late Raymond Shook and Clara (Phillips) Shook Rea. He and his wife, the former Nancy L. (Hill) Reynolds, who survives, were married Oct. 14, 1972....

Jul 6, 2019

Shirley L. Fisher, 89, a longtime resident of Allenwood, was received into the loving hands of the Lord on Saturday, July 6, 2019 at the Muncy Valley Hospital Skilled Nursing Unit.

She was born March 1, 1930 in Duboistown, a daughter of the late John and Martha (Wheeler) Hamilton.  On March 5, 1959 she married Donald R....

Jul 6, 2019

Diana “Dee” Lynn Robinson, 70, of Winfield, died peacefully on Saturday, July 6, 2019, at Geisinger Home Health and Hospice at Maria Hall, Danville.

She was born November 14, 1948, in Washington D.C., a daughter of the late John Gorman Jr. and Dorothy (Kelly) Allen. She and her husband, the late Dennis Edward Robinson, were married April...

Jul 5, 2019

Dennis Edward Robinson, 77, of Winfield, died peacefully on Friday, July 5, 2019 at Geisinger Home Health and Hospice at Maria Hall, Danville.

He was born March 24, 1942 in Youngstown, OH, a son of the late Nelson and Alice (Guthridge) Robinson.  He and his wife, the late Diana “Dee” Lynn Allen, were married April 14, 1978....

Jul 3, 2019

Joan M. Hann, 84, of Muncy, died Wednesday, Jul. 3, 2019 at UPMC Susquehanna, Williamsport.

Born May 23, 1935 in Brooklyn, NY, she was the daughter of the late Charles R. and Helen T. (McMahon) Sewell. She married Simon Hann, Jr., who preceded her in death Oct. 20, 2003. Together they celebrated 49 years of marriage.

Jul 2, 2019

James D. “Jim” Bartlow, Sr., 72, of Muncy, died Tuesday, Jul. 2, 2019 at the Milton Nursing & Rehab Center.

Born March 10, 1947 in Lewisburg, he was a son of the late Alvin E. and Maybelle (Snyder) Bartlow. He married the former Laura R. Bieber, who preceded him in death Dec. 7, 2011. Together they celebrated...

Jul 2, 2019

Donna M. Slear, of Lewisburg, passed away Tuesday, July 2, 2019, at the Evangelical Community Hospital, Lewisburg.

Donna was born September 28, 1949 in Dauphin County. She was a daughter of the late Paul E. and Geneva E. (Sanders) Crow. On October 6, 1973, she married Gary W. Slear, who preceded her in death July 4, 2006....

Jun 30, 2019

Dolores Ann Smith, 90, of Lewisburg, passed away Sunday, June 30, 2019 at her home.

She was born October 5, 1928 in Portsmouth, OH, the daughter of the late Roy G. and Ocie Jane (Brown) Ivers. On May 21, 1947 she married Harry Smith who preceded her in death January 19, 2014. Together they celebrated 66 years...

Jun 28, 2019

An obituary is not available at this time for Rose Marie Brubaker. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Jun 28, 2019

Karl E. McCloskey, 85, of Muncy, passed into Eternity on Friday, June 28, 2019, at the Gatehouse, Williamsport, PA.

Born on March 27, 1934 in South Williamsport, Karl spent most of his childhood in the Home for the Friendless, later known as The Williamsport Home.

He attended Muncy High School before enlisting in the US...

Jun 27, 2019

Elizabeth J. “Betty” Shively, 91, of Montgomery, died Thursday, June 27, 2019 at her home.

Born November 17, 1927 in Juniata, she was the last of eight children born to the late Millard and Ethel (Smiley) Fern. She and her husband, John W. “Jack” Shively, celebrated 59 years of marriage before his death Oct. 4, 2006.

Jun 23, 2019

Steven Noll, 71, of Lewisburg passed away at 8 p.m. Sunday, June 23, 2019 at River Woods in the company of his daughter and his wife.

Born November 14, 1947 in Hampton, VA, Steve grew up in a military family living around the States and in Germany before returning to Central Pennsylvania.

A Lewisburg Green...

Jun 20, 2019

Terry Joe Bennett, 63, of Milton, died Thursday, June 20, 2019 at his home.

Born March 15, 1956 in Williamsport, he was a son of the late Arthur J. and Marcella P. (Hill) Bennett.

Terry was a 1974 graduate of Montgomery High School. He worked as a treatment operator for over 44 years at Koppers,...

Jun 15, 2019

James J. Bower, 78, of Montgomery, died Saturday, June 15, 2019 at Evangelical Community Hospital, Lewisburg.

Born October 27, 1940 in Nippenose Valley, he was a son of the late Edward F. and Madeline A. (Keeler) Bower. He and his wife, the former Linda G. Gruver, who survives, were married February 12, 1972.  Together they celebrated 47...

Jun 13, 2019

Nelson H. “Sticker” Lowe, Jr., 93, of Water St., Muncy and of Wolf Run Assisted Living, Hughesville for the past two years, died Thursday, June 13, 2019 at UPMC Susquehanna, Williamsport.

Born September 11, 1925 in Muncy, he was a son of the late Nelson H. and Mary L. (Whipple) Lowe. On July 18, 1954 he married...

Jun 13, 2019

Mary Anna Whalen, 96, of Muncy, died Thursday, June 13, 2019 at the Valley View Nursing Center, Montoursville.

Born April 2, 1923 in Muncy, she was the daughter of the late George and Ethel (Shingle) Hill. On June 27, 1940 she married her high school sweetheart, Jack L. Whalen. Together they celebrated 75 years of marriage until...