OBITUARIES

Jan 5, 2020

Richard L. Bower, age 95, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 5, 2020 at his home in Lewisburg.

Richard was born November 10, 1924 in Williamsport, son of the late John Harvey and Lena Victoria (Avery) Bower.  As a youth, Richard, known as Dick by friends and coworkers, enjoyed helping his father at the YMCA during the...

Jan 5, 2020

Florence M. Bridge, 83, of Lewisburg, died on Sunday, January 5, 2020 at Evangelical Community Hospital, Lewisburg

She was born January 19, 1936 in Milton, a daughter of the late John and Florence (Sanford) Binder. On June 27, 1953 she married Luther Bridge, who preceded her in death on September 9, 1992. Together they celebrated 39 years...

Jan 4, 2020

Richard Sullivan Miller Jr., 56, left this world to go to heaven and be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on January 4, 2020, at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville.

He was born on March 21, 1963, the son of Richard and Aline (Stuart) Miller, who survive.

He is also survived by one son, Scott...

Dec 30, 2019

Greg E. Stahl, 54, of rural Lewisburg, died on Monday, December 30, 2019 at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville.

He was born January 9, 1965 in Lewisburg, a son of Kenneth B. and Virginia E. (Jows) Stahl, both of rural Lewisburg.

Greg attended Milton Schools.   He formerly worked for Robbins Concrete, Williamsport.

Surviving in...

Dec 28, 2019

Michael Vincent LaPaglia, 34, of New Columbia, died Saturday, December 28, 2019.

He will be deeply missed by family and friends.

The family is planning a Celebration of Life to be held Sunday, March 29th from 2:00 - 4:30 p.m. at the Iron Front, 434 Market Street, Lewisburg.

The family is being assisted...

Dec 28, 2019

Laura M. Seybert-Wallis, 39, of Hughesville, died Saturday, December 28, 2019 at her home.

Born March 30, 1980 in Williamsport, she was a daughter of Craig L. and Susan M. (Eck) Seybert, of Muncy.

Laura was a 1998 graduate of Muncy High School. She received a business degree from the Newport Business Institute.

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Dec 26, 2019

Viola L. Watson, 87, of Muncy, died Thursday, Dec. 26, 2019 at her home surrounded by her family.

Born May 8, 1932 in Muncy, she was a daughter of the late R. Glenn and Hazel A. (Bieber) Arthur. She and her husband, Chester “Chet” Watson, celebrated 49 years of marriage before his death Feb. 29, 2000.

Dec 24, 2019

Carl Eugene Miller Sr., 88, of Hughesville, died Tuesday, December 24, 2019 at his home surrounded by his family.

Born May 26, 1931 in Forksville, he was the last surviving child of the late John E. Miller, Sr. and Bessie (Norton) Miller. On June 8, 1950 he married the former Delores DuFour, who survives. Together they celebrated...

Dec 23, 2019

Irene Wilson, 86, of Montoursville, died Monday, December 23, 2019 at the Gatehouse, Williamsport.

Born October 18, 1933 in Clearfield, she was a daughter of the late David and Hulda (Pentz) Crain. On September 3, 1964 she married Donald R. Wilson, Sr., who survives. Together they celebrated 64 years of marriage.

Irene graduated from Williamsport...

Dec 20, 2019

Ruth Celesta Glick Welliver, 89, of Lewisburg, died onFriday, December 20, 2019 at her home, surrounded by family.

Born February 15, 1930 in Timberville, VA, she was a daughter of the late John Titus and Effie Iwilla (Evers) Glick.  On July 14, 1951 she married L. Allyn Welliver, who preceded her in death April 16, 2015.  Together...

Dec 20, 2019

Nancy K. Derrick, 75, of Muncy, passed away Friday, December 20, 2019 at UPMC Susquehanna, Williamsport

Born September 13, 1944 in Muncy, she was the daughter of the late Harry J. and Emma M. (Watson) Schell.

Nancy graduated from Muncy High School.  She worked for local businesses including MidPenn Telephone Company and Kellogg’s, later retiring...

Dec 20, 2019

Robert J. Hacker, 83, of Muncy, died Friday, December 20, 2019 at UPMC Susquehanna, Williamsport.

Born September 25, 1936 in Teaneck, NJ, he was a son of the late Oscar and Marie (Prauner) Hacker.  He and his wife, the former Elaine K. Smith, who survives, were married October 15, 1988.  Together they celebrated 31 years of marriage....

Dec 18, 2019

Nancy Louise Smith, 82, of 122 Cookie Dr., Muncy, died Wednesday, December 18, 2019 at her home surrounded by her family.

Born August 9, 1937 in Muncy, she was the daughter of the late Arden and Sophia (McGargle) Smith. On Dec. 28, 2003, she married Dominick E. Tantalo, who survives. Together they celebrated 16 years of marriage....

Dec 17, 2019

Barbara J. Ott, 94, of 3 N Chestnut Place, Lewisburg, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, December 17, 2019 at Buffalo Valley Lutheran Village.

She was born April 4, 1925 in Franklin, a daughter of the late Clyde D. and Ruth (McKenzie) Hellyer. She and her husband, the Rev. Robert E. Ott, celebrated...

Dec 16, 2019

Egbert “Eggie” P. Hall, Jr., 97, formerly of 113 New Street, Muncy, passed away peacefully Monday, December 16, 2019.

He was born May 13, 1922 in the Williamsport Hospital, a son of the late Egbert P. and Catherine (Rupert) Hall. Eggie married the former Frances Shipman. Together they celebrated 66 years of marriage, before her death July...

Dec 15, 2019

Bonnie Kay King, 69, of Muncy, died, Sunday, December 15, 2019 at her home.

Born November 18, 1950 in Muncy, she was a daughter of Beulah M. (Bartlett) Yoder, of Muncy and the late William T. Snyder.  On October 15, 2011 she married Jody E. King, who survives. Together they celebrated eight years of marriage.

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Dec 12, 2019

Doris M. Winter, 85, of Watsontown, passed away on Thursday, December 12, 2019 at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville.

She was born October 7, 1934 in Milton, a daughter of the late Earl and Grace (Shuman) Mathias.  On August 27, 1955 she married Richard Winter, who survives.  Together they celebrated 64 years of marriage.

Doris was...

Dec 4, 2019

Joanne Louise Hostetler, 87, of Hughesville, died Wednesday, December 4, 2019 at Wolf Run Village.

Born June 22, 1932 she was a daughter of the late Paul and Anne (Cotner) Hoagland.

Joanne was a 1950 graduate of Milton High School.

She was an administrative assistant at Boeing...

Dec 1, 2019

Marysue Bartlett, 80, of Muncy, died Sunday, December 1, 2019 at the Gatehouse, Williamsport.

Born April 3, 1939 in Bloomsburg, she was a daughter of the late Joseph and Thelma (Johnson) Shultz. On August 20, 1955 she married Jack Lavern Bartlett, who preceded her in death Oct. 13, 2018. Together they celebrated 63 years of...

Nov 29, 2019

Theda A. “Dee” Boughter, 97, of Lewisburg, died Friday, November 29, 2019 at Heritage Springs Memory Care, Lewisburg.

Born July 7, 1922 in Catawissa, she was a daughter of the late Luke and Clara (Stewart) Sassaman and was raised by her late uncle, Oscar Stewart.  On April 15, 1940 she married George N. Boughter, who preceded her...