OBITUARIES

Jun 11, 2024

Warren J. Dieffenderfer, 96, formerly of Milton, died on Monday, June 11, 2024 at Evangelical Hospital, Lewisburg.

He was born October 21, 1927, in West Milton, a son of the late Joel and Sadie (Mitchell) Dieffenderfer.  On April 29, 1953 he married the former Shirley A. Finck, who preceded him in death on October 17, 2021. Together...

Jun 9, 2024

Richard G. “Rick” Davenport, 65, of Watsontown, and formerly of South Williamsport, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, June 9, 2024, at Evangelical Community Hospital, Lewisburg.

Born April 9, 1959, in Williamsport, he was a son of the late Richard G. and Joan M. (Eck) Davenport.

Rick attended South Williamsport schools and later served honorably in...

Jun 9, 2024

John Luther Bowersox, 77, of Taneytown, MD passed away on Sunday, June 9, 2024.

He was born June 6, 1947, in Lewisburg, PA to the late Carl Aseph and Arlene Fay Bowersox.

He graduated from West Snyder H. S. in 1965 and went into the Pa Army National Guard in October of that year, where...

Jun 9, 2024

Dara Lee Bowen, 74, of Turbotville, formerly of West Pittston, died on Sunday, June 9, 2024 at her home.

She was born December 27, 1949 in Scranton, the daughter of the late Robert and Nan (Cogliser) Bowen.

Dara worked as a switchboard operator for Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center for 42 years and currently worked...

Jun 1, 2024

Kenneth Warren Beaver, Sr., 82, of Lewisburg, died on the evening of Saturday, June 1, 2024, at home surrounded by his loving family.

He was born August 2, 1941, in Lewisburg, a son of the late Warren and May (Rhoads) Beaver.  On June 10, 1961, he married Catherine, a daughter of the late Solomon and Lydia Boyer....

Jun 1, 2024

Douglas J. “Doug” Kinney, 66, of Montgomery, died on Saturday, June 1, 2024, at UPMC Williamsport.

Born September 11, 1957, in Muncy, he was a son of the late Floyd and Lois (Warner) Kinney.  On May 14, 1978, he married the former Pamela Hans, who survives. Together they celebrated 46 years of marriage.

Doug was...

May 31, 2024

William L. “Bill” Baysore, 90, of Muncy, died Friday, May 31, 2024 at Muncy Place.

Born March 11, 1934 in Muncy, he was a son of the late Robert C. and Mildred E. (Snyder) Baysore, whom died when he was a young boy. Bill was raised by his grandmother, Lulu Mae (Hill) Baysore Searfoss, of Muncy. On...

May 29, 2024

Duane H. Miller, 64, of Middleburg, died Wednesday, May 29, 2024 at his home.

Born May 7, 1960 in Watsontown, he was a son of the late LeRoy Miller and Nancy (Walker) Miller, who survives, of Watsontown.  On December 22, 2006 he married the former Caroline Westhall, who survives.  Together they celebrated 17 years of marriage.

May 25, 2024

Ralph C. Heater, 69, of Watsontown, died Saturday, May 25, 2024 at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville.

Born November 3, 1954 in Lewistown, he was a son of the late Ralph S. and Carrie M. (Seidel) Heater.  On June 3, 1978 he married the former Debra L. Sampsell, who survives.  Together they celebrated nearly 46 years of marriage....

May 25, 2024

Evelyn J. “Evy” Pentz, 85, of Montgomery, died Saturday, May 25, 2024 at the Gatehouse, Williamsport.

Born July 31, 1938 in Montgomery, she was a daughter of the late Chester M. Sr. and Althea M. (Karschner) Beaver. On November 21, 1966, she married Donald D. Pentz, who survives. Together they celebrated 57 years of marriage.

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May 25, 2024

Terry Blaker, 51, of Hughesville, died unexpectedly Saturday, May 25, 2024 at his residence.

Born September 23, 1972 in Williamsport, he was a son of the late David L. Blaker and Carol L. (Clark) Blaker, of Muncy. On December 9, 1992 he married the former Leona Ball, who survives. Together they celebrated 31 years of marriage.

May 24, 2024

Judith A. “Judy” Shannon, 77, of Hughesville, PA formerly of Lansdowne, Virginia, died Friday, May 24, 2024 at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania.

Born July 2, 1946 in Wilkes-Barre, she was a daughter of the late Fred and Theresa (Burke) Heller. On November 13, 1992, she married James F. Shannon, who survives. Together they celebrated...

May 17, 2024

Michael K. Austin, 37, of Selinsgrove, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, May 17, 2024.

Born November 25, 1986 in Danville, he was the son of Kenneth Austin, of Williamsport and Paula (Moser) Austin, of Millersville.

Michael graduated from Lewisburg High School and did seasonal work at Furmano’s, Northumberland.

In his spare time, he...

May 14, 2024

Myron K. LeVan, 84, of Muncy, died Tuesday, May 14, 2024 at his home surrounded by his family.

Born October 22, 1939 in Montgomery, he was a son of the late Nelson E. and Helen A. (Wertman) LeVan. On June 28, 1957, he married the former Dorothy “Dottie” Neufer. Together they celebrated 62 years of marriage prior...

May 13, 2024

Faye E. Kleppinger, 97, of Lewisburg went home peacefully to be with the Lord on Monday, May 13, 2024 at Riverwoods, Lewisburg.

She was born December 8, 1926, in Milton, a daughter of the late Peter Lester and Elizabeth Gertrude (Feeney) Wilver, and later moved to the family farm in New Columbia. On January 18, 1979, she...

May 13, 2024

Larry E. Reynolds, 83, of Watsontown, died Monday, May 13, 2024, at Evangelical Community Hospital, Lewisburg.

Born March 31, 1941, in Watsontown, he was a son of the late Charles and Mildred (O’Connor) Reynolds.

Larry attended Watsontown Schools and worked at various local manufacturers throughout his lifetime.

He was a member of the...

May 7, 2024

Katherine K. Grenoble, 95, of Mifflinburg, passed away Tuesday, May 7, 2024 at Milton Nursing & Rehabilitation Center.

She was born July 18, 1928 in Williamsport, a daughter of the late Harry E. and Elizabeth (Noll) Katherman. Katherine and her husband, Donald Grenoble, were married in the Mifflinburg United Methodist Church on July 1, 1951, by Rev....

May 5, 2024

Doris M. Baysore, 90, of Muncy, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday, May 5, 2024 at Muncy Place.

Born February 19,1934 in Montgomery, she was a daughter of the late Bernard and Sarah E. (Aunkst) Wertz. She and her husband, Del R. Baysore, celebrated 45 years of marriage before his death on...

Apr 29, 2024

Michael Patrick Aviles, 54, of Lewisburg, died Monday, April 29, 2024, at Watsontown Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.

Born November 30, 1969, in Chicago, IL, he was a son of the late Alejandro Aviles and Kathryn (Cox) Miers.  On February 27 of this year, he married his long time companion, the former Misty Smith, who survives.

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Apr 29, 2024

Victoria Joan Pirnie Sams, 71, of Lewisburg, passed away peacefully on Monday, April 29, 2024 at her home surrounded by her family.

She was born June 25, 1952 in Kansas City, Missouri, a daughter of the late Victor R. Pirnie and Margaret H. (Goodrich) Matthews. On Jan. 25, 1985 she married Randy Sams, who survives. Together they...