OBITUARIES

Mar 9, 2019

Elizabeth Jane Rife, 70, of Williamsport, went to her heavenly home Saturday, March 9, 2019 at her home.

Born March 18, 1949 in Muncy, she was a daughter of the late George A. and Harriet A. (Miller) Rife.

Jane was a 1969 graduate of Warrior Run High School. She previously worked at Brodart, Williamsport prior...

Mar 5, 2019

John A. Murray, 71, a longtime resident of Watsontown, died Tuesday, March 5, 2019 at his home.

He was born April 26, 1947 in Williamsport, a son of the late Dale and Grace (Moyer) Murray.  On August 26, 1985 he married the former Donna Jones, who survives. Together they celebrated 33 years of marriage.

John...

Mar 5, 2019

Laura Bugbee Brown

November 23, 1916 – March 5,2019

Laura Bugbee Brown, of South Williamsport, passed away still sharing her positive outlook with those around her. She is survived by a loving family who are enriched by her acceptance and gratitude.  The family will gather for a private ceremony.  In lieu of flowers, a donation...

Feb 27, 2019

James R. “Jimmy” Yonkin, Jr., 54, of New Columbia, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, February 27, 2019

He was born August 29, 1964 in Lewisburg, a son of the late James R. Sr. and Caroline E. (Snyder) Yonkin.

Jim was a 1982 graduate of Milton High School. Early in life, he would work for ConAgra, Milton,...

Feb 26, 2019

Nancy Jane Gruver, 77, of Montgomery, died Tuesday, February 26, 2019 while traveling in Florida.

Born April 5, 1941 in Lewisburg, she was a daughter of the late Ambrose and Martha (Reaser) Simon.  On December 30, 1960, she married Dennis M. Gruver, who survives, and together they celebrated 58 years of marriage.

Nancy was a...

Feb 24, 2019

An obituary is not available at this time for Anna Joyce Williams. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Feb 23, 2019

Roy L. “Pop” Rathmell, 82, of New Berlin, passed away at Saturday, February 23, 2019 at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville

He was born April 18, 1936 in Watsontown, a son of the late Harold L. and Ruth M. (Mauser) Rathmell.  On July 21, 1956, he married the former Martha Bowersox and together they celebrated 62 years of...

Feb 23, 2019

Darla D. Jacobs, 50, of Muncy died Saturday, February 23, 2019, at UPMC Susquehanna, Williamsport.

Born December 7, 1968 in Muncy, she was a daughter of the late Linda (Stone) Jacobs and Chester Jacobs, of Muncy.

Darla was a 1987 graduate of Muncy High School. She worked at the former Whitman’s and the Dollar General,...

Feb 20, 2019

Timothy S. Farrar, 60, of Muncy, died Wednesday, February 20, 2019 athis home.

Born June 9, 1958 in Williamsport, he was a son of the late Wayne and Sara “Sallie” (Richart) Farrar.

Tim was a 1976 graduate of Muncy High School.  He served honorably in the United States Army.

He worked in the...

Feb 17, 2019

An obituary is not available at this time for Jean M. Sefersheyan. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Feb 16, 2019

Carl A. Buck Sr., 93, of Montgomery, died Saturday, February 16, 2019 at his home.

Born November 21, 1925 in Williamsport, he was a son of the late Willard and Selma (Lawson) Buck.

Carl was a graduate of the Clinton Montgomery High School. He served honorably with the U.S. Navy during World War II. Carl...

Feb 16, 2019

Rev. R. Bruce Smay, 94, of Hughesville, went to be with the lord on Saturday, February 16, 2019 at UPMC Susquehanna, Williamsport.

Born December 11, 1924 in Clearfield County, he was the first of twelve children born to the late Raymond A. and Ursula (Passmore) Smay.

Bruce was a 1942 graduate of Clearfield High School....

Feb 12, 2019

Helen A. Eisley, 71, of Lewisburg, passed away Tuesday, February 12, 2019 at Buffalo Valley Lutheran Village, Lewisburg.

She was born June 11, 1947 in Lewisburg, the daughter of the late Elmer and Helen Erb.  On April 22, 1973, she married Louis Eisley, who survives. Together they celebrated 45 years of marriage.

Helen was a...

Feb 11, 2019

Lewis E. “Lew” Bogart, 90, of Muncy, died Monday, February 11, 2019 at the Muncy Valley Skilled Nursing Unit.

Born January 13, 1929 in Hughesville, he was a son of the late Boyd and Edith (Houseknecht) Bogart.  On October 18, 1991 he married the former Mary Jane Buck, who survives.  Together they celebrated 27 years of marriage....

Feb 7, 2019

Bruce C. Sones, 90, a lifelong resident of Muncy, died Thursday, February 7, 2019 at his home.

Born  November 6, 1928 in Muncy, he was a son of the late Charles and Grace (Smith) Sones.  He and his wife, the former Gloria L. Stahlnecker, celebrated 60 years of marriage before her death May 8, 2008.

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Feb 5, 2019

Dale J. Maxwell, 84, formerly of Levittown, died Tuesday, February 5, 2019 peacefully at home with his daughter and son-in-law by his side.

Born July 5, 1934 in Rhodell, WV, he was a son of the late Noah J. and Evelyn E. (Ayers) Maxwell. He and his wife, the former Marylou Mosco, celebrated 61 years of marriage...

Feb 3, 2019

Naomi G. Freed, 87, of Lewisburg, loving wife and mother, went to be with her Lord and Savior Sunday, February 3, 2019.

Born August 20, 1931 in Liberty, Naomi was the daughter of the late Carl and Lillian (Krotzer) Geiser. She and her husband, Dr. Bruce J. S. Freed, celebrated 53 years of marriage before his death...

Feb 2, 2019

Donald L. Walton, 74, a longtime resident of Muncy, died Saturday, February 2, 2019 at the Williamsport Home.

Born  Jan. 10, 1945 in Muncy, he was a son of the late David L. and Alberta E. (Houseknecht) Walton. He and his wife, the former Linda DeParasis, celebrated 38 years of marriage before her death Jan. 28, 2010....

Jan 28, 2019

Linda D. Huffman, 67, of Montgomery, died Thursday, January 28, 2019 at the Gatehouse, Williamsport.

Born April 10, 1951 in Muncy, she was a daughter of the late Beverly A. (Taylor) Buck and Carl A. Buck, of Montgomery.

Linda was a 1971 graduate of Montgomery High School. She previously worked at Grumman’s, Montgomery and as...

Jan 25, 2019

Yvonne Marie (Dreisbach) Morgan, a native and enthusiastic booster of Lewisburg, passed away Friday, January 25th, at Geisinger Medical Center in the company of her family.

Yvonne was born in Lewisburg in 1950 to Ralph and Marguerite (Murphy) Dreisbach and graduated from Lewisburg Area High School in 1968 having supplemented her academic achievements with a stint as...