OBITUARIES

Aug 24, 2019

Bobby Gene McCreary, 95, of Montoursville, died Saturday, August 24, 2019 at the Gatehouse, Williamsport.

Born April 27, 1924 in Northumberland, he was a son of the late Harold M. and Catherine H. (Carr) McCreary. He and his wife, the former Gladys M. Whitmire, celebrated 55 years of marriage before her death Aug. 29, 2005.

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Aug 23, 2019

Anita Wenzel, 77, of Muncy, passed away on Friday, August 23, 2019, at the Muncy Valley Hospital.

She was born October 12, 1941 in Princeton, Newfoundland, Canada. She was a daughter of the late Llewellyn and Francis Prince. On December 21, 1963 she married David R. Wenzel. They celebrated 55 years of marriage.

Anita was...

Aug 15, 2019

Homer E. Coup, 82, of Milton, died Thursday, August 15, 2019 at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville.

He was born April 23, 1937 in Renovo, a son of the late LeeRoy and Emily (Mabus) Coup.

Homer attended school in Lewisburg.  He was well known for his 21 years of service as a bartender at the 40...

Aug 15, 2019

Claire I. Steele, 93, formerly of Cascade Twp., died Thursday, August 15, 2019 in Williamsport.

Born November 3, 1925 in Williamsport, she was a daughter of the late Frank S. and Mary (Dietz) Stetts. She was married to Eugene J. Steele, who preceded her in death in 1970.

Claire was a graduate of St. Joseph’s...

Aug 13, 2019

John C. Bussom, 78, of Muncy, died Tuesday, August 13, 2019 at UPMC Susquehanna, Williamsport.

Born October 12, 1940 in Williamsport, he was a son of the late Charles and Rachael (Bingaman) Bussom. On May 26, 1974 he married the former Carol Chandler, who survives. Together they celebrated 45 years of marriage.

John was a...

Aug 13, 2019

Irene D. Houser, 91, of New Columbia, died on Tuesday, August 13, 2019 at Milton Nursing and Rehab Center.

Born September 10, 1927 in Watsontown, she was a daughter of the late Lawrence and Nettie Deeter.  On November 7, 1947 she married Eugene F. Houser, who preceded her in death December 23, 2001.  Together they celebrated 54...

Aug 8, 2019

David H. Spring, 83, of Muncy, passed away peacefully into the arms of Jesus on Thursday, August 8, 2019 at his home surrounded by his loving family, following a seven year battle with cancer.

Born January 16, 1936 in Williamsport, he was the only child of the late Eugene and Helen (Getz) Spring. On Oct....

Aug 5, 2019

Harry R. Fritz, 90, of Lewisburg, passed away on Monday, August 5, 2019 at Buffalo Valley Lutheran Village, Lewisburg.

He was born October 13, 1928 in Lewisburg, a son of the late Warren and Myrtle (Dennis) Fritz.  He and his wife, the former Elva Zimerman Wilson, were married January 1, 2000. Together they celebrated 19 years of...

Aug 5, 2019

Sandra Jo Wheeland, 81, of Montoursville, died Monday, August 5, 2019 at AristaCare of Loyalsock.

She is survived by her three children, Teresa (Carl) Wentzler, Pamela (Christopher) Calkins and Andrew (Lori) Wheeland; two brothers, David and Philip Martin; and grandchildren.

In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her husband, Roy Dean Wheeland.

Aug 3, 2019

Ana Maria Campbell, 60, of Montgomery, died Saturday, August 3, 2019 at her home surrounded by her family.

Born September 11, 1958 in St. Croix, she was a daughter of the late Carlos Perez and Jaunitta Perez, who survives.  On September 8, 2007 she married Daniel Campbell, who survives. Together they celebrated 11 years of marriage.

Aug 1, 2019

Hope Spicer Dunlap, 95, of Peachtree City, GA, and formerly of Muncy, PA, passed away on August 1, 2019, in Georgia.

Hope was born on July 28, 1924 in Summit, NJ.

She was preceded in death by her parents and husband, James H. Dunlap. She is survived by her son, John (Katie) Dunlap; grandsons, Andrew...

Aug 1, 2019

Jeannie K. "Gordie" Weaver, 71, of Milton, died on Thursday, August 1, 2019 at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville.

She was born December 2, 1947 in Lewisburg, the daughter of the late Carrie May (Coup) and John Wilson Moser.  On June 15, 1963 she married Ronald Eugene Weaver Sr. who preceded her in death on May 18, 2013....

Jul 26, 2019

Rosalie D. Rodgers, 79, of Montgomery, died Friday, July 26, 2019 at the Valley View Nursing Center, Montoursville.

Born July 26, 1940 in New Columbia, she was a daughter of the late William and Freda (Deiner) Bennett. On Jul. 2, 1972 she married Ronald Rodgers, who survives. Together they celebrated 47 years of marriage.

Rosalie...

Jul 25, 2019

This world lost one of the most loving, passionate, musical souls on July 25, 2019. Born October 4, 1945 to Bud and Florence Mitchell in Troy, Stephen Walton Mitchell lived an amazing life.

Steve found music at a young age and began his devotion to drums at age 12. He graduated from Dusquesne University as a music...

Jul 25, 2019

Mary Eberhart Wolfe, 90, of Lewisburg, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, July 25, 2019 at Nottingham Village, Northumberland.

She was born December 19, 1928, the daughter of the late Burke and Marian (Bowersox) Hartman. On December 26, 1948, she married Theron Eberhart, who preceded her in death on October 28, 1994. Together they celebrated...

Jul 24, 2019

Paul Vincent Bower, 89, of South Williamsport died Wednesday, July 24, 2019, at his home surrounded by his family.

Born December 31, 1929, in South Williamsport, he was a son of the late Paul J. and Alice (Walter) Bower. On April 16, 1947, at St. Lawrence Catholic Church, he married the love of his life, the former...

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...