OBITUARIES

Dec 14, 2018

Thomas R. “Tom” Wagner, 74, of New Columbia, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, December 14, 2018, with his wife and family by his side after a courageous and difficult battle with cancer.

He was born September 10, 1944, in Williamsport, a son of the late Richard and Ruth (Fisher) Wagner.  On April 25, 1981 he...

Dec 14, 2018

Sarah A. “Sally” Smith, affectionately known as “Huggy Bear”, 99, of Lewisburg, passed away Friday, December 14, 2018 at Evangelical Community Hospital, Lewisburg.

She was born October 31, 1919 in Lewisburg, a daughter of the late Harry and Mary Jane (King) Marks. Sally and her husband, Arthur C. Smith, celebrated 48 years of marriage before his death...

Dec 6, 2018

Geraldine E. Schlegel, 97, formerly of Lewisburg, died Thursday, December 6, 2018 at Milton Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.

She was born July 24, 1921 in Union County, a daughter of the late Arthur A. and Anna M. (Aikey) Swanger. On December 24, 1945 she married Clarence Schelgel and together they celebrated 52 years of marriage before his...

Dec 3, 2018

Harriet P. “Toot” Jordan, 78, of Muncy, died Monday, December 3, 2018 at UPMC Susquehanna, Williamsport.

Born March 5, 1940 in Muncy, she was a daughter of the late Paul E. and Esther E. (Bower) Feigles. She spent 33 wonderful years with her companion, Ralph C. Beamer Jr. who died on July 15, 2002.

Harriet...

Nov 27, 2018

Katherine Yurchak, a former resident of Muncy for many years, passed away on November 27, 2018 in Alexandria, Virginia at the age of 97.

Born to Anthony and Teresa Sasso in Atlantic Highlands, New Jersey in 1921, her family moved to Pittsfield, Massachusetts where she grew up, the oldest of eight siblings.  She began writing at the...

Nov 27, 2018

Mary T. Kramer, 89, formerly of Muncy, died Tuesday, November 27, 2018 surrounded by her family at their home in Allenwood.

Born August 30, 1929 in Williamsport she was a daughter of the late Lawrence and Elizabeth (Hamm) Tupper.  On December 16, 1964, she married Earl R. Kramer Jr., who preceded her in death July 23, 2008....

Nov 24, 2018

Jane M. Cragle, born November 29, 1955 in New Brunswick, NJ, a granddaughter of the late Sara Jane Wert and Clarence “Whitey” Harmon, who raised her, passed away on Saturday, November 24, 2018 at Evangelical Community Hospital, Lewisburg.

She enjoyed her cats, reading, sewing and going out to eat.

Jane is survived by her husband,...

Nov 22, 2018

Irene A. Grenoble Campbell, 93, of Belcamp, Maryland, died Thursday, November 22, 2018 at her home.

Born December 4, 1924 in Pine Creek Twp., Pennsylvania, she was a daughter of the late Doyle Edward and Ellen Matilda (Helms) Grenoble. On June 6, 1946 she married the late Max E. Campbell and together they celebrated 32 years of...

Nov 22, 2018

Constance J. Prince, 72, of Montgomery, died Thursday, November 23, 2018 at her home.

Born July 16, 1946 in Williamsport, she was a daughter of the late Lamont and Mary Jane (Straub) Keiser.  On July 12, 1969 she married Walter Prince who preceded her in death on August 31, 2017. Together they celebrated 48 years of marriage....

Nov 22, 2018

John Covington Morris, Jr., 82, of Catonsville, Md., passed away Thursday, Nov. 22, 2018, Thanksgiving Day, at the Geisinger Medical Center in Danville, Pa.  Known to his family as “Johnny,” he was born in Meridian, Ms. on Nov. 15, 1936.  Johnny was the only son of John C. Morris, Sr. and Ruth Martin Morris of Morgantown, Ky. and Logansport,...

Nov 14, 2018

Audrey F. Minnick, 90, formerly of Lewisburg, died on November 14, 2018 at Nottingham Village, Northumberland.

She was born February 20, 1928 in Catawissa Twp., Columbia County, a daughter of the late Newton and Bessie (Kreischer) Rider. On August 12, 1949 she married Albert Leland Minnick and together they celebrated 56 years of marriage until his death...

Nov 9, 2018

Emily Jane McKee, 88, of Montgomery, died Friday, November 9, 2018 at the Watsontown Health and Rehab Center.

Born April 3, 1930 in Muncy, she was the only child of the late Joseph and Emily (Graft) Shelley. She married Robert O. McKee. Together they celebrated 45 years of marriage before his death.

Emily was a...

Nov 5, 2018

Anna M. Klinger, 69, of Montgomery, died Monday, November 5, 2018 at her home surrounded by her family.

Born September 28, 1949 in Muncy, she was a daughter of the late Earnest L. and Margaret Anna (Wallis) Sheatler. On May 3, 1974 she married David L. Klinger, who survives. Together they celebrated 44 years of marriage.

Nov 3, 2018

Patricia Ruth Treasure Gardner, 89, of Lewisburg, passed away peacefully Saturday, November 3, 2018. She went by many names - Pat, Patsy (only her husband could get away with that name), Preacher’s wife, Mom, but her favorite one was Gigi for Grandmother Gardner.

She was born April 25, 1929 in New Kensington, the daughter of the late...

Nov 2, 2018

Mary Jane Snook, 67, of Allenwood, died unexpectedly Friday, November 2, 2018 at her home.

She was born December 29, 1950 in Millville, a daughter of the late LaRue and Anna (Hill) Harris. On November 22, 1986 she married Lawrence “Larry” Snook, who survives. Together they celebrated 31 years of marriage.

Jane was a 1969...

Nov 1, 2018

Oscar E. Kilgus, 86, of Picture Rocks, died Thursday, November 1, 2018 at the Gatehouse, Williamsport.

Born May 16, 1932 in Muncy, he was a son of the late Otto F. and Catherine Kilgus. On June 17, 1955 he married the former Chris Kelly, who survives. Together they celebrated 63 years of marriage.

Oscar was...

Oct 29, 2018

Angela Marie Smith, 50, of New Columbia, died Monday, October 29, 2018 at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville.

Born May 17, 1968 in Lewisburg, she was a daughter of the late Alfred M. Smith Jr. and Julia (Shutt) Smith, who survives.

Angela was a graduate of Milton High School.  She was passionate about taking care of...

Oct 25, 2018

Cleared for takeoff! On October 25, 2018 pilot Frederick “Fred” D. Kessler made his final departure from life far sooner than expected, precise vectors unknown but safe passage to final destination guaranteed.

After decades of relatively unblemished health, Fred was diagnosed with stage four lung cancer in late summer 2018.  After a short but intense battle with...

Oct 24, 2018

Annamarie K. “Toni” Bower, 91, formerly of Nisbet, died Wednesday, October 24, 2018 at the home of her daughter.

Born November 10, 1926 in Newberry, she was a daughter of the late Herbert and Thelma (Hinds) Lowe.

Toni attended Jersey Shore High School. She worked for 32 years as a wire strander at PA Wire...

Oct 21, 2018

Michael C. Jarrett, 72, of, Montgomery, died peacefully on the morning of Sunday, October 21, 2018.

Born May 24, 1946 in Sioux Falls, SD, he was a son of the late Carl E. and Lucille M. (Birgen) Jarrett. On July 1, 1977, he married the former Nancy I. Houseknecht, who survives. Together they celebrated 41 years of...