OBITUARIES

May 30, 2018

Janice M. Rhoads, 85, formerly of Bastian Rd., Muncy, died Wednesday, May 30, 2018 at the Williamsport Home.

Born October 26, 1932 in Jackson Township, Columbia County, she was a daughter of the late Charles Henry and Ethel Alice (Miller) Swank.  On April 2, 1961 she married Donald R. “Dusty” Rhoads, who preceded her in death Sep....

May 28, 2018

James Robert “Jim Bob” Walton, 45, of E. Market St., Danville, died unexpectedly Monday, May 28, 2018.

Born June 29, 1972 in Muncy, he was the son of George and June (Follmer) Walton, of Muncy. He and his wife, Jennifer Wemple, spent 13 years together.

Jim Bob was a 1992 graduate of Warrior Run High...

May 27, 2018

Pamela Jean Cline, 66, of Muncy, died Sunday, May 27, 2018, at UPMC Susquehanna, Williamsport.

Born May 26, 1952, in Rockford, IL, she was a daughter of the late Hildegard Sanders Jacobs.  On August 11, 1984, she married Donald Ray Cline, who survives. Together they celebrated 33 years of marriage.

Pam retired after 30 years...

May 21, 2018

On Monday May 21, Jean-Paul Richard peacefully passed away in Geisinger Medical Center after an illness of more than three years, with his family by his side.  Jean-Paul was dearly loved by his families in France and in the US.  From the first time the two families met, a closeness developed that allowed each to cherish these visits and...

May 19, 2018

Milton H. “Jay” Klotz, Jr., 82, of Bethlehem, passed away Saturday, May 19, 2018 at Cedarbrook Fountain Hill Nursing Home, Bethlehem.

He was born October 10, 1935 in Bethlehem, a son of the late Milton and Lillian (Ehrig) Klotz.  On November 26, 1954, he married the former Anna Irene Holetz, who survives. Together they celebrated 63 years...

May 17, 2018

Angela Christine Grzeszczak, of Muncy, died unexpectedly Thursday, May 17, 2018.

Services will be held privately at the convenience of the family.

May 14, 2018

Rita V. Gudleski, 90, of Muncy, died Monday, May 14, 2018 at UPMC Susquehanna, Williamsport.

Born June 25, 1927, in Mt. Carmel, she was the seventh daughter and the eleventh child of the late Joseph and Angela “Ella” Luchnick. On August 16, 1947 she married Edward T. Gudleski, who preceded her in death May 24, 1978. Together...

May 10, 2018

Nancy C. Wolfe, 87, of Lewisburg, passed away on Thursday, May 10, 2018 at Riverwoods, Lewisburg.

She was born January 31, 1931 in Lewisburg, a daughter of the late Wilbert G. Sr. and Mary A. (Fertig) Wolfe.

Nancy was a 1948 graduate of Lewisburg High School.  Following graduation she worked for the Edwin D. Mensch...

May 9, 2018

Harold J. Smith, 86, of Lewisburg, passed away Wednesday, May 9, 2018 at Buffalo Valley Lutheran Village, Lewisburg.

He was born January 10, 1932 in Newcomerstown, OH, a son of the late Harold and Alma (Norman) Smith.  On July 11, 1953, he married the former Faith Grimes, who survives.  Together they celebrated 64 years of marriage.

May 8, 2018

Wanda E. Finck, 90, of Mazeppa, died Tuesday, May 8, 2018 at her home.

Born September 6, 1927, she was the daughter of the late Homer and Nellie (Barber) Wagner. On November 9, 1948, she married Melvin M. Finck, who preceded her in death June 27, 2016. Together they celebrated 67 years of marriage.

Wanda...

May 6, 2018

Carl F. Snyder, 60, of Hughesville, died on Sunday, May 6, 2018, at UPMC Susquehanna, Muncy Valley Hospital.

He was born on April 20, 1958, in Muncy, a son of the late Brady Snyder and Beatrice (Myers) Snyder, who survives.

Carl served honorably in the United States Army.

Surviving in addition to his...

May 6, 2018

Betty J. Fullmer, 86, of Muncy, formerly of Williamsport, embraced our Lord and Savior on Sunday, May 6, 2018 at the Muncy Valley Hospital Skilled Nursing Facility surrounded by her loving family.

Born August 31, 1931 in Williamsport, she was a daughter of the late Harry H. and Mamie B. (Clark) Hunter. Betty is survived by her...

May 6, 2018

W. Dale Lose, 78, a lifelong resident of Watsontown, died Sunday, May 6, 2018 at Watsontown Health and Rehab Center.

He was born on June 7, 1939 in Williamsport, a son of the late Clarence Wilbur and Vera Winnifred (Hunter) Lose.  On December 16, 1960 he married the former JoAnn Rebecca Horn who preceded him in death...

May 5, 2018

William Ray Holt Jr, 31, of Hughesville, died unexpectedly Saturday, May 5, 2018 in Florida.

Born May 11, 1986 in Williamsport he was the son of the late William Ray Holt Sr and Brenda L. (Eck) Holt, of Hughesville.

Ray received his associates degree from Triangle Tech, Sunbury. He applied his skills as a welder,...

May 5, 2018

Madalyn Joyce (Forbes) Berger, 91, of Lewisburg, passed away peacefully in the early morning of Saturday, May 5, 2018 at Milton Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, where she had been a guest for the past several months.

She was born July 13, 1926 in Milton, a daughter of the late Charles L. and Minnie Mae (Solomon) Forbes. On...

May 4, 2018

Milford J. Cloud, 68, of Watsontown, passed away Friday, May 4, 2018 at Evangelical Community Hospital, Lewisburg.

He was born September 6, 1949 in Rose Hill, Virginia, a son of the late Robert Lester and Emma (Watkins) Cloud.  On November 28, 1980 he married the former Stevia Trutt, who survives. Together they celebrated 37 years of marriage....

May 3, 2018

Barbara Joy Byers, 89, a longtime resident of Watsontown, passed away Thursday, May 3, 2018 at Watsontown Health and Rehab Center.

She was born April 14, 1929 in Goosetown, a daughter of the late Boise Penrose and Lillian Frances (Johe) Bair.

Barbara was a graduate of the former Watsontown High School.  She spent most of...

May 1, 2018

Melvena  J.  Ritter, 91, formerly of Lewisburg, passed away Tuesday, May 1, 2018 in Muncy.

She was born February 12, 1927 in Middleburg, a daughter of the late Harvey F. and Mrytle S. (Walter) Hare. On September 19, 1947, she married Eugene A. Ritter and together they celebrated 52 years of marriage before his death on June...

Apr 29, 2018

Alfred “Bud” Snyder, 78, of Muncy, died Sunday, April 29, 2018 at his home.

Born September 5, 1939 in Muncy, he was the son of the late Alfred B. and Elva A. (Boudman) Snyder.  He spent many years with his loving wife, Eleanor Snyder, who survives.

Bud was a graduate of Muncy High School and...

Apr 27, 2018

Priscilla G. Pursell, 77, of Milton, passed away Friday, April 27, 2018 at Milton Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.

She was born June 18, 2018 in Lewisburg, a daughter of the late Robert and Lena (Hursch) McCollin.  On February 1, 1957, she married Franklin Pursell, who survives.  Together they celebrated 61 years of marriage.

Priscilla attended...