OBITUARIES

Apr 28, 2024

Charles “Bob” Robert George, 89, of Lewisburg, passed away peacefully and surrounded by family on Sunday, April 28, 2024, at Evangelical Community Hospital, Lewisburg.

He was born April 1, 1935, in Bloomsburg, son of the late Kimber Charles and Eva (Artley) George. On January 26, 1963, he married the former Sandra Rader, who survives. Together, they celebrated...

Apr 24, 2024

Patricia Divel Kahler, 94, of Muncy, died Wednesday, April 24, 2024 with her son and daughter-in-law by her side.

Born May 13, 1929 in Williamsport,she was a daughter of the late Leo J. and Georgianna (Liddic) Divel.  On February 16, 1952 she married Charles A. Kahler, who preceded her in death August 23, 1997. Together they celebrated...

Apr 18, 2024

Dorothy J. Parsons, 80, formerly of Muncy, died Thursday, April 18, 2024, in York County, where she had been residing with her son the past four years.

Born September 18, 1943, in Northumberland, she was a daughter of the late Harry Dauberman and Isabelle (Shultz) Dauberman Weaver. On February 6, 1965, she married James B. Parsons Jr....

Apr 16, 2024

Jay A. Schively, 76, of Muncy, died Tuesday, April 16, 2024, at UPMC, Williamsport.

Born April 15, 1948, in Muncy, he was a son of the late Francis L. and Angelene (Ritter) Schively.  On July 15, 1969, he married the former Peggy Campbell, who survives. Together they celebrated 54 years of marriage.

Jay was a...

Apr 14, 2024

Karen L. Walize, 66, of Watsontown, died on Sunday, April 14, 2024 at her home.

Born September 4, 1957 in Lewisburg, she was a daughter of the late Richard and Patricia (Nunn) Muffly. On September 15, 1979 she married the former David Walize, who preceded her in death April 12, 2023. Together they celebrated 43 years of...

Apr 13, 2024

Jean W. Noble, 98, of Lewisburg, died Saturday, April 13, 2024 at Riverwoods, Lewisburg.

She was born May 2, 1925 in Palmyra, NJ, a daughter of the late G. Howard and Edna Viola (Dilks) Wentling.  On September 8, 1945 she married G. Ralph Noble, who survives.  Together they celebrated 78 years of marriage.

Jean was...

Apr 11, 2024

Kathryn C. Werner, beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and aunt, 96, of Muncy, passed away peacefully Thursday, April 11, 2024 at Wolf Run Village, Hughesville.

Born June 21, 1927 in East Rockhill Township, she was a daughter of the late Ira E. and Florence May (Kantner) Cullen. On October 29, 1950 she married David R. Werner, who preceded...

Apr 10, 2024

Catherine Theresa Meehan, 81, of Muncy, died Wednesday, April 10, 2024, at her home.

She was born on May 31, 1942, in Philadelphia. On January 7, 1967, she married Robert A. Meehan, who preceded her in death on April 5, 2017. They had been married for 50 years.

Catherine was a member of the Church...

Apr 6, 2024

William L. Heim, 67, of Muncy, died on Saturday, April 6, 2024, at the Gatehouse, Williamsport.

Born July 17, 1956, in Williamsport, he was a son of the late Boyd C.  Heim Sr. and Dorothy L. (Bender).  He married the former Linda C. Woodside at Assateague Island in July of 2012, and together they celebrated 11 years...

Apr 5, 2024

Markley W. Rooker, 66, of Muncy, died on Friday, April 5, 2024 at his home.

Born June 25, 1957 in Muncy, he was a son of the late Willard Rooker and Helen Flick.  On July 25, 1978 he married the former Gwen Mays, who survives.  Together they celebrated 45 years of marriage.

Markley was a...

Apr 5, 2024

Lester E. “Les” King, 89, of Montgomery, died Friday, April 5, 2024 at his daughter’s home in Jersey Shore.

Born December 24, 1934 in Allenwood, he was a son of the late Willis and Lena (Hopkins) King.  On March 5, 1953 he married the former Audrey S. Welliver who preceded him in death July 27, 2019. Together...

Apr 4, 2024

Gary D. Allen, 84, of Muncy, died Thursday, April 4, 2024, at the Gatehouse, Williamsport.

Born August 16, 1939, in Estella, he was a son of the late Harvey and Gertrude (Boatman) Allen.

Gary was a 1958 graduate of Muncy High School and attended Bloomsburg State Teachers College.  He worked many years at Sylvania, and...

Apr 3, 2024

Stella M. Hafer, 82, of Riverside, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family Wednesday, April 3, 2024 at her home.

She was born March 26, 1942 in Danville, a daughter of the late Robert and Goldie (Hollenbaugh) Troxell.  On January 13, 1962 she married Joseph F. Hafer, who survives.  Together they celebrated 62 years of marriage.

Apr 2, 2024

Martha R. Hubbert, 69, of Muncy, died Tuesday, April 2, 2024at UPMC Susquehanna, Williamsport.

Born December 25, 1954 in Williamsport,she was a daughter of the late Charles and Ocie Carson.  On August 26, 1972she married Henry Hubbert, who survives. Together they celebrated nearly 52 years of marriage.

Martha was a graduate of Muncy High School.She...

Mar 30, 2024

After eight-two years of perpetual motion, Virginia “Gini” Ann (Reeser) Kessler passed away peacefully in the early hours of March 30, 2024. Death with dignity was the final task on her to-do list and she made her departure from life with strength, grace and courage. She was strong-willed to the end, and despite her debilitating struggles with lung disease,...

Mar 29, 2024

Elizabeth J. Bennett, 88, of Montgomery, died Friday, March 29, 2024 at the Gatehouse, Williamsport.

Born September 15, 1935 in Williamsport, she was a daughter of the late Harry and Alice (Bird) Hakes.  On September 19, 1953 she married Franklin R. “Ted” Bennett, Sr., who preceded her in death October 1, 2018. Together they celebrated 65 years...

Mar 25, 2024

Pauline M. Boyer, 90, formerly of Lewisburg, died Monday, March 25, 2024 at Rolling Hills Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center.

She was born July 22, 1933 in Cowan, a daughter of the late Grant W. and Mary E. (Fawber) Boyer.

Pauline was a graduate of Mifflinburg High School.  She worked for the former Rug Outlet, Lewisburg...

Mar 23, 2024

Marie L. Wertman, 83, of Muncy, went to be with the Lord on March 23, 2024, surrounded by her loving family.

Born May 25, 1940, in Williamsport, she was a daughter of the late Mahlon and Florence (Reese) Savage. On April 8, 1961, she married Ronald E. Wertman, who survives. Together they celebrated 62 years of marriage....

Mar 22, 2024

Violet C. Gallagher (nee Fasciano), 81, of Lewisburg, PA died on Friday, March 22, 2024 at her home from complications of Alzheimer’s.

She was born December 29, 1942, in Newburgh, NY, a daughter of the late Dominick and Vi (Fayo) Fasciano.  On October 10, 1965, she married Francis “Red” Gallagher who preceded her in death on November...

Mar 18, 2024

Kevin Lee Little, 65, of Salladasburg, died on Monday, March 18, 2024, at his home.

Born November 13, 1958, in Muncy, he was a son of the late James Wright and Phyllis Genevieve (Shadduck) Little.  On April 25, 1981, he married Margaret Bubb, who survives. Together they celebrated 42 years of marriage.

Kevin was a...