OBITUARIES

Milton H. "Jay" Klotz Jr.

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...

Angela Christine Grzeszczak

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.

Rita V. Gudleski

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...

Nancy C. Wolfe

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...

Harold J. Smith

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.

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Wanda E. Finck

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...

Carl F. Snyder

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...

Betty J. Fullmer

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...

W. Dale Lose

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...

William Ray Holt Jr.

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,...

Madalyn Joyce (Forbes) Berger

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...

Milford J. Cloud

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....

Barbara Joy Byers

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...

Melvena J. Ritter

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...

Alfred "Bud" Snyder

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...

Priscilla G. Pursell

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...

Thelma L. Haught

Apr 25, 2018

Thelma L. Haught, 89, of Muncy, died Wednesday, April 25, 2018 surrounded by her family at the Gatehouse, Williamsport.

Born May 17,1928  in Williamsport she was a daughter of the late Clarence and Laura (Heintzelman) Mincemoyer. She married John C. “Cliff”  Haught on December 8, 1945 and together they celebrated 57 years of marriage before his death...

Donalde E. Rife

Apr 24, 2018

Donald E. Rife, 71, of Watsontown, passed away Tuesday, April 24, 2018 at his home.

He was born April 12, 1947 in Williamsport, a son of the late James E. and Helen P. (Lesher) Rife.  On April 15, 1978 he married the former Nancy Weaver, who survives. Together they celebrated 40 years of marriage.

Donald...

Dolores "Dee" Drick Kepler

Apr 23, 2018

Dolores "Dee" Drick Kepler, 86, of Pennsdale, died Monday, April 23, 2018 at her home.

Born October 25, 1931 in Muncy, she was a daughter of the late Charles and Hannah (Fry) Drick.

Dolores graduated from Muncy High School and attended Lycoming College, Williamsport.  She worked for over 40 years as a desk clerk at...

Edna Mary Hanrahan

Apr 23, 2018

Edna Mary Hanrahan, 98, formerly of Hanover and most recently of Montoursville, died Monday, April 23, 2018, at her home.

Born August 12, 1919, in Lancaster, she was a daughter of the late Charles and Charlotte (Stapf) Dyer.  On April 21, 1939, she married Samuel George Hanrahan, and together they celebrated 43 years of marriage before his...