OBITUARIES

Apr 21, 2018

Patsy J. Smith, 77, formerly of 1440 Turbot Ave., Watsontown, passed away Saturday, April 21, 2018 at the home of her daughter.

She was born September 20, 1940 in Watsontown, a daughter of the late Curtis and Mary Emma (Haines) Baker. On September 9, 1960, she married James V. "Jim" Smith, who preceded her in death May...

Apr 21, 2018

Doris J. Dunlap, 85, formerly of 106 Quarry Rd., Muncy, died Saturday, April 21, 2018 at the Susquehanna Health Skilled Nursing and Rehab Center at the Muncy Valley Hospital.

Born August 5, 1932 in Franklin Twp., Lycoming county, she was a daughter of the late Peter and Bessie (Brown) Temple.  On November 7, 1953, she married Kenneth...

Apr 14, 2018

It is with great sadness that the family of Howard F. Roessler announces his passing, on Saturday April 14, 2018 at the age of 83. Howard will be lovingly remembered by his wife, Karen V. Roessler, and his children, Mary Lou Peters, Jane (Bill) Allen, and Frank (Nicci Faires) Roessler. Howard is also survived by his four grandchildren; Courtney,...

Apr 13, 2018

Kyle Timothy “KJ” Johnson, 30, of Muncy, died unexpectedly Friday, April 13, 2018 at his home.

Born June 7, 1987 in Williamsport, he was a son of Shawn and Wendy (Watts) Johnson, of Muncy.

Kyle was a 2005 graduate of Muncy High School, where he excelled in wrestling. He was the first wrestler in Muncy...

Apr 12, 2018

Juanita Helen Trocine, 95, of Muncy, died Thursday, April 12, 2018, at Muncy Valley Hospital Skilled Nursing Unit.

Born September 1, 1922 in Middletown, OH, she was a daughter of the late Fred Charles and Nanny Matilda (Mallory) Presley.  On July 17 , 1956, she married Anthony Trocine, and together they celebrated 52 years of marriage before...

Apr 10, 2018

Melanie Marie Powers, 32, of Pennsdale, died Tuesday, April 10, 2018 as a result of injuries sustained in a vehicle accident.

Born October 18, 1985 in Williamsport, she was the daughter of Gary “Denny” and Dody (Worthington) Adams. On October 24, 2009 she married Derek Powers, who survives. Together they celebrated 8 wonderful years of marriage.

Apr 10, 2018

Yvonne Marie O’Neill, 78, of Lewisburg, passed away Tuesday, April 10, 2018 at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville.

She was born July 21, 1939 in Lewisburg, a daughter of the late Millard and Evelyn (Hummel) Fetzer.  On July 7, 1996, she married Kenneth O’Neill, who survives.  Together they celebrated 21 years of marriage.

Yvonne was a...

Apr 10, 2018

George Richard “Dick” Dietz, 86, of 409 Broadway St., Muncy, entered into eternal peace Tuesday, April 10, 2018 at the Gatehouse, Williamsport.

Born May 25, 1931 in Bloomsburg, he was the son of the late Richard Raymond and Esther (Loreman) Dietz. On January 2, 1990 he married the former Marlene Herrick, who survives. Together they celebrated 28...

Apr 3, 2018

David P. Phillips, 70, formerly of Hughesville, most recently of Allenwood, died Tuesday, April 3, 2018 at Watsontown Health and Rehab Center.

He was born on November 7, 1947 in Lycoming County, to the late Benjamin C. and Dorothy E. (Boatman) Phillips.  On August 15, 1987 he married the former JoAnn Keefer who preceded him in death...

Mar 31, 2018

Ashton D. Wasie, 17, of Williamsport, Pa died unexpectedly Saturday, March 31, 2018 at his home.

He was born January 4, 2001 in Danville, Pa a son of Isaac Wasie, of Coal Township, Pa and Nicole (Thomas) Bickel, of Williamsport, Pa.

Ashton attended Williamsport High School with the class of 2019. He was enrolled in...

Mar 31, 2018

Charles R. "Bob" Keiffer, 73, of Watsontown, passed away Saturday, March 31, 2018 at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville.

He was born July 21, 1944 in Danville, the son of the late Charles and Dorothy (Yocum) Keiffer.  On December 8, 1962 he married the former Brenda Reitz, who survives. Together they celebrated 55 years of marriage.

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Mar 26, 2018

John W. Shannon, 79, most recently of Camp Hill, passed away Monday, March 26, 2018 at Penn State Hershey Medical Center.

John was born August 24, 1938 in Union County, a son to the late Charles Sr. and Jeannette (Thompson) Shannon.

John graduated from Cornwall High School, Lebanon and earned a degree in Electrical Engineering...

Mar 25, 2018

Vincent C. “Vinny” Klusmeyer, 87, of 757 Gardner Rd., Unityville, died Sunday, March 25, 2018 at his home.

Born March 18, 1931 in Baldwin, Long Island, NY, he was a son of the late William and Gloria (Russo) Klusmeyer. He and his wife the former Evelyn C. Lynes were married 62 years before her death on May...

Mar 24, 2018

Charlotte J. Smith, 73, of Montgomery, passed away Saturday, March 24, 2018 at UPMC Susquehanna, Williamsport.

She was born June 30, 1944 in Williamsport, a daughter of the late Elmer and Doris (Boatman) Myers. Charlotte married Donald Smith and they celebrated 10 years of marriage before his death in 2000.

Charlotte enjoyed word searches, riding...

Mar 23, 2018

Russel L. Mingle, 76, of 130 Mingle Rd., Turbotville, died Friday, March 23, 2018 at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville.

Born July 17, 1941 in Turbotville, he was a son of the late Edward C. and Helen R. (Cohick) Mingle. On July 14, 1961 he married the former Kathryn I. Miller, who survives. Together they celebrated 56 years...

Mar 23, 2018

Carl C. “Pete” Smith, 83, of Hughesville, died Friday, March 23, 2018 at his home.

Born February 24, 1935 in Muncy, he was a son of the late Roy Levine Smith and Martha Viola (Bird) Smith, of Muncy.  On June 21, 1953 he married the former Beverly Miller, who survives.

Pete attended Hughesville schools and...

Mar 21, 2018

Alice M. Snyder, 86, of Milton, passed away Wednesday, March 21, 2018 at Evangelical Community Hospital, Lewisburg.

She was born October 18, 1931 in Freeport, Long Island, NY, a daughter of the late Paul and Caroline (VanNostrand) Satteson.  On July 25, 1949 she married Elwood W. Snyder, who survives.  Together they celebrated 68 years of marriage.

Mar 18, 2018

Harry W. Burrows, 91, of Allenwood, passed away Sunday, March 18, 2018 at the Gatehouse, Williamsport.

He was born June 1, 1926 in Watsontown, a son of the late Harry and Winifred (Bobb) Burrows.  On June 28, 1952 he married the former Gloria Dantonio, who survives. Together they celebrated 65 years of marriage.

Harry served...

Mar 14, 2018

Nancy L. Flick, 70, of 69 Peterman Lane, Hughesville, died Wednesday, March 14, 2018 at her home surrounded by her family.

Born March 24, 1947 in Muncy, she was a daughter of the late Nicholas Miller and  Dorothy Mae (Foulkrod) Nuss.

Nancy was a 1966 graduate of Muncy High School. She worked as a certified...

Mar 12, 2018

Edward R. Root, 74, of Hughesville, lost his courageous battle with cancer on Monday, March 12, 2018, surrounded by his family.

Born July 5, 1943, in Williamsport, he was a son of the late John and Mary (Wagner) Root.  On August 24, 1963, he married the former Mary D. Tawney, who survives.

Edward graduated from...