OBITUARIES

Oct 4, 2017

Oliver S. Avery, 80, of 201 S. Washington St., Muncy, husband, father, grandfather and friend finished his course according to II Timothy 4:7 on October 4, 2017.

Born September 27, 1937 in Millville, he was a son of the late Effie Poust Reese. On September 17, 1960, he married the former Nancy E. Frey, who survives. Together...

Oct 1, 2017

Nancy G. Murren, 85, formerly of Berwick, died Sunday, October 1, 2017 at Valley View Rehab and Nursing Center, Montoursville.

Born December 2, 1931 in Philadelphia, she was a daughter of the late Edward and Mary (McKenna) Steiger.  She and her husband, Walter H. Murren, celebrated 39 years of marriage before his death in 1991.

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Sep 28, 2017

Edward P. Buongiovanni, 43, of Jersey Shore, died Thursday, September 28, 2017 at his home.

Born August 17, 1974 in Toms River, NJ, he was a son of Rosa Maria (Mocci) Buongiovanni, of Medford, NJ and the late Edward Buongiovanni.

Edward was a graduate of Pemberton Township High School, NJ.

He attended St....

Sep 23, 2017

Timothy J. “Slip” Moser, 64, of Winfield, passed away Saturday, September 23, 2017, at Watsontown Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.

He was born February 12, 1953, in Lewisburg, a son of the late Jack and Faylene (Stuck) Moser.  On November 20, 1986, he married Mary Newton, who survives. Together they celebrated 30 years of marriage.

Tim...

Sep 23, 2017

Marion R. Schodt, 89, a longtime resident of Muncy, died Saturday, September 23, 2017, at Rose View Center, Williamsport.

Born September 26, 1927, in South Gibson, she was the daughter of the late Cecil and Ruth (Owens) Resseguie.  On January 30, 1948, she married Paul Kenneth Schodt who preceded her in death on February 18, 2015.

Sep 22, 2017

Peter D. Culbertson, 85, of Lewisburg, passed away Friday, September 22, 2017 at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville, PA.

He was born May 8, 1932 in Cheltenham, PA, son of the late Elliot and Ruth (Woolens) Culbertson. On September 28, 1973, he married Mary Ellen McCuen Stieler, who survives him. Together they celebrated 43 years of marriage.

Sep 22, 2017

Charles E. Simmons, 85, of Milton, passed away Friday, September 22, 2017 at Watsontown Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.

He was born May 17, 1932 in Watsontown a son of the late Rev. Norman J. and Marguerite (Watson) Simmons.

He worked as a Bio Medical Engineer at Evangelical Hospital, Lewisburg, where he was responsible for maintenance...

Sep 17, 2017

John E. Kelley, Jr., 60, of Bellefonte, died Sunday, September 17, 2017.

Born September 3, 1957, he was a son of the late John E. Sr. and Ruth E. Kelley.

Surviving are two sisters and a brother-in-law, Kathleen and Howard Allen and Elizabeth Guisewhite, all of Montgomery; and five nieces and nephews, Danny Bennett, Jr....

Sep 17, 2017

Barry D. Wiles, 51, of Watsontown, passed away Sunday, September 17, 2017 at his home.

He was born April 23, 1966 in Sunbury, a son of Paul and Nancy (Shemory) Wiles, of Watsontown.

Barry was a 1984 graduate of Warrior Run High School.  Following high school, he served honorably in the United States Air Force. ...

Sep 14, 2017

Lonnie H. Heddings, 56, of Milton, died on September 14, 2017 at Milton Health and Rehabilitation Center.

Born in Lewisburg on October 19, 1960, he was the son of the late Herman and Shirley (Buck) Heddings.

Most recently, Lonnie worked for Strong Industries Pool and Spas, Northumberland.

Lonnie is survived by one son,...

Sep 11, 2017

Warren W. Clark Sr., 76, of 39 Gail Lane, Hughesville, died Monday, September 11, 2017 at Darway Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center, Forksville.

Born June 17, 1941 in Limestone Twp., Lycoming County,  he was a son of the late Harry and Cleda (Confer) Clark. On July 2, 2011 he married the former Christine Yoh, who survives. Together they...

Sep 10, 2017

Jeremy D. Matthews, 34, of Middleburg, passed away unexpectedly on September 10, 2017.

Born in Lewisburg on November 18, 1982, he was the son of Suzette L. (Trissler) Matthews, of Middleburg and the late Dean D. “Bud” Matthews.

Jeremy graduated from the welding program at SUN Area Technical Institute, New Berlin in 2001.

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Sep 8, 2017

Carol A. Metzger, 75, of Lewisburg, enjoyed life to the very fullest until her passing Friday, September 8, 2017.

She was born November 11, 1941 in Williamsport, the daughter of the late John W. and Catherine L. (Mitsdarfer) Sinclair. She was the wife and partner of William J. Metzger, Sr. for over 53 years.

Carol...

Sep 6, 2017

Caroline B. Kovach, 84, of Montgomery, died Wednesday, September 6, 2017 at her home.

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

Sep 4, 2017

Pauline M. (Moss) Covert, 83, of Muncy, died Monday, September 4, 2017 at the Gatehouse, Williamsport.

Born May 24, 1934 in Benton Township, Columbia County, she was a daughter of the late Maynard C. and Retah M. (Brink) Moss. She and her husband, George Covert celebrated 20 years of marriage before his death Jun. 11, 2007.

Aug 31, 2017

Walter L. Prince, 78, of Montgomery, died Thursday, August 31, 2017 at AristaCare at Loyalsock, Montoursville.

Born August 1, 1939 in Queens, NY, he was a son of the late Frederick and Margaret (Trickle) Prince. He and his wife, the former Constance Jane, were married July 16, 1969. Together they celebrated 48 years of marriage.

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Aug 29, 2017

Domenica “Mae” Sanguedolce, 92, of Muncy, died Tuesday, August 29, 2017 at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville.

Born October 12, 1924 in Manhattan, NY, she was the daughter of the late Carmelo and Madelena (Torrogrosso) Ristuccia. She and her husband, Sebastian “Ben” Sanguedolce, celebrated 63 years of marriage before his death Jan. 5, 2007.

Mae worked...

Aug 29, 2017

Anthony Fornataro, 66, of Lewisburg, died Tuesday, August 29 at home after a long illness. He was born on March 18, 1951 in Hazleton, a son of Daniel and Lucy (Feeney) Fornataro, who survive him.

He leaves behind his wife Kathleen (Feist) with whom he shared fifty years of love, including forty-four years of marriage and the...

Aug 28, 2017

Roberta Ann Hessert, 83, formerly of Muncy, died Monday, August 28, 2017 at the Masonic Village at Elizabethtown.

Born September 24, 1933 in Wilkes-Barre, she was a daughter of the late Peter and Ann (Marfisi) Fediow. She and her husband, George L. Hessert, Jr., celebrated 59 years of marriage before his death December 20, 2012.

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Aug 22, 2017

Beverly A. Wetzel, 86, of Lewisburg, passed away peacefully Tuesday, August 22, 2017 at her home surrounded by her family.

She was born July 1, 1931 in Lewisburg, a daughter of the late Fred and Clara (Harmon) Beaver.  On November 10, 1951, she married Gordon T. Wetzel and they celebrated 46 years of marriage before his death...