OBITUARIES

Oct 30, 2017

Freeman C. Snyder Sr., 69, of Lewisburg, moved to his next destination on Monday, October 30, 2017 at Evangelical Community Hospital, Lewisburg.

He was born April 8, 1948 in Lewisburg, a son of the late Joseph Edward Hopp and Christian (Kline) Snyder. On June 9, 1968, he married the former Paula Dale, who survives.

Freeman...

Oct 30, 2017

Beatrice I. Dewalt, 86, a longtime resident of Milton, passed away on Monday, October 30, 2017, at Milton Health and Rehabilitation Center.

She was born November 24, 1930, in Williamsport, a daughter of the late Alan Leroy and Jennie Mae (Phillips) McCollin.  She married Elmer Dewalt on May 20, 1950 and together they celebrated 51 years of...

Oct 27, 2017

Jasmine Mae (Garman) Hopp, 35, of Lewisburg, passed away peacefully surrounded by family, on Friday, October 27, 2017.

Jasmine was born June 1, 1982 in Lewisburg, a daughter of Debora (Egan) Thomas and Mike Thomas, of Lewisburg and Gregory Garman and Linda Starks, of Northumberland.

She attended Lewisburg High School.

With a passion...

Oct 27, 2017

Paul Gerard Edwards, 86, formerly of Riverhead, NY and most recently of Muncy, died Friday, October 27, 2017 at his home.

Born February 28, 1931, in Riverhead, NY he was a son of the late Madison V. and Marjorie J. (Gerard) Edwards.  On March 3, 1952 he married the former Carolyn Krajewski, who survives.  Together they celebrated...

Oct 25, 2017

William G. “Bill” Holzberger, 85, of Lewisburg, passed away Wednesday, October 25, 2017 at the Evangelical Community Hospital, Lewisburg.

He was born January 6, 1932 in Chicago, IL, the son of the late William A. and Frances (Ward) Holzberger. On April 24, 1965, he married the former Annegret Meseke, of Bremen, Germany, who survives. Together they celebrated...

Oct 23, 2017

Joseph P. Fell, 86, of Lewisburg, died at home in the care of his family on Monday after a short struggle with cancer. He is survived by his wife, Judith M. Sigler Fell, of Lewisburg, and her son, Thomas Sigler, of Brisbane, Australia; by his children with the late Cynthia R. Fell: John, of Brooklyn, NY, his wife Carissa...

Oct 22, 2017

Ivania Y. Navarro, 30, daughter, sister, and loving aunt, of 212 Fairview Dr., Lewisburg, was called to be with the Lord in heaven Sunday, October 22, 2017, at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, Philadelphia.

Born on February 20, 1987, in Ponce, Puerto Rico, Ivania loved being an aunt to her many nieces and nephews. Adored by anyone she...

Oct 20, 2017

Harold V. “Bud” Beach, 58, of Picture Rocks, died suddenly on Friday, October 20, 2017.

Born February 12, 1959 in Clearfield, he was a son of the late Margaret (Shaw) Beach and Harold W. Beach, who survives.  On September 1, 1979 he married the former Kristi Long, who survives. Together they celebrated 38 years of marriage.

Oct 17, 2017

M. Jean GaNung, 91, formerly of Muncy, went to her heavenly home Tuesday, October 17, 2017.

She was born July 13, 1926, in Olean, NY, the fourth child of Erve J. and Mildred M. (Nix) Osborne. After graduating from Olean High School, Jean enrolled as a nurse cadet in Washington D.C. It was there that she met...

Oct 16, 2017

Marlin L. Hartman, 95, of Lewisburg, entered into rest, October 16, 2017 at the Evangelical Community Hospital, Lewisburg.

Mr. Hartman was born September 2, 1922 in Kelly Crossroads, Union County the eldest son of the late Melvin C. and Lanna (Fritz) Hartman.  October 1950, he married the former Edna Mae Engleman and together they celebrated 44 years...

Oct 16, 2017

June K. Seaman, 85, of 4008 Westbranch Highway, Lewisburg, passed away on Monday, October 16, 2017, at her home, surrounded by her family, after a brief but brave battle with lung cancer.

She was born on May 14, 1932, in Buffalo Crossroads, Pennsylvania, the daughter of the late Earl and Carrie (Malady) Kline.

She attended...

Oct 15, 2017

Beverly Jane Swarthout, 88, formerly of Montgomery, died Sunday, October 15, 2017 at her daughter’s home in Elizabethtown.

Born September 3, 1929 in Rauchtown, she was a daughter of the late Earl L. and Stella (Osborne) Fenstermaker. She and her husband, William R. Swarthout, celebrated 43 years of marriage before his death Nov. 18, 1992.

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Oct 13, 2017

Beverly W. Stroup, 96, of Montoursville, died Friday, October 13, 2017 at Valley View Nursing Home, Montoursville.

Born September 28, 1921 in Williamsport, she was the daughter of the late William Charles and Lois (Wright) Reeder. On April 4, 1942 she married Willard M. Stroup, who preceded her in death Dec. 25, 1989.

Beverly attended...

Oct 13, 2017

Joseph Murphy, 90, of 366 Sandel Rd., Winfield, passed away Friday, October 13, 2017 at Evangelical Community Hospital, Lewisburg.

He was born January 20, 1927 in Lewisburg, a son of the late Joseph L. Sr. and Agnes (Aurand) Murphy. On August 7, 1948, he married the former Betty Jane Kerstetter and together they celebrated 24 years of...

Oct 12, 2017

Gerald K. Folk, 70, of Watsontown, passed away peacefully Thursday, October 12, 2017 at UPMC Susquehanna, Williamsport, with his family by his side.

He was born February 7, 1947 in Goosetown, Delaware Twp., a son of the late Ralph and Frances (Folk) Koser. On October 28, 1973, he married the former Sherry Jones, who survives. Together they...

Oct 7, 2017

Eugene “Abe” Golla, 93, of Berwick, passed away Saturday, October 7, 2017 at his home.

He was born March 26, 1924 in Nuremburg, a son of the late Amos and Pearl (Slusser) Golla. On March 7, 1953 he married the former Frances Mae Lamoreaux, who survives. Together they celebrated 64 years of marriage.

A Corporal...

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...