OBITUARIES

Marion R. Schodt

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.

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Peter D. Culbertson

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.

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Charles E. Simmons

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...

John E. Kelley Jr.

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....

Barry D. Wiles

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. ...

Lonnie H. Heddings

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,...

Warren W. Clark Sr.

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...

Jeremy D. Matthews

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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Carol A. Metzger

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.

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Caroline B. Kovach

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.

Pauline M. (Moss) Covert

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.

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Walter L. Prince

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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Domenica Mae Sanguedolce

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...

Anthony Fornataro

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...

Roberta Ann Hessert

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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Beverly A. Wetzel

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...

Garvis S. Kron

Aug 21, 2017

Garvis S. Kron, 82, of Lewisburg, passed away Monday, August 21, 2017 at Buffalo Valley Lutheran Village, Lewisburg.

He was born November 2, 1934 in Brooklyn, NY, a son of the late Sievert and Wilhelmina Kron. On July 12, 1963, he married the former Peggy Wehr, who survives. Together they celebrated 54 years of marriage.

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Esther Trowbridge

Aug 17, 2017

Esther P. Trowbridge, formerly Esther Capwell, a longtime resident of the

Towanda area, passed to her final comfort on Thursday, August 17, 2017 at the age of 101.

She was a lifetime member of the First United Methodist Church, Towanda serving as the church secretary for many years.  Esther worked at several establishments over the...

Velma N. Lloyd

Aug 16, 2017

Velma N. Lloyd, 89, of Lewisburg, passed away Wednesday, August 16, 2017 at the Buffalo Valley Lutheran Village, Lewisburg.

Born May 10, 1928 in Mifflinburg, Velma was one of eight children of Ben and Arvilla Aikey . She was the oldest daughter.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by one brother, Merrill Aikey...

Joan Bush

Aug 14, 2017

Joan Bush, 79, of Lewisburg, PA passed away Monday, August 14, 2017 at her home after a long battle with breast cancer.

She was born November 11, 1937 in West Newton, PA a daughter of the late Walter and Ruth (Nichols) Lash.  She was the fifth of six children and was raised on a 100 acre dairy...