OBITUARIES

Mar 4, 2017

Aaron D. Boone, 28, of Lewisburg, passed away unexpectedly Saturday, March 4, 2017. He was born December 29, 1988 in the Bronx, New York, a son of the late Shawlenea M. (Fondeur) Boone and Herbert Boone, who survives. His most precious gift was that of his daughter, Shawlenea Aaryn Boone, whom he cherished spending time with and was referred...

Mar 4, 2017

Richard G. Facer, 57, of Winfield, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, March 4, 2017.

Rick is survived by his wife of 32 years, Karen L Facer; children, Cara Facer Powers (Brian Powers) and Meghan Facer (Brad Crebs); brother, John Facer, his wife, Diane Facer, and their children, Jared, Alicia, and  Justine; in-laws, Arthur and Vernetta Wagner, Charlyn...

Mar 3, 2017

Melvin L. Raup, 96, of Montandon, passed away Friday, March 3, 2017 at his home.

He was born March 16, 1920 in Montandon, a son of the late Harvey and Edna (Beaver) Raup.  Melvin married the former Vivian M. Newman on May 29, 1947 and together they celebrated 64 years of marriage before her death on December...

Feb 28, 2017

Ruth McDonough,  of Kinston, NY, passed away Tuesday, February 28, 2017 at her residence.

Born in Montgomery, she was the daughter of the late Paul and Gladys (Wells) Hitesman and had resided in Ulster County New York for many years. She was predeceased by her husband, Thomas B. McDonough, March 18, 1991.

Ruth worked at...

Feb 26, 2017

Ruth F. Haines, 81, of Selinsgrove, went to her heavenly home in the arms of her lord and savior Jesus Sunday, February 26, 2017 at the Sunbury Community Hospital.

She was born July 20, 1935 in Bloomsburg, a daughter of the late Franklin and Viola (Dewald) Klinger. On June 12, 1953, she married Carl Haines and together...

Feb 26, 2017

Beulah M. Burns, 91, of Milton, passed away on Sunday, February 26, 2017, at Nottingham Village, Northumberland.

She was born October 25, 1925, in Greenville, North Carolina, a daughter of the late Willie Johnson and Lela Belle (Moore) Tyer.  She married Donald D. Burns on November 29, 1945 and together they celebrated 42 years of marriage until...

Feb 26, 2017

God has called one of his angels back to heaven. Sharon Miller Hoffmann, 75, of Williamsport, died Sunday, February 26, 2017 at UPMC Susquehanna Hospital, Williamsport.

Sharon lived life with great passion, a sense of wonder and excitement. Her smile would light up your day and her unending optimism was irresistible. The loss of Sharon’s “being there”...

Feb 24, 2017

Gaynel (Seaman) Ruhl, 89, of 70 Beverly Drive, Lewisburg, passed away on Friday, February 24, 2017, at her home.

She was born March 5, 1927, in Scottdale, PA, the eldest daughter of the late Ray and Mildred (Rodgers) Seaman.  She married Harold “Bud” Ruhl on June 23, 1952 and together they celebrated 51 years of marriage until...

Feb 24, 2017

George A. Temple, 77, of Montgomery, died Friday, February 24, 2017 at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville.

Born December 20, 1939 in Bloomsburg, he was a son of the late Arthur Cleveland and Luella Bell (Baker) Temple. On July 12, 1970, he married the former Anna Shiffer, who survives.  Together they celebrated 47 years of marriage.

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Feb 23, 2017

A graveside service for Ray McCarty, who passed away on February 23, 2017 in Richmond, VA, will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, March 18 in the Muncy Cemetery.

Feb 23, 2017

Eric M. Long, 52, of Muncy, died Thursday, February 23, 2017 at Manor Care North, Williamsport.

Born October 26, 1964 in Muncy, he was a son of the late Charles V. Jr. and Shirley Joanne (Taylor) Long.

Eric was a 1982 graduate of Muncy High School and later received his bachelor’s degree from Shippensburg University...

Feb 23, 2017

Terry L.  “Ted” Sipe, 71, of 22 Heatherbrooke Estates, Muncy, died Thursday, February 23, 2017 at the Muncy Valley Hospital.

Born December 27, 1945 in York, he was a son of the late Arthur and Mary (Ruby) Sipe. On September 3, 1988 he married the former Linda Lyon, who died August 5, 2014. Together they celebrated 25...

Feb 15, 2017

Joseph A. “Joe” Harding, 53, of 210 Katie Lane, Montoursville, died Wednesday, February 15, 2017 at his home.

Born June 17, 1963 in Brockton, Mass., he was a son of Anthony W. and Carol Marie (Howe) Harding, of Montoursville.

Joe was a 1982 graduate of Neshaminy Maple Point High School and a graduate of technical...

Feb 14, 2017

Robert Harvey Kemrer, 78, of Watsontown, passed away Tuesday, February 14, 2017 at the Muncy Valley Hospital Skilled Nursing Unit.

He was born August 14, 1938 in Milton, a son of the late Harvey and Pearl (Lynn) Kemrer. On February 8, 1962, he married the former Mary Wertman, who survives. Together they celebrated 55 years of marriage....

Feb 14, 2017

Reuben S. “Scott” Brouse, 74, of Lewisburg, passed away Tuesday, February 14, 2017 at Watsontown Health and Rehabilitation Center.

He was born July 14, 1942 in Lewisburg, a son of the late Reuben Jr. and Mary Catherine (Crabbe) Brouse. On May 8, 1993, he married the former Carla Rebuck, who survives. Together they celebrated 23 years of...

Feb 13, 2017

Mrs. Kathryn Weller, 94, of 15 Ridgecrest Circle, Lewisburg, passed away on Monday, February 13, 2017.

Katie was born on March 8, 1922 in Bloomsburg, the daughter of the late William Edward Deiterick and Martha (Yost) Deiterick.

She graduated from Bloomsburg High School in 1940 and attended Bloomsburg University.  She then worked for the Reconstruction...

Feb 11, 2017

Judy Ann Fisher, 71, of Montgomery, passed away Saturday, February 11, 2017 at the Gatehouse, Williamsport.

She was born October 27, 1945 in Lewisburg, a daughter of the late James E. and Esther Mae (Wertz) Troxell.  She was married for many years to the late Gary E. Fisher.

Judy was a graduate of Montgomery High...

Feb 7, 2017

Alberta D. Pysher, 93, a longtime resident of Montgomery, passed away on Tuesday, February 7, 2017 at Rose View Center, Williamsport.

She was born on April 14, 1923, a daughter of the late Jesse and Bessie (Canada) Dewalt.  Alberta and her husband, Myers C. Pysher, were married in March of 1948 and celebrated 37 years of marriage...

Feb 5, 2017

Richard A. “Dick” Struble, 85, of 130 Magnolia Dr., Lewisburg, formerly of Lake Hopatcong, NJ passed away Sunday, February 5, 2017.

He was born August 20, 1931 in Parsippany, NJ. On July 1, 1956 he married, the former Helen Hofheinz, who survives. Together they celebrated 60 years of marriage.

Dick was a graduate of Boonton...

Feb 5, 2017

Edward J. “Ed” Mastascusa, 78, of Lewisburg, passed away Sunday, February 5, 2017 at his home surrounded by his family.

He was born June 27, 1938 in Pittsburgh, PA, a son of the late Nicola Stephen and Thelma Winifred (Lutz) Mastascusa. On September 3, 1960, he married the former Mary Miller, who survives. Together they celebrated 56...