OBITUARIES

Wilma M. Miller

Jun 17, 2017

Wilma M. Miller, 80, of New Columbia, passed away Saturday, June 17, 2017 surrounded by her family.

She was born October 6, 1936 in Lewisburg, a daughter of the late William and Ernstine (Lower) Stahley.  She married Larry A. Miller on June 24, 1956 and together they celebrated 60 years of marriage.

Wilma was a...

Anna Marie Arbogast

Jun 17, 2017

Anna Marie Arbogast, 78, formerly of Lewisburg and most recently of Boalsburg, passed away on June 17, 2017, at the Mount Nittany Medical Center, State College.

She was born April 24, 1939 in Laurelton, the daughter of the late George Henry Sr. and Catherine (Garlinger) Miller. On March 27, 1963, she married Conrad P. “Bud” Arbogast and...

Richard J. "Dick" Sterry

Jun 11, 2017

Richard J. “Dick” Sterry, 89, of Lewisburg, passed away Sunday, June 11, 2017 at his home.

He was born April 25, 1928 in Warren, a son of the late Russell D. and Velma L. (Morse) Sterry. On January 20, 1952, he married the former Lois E. Pauling, who survives. Together they celebrated 65 years of marriage.

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Vincenzo "Vince" Maiorana

Jun 9, 2017

Vincenzo “Vince” Maiorana, 35, of Muncy, passed away unexpectedly Friday, June 9, 2017 in West Palm Beach, FL.

Born August 26, 1981 in Carini (PA), Sicily, he was a son of Maria (Sgroi) Maiorana, of Montoursville and the late Salvatore “Sal” Maiorana.

Vince was a 2000 graduate of Muncy High School. He joined the family...

Fern A. Thomas

Jun 6, 2017

Fern A. Thomas, 95, formerly of Muncy, died Tuesday, June 6, 2017 in Corvallis, OR.

A graveside service will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday in the Muncy Cemetery.

Donald F. "Don" Hassenplug

Jun 5, 2017

Donald F. “Don” Hassenplug, 69, of Lewisburg, passed away Monday, June 5, 2017 at Evangelical Community Hospital, Lewisburg.

He was born May 30, 1948 in Lewisburg, a son of the late Charles and Mary (Carlson) Hassenplug. On March 31, 1973, he married the former Sue Ellen Sanders, who survives. Together they celebrated 44 years of marriage.

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Terri Lynn Mcmullen

Jun 4, 2017

Terri Lynn McMullen, most recently known as Kandice Sloan, 52, of Williamsport, died Sunday, June 4, 2017 at her home.

Born July 14, 1964 in Homestead, she was a daughter of Jacquelyn (Wiser) Agnone, who survives and the late Daniel Joseph McMullen.

Terri was a 1982 graduate of Montgomery High School. She previously worked as...

William J. "Bill" Fogelman

May 30, 2017

William J. "Bill" Fogelman, Sr., 76, of Muncy, died Tuesday, May 30, 2017 at Evangelical Community Hospital, Lewisburg.

Born January 11, 1941 in Muncy, he was a son of the late Paul E. and Florence L. (Ranck) Fogelman. He and his wife, the former Shirley E. Cotner, celebrated 54 years of marriage before her passing two weeks...

James V. "Jim" Smith

May 25, 2017

James V. "Jim" Smith, 81, of Watsontown, passed away Thursday, May 25, 2017 at Evangelical Community Hospital, Lewisburg.

He was born February 24, 1936 in Mahoning Twp., Montour County, a son of the late Walter and Anna (Wertman) Smith. On September 9, 1960, he married the former Patsy J. Baker, who survives. Together they celebrated 56 years...

Edith Ann Phillips

May 22, 2017

Edith Ann Phillips, 76, of Milton, passed away Monday, May 22, 2017 at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville.

She was born January 7, 1941 in Sunbury, a daughter of the late William T. and Louella S. (Martz) Hassinger. On April 30, 1979, she married Donald L. Phillips Sr., who survives. Together they celebrated 38 years of marriage.

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Randy A. Wagner

May 19, 2017

Randy A. Wagner, 54, of Lewisburg, passed away Friday, May 19, 2017 at his home.

He was born September 9, 1962 in Lewisburg, a son of Mary A. (Keister) Wagner, of Lewisburg, and the late Robert S. Wagner.

Randy was a graduate of Danville High School. He previously worked for Chef Boyardee, now Con Agra,...

Bernice I. Kern

May 19, 2017

Bernice I. Kern, 94, a longtime resident of Muncy, died Friday, May 19, 2017 after a brief illness.

Born February 19, 1923, in Muncy, she was a daughter of the late Dewey and Elma (Lowe) Ritter.  Bernice and her husband, Robert R. “Chip” Kern, were married 59 years before his death on July 23, 2005.

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Shirley E. Fogelman

May 17, 2017

Shirley E. Fogelman, 74, of Muncy, died Wednesday, May 17, 2017 at Rose View Center, Williamsport.

Born March 17, 1943 in Montgomery, she was a daughter of the late Orville P. and Mary Ellen (Kirkner) Cotner.  On September 28, 1962, she married William J. Fogelman Sr., who survives. Together they celebrated 54 years of marriage.

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Donald L. Murray

May 16, 2017

Donald L. Murray, 93, of Lewisburg, passed away Tuesday, May 16, 2017 at Buffalo Valley Personal Care, Lewisburg.

He was born October 4, 1923 in Lewisburg, a son of the late Ralph A. and Miriam E. (Wagner) Murray. On October 8, 1945, he married the former Mary Lee Ervine and they celebrated 68 years of marriage before...

Wayne L. Wertz, Sr.

May 3, 2017

Wayne L. Wertz Sr., 75, of Muncy, passed away on May 3, 2017, at UPMC Susquehanna, Williamsport.

Born May 9, 1941 in Montgomery, he was a son of the late Herman and Dorothy (Neufer) Wertz.  On June 20, 1959 he married the former Kay Arlene Balliet who predeceased him on November 5, 2001.  Together they celebrated 42...

Paul E. Guisewhite

May 1, 2017

Paul E. Guisewhite, 83, a longtime resident of Muncy, died Monday, May 1, 2017 at AristaCare of Loyalsock.

Born February 26, 1934, in Muncy, he was a son of the late Curtis E. and Annie H. (Murray) Guisewhite.  On May 27, 1961 he married the former Agatha J. Schulte, who survives.  Together they celebrated 55 years of...

Harold L. "Mick" Hill, Sr.

Apr 29, 2017

Harold L. “Mick” Hill, Sr., 91, of Muncy, passed away peacefully at home on April 29, 2017, with family members by his side.

Born March 11, 1926 on Green Street in Muncy, Harold was the son of the late Reno and Marguerite (Phillips) Hill.  Harold was preceded in death by his wife of 42 years, Bettie J....

Althea R. Wilson

Apr 29, 2017

Althea R. Wilson, 91, of Muncy, died Saturday, April 29, 2017 at Rose View Center, Williamsport.

Born May 18, 1925 in Jerseytown, she was a daughter of the late Harry T. and Tranie M. (Fry) Sones.  On November 4, 1955, she married Donald F. "Don" Wilson, who survives.  Together they celebrated 61 years of marriage.

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Dr. Jonathan L. Grindlinger

Apr 28, 2017

Dr. Jonathan L. Grindlinger, 59, of Lewisburg, passed away suddenly Friday, April 28, 2017 at his home.

He was born October 20, 1957 in Hanover, a son of the late Shirley Koitz-Rich, and Bernard Grindlinger, of Tucson, AZ. On September 3, 2000 he married the former Randy J. Maslow, who survives. Together they celebrated 16 years of...

Alvena R. Trutt

Apr 25, 2017

Alvena R. Trutt, 90, a longtime resident of Watsontown, passed away on Tuesday, April 25, 2017, at Watsontown Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.

She was born on September 13, 1926, in Watsontown, a daughter of the late Harry and Gertrude Kramer.  She married Harold A. Trutt on July 4, 1952, and together they celebrated 49 years of marriage...