OBITUARIES

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...

Feb 4, 2017

Kurt Schawaller, 84, of Muncy, died Saturday, February 4, 2017 at the Williamsport Regional Medical Center.

Born October 30, 1932 in Dusseldorf, Germany, he was the son of the late August and Maria Schawaller. On May 18, 1996, he married the former Ingeborg Pabst Bird, who survives.  Together, they celebrated 20 years of marriage.

Kurt...

Feb 3, 2017

Rodney B. Zimmerman, 64, of 179 N. Third St., Hughesville, died Friday, February 3, 2017 at the Crossroads Hospice, East Norrriton.

Born September 21, 1952 in Williamsport, he was a son of the late William Ned and Audrey Irene (Walters) Zimmerman.

Rodney was of Lutheran faith.

He enjoyed building model cars and was...

Jan 27, 2017

Mildred A. “Millie” Voneida, 96, a longtime resident of Lewisburg, passed into a better life Friday, January 27, 2017 at Nottingham Village, Northumberland, with her loving niece and the caring staff by her side.

She was born May 3, 1920 in Lewisburg, a daughter of the late Harry E. and Della P. (Wolfe) Voneida.

Millie...

Jan 26, 2017

Sharon K. Bennett, 76, a longtime resident of Dewart, passed away Thursday, January 26, 2017 at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville.

She was born February 12, 1940 in Williamsport, a daughter of the late Melvin L. and Hazel E. (Newcomer) Young.  She married Ronald L. Bennett on May 28, 1983. Together they celebrated 28 years of marriage before...

Jan 24, 2017

Charles R. "Charlie" Tyson, 71, of Danville, passed away Tuesday, January 24, 2017 at his home.

He was born June 5, 1945 in Greenville, NC, a son of the late Robert Lee and Gladys (Wainwright) Tyson.

Charlie grew up farming in the south. He became a self taught business man, mechanic and auto body specialist....

Jan 22, 2017

Cathy Marie Reitenbach, 62, of Milton, died Sunday, January 22, 2017 at her home surrounded by loved ones.

Born October 19, 1954 in Sunbury, she was a daughter of the late Walter J. “Mike” and Helen M. “Jean” (Chamberlin) Egan.

She was a 1972 graduate of Shikellamy High School.

Cathy was well known...

Jan 20, 2017

Robert R. “Bob” Banzhof, 78, of 599 Fogelman Rd., Muncy, died Friday, January 20, 2017 at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville.

Born August 9, 1938 in Muncy, he was raised by his mother, Romaine P. (Reese) Houseknecht and step father, Orval Houseknecht. On September 1, 1956 he married the former Barbara Lucas, who survives. Together they celebrated 60...

Jan 17, 2017

William D. “Bill” Zimmerman, 68, of Muncy died Tuesday, January 17, 2017 at the Gatehouse, Williamsport.

Born April 21, 1948 in Williamsport, he was a son of the late William “Red”  and Audrey (Walters) Zimmerman.

Bill was a graduate of Hughesville High School.  He served honorably with the U.S. Air Force during the Vietnam War...

Jan 14, 2017

Dr. Michael David Payne, 75, of Lewisburg, died Saturday, January 14, 2017 at Riverwoods, Lewisburg.

Born January 17, 1941 in Dallas, TX, he was a son of the late Fred G. Payne and Jocie (Kirkham) and Lester Lundberg.

He was a graduate of the University of California, Berkeley, and Southern Oregon College. Michael then earned...