OBITUARIES

Oct 13, 2016

Joan C. McCulloch, 82, formerly of Pearl River, NY died Thursday, October 13, 2016 at Barclay Friends Senior Living Community, West Chester, PA.

Born September 15, 1934 in Manhattan, NY, she was the daughter of the late Timothy and Mary Kate (Hennessy) Murphy. She and her husband, Henry G. McCulloch, celebrated 59 years of marriage before his...

Oct 12, 2016

Ethel L. Hursh, 86, of Watsontown, passed away Wednesday, October 12, 2016 at RiverWoods, Lewisburg. She was born December 6, 1929 in Watsontown, a daughter of the late Henry F. and Catherine (Pfleegor) Houtz. She and her husband, Nathan L. Hursh, were married 46 years before his death Sep. 26, 1998. Ethel was a 1948 graduate of Watsontown High...

Oct 11, 2016

Olive June Musser, 98, of Lewisburg, passed away Tuesday, October 11, 2016 at Riverwoods, Lewisburg.

She was born June 13, 1918 in Union County, a daughter of the late M. Russell and Esther (Oldt) Ritter. On October 12, 1939, she married Marlyn Leroy Musser and together they celebrated 66 years of marriage before his death on December...

Oct 10, 2016

Donald P. Whispell, 76, of Milton, died on Monday, October 10, 2016 at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville.

He was born on April 24, 1940 in Danville, a son of the late William E. and Catherine M. (Kessler) Whispell.

Donald was a 1958 graduate of Danville High School.  He served honorably in the United States Navy. ...

Oct 6, 2016

Charles R. Reibsome, 77, of Allenwood, died Thursday, October 6, 2016 at the Gatehouse, Williamsport.

Born December 25, 1938, in Sunbury, he was a son of the late Charles A. Reibsome and Betty J. (Dunham) Bridge.  On January 20, 1958, he married the former Mary Jane Heffner, who survives.  Together they celebrated 58 years of marriage.

Sep 30, 2016

Donna L. Minard, 70, of Lewisburg, passed away peacefully Friday, September 30, 2016 surrounded by her family after a courageous battle with cancer at Riverwoods, Lewisburg.

She was born August 8, 1946 in Lewisburg, the daughter of the late Paul William and Florence Annabelle (Musser) Mabus. On Sept. 28, 1968, she married Charles Minard and they celebrated...

Sep 30, 2016

Eleanor D. Kulp, 93, of Watsontown, died Friday, September 30, 2016 at Watsontown Health and Rehabilitation Center.

She was born October 20, 1922 in Milton, a daughter of the late Elmer and Mary (Botts) Walburn.  On August 20, 1952, she married Sterling W. “Kulpie” Kulp and together they celebrated 62 years of marriage before his death on...

Sep 29, 2016

Harvey D. “Bud” Moyer, 80, of Muncy, died Thursday, September 29, 2016 at the Evangelical Community Hospital, Lewisburg.

Born March 9, 1936 in Clarkstown, he was a son of the late Charles and Georgine (Bitler) Moyer. On April 6, 1956 he married the former Mildred Crawford, who survives. Together with 75 friends they celebrated 60 years of...

Sep 21, 2016

Raymond John Bastian, 86, of New Columbia, died Wednesday, September 21, 2016 at Evangelical Community Hospital, Lewisburg.

He was born July 17, 1930 in White Deer, a son of the late Richard and Ida (Prowant) Bastian. On September 15, 1951 he married the former Marina Taylor, who survives.  Together they recently celebrated 65 years of marriage.

Sep 19, 2016

Sep 17, 2016

Lola Marie Wertman, 91, of 2985 Four Mile Drive, Montoursville, died Saturday, September 17, 2016, surrounded by her family at the Valley View Nursing Center, Montoursville,

Born November 12, 1924 in Renovo, she was a daughter of the late Grover Cleveland and Flossie Pearl (Miller) Walker. On January 30, 1943 she married Edward C. Wertman, who survives....

Sep 15, 2016

Elizabeth Drewencki, 92, of  Muncy, died Thursday, September 15, 2016 at the Gatehouse, Williamsport.

Born March 16, 1924 in Natrona Heights, she was a daughter of the late Stanley and Frances (Kucinski) Siemianowski.  Her husband of 57 years, Raymond J. Drewencki, preceded her in death December 28, 2006.

Elizabeth graduated from Harbrack High School, Natrona...

Sep 15, 2016

Lona J. McConnell, 84, of 1167 E. Penn St., Muncy, died Thursday, September 15, 2016 at the Muncy Valley Hospital Skilled Nursing Unit.

Born February 25, 1932 in Milton, she was a daughter of the late Earl and Mildred Houseknecht. She and her husband, Carl McConnell, were married 29 years before his death July 1, 1993.

Sep 15, 2016

Robert H. “Mack” McCauley, 66, of 35 N. Main St., Muncy, died Thursday, September 15, 2016 at the Gatehouse, Williamsport.

Born November 5, 1950 in Sayre, he was a son of the late Hugh and Mary (Sweeny) McCauley.

Mack was a graduate of Athens High School and a graduate of Mansfield University, where he received...

Sep 14, 2016

Frances Lenora Daugherty, 89, formerly of Lewisburg, peacefully passed away Wednesday, September 14, 2016 at Valley View Retirement Community, Belleville.

She was born February 19, 1927 in Mifflinburg, a daughter of the late Charles and Alma (Stover) Wolfe. On August 16, 1947, Frances married Lawrence L. Daugherty and celebrated 56 years of marriage before his death on...

Sep 14, 2016

Peter Brooks Macky, Esq., passed away suddenly on September 14, 2016 at his home in Lewisburg. He was 68.

He is survived by his wife of 31 years, Nancy Stearns Macky and his children Allen and Annie.

Pete was born April 14, 1948 in Media, Pa. to Bud and Sally Macky and graduated from Penncrest...

Sep 14, 2016

John Stanley Lucas, Jr., 85, of Muncy, died Wednesday, September 14, 2016 at the Williamsport Home.

Born March 2, 1931 in Muncy, he was a son of the late John Stanley, Sr. and Mary (Grange) Lucas. He and his wife, the former Janet Anderson, celebrated 65 years of marriage before her death June 18, 2016.

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Sep 11, 2016

Cora Ann Baysore, 31, of Muncy, died Sunday, September 11, 2016 at the Williamsport Regional Medical Center.

Born February 21, 1985 in Williamsport, she was a daughter of Dennis Chestnut and Tina (Baysore) Irvine, both surviving.

Cora was a graduate of Muncy High School.

She was very cheerful, always with a smile on...

Sep 11, 2016

Madeline Mae Gates, 85, of Milton, passed away Sunday, September 11, 2016 at her home. She was born September 25, 1930 in Union county, a daughter of the late Cyrus and Kathryn (Paige) Turner. She married Lloyd Edward Gates, Sr., who preceded her in death June 2, 1985. Madeline attended Lewisburg Schools. Earlier in life, she worked for the...

Sep 10, 2016

James S. “Jim” Trostle, 70, of Hughesville, formerly of Muncy, died Saturday, September 10, 2016 at the Gatehouse, Williamsport.

Born August 29, 1946 in Williamsport, he was a son of the late Gene and Ruth (Sperow) Trostle. On October 4, 1975 he married the former Debra A. Fry, who survives. Together they celebrated 40 years of marriage....